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STAT 550 - Applied Probability

STAT 550: Applied Probability (3 units) at San Diego State University. 3 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: MATH 151 and MATH 254. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Astronomy, M.S. (2026-27), Astronomy, M.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Major
  • Complete at Least 15 Additional Units
  • Electives
  • Required Courses
Offered: Offered every term

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Computation of probabilities via enumeration and simulation, discrete and continuous distributions, moments of random variables. Markov chains, counting and queuing processes, and selected topics.
Prerequisites
MATH 151 and MATH 254. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

3 sections in Spring 2027

Class #9046· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
90 of 90 seats open
Mon, Wed 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · OP 230
Class #9095· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NCNot in the latest import - check the official portal
80 of 80 seats open
Tue, Thu 5:30 PM-6:45 PM · PG 242
Class #8915· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
90 of 90 seats open
Mon, Wed 5:30 PM-6:45 PM · LH 343

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