Math 230A / Stat 310A – Theory of Probability

Andrea Montanari, Stanford University, Autumn 2026
Polyhedral dices 

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, 9:30-10:50AM in 380-380X

  • TA Sessions on Friday 3:00PM-4:20PM in Sequoia 200

Announcements

First class on Monday, September 28. (There will be no class on September 23)

Midterm on Friday, October 30, 3-4:30PM

Final on Thursday, December 10, 8:30-11:30AM