STSCI 3080

STSCI 3080

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course provides an introduction to probability and parametric inference. Topics include: random variables, standard distributions, the law of large numbers, the central limit theorem, likelihood-based estimation, the method of moments, sampling distributions and confidence intervals.


Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 STSCI 2150 or STSCI 2200, MATH 1120 and MATH 2220 or their equivalents. Corequisites: None.

Distribution Requirements (DLS-AG, OPHLS-AG), (SDS-AS), (ICE-IL)

Last 4 terms offered (None)

Outcomes REF-FA25

  • Students will be able to manipulate random variables and their distributions using differential and integral calculus.
  • Students will be able to derive properties of standard probability.
  • Students will be able to derive maximum likelihood estimators for standard probability distributions and discuss their properties.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BTRY 3080ILRST 3080

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4662 STSCI 3080   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bunea, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  •  4663 STSCI 3080   DIS 201

    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bunea, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4681 STSCI 3080   DIS 202

    • M
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Bunea, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person