MATH 511 (= STAT 511) Probability  - Spring 2001 Professor Sharpley Meets: MWF 10:10 - 11:00 A.M. in LeConte 113 Instructor Information  Office:   LeConte 313 D  Office Hours:   MWF 11:15 - 12:00   or by Appointment.

Course Information

Description:   The course covers the basic principles of the theory of probability and its applications. Topics include combinatorial analysis used in computing probabilities, the axioms of probability, conditional probability and independence of events; discrete and continuous random variables; joint, marginal, and conditional densities, moment generating function; laws of large numbers; binomial, Poisson, gamma, univariate, and bivariate normal distributions.

Reference Text:  Probability and Statistical Inference (6th Ed.), by R. V. Hogg and E. A. Tanis, Prentice-Hall, 2001.  [ISBN: 0-13-027294-9]

Grading scheme: Three tests are given, each one counting 20% of the final grade. The homework, which is to be turned in on a regular basis, counts 10%, with the comprehensive final exam counting the remaining 30%. Classroom attendance is required according to official university policy.

Make-up Policy: :   Make-up exams are not normally given.

Important Course Dates:

January 17   (Wednesday) January 22   (Monday) February 14   (Wednesday) February 26   (Monday) March 9   (Friday) March 11-18   (Sun.-Sun.) April 4   (Wednesday) April 11   (Wednesday) April 16   (Monday) May 2   (Wednesday) May 9   (9 am, Wednesday)   Class Begins Last Day for Withdrawal w/o penalty Test 1 Last Day for Withdrawal w/o WF grade Test 2 Spring Break - no classes Test 3 Web Lecture and Tests back Easter Holiday - no classes Class Ends Final Exam

Prerequisites: Qualification through placement, or a grade of C or better in MATH 241 or its equivalent.

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  Previous and Sample Tests

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