Introduction to Probability and Statistics


INSTRUCTOR: Zhuangyi Liu

OFFICE HOUR: 11:10-12:30, MWF PHONE: 726-7179

LECTURE:

  1. 10:00-10:50 MTWTh, Edu 20

TEXTBOOK: Probability and Statistics - for Engineers and Scientists (Ninth Edition) by Walpole and et al

CONTENT: Selected topics from

  • Chapter 1 (section 3,4,6)
  • Chapter 2 (section 1-7)
  • Chapter 3 (section 1-4)
  • Chapter 4 (section 1-4)
  • Chapter 5 (section 1-5)
  • Chapter 6 (section 1-7)
  • Chapter 8 (section 1-6)
  • Chapter 9 (section 1-5,8,10-12)
  • Chapter 10 (section 1-5,8-9)

    HOMEWORK: due every Wed (100pts) 20%

    QUIZ: twice a week (100pts) 20%

    MIDEXAMS:

    1. 6th week (100pts) 20%
    2. 12th week (100pts) 20%

    FINAL: 4:00-5:55, Tuesday May 3 (100pts) 20%

    REMARKS:

    (1)Tests must be taken at scheduled times. If a test is missed for a valid reason, then a make-up test can be arranged. Midexams will be scheduled at evening so that we can make up for the three classes I will miss in April.
    (2)Individuals who have any disability which might affect their ability to perform in the class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the quarter. Adaptation of methods, materials or testing may be made to provide for equal participation.

    Email comments and questions to zliu@d.umn.edu