CLASSROOM: MMS 130
INSTRUCTOR: Peter Olofsson
TEXT: Olofsson, Probability, Statistics, and Stochastic Processes, Chapters 1,2,3, and 6 plus selected parts of Chapters 4,5, and 7.
EXAMINATION AND GRADING: The grade is based on three in-class tests (60%),
homework (10%), and a final exam (30%). Grading
scale: A: 90-100, B: 75-89, C: 60-74,
D: 50-59, F: 0-49.
TEST DATES: Wednesday, 9/19, Wednesday, 10/17, Wednesday, 11/14
Each test covers what has been done in class thus far. There will be no make-up tests unless there is a medical reason or family
emergency.
In such as case, you must present a doctor's note or similar.
HOMEWORK will be assigned each Friday. You have to do all the homework problems but only turn in the ones I ask for. Some of the
homework will be computer labs. Collaboration is allowed but everybody must turn in homework individually.
FINAL EXAM: Tuesday, December 11, 8:30 AM. The final exam covers the entire course.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday: 10:30-11:30, 2:00-4:30
Wednesday: 10:30-11:30, 2:00-4:30
Friday: 10:30-11:30
HONOR CODE: The tests and the final exam are under the Honor Code and must be pledged and signed.
OTHER: Attendance is mandatory at the lectures.
Homework and additional course material will be posted
on this website and communicated
via Blackboard. Additional announcements will be posted on Blackboard.