Math 20: Discrete Probability

Last updated August 22, 2015

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Course Information

Basic Info


Instructor Dan Cianci
E-mail donato.r.cianci(at)dartmouth.edu
Office Kemeny 245
Office Hours M 4:00-5:00, Tu 2-3, F 1:00-4:00
Lectures MWF 11:15-12:20
X-hour Tu 12:00 - 12:50
Lecture Hall Kemeny 006

Textbook

 

Introduction to Probability (2nd Edition)
by Charles M. Grinstead and J. Laurie Snell


An online version of the textbook is available (free-of-charge) here and a printed version is available at Wheelock Books.

 

Grading


Your course grade will be based on the following grading scheme:


Homework 15%
Midterms (2) 20% (each)
Labs 5%
Final exam 40%

Exams

We have the following exams scheduled:

Midterm 1 Midterm 2 Final Exam
Thursday, July 23, 7pm-9pm, Kemeny 007 Tuesday, August 11, 7pm-9pm, Kemeny 007 Sunday, August 30, 8am-11am, Kemeny 008

If you have a conflict with one of the midterms, please contact me as soon as possible so we can schedule a different testing time. The final exam time is set by the registrar and cannot be rescheduled. When we get closer to an exam date I will post a practice exam here.


Labs

Probability is a subject that benefits greatly from computer simulation. With this in mind, the course will have a lab component. We will meet roughly every other week during X-hour to work through labs.


Honor Principle

You are allowed, and even encouraged, to work with other students on the homework problems, but you must write up your solutions independently and in your own words. You may also consult other people or sources other than the course text, your class notes, and the instructor when working on the problems. However, you are expected to understand the solutions you write.

All exams are closed book, with no notes or calculators allowed. No help will be given or received.

Disabilities, Religious Observances, Etc.

Students with disabilities enrolled in this course and who may need disability-related classroom accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment to see your instructor before the end of the second week of the term. All discussions will remain confidential, although the Student Accessibility Services office may be consulted to discuss appropriate implementation of any accommodation requested.

Some students may wish to take part in religious observances that occur during this academic term. If you have a religious observance that conflicts with your participation in the course, please meet with your instructor before the end of the second week of the term to discuss appropriate accommodations.