Republic of the Philippines

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Puerto Princesa City

COURSE SYLLABUS ETC 8 – PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

PSU Vision A premier State University in Southeast Asia that provides excellent and relevant
higher education for sustainable development.
PSU Mission The Palawan State University is committed to upgrade the quality of life of the people
by providing higher education opportunities through excellent instruction, research,
extension, production and transnational collaborations and innovations.
PSU Institutional Palawan State University is committed to produce graduates who are agents of
Learning Outcomes change, creative and critical thinker, effective communicators, research-oriented
learner and value-laden individual
CEAT Goal “To provide excellent instruction and engage in the technical research, innovation,
and development; to produce competent, well-disciplined, productive and morally
upright graduates who will contribute to the advancement of engineering and
architectural profession”
PSU BSME Program  To provide solid foundation in science and mathematics.
Objectives  To gain an in-depth understanding of the engineering processes.
 To acquire the ability to integrate new computing tools and engineering
processes.
 To place emphasis on creative thinking.
 To develop concern for the environment.
 To create awareness on ethical issues in mechanical engineering.
 To relate mechanical engineering to other disciplines.
 To prepare graduates to conduct scientific research.
Course Title Probability and Statistics
Course No. ETC 8
Units 3
School Year & Semester SY 2017-2018, 2nd Semester
Name of Faculty Engr. Michael Ernie F. Rodriguez
Department & College Mechanical Engineering Department – College of Engineering, Architecture and
Technology
Course Prerequisite College Algebra
Course Description This course covers the basic principles of statistics; presentation and analysis of data;
averages, median, mode; deviations; probability distributions; normal curves and
applications; regression analysis and correlation; application to engineering problems.
Course Outcomes 1. Define relevant statistical terms.
2. Discuss competently the following concepts:
a. Frequency distribution
b. Measures of central tendency
c. Probability distribution
d. Normal distribution
e. Inferential statistics
3. Apply accurately statistical knowledge in solving specific engineering problem.
Course Format Lectures, discussion with active participation, board work, group work, course project,
problem solving, film showing, peer teaching, exercises, quizzes, assignments and
seatwork
LEARNING PLAN
Learning outcomes CONTENT Teaching Instructional Assessment
Learning Resources
Strategies/
Activities
1. Define relevant statistical Basic Concepts Lecture, Marking Pen Assignment
terms. 1. Definition of Statistical Terms Board Work, Whiteboard Seatwork
2. Enumerate the importance of 2. Importance of Statistics Peer Books Quiz
Teaching, Recitation
statistics in engineering.
Exercises Board Work
1. Determine the steps that is Steps in Conducting Statistical Lecture, Marking Pen Assignment
included in the data analysis. Inquiry Board Work, Whiteboard Seatwork
Peer Books Quiz
Teaching, Recitation
Exercises Board Work
1. Differentiate the methods of Presentation of Data Lecture, Marking Pen Assignment
presenting data. 1. Textual Board Work, Whiteboard Seatwork
2. Present data in different 2. Tabular Peer Books Quiz
Teaching, Recitation
methods 3. Graphical
Exercises Board Work
1. Enumerate the sampling Sampling Techniques Lecture, Marking Pen Assignment
techniques. Board Work, Whiteboard Seatwork
2. Determine the relevant Peer Books Quiz
Teaching, Recitation
technique to be used in a
Exercises Board Work
given distribution.
1. Determine the central Measures of Central Tendency Lecture, Marking Pen Assignment
tendency using mean, 1. Mean Board Work, Whiteboard Seatwork
median and mode. 2. Median Peer Books Quiz
Teaching, Recitation
2. Describe the graph of a 3. Mode
Exercises Board Work
distribution. 4. Skewness and Kurtosis
3. Identify the uses of the
different measures of central
tendency.
1. Compute the degree of Measures of Variation Lecture, Marking Pen Assignment
dispersion of a distribution. 1. Range Board Work, Whiteboard Seatwork
2. Determine the different 2. Mean Absolute Deviation Peer Books Quiz
Teaching, Recitation
measures of variability such 3. Variance
Exercises Board Work
as the range, mean absolute 4. Standard Deviation
deviation, standard deviation 5. Coefficient of Variation
and variance.
1. Enumerate the applications Probability Distributions Lecture, Marking Pen Assignment
of probability and compute 1. Counting Techniques Board Work, Whiteboard Seatwork
the probability of an event. 2. Probability Peer Books Quiz
Teaching, Recitation
2. Determine the possible 3. Mathematical Expectations
Exercises Board Work
outcomes of an experiment 4. Normal Distributions
using the different counting
techniques.
3. Apply normal distribution to
statistical problems and
determine the normality of
the data.
1. Decide whether to accept or Inferential Statistics Lecture, Marking Pen Assignment
to reject a hypothesis after 1. Test of Hypothesis Board Work, Whiteboard Seatwork
the evaluation of the sample. 2. Test Concerning Means, Peer Books Quiz
Teaching, Recitation
2. Use the Goodness-of-Fit Variation, and Proportion
Exercises Board Work
Test to check the normality 3. Contingency Tables
of the given data. 4. Test of Independence
5. Goodness-of-Fit Test
1. Compute and the means of Analysis of Variance Lecture, Marking Pen Assignment
more than two populations. Board Work, Whiteboard Seatwork
Peer Books Quiz
Teaching, Recitation
Exercises Board Work
1. Determine whether two or Regression and Correlations Lecture, Marking Pen Assignment
more variables are related. Board Work, Whiteboard Seatwork
2. Make predictions. Peer Books Quiz
Teaching, Recitation
Exercises Board Work
Course References 1. Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists 7th Edition (2002) by
Ronald E. Walpole, et al.
2. Statistics and Probability: A Simplified Approach (2009) by Madeleine S. Caras,
et al.
3. General Statistics (2000) by Ferdinand P. Nocon
4. Engineering Mathematics – Volume 1 3rd Edition (2014) by Diego Inocencio T.
Gillesania
Additional Materials Powerpoint presentations, handouts
Course Requirements Quizzes 35%
Assignment/Seatwork 15%
Major Exam 50%
Total 100%

