STA 731 Probability Theory


 

Topics Covered:

      Limits of sets;  probability space;  random variables;  independence and expectation;  weak and strong laws of large  number;  characteristic functions;  central limit  theorem; elementary martingale theory (if time permits).

 

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in measure theory, or permission of instructor.
Textbook: Sidney Resnick, A Probability Path.
( Birkhauser , 2001)   ISBN 0-8176-4055-X
Class Time and Location:   TTh 1:00-2:15pm -- CBC C321
Instructor: Amei Amei -- CBC B412
Phone: (702) 895-5159   --   Send an e-mail
Office Hours: TTh 3:00-4:30pm, or by appointment   Office:  CBC B412

 

 Homework Assignments

 

 Exams, Homework Sets, and Grades:

       There will be around nine homework sets, one midterm exam (in-class) and a takehome final. Grades will be based on the

       homework sets (40%), midterm (30%), and the final (30%).

 Collaboration:

      Collaboration on homework is allowed and can be helpful (and fun). However, you must do all written work by yourself.

 Collaboration on Takehome Test:

      There should be NO COLLABORATION on takehome tests.

 Some useful references:

      Kai Lai Chung, A Course in Probability theory, Academic Press 2001.

       Richard Durrett, Probability: Theory and Examples, Wadsworth Brooks/Cole, 1991.

 

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