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.
Survey of Calculus 1 covers essential differential and integral calculus, exponential/logarithmic functions, and functions of several variables for prebusiness and social sciences students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews: Many reviewers describe the course as difficult, citing unclear exams, unfair grading, and lectures that require self-teaching. One student found the workload manageable if they had prior calculus knowledge, noting tests matched review materials.
Introduces linear algebra and differential equations, emphasizing the relationship between theory and numerical solution techniques.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course features a sharp difficulty curve and strict grading with no rounding. Workload consists of minimal homework, with three exams comprising almost the entire grade.
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.