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2026 Summer > 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 1033 TuTh
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Lert,Peter Wheatley-Peters W01-0045
Session: SS1 6W
Class Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/09/2026
Capacity: 21
Enrolled: 15
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: If this course section is full, students can add themselves to the waitlist on their own provided that they have,met the prerequisites. The total number of waitlist spots available (Wait List Capacity) and the number of,students currently on the waitlist (Wait List Total) can be found above. Once the waitlist is full, no additional,students can be added.,,Waitlisted students must wait to be admitted via the WISER waitlist system. ***No permission numbers will,be provided by the instructor or accepted by WISER.*** Students are encouraged to check WISER regularly,for class availability updates.,,Students with questions about class enrollment should contact the Mathematics Department by coming to the,Mathematics Department Office (Wheatley Peters Hall, 3rd Floor, Suite 154), emailing math@umb.edu, or,calling 617-287-6440.
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = MATH 141
Course Attributes:
02 1245
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Liu,Wenjing On-line course
Session: SS2 6W
Class Dates: 07/13/2026 - 08/20/2026
Capacity: 13
Enrolled: 12
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: ALL EXAMS, INCLUDING THE FINAL EXAM, WILL BE VIRTUALLY PROCTORED. YOU MUST HAVE A COMPUTER CAPABLE OF INTERFACING WITH THE LIVE PROCTORING SERVICE TO TAKE THIS COURSE, INCLUDING A WORKING WEBCAM.,,Please contact math@umb.edu with any questions.
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = MATH 141
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