National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS)

Department of Humanities & Sciences

Probability and Statistics

Course Code: MATH-361 Semester: 5th
Credit Hours: 3+0 Prerequisite Codes: Nil
Instructor: Ansar
Class: BEE-12ABCD
Shahzadi
Office: A-303,
SEECS, Faculty Telephone Ext: 051-90852361
Block
Lecture Days: Monday to Friday E-mail: [email protected]
Consulting Hours:
Class Rooms:
Wednesday (10-1050),
1,7,10,12,13 and 14
Thursday (11-1150)
Lab Engineer: Lab Engineer Email:
Computational
Knowledge Group: Updates on LMS: Every week
Mathematics

Course Description:

This course covers probability theory and various descriptive statistical techniques for collecting
analyzing and interpreting data. The course also covers inferential statistics that includes sampling,
estimation of parameters and testing of hypothesis.

Course Objectives:

The successful completion should develop understanding of the systems which involve uncertainty.
Further, it should lay down the analyzing and evaluating techniques for these systems.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

After successful completion of the course, the students should be able to: PLO BT Level*
CLO-1: Explain the basic concept of Statistics and Probability and their need in
1 C-2
engineering/Sciences.
CLO-2: Analyze random variables, probability distributions and sampling
1 C-4
distributions.
CLO-3: Apply different probability and statistics techniques in engineering
2 C-3
problems.

* BT= Bloom’s Taxonomy, C=Cognitive domain, P=Psychomotor domain, A= Affective domain

Knowledge (C-1), Comprehension (C-2), Application (C-3), Analysis (C-4), Synthesis (C-5), Evaluation (C-6)
Perception (P-1), Set (P-2), Guided Response (P-3), Mechanism (P-4), Complete Overt Response (P-5), Adaption (P-6), Organization (P-7)

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 National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS)
Department of Humanities & Sciences

Mapping of CLOs to Program Learning Outcomes

PLOs/CLOs CLO-1 CLO-2 CLO-3

PLO 1 (Engineering Knowledge) √ √
PLO 2 (Problem Analysis) √
PLO 3 (Design/Development of Solutions)
PLO 4 (Investigation)
PLO 5 (Modern tool usage)
PLO 6 (The Engineer and Society)
PLO 7 (Environment and Sustainability)
PLO 8 (Ethics)
PLO 9 (Individual and Team Work)
PLO 10 (Communication)
PLO 11 (Project Management)
PLO 12 (Lifelong Learning)

Mapping of CLOs to Assessment Modules and Weightages (In accordance with NUST statutes)
To be filled in at the end of the course.
Assessments/CLOs CLO-1 CLO-2 CLO-3
Quizzes: 10%
Assignments & Class Presentation: 10%
Mid Term: 30%
End Semester Exam:50%
Total : 100 %

Books:

Text Books:
• Advanced Engineering Mathematics (9th Edition) by Ervin Kreyszig.
• Probability and Statistics for Engineers, Sixth Edition by Richard A. Johnson Calculus (6th Edition) by
Swokowski, Olinick and Pence.

Reference Books:
• Introduction to Statistical Theory (Part I & II), Seventh Edition by Prof Sher Muhammad Chaudhry& Dr.
Shahid Kamal.
• Probability and Statistics for Engineers & Scientists, Seventh Edition by Walpole Myers.
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School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS)
Department of Humanities & Sciences

Probability and Statistics by Murray R. Spiegel.

Estimated
Sr. No Main Topics to be covered Contact
Hours
Graphical Representation of Data: Stem-and-Leaf Plot,
3
1 Histogram, Boxplot;

2 Mean, Standard Deviation, Variance 3

Sample Space, Experiment Outcomes, and Sampling with and without

3 3
replacement, Set theory
Introduction to theory of Probability, Theorems of Probability, Conditional
4 3
probability
5 Permutations and Combinations 3

6 Random Variables and Probability Distributions 3

7 Mean and Variance of a Distribution, Expectation, Moments 3

8 Binomial, Poisson & Hypergeometric distributions 3

Mid Term

10 Normal distribution 3
11 Normal Distribution 3

12 Distributions of several Random Variables 3

13 Random Sampling, Point estimation of Parameters 3

14 Confidence intervals, Testing of hypothesis. Decisions 3

15 Quality control, Control chart , Goodness of Fit, Chi-square test 3

16 Acceptance sampling, errors & rectification. 3

17 Regression Analysis. 3

ESE

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School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS)
Department of Humanities & Sciences

Grading Policy:
The quizzes will be unannounced and normally last for ten minutes. The question
framed is to test the concepts involved in last few lectures. Number of quizzes that
will be used for evaluation is at the instructor’s discretion. Grading for quizzes will
be on a fixed scale of 0 to 10. A score of 10 indicates an exceptional attempt
Quiz Policy:
towards the answer and a score of 1 indicates your answer is entirely wrong but
you made a reasonable effort towards the solution. Scores in between indicate very
good (8-9), good (6-7), satisfactory (4-5), and poor (2-3) attempt. Failure to make
a reasonable effort to answer a question scores a 0.

To develop comprehensive understanding of the subject, assignments will be given.

Late assignments will not be accepted / graded. All assignments will count towards
the total (No ‘best-of’ policy). The students are advised to do the assignment
themselves. Copying of assignments is highly discouraged and violations will be
Assignment Policy:
dealt with severely by referring any occurrences to the disciplinary committee. The
questions in the assignment are meant to be challenging to give students confidence
and extensive knowledge about the subject matter and enable them to prepare for
the exams.

SEECS maintains a zero tolerance policy towards plagiarism. While collaboration

and group wok in this course is highly encouraged, you must ensure that you do not
claim other people’s work/ ideas as your own. Each student is required to submit
his/her own contribution(s). Your writings must be your own thoughts. Plagiarism occurs
Plagiarism: when the words, ideas, assertions, theories, figures, images, programming codes of
others are presented as your own work. You must cite and acknowledge all sources
of information in your assignments. Failing to comply with the SEECS plagiarism
policy will lead to strict penalties including zero marks in assignments and referral
to the academic coordination office for disciplinary action.

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