Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie

College of Engineering and Technology

Course Syllabus
Course Title: Probability & Random Variables Course Number: 12130303
Year: 2019/2020 Semester: Spring
Department: Telecommunication Eng. Designation: Compulsory
Prerequisite(s): None
Instructor: Dr. Mutamed Khatib email:[email protected]

Office Hours:
Class Time: Sec1. SUN,,TUE, THU: 09-10 Class Room: H216
Sec2: SUN,,TUE, THU: 10-11 H216
Sec3. MON, WED: 09:30-11:00 H216

Course description: Axiomatic definition of probability spaces, combinational methods, conditional

probability, product spaces, random variables, distribution and density functions,
multivariate distributions, conditional distributions and densities, independent RVs,
functions of RVs, expected values, moments and characteristic functions
Textbook(s): Montgomery, D.C. and G.C. Runger, Applied Statistics and Probability for
Engineers, Fifth Edition, Wiley & Sons, New York, 2011
Other required material 1. P. Z. Peebles, Jr., Probability, Random Variables and Random Signal
(References): Principles, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2001
2. P. Suksompong “Introduction to Probability for Electrical Engineers”, Cornell
Univ., NY, 2008
3. Leon-Garcia, Probability and Random Processes for Electrical Engineering,
2nd Edition, Addison Wesley, 1994.
4. R. D. Yates and D. J. Goodman, Probability and Stochastic Processes, John
Wiley & Sons, 1999.
Course objectives: 1. To know and apply the basic probability principles.
2. To know and apply the basic principles of single and multiple RVs.
3. To know and apply the basic time/frequency domain principles of RVs.
4. To know and apply the basic time/frequency domain input-output relationships
concerning LTI systems with random inputs.
Topics covered and
Calendar: Topics Hours
1. The Role of Statistics in Engineering 4
a. The Engineering Method and Statistical Thinking
b. Collecting Engineering Data
 Basic Principles
 Retrospective Study
 Observational Study
 Designed Experiments
 A Factorial Experiment for the Connector Pull
Off Force Problem
 Observing Processes Over Time
c. Mechanistic and Empirical Models
d. Probability and Probability Models
2. Probability 10
a. Sample Spaces and Events
 Random Experiments
 Sample Spaces
 Events
 Counting Techniques
b. Interpretations of Probability
 Introduction
 Axioms of Probability
c. Addition Rules
d. Conditional Probability
e. Multiplication and Total Probability Rules
 Multiplication Rule
 Total Probability Rule
f. Independence
g. Bayes’ Theorem
h. Random Variables
3. Discrete Random Variables and Probability Distributions 10
a. Discrete Random Variables
b. Probability Distributions and Probability Mass Functions
c. Cumulative Distribution Functions
d. Mean and Variance of a Discrete Random Variable
e. Discrete Uniform Distribution
f. Binomial Distribution
 g. Geometric and Negative Binomial Distributions
 Geometric Distribution
 Negative Binomial Distribution
h. Hypergeometric Distribution
i. Poisson Distribution
4. Continuous Random Variables and Probability Distributions 10
a. Continuous Random Variables
b. Probability Distributions and Probability Density
Functions
c. Cumulative Distribution Functions
d. Mean and Variance of a Continuous Random Variable
e. Continuous Uniform Distribution
f. Normal Distribution
g. Normal Approximation to the Binomial and Poisson
Distributions
h. Continuity Corrections to Improve the Approximation
i. Exponential Distribution
j. Erlang and Gamma Distribution
 Erlang Distribution
 Gamma Distribution
k. Weibull Distribution
l. Lognormal Distribution
5. Joint Probability Distributions 10
a. Two Discrete Random Variables
 Joint Probability Distributions
 Marginal Probability Distributions
 Conditional Probability Distributions
 Independence
b. Multiple Discrete Random Variables
 Joint Probability Distributions
 Multinomial Probability Distribution
c. Two Continuous Random Variables
 Joint Probability Distributions
 Marginal Probability Distributions
 Conditional Probability Distributions
 Independence
d. Multiple Continuous Random Variables
e. Covariance and Correlation
f. Bivariate Normal Distribution
g. Linear Combinations of Random Variables
h. Functions of Random Variables
i. Moment Generating Functions
j. Chebyshev’s Inequality
Class schedule: 3 class each week; 50 minutes each
Grading Plan: 1st Exam (30 Points)
2nd Exam (30 Points)
Final Exam (40 Points) Will be announced by the registrar
General Notes: Class 1-University regulation regarding absentees will be Applied.
policies 2-Names will be read in the first 10 minutes, after that will be absent.
3- All mobiles must be switched off during class.

Relationship to program outcomes: State the relationship of course to program outcomes

ABET Program Outcomes
(a-k)
a 20 ability to apply knowledge of math engineering and science
b ability to design and conduct experiments and ability to analyze and interpret data
c 10 ability to design system components or process to meet a need
d ability to function in multidisciplinary teams
e 20 ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
f understanding professional and ethical responsibility
g ability to communicate effectively
h 30 Broad education to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal
context
I recognition of need and ability to engage in life long learning
j knowledge of contemporary issues
k 20 ability to use techniques, skills and tools in engineering practice

Prepared by: Dr Mutamed Khatib Date: 01/02/2020