Course Catalog - 2015-2016

     

ELEC 281 - NUMBER HISTORY/GAMES OF CHANCE

Long Title: HISTORY OF NUMBERS AND GAMES OF CHANCE
Department: Electrical & Computer Eng.
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Starting with the colorful history of numbers, we discover their use to characterize chance or luck through probability; students will participate in one major project and submit a report-application areas include physics, computer science, sports, finance, etc. The course is accessible to sophomores and juniors in science, engineering or business. Cross-list: COMP 281, STAT 281.