ACS 204 — Probability Theory for Actuarial Science
ACS department course · Nigerian universities
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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
explain the axioms (laws) of probability
explain some basic probability distributions/random variables
demonstrate good knowledge of some basic theorems of probability theory
develop adequate skills to solve problems involving discrete and continuous probabilities
explain the application of conditional probability and theorems involving conditional probability
apply the concept of central moments and moment generating function; and
Course contents
Random variables and their distributions. Probability distribution functions. Probability density function. Mathematical expectation. Variance. Moments, central moments and moment generating functions. Discrete uniform distribution. Poisson distribution. Binomial distribution. Negative binomial distribution. Geometric distribution.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study ACS 204.