STAT 414 - Introduction to Probability Theory
Summer 2013, Section 002 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 177502
Important Dates
Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/20/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 8/7/2013
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Course Description
Probability spaces, discrete and continuous random variables, transformations,expectations, generating functions, conditional distributions, law of large numbers, central limit theorems. Students may take only one course from STAT(MATH) 414 and 418.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
MATH 230 or MATH 231
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
There will be five (5) proctored exams. The proctor process is managed by the Statistics Department.
Exam 1: May 23-May 28
Exam 2: June 8-June 13
Exam 3: June 24-June 29
Exam 4: July 11-July 16
Final: August 5-August 6
The official prerequisites are Math 230 (Calculus and Vector Analysis) and Math 231 (Calculus of Several Variables). If it has been some time since you've studied calculus, you might want to get yourself a good reference and do some quick reviewing. The calculus techniques most frequently used in the course include: differentiation, integration, series, and limits.
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Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probability and Statistical Inference - With CD | 8th | Hogg, Robert V. / Tanis, Elliot | 9780321584755 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
Requires: Students must have the ability to scan hand written assignments into .pdf documents and upload them into ANGEL dropboxes.
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Software Requirements
Requires: Students will need to have Microsoft Word 2003 or higher to complete this course. If you do not have Microsoft Word you can purchase the latest version through Journey Ed (www.journeyed.com) or a vendor of your choice. Students will also need Adobe Reader and QuickTime player.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.