MCC MATH 1410 SA Syllabus Winter 2015/2016
To complete the required homework and quizzes for this class you must purchase access to MyLabsPlus.
Instructions for registering will be handed out in class.
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
Title:
Prefix/Section:
Credit Hours:
Dates:
Meeting Days/Times:
Last Day to Withdraw:
Statistics
MATH 1410 SB
4.5
Begins 3/14/16
Ends 5/25/16
Monday and Wednesday 10:00-11:50am
5/11/16
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Office Location:
Office Telephone:
Facsimile:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Faculty Website:
Academic Program Area:
Patricia Conrad
Sarpy Center
402-537-3821
402-537-3880
Tues. 7-8am, 12-2pm; Wed. 9-10am, 2-3pm; Th 12-1pm
pconrad@mccneb.edu
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/pconrad
Math & Natural Sciences
MyLabsPlus Address:
http://mccneb.mylabsplus.com
MyLabsPlus Tech Support: 1-888-883-1299
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an opportunity for the students to develop a critical and functional understanding of data.
Topics include frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability and probability
distribution, sampling concepts, estimating means and percentages, and hypothesis testing.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Within two years prior to beginning the course, either successful completion of MATH 1310 with a
grade of C or better, or MCC placement test.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course each student will be able to:
1. Organize, summarize, and report upon the significance and characteristics of a set of data.
2. Identify whether a probabilistic event is simple or compound and then calculate the probability that this
event will occur.
3. Conduct appropriate hypothesis tests and draw conclusions based upon the results of that
hypothesis test.
CLASS STRUCTURE:
The daily class period will consist of review of material and questions from the previous class,
presentation and discussion of new material, and time for practice and tests.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
You must have daily computer and internet access (Microsoft Office including Word and Excel) and
basic computer skills.
You must purchase MyLabsPlus access and register in MyLabsPlus (MLP).
The options for purchasing the materials are:

Online Textbook Only: Purchase an MLP registration code packet online or at the bookstore.

Online and paper copy Textbook: Purchase a package that includes both an MLP registration code
and a three- hole binder text book at an MCC campus bookstore. This text cannot be sold back to the
bookstore. The ISBN for the ELEMENTARY Statistics PK bundle is 9781269881296.

Online and paper copy Textbook: Purchase an MLP registration code online or at the bookstore and
buy or rent a text book from the bookstore or another source. Bound versions of the text may be
purchased back by the bookstore at the end of the quarter. The ISBN for the text only is:
9780321911216.
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Elementary Statistics Picturing the World 6th Edition
Larson/Farber
Pearson/Prentice Hall
You must maintain a notebook of written work for all homework and class work.
You must have a scientific calculator. A calculator with a Stat package will be helpful, but is not
required.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
ASSIGNMENTS:
Daily assignments must be completed following the due dates as listed in the Schedule of Assignments at the
end of this syllabus. Work for all assignments must be kept in a notebook which must be brought to class each
period.
MyLabsPlus Homework (15% of quarter grade)
 Homework assignments are not timed and may be resumed numerous times until they are completed.
You will be allowed up to three attempts for each question.
 Click Save when you have completed the assignment or need to stop. You may revisit an assignment
any time up to the due date and continue working if you click on Save each time you need to leave.
 Homework scores are recorded in the MLP grade book. To review a homework assignment, go to the
grade book and then click on Review.
Tests (75% of your quarter grade)
 There will be 4 in-class chapter tests. Tests may NOT be retaken.
Attendance (10% of your quarter grade)
 At the beginning of the term, your attendance score is 100%. For each class session that you are
absent, your attendance score drops 5%.
MISSED TEST PROCEDURES:
If a student is unable to take a test at the scheduled time, the student must contact the instructor within 24
hours of the date the test was administered in order to qualify to take the test. The missed test must be taken
prior to the next class meeting. Each student is allowed to make up ONE missed test with no penalty. After
that, 10 points will be deducted from tests not taken at the scheduled time.
