NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 機率論(2261)
(Eng.) Introduction to Probability
Offering Dept Department of Applied Mathematics (Data Science and Computing Program)
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher TZENG, SHENGLI
Department Department of Applied Mathematics (Data Science and Computing Program)/Undergraduate Language 中/英文 Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description This course introduces the core concepts and applications of probability theory. It prepares students with the probabilistic foundation required for Mathematical Statistics I and II.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
This course develops a solid foundation in probability theory, including combinatorial methods, probability measures, and discrete and continuous random variables. Students will learn conditional probability, expectations, inequalities, and the analysis and transformation of random variables. Emphasis is placed on important probability distributions and their relationships. The course prepares students for further study in Mathematical Statistics I and II.
3.Professional Knowledge in Statistical Analysis
6.Theory of Mathematical Analysis, Statistics, and Mechanics
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Exercises
Discussion
Lecturing
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Combinatorial Analysis
Week 2 Set Theory and the probability set function
Week 3 Conditional probability, independence, and random variables
Week 4 Discrete random variables
Week 5 Continuous random variables
Week 6 Expectations
Week 7 Important inequalities
Week 8 Distributions and transformations of two random variables
Week 9 Midterm exam
Week 10 Conditional distributions and expectations
Week 11 Transformations for several random variables and extensions
Week 12 Linear combinations of random variables
Week 13 Binomial and Poisson distributions
Week 14 The gamma, beta, chi-square, and normal distributions
Week 15 Multivariate normal distributions, t- and F- distributions
Week 16 Final exam
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Quizzes: 30%, Midterm Exam:35%, Final Exam: 35%
Textbook & other References
Hogg, R. V., McKean, J. W., & Craig, A. T. (2019). Introduction to mathematical statistics. 8th Edition, Pearson Education. (華泰文化代理)
Ross, S. M. (2020). A first course in probability. 10th Edition, Pearson Education. (華泰文化代理)
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
The iLearning site will host the uploaded materials
Office Hours
Tuesday 13:00~15:00
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