Statistical Computing
Fall 2025
STA 323 introduces computational tools every statistician should know with a focus on efficiency in the R programming language. Topics include data collection, processing, and visualization, statistical modeling, algorithms, and practical implementation.
Teaching team & office hours
| Contact | Office Hours | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alexander Fisher | aaf29@duke.edu | Mo/Th: 2-3pm | Old Chem 223B |
| Devarpita Bag | devarpita.bag@duke.edu | We: 1-3pm | Old Chem 203A |
| Tully Cannon | tully.cannon@duke.edu | Th: 9:45-11:45am | Old Chem 203A |
| Lisa Zhang | lisa.p.zhang@duke.edu | We 11am-1pm | Old Chem 203A |
| Sara Fernandez | sara.fernandez@duke.edu | Tu/Th 1-2pm | Old Chem 203B |
Lecture and lab
| Lecture | Tu/Th 8:30 - 9:45am | Old Chemistry 116 |
| Lab 01 | Tu 3:05pm - 4:20pm | Perkins LINK 087 (Classroom 3) |
| Lab 02 | Tu 4:40pm - 5:55pm | Old Chemistry 101 |