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Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Number IE 211
Course Title Quantitative Methods in Industrial Engineering
Course Description The course introduces the student to the principles, philosophies, and practices of
probability, statistical modelling, design of experiments, and industrial quality control
Prerequisite None
Course
Course Credit 3 lecture hours, 3 credit units
Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, the students are expected to:
1. Determine the probability distribution appropriate for a given set of data;
2. Describe population and samples using statistical indices;
3. Prepare graphical and visual representations of populations and sample data for s;
4. Prepare basic statistical inference methods and procedures to estimate and infer
about population parameters;
5. Design and create statistically sound experiments given specific engineering
objectives; and
6. Create and analyze basic types of control charts.
Course Coverage
Mtg Date Topics Teaching and Assessment
No. Learning Activities Tools
Syllabus
1 August 8 Course details. Class policies.
Case Guidelines Cases are to be done by group with a maximum of 3 members each.
The main objective is to apply the recent topics discussed in class (descriptive and
inferential statistics, statistical tools) to an area of interest of your group, e.g. a problem in
your company, analysis of available dataset, etc. Be sure to include as many concepts as
possible. As much as possible, align topics to engineering fields.
Course Policies
Attendance Attendance will be checked and graded. A student should not miss more than 3
meetings without valid excuse, otherwise he/she will be given a grade of 5.0.
Long A student who misses a long exam without valid excuse will be given a grade of zero.
Examinations
Academic The student is expected to adhere to a high standard of individual honor and integrity.
Integrity University rules on cheating will be implemented. Cases of dishonesty on examinations
and attendance will be dealt with severe penalties. Cheating, plagiarism, and other acts
of academic dishonesty, when proven beyond reasonable doubt, will result to a grade of
5.0. or possible dismissal from the program.
Language of The lecture and discussion will be conducted using English/Filipino as the medium.
Instruction
Consultation 11am-5pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays; other times by appointment. Consultation will be
Schedule conducted at MH405, IE CompLab Research Bay. Consultation during the day of a long
exam is not allowed. Online consultation may be done thru e-mail.
Online Announcements, if any, and important files (e.g. lectures) will be distributed thru e-mail.
Announcements
Instructor Christian John Immanuel S. Boydon
Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
e-mail: csboydon@up.edu.ph
office: 981-8500 local 3159, mobile: 0905-486-4828