Mathematical Statistics and Discrete mathematics
About
The course provides basic concepts and methods in probability theory and statistics.Course content:
- Probability theory: stochastic variables, expected value, variance, correlation, conditional probabilities, law of large numbers, central limit theorem and Markov chains.
- Statistics: estimates and confidence intervals.
- Combinatorics: generating functions.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Basic knowledge of discrete mathematics, linear algebra and single variable calculus.
Exemption is given for discrete mathematics for program students in the program Fysik, kandidatprogram (N1FYS) and the program Sjukhusfysikerprogrammet (N1SJU).
Exemption is given for single variable calculus for students in the program Datavetenskapligt program (N1COS) from HT2026.
Selection
All eligible applicants who have applied before the deadline will be granted a place.
Facilities
Mathematical Sciences is a joint department of Chalmers/University of Gothenburg. Your education takes place in the spacious and bright premises of Mathematical Sciences at the Chalmers campus Johanneberg, where there are lecture halls, computer rooms and group rooms. Here you can also find student lunch room and reading room, as well as student counsellors and student office.
