Course Number and Name: IEGR 351.

001: Probability and Statistics II

Credits and Contact Hours: 3 credits; 3 contact hours
Instructor’s Name: Jessye L. B. Talley, Ph.D.
Textbook:
Johnson, Richard, A. Probability and Statistics For Engineers 8th Ed. Pearson Prentice Hall,
ISBN 0-321-64077-2

References:
Montgomery, D.C., Runger, G.C. and Hubele, N.F., Engineering Statistics, 5th Edition, John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., ISBN 13 978-0-470-63147-8

Course Information:
Catalog Description
This course includes Concept of Random Variables, Discrete Probability Distributions,
Continuous Probability Distributions, Point Estimation, One and Two Sample Hypothesis
Testing, Analysis of Variance, Completely Randomized Experiments, Randomized
Complete Block Experiments, and Regression Analysis.
Prerequisites: MATH 242, IEGR 251
Goals for the Course:
Specific Outcomes of Instruction:
This course will equip the student with statistical tools that can be used for data analysis. It will
also prepare students for graduate studies in engineering, business, science, or mathematics. On
completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of random variables and their distributions in order to solve

engineering problems.
2. Explain and apply the concept of probability and the laws associated with it for real
world problems.
3. Infer when to use various statistical tests based on a given data set.
4. Interpret and analyze results from a statistical test.
5. Write professional project reports.
6. Present findings that are clear and accurate.
7. Gain fundamental knowledge required in courses such as design of experiments, quality
and reliability, etc.
8. Understand when to use the Institutional Review Board Process (IRB)
9. Develop an IRB proposal for research project.
Topics:
1. Random Variables
2. Probability Distributions
3. Probability Densities
4. Point Estimation
5. Hypothesis Testing
6. Analysis of Variance
7. Randomized experiments and testing
8. Regression Analysis

Class Schedule:
The class will meet on Monday and Wednesday from 1:00pm – 2:20 pm remotely.

Grade Evaluation:
The weights for each type of evaluation are given below:

Category Weight
Quizzes 5%
Assignments 15%
Paper Review 10%
Project 25%
Midterm Exam 25%
Final Exam 25%

Grading Scheme:
The following grading scheme shows the final percentages needed to complete the course with
the specified letter grade.
Percentage Grade

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

0-69 F

Office Hours:
I will hold office hours at the following times through Zoom however students must use calendy
(https://calendly.com/jessye-talley/15min) to sign up for a time slot. If you cannot reach Dr.
Talley during these times you may email to schedule an appointment or post your question in the
virtual office hours discussion board.

Instructor
M,W : 11:00am-12:00noon, 2:30-3:30pm
 T: 1pm-3pm
By appointment

Contact Info:
Dr. Jessye Talley, Assistant Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering, SEB 325
Telephone: 443- 885-2745 Fax: (443) 885-8218, Email: [email protected]

Prepared By: Dr. Jessye L. B. Talley Ph.D.

Course Policies:
Attendance
• Students are expected to be in class and on-time.
• If a student misses excessive classes they will fail the course according to the
student handbook.

• Students not being able to attend should provide prior notice to the instructor and
subsequent official documentation.

• If no prior arrangement has been made and neither I nor a substitute instructor has arrived
by 15 minutes after the scheduled start of class, the students may log off.
Grading Objections
• All objections to grades should be made in writing within the week of the work in question has
been returned. Objections made after this period has elapsed will not be considered.

General Classroom Policies

• Students are encouraged to participate in all class sessions.
• Mobile phones, pagers, etc. MUST be silenced during all classroom lectures and examinations.
• Each student is responsible for all announcements made in class, sent to your MSU e-mail account
and posted on Canvas. This includes scheduling of exams and homework assignments etc.
• There will be a 3 to 5-minute period during the class session where questions concerning
assignments can be asked. After that, additional questions and points of clarification can be made
on an individual basis during office hours.
• Students should conduct themselves in a manner that exemplifies the values, achievement, self-
determination, and respect statements of the university.
• Failure to observe the classroom policies may adversely affect your grade.

Computer Skills/Usage
• Canvas will be used to house all information related to the course. Students will receive
announcements when modules are available weekly other correspondence will be on a case by
case basis. I will respond to emails within 24 to 48 hours (Monday through Friday). Emails
should be limited to questions related to grade discrepancies, correspondence about attendance or
office hours outside of the time listed below.
• When writing emails to the professor please using a greeting of Hello, Good Morning, Good
Afternoon or Dr. Talley. Please write your message in a professional manner without exclamation
points. All disrespectful emails or other forms of communication will be sent to the Department
Chair.
Extra Credit

• Do not expect extra credit assignments. Please submit the work assigned to ensure that you
maximize your grade for this class.

Assignments

• During the semester several assignments will be assigned. These are simply small assignments that
you can work on that will help to reinforce the material. The assignments will vary in style.
Assignments will be given and due at the beginning of the class stated.
• Points will be assigned based on a pre-defined set of criteria (rubric).
• No emailed assignments will be accepted.
• Assignments must be completed with a partner.
• No late work will be accepted.

Project
• Each group will be required to complete a final project. More information about this assignment
will be given at a later date.

