Math 361, Probability and Statistics

Dr. Paul Horn
Email: phorn (at) mathcs dot emory dot edu
Office: MSC: W434
Office Hours: Th10-12, F1-2 or by appointment.

Classes: MWF, 9:35-10:25 in MSC: W301
Textbook: Introduction to Mathematical Statitstics, by Hogg, McKean and Craig. 6th Edition.

Website: http://www.mathcs.emory.edu/~phorn/361/

361 is the first course of a two semester sequence. 361 focuses on mathematical probability, while 362 focuses on statistics. From the Course Atlas: After an overview of finite probability theory, the course will deal primarily with continuous probability theory. Topics include distribution models (binomial, geometric, uniform, normal, Poisson, and exponential), the Chebyshev inequality, expectation, moment generating functions, the central limit theorem plus applications.

There will be two midterm exams and one final exam for the course. The midterms will be held on October 8th, and November 12th during lecture. The final will be cumulative and will be held Thursday, December 9th, 4:30-7PM. There will be NO MAKEUP EXAMS. Note that I am bound to this by school policy, especially with regard to the final which I cannot move for any reason. Calculators will be allowed on the exams, but will not be necessary.

There will be weekly homework assignments in this course. They will be assigned on Monday and collected the following Monday. There will be no homework on exam weeks.

You are welcome (encouraged!) to work with others on your homework assignments, however everyone must individually write up the draft they turn in. Additionally, you must write the names of students you worked with on the assignments you turn in.

Homework assignments are available here, on the course website.

Your grade will be based on the following rubric:

20% - Homework
20% - Each midterm
40% - Final

Academic dishonesty is considered a serious offense at Emory. Recall that you agreed to abide by an honor code so long as you are at Emory.