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Probability and Linear Algebra (Spring 2005)

Course code : SMAT2-U5
ECTS Credits : 5 Status : Compulsory
Revised : 14/01 2005 Written : 03/01 2005
Placement : 2. semester Hours per week : 4
Length : 1 semester Teaching Language : Danish

Objective : To impart to the student knowledges of basic principles and methods in the use of probability, statistical distributions and linear algebra and using this to solve engineering problems.
Principal Content : Matrix algebra
Linear systems of equations
Functions of several indepandent variables
Method of least squares
Probability
Normal, binomial, poisson and hypergeometric disstributions
Estimation, confidence intervals and tests for one dimensional random variables.
Teaching method : Classroom teaching, exercises and problem solving.
3-4 exercises in MathCad.
Required prequisites : -
Recommended prerequisites : Mat1 passed.
Relations : Prerequistie for MAT3
Type of examination : Four hours written examination
External examiner : Internal
Marking : Scale of 13
Remarks : This is a common course for P, M. and EP.
About one third of the course is math-teaching and two thirds statistic-teaching.
The exercises in MathCad must be approved before the examination.
The first 1½ hour of the examination is in linear algebra. In this part all aids are allowed, however not pocket calculators. In the last 2½ hours of the examination all aids are allowed.
Teaching material : Erwin Kreyszig: Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Mogens Oddershede Larsen: Statistik 1
Responsible teacher : Magda Nielsen , man@ihk.dk