Generating functions, discrete and continuous time Markov chains; random walks; branching processes; birth-death processes; Poisson processes, point processes.
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UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeProfessor Ichiba is very organized, grading criteria is very clear, and Final was a project instead of a test. This class was challenging but all the work was doable. His lectures sadly are very boring and you don't necessarily need to attend class as it's all posted online. He clearly is a very intelligent guy.
Really accommodating and helpful
He's nice and willing to help, and accessible outside class. As a person, I'd rate him as a 5. Not sure if it's because he's filling in for another prof, but the class itself sucks. Lectures are vague, and the exams, homework, and section problems are all completely different. Also, the grading criteria is terrible and unclear. overall not very fun
One of the most patient and caring professors I've had. Accommodated my disability wonderfully and was very helpful when I was struggling to absorb all the material. Provides HW solutions to help us out, which was a godsend for the final -- final was basically HW and lecture problems but slightly different. Glad he's the head of the dept now.