Module Details

Module Code: MATH C3502
Module Title: Mathematics and Statistics III
Title: Mathematics and Statistics III
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Ciara Fitzpatrick
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of the module is to develop students' ability to apply the concepts of probability and statistical analysis to civil engineering systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply appropriate probability distribution functions to examples encountered in a civil engineering context.
LO2 Complete reliability calculations for simple engineering systems.
LO3 Construct and interpret statistical quality control charts based on means and ranges.
LO4 Use regression analysis to explore relationships between variables and measure the strength of such relationships.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Probability distributions
(a) Review of Binomial, Poisson, Geometric and Hypergeometric distributions. (b) Review of Uniform, Exponential, Normal distributions and Sampling distributions. (c) Application of these discrete and continuous probability distributions to civil engineering contexts.
Reliability and quality control
(a) Lifetime distributions and reliability calculations. (b) The Weibull distribution. (c) Statistical quality control. (d) Control charts based on means and ranges.
Regression and correlation
(a) Review of regression and correlation concepts previously covered. (b) Evaluating the linear regression model. (c) Regression analysis in Excel. (d) Confidence intervals and prediction intervals for the mean response. (e) Transforming non-linear models. (f) Multiple linear regression.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test 1
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test 2
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Quiz questions
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Assessed Practical 1
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Assessed Practical 2
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Repeat written examination covering learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 7.00 105
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
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