550.620 Probability Theory I
Fall 2007

Course Goals
  • to develop probabilistic reasoning and problem-solving approaches
  • to provide a rigorous mathematical basis for probability theory
  • to examine several important results in the theory of probability
Required background Elementary real analysis (110.405), introduction to probability (550.420)
Instructor Prof. Jim Fill, 306-F Whitehead Hall, (410) 516-7219,   <jimfill@jhu.edu>
Office hours M 4:20-5:10 and W 3:30-4:20, or by appointment
Teaching Assistant Patrick Bindjeme, 211E Whitehead Hall; office hours F 3:00-4:50 in 212 Whitehead Hall;   <bindjeme@ams.jhu.edu>
Textbooks
  1. P. Billingsley. Probability and Measure, 3rd edition. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1995.
  2. K. L. Chung. A Course in Probability Theory, 3rd edition. New York: Academic Press, 2001.
Classes, conference session Lectures will be held M 2:30-4:15 and W 2:30-3:20 in 304 Whitehead Hall; required conference session: F 2:00 in 304 Whitehead Hall
Grades Breakdown: homework 50%, takehome final exam 50%
Homework Homework assigned Monday is due the following Monday. Homework assigned Wednesday is due one week after the following Monday. Exceptions will be noted in class.
You may seek the advice of your peers on homework matters, but you must work through and write up the assignments entirely on your own, after destroying any written record of your discussions. If you have collaborated in any fashion, you must explain fully in writing.
  • YOU MAY NOT IN ANY WAY ACCESS SOLUTIONS DISTRIBUTED IN ANY OTHER GRADUATE-LEVEL PROBABILITY COURSE!
  • Your solutions must be written legibly and intelligibly in clear English. Use complete sentences, and organize your thoughts for maximum readability by the TA.
  • Absolutely no late papers will be accepted.
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Last modified September 11, 2007 by Jim Fill.