FINM 34000

Probability and Stochastic Processes 

September Launch
Instructor: Greg Lawler
Syllabus

This course provides a mathematical introduction to probability and stochastic processes. While the main focus is discrete probability and combinatorial analysis, some continuous probability is discussed. Examples and applications are emphasized over theory.

The main topics in approximate order are:
Conditional Expectation
Simple Random Walk
Markov Chains
Martingales in discrete time
Poisson and some other jump process
A first introduction to Brownian motion

The mathematical prerequisite for the course is an undergraduate (post-calculus) course in probability and/or statistics.

This course takes place in the month of September, prior to the start of Autumn Quarter.