Calculus of random variables and their distributions with applications. Review of limit theorems of probability and their application to statistical estimation and basic Monte Carlo methods. Introduction to Markov chains, random walks, Brownian motion and basic stochastic differential equations with some applications in science and/or engineering. Prerequisites: Math CME 53 and either Math CME 151, Stats CME 117 or equivalent level of probability knowledge.
4 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
Calculus of random variables and their distributions with applications. Review of limit theorems of probability and their application to statistical estimation and basic Monte Carlo methods. Introduction to Markov chains, random walks, Brownian motion and basic stochastic differential equations with some applications in science and/or engineering. Prerequisites: Math 53 and either Math 151, Stats 117 or equivalent level of probability knowledge.
Offered in Spring 2026 at Stanford University.