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ENGN8538 Probability and Stochastic Processes in Engineering

ENGN8538 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By Research School of Engineering
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Engineering
Offered in First Semester, 2013
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

The course will introduce essential analytical tools for representing and studying random phenomena in engineering systems. The course starts with an in-depth treatment of random variables in one, two or more dimensions and then moves on to more advanced topics in estimation and stochastic processes. Numerous examples from communication, control and other engineering systems are provided to enhance learning.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students will be able to apply the above analytic tools to the analysis of signal processing and communication systems.

Indicative Assessment

Combination of labs, assignments and an exam with the majority of the weight on the exam.

Workload

Standard workload (approx. 10 hours a week). Weekly lectures and laboratories

Requisite Statement

Enrolment in the Master of Engineeirng (7709, 7710) and Master of Engineering with honours (7711)

Recommended Courses

Basic knowledge of communication systems and basic engineering maths.

Technology Requirements

n/a

Academic Contact rod.kennedy@anu.edu.au

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