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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Probability for Computer Science Certification Course is a massive open online course that discusses the important topics in probability. The course available in online format on the Swayam learning platform is not a typical mathematics course. The course will familiarise learners with the concepts of probability along with its applications in algorithms and computer science. The Probability for Computer Science Training will be provided by Prof. Nitin Saxena of IIT Kanpur. The course will be taught via video lectures and is aimed at the undergraduate or post-graduate level. The model of assessments constitutes assignments and exams upon completion of which, learners will receive the Probability for Computer Science Certification by NPTEL and IIT Kanpur.
The Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- 8 weeks duration
- 2 credit points
- Interactive platform
- E-text and videos
- Assignments
- Discussion forums
Programme Offerings
- Certificate of completion
- 8 Weeks Duration
- 2 Credit Points
- Interactive Platform
- Video Tutorial
- E-text
- Discussion Forums
- assignments
- Proctored exams
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IIT Kanpur |
The Probability for Computer Science Certification Fees is free. If the candidates need a certificate, you should register for a proctored exam by paying a fee of Rs. 1000.
Eligibility Criteria
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Exam Qualification Details
Students should score 75% out of 100 for the proctored exam of the course. You should score an average assignment score of 25% of the average of the best 6 out of 8 assignments. The final score will be calculated by adding the average assignment score and the exam score. You will receive the certificate only in case the average assignment score is >=10/25 and the exam score is >= 30/75.
What you will learn
After completing the Probability for Computer Science Certification Classes, you will learn about the following topics:
- Probability for finite space
- Sigma algebra
- Conditional probability
- Famous random variables.
- Concentration inequalities
- Boosting by Chernoff.
- Stochastic process.
- Stationary distribution
- Probabilistic method
- Streaming algorithms
Who it is for
The course is aimed at engineering students in the field of Computer Science Engineering, Mathematics, Electronics, Physics, Statistics, and related disciplines.
Admission Details
Follow the steps given below to enroll in the Probability for Computer Science Online Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_cy31/preview
Step 2: Click on the “Sign-in" or "Register" option at the right-hand top corner of the page.
Step 3: A new page opens and you can choose to sign in or sign-up with your username and password to proceed.
The Syllabus
Instructors
IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The exams for the course will be conducted online at one of the exam centres.
Yes, you will receive certification after successfully completing the course.
The Probability for Computer Science Online Course is organized by the faculty of IIT Kanpur in collaboration with Swayam.
Yes, the course provides 2 credit points.
No, only the e-certificate will be available to students.
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