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Make-up tests will be administered in the will be administered in the Sarpy testing center. You must call the
testing center at (402) 537-3803 to make an appointment to take the test. You must have a photo I.D. and
arrive at least 2 hours prior to close to take your test. The Testing Center is closed from noon-1pm.
GRADING POLICY:
The graded assignments are weighted as follows.
75% = In-class tests
15% = MyLabsPlus homework
10% = Attendance
GRADE SCALE FOR THIS CLASS:
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = below 60%
MAINTENANCE OF STUDENT RECORDS:
Graded materials will be returned within two class sessions unless the instructor has an unforeseen
emergency. Tests will be on file in the instructor’s office for six months after the quarter in which the course
was completed. This is in accordance with Course Grade Appeal Procedures outlined in the Metropolitan
Community College Catalog.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning. You may
be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to respond to surveys or
questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for this course may be shared with
faculty and used for assessment purposes.
USE OF STUDENT WORK:
By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the College license to
mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be required by the process of instruction, as described in the
course syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the work in any other manner without the written
consent of the student(s).
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE:
Students who arrive late and/or leave early may be considered absent. Students are responsible for all work
due the day of the absence and the current assignment when they return to class.
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION REPORTING: To confirm each student’s eligibility to remain registered for
the class, the instructor will officially report attendance/participation on or before the Census Date. Students in
this section of MATH 1410 must attend a class meeting by Monday, March 21st .
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:
The student should:
1. Take notes on the lecture material and read the textbook material.
2. Participate in class disc xussions by asking questions, offering ideas, and answering questions asked
by the instructor.
3. Keep up with assignments as new material builds on previous material. Do not get behind!
4. Bring assignments to class with all problems attempted and questions for ones you could not complete.
5. Be respectful of other students and the instructor.
6. Silence and put away cell phones and other electronic devices. If you must keep your phone on for
emergencies, please set it to vibrate, and take your call outside of the room.
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WHEN HELP IS NEEDED:
1. Contact the instructor as soon as there is a problem. If you seek help from the instructor during office
hours, you must bring your attempted homework and class notes.
2. Use the materials in the Multimedia Library in MyLabsPlus. Visit a Math Center on any campus for help
with specific problems.
3. Work with classmates, friends, tutors or Math Center personnel.
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Code of Conduct
(http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp), which calls for responsible and cooperative behavior.
Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show respect for the opinions of others,
respond to them politely, and maintain the confidentiality of thoughts expressed in the class. You may also
wish to review information at http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.
RECORDING IN THE CLASSROOM:
Students may not video or audio record class sessions without the instructor’s knowledge and permission. If
recording of class sessions is authorized as a reasonable accommodation under Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), the instructor must have the appropriate documentation from College Disability Support Services.
Permitted recordings are to be used only for the individual student’s educational review of the class session
and may not be reproduced, posted, sold or distributed to others. Students who violate this policy are subject
to disciplinary procedures as outlined in the Student Conduct Code.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for classwork may be subject to copyright protection.
Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website at https://www.mccneb.edu/CurrentStudents/Student-Tools/Library.aspx or by your instructor. In response to incidents of student dishonesty
(cheating, plagiarism, illegal peer-to-peer file sharing, etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may
include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the College, or dismissal from
the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or at
https://www.mccneb.edu/About-MCC-Nebraska/About-MCC/Board-of-Governors/Procedures.aspx.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL: If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you are encouraged to
contact your instructor and consult an MCC advisor, counselor, or the Financial Aid Office to evaluate the
consequences of dropping the class. You can officially withdraw through My Services on the MCC My Way
portal at https://myway.mccneb.edu/ or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553.
The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Learning and Tutoring Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly, supportive learning
environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in these centers provide free
drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math, and writing skills. Self-paced, computer-assisted
instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online course
orientation is also available. Detailed information about the Learning and Tutoring, Math, and Writing Centers
is in the My Way portal, the College Catalog, and online at https://www.mccneb.edu/Current-Students/StudentTools.aspx.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented
qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations from Disability Support
Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students have arranged for accommodations
with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss these accommodations. For further information,
please contact DSS or visit https://www.mccneb.edu/Current-Students/Student-Tools/Disability-Support-Services.aspx.
