Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie College of Engineering and Technology Course Syllabus
This document provides the course syllabus for Probability & Random Variables being offered in the summer semester of 2019/2020. The course is compulsory for the Telecom Engineering department. It will cover topics such as probability spaces, random variables, distributions, moments, and random processes. Students will learn to apply probability principles and analyze single and multiple random variables. The course objectives are to understand basic probability, random variables, and random processes. It will be taught over 4 hours per week for 15 weeks, evaluated through exams, assignments and other assessments. The course relates to program outcomes involving the application of math, engineering science, problem solving, and engineering tools and techniques.
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Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie College of Engineering and Technology Course Syllabus
This document provides the course syllabus for Probability & Random Variables being offered in the summer semester of 2019/2020. The course is compulsory for the Telecom Engineering department. It will cover topics such as probability spaces, random variables, distributions, moments, and random processes. Students will learn to apply probability principles and analyze single and multiple random variables. The course objectives are to understand basic probability, random variables, and random processes. It will be taught over 4 hours per week for 15 weeks, evaluated through exams, assignments and other assessments. The course relates to program outcomes involving the application of math, engineering science, problem solving, and engineering tools and techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor: Dr. Mutamed Khatib Instructor's e-mail: mutamed@yahoo.com Office Hours: Class Time: Sec.1:SUN to THU:9:00-10:00 Class Room: E-learning Sec.2: SUN to THU:1:00-2:00
Course Axiomatic definition of probability spaces, combinational methods,
description: conditional probability, product spaces, random variables, distribution and density functions, multivariate distributions, conditional distributions and densities, independent RVs, functions of RVs, expected values, moments and characteristic functions Textbook(s): P. Z. Peebles, Jr., Probability, Random Variables and Random Signal Principles, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2001
Other required 1. P. Suksompong “Introduction to Probability for Electrical Engineers”,
material Cornell Univ., NY, 2008 (References): 2. Leon-Garcia, Probability and Random Processes for Electrical Engineering, 2nd Edition, Addison Wesley, 1994. 3. R. D. Yates and D. J. Goodman, Probability and Stochastic Processes, John Wiley & Sons, 1999.
Course objectives: 1. To know and apply the basic probability principles.
2. To know and apply the basic principles concerning single and multiple Random Variables. 3. To know and apply the basic time/frequency domain principles concerning Random Processes. 4. To know and apply the basic time/frequency domain input-output relationships concerning linear time-invariant systems with random inputs. Topics covered and Calendar: Topics Hours Set theory, probability fundamentals, and Bernoulli trials. 4
Single random variables: distribution & density functions, 12
Vector random variables: joint distribution & density 11
functions, joint moments, joint moment-generating functions, joint transformations, and sums.
Random processes: stationarity, ergodicity, auto/cross 11
correlation & covariance functions, auto/cross power spectral densities and Wiener-Khintchine relationships, bandwidths, and white & colored noise.
Time/frequency input-output relationships of linear time- 4
invariant systems with random inputs.
Class/laboratory 5 classes each week; 50 minutes each
schedule: Grading Plan: Mid Exam (30 Points) Will be announced by the registrar Assignments (15 Points) Final Exam (40 Points) Will be announced by the registrar Others (15 Points) General Notes: 1- University regulation Regarding absentees will be Applied. Class policies 2- Names will be read in the first 10 minutes anyone coming after that will be marked absent. 3- All mobiles must be switched off during class.
Relationship to program outcomes: State the relationship of course to program outcomes
ABET Program Outcomes
(a-k) a 20 ability to apply knowledge of math engineering and science b ability to design and conduct experiments and ability to analyze and interpret data c 10 ability to design system components or process to meet a need d ability to function in multidisciplinary teams e 20 ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems f understanding professional and ethical responsibility g ability to communicate effectively h 30 Broad education to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context I recognition of need and ability to engage in life long learning j knowledge of contemporary issues k 20 ability to use techniques, skills and tools in engineering practice