Math 464 -- Theory of Probability
Fall 2012
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Instructor:
Kevin
Lin
Time: TR 2-3:15 pm
Office: Math 619
Office hours:
Course web page (this page):
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This course will cover the following topics: Probability spaces,
random variables, weak law of large numbers, central limit theorem,
various discrete and continuous probability distributions. More
details can be found on the syllabus. Textbooks: Our main text will be
Introduction to Probability by Grinstead and Snell. The book
can
be freely
and legally downloaded. If you prefer a physical copy, you can
purchase it from the American Mathematical
Society directly. You are also required to have a copy of Schaum's Outline:
Introduction to Probability and Statistics by Lipschutz and
Schiller. This can be purchased at the bookstore, and will be
used for homework assignments. Here is the official course
policy. Please read carefully! Homework and reading assignments: these will be
posted to the syllabus (last updated
12:17pm Tue 12/04). Quizzes: these will be posted on the calendar
below. Resources:
General
course info
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