Foundations of Probability Theory
About
The course comprises lectures, and classes with exercises and discussions. Probability theory is a rich and varied area of mathematics, with many applications; modern statistics is based on this theory. The purpose of this course is to study its foundations. Key words and phrases are: basics, moments, independence and conditioning, the strong law of large numbers, transforms and the central limit theorem, random walk and the Markov property.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Completed course containing basic probability theory, such as MSG110 Probability theory.
Selection
All eligible applicants who have applied before the deadline will be granted a place.
Facilities
Mathematical Sciences is a joint department of Chalmers/University of Gothenburg. Your education takes place in the spacious and bright premises of Mathematical Sciences at the Chalmers campus Johanneberg, where there are lecture halls, computer rooms and group rooms. Here you can also find student lunch room and reading room, as well as student counsellors and student office.
