Probability in Computing. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): CS 1400 , CS 2300 , MATH 1210 . Explores randomness as used throughout many areas of computer science, including algorithm design, machine learning, cryptography, distributed systems, networking, data mining, data privacy, and complexity theory. Covers basic probability concepts and methods used to understand and analyze random processes, and highlights applications of randomness in computing. Includes discrete and continuous probability, random variables, expectation, distributions, and sampling methods.