Probability & Statistics

Spring 2025 • Sharif University of Technology

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Course Details

  • Credits: 3
  • Prerequisites: Calculus I
  • Semester: Spring 2025
  • Lectures: Sunday & Tuesday
  • Time: 10:30 - 12:00
  • Location: Computer Engineering Department

Grading Policy (Total: 22 Points)

  • • Final Exam: 6 points
  • • Midterm Exam: 5 points
  • • Assignments: 8 points
  • • Quizzes: 2 points total
    • - Higher score: 1.5 points
    • - Lower score: 0.5 points
  • • Project: 1.5 points

Course Policy

1. Assignments

The course includes 6 assignment sets, each containing either a theoretical part only or both theoretical and practical components. Assignment release dates are specified in the course calendar.

Each assignment has a 10-day submission window (except for Assignment 3, which has a 23-day window). Students have a total of 10 days of permitted delays throughout the semester, with a maximum of 4 days per assignment. For each hour of unauthorized delay, 1% will be deducted from the assignment score. The delay for an assignment is calculated as the maximum delay between its theoretical and practical parts. Solutions will be posted on Quera and the course website after the late submission deadline.

Two days after each assignment release, a recorded video tutorial will be provided. For questions about assignments or tutorials, please post them on Quera or the course Telegram group. To avoid disturbing students and the teaching team, please uncheck the email notification option when asking questions on Quera.

To maintain course schedule integrity, assignments generally won't receive extensions. Extensions may only be granted in special circumstances at the teaching team's discretion.

Academic Integrity Policy:

While students may discuss assignments together, the final submission must be entirely their own work. Any copying from other students or internet sources constitutes plagiarism. Violations will be handled according to department policies.

2. Examinations

The course includes one midterm exam, one final exam, and two quizzes. All exam dates and topics are listed in the course calendar. Quizzes will be held during class time. Additional details (including midterm exam location and exact time) will be announced later.

3. Project

The course includes a two-phase project to be completed in teams of one or two students. Each phase has a two-week completion window, with release dates specified in the course calendar. Additional information about project topics and format will be announced later.

4. Additional Notes

  • • Regularly check the course website or Quera for news and assignments.
  • • Individual emails to teaching team members will not be answered. Please post your questions on Quera or the course Telegram group.

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About This Course

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Probability & Statistics theory, covering fundamental concepts through six distinct parts, each accompanied by carefully designed assignments.

Course Structure

  • The course is divided into six main sections, each with its own assignment that may include theoretical and/or practical components.
  • Each assignment has a 10-day completion window (with the exception of Assignment 3, which has a 23-day window due to the Nowruz holidays).
  • After each deadline, there's a 4-day late submission period. Students have a total of 10 days of permitted delays throughout the semester.
  • Late submissions are calculated hourly, and for assignments with both theoretical and practical parts, the maximum delay between the two parts is considered.

Support & Assessment

  • After each assignment release, a recorded problem-solving session will be provided to help students understand the assignment scope and solution approaches.
  • The course includes one midterm exam and two quizzes. Check the course calendar for specific topics and dates.

Bonus Project

The course features an optional bonus project divided into two phases (see calendar for release dates). Students should form teams of one or two members. We recommend choosing your teammate early in the semester!