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.
Analysis I covers real numbers, set theory, metric spaces, topology, and core calculus concepts like limits, continuity, and integration.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Arun Ram, Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall: The course is difficult, with homework described as impossible to finish and lectures moving at a fast pace, requiring significant effort and careful note-taking.
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.
Introduction to the theory of probability covering axioms, distributions, and limit theorems
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Benedek Valko, Erik Bates: Workload varies by instructor; one review cites an extremely challenging final, while another notes fair homework and adjusted exam weights to reward improvement.
Theory of Probability I introduces measure theoretic probability and stochastic processes.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Hao Shen, Jun Yin: Jun Yin's materials were hard with a weird curve, while Hao Shen was very test-heavy and did not provide proper preparation for exams.