Heartland Community College
Math / Science Division
Fall 2011 Student Course Syllabus
Course Prefix and Number:
Course Title:
Credit Hours:
Days and times the course meets:
Math 141  91
Introduction to Statistics
4 Lecture Hours
Online
Introduction:
Statistics is used in every walk of life, enabling life-long learners to make informed decisions.
Exposure to basic statistical ideas and experience in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting
data opens the door for a variety of future applications.
Catalog Description:
Prerequisite: Assessment or MATH 096 with grade of C or higher.
A course in statistics that introduces various topics in probability and statistics, and
demonstrates a variety of real life applications. Some of the topics covered are sampling
techniques and simulation, data organization, distributions, measure of central tendency and
variability, probability, estimation, and hypothesis testing. A graphing calculator is required
for this course (instruction will be based on a TI 83 / TI 84).
Textbook: Elementary Statistics with TI83/84 Second Edition by Mario Triola with online
access to MyMath Lab / MyStat Lab
Instructor Information:
Name: Jane Cler
Phone: 268  8674 (leave message with secretary)
Office: ICN 2101
E-mail address: Jane.Cler@heartland.edu
Office Hours: Monday 11:00 to 11:50 am
Tuesday 12:00 to 12:50 pm
Others by appointment
Note: I am not on campus on Thursday and Friday
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transfer:
The course is intended for students who want an introduction to statistics, including
experience in gathering and analyzing data. This course is also intended for students fulfilling
4 credit hours in Mathematics as partial fulfillment for completion of the A.A. Degree or the
A.S. Degree. This course is NOT intended for students requiring a pre-calculus statistics
course for a business major or for students majoring in mathematics.
MATH 141 should transfer as part of the General Education Core Curriculum described in the
Illinois Articulation Initiative to other Illinois colleges and universities participating in the
IAI. However, students should consult an academic advisor for transfer information
regarding particular institutions. Refer to the IAI web page for information as well at
www.itransfer.org
Course Objectives (Learning Outcomes):
After completing this course the student should be able to achieve the following outcomes.
The levels of these outcomes are based on problem solving abilities (PS2).
1. Organize and present data using statistical charts and graphs (e.g., histograms, stem and
leaf plots, scatter plots, estimation of best fit line, etc.).
2. Summarize and analyze a set of data (e.g., compute the mean, median, mode, variance,
standard deviation, correlation coefficients, etc.).
3. Construct frequency distributions for a given set of data and determine the mean, standard
deviation, variance, and expected value for these probability distributions.
4. Know and apply probability theory (e.g., counting techniques, probability laws,
conditional probability, independent events, etc.) to determine probabilities based on
sample data.
5. Know and apply probability and statistics principles and theorems (e.g., Central Limit
Theorem, Chebyshev’s Theorem, Empirical Rule, etc.).
6. Know and apply sampling techniques used to generate sampling distributions.
7. Determine probabilities (with respect to random variables) associated with sampling
distributions.
8. For various probability distributions, address questions about a population parameter
(based on sample data) by using the decision-making process of hypothesis testing.
9. Estimate the value of a population parameter with confidence intervals based on sample
data.
10. Know and apply concepts and techniques for conditions not previously addressed (e.g.,
establish and test hypotheses comparing population means or variances, analyze the
relationship between two variables to determine if there is a correlation between them,
analyze data which does not satisfy parametric assumption, etc.).
Participation (or Attendance):
Students are expected to participate in all online homework, journals and video assignments.
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Course/lab outline:
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Introduction
Graphs and Numerical Summaries
Probability
Confidence Intervals
Hypothesis Testing
ANOVA
Method of Evaluation (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Online Homework (MML)
3 Regular Exams @100 points each
8 Video Assignments @ 25 points each
9 Journal Entries @25 points each
Comprehensive Final Exam
Total Points for the Semester
100 points (10%)
300 points (30%)
200 points (20%)
200 points (20%)
200 points (20%)
1000 points (100%)
There will be No Extra Work to earn credit at the end of the semester!!!! I will drop the
lowest score from your Journal Entries or Video Assignments.
BB: (Short for Blackboard)
There is a posted announcement directing your attention that we will only use MLP for the
duration of this semester.
My Math Lab: (Required)
You will need to be registered for MyMath Lab.
EXAMS:
There are no make-up exams. You have four or five days in which to take the exam. All
exams will be taken in the testing center on the Normal Campus unless prior
arrangements are made. You MUST come to one of the Heartland campuses to take
your exam. They are not online.
Missed Exam: If you missed a regularly scheduled exam, you may use the replacement
option only once as explained below.
Replacement Option: At the end of the semester, you may replace at most one of your regular
exam scores with the percentage that you receive on the final exam if it is in your benefit.
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Grade Scale Based on Total Points:
900 – 1000 Points
800 – 890 Points
700 – 790 Points
600 – 690 Points
0 – 590 Points
A
B
C
D
F
Incompletes:
An incomplete grade may be given to a student who, by the withdrawal date, can reasonably
by expected to pass the course. Incompletes may be granted only when justified by extreme
circumstances (e.g., serious illness, accident, death or serious illness in the immediate family).
Incomplete grades are not given for such reasons as unjustified failure to appear for the final
examination. A written agreement, outline the requirements to be met, must be signed by the
instructor and the student. The agreed upon requirements must be completed no later than the
end of the following semester. By the agreed upon date, the instructor will assign a grade or
the incomplete will be changed to an ‘F’ if the requirements are not completed.
Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, and Student Conduct:
Please refer to the student catalog.
Support Services:
If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please
contact Anita Moore at 268-8249 or anita.moore@heartland.edu.
Heartland Library:
Academic Support:
Tutoring Center:
Testing Center:
Computer Lab:
http://www.hcc.il.us/library (309) 268-8200
Normal Center (309) 268-8410;
Pontiac Center (815) 842-6777;
Lincoln Center (217) 735-1731.
http://www.hcc.il.us/asc/tutor.html (309) 268-8231
http://www.hcc.il.us/asc/testing.html (309) 268-8231
http://www.hcc.il.us/asc/computerlab.html
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Notice of Canceled Class Sessions:
Cancelled class sessions, for all HCC classes, will be listed under Cancelled Class Meetings
in the A-Z Index and under Academic Information in the Current Students page on the HCC
Web site. Go to http://www.heartland.edu/classCancellations/ to learn what classes have been
cancelled for that day and the upcoming week. Be sure to check the last column, which might
contain a message from the instructor.
Syllabus Disclaimer:
This syllabus is subject to change. Changes will be announced via the Homepage in
MyLabsPlus. You are responsible for all announced changes.
Academic Calendar Dates:
Aug 22 ................. Classes Begin for 16-Week and 1st 8-Week
Sept 2 .................. Final Day to Drop with Refund for 16-Week Session
Sept 5 .................. Labor Day (College Closed)
Oct 14 ................. Midterm Grades Due for 16-Week Session for Online Viewing
Nov 9 ................... Final Day to Withdraw for 16-Week Session
Nov 23 ................. Thanksgiving Break Begins (No Classes, College Open)
Nov 24-25 ........... Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
Dec 9 ................... Classes End for 16-Week, 12-Week and 2nd 8-Week Sessions
Dec 12-16 ........... Final Exam Week for 16-Week, 12-Week and 2nd 8-Week Sessions
Dec 19 ................. Final Grades Due
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