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INDENG 172 - Probability and Risk Analysis for Engineers

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Undergraduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

INDENG

Course Number

172

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Probability and Risk Analysis for Engineers

Course Description

This is an introductory course in probability designed to develop a good understanding of uncertain phenomena and the mathematical tools used to model and analyze it. Applications will be given in such areas as reliability theory, risk theory, inventory theory, financial models, and computer science, among others. This course is a probability course and cannot be used to fulfill any engineering unit or elective requirements.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Staff

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Prerequisites

MATH 51, MATH 52, and MATH 53.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course after completing the course(s) below.

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Credit Restrictions

Students will receive no credit for IND ENG 172 after completing STAT 134, or STAT C140.

Credit Replacement Courses

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Course Objectives

Students will learn how to model random phenomena and learn about a variety of areas where it is important to estimate the likelihood of uncertain events. Students will also learn how to use computer simulation to replicate and analyze these events.

Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Discussion Hours

1

Discussion Hours Min

1

Discussion Hours Max

1

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours

8

Outside Work Hours Min

8

Outside Work Hours Max

8

Term

Summer

Weeks

6 weeks

Weeks

6

Lecture Hours

7.5

Lecture Hours Min

7.5

Lecture Hours Max

7.5

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Discussion Hours

2.5

Discussion Hours Min

2.5

Discussion Hours Max

2.5

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours

20

Outside Work Hours Min

20

Outside Work Hours Max

20