Hours:
36L
An overview of probability from a non-measure theoretic point of view. Random variables/vectors; independence, conditional expectation/probability and consequences. Various types of convergence leading to proofs of the major theorems in basic probability. An introduction to simple stochastic processes such as Poisson and branching processes.
Prerequisite:
STA247H1/ STA255H1(70%)/ STA237H1(70%)/ STA257H1/ ECO227Y1/STAB52H3/STA256H5; MAT223H1/ MAT240H1/MATA23H3/MAT223H5/MAT240H5; MAT235Y1/ MAT237Y1/ MAT257Y1/(MATB41H3, MATB42H3)/(MAT232H5, MAT236H5)/(MAT233H5, MAT236H5) (Note: STA257H1, MAT223H1/ MAT240H1, MAT237Y1/ MAT257Y1 are very strongly recommended)
Exclusion:
MAT377H1/STAC62H3
Distribution Requirements:
Science
Breadth Requirements:
The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
Program Area Section: