Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes

Organiser

Lecturer
Prof. Dr. Evgeny Spodarev

Lecturer
Dr. Michael Juhos


Time and place

The course will be organised via Moodle. Click here for the Moodle course.

Lecture
Monday, 10:00–12:00, N25 H3
Thursday, 10:00–12:00, N25 H3

Exercise
Monday, 16:00–18:00, N25 H3


Length

4 hours lecture and 2 hours exercise


Prerequisites

Analysis I and II, Linear Algebra I and II, Elementary Probability and Statistics.

It is recommended to have attended the lecture Measure Theory.


Target audience

Bachelor Mathematics, Mathematics and Management, and Mathematical Biometry.


Contents

The lecture is a continuation of the lecture “Elementary Probability and Statistics”. In addition, stochastic processes and important examples are introduced.

The lecture focuses on the following topics:

  • Lebesgue integral
  • Conditional expectation
  • Characteristic function
  • Types of convergence
  • Limit theorems
  • Introduction to the theory of random functions
  • Elementary stochastic processes, e. g. Brownian motion and Poisson process

Lecture notes

The lecture notes can be downloaded here.


Exam

The exams will take place on 01/08/2025 and 06/10/2025.

The prerequisite for participation in both exams is passing the prerequisites. At least 50 % of the exercise points must be achieved.

Please register for the exam on the university portal in good time before the exam (only possible if you have passed the prerequisites).

Contact

Lecturer

Prof. Dr. Evgeny Spodarev
Office: Helmholtzstraße 18, Room 1.65
Office hours: by appointment
E-mail: Evgeny.Spodarev(at)uni-ulm.de
Homepage

Assistant

Dr. Michael Juhos
Office: Helmholtzstraße 18, Room 1.41
Office hours: by appointment
E-mail: michael.juhos(at)uni-ulm.de
Homepage

Announcements

Current announcements will be posted here regularly.