CSCI 3560 - Probability and Computing

Events and probability. Discrete random variables. Moments of random variables. Conditional probability and expectation. The probabilistic method. Markov chains and random walks. Continuous distributions and the Poisson process. Entropy, randomness and information. Randomized algorithms. Prereq: Grade of a C- or higher in CSCI 2511 and MATH 2411. Restriction: Restricted to Computer Science Majors and Minors. Max Hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3