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Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - STAT 380 B100

Introduction to Stochastic Processes (3)

Class Number: 4587

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 15, 2026
    Wed, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    STAT 330, or all of: STAT 285, MATH 208W, and MATH 251, all with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Review of discrete and continuous probability models and relationships between them. Exploration of conditioning and conditional expectation. Markov chains. Random walks. Continuous time processes. Poisson process. Markov processes. Gaussian processes. Quantitative.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students with Disabilities:
Students requiring accommodations as a result of disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.  


Tutor Requests:
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Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.