American River College

Mathematics Department

Spring 2004

 

 

1.         Course:             Stat 301            Introduction to Probability and Statistics

 

Course Code:    20321

 

Credit:              3.0 Units (transferable to CSU or UC)

 

Prerequisite:      Math 120 with a grade of “C” or better.

                                   

Schedule:          MWF, 9:00-9:50 a.m., Room 170

 

2.         Instructor:            Alisher S. Abdul, Ph.D.

 

Phone number:            (916) 484-8658, e-mail:             abdula@arc.losrios.edu

 

Office hours:            Office H-131            MWF: 10:00-10:50 a.m.; TTn: 9:00-9:50 a.m.

 

3.         Text:                 “Elementary Statistics,” by Mario F. Triola,

                                    Addison-Wesley, 9th edition, 2003.

                                    Supplemental materials: Student’s Solution Manual, by

                                    Milton Loyer, Addison-Wesley, 9th edition, 2003.

 

4.            Grading:             4 Chapter Tests @ 50 points                100 points

                                    (Two best will be counted)

                                    Homework                                           50

                                    Final Exam                                        100 points

                                    Total                                                    250 points

 

5.                  Final exam schedule            May 21, Friday, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

 

 

Description of the Course: This course will introduce basic concepts of probability and statistics. It will include analysis of data, probability, distributions, tests of hypothesis, estimation, regression and correlation (analysis of variance). Related applications to psychology, social science, natural science, business and engineering will be exploited. The statistical calculator TI-83 or TI-83 plus is used throughout the course.

 

 

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, the student will able to:

·         Analyze the principles of probability theory and statistical inference and how they are related to the scientific method.

·         Compare and contrast different forms of statistical inference procedures.

·         Relate and interpret statistical evidence as it is presented in journals, periodicals and media

·         Use a statistical calculator to compute single variable and two variable statistics.

 

 

 

Attendance:            Attendance in a mathematics class is of the highest priority for having success in the subject matter field. If you stop attending the class, it is your responsibility to drop the class; the instructor is not required to do this for you. A student may be dropped from the class at any time for having five (5) absences. If this occurs after the drop date, the student will be given a grade of “F” for the course. It is your responsibility to inform your instructor immediately in the event you cannot attend class or the absence may be counted against you. You are not permitted to make up exams, or homework assignments that you miss by skipping class unless you have a medical excuse (bring a note from your physician or the school health office).

 

Exams: The emphasis is on problem solving, not memorization. You will be permitted to fill an index card (not to exceed 5" x 8") with notes and formulas to use during each exam. Your grade will be determined by your performance on chapter tests, and final examination. There are no makeup exams will be given, since the instructor will drop two your lowest scores among the chapter tests. Missing more than two tests is at your own risk. Please note that the dates and times for all final exams are given in the Schedule of Classes so that you may plan your schedule accordingly. Final exams cannot be rescheduled and it is your responsibility to ensure that you will be able to take the final at the time stipulated.

 

Homework: Homework is essential in order to master the course material.

 

Calculators: TI-83 or TI-83 plus is required. Calculators are necessary for a classroom work and exams.

 

Grading Policy: Your grade will be determined by what percent of the total points available you have earned for the course according to the following scale:

 

“A”      90-100%                “B”            80-89%                         “C”            70-79%

“D”      60-69%                                                                         “F”            below 60%.

 

Support Services:       Students needing more help with their math than is available in class should consider one or all of the following:

1. Getting help from other students in the class, for developing a student study group is an excellent way to learn.

2. Go to the Oak Tree Drop-in Tutoring Center or LRC on campus.

3. Send instructor e-mail.

4. See an instructor during his office hours.

 

 

Grade Appeal: Last day for grade appeal is May 30, 2005.

 

Deadlines: February 22, 2004 - Last day to drop the class without notation on record.