Math 431: Probability Theory
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Catalog Information
Title
Probability Theory.
(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
(3:3:0)
Offered
F
Prerequisite
Description
Axiomatic probability theory, conditional probability, discrete / continuous random variables, expectation, conditional expectation, moments, functions of random variables, multivariate distributions, laws of large numbers, central limit theorem.
Desired Learning Outcomes
Prerequisites
The current prerequisite is linear algebra. Because of the centrality in Math 431 of joint distributions of continuous random variables, the department should consider adding multivariable calculus as a prerequisite.
Minimal learning outcomes
Additional topics
Courses for which this course is prerequisite
Currently, Math 431 is only a prerequisite for Math 435. Consideration should perhaps be given to making it a prerequisite for Math 543.
