Statistics 301

Mathematics Department

Summer 2003

 

Course Information

Course:  Statistics 301 (Intro to Probability & Statistics)          Course Code:  10906

Units:  3    (Transferable to UC or CSU)                                        Prerequisite:  Math 120 (“C” or better)

Schedule:  MW 6:30-9:40pm                                                  Room:  163

 

Instructor:  Matt Mitchell                                                Email:  MitcheM@arc.losrios.edu

Phone:  (916) 484-8372                                                          Office:  Howard Hall, Rm 127

 

Text:               ·  Elementary Statistics, Mario F. Triola, Addison Wesley, 9th edition

                        ·  Student’s Solution Manual, Milton Loyer, Addison Wesley, 9th edition (Optional)

 

Calculator:      ·  Each student is required to have a scientific calculator with a two-variable statistics package.  The TI-83 calculator is highly recommended. 

 

Course Description

This course will introduce the basic concepts of probability and statistics.  It will include analysis of data, probability, distributions, tests of hypotheses, estimation, regression and correlation.  Related applications to psychology, social science, natural science, business and engineering will be explored.  A scientific calculator with a 2-variable Stat package (i.e. the TI-83 made by Texas Instruments) is used throughout the course.

 

Grading

Homework                                                                   100 points

3 Midterm Exams (100 points each)                              300 points

                        Cumulative Final Exam (Wed, July 30th @ 6:30pm) 200 points

                        Total                                                                           600 points

 

You grade will be determined on the following standard scale:

 

            A         90-100%         (540-600 pts)              

                        B          80-89%           (480-539 pts)              

                        C         70-79%           (420-479 pts)  

                        D         60-69%           (360-419 pts)              

                        F          Below 60%      (Below 360 pts)

 

Please understand our relationship.  I present the material and guide your understanding.  Then for exams, I am merely an accountant. I simply count up the points you earn by your demonstration of mastery of material on the exams.  There is very little subjectivity in grading my exams (meaning any Statistics instructor would reach the same conclusions about your point totals).  I do not “give” you a grade.  I am a neutral party who communicates to you what grade you’ve earned.

Homework 

Homework is essential in order to master the course material and will be assigned and collected each class meeting.  Staple multiple pages together or simply put your name on each page.  Please do not use the fold-n-tear method to adjoin pages.  Homework for each section is worth 2 points which is designated by a check mark (Ö).  A check minus (Ö -) is worth 1 point and is given for homework which is late, incomplete, or with many mistakes.  Homework turned in late due to an absence is not considered late if turned in the next class meeting.  If this is the case, please bring my attention to this by writing “absent” at the top to ensure receiving full credit.  Homework which is dramatically incomplete or not turned in will receive a zero (0).

 

Exams

Midterm exams: There will be three midterm exams given during the semester.  Midterm exams may not be retaken to improve the score. 

~ Important:  If you are unable to attend an exam, arrangements must be made prior to the exam to take it at another time.  After the exam has been given, no make-up exam will be offered.  If you do not show up for an exam and do not contact me by the day of the exam, you will not be allowed to take the exam at a later time and will receive a score of zero—this policy is without exception.

 

Cumulative Final Exam: The final will be given during the last class meeting on July 30th at 6:30pm.  No deviation from this schedule will be allowed.

The Final Exam is on Wednesday, July 30th at 6:30pm.

 

Attendance

Attendance in any mathematics course is of the highest priority since we study sequenced materials (i.e. the math you learn on Monday will be used on Wednesday).  A summer school course is obviously accelerated due to time constraints.  A normal session has 17 weeks of instruction, whereas we meet only 16 times.  Hence, missing one meeting here is like missing over a week during a normal session.  For this reason, absences should be avoided at all costs.  A student may be dropped after 3 or more absences.  If you stop attending the class, it is your responsibility to drop.  You may not make up exams that you miss without a medical excuse and a physician’s note.

 

Support Services

Students needing more help with the material than can be given in class should use the following:

  1. Go to the Oak Tree Drop-in Tutoring Center in Room 132 on campus between 8am and 8pm Monday through Thursday during Summer Session.  The Oak Tree is an excellent source of individualized tutoring for students wanting additional assistance outside of class.
  2. See the instructor before or after class
  3. Send the instructor an e-mail
  4. Form a study group with others from the class.

 

Last drop date

The last day to drop to qualify for a refund is Friday, June 13th (end of 1st week).  The last day to drop the course with a grade of “W” is Friday, July 25th, 2003 (end of 7th week).  After this date, a grade from the above grading scale will be assigned.

 

I hope that you have a successful and enjoyable semester.  If you have any questions or concerns at any time about your standing in the class, your understanding of the material, fairness, or anything else, please talk with me.  Keep the doors of communication open.

 

 

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