YZZ205 Probability and Statistics

6 ECTS - 3-1 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 3.5 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING PR. (ENGLISH)
Code YZZ205
Name Probability and Statistics
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3.5 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. YUSUF ALPER KAPLAN
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

Introduce the student with probability concepts and their relation to the events.

Course Content

Probability, conditional probability, Bernoulli trials, the concept of a random variable, distribution and density functions, specific random variables, conditional distributions, functions of one random variable, mean and variance, functions of two random variables, conditional expected values, stochastic processes, systems with stochastic inputs, the power spectrum, discrete-time processes, poisson process.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite.

Resources

“Statistics for Business and Economics” Paul Newbold, William L. Carlson and Betty Thorne, Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, cop. 2007, 7th ed.

Notes

Navidi, William (2019) Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 5th ed., McGraw Hill.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understand the definitions of probability and conditional probability and the basic concepts of probability.
LO02 Bernoulli trials are studied along with the concept and types of random variables.
LO03 Methods for calculating the expected value and variance of random variables are learned.
LO04 The concept of random functions and their role in probability models are explored.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It provides a broad range of knowledge about fundamental Computer Science concepts, algorithms and data structures. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learns basic computer topics such as software development, programming languages, and database management. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands advanced computing fields such as data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
PLO04 - Learn about topics such as computer networks, cyber security, and database design.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops skills in designing, implementing and analyzing algorithms.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to use different programming languages effectively
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Learns data analysis, database management and big data processing skills.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains practical experience by working on software development projects.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Strengthens collaboration and communication skills within the team.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik It provides a mindset open to technological innovations.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Encourages continuous learning and self-improvement competence.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Develops the ability to solve complex problems.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to probability There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Set theory and conditional probability There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Bernoulli trials There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Random variables There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Cumulative distribution function There is no prerequisite. Yöntem Seçilmemiş
6 Probability density function There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Specific random variables There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Discrete random variables There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Conditional distributions There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Asymptotic approximations There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Functions of one random variable There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Expected value There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Functions of two random variables There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Sample of Problems There is no prerequisite. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 153
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,12
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 22.04.2026 10:06