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NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Metropolitan Community College does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability or sexual
orientation in admission or access to its programs and activities or in its treatment or hiring of employees.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 4572900 or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and phones), you
acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community College
Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and Resources. It is your
responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum
may b e found at the following website: https://www.mccneb.edu/About-MCC-Nebraska/About-MCC/Board-ofGovernors/Procedures.aspx
2016 (15/SP) Spring Quarter Important Dates
Classes begin ................................................................................................................................................ Mar 10 Th
Census Date/Tenth Day* date ..................................................................................................................... Mar 23 W
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class without receiving a grade ........................................ Varies by Class**
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class with a refund varies ......................................... See Refund Policy
Spring Break/College Closed ........................................................................................................... Mar 26-27 Sa-Su
Winter quarter “I” incomplete grades are due .................................................................................................May 11 W
Classes end .................................................................................................................................................... May 25 W
Spring grades due and posted by 7:00 a.m. .................................................................................................... May 31 Tu
Current Student (greater than 50 hours) Summer 2016 (16/SS) Registration begins…….Mar 18 F
Current Student (less than 50 hours) Summer 2016 (16/SS) Registration begins .............................................Mar 22 T
General Registration Summer 2016 (16/SS) Registration begins ...................................................................Mar 24 Th
*Tenth Day is the date on which your enrollment level is checked.
**To view the last day to withdraw “drop” a class to prevent receiving a grade, go to the class schedule found online at
https://catalog.mccneb.edu/Pages/Home.aspx then, find the course section and click on the Important Dates link on the same line as
the course title. Dates for each course section are automatically calculated based on the start and end dates and the number of sessions
for a course. A student must withdraw by this date to avoid an “F” grade.
Note: Schedule changes may have implications for students on Financial Aid. Check with the Financial Aid Office prior to any
schedule changes at 402-457-2330. The Census Date is the date on which Financial Aid Student’s enrollment is checked to
determine the type and amount of authorized funds for the quarter. Payment is based on enrollment as of that date.
 REFUND
POLICY for Credit Courses
A student is responsible for withdrawing “dropping” from a course(s) if unable to attend. Non-attendance or non-payment does not
relieve a student from the obligation to pay.
An official schedule change that reduces or terminates a student’s academic credit load may entitle the student to a refund. Go to “My
Services” and click “Student Accounts”, then “Tuition Refund Modeler” to see the refund percentage received through midnight of the
same day you “drop” withdraw from a class.
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PROJECTED SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS:
This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning
outcomes. The instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to enhance learning for students. Any
modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will conform to the policies
and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor to
find out if the schedule has changed if a class is missed.
DATE
Homework Due
10:00am
Sections Covered in Class
Monday 3/14
Wednesday 3/16
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1
Monday 3/21
Wednesday 3/22
2.1
2.2, 2.3
2.2, 2.3
2.4, 2.5
Monday 3/28
Wednesday 3/30
2.4, 2.5
Review
Test Chapters 1 and 2
Monday 4/4
Wednesday 4/6
3.1, 3.2
3.1, 3.2
3.3, 3.4
Monday 4/11
Wednesday 4/13
3.3, 3.4
4.1, 4.2
4.1, 4.2
Review
Monday 4/18
Wednesday 4/20
Test Chapters 3 and 4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Monday 4/25
Wednesday 4/27
5.1, 5.2, 5.3
5.4, 5.5
5.4, 5.5
6.1, 6.2, 6.4
Monday 5/2
Wednesday 5/4
6.1, 6.2, 6.4
6.3
6.3, Review
Test Chapters 5 and 6
Monday 5/9
Wednesday 5/11
7.1, 7.2, 7.3
7.1, 7.2, 7.3
7.4, 7.5
Monday 5/16
Wednesday 5/18
7.4, 7.5
8.1, 8.2
8.1, 8.2
9.1, 9.2
Monday 5/23
Wednesday 5/25
9.1, 9.2
Review
Test Chapters 7, 8 and 9
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