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This course is about dealing with uncertainty that appears in virtually all areas of data science and computer science. This will be accomplished with tools and techniques for its measurement, description, evaluation, and ultimately making decisions under uncertainty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course will approach these goals using a three-fold approach, namely\u00a0problem,\u00a0theory, and\u00a0prototype\u00a0(PTP). We will motivate major topics by discussing a problem.\u00a0The purpose of discussion of the problem is to give context behind why a particular\u00a0supporting topic in probability was developed or what it is intended to address. The\u00a0problem will be followed by theory. This concerns rigorous mathematical definition and\u00a0tools for their manipulation in order to address the problem. Emphasis will be placed\u00a0on approaches that are amenable to implementation. Finally, theory will be followed by\u00a0prototype. The purpose of the prototype aspect of the course is to train students in the\u00a0development of models that serve a useful purpose.

Prerequisites:<\/strong> MATH 121 – Calculus II<\/a>\u00a0 or MATH 125 – Honors Calculus II<\/a>\u00a0and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSCI 121 – Data Structures<\/a>\u00a0or CSCI 124 – Accelerated Introduction to Computing<\/a>\u00a0

Anticipated Terms Offered:<\/strong> Fall 2024 (Typically in the Fall semester)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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