Stat 314A : Organization and logistics

  • For each topic in the syllabus I will post a list of references. The list will be updated during the quarter, so please keep an eye on it.

  • I will not cover all technical proofs/results contained in the references. In some cases, I will state a result without presenting proof, or I will skip that result.

  • In order to get credit for this class, you will be required to do one of the following (We will share sign up sheets on canvas):

    • Give a 20 minutes presentation about a complement topic

    • Scribe one lecture.

Students presentations will be scheduled through the quarter.

  • Grades will be assigned on the basis of: (i) Class attendance (required also during your colleagues presentations); (ii) Presentation or scribing.

Presentations will take place on the following dates:

    • Thu, Oct 10

    • Thu, Nov 7

    • Thu, Dec 5

(Slots will be limited and be allocated on first-come first serve basis)