ELEC 2817 / ELEC 3847 Probability and Statistics in Engineering

ELEC 2817 / ELEC 3847 Probability and Statistics in Engineering First Semester 2013

Instructor:

Dr. Ka-Cheong Leung

Lectures:

Mondays 15:30 - 17:20, CPD LG.07 Thursdays 15:30 - 16:20, CPD LG.07

Tutorials:

TBD

Prerequisite:

ENGG 1003, or (ENGG 1004 and ENGG 1005), or equivalent

Required Text:

Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, Ronald E. Walpole, Raymond H. Myers, Sharon L. Myers, and Keying Ye, Pearson Prentice Hall, Ninth Edition, 2012.

Office: Office Phone: Office Hours: E-mail:

CB 518 2857 8481 Mondays 13:30 - 15:15, or by appointment [email protected]

Teaching Asst.:

Dr. Michael Chu-Yuen Chan Office: CB 515 Phone: 2857 8482 Consultation: Fridays 14:30 - 16:30, or by appointment E-mail: [email protected]

Class Web Site:

http://www.eee.hku.hk/˜kcleung/courses/elec2817/First.2013

Course Description Summary: Probability, random variables, mathematical expectation, functions of random variables, fundamental sampling distributions, sample estimation problems, hypothesis testing, linear regression. Grading Scheme:

Assignments Midterm Test Examination

5% 25% 70%

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It is highly advised that you acquire a copy of the required textbook for the class. Class notes are generally available from the class web site 1-2 days before the scheduled session of each lecture. Supplementary reading materials will also be posted to the class web site. You are expected to attend every lecture session. If you do happen to miss a session, you are responsible for finding out what material was covered and if any administrative announcements were made. Under normal circumstances, all assignments are submitted at the beginning of a lecture session held on the respective due dates. Under normal circumstances, no extension will be granted. No late assignments will be accepted for credit. There will be no make-up midterm test and examination. The examination will be held during the assessment period from 7 December 2013 to 23 December 2013. The University Examinations Unit will determine its final schedule during the middle of the semester. If a student misses his/her final examination, it would be resolved according to the regulation mandated by the University Examinations Unit. All of your work submitted for credit must be done on your own. Work or ideas developed by someone else must be properly cited in your coursework, or it is considered plagiarism. When scholastic dishonesty is suspected, the case will be reported to the University Disciplinary Committee. Strict adherence to this Academic Integrity Policy is expected. Tentative Schedule:1 Date 2 September 2013 5 September 2013 9 September 2013 12 September 2013 16 September 2013 19 September 2013 23 September 2013 26 September 2013 30 September 2013 3 October 2013 7 October 2013 10 October 2013 21 October 2013 21 October 2013 24 October 2013 28 October 2013 31 October 2013 4 November 2013 7 November 2013 11 November 2013 14 November 2013 18 November 2013 21 November 2013 25 November 2013 28 November 2013 28 November 2013

Topics/Events Probability Random Variables I Random Variables II Mathematical Expectation I Mathematical Expectation II Functions of Random Variables I Functions of Random Variables II Fundamental Sampling Distributions I Fundamental Sampling Distributions II Sample Estimation Problems I Sample Estimation Problems II Sample Estimation Problems III Assignment 1 Due Sample Estimation Problems IV Pre-Midterm Review Midterm Test: 15:30 - 17:00 Post-Midterm Review Hypothesis Testing I Hypothesis Testing II Hypothesis Testing III Linear Regression I Linear Regression II Linear Regression III Linear Regression IV Assignment 2 Due Course Review

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Assigned Readings Chapters 1 - 2 Chapters 3.1 - 3.2, 5 Chapters 3.3 - 3.4, 6.1 - 6.7 Chapter 4.1 - 4.2 Chapter 4.3 - 4.4 Chapter 7.3 Chapter 7.2 Chapter 8.1 - 8.4 Chapter 8.5 - 8.7 Chapter 9.1 - 9.4 Chapter 9.5, 9.8 - 9.10 Chapter 9.11 - 9.12 N/A Chapter 9.13 - 9.14 N/A N/A N/A Chapter 10.1 - 10.7 Chapter 10.8 - 10.9 Chapter 10.10 - 10.13 Chapter 11.1 - 11.3 Chapter 11.4 - 11.5 Chapter 11.8 Chapter 11.9, 11.11 - 11.12 N/A N/A

This schedule will be adjusted as the semester progresses. It is the students’ responsibility to keep apprised of any changes.

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