College Bulletin 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 08, 2026  
College Bulletin 2026-2027

STAT 071. Topics in Probability


This is an advanced course in the mathematics of probability theory focusing on results and techniques beyond the scope of stat 51.  The course will involve neither data nor real analysis.  Exact subject matter may slightly change based on student background and interest, but topics may include martingales, random walks, concentration inequalities, stochastic processes, Markov chains, random sums, random finite structures, and central limit theorems. 
Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in STAT 051  or departmental approval.
Natural science and engineering.
1 credit.


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