Probability Theory for Data Science

Overview

Subject area

MATH

Catalog Number

340

Course Title

Probability Theory for Data Science

Department(s)

Description

Topics include introducing common random variable models, the central limit theorem, law of large numbers, random variable convergence. Topics may also include order statistics, probability inequalities, Slutsky’sTheorem, Markov chains and stochastic gradient descent. Probability computation using modern software. Not open to students who are taking or who have received credit for MATH 640.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

035097

Course Schedule