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Stanford Summer Session Summer Course: Discrete Probability Concepts and Models
Stanford Summer Session

Summer Course: Discrete Probability Concepts and Models

Stanford, USA

8 Weeks

English

Full time

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USD 5,488

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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