Introduction to techniques of mathematical logic, proof, and fundamental structures in probability and statistics. The curriculum includes sets, inequalities, functions, continuity, limits, infinity, and random numbers and simulation. Applications to high-dimensional probability, data science, and statistics. Mastery of this material is essential for students continuing to all three PSTAT programs.
5
UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeThe midterm and final were both very fair and we were given plenty of practice problems/tests to help prepare us. Prof Solis really cares about us understanding the concepts and uses the Book of Proof to teach her class. Sections were very helpful to practice more proofs and a little extra credit/curve was given at the end of the class.
great lecturer and great notes BUT the final and midterm combined are worth 60% of your grade, no curve. 1/2 of questions on midterm were either not taught yet or were mentioned literally the day before the exam. pretty much impossible to get an A since midterm was a wreck. regret taking this class so much. attend section, ta is very helpful.
Sharon is a very sweet person. She dedicates her lectures to addressing concepts in a simple way and gives time to work on practice problems and receive feedback. The textbook, provided for free, is recommended for additional work on practice problems. Ensure to revise for her exams: the midterm and final are each worth 40% of the entire grade.
run. her class is way to hard for a supposed beginner class and she doesnt gaf about her students. ive never had a worse professor at ucsb
No one shows up to lecture and its no surprise why. The speed and the constant assumptions that we know what to do is tiring. I would like to ask questions but I am so confused that you dont know where to start. On top of this they were very late posting the answer key for the final which is absurd. If you dont go to office hours you're cooked.
This has been one of the worst experiences I have had with a class at UCSB. Professor Solis barley lectures, she talks at you as if you already know the material and moves way too fast for a beginner coding class. I went to lectures but I still had to teach myself every concept before the midterm/final. Communication was awful and disappointing.