MATH-UA 333 Theory Of Probability
4 points. Fall and Spring terms.
Note: Prior to Fall 2025, Theory of Probability was formerly numbered MATH-UA 233. Effective Fall 2025, the course has been renumbered MATH-UA 333. The course title, content, material, workload, duration and instruction remain unchanged. Only the course number has been updated to better align with the Math Department’s sequencing of courses.
Course Description
An introduction to the mathematical treatment of random phenomena occurring in the natural, physical, and social sciences. Axioms of mathematical probability, combinatorial analysis, binomial distribution, Poisson and normal approximation, random variables and probability distributions, generating functions, Markov chains applications.
Prerequisites
Students must earn grades of C or higher in the following two prerequisite courses:
- MATH-UA 123 Calculus III or MATH-UA 129 Honors Calculus III or MATH-UA 133 Math for Economics III
- MATH-UA 140 Linear Algebra or MATH-UA 148 Honors Linear Algebra
Note: This course is intended for math majors and other students with a strong interest in mathematics. It requires fluency in topics such as multi-variable integration and therefore a grade of B or higher in MATH-UA 123 or MATH-UA 133 is strongly recommended.
Anti-requisites
- MATH-UA 238 or 338 Honors Theory of Probability