MATH 318Elementary Probability

3 credits · Mathematics · Penn State

Combinatorial analysis, axioms of probability, conditional probability and independence, discrete and continuous random variables, expectation, limit theorems, additional topics. Students who have passed either MATH(STAT) 414 or 418 may not schedule this course for credit.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

You need:

MATH 141

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Spring (2 programs).

What it opens up

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