Which Class Should I Drop?

[treblekicker]

Well, Advanced Multivariate Calc is essential, so I would definitely keep that. And you definitely would want to get Real Analysis on your transcript before you apply, so that is probably a keeper.

As for Probability II and Math Stats, I think you would probably struggle a lot in Math Stats without the material covered in probability II and some of the material covered in Multivariate Calc.

Also, as others have said, Baby Rudin is a rather difficult read on your own. However, it is a great reference for while you are taking a course in Real Analysis, or, after you have completed such a course.

[treblekicker]

Originally Posted by pevdoki1

No. I learned Analysis 1 without Rudin, and only Analysis II out of Rudin (we went straight to later chapters).

What did you use for Analysis I? My course used Gordon, which kind of avoid point-set topology and threw it in at the end of the text.

[YoungEconomist]

Originally Posted by treblekicker

As for Probability II and Math Stats, I think you would probably struggle a lot in Math Stats without the material covered in probability II and some of the material covered in Multivariate Calc.

Well, probability 1 is not even a prereq for math stats (so it seems unlikely you'd be expected to know probability 2). On the other hand, multi-variable calc is not a prereq for math stats, but it is recommended.

Now, I'm wondering which class I should drop probability 2 or math stats? Any advice on this (new) dilemma would be greatly appreciated.

Edit - Actually I just realized that math stats is 5 credits (while probability 2 is only 3) and since I'll need the credits, I guess I'll likely be taken math stats.

[C152dude]

Prob 2 - it appears you could easily pick up the material through self-study.

[YoungEconomist]

Originally Posted by C152dude

Prob 2 - it appears you could easily pick up the material through self-study.

Will they also cover this stuff during first year core classes?

[C152dude]

Originally Posted by YoungEconomist

Will they also cover this stuff during first year core classes?

In econ stats.

Can you take whatever course you cannot take over the summer during fall? You are graduating before spring, correct?

[YoungEconomist]

Originally Posted by C152dude

Can you take whatever course you cannot take over the summer during fall? You are graduating before spring, correct?

I'm only staying at the university until fall. I think I'll probably just drop probability theory 2, and try to study some of it on my own. I imagine what I'll need to know from that class will be covered at some point during econ phd courses, and if not then I'll just have to learn it on my own.

[mogelsworth]

youngeconomist- are you at Univ. Washington? If so, I highly recommend Real Analysis. Intro Math Stats (econ/stat 481 I think) is taught as grad level math stats, in fact most of the people in your class will be first year econ grad students. If Sirakaya is teaching this, I would not take it. If it's someone else from the stats department, I would, however try to get into one of the grad study groups, otherwise it's very difficult.

[YoungEconomist]

Originally Posted by mogelsworth

youngeconomist- are you at Univ. Washington? If so, I highly recommend Real Analysis. Intro Math Stats (econ/stat 481 I think) is taught as grad level math stats, in fact most of the people in your class will be first year econ grad students. If Sirakaya is teaching this, I would not take it. If it's someone else from the stats department, I would, however try to get into one of the grad study groups, otherwise it's very difficult.

Would you advise I take probability 2 instead of math stats?

[mogelsworth]

I didn't take the probability sequence, but I highly advise against taking math stats at UW as an undergrad unless you've seen some of the material before. Otherwise, take as much math as you can handle while getting decent grades.