STAT 131Introduction to Probability Theory
Introduction to probability theory and its applications. Combinatorial analysis, axioms of probability and independence, random variables (discrete and continuous), joint probability distributions, properties of expectation, Central Limit Theorem, Law of Large Numbers, Markov chains. Students cannot receive credit for this course and STAT 203 and CMPE 107. (Formerly AMS 131.)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 22; or MATH 23B; or AM 30.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Oakes Acad 105 | P. Parker | Open 0/130 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | Y. Shen | Open 0/130 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Oakes Acad 105 | Y. Wang | Wait List 110/110 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | J Bask Aud 101 | R. Prado | Open 30/110 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 1:00pm–4:30pm | J Bask Aud 101 | Y. Wang | Open 126/150 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue 11:40am–1:15pm | PhysSciences 110 | R. Prado | Open 49/50 |
| 02 | Lecture | Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | PhysSciences 110 | R. Prado | Open 47/50 |
| 03 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Steven Acad 150 | S. Hyun | Open 90/125 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue 3:20pm–4:55pm | J Baskin Engr 152 | R. Prado | Open 126/142 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Steven Acad 150 | Y. Kei | Open 117/130 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | J. Lee | Open 111/150 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Kresge Acad 3201 | S. Hyun | Open 112/150 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Parker | 4.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 86% | 7 |
| Raquel Prado | 2.6 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 22% | 39 |
| Sangwon Hyun | 2.4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 35% | 36 |
| Yik Kei | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 50% | 7 |
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