CLASSROOM: DSB 347
INSTRUCTOR: Peter Olofsson
TEXT: Olofsson and Andersson, Probability, Statistics, and Stochastic Processes, second edition, Chapters 1-5.
EXAMINATION AND GRADING: The grade is based on two 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: October 15 (in class), November 12-14 (take-home)
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 a case, you must present a doctor's note or similar.
HOMEWORK will be assigned regularly. You have to do all the homework problems but only turn
in the ones I ask for. Collaboration is allowed but everybody must turn in homework individually.
FINAL EXAM: December 13-16 (noon), take-home
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday 2-5PM or by appointment
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.