ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

Course Outline and Course Plan

Name of the
Muhammad Mahbub Alam Position Professor
Teacher
Department CSE Programme B.Sc. Eng.
Course Code Math 4441 Course Title Probability and Statistics
Academic Year 2019-20 Semester Summer
Contact Hours 3.0 Credit Hours 3.0
1. Probability and Stochastic Processes, 3e 1. Yates and Goodman
2. Probability and Random Processes2e 2. Scott Miller and Donald Childers
Text books and 3. Introduction to Probability, 2e  3. Dimitri P. Bertsekas and John N. 
Authors of the
Reference Tsitsiklis
books
books 4. Probability and Statistics for Engineers 4. Sheldon M. Ross
5. Applied Statistics and Probability for  5. Douglas C. Montgomery
Engineers, 3e
Prerequisites 1. Math 4241: Integral Calculus and Differential Calculus
(If any) 2. CSE 4405: Data and Telecommunication (co-requisite)
Course
Homepage
Teaching
Lecture Group discussion Demonstration Problem solving
Methods/
Approaches Project Others: Tutorial classes
Teaching aids Multi-media OHP Board and Marker Others

Course Assessment Method

Mid
Attendance Semester Final
Quiz 15% of Total Marks (Best 3 out of 4) Semester
(10%) (50%)
(25%)
1st Quiz 2nd Quiz 3rd Quiz 4th Quiz Others
Week/Date Week/Date
Week/Date Week/Date Week/Date Week/Date Assignment Homework
Will be
2
4th Week 6th Week 10th Week 13th Week given time 8th Week 16th Week
Assignments
to time

Grading Policy
Marks out of 100 Letter Grade Grade Point Marks out of 100 Letter Grade Grade Point
80 - 100 A+ 4.00 55 - 59 B- 2.75
75 - 79 A 3.75 50 - 54 C+ 2.50
70 - 74 A- 3.50 45 - 49 C 2.25
65 - 69 B+ 3.25 40 – 44 D 2.00
60 - 64 B 3.00 00 - 39 F 0.00

 
 Course Contents
Probability Law: Sets, Probabilistic Models, Conditional Probability, Independence, Total Probability Theorem, 
Bayes’ Theorem, Counting. Discrete Random variables: Probability Mass Functions (PMF), Cumulative 
Distribution Functions (CDF), Expectation, Variance; Well‐known distributions (Uniform distribution, Bernoulli 
distribution, Binomial distribution, Poisson distribution. etc.).  
Continuous Random variables: Probability Density Functions (PDF), Cumulative Distribution Functions (CDF), 
Expectation, Variance; Well‐known distributions (Uniform distribution, Exponential distribution, Gaussian 
distribution).  
Joint Random Variables: Joint PMFs, PDFs, Conditional Expectation, Covariance, Correlation, Independence of 
random Variables.  
Inferential Statistics and Probability Models, Populations and Samples. 
Descriptive Statistics: Describing Data Sets, Summarizing Data Sets and Chebyshev’s Inequality. The Sample 
Mean, the Central Limit Theorem, the Sample Variance, Sampling Distributions from a Normal Population. 
Parameter Estimation: Maximum Likelihood Estimators, Interval Estimates.  
Hypothesis  Testing:  Significance  Levels,  Tests  Concerning  the  Mean  of  a  Normal  Population,  Hypothesis  Tests 
Concerning the Variance of a Normal Populations. Distribution of the Estimators.

Course Objectives
The subject aims to equip the students such that they will be able to read a word problem or corporate report and do the
followings:
1) Realize the uncertainty that is involved in a situation described,
2) Select a suitable probability model,
3) Estimate and test its parameters on the basis of real data
4) Compute probabilities of interesting events and other vital characteristics, and
5) Make appropriate conclusions and forecasts

Mapping with CO, PO and Bloom’s Taxonomy

Matching with
levels of Bloom’s
CO No. Course Outcomes (CO) Statement Program
Taxonomy
Outcome (PO)
Understand the basic knowledge on fundamental probability concepts,
CO1 including random variable, probability of an event, additive rules and C2 PO1, PO2
conditional probability
Apply knowledge of probability to mathematically explain uncertain
CO2 C3 PO2
phenomenon

Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems with uncertainty

CO3 C4 PO2
applying probability models

Use an appropriate probability model to describe and analyze observed

CO4 C4 PO4
data and draw conclusions concerning interesting parameters
Derive confidence intervals and test hypotheses using observed data, draw
CO5 C6 PO5
conclusions and describe the uncertainty.

Weekly plan for course content and mapping with CO

Weeks Topics Cos

For example
1 Introduction to probability,
CO1
2 Discrete random variables
CO1, CO2
3 Discrete random variables

4 Continuous random variables CO1, CO3

5 Joint Random variables CO1, CO3

 6 Multiple random variables CO3

7 Operations on Random variables CO3

8
Midterm examinations
9
10 Conditional Distributions and expectations
CO3
11 Conditional Distributions and expectations

12 Gaussian distribution CO3

13 Bayesian Estimation and MLE CO4, CO5
14 Sampling Distribution CO4
15 Hypothesis Testing CO4, CO5
16 Regressions CO4
17 --
18 Final Examinations
19

Program Outcomes
Engineering Knowledge:
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and system fundamentals, 
PO 1 software  development,  networking  &  communication,  and  information  assurance  &  security  to  the 
solution of complex engineering problems in computer science and engineering. 
Problem Analysis:
PO 2 Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex Computer Science and Engineering problems in the
areas of hardware, software, theoretical Computer Science and applications to reach significant
conclusions by applying Mathematics, Natural sciences, Computer Science and Engineering principles.
Design/ Development of Solutions:
Design solutions for complex computer science and engineering problems and design systems,
PO 3
components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and
safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Investigation:
Ability to use research based knowledge and research methods to perform literature survey, design
PO 4 experiments for complex problems in designing, developing and maintaining a computing system, collect
data from the experimental outcome, analyze and interpret valid/interesting patterns and conclusions from
the data points.
Modern Tool Usage:
PO 5 Ability to create, select and apply state of the art tools and techniques in designing, developing and testing
a computing system or its component.
The Engineer and Society:
Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural
PO 6 issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice in system
development and solutions to complex engineering problems related to system fundamentals, software
development, networking & communication, and information assurance & security.
Environment and Sustainability:
Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural
PO 7 issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice in system
development and solutions to complex engineering problems related to system fundamentals, software
development, networking & communication, and information assurance & security.
Ethics:
PO 8 Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of computer
science and engineering practice.
PO 9 Individual Work and Teamwork:
 Ability to function as an individual and as a team player or leader in multidisciplinary teams and strive
towards achieving a common goal.
Communication:
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with
PO 10
society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation,
make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project Management and Finance:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision
PO 11
making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning:
PO 12 Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong
learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Mapping of COs and POs [Correlation level 1 for low, 2 for moderate and 3 for high]
Course
Outcomes PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12

CO1 3 3
CO2 3
CO3 3
CO4 3
CO5 3 3