Statistics · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027
SDSU STAT 550 — Applied Probability
3.00 units
7 enrollment options
Computation of probabilities via enumeration and simulation, discrete and continuous distributions, moments of random variables. Markov chains, counting and queuing processes, and selected topics.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: MATH 151 and MATH 254. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
- MATH 151 and MATH 254. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7374 Discussion | In person | Open | 79 / 119 | Tue/Thu 4:00 PM–5:15 PM | PG 242 | Laura Scott | 4.0/5 · 90 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 74% take again |
| 10659 Discussion | In person | Open | 3 / 25 | Mon 4:25 PM–7:25 PM | COBL 105 | Huan Qin | No rating |
| 10895 Discussion | In person | Open | 47 / 52 | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | HT 022 | Laura Scott | 4.0/5 · 90 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 74% take again |
Spring 2027 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9046 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 90 | Mon/Wed 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | OP 230 | Laura Scott | 4.0/5 · 90 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 74% take again |
| 8915 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 90 | Mon/Wed 5:30 PM–6:45 PM | LH 343 | Laura Scott | 4.0/5 · 90 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 74% take again |
Summer 2027 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 Discussion | Online asynchronous | Open | 0 / 80 | TBA | ONLINE | Laura Scott | 4.0/5 · 90 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 74% take again |
| 2117 Discussion | Online asynchronous | Open | 0 / 80 | TBA | ONLINE | Rebecca Ortega | 2.4/5 · 34 reviews Difficulty 3.6 · 38% take again |