2017 Spring Course Syllabus - Mathematics 3031.001
Course: Mathematics 3031.001.
Course Title: Probability Theory.
Time: MWF 11:00-11:50.
Place: Wachman 308.
Instructor: Wei-Shih Yang.
Instructor Office: Wachman 534.
Instructor Email: ws.yang@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: 215-204-1658.
Office Hours: MW 13:20-14:50.
Prerequisites: Calculus II or equivalent.
Textbook: PROBABILITY AND STATISTICAL INFERENCE, 9TH EDITION; HOGG, TANIS and ZIMMERMAN.
Course Goals: To introduce the basic concepts of probability and probability functions of random variables of the discrete and continuous types. We introduce the concept of probability distribution functions, the marginal and conditional probability functions as presented in Chapters 1-4 of the textbook. Chapter 5 will be covered if time permits.
Topics Covered: See above.
Course Grading: The final grade will be based on the homework and quizzes 15%, 2 midterm tests 25% each, and final exam 35%. 93-100 A, 90-92 A-, 87-89 B+, 83-86 B, 80-82 B-, 77-79 C+, 73-76 C, 70-72 C-, 65-69 D+, 55-64 D, 50-54 D-, 0-49 F.
Exam Dates: Dates will be announced.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is required.
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