Statistics for Engineers
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1MS008
- Code
- 1MS008
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Mathematics G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 26 April 2010
- Responsible department
- Department of Mathematics
Entry requirements
Calculus 2 alt Calculus for Engineers, Algebra and Vector Geometry
Learning outcomes
In order to pass the course (grade 3) the student should be able to
Content
Descriptive statistics: measures of location and variation, frequency tables, bar diagrams, histograms, other diagrams and tools for visualisation. Introductory combinatorics and probability theory. Probability distributions: binomial, Poisson, normal, exponential. Central limit theorem. Point and interval estimation. The method of regression. Engineering applications, selected examples.
Instruction
Lectures, lessons and problem solving sessions.
Assessment
Written examination at the end of the course. Moreover, compulsory assignments may be given during the course in accordance with instructions at course start.
Other directives
The course may very well be taught together with the course Study Technique for Engineers.
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2020
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2019
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2016
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2013
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2010
- Reading list valid from Spring 2010, version 2
- Reading list valid from Spring 2010, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2009, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2009, version 1