The information below describes how the course contributes to the undergraduate program objectives. This course will help students learn to plan, design, conduct and analyze experiments efficiently and effectively. This requires previous knowledge of statistics and also develops new statistical concepts. This course also stresses the need for and develops skills for lifelong learning. The classes are conducted using cooperative learning lectures which encourage the students to actively engage and analyze new material.
Students work in teams and have responsibility for their own and each other's learning.
Several of these exercises will be selected for class presentation or discussion. Homework and Lab Exercises - Weekly assignments will be given to reinforce the use of methods introduced in class. Self-study and independent learning is critical for comprehending the material in this course. Term Project - The term project is performed in teams of up to four people. The project consists of planning, designing, conducting and analyzing an experiment, using appropriate DOE principles.