This graduate-level course aims at familiarizing the students with some advanced concepts in applied probability and random process, with emphasis on their applications in science, engineering, and finance. The goal is to help graduate students to use stochastic tools in their research. The topics can be of interest to students in engineering/computer science, mathematics, and management. A previous course in probability is required.

The Commonwealth Honors College thesis or project is intended to provide students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members to define and carry out in-depth research or creative endeavors. It provides excellent preparation for students who intend to continue their education through graduate study or begin their professional careers. The student works closely with their 499Y Honors Research sponsor to pursue research on a topic or question of special interest to them in preparation for writing a 499T Honors Thesis or completing a 499P Honors Project.

The Commonwealth Honors College thesis or project is intended to provide students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members to define and carry out in-depth research or creative endeavors. It provides excellent preparation for students who intend to continue their education through graduate study or begin their professional careers. The student works closely with their 499Y Honors Research sponsor to pursue research on a topic or question of special interest to them in preparation for writing a 499T Honors Thesis or completing a 499P Honors Project.

Using Dugatkin's 4th edition of Principles of Animal Behavior (not required to purchase), this class will cover the principles of animal behavior science. Students should be prepared to take on the role of an animal behavior researcher and as such, we will focus on the principles, evolution, and function of animal behavior, and the methods and application of what we learn. Guest lecturers may include researchers focused on dog domestication and/or great apes in the wild.