Title
Introduction to Probability
Course Materials
Mathematical Statistics With Applications, 7th Ed, (2008). Wackerly, Mendenhall, and. Scheaffer, Brooks/Cole.
Course Description
This course is a calculus based introduction to probability theory. General topics include: basic probability, discrete probability distributions, continuous probability distributions, multivariate probability distributions, functions of random variables and limit theorems.
- All exams are closed book/closed notes. You will need a calculator.
- Problems will be assigned from each. These will be representative of exam problems and will help you prepare for exams.
- Examples covered in class are also likely to appear on exams. It is your responsibility to keep up with all material, or you will find exams very difficult.
- This course makes use of all Pre- and co-requisites, be prepared to use calculus (especially Chapters 4-6)
- No Make-up exams will be given with the exception of medical emergencies or academic reasons.
- Lectures are the time to ask questions. No questions regarding content will be answered during exams
Grading Scale
4 In-Class Midterm exams (22.25% each) and 2 Projects (5% Each)
- A 90+
- A- 89.99-87.5
- B+ 87.49-85
- B 84.99-80
- B- 79.99-75
- C+ 74.99-70
- C 69.99-65
- C- 64.99-60
- D 59.99-50