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  Course Description
Course Name : Applied Statistics for Engineering

Course Code : MTY-501

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RIZVAN EROL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands and applies statistical design principles in engineering studies.
Selects an appropriate statistical analysis method for the objective and scope of an engineering study.
Performs basic statistical analysis using a computer software.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The overall objective of this course is to study statistical methods used to analyze the data collected to solve engineering problems and apply these methods on statistical software.

Course Contents : Basic statistical concepts for engineers, normal distribution, hypothesis tests, sampling methods, statistical analysis of performance data of firms, usage of statistical software, experimental design for product and process design, Taguchi methods for quality engineerin

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : IE classrooms


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Statistics and probability in engineering, descriptive statistics lecturing, discussion
2 Basic concepts of probability lecturing, discussion
3 Basic concepts of statistics lecturing, discussion
4 Basic sampling distributions lecturing, discussion
5 Graphical analysis of data lecturing, discussion
6 Estimators, random sampling and point estimators lecturing, discussion
7 Interval estimators, population mean and variance estimation lecturing, discussion
8 Hypothesis tests, basic concepts lecturing, discussion
9 Well-known hypothesis tests lecturing, discussion
10 Midterm exam written exam
11 Regession models, model adequacy, multiple regression lecturing, discussion
12 Regression applications in engineering lecturing, discussion
13 Experimental designs, analysis of variance lecturing, discussion
14 Process optimization via staistical models lecturing, discussion
15 Project presentations presentations
16/17 Final Exam written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  MONTGOMERY, D. C., 2003, Applied Statistics And Probability For Engineers, John Wiley&Sons Inc.
 WALPOLE, R. E., MYERS, R. H., MYERS, S. L. & YEE, K., 2002, Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists (7th edition), Prentice-Hall Inc.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 25
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 Understands, evaluates, interprets and applies knowledge in depth in the field of engineering and technology management, doing scientific research. 4
2 Has comprehensive knowledge about current methods and techniques of engineering and technology management and its limitations. 4
3 Has the ability of describing and applying knowledge despite limited or missing data; integrates knowledge from different disciplines into the present knowledge. 3
4 Designs engineering problems, develops techniques to solve them, using innovative ways. 4
5 Has the ability of designing and applying research based on analytical, modelling and experimental approaches and has the ability to solve problems encountered while conducting such research. 4
6 Works in multi-disciplinary teams, takes a leading role and responsibility and develops approaches for compicated solutions. 3
7 Describes, gathers and uses necessary information and data. 4
8 Has the ability of developing new and/or original ideas or techniques to come up with innovative solutions for designing systems, components or processes. 3
9 Presents research findings systematically and clearly in oral or written forms in national or international meetings. 3
10 Understands social and environmental implications of engineering practice. 3
11 Considers social, scientific and ethical values in all professional activities and while collecting and analysing data and discussing the findings. 5
12 Keeps up with the latest developments in the field. 2
* 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) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 7 35
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 139
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56
ECTS Credit: 6