Math 201 Intro to Stats Course Syllabus
Spring Quarter 2013
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in Math 95 or permission of math department.
Day & Time: Tuesday, Thursday 6:00 – 8:50 pm. Room: 207
Instructor: Mark Grimm
WWCC message: 522-2500
email: markgrimm1@hotmail.com or……….mark.grimm@wwcc.edu
Textbook: Intro Stats, by De Veaux, Velleman, & Bock, 3 rd Edition.
Required Materials:
 Scientific calculator capable of two-variable statistics operations
 Graph paper
 MyMathLab student access code
Course Description: A study of both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include: data presentation and analysis, measures of
central tendency and dispersion, sampling distributions, parameter estimation/confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and linear
regression.
Course Expectations:
 Be here and on time every class session.
 Be prepared to discuss assigned content material at each class session.
 Use of cell phones during class is prohibited.
Grading Policy: Quarter grade is based on the following weighted categories and assigned letter grades.
4 Unit Exams
Final Exam
*Homework
Percent of total points
92.5 - 100%
89.5 – 92.4 %
86.5 – 89.4
82.5 – 86.4
79.5 – 82.4
76.5 – 79.4
72.5 – 76.4
66.5 – 72.4
62.5 – 66.4
0 – 62.4
60%
20%
20%
Letter grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
D+
D
F
*Homework will be assigned through MyMathLab. No paper homework will be collected. Late homework is accepted with a penalty
of 20% per day submitted after due date.
Guidelines for Success:
 It is critical you attend class, since we cover a substantial amount of material each night.
 Take good notes while reading the text and during class. Bring questions for next class session.
 Get help as soon as you need it. Don’t wait until you are behind. Use the Math Lab, form a study group, get a tutor, etc.
 Do all the homework. Difficult to perform on exams without practice.
 Show all work on tests. I give partial credit.
 If difficulties arise regarding attendance or content, discuss with me as soon as possible. Communication is key.
MyMathLab hints and suggestions:
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Adjust your computer preferences to allow “pop-ups.”
Follow all directions on the Welcome Sheet if you are a new user.
Take time to investigate all the resources available.
When having trouble with assigned problems, use the buttons to the right to get hints or examples.
Use the “Ask My Instructor” button.
All exams used for grading will be pencil/paper format and be administered in class. Use the exams in MML for
practice and review.
The “Study Plan” is an excellent resource for review, especially before exams and the final.
To request accommodations related to a disability, contact Claudia Angus, Ph.D., Coordinator of
Disability Support Services, Room 133C located in the Student Development Center or call 509 527 4262
email claudia.angus@wwcc.edu
Tentative Course Schedule
Day/Date
Chapters
Day/Date
Chapters
Tue 4/2
Intro/ Ch. 2-3
Th 5/9
Ch. 18-19
Th 4/4
Ch. 4
Tue 5/14
Ch. 20-21
Tue 4/9
Ch. 5-6
Th 5/16
Ch. 22
Th 4/11
Review Ch. 2-6
Tue 5/21
Review
Tue 4/16
Exam 1
Th 5/23
Exam 3
Th 4/18
Ch. 7-8
Tue 5/28
Ch. 23-24
Tue 4/23
Ch. 11-12
Th 5/30
Ch. 25-26
Th 4/25
Ch. 13
Tue 6/4
Review
Ch. 23-26
Tue 4/30
Review Ch. 7-8, 1113
Th 6/6
Exam 4
Th 5/2
Exam 2
Tue 6/11
Review for Final
Tue 5/7
Ch. 14-15
Th 6/13
FINAL EXAM