Math 340
Introduction to Probability


This course is an introduction to probability theory. The covered topics include sample spaces, probability rules, independence, conditional probability, Bayes Theorem, discrete and continuous random variables and distributions (e.g. binomial, Poisson, geometric, normal, exponential, uniform), expectation, moment generating functions, joint distributions and central limit theorem.
Class Meetings              Monday & Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 12:15 pm, CR 5117

Prerequisite          
Math 150b is required, and Math 250 is helpful for this course

Grading		 There will be two midterm exams, each worth 100 points, and a final exam worth 200 points.  There will also be some short quizzes, each worth 30 points. Class participation will resolve borderline grades, with the possibility, for example, of a final B+ grade becoming an A-, with constructive participation and volunteering solutions in class.  Plus (+) and minus (–) grades will be assigned for this course.  The dates of the midterms will be announced in class. 

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Homework
 Homework will generally be assigned each class meeting and will be posted on this webpage (see below).  It is extremely important to keep up with the assignments.   I encourage you to work together with other students in the class on the homework.  Homework will not be collected, but problems on quizzes will be taken from the homework.

Textbook		 A First Course in Probability, 3rd edition, by Sheldon Ross
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/First-Course-Probability-Sheldon-Ross/dp/0024038504

Coverage: Chapters 1- 8 and additional topics as time permits. The text and the lectures are designed to augment each other and are both important. 

  
Instructor Information
 David Klein
Santa Susana Hall,  Room 127  
Phone: (818) 677-7792
email: david.klein@csun.edu, web page: www.csun.edu/~vcmth00m
Office Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 12:30 to 1:15 & by Appointment


Assignments will be posted on this page as the semester progresses:

Chapter 1 assignments:

Read Chapter 1 and solve these problems:

pg 16 (Theoretical Exercises) 3, 4, 12
pg 19 (Problems) 1, 3, 5, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23

Chapter 2 assignments:

Read Chapter 2 and solve these problems:

Problems for Sections 1 and 2:
pg 50: 5, 6
pg 53: 1, 2, 3

Problems for Sections 3 - 6:
pg 50-52: 1, 4, 5, 6, 13
pg 54-57: 2, 4, 8, 9, 17, 21, 23, 31

Quiz 1 on Chapters 1 and 2 homework problems, Wed Feb 13

Chapter 3 assignments:

Read Chapter 3 and solve these problems:

Theoretical Exercises
pg 93: 7; pg 96: 21; pg 97: 27

Problems
pg 97: 1, 3, 5, 8, 11, 18, 31, 40, 41a, 51, 60

Quiz 2 on Chapter 3 homework problems, Wed Feb 27

Chapter 4 assignments:

Read Chapter 4 and solve these problems:

Theoretical Exercises
pg 143: 3, 5

Problems
pg 146: 1, 2, 5, 6, 13, 15, 18, 22, 27, 29, 31, 40, 43

Chapter 5 assignments:

Read Chapter 5 and solve these problems:

Theoretical Exercises
pg 187: 5,   pg 188: 20, 21

Problems
pg 189: 1, 7, 9, 10, 18, 20, 25ac, 28

Exam 1 Wed March 13

Chapter 6 assignments:

Read Chapter 6 and solve these problems:

Problems
pg 240: 1, 3, 4, 6, 11, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24

Quiz 3 on Chapter 6 homework problems, Wed April 17

Chapter 7 assignments:

Read Chapter 7 and solve these problems:

Theoretical Exercises
pg 314: 5, 10, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 26, 28, 36, 54, 55

Problems
pg 325: 12, 13, 14, 27, 35, 38, 40, 47, 51, 65, 66

Chapter 8 assignments:

Read Chapter 8 and solve these problems:

Theoretical Exercises
pg 357: 1

Problems
pg 359: 1, 2, 3, 4, 14

Exam 2 Monday, May 6

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Student behavior, academic dishonesty, university policies

Please arrive on time and avoid leaving early.  No text messaging.  Cell phones should be turned off during class and all exams and quizzes.  Seats may be reassigned during exams, and you must leave your ID on top of the desk.  You will need to turn in an exam or quiz if you leave the room, so go to the bathroom beforehand.  Academic Dishonesty is covered in Appendix C of the CSUN catalog. Academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs.  For information about CSUN's policy for academic dishonesty, see:   http://www.csun.edu/catalog/policies/academic-dishonesty/


Note also that according to CSUN policy, a grade that is sanctioned due to academic dishonesty cannot be replaced by subsequent course grades:
http://www.csun.edu/catalog/policies/repeating-courses-grade-forgiveness-undergraduate/


This syllabus is subject to change during the semester.  Any changes will be posted here and announced in class.