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Instructor:	Grader:
Senin J. Banga, Statistics  316 Thomas Bldg.  863-3238	Ke Yang, Statistics  316 Thomas Bldg.  863-3238
banga@stat.psu.edu	kyang@psu.edu
Office Hours: MW 11:00-12:00 or by appt.	Office Hours: TTh 12:00-1:00

Ross, Sheldon (1996). A First Course in Probability, 5^th Edition. Prentice-Hall,Inc.

Most sections from chapters 1 through 8 will be covered.

The required work for the course will consist of weekly homework assignments, 2 in-class quizzes and a final exam.

The final course grades will be based upon 100 points:

Each In-class quiz:	20 Points (40 total )
Final Exam	30 Points
Homework Assignments:	30 Points total

I will assign one homework assignment per week. Homework assignments must be turned in during the class period on the day that the assignment is due. Consequently, late homework papers will not be accepted (except for excused illness). If you can't make it to class, have a friend turn in your assignment for you. You should turn in assignments even if they are incomplete. Your work will be evaluated primarily on the method of solution and the ability to apply concepts. This has one important consequence:

• A correct answer to a problem will receive more credit than an incorrect answer, but you will not receive much credit for a correct answer in which the method is either wrong or not given.

Clear, careful writing is an important part of both the weekly assignments and the exams. Please be neat!

1. No make-up exams will be given.
2. Early exams may be given to students with direct conflicts due to another required University activity. Arrangements must be made in advance.
3. Students are responsible for all announcements and any supplements given within any lecture.
4. Cheating will be punished to the fullest possible extent.

I will hand out graded assignments in class. Unclaimed homework, as well as some copies of old handouts, can be obtained from the instructor.

• If the course is going too fast or too slow for you, please let me know! I will be happy to add or subtract material to make the course manageable and interesting for you.