Counting & Elementary Probability
Faculty
David Zmiaikou
PhD, Lecturer at the Belarusian State University
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Overview
Probability theory plays a significant role in science, finance and industry. Whenever there is a non-deterministic experiment, one would like to describe possible outcomes and to measure their likelihoods (in other words, to find their probabilities). During this course, we will give an elementary outline of probability with examples and applications. We will start by explaining relevant counting tools and strategies, then we will introduce probability and give useful properties. Discrete and continuous random variables will be studied by means of their distribution functions.
Learning highlights
- The objective of the course is to provide a vivid introduction to probability theory by uncovering its basic notions and techniques. Some of them have applications in computer science (e.g. Monte Carlo methods)
Course outline
4 classes
Session 1
Basic Counting Strategies
Session 2
Combinations and Permutations
Session 3
Sample Spaces and Events
Session 4
Probability: Concept and Properties
Course materials
Books
Prerequisites
This course is one of three in a wholistic series.
Students that have already taken MSL-111 and those with prior experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript building simple web pages will be good candidates for this module.
David Zmiaikou graduated from the Ecole Polytechnique in France, and obtained his Ph.D. degree at the University Paris-Sud under the supervision of Professor Jean-Christophe Yoccoz (Fields Medal).
After that, he did his postdoctoral research in Mathematics in Rio de Janeiro, Vienna, Zurich, Bures-sur-Yvette and Bonn, and worked in DNA Analysis at Sanger Institute near Cambridge.
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Counting & Elementary Probability
by David Zmiaikou
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Apr 08 - Apr 26, 2019
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.