ECE 604Stochastic Processes

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Engineering
Subject: Electrical and Computer Engineering

When it runs

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Theory of random variables, vectors and processes. Conditional probabilities and expectations. Convergence of sequences of random variables. Markov chains in discrete and continuous time. Poisson processes. Basic renewal processes. Stationary random processes, correlation, and power spectra. Emphasis on problem solving using probabilistic approaches.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

ECE 715

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	4645	20 / 40	ThF 13:00–14:20

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention ECE 604, August 2015 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2017

Oct 28, 2017 Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”

u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”

u/Jackhofmann: “… ECE 361 ECE 390 ECE 400A ECE 400B ECE 451 ECE 484 ECE 498A ECE 498B ECE 499 ECE 600 ECE 601 ECE 604 ECE 606 ECE 611 ECE 613 ECE 614 ECE 621 ECE 630 ECE 633 ECE 635 ECE 636 ECE 637 ECE 639 ECE 650 ECE 651 ECE 658 ECE 6604PD ECE 6610PD ECE 6616PD ECE 662 ECE 664 ECE 667 ECE 671 …”

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Fall 2015

Dec 24, 2015 Best marks 7 points, 74 comments

“Given all these posts about everyone failing courses this term, switch it up and post your best grades from this term or in the past, or grades which far exceeded your expectations in a course. …”

u/Jyan: “90 in ECE604 after half the class got 30 on the midterm and dropped out. I think they give out grades pretty easily in graduate school, but I know I did well and it was hard af so I'm happy.”

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Oct 22, 2015 Fall 2015 Final Exam Schedule 23 points, 20 comments

u/Jyan: “Does anyone have word on when graduate classes will be posted? Do they get scheduled later or elsewhere or something?”

u/Jyan: “Mine are not - ECE 604 & ECE 611.”

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Spring 2015

Aug 28, 2015 Free Talk Friday 16 points, 76 comments

“Welcome to Free Talk Friday, where you are able to talk about whatever you want. Please keep it respectful and remember that subreddit rules still apply.”

u/Jyan: “Incomming graduate student in ECE. Supervisor is Sherman Shen, anyone know him? My classes (ECE611 & ECE604) intimidate me :|”

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In 42 terms, Fall 2006 to Winter 2024