Appendix IB. Course Syllabi

Stat 231 Probability and Statistical Inference for Engineers

1. Course Name: Statistics 231 — Probability and Statistical Inference for Engineers

2. Catalog Description (1999 — 2001 Bulletin):
4 cr.; Description: Emphasis on engineering applications. Basic probability; random variables and probability distributions; joint and sampling distributions; propagation of error. Descriptive statistics; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; simple linear regression; multiple linear regression; one way analysis of variance; use of statistical software.

3. Prerequisites: Credit or enrollment in Math 265

4. Textbook / Materials: Devore. Probability and Statistics for Engineering and Science.

5. Course Learning Objectives:

6. Topics Covered:

7. Class / Laboratory Schedule: 3 hours lecture per week.

8. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
This is a foundation course, providing students with the background in statistics necessary for further professional development.

9. Relationship of Course to Program Learning Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives:
This course is one component of learning outcomes related to the development engineering analysis and judgments.

10. Person Preparing Document:
Ann Dieterich — College of Engineering Assessment Resource Coordinator 5/1/ 00
Statistics Contact — Max Morris