Math 447   -    Probability Theory, Section 2   -    Fall 2024  

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Last update: April 29, 2024 - 12:00 PM
NOTE that this document specifically pertains to section 2 of the course!
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Welcome to Section 2 of Math 447!

This undergraduate level course on probability is a prerequisite course for Math 448 (Mathematical Statistics) and for the Math 450 - Math 458 actuarial and statistics courses. You will find more detail in the syllabus.
   


Instructor: Dr. Michael Fochler        CRN: 24814
Office: WH 222    Office hours: Mon 9:30 - 11:00,    Tue 10:00 - 11:30
Email     mfochler@binghamton.edu

   
Lecture: Mon Wed Fri 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM in SL 302

    Deadlines:
   
  1. Add/Drop deadline: Tuesday, Sep 3
  2. Withdraw/Change Grade Option deadline: Monday, Oct 28
    Exams:
   
  1. Each midterm will last 60 minutes and the final exam will last 120 minutes.
    I will provide a formulasheet for the major exams.
  2. Midterms:
    • Exam 1: Friday, September 20. 100 points
    • Exam 2: Friday, October 18. 150 points
    • Exam 3: Wednesday, November 13. 150 points
  3. Make all arrangements necessary to take the tests at those dates. It is extremely unlikely that they will be moved.
  4. Final exam:
    • The final exam counts for 300 points. It will last two hours.
    • Date of the Final Exam: TBD
    • Final Exam makeup: TBD
    • Date and time for all finals are set by the registrar and there is absolutely no flexibility. You can request a makeup final if you have another final at the same time (direct conflict) or you have three final exams scheduled within 24 hours.
    • Here is the direct link to the official Final Exams Schedule. You can also find that link on the Courses tab of the Math departmental web page.
    Your grade:
   
  1. See syllabus.
    More information:
   
  1. Be sure to click on all tabs in the navigation bar at the top of this web page. In particular, be sure to study the syllabus for this class.

Best wishes for a successful semester!

Michael Fochler