Math 493 - Probability Theory - Fall 2011


Topics covered:
        Mathematical theory and application of probability at the advanced undergraduate level; a calculus based introduction to probability theory. Topics include the computational basics of probability theory, combinatorial methods, conditional probability, Bayes´ theorem, random variables and distributions, expectations and moments, the classical distributions, and the central limit theorem.

Prerequisites: Math 318 or Math 308
Time and Location: Mon,Wed,Fri  2:00-3:00   --   Brown Hall  Rm 118
Professor: Prof. S. Sawyer   --   Cupples I  Room 107
Phone: (314) 935-6703   --   Send email to Prof Sawyer
Textbook: DeGroot, Morris, and Mark Schervish, Probability and Statistics, 4th edition, Addison-Wesley Publ.
(The course will cover Chapters 1-6.)
Note: The answers to most odd-numbered problems in the text are in the back of the textbook.
Office Hours: Monday 3:30-4:30    Office:  Rm 107 Cupples I
Or email for an appointment at another time.
Anytime that I am in my office and not talking with someone else is also OK.
Links: Homework Assignments
Click here for Stanley Sawyer's home page
Mathematics Department Home Page
Find all the prime factors of a number:

Exams, Homework Sets, and Grades:
        There will be graded homework sets, an in-class midterm examination on October 26, 2011, and a final. The relative weights for the final grade of the homework, midterm, and the final will be determined shortly. Cr means D or better if you elect ``Credit/No Credit.''

Collaboration:
        Collaboration on homework is allowed and can be helpful (and fun). However, you must do all written work by yourself. If you collaborate with someone(s) on a homework, list his or her name(s) in a note at the top of the first page of your homework.

Warning:
        Make a copy of your homework before you hand it in!
        It may not be returned before the next test, or before you need to refer to it for the next homework.

Click here for Stanley Sawyer's home page:

Last modified September 26, 2011