| Lessons | 15 |
|---|---|
| Assignment 1A (Due 22 March 2024) | 20 |
| Assignment 1B (Due 13 May 2024) | 40 |
| Assessment 1 (Written Test 1 03 April) | 25 |
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Class mark (Above marks must total to 40% to write Exam) Final assessment (Exam) |
40 60 |
Software you need: Access to Excel spreadsheet (Microsoft) OR google sheets (online) OR Libre office calc (open source)
Handbook: Introductory Statistics (Open Stax - Rice University). You will be required to read specific sections online OR with the OPENSTAX app. These sections WILL be for examination.
Why, How and What
Fast-track those new in the pulp and paper industry, into the foundation theory and technology principles of the industry. The aims is to help engineers, scientist and technologists to optimize processes, equipment and products with respect to quality, efficiency and environmental impact.
This Operations Research and statistics course will expose you to i) basic statistical methods, and ii) application of these methods to solve problems in the fibre processing and related industries.
Plagiarism
The implementation of online assessments have seen a drastic increase in blatant contravention of examination rules and the Plagiarism Policy. This is an academic criminal offence and will not be tolerated within the Department & University.
If students is found guilty of transgressing these rules the Department of Chemical Engineering will implement disciplinary processes against the affected students. There are serious consequences to this, so ensure that you abide by all rules and policies of the University.
- Teacher: Theodorus Hermanus De Koker
- Teacher: Prega Naidoo