Honors Theory of Probability

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The aim of this class is to introduce students to probability theory, with a greater emphasis on rigor, more material, and a faster pace than the Theory of Probability/Applied Probability class. The material will include discrete and continuous probability, and the most fundamental limit theorems (law of large numbers and Central Limit Theorem). Students will be made familiar with the classical models, computations on densities, and convergence to universal distributions. They will also be expected to understand the proofs of all the results seen in class, and be able to argue with mathematical rigor. Note: While B+ or higher is the standard requirement for this course, the department will consider petitions sent to [email protected] if you are on the borderline of that requirement. Not open to students who have taken MA-UY 3014 . | Prerequisites: MA-UY 2114 or MA-UY 2514 with a grade of B+ or better, and ( MA-UY 1044 or MA-UY 2034 or MA-UY 3034 or MA-UY 3054 ) with a grade of B+ or better, and MA-UY 2314 with a grade of B+ or better. Anti-Requisites: MA-UY 3014