COURSE INFO

SCHEDULE

SYLLABUS

HOMEWORK

OFFICE HOURS

Course description: This course is devoted to the study of discrete and continuous probability. We will begin with a brief discussion of combinatorial anaylsys and methods of counting. We will examine the axioms of probabilty and conditional probabilty. We will look at different probabilty distributions, both discrete and continuous. We will look at properties of expectation and interaction between different variables. We will conclude with a discussion of limit theorems. Click here for a more detailed description.

Instructor: Barry Balof

Office: 220 Olin Hall

Location: 201 Olin Hall Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11AM

Textbook: Mathematical Statistics With Applications by Wackerly, Mendenhall, and Schaeffer, 7th Ed.

Homework: Homework will be posted here . Homework will be assigned daily and collected weekly. It is recommended that you attempt all problems assigned, not just those that will be collected.

Tests: This class will have two midterms (The weeks of February 24 and April 13), as well as the final exam. Dates are approximate. All exams will be announced at least one week in advance.

Final exam: Tuesday, May 19

Grading: Grades will be assigned on a rougly 90-80-70 scale, with grades weighted as follows.

Midterm Examinations	20 % each
Final Examination	30 %
Project	10 %
Homework & Class Participation	15 %

Academic Honesty: Homework for this class may be completed collaboratively except when indicated. No outside resources (ie, internet or other textbooks) may be used for any assignments. Such use will result on a failing grade for the assignment.

Classroom Community: Mathematics is a highly collaborative enterprise, and we learn better when we learn together. In order to achieve our goals, we must foster mutual respect, regardless of background or beliefs. Racism, sexism, or other forms of discrimination have no place in the classroom or at the college. All students are capable of success, and it is imperative that we work under that ethos.

Access and Support: If you are a student who will need accommodations in this course, please meet with Antonia Keithahn, Assistant Director of Academic Resources: Disability Support (Memorial 326, 509.527.5767, keithaam@whitman.edu) for assistance in developing a plan to address your academic needs. All information shared through this office is considered confidential, and I will work in confidence with the ARC to provide whatever accommodations are deemed appropriate.