Apologies for cross-postings. I'd like to let you know about our distance-learning, postgraduate, continuing professional development programme in Industrial Data Modelling (now in its sixth year) which can lead to a variety of qualifications: * Postgraduate Certificate * Postgraduate Diploma * MSc. Industrial Data Modelling is the application of statistical, mathematical and computing techniques to industrial problems. The subject is closely related to chemometrics, technometrics and biometrics. This programme is aimed at science and engineering practitioners and managers in industry, and looks at the modelling, analysis and interpretation of data. A multidisciplinary, practical approach ensures that the techniques considered are at the forefront of those required by industry. Since our programme has been developed in partnership with industry we are confident that it tackles real, practical issues. Delegates can start the programme at any time and study at their own pace. Note that the enrolment date fixes the cost of all modules. Applicants are normally required to have at least a second class honours degree in science / engineering and to demonstrate an aptitude for statistics and / or mathematics. Other qualifications are considered and professional experience is taken into account. The modules for the MSc (and from which those for the PGCert and PGDip can be chosen) are shown below - each syllabus is detailed in the programme brochure. CORE * Fundamentals of Mathematics and Statistics * Model Fitting and Calibration * Design and Analysis of Experiments * Multivariate Analysis: Principal Components and Calibration * Multivariate Analysis: Classification, Partial Least Squares and Calibration * Research Issues and Methodology ELECTIVE (two from these four) * Quality and Process Control * Communicating Statistics * Data Smoothing and Forecasting * Nonlinear Modelling ADDITIONAL (for the MSc or, optionally, for the PGDip) * Industrial Project Involves an in-depth, industry-based project of interest to both the delegate and his / her company. There are no traditional examinations. Assessment for all modules is via assignments and / or practical case studies / miniprojects. Most delegates are sponsored by their companies, although flexible methods of payment can be arranged for those who are not. The fee for delegates enrolling before 31st July 2002 is �900 sterling per module. More information can be found on our Web site at http://www.cms.dmu.ac.uk/Courses/MScIDM/ Further details and an application form may be obtained from myself. If using Email it will be speedier if enquiries are addressed to indatmod (rather than cj). All the best. Colin. ======================================================================== Colin James Programme Director - Industrial Data Modelling Faculty of Computing Sciences and Engineering De Montfort University Phone ............ (+44) (0)116-250-6147 The Gateway Fax .............. (+44) (0)116-250-6114 Leicester LE1 9BH Email(Personal) ........... [EMAIL PROTECTED] UK Email(IDM) .......... [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cms.dmu.ac.uk/Courses/MScIDM/ ======================================================================== ================================================================= Instructions for joining and leaving this list and remarks about the problem of INAPPROPRIATE MESSAGES are available at http://jse.stat.ncsu.edu/ =================================================================
