Math 10-Statistics

Section 1083

Spring 2009, TTh 12:25-1:40pm, Sci-204

Prerequisite:   A grade of "C" or better in Math C and English A (or equivalent)

Required Textbook:   Elementary Statistics, Tenth Edition, by Triola

Required Supplies:     Graph paper, ruler, and scientific calculator (I recommend the TI-83/84).

Math Lab/Tutoring:

• The Math Lab is located in Science room 201. The hours are  MTWR 8am to 7pm, and Friday 8am to 1pm.
• Computers are available in the Math Lab for student use and printing of materials for math or science classes is free (printing is monitored).
• There is also a tutoring center located in the communications building; one on one tutoring is available there with a referral signed by me.

Website:  I will keep a class calendar and copies of this syllabus and important handouts on my website under the math C link.  Please use this resource to keep up with this course and to replace any lost syllabus (first day) materials.

Expected Student Outcomes (E.S.O.’s):

              Upon completion of this course, the student is expected to be able to:

1. Assess the importance and use of statistics.
2. Organize and present data in both tabular and graphical form.
3. Compute and interpret measures of central tendency, variation (dispersion), and position.
4. Apply basic counting techniques.
5. Calculate probabilities using basic probability rules and properties.
6. Recognize discrete probability distributions, including the binomial; select the appropriate distribution and calculate and interpret the results.
7. Evaluate data using the normal distribution and the Central Limit Theorem.
8. Utilize sampling techniques to make inferences about populations, including estimation (confidence intervals) and hypothesis tests.
9. Analyze paired data (regression and correlation).
10. Make appropriate use of calculators and computers to compute various statistical measures and execute/analyze various statistical programs/procedures.
11. Solve a variety of word problems (applications) using the above skills

Grading:

Your grade will be computed as follows:

Exams:

• There will be 4 exams (two chapters for each exam); tentative exam weeks are listed exact dates will be announced in class and posted on our class calendar.
• Ch1&2-week 4, Ch3&4-week 8, Ch5&6-week 12, Ch7&8-week 16

·         You may use your late exam coupon to make-up one missed exam with no penalty, you have one week to do so.

·         All other make-up exams after the first will incur a 10% penalty, you have one week to finish make-ups.

·         If you know you will be absent on an exam day you can arrange to take the exam early. This goes for sports and student activities and any other situations when you must be absent on an exam day (this is not considered a make-up).

·         There are no re-take exams (to improve your exam grade).

·         I will provide exam materials. 

·         No earphones, cell phones, etc. will be allowed out during exams.

·         A 3x5 card of notes (front and back) may be used for each exam. 

 Homework/In Class Work:

• Homework will be collected every Tuesday.  The assignments due will be all sections covered from the previous week. 
• Each section assigned for homework is worth 10 points.  Some of the even problems may be graded to compose 5 of the points and the other 5 will be given for completing all problems in the assignment.
• Late homework can be turned in using your late HW coupons.  A maximum of 3 sections per coupon will be allowed.
• Some computer assignments will be assigned throughout the semester.  Computer assignments will be worth 20 points each.

·         In class assignments are worth 10 points each, cannot be made up and are not announced.

Final Exam:

• The final exam is comprehensive and makes up 15% of your grade.
• The final exam cannot be taken prior to finals week.
• The final exam is scheduled for:______________________________________________________

Late Coupons:  Each late assignment coupon can be used for a maximum of 3 homework sections.  You have one late exam coupon so use it wisely!!!  You have one week from the date of the missed assignment or exam to use your late coupons.  Remember if you don’t use them then you can turn them in at the end of the semester for extra credit.

Extra Credit: 

• 1 point of extra credit will be applied to your homework point total for every time you attend a tutoring session in the Tutorial Center or study in the Math Lab. A maximum of 3 pts a week can be earned.   Use an extra credit record sheet to keep track of your visits to the tutorial center and the Math Lab. 
• Unused late coupons can be turned in at the end of the semester for extra credit.
• All extra credit will be turned in at the final exam and the points will be applied to your homework point total. 

Attendance Policy:

• Attendance is taken using a check- in method; it is your responsibility to check-in everyday.
• I reserve the right to drop anyone from this course who misses 6 class sessions.
•  If you have an emergency of some sort, come and talk to me about it so we can work around missed class time. I classify emergencies as extended illnesses that can be proven with a doctor’s note, a death in the family, jury duty, child care issues or any other situation you can’t get out of.

Perfect attendance-You will receive 2% points added on to your overall grade

0<absences≤2-You will receive 1% point added on to your overall grade 

Drops: 

• I will drop students when progress reports are due, this occurs 3 times a semester.
• I will cross dropped students off of the attendance sheet. 
• It is your responsibility to check to see if you have been dropped;  if you wish to be added back into the class you must meet with me to discuss the reason for the drop and what changes will take place for you to re-enroll in the course. 
• NOTE!  I will only drop you if you have violated my attendance policy at the time of the progress report; this means it is your responsibility to drop the class if you can no longer attend, DO NOT ASSUME I WILL DO IT FOR YOU!  

Disable Student Services:

“If you have a verified physical, medical, psychological, or learning disability or perhaps you feel you may have one of these disabilities which impacts your ability to carry out assigned course work, please contact the Disabled Student Services (DSS) office. DSS staff will review your needs and determine what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential. DSS is located in the Lesher Student Services Bldg. Room 234, phone 384-6155. In Los Banos, DSS is located in Building A, phone 381-6423.”

Academic Dishonesty (Cheating) Policy:

• I expect that any work that you turn in is your own. It is o.k. to work with others on homework assignments as this is your time to absorb the material in whatever way that is affective for you.

·         The following is a list of what I consider to be cheating on a test or quiz in this course:   By providing or receiving information by showing another student your paper, by giving another student information, or by bringing in or consulting notes when they are not allowed.

·         There is also an outside of class form of cheating which is to ask other students what is on the exam before you take the exam. After you take the exam is the time to speak with others who have taken the exam.

1^st offense: If you are caught cheating you will receive a grade of zero on that test or assignment.

2^nd offense: If you are caught a second time I will drop you from the course. If it is too late to drop you from the course then you will be given a grade of “F” in the course.

Miscellaneous:

• Please no food during class time as it can be distracting for those of us who are hungry. 
• Please turn cell phones & pagers off (or to vibrate) while in class. If your cell phone or pager rings accidentally in class, please turn it off immediately and return the call outside of class time. 
• Do not continuously walk in and out of class answering phone calls, this is distracting and unnecessary.  If you are that busy and are needed with that much frequency you might as well not be in class that day and I will ask you to leave. 
• Cell phones, PDA’s, and other electronic devices may not be on your desk during a test.

*This syllabus and all dates herein are tentative and subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.