Course - Outline - Math 2030B - F2019 PDF

York University
SC/MATH 2030 Section B, F2019

COURSE OUTLINE
ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY
MWF 8:30-9:30 VH B
Instructor: Emanoil Theodorescu

Department of Mathematics and Statistics
N509 Ross
[email protected]
Office Hours: MWF 10:30-13:20 or by appointment.
Tutorial Services: MathLab S525 Ross Monday-Friday 10:30 – 3:30
Required Text: Jim Pitman, Probability, Springer Verlag New York Inc., 1st Ed., 1993. The text
is available at the York University Bookstore. Answers to odd-numbered exercises in the
textbook are given at the end of the text.
Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the theory of probability. It covers
mathematical models used to calculate probabilities and expectations, and discusses some
applications of random variables to posing and solving interesting problems which arise in
nature. It is required for most programs in Mathematics and Statistics, computer Science etc.
Subsequent courses which use the material covered in this course include Mathematical
Statistics, Operations Research, Actuarial Mathematics and Mathematical Finance, Stochastic
Processes, as well as more advanced courses in Probability Theory. Emphasis will be placed on
conceptual understanding, counting techniques, and problem solving.
Syllabus (subject to change)

We will study the following sections:
Appendix 1: Basics of Counting;

Chapter 1: sections 1.1 - 1.6 (except Empirical Distributions, in 1.3);
Chapter 2: sections 2.2 - 2.2, 2.4 - 2.5 (except Skew Normal Approximation in 2.2);
Chapter 3: sections 3.1 – 3.6 (except Skew Normal Approximation in 3.5);
Chapter 4: sections 4.1 – 4.2, 4.4 – 4.5;
Chapter 6: section 6.4
Course Website: https://moodle.yorku.ca

Moodle will be used for the online course website. Test and HW solutions (if any),
announcements etc. will be posted on the course Moodle site, so please check it regularly during
the term. For technical assistance related to Moodle use the link
https://moodle.yorku.ca/students/contact/index.html
Course Evaluation:
HW assignments 15%;
Midterm exams 20% each (tentative: October 9 & November 13);
Final Exam 45% (December exam period).
There will be no extra work assigned for improving final grades, so please take the above grade
components very seriously.
Missed Tests: There will be no make-ups for missed assignments or in-class tests. If an
assignment or a test is missed and an acceptable reason with documentation is provided in a
timely manner, the weight of that component will be added to the weight for the final exam.
Absent valid reasons for the missed test/HW/exam, a grade of 0 will be recorded. If you miss the
Final Exam, you must formally apply for a Deferred Exam, through Registrar’s Office (and a
valid reason must still be presented).
Note: Last day to withdraw without receiving a grade is November 8, 2019. It

is very important to realistically assess your performance in the course by this date.
For the full list of important dates, please visit
https://registrar.yorku.ca/enrol/dates/fw19
Homework: Students are expected to do as many problems from the text as possible, and all
problems in the assigned HW. Experience shows that the only way to learn math is by doing.
Thus, the amount of math you learn in this course and the final grade you receive will be closely
related to the amount of problems you solve. Your HW assignments may be graded selectively.
In-class Self-Conduct: Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with York
University policies and regulations concerning academic conduct, available on the page of the
Undergraduate Program Calendar. In particular, chatting during lectures, or the use of electronic
devices is generally not allowed. Special attention should be given to the YU Senate Policy on
Academic Honesty: cheating on tests/exams will be dealt with severely.
Assigned Homework:
Exercises Appendix 1:
Chapter 1
Exercises 1.1: 3, 5, 6-8;
Exercises 1.2: 1, 3, 4
Exercises 1.3: 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13-15
Exercises 1.4: 1, 3-5, 9, 11, 12;
Exercises 1.5: 1-5;
Exercises 1.6: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
Review Exercises: 1-6, 9, 11-13
Chapter 2
Exercises 2.1: 1-13 (all odd-numbered questions)
Review Exercises: 1-33 (all odd-numbered questions)
Chapter 3

Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Course Schedule (tentative, subject to any changes announced in class):
Weeks: Sections of the Events:

textbook:
Sept 04-06 Appendix 1 Courses begin on Wednesday, September 04.
Sept 09-13 1.1-1.3
Sept 16-20 1.4-1.6
Sept 23-27 2.1-2.2
Sept 30-Oct 04 2.4-2.5
Oct 07-11 Review, Test 1, Midterm Test #1 will take place on Wednesday,
3.1 October 09.
Oct 14-18 No classes Reading Week
Oct 21-25 3.2-3.3

Oct 28-Nov 01 3.4-3.5
Nov 04-08 3.6, 4.1
Nov 11-15 Review, Test 2, Midterm Test #2 will take place on Wednesday,
4.2 November 13.
Nov 18-22 4.4-4.5
Nov 25-29 6.4
Dec 02 Review Classes end on Monday, December 02
Dec 05-20 Final Examination Will be scheduled by the Registrar’s Office.

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York University

SC/MATH 2030 Section B, F2019

Instructor: Emanoil Theodorescu

Office Hours: MWF 10:30-13:20 or by appointment.

Tutorial Services: MathLab S525 Ross Monday-Friday 10:30 – 3:30

Syllabus (subject to change)

Appendix 1: Basics of Counting;

Course Website: https://moodle.yorku.ca

Note: Last day to withdraw without receiving a grade is November 8, 2019. It

For the full list of important dates, please visit

Exercises 1.1: 3, 5, 6-8;

Exercises 1.3: 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13-15

Exercises 1.4: 1, 3-5, 9, 11, 12;

Exercises 1.5: 1-5;

Review Exercises: 1-6, 9, 11-13

Exercises 2.1: 1-13 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 2.2: 1-15 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 2.4: 1-9 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 2.5: 1-13 (all odd-numbered questions)

Review Exercises: 1-33 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 3.1: 1-23 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 3.2: 1-19 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 3.3: 1-29 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 3.4: 1-19 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 3.5: 1-19 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 3.6: 1-15 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 4.1: 1-15 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 4.2: 1-11 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 4.4: 1-11 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 4.5: 1-9 (all odd-numbered questions)

Review Exercises: 1-27 (all odd-numbered questions)

Exercises 6.4: 1-23 (all odd-numbered questions)

Course Schedule (tentative, subject to any changes announced in class):

Weeks: Sections of the Events:

Sept 04-06 Appendix 1 Courses begin on Wednesday, September 04.

Sept 09-13 1.1-1.3

Sept 16-20 1.4-1.6

Sept 23-27 2.1-2.2

Sept 30-Oct 04 2.4-2.5

Oct 14-18 No classes Reading Week

Oct 21-25 3.2-3.3

Nov 04-08 3.6, 4.1

Nov 18-22 4.4-4.5

Nov 25-29 6.4

Dec 02 Review Classes end on Monday, December 02

Dec 05-20 Final Examination Will be scheduled by the Registrar’s Office.

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