Jordan University of Science & Technology
Faculty of Science and Arts
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Year:
2006/2007
Semester:
Spring
Course Information
Course Title
Course Number
Prerequisites
Course Website
Instructors
Office Location
Office Phone
Office Hours
E-mail
Probability and Statistics for Engineering
MATH 235
www.just.edu.jo/~towaiq/MATH235
Dr. Mohammad Al-Towaiq and Dr. Marwan Al-Quran
PH3, CS Dept, and PH2 L1
7201000 Ext. 23661, Ext. 23448
TBA
or by appointment
{towaiq}{qmarwan}@just.edu.jo
Text Book
Title
References
D. Montgomery, and G. Runger, "Applied Statistics and Probability for
Engineering", 4th edition, Wiley, 2007.
 Jay Devore, " Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the
Sciences", 3rd edition.
 John Freud and Benjamin Perles, " Statistics: A First Course, 7the
edition, 1999.
Assessment Policy
Assessment Type
First Exam
Second Exam
Quizzes and HWs
Final Exam
Expected Due Date
Week 5 or 6
Week 11 or 12
TBA
TBA
Weight
25%
25%
10%
40%
Teaching & Learning Methods
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Class lectures, exams, and quizzes are designed to achieve the course objectives.
You should read the assigned chapters before class and participate in class and do whatever
it takes for you to grasp this material. Ask questions. Ask lots of questions.
You are responsible for all material covered in the class.
Please communicate any concerns or issues as soon as practical either in class, by
phone or by Email.
Course Objectives
To present and to develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts and the reasoning
that underlie the use of the most common statistical techniques employed in engineering. By
the end of this course the students will be able to:
 use statistical methodology as part of the engineering problem solving process
effectively,
 build empirical models,
 design engineering experiments, and
 monitoring manufacturing processes.
Course Content
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
The role of Statistics in Engineering.
Probability
Discrete Random Variables and Probability Distribution
Continuous Random Variables and Probability Distribution
Joint Probability Distribution
Point Estimation of Parameters
Statistical Intervals for a Single Sample
Test of Hypotheses for a single Sample
Statistical Inference for Two Samples
Simple Linear Regression
1 week
1.5 week
1.5 weeks
2 weeks
1 week
1.5 weeks
1.5 weeks
2 weeks
2 weeks
1 week
Additional Notes
Exams
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Quizzes
Makeup
Exams
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Drop Date
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Cheating
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Attendance
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Workload
Graded
Exams
Participation
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The format for the exams is generally (but NOT always) as follows: Multiplechoice, analysis, and design.
Grades will not be given out via e-mail.
No unexcused missed exams will be accepted. All exams are closed-book
exams.
The final exam covers all the material in the course.
Quizzes (5-10 minutes) will be given on most Sundays at the end of the lecture.
Typically they will involve simple questions that are designed to test the
understanding of the material discussed in the preceding lectures.
There will be 3 Quizzes. The highest 2 grades will be counted.
Let the instructor know about your makeup exam before 3 days prior to the
scheduled exam time.
Makeup exam should not be given unless there is a valid excuse.
Last day to drop the course is before May 3, 07.
Cheating or copying from neighbor on exam, or quiz is an illegal and unethical
activity.
Standard JUST policy will be applied.
Excellent attendance is expected.
JUST policy requires the faculty member to assign ZERO grade (35) if a
student misses 10% of the classes that are not excused.
Sign-in sheets will be circulated.
If you miss class, it is your responsibility to find out about any announcements
or assignments you may have missed.
Average work-load student should expect to spend is 6 hours/week.
Instructor should return exam papers graded to students during the week after
the exam date.
Participation in, and contribution to class discussions will affect your final grade
positively. Raise your hand if you have any question.
Making any kind of disruption and (side talks) in the class will affect you
negatively.
Smoking is prohibited in all in-door places.