MATH3280A - Introductory Probability - 2024/25
General Information
Lecturer
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Tan Xiaolu
- Office: LSB227
- Email:
Teaching Assistant
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Kang Jiazhi
- Email:
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Wang Jixin
- Email:
Time and Venue
- Lecture: Tuesday 16:30-18:15 (Lady Shaw Bldg LT3); Thursday 11:30-12:15 (Science Centre L4)
- Tutorial: Thursday 10:30-11:15 (Science Centre L4)
Course Description
Axioms of probability, conditional probability, independence, discrete random variables, continuous random variables, mean, variance an covariance, moment generating function, Poisson distributions, normal distributions, central limit theorem, law of large numbers. Student taking this course are expected to have knowledge in advanced calculus.
Textbooks
- Sheldon Ross, A first course in probability. 8th edition. Pearson Education International
References
- K. L. Chung, Elementary Probability Theory with Stochastic Processes. Springer International Student Edition, 1978
- K. L. Chung, A course in probability theory. Elsevier Inc., 1968.
- A. N. Kolmogrov, Foundations of the theory of probability. Chelsea publishing Co., New York. 1956.
Class Notes
Assignments
Solutions
Assessment Scheme
| Assignments | 10% | |
| Mid-term Exam | 40% | |
| Final Exam | 50% |
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Assessment Policy Last updated: October 12, 2024 13:35:35