Applied Probability for IT - ABET COURSE OUTLINE
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Applied Probability
Semester 2 - 2018/2019
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Dr. Fida Moh'd (f.mohammad@psut.edu.jo)
Lecture
Mandatory for CS students
Lecture: 3 hours/week; Mon+Wed: 12:30-2:00 PM
Sun., Tue., Thu.: 1 – 2 PM & Mon.,Wed.: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
First Exam 25%
Second Exam 25%
Homework 10%
Final Exam 40%
20133 and 20233
Basic probability concepts: Counting, Set theory, Events and sample
space, Probability rules, Conditional probability and independence,
Random variables: Continuous and discrete random variables, The
cumulative distribution function, The probability mass function for
discrete variables, The probability density function for continuous
variables; Moment, Expectation and Variance; Conditional probability
and stochastic independence; Some special distributions (discrete
and continuous distributions); Univariate, bivariate and multivariate
distributions, Correlation; Distributions of functions of random
variables: Distribution function method, moment generating function
method, and the Jacobian transformation method; Limiting
distributions.
- Fundamentals of Applied Probability and Random Processes, 2014,
Oliver C.Ibe, 2nd ed.
- Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, Navidi, 4th ed.
- Online homeworks and their solutions.
- Probability Distributions Tables.
- Past Exams and their solution.
• Random variables
• Moments of Random Variable
• Special Probability Distributions
• Multiple Random Variables
• Functions of Random Variables
• Transforms
• Introduction to Random Processes
Mathematics & Basic Sciences: 100 %
Mathematics: high
Computer programming: good
Stu. Dept Inst TA(s)
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Will this course involve computer No.
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Will this course have TA(s) when it is offered? No.
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Upon completion of this course, students will have had an opportunity to learn about the
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1- Understand well the concept of probability and its importance in real life. a
2- Ability to compute probability to several random experiments. a
3- Ability to use discrete and continuous distributions to compute probability. a
4- Ability to compute the expectation and moments for all distributions. a
5- Understand the concept of joint probability distributions and its properties. a
6- Ability to compute CDF, MGF and characteristic functions for any probability distribution. a
7- Understand the concept of transformations of single and multiple random variables. a
8- Understand the concept of random processes. a

ABET’s course outcomes (a-k) criteria

The program must enable students to attain, by the time of graduation:
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student
outcomes and to the discipline
(b) An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to
its solution
(c) An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or
program to meet desired needs
(d) An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
(e) An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
(f) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
(g) An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and
society
(h) Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
(i) An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.