STAT3921 Stochastic Processes (Advanced) (University of Sydney): rated 2.1/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
STAT3921 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 随机过程（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
A stochastic process is a mathematical model of time-dependent random phenomena and is employed in numerous fields of application, including economics, finance, insurance, physics, biology, chemistry and computer science. This unit will establish basic properties of discrete-time Markov chains including random walks and branching processes.
STAT3921 has 3 scored reviews: overall 2.1/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.1/5).
On Reddit: "Best: Meredith Jordan (CHEM1911) - Makes Chemistry in general enjoyable and easy to follow. Still see her often on campus with her daughter. Brent McParland (PCOL2021) - Very chill man. Helped me understand what pharmacology generally looks like Constance Bailey (CHEM) - For mak…"
On Reddit: "If you do STAT3021 without doing STAT2011 I think you'd be a bit fucked. I'm speaking as someone who did STAT2911 and STAT3921 (2911 in S1 '23 and 3921 in S2 '24). Even after doing STAT2011, I'd probably recommend doing a few other math units just get into the hang of things, an…"
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Q: Is STAT3921 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: overall 2.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches STAT3921, and when is it offered?
A: STAT3921 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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