Instructor:
Prof. RappaportAll Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the NJIT Honor code very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams. Under the Honor Code, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.
Instructor:
Prof. Rappaport
Textbook:
Actex Study Manual SOA Exam P. Publisher: Actex Publications.
Grading Policy:
The final grade in this course will be determined as follows:
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50% |
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50% |
Please note that the University Drop Date March 31, 2008 deadline will be strictly enforced.
Homework Policy:
Your work is expected to be your own. Help from tutors, classmates, etc. is
encouraged but you are responsible for mastering the material. Homework will be
assigned at all classes. Homework will be collected periodically and periodic
quizzes will be given. Late homework will not receive full credit. There will be
no makeup tests, quizzes, or homework.
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MATH DEPARTMENT CLASS POLICIES LINK
All DMS students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly. For DMS Course Policies, please click here.
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January 21, 2008 |
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday ~ University Closed |
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March 17-21, 2008 |
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SPRING RECESS ~ No Classes Scheduled |
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March 21, 2008 |
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Good Friday ~ University Closed |
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March 31, 2008 |
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Last Day to WITHDRAW from this Course |
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Dates |
Topic |
Section |
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Week 1 |
1/23 |
Alg., Calc., Basic Prob. |
Sections 0-1 |
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Week 2 |
1/30 |
Basic/Conditional Prob. |
Sections 1-2 |
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Week 3 |
2/6 |
Bayes/Independence |
Section 2 |
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Week 4 |
2/13 |
Combinations |
Section 3 |
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Week 5 |
2/20 |
Probability Distributions |
Section 4 |
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Week 6 |
2/27 |
Expectations, Distributions |
Section 5 |
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Week 7 |
3/5 |
Discrete Distributions |
Section 6 |
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◄ midterm |
Exam ► |
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Week 8 |
3/12 |
Discrete Distributions |
Section 6 |
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Week 9 |
3/19 - 3/23 |
MARCH 17-21, 2008: (M-F) SPRING RECESS |
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Week 10 |
3/26 |
Continuous Distributions |
Section 7 |
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Week 11 |
4/2 |
Continuous Distributions |
Section 7 |
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Week 12 |
4/9 |
Joint/Marginal/Cond. Dist. |
Section 8 |
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Week 13 |
4/16 |
Joint/Marginal/Cond Dist. |
Section 8 |
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Week 14 |
4/23 |
Transformations |
Section 9 |
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Week 15 |
4/30 |
Risk Management |
Section 10 |
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FINALS |
FINAL EXAM WEEK: MAY 8 - 14, 2008 |
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Prepared By: Prof. Karen Rappaport
Last revised: December 26, 2007
