Introduction to stochastic processes covering Markov chains, point processes, and renewal theory with applications to queueing and branching models.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Seppalainen assigns challenging homework that is harder than exams, while Valko uses a grading scheme based on multiple weighted components rather than heavy testing.
Covers axioms, distributions, expectation, inequalities, and limit theorems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Yukun Yue: Yukun Yue’s course was reported as difficult, with exams containing unexpected proofs and varying in difficulty compared to practice materials. Success required significant study effort and reliance on practice problems.
MATH 681 is an individual study course for honors math majors to write a thesis in mathematics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews highlight Paul Milewski as a helpful and beneficial instructor for research opportunities, though his lecture effectiveness remains unverified by this single source.