Final Grade = 50% Midterm Grade + 50% Tentative Final Grade

Rating = (Final Grade / 2) + 50.00

Passing Grade = 75% (3.0)

Course Policies
Consultation Period
1. Every student should attend classes regularly and punctually. If a student gets
absent, he/she should present an excuse letter signed by the College Secretary,
the Department Chairperson or the College Dean.
2. Students who incur absences in more than 20% of the class hours (equivalent to
8 sessions) may be dropped from the rolls and given a grade of “UD” or “5.0”,
depending on his/her class standing.
3. Special tests/exams and/or exercises/activities may be given to a student who
gets absent with a valid reason provided that he/she presents an excuse letter
signed by the College Secretary, the Department Chairperson or the College
Dean.
4. Assignments/homework and other requirements should be submitted on time.
Late submission of assignments shall not be tolerated and will have
corresponding deductions.
5. Honesty should be practiced at all times. A student who is caught cheating shall
be given a grade of 5.0.
6. Pursuant to Section 16 of the IRR of RA 9710 also known as the “Magna Carta
for Women”, the class shall observe equal access and non-discrimination to all
students. It shall ensure that gender stereotypes and images in the educational
materials shall be observed. Gender-sensitive languages shall be used at all
times.
7. The students are required to undergo intensive review class in Mathematics and
English which will be scheduled by the Department Chairman on the First Week
of every semester subject to approval by the CEAT Dean and VPAA.
MTh 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Prepared by:

Engr. Michael Ernie F. Rodriguez

Instructor

Recommended by:

Engr. Jonathan C. Pacaldo

Department Chairperson, Electrical Engineering

Approved by:

Engr. Patrick Jay L. Nangkil

College Dean, CEAT