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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: MTH301
Course Name: Probability and Statistics
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction:
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Necessary
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HATİCE ESRA ÖZKAN UÇAR
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. Murat ALAN
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: In this course, the student is expected to understand the basic arguments of probability and statistics theory and to be competent enough to apply them.
Course Content: Probability types and statistical analysis approaches

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Calculates permutations and combinations.
2) Understands what a random variable is.
3) Defines basic probability terminologies such as experiment, result, sample space, event.
4) Defines a probability distribution and probability density function.
5) Understands the concept of mathematical expectation.
6) Explains the concepts of joint, marginal and conditional distribution.
7) Understands when/where specific probability distributions should be used.
8) It defines various special continuous distributions.
9) Can solve problems independently.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Sets, Combinatoric Methods, Binomial Coefficients I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
2) Sample Space, Event, Probability of an Event, Some Probability Rules I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
3) Conditional Probability, Independent Events, Bayes Theorem I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
4) Random Variables, Discrete Probability Distribution I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
5) Continuous Random Variables I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
6) Common Distributions I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
7) Marginal and Conditional Distributions I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
8) Mathematical Expectation of a Random Variable, Moments I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
9) Chebyshev's Theorem, Moment Generating Functions I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
10) Product Moments, Conditional Expectation I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
11) Discrete Uniform Distribution, Bernolli Distribution, Binomial Distribution I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
12) Negative Binomial and Geometric Distributions, Hypergeometric Distribution I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
13) Poisson Distribution, Uniform Distribution I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
14) Normal Distribution, Normal Approach to Binomial Distribution, Normal Approach to Poisson Distribution I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
15) Finals Week
16) Finals Week
17) Finals Week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Murray R. Spiegel, John J. Schiller, and R. Alu Srinivasan, Probability and Statistics, Schaum's Outline Series, Third Edition, New York, ISBN: 978-0-07-154426-9, 2009.
I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.
References: Murray R. Spiegel, John J. Schiller, and R. Alu Srinivasan, Probability and Statistics, Schaum's Outline Series, Third Edition, New York, ISBN: 978-0-07-154426-9, 2009.
I. Miller, M. Miller, John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Pearson Prentice Hall, Seventh Edition, New Jersey, ISBN: 0978-0-13-124646-1, 2004.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. 2
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. 2
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 2
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. 1
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. 1
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. 2
7) Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. 1
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. 2
9) Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. 1
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. 1
11) Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions 2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Homework
Problem Çözme

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Uzman / Jüri Değerlendirmesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Kanaat Notu 1 % 10
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Aktiviteye Hazırlık Aktivitede Harçanan Süre Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre Workload
Course Hours 17 2 34
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Midterms 1 48 48
Final 1 48 48
Total Workload 158