University of the Philippines Diliman

College of Engineering
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.

Introductory Probability Lecture Seatwork

2 August 15 - Basic Probability Concepts
- Counting Rules
Probability Distributions Lecture Seatwork
3 August 29 - Discrete Probability Distributions
- PDF and CDF, Expectation and Variance
Probability Distributions Lecture Seatwork,
4 September 5 - Continuous Probability Distributions Problem Set
- PDF and CDF, Expectation and Variance
September 12 (Wednesday) | First Long Exam
Descriptive Statistics Lecture, Software
5 September 19 - Data Collection and Data Types Demo (Minitab, R)
- Data Measures and Graphical Relationships
Inferential Statistics Lecture, Software
6 September 26 - Central Limit Theorem Demo (Minitab, R)
- Confidence Intervals
Inferential Statistics Lecture, Software
7 October 3 - Hypothesis Testing on One Sample Demo (Minitab, R)
- Hypothesis Testing on Two Samples
Case Presentation Case
8 October 10 Descriptive and Inferential Statistics Integration

October 17 (Wednesday) | Second Long Exam

Introduction to Design of Experiments Lecture, Software
9 October 24 - Analysis of Variance Demo (Minitab, R)
- Experimental Designs (CRD, RCBD)
Regression Analysis Lecture, Software
10 November 7 - Simple Linear Regression Model Demo (Minitab, R)
- Multiple Linear Regression Model
Introduction to Statistical Quality Control Lecture, Software
11 November 14 - Control Charts Demo (Minitab, R)
- Process Capability
Case Presentation Case
12 November 21 Statistical Tools Integration

November 28 (Wednesday) | Third Long Exam

References Montgomery, D. Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers, 3rd ed.
Montgomery, D. Design and Analysis of Experiments, 5th ed.
Montgomery, D. Statistical Quality Control: A Modern Introduction, 6th edition. 2009.
Teaching and The course will be conducted every Wednesday, 6:00pm to 9:00pm at MH 417-419. The
Learning course will have lectures, class discussions, and software exercises. Problem sets and
Activities class exercises will be given.
Assessment Student learning will be assessed using three (3) Long Examinations, Seatworks and
Methods Problem sets, and Cases. The computed grade for the course will have the following
components:
Three (3) Long Examinations 60%
Seatworks and Problem Sets 10%
Cases 20%
Attendance 10%

Computed Grade Final Grade Computed Grade Final Grade

92.0 – 100.0 1.00 68.0 – 71.9 2.50
88.0 – 91.9 1.25 64.0 – 67.9 2.75
84.0 – 87.9 1.50 60.0 – 63.9 3.00
80.0 – 83.9 1.75 0 – 59.9 5.00
76.0 – 79.9 2.00 INC
72.0 – 75.9 2.25 DRP

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

Revision Number Prepared by: Approved by:

1.00 (Jan. 2018) Christian John Immanuel S. Boydon