Introduction to Stochastic Processes

Course aim

To introduce students to concepts of stochastic processes and their analysis by mathematical techniques and simulation.

Course content

Simple Markov chains (discrete time); recurrence, transience, stationary distributions;
Poisson processes (continuous time); Renewal processes, Brownian motion, Elementary stochastic differential equations; Queues and their simple simulations; Modern simulation techniques using Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC).

Textbook(s)

Taha, H. 2007, Operations Research: an Introduction, 8th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MATH 1054	Calculus 1
MATH 1056	Linear Algebra

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Final examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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