Discussion Boards:

• Two discussion boards will be available for this course. The first discussion board (Virtual Café)
will be used for students to interact with their peers on topics related to class concepts and for
class projects. The second discussion board “Virtual Office Hours” will provide another way to
ask any questions you may have on assignments if you cannot not make it to a zoom session. I
will check the Virtual Office Hours board once in the morning and once in the evening (Monday-
Friday). I will check the Virtual Café discussion board at least once a week.

Examinations
• All students will be required to sign a pledge of honor code. Your exam will not be graded if this
is not signed.
• Students will be notified of the exam date at least one week earlier.
• If an open book test or exam is announced, please bring your own book(s), note(s), etc. No
borrowing of books, notes, calculators, and other paraphernalia will be allowed during exams.
• On exam day please have camera on and
• Exams will be graded based on a point system.

Grade

Please be sure to complete all assignments and come to class and do well on all tests. At the end
of the semester, I will not negotiate grades with you.

Final Grade
A series of polls we be available 10 minutes before the class is over and closed after that time on
Wednesday’s. You will need to complete all polls in order to receive a 1 point bonus added on to
your final grade for the course.

Final Exam
Before the final exam all assignments will be graded. You will see your final grade without the
final exam. The following calculation will be used to see how many points you need on the final
exam to get an A, B, or C out of the course.
To get an A
(Final Grade-90)/0.25

To get a B
(Final Grade-80)/0.25

To get a C
(Final Grade-70)/0.25

Compliance with Disability Act

Morgan State University’s Student Disability Support Services is committed to providing all services and
operating all programs in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended
and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The University is required to provide equal
access and equal opportunities for individuals with documented disabilities. If you have a disability that
requires an accommodation during the semester, please REGISTER with the Office of Student
Disability Service (OSDSS) located on campus in the Earl Richardson Library Rm 127A or 131
(443-885-1719). Make sure that you notify OSDSS of any disability accommodation requests prior
to the start of classes or within the first two weeks of classes.
Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty is not valued in the School of Engineering. Under no circumstance(s) shall a
student represent the original words or ideas of others as your own. If any words or ideas used in a
class posting or assignment submission do not represent your original words or ideas, then the student
committed academic fraud. Therefore, all students are expected to conform to all University standards
of conduct in accordance with the Policy on Academic Dishonesty as per the University Catalog. All
work presented on examinations and assignments must be of your own (or your team if one is
allowed). Furthermore, cell phone usage is prohibited during class. Smart electronic devices (i.e.,
phones, tablets, laptops, MacBooks, etc.) will not be allowed for use on any quiz or exam. Any
deviation from this policy will be regarded as academic dishonesty,1 including but not limited to
cheating, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, fabrication, collusion, duplicate submission,
academic misconduct, improper computer/calculator use, improper online/hybrid course use,
disruptive behavior, plagiarism, deception2, and professorial misconduct.2 Consequently, the student
will receive a “F” for the exam, assignment and/or final grade as deemed appropriate for any act(s) of
academic dishonesty. The student has the right to appeal the action taken by submitting in writing to
the School of Engineering Judicial Committee to request for a hearing on the academic fraud
allegation(s) within the same semester by emailing [email protected].
Excusal from Assignments and Examinations
• Excusal from submitting homework assignment on-time:
- If an emergency arises and a student cannot submit the homework on or before the due date,
the student MUST give notification to the instructor NO MORE THAN 48 HOURS AFTER
the due date. The excuse will be validated at the discretion of the instructor. If the excuse is
accepted, the student will be exempted from that homework assignment and his or her
homework grade will be computed based on the remaining assignments. After the solutions are
posted, absolutely no homework will be accepted. A zero will be assigned for that assignment.
- Excusal from an examination:
Excusal of a student from an exam due to an emergency such as student illness, family illness
or death, etc. requires valid and provable documentation before the student is eligible for the
makeup exam. The documentation must be given to the instructor NO MORE THAN 48
HOURS AFTER the due date. Notification must be given to the instructor NO LESS THAN
24 HOURS BEFORE the scheduled exam for all other excuses such as job interviews,
conference/workshops, etc. The excuse will be validated at the discretion of the instructor. If
a student is eligible for a makeup exam, see the section below.

Makeup Assignments/Examinations/Quizzes
• There will be no makeup assignments given.
• Makeup exams will be given at a date announced by the instructor for special circumstances. The
makeup exams may be different and more challenging than those administered on the original date.

Important Dates to Remember

Last day to drop a course without grade evaluation: February 4th, 2021
Classes End May 13th, 2021
Final Examinations: TBA

Date Prepared: 1/27/2021

Tentative Course Schedule
*subject to change
Class Topic Readings
Weeks1-2 Sampling Chapter 6
Distributions
Weeks 3-5 Hypothesis Testing Chapter 7
Weeks 6-7 Comparing Two Chapter 8
Treatments
Weeks 8-9 Inferences Chapter 10
Concerning
Inferences
Weeks 10 Inferences Chapter 11
Concerning
Proportions
Weeks 11-12 Simple Linear Chapter 12
Regression
Weeks 13-14 Analysis of Variance Chapter 15