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2025 Spring > UGRD > MATH > MATH 345

Probability and Statistics

Course #: MATH 345

Description:
Introduction to the fundamental ideas and techniques of probability theory. Topics covered: properties of probability, independence, conditional probability, discrete and continuous random variables, density and distribution function, expectation, variance, covariance, moments, correlation, joint distribution, marginal, some common distributions such as uniform, Bernoulli, binomial, exponential, Poisson and normal distribution, and the Central Limit Theorem. The course also introduces some basic ideas of statistical analysis, e.g. parameter estimation and hypothesis testing.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = MATH 141

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 6691 MW
4:00 - 5:15 pm
TBD McCormack M01-0209
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = MATH 141
Course Attributes:
02 7439 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
TBD Wheatley W01-0047
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = MATH 141
Course Attributes:
03 8672 TuTh
12:30 - 1:45 pm
TBD University Hall Y04-4100
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = MATH 141
Course Attributes: