Description: Probability of events. Random variables. Discrete and continuous distributions. Joint distributions. Expectation. Functions of a random variable. Central limit theorem.
Prerequisites: MA2112
Required materials:
Textbook:
A First Course in Probability, by Sheldon Ross, published by Prentice Hall.
Homework: Homework is required and counts towards your grade.
Exams: One 90 minute midterm and one 90 minute final is given during the half-semester.
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