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Descriptive statistics; probability distributions; confidence intervals; statistical tests; linear regression; optimisation; decision theory; network analysis.
The goal of the course is to give students the tools to make engineering decisions when faced with uncertainty. Students will develop an appreciation for variability in data and how to make appropriate allowance for that variability when interpreting data and making engineering decisions.
EMTH210
Tutorial SessionsThere will be weekly one-hour tutorial sessions. The early ones will cover basic probability and statistics concepts to help students with little background on the topic to catchup. There will also be sessions that will focus on problem-solving. Two tutorial sessions will be held in the Civil Engineering computer suite with the class split into 11-12 and 1-2 halves, all others will be in a lecture room.
Alan Nicholson
Mark Milke and James Degnan
A. Assignments-- There will be two marked assignments in support of the computer laboratories. Students can work and submit individually or in pairs. Late assignments will have 20% deducted for lateness and an additional 20% deducted for each full day late. Aegrotat applications will not be accepted for assignments. Please contact the course co-ordinator if you have difficulties meeting submission dates. There will also be optional, marked assignments without credit during the semester to allow students to develop their skills.B. Tests-- The tests will be 50 minute, evening tests covering lecture material. The tentative dates for the tests are Tuesday, 23rd March and 11th May. Tests are likely to be a mixture of multiple choice, worked problems, and short answer. Any approved calculator allowed.C. Examination— (three hour examination). Any approved calculator allowed. Students with accepted Aegrotats for the examination will have their test marks considered when assigning an Aegrotat grade.Note: Tests and examinations will include questions involving more than just calculations. Students might be required to explain their reasoning and to disuss the implications of their results.
Ang, Alfredo Hua-Sing , Tang, Wilson H; Probability concepts in engineering : emphasis on applications in civil & environmental engineering ; 2nd ed; Wiley, 2007.
LearnSupplemental course readings will be posted on Learn as they become available along with copies of handouts. Marks will be posted on Learn as they become available. Students are responsible for checking that the marks posted are correct and should advise the course co-ordinator when there are errors.
Domestic fee $562.00
International fee $2,830.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Civil and Natural Resources Engineering .