MA202 Probability Distributions Transforms and Numerical Methods

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Introduction
MA202 Probability distributions, 3-1-0-4 2016
Transforms and Numerical Methods
Prerequisite: Nil
Course Objectives
 To introduce the concept of random variables, probability distributions, specific discrete
and continuous distributions with practical application in various Engineering and social
life situations.
 To know Laplace and Fourier transforms which has wide application in all Engineering
courses.
 To enable the students to solve various engineering problems using numerical methods.
Syllabus
Discrete random variables and Discrete Probability Distribution.
Continuous Random variables and Continuous Probability Distribution.
Fourier transforms.
Laplace Transforms.
Numerical methods-solution of Algebraic and transcendental Equations, Interpolation.
Numerical solution of system of Equations. Numerical Integration, Numerical solution of
ordinary differential equation of First order.
Expected outcome .
After the completion of the course student is expected to have concept of
(i) Discrete and continuous probability density functions and special probability distributions.
(ii) Laplace and Fourier transforms and apply them in their Engineering branch
(iii) numerical methods and their applications in solving Engineering problems.
Text Books:
1. Miller and Freund’s “Probability and statistics for Engineers”-Pearson-Eighth Edition.
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2. Erwin Kreyszig, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, 10 edition, Wiley, 2015.
References:
1. V. Sundarapandian, “Probability, Statistics and Queuing theory”, PHI Learning, 2009.
2. C. Ray Wylie and Louis C. Barrett, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”-Sixth Edition.
3. Jay L. Devore, “Probability and Statistics for Engineering and Science”-Eight Edition.
4. Steven C. Chapra and Raymond P. Canale, “Numerical Methods for Engineers”-Sixth
Edition-Mc Graw Hill.
Course Plan
Sem. Exam
Module Contents Hours
Marks
Discrete Probability Distributions. (Relevant topics in
section 4.1,4,2,4.4,4.6 Text1 )
Discrete Random Variables, Probability distribution function, 2
Cumulative distribution function.
I Mean and Variance of Discrete Probability Distribution. 2
Binomial Distribution-Mean and variance. 2
Poisson Approximation to the Binomial Distribution. Poisson 2
distribution-Mean and variance.
15%
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Continuous Probability Distributions. (Relevant topics in

section 5.1,5.2,5.5,5.7 Text1)
Continuous Random Variable, Probability density function, 2
Cumulative density function, Mean and variance.
II Normal Distribution, Mean and variance (without proof). 4
Uniform Distribution.Mean and variance. 2
Exponential Distribution, Mean and variance. 2
15%
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Fourier Integrals and transforms. (Relevant topics in section 15%
11.7, 11.8, 11.9 Text2)
Fourier Integrals. Fourier integral theorem (without proof). 3
III
Fourier Transform and inverse transform. 3
Fourier Sine & Cosine Transform, inverse transform. 3
15%
Laplace transforms. (Relevant topics in section
6.1,6.2,6.3,6.5,6.6 Text2)
Laplace Transforms, linearity, first shifting Theorem. 3
Transform of derivative and Integral, Inverse Laplace 4

IV transform, Solution of ordinary differential equation using
Laplace transform.
Unit step function, second shifting theorem. 2
Convolution Theorem (without proof). 2
Differentiation and Integration of transforms. 2

SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Numerical Techniques.( Relevant topics in 20%
section.19.1,19.2,19.3 Text2)
Solution Of equations by Iteration, Newton- Raphson Method. 2

V
Interpolation of Unequal intervals-Lagrange’s Interpolation 2
formula.
Interpolation of Equal intervals-Newton’s forward difference 3
formula, Newton’s Backward difference formula.
Numerical Techniques. ( Relevant topics in section 20%

19.5,20.1,20.3, 21.1 Text2)
Solution to linear System- Gauss Elimination, Gauss Seidal 3
VI Iteration Method.
Numeric Integration-Trapezoidal Rule, Simpson’s 1/3 Rule. 3
Numerical solution of firstorder ODE-Euler method, 3
Runge-Kutta Method (fourth order).
END SEMESTER EXAM

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QUESTION PAPER PATTERN:
Maximum Marks : 100 Exam Duration: 3 hours

The question paper will consist of 3 parts.
Part A will have 3 questions of 15 marks each uniformly covering modules I and II. Each
question may have two sub questions.
Part B will have 3 questions of 15 marks each uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each
question may have two sub questions.
Part C will have 3 questions of 20 marks each uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each
question may have three sub questions.
Any two questions from each part have to be answered.

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Continuous Probability Distributions. (Relevant topics in

Laplace Transforms, linearity, first shifting Theorem. 3

Transform of derivative and Integral, Inverse Laplace 4

Unit step function, second shifting theorem. 2

Convolution Theorem (without proof). 2

Differentiation and Integration of transforms. 2

Solution Of equations by Iteration, Newton- Raphson Method. 2

Numerical Techniques. ( Relevant topics in section 20%

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