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Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Academic Catalog

MATH 220 - Introduction to Probability Theory

4 credits
A calculus-based approach to modern probability and statistics, topics include an introduction to probability, counting methods, conditional probability, Bayes’ Theorem, discrete and continuous random variables and functions of random variables. This course is particularly suited for students intending to major in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics (and the physical sciences) or engineering.

Notes: Was MATH 208 previous to Fall 2010.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of MATH 191 - Calculus 2  or higher or SAT Math score >/= 680 or ACT Math score >/= 28 or AP (Calculus BC) score >/= 5