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Unit Overview

Description

This unit introduces fundamental concepts of probability and probabilistic methods and provides tools for understanding, addressing and solving problems in a wide range of areas including science, engineering and finance. The basic concepts cover (pairs of) discrete and continuum random variables, their distributions and properties of random variables; independence and the conditional probability of multivariate distributions, sums of random variables, laws of large numbers and the Central Limit Theorem. This unit also covers discrete and continuous random processes and their properties that are particularly useful in science, engineering and finance. Statistical computing will form an essential part in testing the theoretical ideas, understanding and interpreting them in real and simulated scenarios.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 2 core unit in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Software Engineering major sequences
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) explain the basic and fundamental concepts of probability; (2) apply probability models to real-world problems and present mathematical results in a coherent manner; (3) use modern programming languages to apply theoretical ideas to data; (4) recognise the value of simulations for modelling real-life applications; and; and (5) communicate results achieved with probabilistic methods in applications..

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignments; (2) laboratories and quizzes; and (3) final Examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Edward Cripps
Unit rules
Prerequisites
MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus
or MATX1011 Multivariable Calculus
and
MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
or MATX1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
and Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
Incompatibility
STAT2062 Fundamentals of Probability with Applications
Contact hours
Lectures: 2-hours per week
Laboratory/Tutorials: 2-hours per week
Texts

This unit will be based on a number of recommended texts including:

Probability, Statistics, and Random Processes For Electrical Engineering, Alberto Leon Garcia

Introduction to Probability, Jessica Hwang and Joseph K. Blitzstein

 

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