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Module Title	Probability and Engineering Statistics
Module Code	MM382
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Jeremiah Murphy	Office Number	S365
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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	12	No Description
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	64	No Description
Directed learning	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%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BMED	B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering
BMEDI	B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering
CAM	B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
CAMI	B.Eng. in Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ME	B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering
MWB	BSc Manufacturing Eng with Business

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