Probability and Statistics (5 cr)
Code: TEXM3580-9S0L1
General information
- Timing
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01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Face-to-face
- Unit
- School of Technology
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Logistics
Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
The students identify statistical and stochastic ideas, concepts and methods and can apply them to solve work-oriented problems using a computer. The students are able to draw conclusions, estimate risk and calculate reliability based on statistical data.
EUR-ACE Knowledge and Understanding: Students must know and understand the statistical principles, concepts and methods underlying logistics.
EUR-ACE Engineering Analysis: Students must have the ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using statistical methods.
EUR-ACE Investigations: Students must have the ability to apply data bases and to design and conduct appropriate experiments, interpret the data and draw conclusions.
TELNA: Students are able to use mathematics and statistics in a technical environment.
Content
Elements of probability and statistics, probability distributions, confidence level estimation and hypotheses testing, regression analysis, reliability calculations. The use of mathematical computer programs.
Materials
Johnson, R. (2008) Miller and Freund’s Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Completion alternatives
- Exams 80–90 % - Exercises or assignments 10–20 %
Student workload
- Lectures 40–60 h - Independent study 60–90 h - Exams 2 h Total 100–150 h
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Excellent (5): Student has attained an excellent level of course objectives and can apply them into practice in innovative manner.
Very good (4): Student has attained very good level of course objectives and can apply them into practice.
Good (3): Student has gained understanding of course objectives and can utilize them in practice.
Satisfactory (2): Student has gained knowledge of course objectives and can utilize them partly in practice.
Sufficient (1): Student has gained knowledge of course objectives but face challenges to utilize them in practice.
Qualifications
Algebra and Geometry, and Calculus
Further information
Alternative Finnish implementation: Tilastomatematiikka, TLXM3580