Meeting Times and Place
MTuWF 1:00 - 1:53 pm, MOLN L222.

Prerequisites
Math 223.

Textbook
Required:
Degroot and Schervish, Probability and Statistics, 4th edition (2012), Pearson.

Supplemental Textbooks:
Carol Ash, The Probability Tutoring Book, 1993, IEEE Press.
Larsen and Marx, Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and Its Applications, 5th edition (2011), Pearson.
Frederick Solomon, Probability and Stochastic Processes, Copyright 1987, Prentice Hall.

Course Description
The main mathematical methods and techniques of probability theory; random variables, expected values, variance, central limit theorem. Time permitting, we will also cover topics in estimation and hypothesis testing.

Homework
The only way to learn this subject is to spend a substantial amount of time thinking about it. This is one purpose of the homework assignments. To a greater extent than in 200 level courses, you will be required to solve homework problems which are not worked out in lecture or in the textbook. You may certainly discuss the problems with other students. However, I encourage you to first try to solve homework problems by yourself. Please feel free to ask me in office hours or before, during, or after class any questions you may have about the problems or the course in general.

Grading
Your grade will be based on quizzes (25%), two in-class exams (25% each), and a comprehensive final exam (25%). The final exam will be from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Friday December 17, 2021.

Calculators
Calculators are not allowed on exams and not required for the course.

Academic Accommodation
It is the policy and practice of UW - Parkside to create inclusive work environments. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion, please notify me as soon as possible. You are also welcome to contact Student Accessibility Services, telephone 262-595-2372, or email Dr. Renee Sartin Kirby at kirby@uwp.edu. For more information, visit the Student Accessibility Services website at https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/accessibilityservices/.

Safe Learning Environment
UW-Parkside is committed to fostering a safe, productive learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 states that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance”. Title IX covers forms of sexual misconduct, including sex and gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, stalking, dating/relationship violence, and sexual assault. As these matters can have a significant impact on your life as a student, both in and out of the classroom, UW-Parkside provides a variety of resources and reporting options, which you can find by going to the following link: https://www.uwp.edu/explore/offices/titleix/.

Electronic Devices
The use of cell phones, smart phones, or other mobile communication devices is disruptive, and is therefore prohibited during class. Except in emergencies, those using such devices must leave the classroom for the remainder of the class period. The use of computers, including tablets and laptops, is prohibited in the classroom.

Recordings and Live-Streamings
Please note that at the instructor’s discretion, lectures and class sessions may be live streamed and/or recorded and made available to students registered for the class. The use of live streaming and lecture capture is intended to supplement the classroom experience solely for the benefit of students registered in the class. UW-Parkside prohibits faculty, staff and students from copying, distributing, or using lecture capture recordings for any other purpose; violation of this prohibition may be grounds for UW-Parkside to initiate disciplinary proceedings.

Disclaimer
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced in class may be necessary.