Postgraduate Course: MIGSAA Probability 1: Introduction (MATH11159)
Course Outline
School | School of Mathematics |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 15 |
ECTS Credits | 7.5 |
Summary | *Only students of the MIGSAA CDT may take this course*
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. |
Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
150
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Lecture Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 3,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
127 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework: 100% |
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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.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Prof A Carbery
Tel: (0131 6)50 5993
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Course secretary | Miss Keira Farrell
Tel: (0131 6)51 5987
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