POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Course code: Course Title: Classification: Credits:
ENGI 2270 Probability and Statistics for Engineers Required 3
Prerequisites: Co- requisites: Schedule:
MATH 1350 N/A Two Two-hour lecture periods per
week
Course Description:
This course introduces the students to the basic concepts of probability and statistics and its application to the solution
of engineering problems. Principles of probability theory, discrete and continuous random variables, probability
distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation and simple linear regression concepts will be essential to identify, formulate
and solve engineering problems.
Textbook:
1. Douglas C. Montgomery & George Runger (2017), Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers, 7th edition,
Wiley.
References:
1. Walpole, R., Myers, R., Myers, S., & Ye, K. (2016). Probability and Statistics for Engineers and
Scientists, 9th edition. Pearson. ISBN-10: 1292161361
Course learning objectives:
1. Calculate the number of outcomes in sample space of an experiment. (Understanding Level. SO 1)
2. Calculate and interpret the probabilities of events in discrete sample spaces.
3. Calculate measures of central tendency and variability and to construct a histogram. (Understanding Level. SO 1)
4. Apply discrete distributions (Binomial and Poisson) to the solution of engineering problems.
5. Apply continuous distributions (Normal and Exponential) to the solution of engineering problems.
6. State a hypothesis test for engineering problems.
7. Evaluate a hypothesis test for engineering experiments. (Evaluating Level. SO 1,6)
8. Calculate the parameter for a simple lineal regression. (Understanding Level. SO 1)
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TOPICS COVERED
Meeting Module Topics
Sample Space and Events: Probability concepts, Axions, Addition and multiplication rules.
1-2 1
Venn Diagrams
3-4 2 Sample Space and Events: Counting techniques, conditional concepts, independent, and total
probability rules.
5-6 3 Measures of central tendency, quartiles, and frequency distributions and histograms.
7-8 4 Dispersion measures: variance, standard deviation, and range.
Online first partial exam
9-10 5 Discrete Random variables. Discrete Probability Distribution: Binomial and Poisson.
11-12 6 Continuous Random variables: Continuous Probability Distribution: Normal and Exponential.
Online second partial exam
13-14 7 Test of Hypothesis for a single sample – variance known
15-16 8 Errors of statistical test. Type 1 and Type 2 errors.
17-18 9 Confidence interval and sample size
19-20 10 T-Distribution. Hypothesis Tests: testing the mean with variance unknown.
Comparing two means. Variance Known and variance unknown. Statistical Inference for two
21-22 11
samples
23-24 12 Simple linear regression and correlation analysis. Least Square Method.
Online third partial exam
Minimum Criteria for Evaluation (%): (A= 90-100, B= 80 – 89, C= 70- 79, D= 60 – 69, F = 0 – 59)
30.0% 1st Test or modules
30.0% 2nd Test or modules
30.0% 3rd Test or modules
10.0% Activities and assignments
100%
CLASSROOM POLICIES
Reasonable Accommodation
A student with a disability must file a request for course accommodation at the beginning of each trimester or as soon
as the need arises. Visit the Guidance and Counseling Office to follow the established institutional procedures for
petitioning reasonable accommodation. The start-date for providing reasonable accommodation shall be when the
student submits notification to the instructor; this does not apply retroactively as established by law. For more
information, go to: www.pupr.edu/spi.
Academic Honesty, Fraud and Plagiarism
Acts of dishonesty, fraud and plagiarism, and other inappropriate behaviors regarding academic work are major
infractions sanctioned by the Student Regulations. Major infractions, as stipulated in the Student Regulations, may
result in suspension or expulsion from the University.
Using Electronic Devices
All cell phones and other electronic devices must be deactivated before entering class to guarantee excellence in the
teaching and learning environment. Urgent situations should be addressed, as appropriate. The University bans the
operation of electronic devices that provide access, storage or data transfer during assessments or examinations.
Syllabus- ENGI 2270 - PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS I © Copyright PUPR
Prepared by: Carlos A. Pons Fontana PhD
Revision date: January, 2019
Revised by: Jose A. Morales, PhD
Revision date: March, 2019
