Honors Theory of Probability

Catalog description

This course is an introduction for mathematics majors to the mathematical treatment of random phenomena occurring in the natural, physical, and social sciences. Topics covered include axioms of mathematical probability, combinatorial analysis, the binomial distribution, Poisson and normal approximation, random variables, probability distributions, generating functions, and Markov chains and their applications. Prerequisite: Grade C or better in either MATH-SHU 151 (Multivariable Calculus) or MATH-SHU 329 (Honors Analysis II), and grade C or better in either MATH-SHU 140 (Linear Algebra) or MATH-SHU 141 (Honors Linear Algebra I). Equivalency: This course counts for MATH-UA 233. Non-Shanghai students need to get the instructors' permission to enroll in classes. Fulfillment: Math required; Honors Math required; CS, CE, EE required; DS Foundational course or concentration in Math; Economics required .