MATH 5160, Fall 2022

course home page: 5160 Probability theory and stochastic processes

This is a first-semester course on probability theory at the graduate level, focusing on limit theorems and discrete-time stochastic processes. Prior experience with probability at the undergraduate level or measure theory is not required. Solid background in real analysis and linear algebra at the undergraduate level is assumed.

Course syllabus as a pdf file.

Lecture times: Tuesday, Thursday   9:30 AM-10:45 AM.

Lecture place:  MONT 414.  

Instructor: Professor Masha Gordina,  MONT 340.

Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday  11:00 AM-12:00 AM, or by appointment.

Textbook: Probability Theory by S.R.S. Varadhan.

Course materials:

Husky CT course link

Piazza course link

A large part of the homework and exams will involve mathematical writing. It will be helpful to write your homework using LaTeX. Some basic information about LaTeX and introduction can be found at the links below. You are provided with a homework template as well.

Learn LaTeX in 30 minutes from Overleaf

Introduction to Latex Workshop, Oregon State University

The Art of Problem Solving:intorduction to LaTeX





Masha Gordina (maria.gordina at uconn.edu)