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  Course Description
Course Name : Probability And Random Variables

Course Code : EEE214

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SADULLAH SAKALLIOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1. Can explain samples spaces, sample points
2. Can solve problems of permutation, combination
3. Can use probablity axioms
4. Can apply conditional probablity, Bayesian theorem
5. Can explain the concept of random varibale and its distribution
6. Can explain the expected value, variance and properties of a variable
7. Can use the concepts of moments and Chebyshev inequality
8. Can explain certain discrete distributions such as Bernoulli, binomial, geometric and negative binomial.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide aptitude on counting problems, to provide basic concepts such as permutation, combination and probablity, random variables

Course Contents : Basic concepts of probability and random variables, expectation, and variance, covariance, distribution functions, bivariate marginal and conditional distributions. The Binomial and related distributions, the Poisson Process, the Exponential and Gamma distributions, the Normal distributions, the distributions of sample statistics, the Law of Large Numbers, and the Central Limit Theorem.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Smaple spaces, sample points Lecture, discussion
2 Permutation, combination Lecture, discussion
3 Binomial expansion Lecture, discussion
4 Probablity of an event, axioms, rules Lecture, discussion
5 Geometri probablity, conditional probablity Lecture, discussion
6 Independent events, Bayesian theorem Lecture, discussion
7 Random variable concept Lecture, discussion
8 Midterm exam, problem session Exam
9 Distribution of continuos random variable Lecture, discussion
10 Expected value, variance and properties Lecture, discussion
11 Moments Lecture, discussion
12 Chebyshew inequality, problems Lecture, discussion
13 Bernoulli, Binomial, multiterm distributions Lecture, discussion
14 Negative binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson distributions Lecture, discussion
15 Problem session Lecture, discussion
16/17 Final exam Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
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  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. 4
2 Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 2
3 Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. 0
4 Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. 2
5 Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. 2
6 Has aptitude for computer and information technologies 0
7 Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. 0
8 Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 0
9 Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 0
10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 0
11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 2
12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 3
13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 0
14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 1
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 3 39
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 103
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.12
ECTS Credit: 4