Course Syllabus
ENEE 324: Engineering Probability
Sections 0301, SH01
Spring 2022
| Lecture | T Th 11:00am - 12:15pm, JMP 2121 |
| Discussion |
0301 & SH01: M 2:00pm - 2:50pm, JMP 2222 |
| Required Text | Roy D. Yates and David J. Goodman, Probability and Stochastic Processes: A Friendly Introduction for Electrical and Computer Engineers 3rd Edition, Wiley, 2014, ISBN-13: 978-1118324561. Available at: BookHolders, Amazon, Campus Bookstore, and many other locations. |
| Required Software | MATLAB: Mac Version, Windows Version ,or Linux Version (free for UMCP students) |
| Prerequisites |
ENEE 222 (Elements of Discrete Signal Analysis) |
| ECE Description | https://ece.umd.edu/course-schedule/course/ENEE324 |
| Testudo Info | ENEE324 Section: 0301 |
Instructor Info
| Professor | Jonathan Z. Simon | ||||||||||||
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| Teaching Assistant | Faisal Hamman | ||
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Office Hours
| Day | Time | Location | |
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| Simon | Monday | 4-5:30pm | Zoom Meeting ID 98499945418 Passcode ENEE324 |
| Hamman | Wednesday | 1-2:30pm | Zoom Meeting ID: 993 0639 7465 Passcode: ENEE324TA |
Learning Objectives
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Topics Outline
The following topics will be addressed (order & duration tentative):
| Topic |
| Sample space and events |
| Axioms of probability |
| Computing probabilities |
| Conditional probability and Independence |
| Sequential experiments |
| Random variables |
| Some important random variables |
| Functions of a random variable; expected Value |
| Moment generating functions |
| Multiple random variables |
| Joint, marginal and conditional probability distributions |
| Conditional expectation |
| Covariance, correlation matrices |
| Functions of multiple random variables |
| Sums of independent random variables |
| Central limit theorem |
| Sample mean |
| Introduction to parameter estimation via sample mean, confidence intervals |
Homework
Math is a “Learn it By Doing it” subject, and Probability is no exception. The homework assignments are one of the most important part of the course: you will not be able to succeed in the exams without doing the homeworks. You should be able to complete the assignments without significant assistance from the instructors.
Typically, homework problems will be assigned every week. It is possible that only some of the problems will be graded, but solutions will always be made available.
All homework assignments are here on ELMS, and all completed homework assignments should be turned in 30 minutes before the beginning of class on their due date, typically on Thursdays.
Solution sets will be handed out as soon as reasonably possible after the homework is due. No credit will be given for any homework turned in after the solution set has been made available.
Some homework problems will require the use of MATLAB. Unless otherwise stated, you should submit all MATLAB commands (i.e., code) used, as well as your results.
Late Policy: First day late = 25% off, second day late = 50% off, third day late = 75% off. But please ask for an exemption if there are extenuating circumstances (e.g., medical, family crisis).
Discussion Sections
Discussion sections are run by the TA. During these classes, selected homework problems as well as other problems will be discussed, and students will have an opportunity to ask clarifying questions concerning the class material.
Drop-in Student Hours (“Office Hours”)
Both the professor and the TA reserve time every week where our schedules are clear, so that we can meet with students outside of class (we are also available by appointment outside of those times if our Office Hours conflict with your schedule). You can come talk to us for any reason: common reasons include clarifying concepts from class, preparing for an exam or quiz, or asking about some other aspect of the course.
You should also feel free to come as a group (for example, if you study with friends and many of you have similar questions or concerns about a topic).
Quizzes
At most discussion section, students will be asked to take a written quiz wherein they will be required to solve a problem, without notes. Quiz questions are intended to be simplified versions of typical exam questions.
Exams
- 1st Exam: Tuesday, March 8 (Tentative)
- 2nd Exam: Tuesday, May 3 (Tentative)
- Final Exam: Thursday, May 12 8:00-10:00am (First day of exams)
See Grading for missed exam policies.
Grading
| Homework, Quizzes, Participation, etc. | 40% |
| 1st exam | 20% |
| 2nd exam | 20% |
| Final exam | 20% |
In the case of a 1st or 2nd exam missed for a legitimate reason, it will be dropped and the other exam and the final will be accordingly re-weighted higher, if you give notice to the professor within 24 hours of the missed exam:
| 1st or 2nd exam: | 30% [ = (20%/(20%+20%)) x 60% |
| Final exam: | 30% [ = (20%/(20%+20%)) x 60% |
You must request permission for this modified grading within 24 hours of the missed exam.
The homework with the lowest score will be dropped.
MATLAB
MATLAB is required. You will need to be able to run, and print (to pdf), MATLAB code and figures.
Academic Honesty
Discussing homework problems, and other ideas, with others is encouraged,
but,
your final write-up must be your own work and cannot include anyone else's work.
The University of Maryland, College Park has a nationally recognized Code of Academic Integrity, administered by the Student Honor Council. This code sets standards for academic integrity at Maryland for all undergraduate and graduate students. As a student you are responsible for upholding these standards for this course. It is very important for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication, facilitation, and plagiarism. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity or the Student Honor Council, please visit https://www.studentconduct.umd.edu/current-students.
To be clear and explicit, academic dishonesty includes copying homework answers from any other student's or non-student's work, from any solution sets, from any book, from the web, or any other related source.
Instances of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Office of Judicial Programs.
Learning Assistance Service
If you are experiencing difficulties in keeping up with the academic demands of your courses, you should know about the Learning Assistance Service, 2201 Shoemaker Building, 301-314-7613, or http://www.counseling.umd.edu/las/. Their educational counselors can help with time management, reading, math learning skills, note-taking and exam preparation skills. All their services are free to UMD students.
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