National University of Technology

(NUTECH)
Course Plan – Probability and Statistics

Probability and Statistics

NUTECH UNITS Credit Hours

Theory =3 Theory =3
Lab =0 Lab =0
Outside Preperation =6
Total =9 Total =3

Pre requisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Probability models in electrical engineering and computer science, Basic concepts of probability
theory, basic combinatorics, Bayesian law, random variables, probability distributions, sum of
random variables, laws of large numbers, conditional densities and distributions, parameter and
maximum likelihood estimation, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and linear regression.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To provide students a deeper understanding of the basic concepts of probability, statistics

and the random variables and familiarize students with the probability models related to
electrical engineering and computer science.
2. To provides students sufficient knowledge and skills in solving relevant problems in
engineering and architecture.
3. To strengthen and broaden students’ knowledge in probability concepts and random
variables which they may encounter in solving different types of engineering problems.
 National University of Technology
(NUTECH)
Course Plan – Probability and Statistics

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, students would be able to:
Learning Taxonomy
CLO PLO
Domain Level
Explain the concept of relative frequency, probability,
random variables, and densities with engineering and real Cognitive 2 1
life examples.
Apply the probability models to solve various engineering
Cognitive 3 1
problems.
Estimate the parameter of any given random varioable
Cognitive 4 1
using maximum likekihood estimation technique.
Reproduce the concepts of relative frequency and
Psychomotor 3 5
probability on a Modern Tool (Matlab/Python).

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
1. A. L. Garcia, Probability, Statistics, and Random Processes for Electrical Engineers, 3th
Edition.
2. M. H. Degroot, M. J. Schervish, Probability and Statistics, 4th Edition.
3. W. Feller, An Introduction to Probability Theory and Its Applications, 3th Edition.

RELEVANT PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs):

The course is designed so that students will achieve the following PLOs:
1 Engineering Knowledge:  7 Environment and Sustainability: ☐
2 Problem Analysis: ☐ 8 Ethics: ☐
3 Design/Development of Solutions: ☐ 9 Individual and Team Work: ☐
4 Investigation: ☐ 10 Communication: ☐
5 Modern Tool Usage:  11 Project Management: ☐
6 The Engineer and Society: ☐ 12 Lifelong Learning: ☐

RELEVANCE OF COURSE TO REAL LIFE (PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS):

For analyzing the problems related to combinations, permutations, game of chances, stock
markets, estimation of received signals in communication system using concepts of probability
and random variables.

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM:
 National University of Technology
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Course Plan – Probability and Statistics

Relative grading system will be followed to award grades. Weightage is as under:

Theoretical/Instruction No Percentage
Assignments 4 10%
Quizzes/Class Activities 4 10%
Problem Based Activities 3 10%
Midterm Exam 1 30%
End Semester Exam 1 40%
Total 100%

CONDUCT IN THE CLASS:

• Discussion is encouraged in class but cross talking is not allowed.
• Everyone should be seated in the class 2 minutes before the start of the class.
• Leave / Absent will be considered as “ABSENT” in class, for which no retake of
Assignments, Quiz etc will be considered.
• Late submission of assignments will result in deduction of marks.
• Copying of assignments is stricktly prohibitted. No mark is award if assignment is found
to be copied. The panelty applies to both parties.
• Phones should be on silent mode.
 National University of Technology
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Course Plan – Probability and Statistics

INSTRUCTOR:

Name: Abdullah Waqas

Office: Room # 407, Academic Block, Level 4
Email: [email protected]
Class Hours: As per weekly schedule.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 0900hrs – 1700hrs

INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE:

I have done Masters and PhD in Electronics from Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad.
Presently I am Assistant Professor in National University of Technology, Islamabad. I carry
almost 7 years of teaching experience. I have taught following UG courses in different
Engineering disciplines:

a. Probability, Statistics and Random Variables

b. Engineering Mathematics
c. Network Analysis
d. Digital Logic Design
e. Control Systems
f. Fundamentals of Information Technology
g. Linear Circuit Analysis
h. Linear Networks
i. Signals and Systems
COURSE OUTLINE AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO PLOs:

Week Topic Covered Reading Assignment/ Home Work CLO PLO Assessment Learning Level of
No. No. Methodology Domain Learning
1-6
1 Probability Models in Electrical Ref 1, Chap 1: Section 1.1 to 1.5
Engineering and Computer 1
Sciecne
2 Basic concepts of probability Ref 1, Chap 2: Section 2.1, 2.3
1
theory
3 Conditional probability and Bays Ref 1, Chap 2: Section 2.4 to 2.6
2
law
4 Discreet random variables Ref 1, Chap 3: Section 3.1 to 3.3 1
5 Probability mass function Ref 1, Chap 3: Section 3.4, 3.6 2
6 Ref 1, Chap 4: Section 4.1 to 4.3 1
Cumulative distribution function, 2
Probability density function Cognitive
Assignment, Quizzes, +
1-4
7-8 Function of random variables Ref 1, Chap 4: Section 4.4 to 4.8 2 OHT, Formative Physochom
Assessments otor
Midterm Exam Domain
9-10 Pair of random variables Ref 1, Chap 5: Section 5.1 to 5.5 2
10 Joint moments Ref 1, Chap 5: Section 5.6 to 5.7 1
11 Function of two random variables Ref 1, Chap 5: Section 5.9 2
12-13 Ref 1, Chap 6: Section 6.1, 6.3 2
Vector random variables
13 Ref 1, Chap 6: Section 6.5 3
Estimation of random variables
14 Sum of random variables, law of Ref 1, Chap 7 Section 7.1, 7.3 2

large numbers 1
15 Ref 1, Chap 8: Section 8.3 3
Statistics, paramter estimation
16 Ref 1, Chap 11: Section 8.4 to 8.7 3
Hypothesis testing, curve fitting
Final Exam End Semester Exam
Prepared By: Abdullah Waqas

Approved By: Dr. Saalman Aslam

Vetted By: Dr. Umair Manzoor