BS(CS)V1.

IQRA University (IU)

Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology (FEST)
Computer Science Department (CS)
Course Code Course Name Credit Hr
MTE212 Probability & Statistics 3+0

1. Basic Information
Instructor Designation
Prerequisite(s) MTE111 Multivariable Semester Spring 2025
Calculus
Email Phone
Consulting Hours Office Location

2. Course Objective(s)
The objective of this course is to provide students with a foundational understanding of
probability theory and statistical methods, which are essential for analyzing and interpreting
data, making informed decisions, and solving problems in various areas of computer science.

3. Course Contents
Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis: Samples, Populations, Role of Probability, Sampling
Procedures, Discrete and Continuous Data, Statistical Modeling, Types of Statistical Studies,
Statistical Inference. Probability: Sample Space, Events, Counting Sample Points, Probability of an
Event, Additive Rules, Conditional Probability, Independence, and the Product Rule, Bayes’ Rule.
Random Variables and Probability Distributions: Mean and Variance of a Random Variable,
Covariance of Random Variables, Chebyshev’s theorem, Discrete Probability Distributions,
Continuous Probability Distributions. Fundamental Sampling Distributions and Data Descriptions:
Random Sampling, Sampling Distributions, Sampling Distribution of Means and the Central Limit
Theorem, Probability Plots, Mean Estimation Problems, Z and T Tests of Hypotheses, The Use of
PValues for Decision Making in Testing Hypotheses. Linear Regression and Correlation: Scatter
plots, Least Squares and the Fitted Model, Hypothesis testing for Correlation.

4. Course Learning Outcomes

Mapping %
BT
CLOs CLO Statement ACM Weight
Level GAs SDGs
KA
CLO1 Demonstrate an ability to use descriptive
C3 GA2 30%
techniques to describe the statistical data.
CLO2 Define and illustrate the concepts and methods #4
C3 GA2 4 20%
of probability theory. DS
CLO3 Use inferential statistical methods to solve
C3 GA3 50%
problems in engineering sciences.
Note: On successful completion of course GA 1 (Academic Education) will
automatically attain.
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1. Course Textbook / Reference Books and Supplementary Reading Material

S Book Title Author(s) Edition/ publication year/publisher
No
1. Probability & Statistics for Walpole 9th Edition / 2016 / Pearson
Engineers & Scientists,
Global Edition
2. Introductory Statistics Prem S. Mann 10th Edition / 2020 / Wiley
3. An Introduction to Probability George G. Roussas 3rd Edition / 2024 / Elsevier
and Statistical Inference
4. Probability and Statistics: Horimek Abderrahmane 2024 / Bentham Books
Theory and Exercises

5. CLO Outcome Based Assessment (OBA)

CLO CLO Total Marks
Assessment Tool % Weight Assessment Date
Mapped Marks
Quizzes Quiz #1 CLO1 5 33.33% 5 TBD
Quiz #2 CLO2 5 33.33% 5 TBD
15 Quiz #3 CLO3 5 33.33% 5 TBD
Total Quizzes % 100% 15

Assignments Assignment #1 CLO1 5 33.33% 5 TBD

Assignment #2 CLO2 5 33.33% 5 TBD
15 Assignment #3 CLO3 5 33.33% 5 TBD
Total Assignments % 100% 15

Project/CCP
Project/CCP CLO1-3 5 100% 5 TBD
05
Total Project /CCP % 100% 05

Midterm Midterm Q#1 CLO1 15 60% 15 TBD

25 Midterm Q#2 CLO2 10 40% 10
Total Midterm % 100% 25

Final Exam Final Exam Q#1 CLO1

12.5% 55 TBD
Final Exam Q#2 CLO2
25% 10
10
40 Final Exam Q#3 CLO3
62.5% 25
25
Total Final Exam %
100% 40
100 Total Marks 100
Note: Please make sure every CLO must be assessed at least 3 times.

6. Weekly Plan
Lecture Assessment
Week Topic Covered CLO
No Tool
Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Samples and 1
1 Populations, Role of Probability in Statistics, Variables and
Types of Data
1 Data Sampling, Descriptive and Inferential Statistics, Statistical 1
2
Modeling, Statistical measures, Ungrouped/Grouped Data
Raw data analysis (Ungrouped Data), Measure of Central 1
3
tendency of Ungrouped data
Measure of Variation of Ungrouped data, Measure of Positions 1
4
of Ungrouped data
2
5 Frequency Distributions (Grouped Data), Grouping of Data 1
6 Graphical representations of Frequency Distributions 1
3 7 Grouped data analysis, Measure of Central tendency of 1
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grouped data
8 Measure of Positions of grouped data 1
9 Measure of Variation of grouped data 1 A1
10 Symmetry and Skewness of Frequency Distribution, Box Plot 1 Q1
4 11 Probability, Sample space and events 2
12 Operations with events, Venn Diagrams 2
13 Probability of an Event 2
14 Counting Rules, Probability Problems using counting rules 2
5
Permutations, Combinations, Probability problems using 2
15
combinations
16 Laws of Probability 2
6 17 Conditional Probability 2
18 Law of total probability 2 A2
19 Bayes Theorem 2 Q2
Random variable and Probability Distribution, Graphical 3
7 20
representation of Probability Distribution
21 Project / CCP Discussion and Group allocation 1-3

8 Midterm Exam

Mean, Variance and Standard Deviation of PDs, Expectation of 3

22
PDs
9
23 Covariance of Random Variables, Chebyshev’s theorem 3
24 Discrete Probability Distribution: Binomial, Poisson, 3
25 Discrete Probability Distribution: Hypergeometric, Geometric 3
10 26 Normal Distribution, Standard Normal Distribution 3
27 Applications of the Normal Distribution 3
28 Determining Normality, Central Limit Theorem 3
11 29 Distributions of Sample means 3
30 Normal Approximation to the Binomial Distribution 3
31 Confidence Intervals for the Mean: When S.D Is Known 3
12 32 Confidence Intervals for the Mean: When S.D Is Known 3
33 Confidence Intervals for the Mean: When S.D Is Unknown 3
34 Hypothesis Testing 3
13 35 Z-Test Hypothesis Testing 3
36 P-Value Method for Hypothesis Testing (Z-Test) 3 A3
14 37 T-Test Hypothesis Testing 3 Q3
38 P-Value Method for Hypothesis Testing (T-Test) 3
39 Scatter Plots and Correlation 3
40 Hypothesis testing for Correlation 3
15 41 Regression 3
42 Revision 3
43
16 44 Project / CCP presentations and submissions 1-3
45

17 Final Exam

7. IU Assessment / grading Policy Instructor grading for course

Quizzes 10-15% 15
Assignments 10-15% 15
Projects/Presentation/CCP 0-10% 05
Mid Semester Examination/ 20-30% 25
End Semester Examination 40-50% 40