Math 531

MATH 531 (Probability Theory)

MATH 531 is a proof-based undergraduate course in probability. As such, students must have completed a suitable introduction to proofs (MATH 376, 421, or 521). Prior study of probability is not required. This course is taught by the Department of Mathematics in a lecture-only format. This course counts toward requirements in the mathematics major and certificate, and students may count both STAT/MATH 309 or MATH/STAT 431 along with MATH 531 toward the requirements. In some named option plans within the mathematics major, MATH 531 can be used to satisfy a probability requirement.

In summary, MATH 531…

• Is proof-based;
• Is taught by the Department of Mathematics in a lecture-only format;
• Counts in both the mathematics certificate and the mathematics major; and
• Is good preparation for additional coursework or graduate study in probability and mathematical statistics.

Suggested further courses are…

• STAT/MATH 310 for an introduction to the mathematical foundations of statistical inference (after also completing an introductory statistics course).
• MATH 632 for an introduction to stochastic processes, which is a study of randomness with a time component.