2020-2021 / MATH0079-1

Stochastic process

Duration

30h Th, 10h Pr, 20h Proj.

Number of credits

 Master in mathematics (120 ECTS)8 crédits 
 Master in mathematics (60 ECTS)8 crédits 

Lecturer

Céline Esser

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Introduction to stochastic processes and stochastic integration
I. Refresher
II. Discrete-time stochastic processes and martingales
III. Continuous-time stochastic processes 
IV. Brownian motion
V. Martingales
VI. Sample path properties of the Brownian motion
VII. Itô Integration

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The objective is to offer the student the necessary tools to enter a very active but demanding research field. 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

It is compulsory to have a solid background in mathematics (BA in mathematics). 
 
The course "Introduction to Stochastic Processes" is not a pre-requisite. 

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Ex cathedra classes, exercice sessions and a personal work.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

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Recommended or required readings

See French section

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

An oral examination consisting of theory, exercises and presentation of the personal work will be organized. 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Course taught in French every two years

Contacts

Céline Esser
Email : Celine.Esser@uliege.be 
Département de Mathématique, Allée de la Découverte, 12, B37, 4000 Liège Belgium Office 0/62