MATH1004

Finite Probability and Applications

Not open to students who have completed their Mathematics Core Curriculum Requirement without permission of the Department Chairperson (except for Psychology majors completing their second mathematics corequisite). This course, for students in the humanities, social sciences, and Lynch School of Education, is an introduction to finite combinatorics and probability, emphasizing applications. Topics include finite sets and partitions, enumeration, probability, expectation, and random variables.

Course overview

Department
Mathematics
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Mathematics (All undergraduates)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

3.71 / 5

Based on 1,162 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Nathan T Geist · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 02
    Summer 2026 · Nathan T Geist, Joaquin Ignacio Lema Perez · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 04
    Summer 2026 · Joaquin Ignacio Lema Perez · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Amy L Doherty · Gasson Hall 202 MWF 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Amy L Doherty · Gasson Hall 202 MWF 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Tf · Gasson Hall 210 MWF 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Tf · 245 Beacon Street Room 205 MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 05
    Fall 2026 · Tf · Gasson Hall 203 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered
  • Section 06
    Fall 2026 · Tf · Gasson Hall 302 MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered