Random variables; common discrete, continuous expectations and their applications; Sampling of the mean, hypothesis testing of the mean and variance, confidence intervals and Chi-Square procedures; Simple linear regression and correlation; precision and straight line fits; Matrix approach; multiple; Linear regression; polynomial and extra sum of squares in linear regression analysis; Transformation, weighted dummy variables and special topics in multiple regression analysis; Selecting the best regression model; Design of experiments; Single-factor and Multi-factor analysis of variance. Application of Statistical software packages such as: MINITAB, SPSS, etc.…

Introduction Philosophy and Concepts, What Is Project Management? Project management: the need. Response to modern society .Systems Approach and Systems Engineering. Systems approach to management project goal: time, cost, and requirements project management: the person, the team, the methodology. Systems Development Cycle and Project Conception. Project and System Definition .Planning Fundamentals .Project Time Planning and Networks. Advanced Project Network Analyses and Scheduling. Cost Estimating and Budgeting .Project Quality Management Managing Risks in Projects. Project Execution and Control. Project Evaluation, Communication, Implementation, and Close out Systems and Procedures for Planning and Control

The focus is on the concept of architectural research through the meaning and the methods and techniques of collecting and using information, the aim is to form a comprehensive approach to architectural research. The major emphasis of the course is the student research proposal in relation to survey data, organization and data analysis for research finding. The student presents the results of his research to his committee and to the audience any recommendations by the attendants can be added to his final report. - Elements of the Research Proposals and Formulation of a research plan. - Elements of Technical and Scientific reports. - What is the Scientific Research? - The Structure of Scientific Research. - Methods of Scientific Research. - Aims of Scientific Research. - Ethics of Scientific Research. - Developing a hypothesis, a research problem and related questions - Being able to perform exploratory data analysis. Understand correct ways to refer to and cite from scientific literature

Management systems for distribution, materials handling, inventory control, transportation planning and facilities location and analysis; Logistics information systems and development of logistics strategy. Use of planning models and software packages to demonstrate concepts of strategic partnering, adequate safety stock levels, and risk pooling. Integrated decision support systems in the management of the supply chain and logistics network design issues.