Math 230A / Stat 310A – Theory of Probability

Andrea Montanari, Stanford University, Autumn 2019

This course treats the fundamentals of probability theory with a focus on proofs and rigorous mathematical theory. Topics include: measure theory, probability spaces, integration, almost sure and L_p convergence; independence; Borel-Cantelli; laws of large numbers; weak convergence and central limit theorems.

Class Times and Locations

Monday and Wednesday, 1:30PM-2:50PM in 260-113
Problem Sessions on Friday 2:00PM-3:20PM in room EDUC128

Announcements

There will be one make-up class on Friday, October 18, 1:30-2:50pm in Bishop Auditorium.

The midterm will take place on Friday, October 25, 3:00pm-6:00pm, in room 370-370.

The final will take place on Wednesday, December 11, 3:30pm-6:30pm, in room 420-41