Stochastic Modelling
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1MS007
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1MS007
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Mathematics G1F, Sociotechnical Systems G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 15 March 2007
- Responsible department
- Department of Mathematics
Entry requirements
Probability and Statistics
Learning outcomes
In order to pass the course (grade 3) the student should
Students belonging to the STS program should in addition
Students belonging to the bioinformatics program should in addition
Student belonging to the Bachelor of science program in mathematics may choose any variant of the course.
Content
Stochastic processes, the Poisson process, life length models. Stochastic simulation. Markov chains in discrete and continuous time. Stationary and asymptotic distribution. Absorption probability, absorption time. Selected examples of applications of stochastic modelling, depending on study programme.
Instruction
Lectures and problem solving sessions.
Assessment
Written examination at the end of the course. Moreover, compulsory assignments may be given during the course.