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Course Description |
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Course Name |
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Statistical Methods in Engineering |
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Course Code |
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INS215 |
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Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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Year of Study |
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2 |
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Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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ECTS |
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5 |
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Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. RECEP YURTAL |
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Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns basic concepts and techniques related to data analysis Calculates probabilities and explain the appropriate probability distribution Obtains ability to select and use appropriate Statistical Techniques for Engineering Problems Solves statistical problems with computer programs and interprets the results
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Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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Aim(s) of Course |
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To give basic concepts of probability and statistics, to help students gain fundamental knowledge and skills about using the Statistical Methods in Engineering and Science |
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Course Contents |
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Introduction. Frequency Analysis. Probability. Some Important Probability Distributions. Sampling Distributions. Statistical Hypotesis Testing. Regression Analysis. |
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Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Definition, development and importance of statistics in Civil Engineerig |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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2 |
Basic Concepts and definitions |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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3 |
Probability and Distribıtions |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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4 |
Ferquence Analysis |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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5 |
Parameter Estimation |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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6 |
Important Probability Dsitributions |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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7 |
Extreme Value Distributions |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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8 |
Mid-Term Exam |
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9 |
Extreme Value Distribution and applications |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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10 |
Sampling Distribution |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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11 |
Statistical Hypotesis Testing |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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12 |
Regression Analysis |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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13 |
Variance Analysis |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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14 |
Computer Applications |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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15 |
Computer Applications |
Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks |
Presentations and Examples |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
Probability and Statistics for Engineers, Beyhan Oğus, Mehmetçik Bayazıt, Birsen Yayınevi
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Statistics, Schaum’s Outline Series, McGraw Hill
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
90 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
10 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. |
2 |
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2 |
Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. |
0 |
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3 |
Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. |
1 |
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4 |
Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. |
3 |
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5 |
Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. |
1 |
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6 |
Communicates using technical drawing |
0 |
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7 |
Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. |
0 |
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8 |
Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility |
0 |
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9 |
Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. |
0 |
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10 |
Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering |
4 |
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11 |
Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. |
3 |
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12 |
Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions |
3 |
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13 |
Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice |
2 |
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14 |
Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments |
4 |
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15 |
Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams |
0 |
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16 |
Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. |
0 |
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17 |
Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements.
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0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
3 |
6 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Total Workload: | 114 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.56 |
| ECTS Credit: | 5 |
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