Prerequisites: The course is not open to students with credit for any of 530, 5530H (531H), or Stat 4201. The prerequisite for this course is C- or better in 2153, 2162.xx, 2173, 2177, 2182H, 4182H; or credit for 254.xx, 263.xx, 263.01H, or 264H.
Textbook :
Probability by J. Pitman, Springer.
Contents:
Complete schedule of class.
Homeworks: About 8 homework problems will be assigned each week. Your
group needs to submit on Carmen by the deadline (preferably in pdf, doc,docx). When writing solutions, you have to use sentences to
explain clearly which facts or theorems you are using, following a
clear and logical derivation. A single formula won't be enough. There will be
virtual 15-min quizzes almost every week.
Submit Notability file to Canvas via iPad.
Course Website on Carmen.
Note for in-person meetings:
Safety : (1) One way entrances, exits, hallways (2) Hand sanitizer stations (3) Classrooms cleaned twice a day (4) Students and faculty should wipe down their personal areas on arrival (cleaning supplies inwelcome kit and in buildings) (5) Everyone must wear masks on campus (inside and outside).
Seating : a seating chart has been assigned on CarmenCanvas, Attendence will be taken but will not be counted toward final grades.
Grading and Exams
Grade Distribution
| Homework & Quiz | | 30+10% |
| Midterm I | October 2 | 17.5% |
| Midterm II | November 6 | 17.5% |
| Final (all topics listed in Course Syllabus) | December | 25% |
As of now the midterms are supposed to in the regular classroom.
See the table to the right for OSU standard scheme.
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OSU standard scheme
| 93-100% | A |
| 90-92.9% | A- |
| 87-89.9% | B+ |
| 83-86.9% | B |
| 80-82.9% | B- |
| 77-79.9% | C+ |
| 73-76.9% | C |
| 70-72.9% | C- |
| 67-69.9% | D+ |
| 60-66.9% | D |
| Below 60% | E |
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Safety statement
"Health and safety requirements: All students, faculty and staff are required to comply with and stay up to date on all university safety and health guidance ( https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu ) , which includes following university mask policies and maintaining a safe physical distance at all times. Non-compliance will be warned first and disciplinary actions will be taken for repeated offenses.” (Updated: Aug. 14, 2020).''
Complete daily health checks and to self-isolate if running a fever or in other ways symptomatic
University expectations regarding masks and social distancing (including seat assignments, if applicable) in classrooms
University-sanctioned procedures for managing non-compliance (when available)
Disability Services Statement
"The university strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. In light of the current pandemic, students seeking to request COVID-related accommodations may do so through the university's request process , managed by Student Life Disability Services. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic, or temporary medical conditions), please let me know immediately so that we can privately discuss options. To establish reasonable accommodations, I may request that you register with Student Life Disability Services. After registration, make arrangements with me as soon as possible to discuss your accommodations so that they may be implemented in a timely fashion. SLDS contact information: slds@osu.edu; 614-292-3307; slds.osu.edu; 098 Baker Hall, 113 W. 12th Avenue.".
Academic Misconduct Statement
"It is the responsibility of the Committee on Academic Misconduct to investigate or establish procedures for the investigation of all reported cases of student academic misconduct. The term academic misconduct includes all forms of student academic misconduct wherever committed; illustrated by, but not limited to, cases of plagiarism and dishonest practices in connection with examinations. Instructors shall report all instances of alleged academic misconduct to the committee (Faculty Rule 3335-5-48.7). For additional information, see the Code of Student Conduct" .
Further Information
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Cornavirus Outbreak.
The Ohio State University Keep Learning site includes tips and resources to help students make the shift to online learning, addressing strategies for success as well as technology tools.
Office of Student Life's "We Are Here For You" includes several resources to support students' mental, physical and financial health.
55-minute classes: 8-8:55; 9:10-10:05, 10:20-11:15, 11:30-12:25, 12:40-1:35, 1:50-2:45, 3-3:55, 4:10-5:05, 5:20-6:15.
80-minute classes: 8-9:20; 9:35-10:55, 11:10-12:30, 12:45-2:05, 2:20-3:40, 3:55-5:15, 5:30-6:50.