AMS 507, Introduction to Probability
The topics include sample spaces, axioms of probability, conditional probability and
independence, discrete and continuous random variables, jointly distributed random
variables, characteristics of random variables, law of large numbers and central limit
theorem, Markov chains. Note: Cross-listed with HPH 696.
Offered in Fall semesters
Textbooks for Fall 2026 Semester (both RECOMMENEDED only):
"A First Course in Probability" by Sheldon Ross, 10th Edition, 2020, Pearson Education; ISBN #9780134753119 (required textbook) DO NOT PURCHASE THE GLOBAL EDITION!!!
"Introduction to Probability" by Joseph Blitzstein & Jessica Hwang, CRC Press, ISBN: 978-1466575578
Instructor will provide lecture notes as well