Postgraduate Course: Probability 1 (MATH11100)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Mathematics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Mathematics |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course covers several fundamental topics in probability, providing a solid and broad foundation across the spectrum of the subject.
The course reviews the foundations of probability theory, discusses random variables, conditional expectations, martingales,and Markov chains. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Thorough understanding of the theory of probability and the properties of random variables.
Familiarity with the notion of conditional expectations, martingales and Markov chains. |
Assessment Information
| Examination 100% |
Special Arrangements
| Selection of this course requires the approval of the Programme Director. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Prob1 |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Joan Simon Soler
Tel: (0131 6)50 8571
Email: J.Simon@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Frances Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 4883
Email: f.c.reid@ed.ac.uk |
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