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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Probability and Engineering Statistics
Module Code	MM382
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Jeremiah Murphy Semester 2: Jeremiah Murphy Autumn: Jeremiah Murphy
Module Teacher	Jeremiah Murphy
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To introduce the main concepts of statistic and probability theory and to give the students a working knowldge of the practical application of these theories in the field of engineering

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply the fundamental laws of probability
2. Apply the basic techniques of data analysis
3. Demonstrate an awareness of the need for statisical techniques in engineering
4. Apply the basic quantitative techniques associated with Statistical Quality Control

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	12	No Description
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning	64	No Description
Examination	25	preparation
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Elementary Probability theory.
Introduction to reliability engineeering.

The Binomial, Normal and Poisson Distributions.
Summary statistics.

Elementary Sampling Theory.
Confidence intervals.

Principles of Statistical Quality Control.
Elementary SQC techniques.

Basic sampling theory.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Computerised test/exam	MCQ test	20%	Week 6

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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