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STATS 117

Introduction to Probability Theory

3–4 credits · Undergraduate

Introduction to probability theory, including probability axioms, conditional probability, independence, random variables, and expectation. Joint, marginal, and conditional distributions. Discrete models (binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson) and continuous models (normal, exponential). Prerequisites: MATH 21 or AP Calculus BC.

Autumn 2026

Readings

  • Dennis Sun, Gene Kim, Anav Sood · Course textbook
  • Introduction to Probability
    Joseph K. Blitzstein and Jessica Hwang · 2nd · Additional reading
  • A First Course in Probability
    Sheldon Ross · 10th · Additional reading
Autumn 2026

Topics

  • Counting and sets
  • Axioms of probability
  • Independence and conditional probability
  • Random variables
  • Joint distributions and multiple random variables
  • Continuous random variables
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