| Unit name | Probability 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MATH20008 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Holroyd |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
MATH11005 Linear Algebra and Geometry, MATH10011 Analysis and MATH10013 Probability and Statistics |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Mathematics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Unit Aims
To survey basic models of applied probability and standard methods of analysis of such models.
Unit Description
A wide range of phenomena from areas as diverse as physics, economics and biology can be described by simple probabilistic models. Often, phenomena from different areas share a common mathematical structure. In this course a variety of mathematical structures of wide applicability will be described and analysed. The emphasis will be on developing the tools which are useful to anyone modelling applications, rather than the applications themselves.
Students should have a good knowledge of first year probability and of basic material from first year analysis. As the course builds on Probability 1 it will also deepen students' understanding of the basis of probability theory.
Relation to Other Units
This unit develops the probability theory encountered in the first year. It is a prerequisite for the Level H/6 units Introduction to Queuing Networks, Further Topics in Probability 3, Bayesian Modeling and Financial Mathematics, and is relevant to other Level H/6 probabilistic units.
At the end of the course the student should should:
Transferable Skills:
The unit will be taught through a combination of
90% Timed, open-book examination 10% Coursework
Raw scores on the examinations will be determined according to the marking scheme written on the examination paper. The marking scheme, indicating the maximum score per question, is a guide to the relative weighting of the questions. Raw scores are moderated as described in the Undergraduate Handbook.
If you fail this unit and are required to resit, reassessment is by a written examination in the August/September Resit and Supplementary exam period.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
