Another prerequisite is a calculus-based probability course, such as MAT 131, STA 131A or STA 32. (Note the ``or.'') You should know and be able to use concepts such as
discrete and continuous random variables; density functions; exponential distribution; expected value and variance
This means, for example, that you should be able to answer the following questions: Suppose a random variable X has density 2t for 0 < t < 1, 0 elsewhere. What are the values of E(X3)] and P(X < 0.5)?
