Introduction to Probabilistic Modelling and Simulation

3 credits

Core concepts in probability taught through probabilistic generative modelling, simulation of random variables, basic Monte Carlo, common probability distributions and models, basic probabilistic model design and inference. [3-0-0] Prerequisites: All of (a) one of MATH_V 101, MATH_V 103, MATH_V 105, MATH_V 121, SCIE_V 001, (b) one of CPSC_V 103, CPSC_V 110, and (c) one of DSCI_V 100, ECON_V 325, STAT_V 200, STAT_V 251.