MATH4461 · Mathematics
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
A stochastic process describes the evolution of a system that changes over time in a random manner. This course introduces and studies various properties of some fundamental stochastic processes, including Markov chains in discrete and continuous time, renewal processes, and Brownian motion.
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4.5 / 5
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Challenge
4.9 / 5
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Attendance
4.9 / 5
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Assignments
4.6 / 5
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Weekly effort
~7
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Fall 2024
1 sectionFall 2023
1 sectionFall 2022
1 sectionFall 2021
1 sectionFall 2020
1 section