Summer Course: Discrete Probability Concepts and Models
Stanford, USA
DURATION
8 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 5,488
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Fundamental concepts and tools for the analysis of problems under uncertainty, focusing on structuring, model building, and analysis. Examples from legal, social, medical, and physical problems. Topics include axioms of probability, probability trees, belief networks, random variables, conditioning, and expectation. The course is fast-paced but has no prerequisites.
Details
MS&E 20
- Class Number: 16492
- Course Cost: $5488.00
- Population: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate
- Units: 4
- Interest Area: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Course Format & Length: In-Person, 8 weeks
- Instructors: Ross Shachter
- Dates: June 22, 2024 - August 18, 2024
- Schedule: Mon, Wed 10:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Events and Engagement
Workshops
Hosted through the Summer Academic Resource Center (SARC), we offer a variety of educational workshops to complement your academic pursuits. Presenters varying from Stanford affiliates, community partners, and graduate tutors will cover a wide range of topics from academic skills to career exploration. Past workshops included college preparedness, software exploration, and building your professional network.
Stanford Spaces
Explore the intellectual ecosystem of the Stanford campus. Tour museums like the Cantor Arts Center, visit unique campus spaces like the d.school, Frost Amphitheater, and O’Donohue Family Farm, and get to know the unique community of companies and innovators that gather at Stanford Research Park.
Stanford Voices
These small gatherings give you an opportunity to connect with Stanford faculty, fellows, and alumni to hear about their work or research, as well as the road that brought them there. Ask questions and continue your intellectual exploration—whether you're taking a course on the topic this summer or just curious.
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