SYLLABUS
MTH 265 - 01 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
T/R 3 HOURS – Fall 2013
Course Information
Prerequisite(s)
Course Description
Student Learning
Outcomes
Class days and time
Campus and Class
location
Students are required to complete one or more of the following prerequisites for this course. Students
who enroll without completing one or more of the following prerequisites for this course may be
withdrawn by the College and may not qualify for a refund of tuition. It is the responsibility of the
student to ensure that one or more of the following prerequisites have been completed and are
documented at the College.
Pre-requisites for Math 265:
A. COMPASS score of 51 or higher on Algebra section or 0 – 45 on the College Algebra section
B. A transcript on file verifying a grade of “C” or higher in MTH 100 (or an equivalent math course)
A score of 25 or higher on the Mathematics portion of the ACT, or a score of 580 or higher on the Mathematics
portion of the SAT
This course provides an introduction to methods of statistics, including the following topics: sampling, frequency
distributions, measures of central tendency, graphic representation, reliability, hypothesis testing, confidence
intervals, analysis, regression analysis, estimation, and applications. Probability, permutations, combinations,
binomial theorem, random variable, and distributions will be included.
The five general education areas for the college are mathematical skills, computer skills, writing skills, oral
communication skills, and critical thinking skills.
The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of concepts, develop competent skills, and demonstrate
applications in the following areas:
1. basic probability.
2. statistical parameters and probability distribution.
3. statistical tests, predictions, and decisions in realistically stated situations, and to choose the appropriate tests
according to the situation.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Martin Campus, Room 2357
Book: Beginning Statistics, 2nd Edition Authors: Warren, Denley, & Atchley
Publisher: Hawkes
Learning Systems; Bundled with Hawkes Learning Systems: ISBN: 978-1-932628-68-5
Required textbook
and
Course Materials
Last Date of
Withdrawal
Make-up policy
Daily Activities,
Class Participation,
Pop Quizzes, etc.
Final Examination
Tutors
Instructor
Instructor’s
E-mail and phone
number
Student hours and
location
for Student Hours
Website
Division Chair’s
E-mail and phone
number
A scientific calculator is required for this class (specifically TI 30/36). A graphing calculator is recommended for this
class. Acceptable graphing calculators are the limited to: TI 83/84– plus and TI 89. Students may use calculators on
exams; however, some portions of the exam may not allow calculator usage. Students may NOT use calculators in
which they have stored formulas, equations, data, etc. in the memory of that calculator. There may be some portions
of the tests or quizzes in which calculators will not be allowed. Students will also need access to Microsoft Excel and
Word.
Full Term: Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Students who miss a test should contact the instructor before the next class meeting. Students who have an
excused absence (see Standard College Policies sheet) should present documentation and complete the
make-up exam within one week of the last day covered by their excuse. Students who will miss a test or quiz
because of official school events must make arrangements for making up work prior to missing.
Documentation subject to verification. Weekly Make-Up Test Sessions are held every Thursday evening
and Friday morning. Students are expected to attend one of the next make-up test sessions after return
to class. See instructor for more information regarding times and rooms.
A number of quizzes will be given. The majority of the quizzes will be given in class. Some quizzes may be
unannounced. At least two quiz grades will be dropped. Students who are tardy will not be given extra time for
quizzes or tests. Missed quizzes cannot be made up. Homework will be completed using the Hawkes
Learning System Software that accompanies your test book.
Thursday, December 12, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Free tutoring is available for Math, English, and more. Check the website for the schedule:
www.sheltonstate.edu>Current Students> Tutoring (under Instructional Resources).
Instructor Information
Shywanda Moore
srmoore@sheltonstate.edu
205-391-2371
Office: Martin 2734
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:15 – 2:45 PM
Other times as announced or by appointment
http://www.sheltonstate.edu
→
Faculty/Staff →
Department chairperson: Gail Queen
e-mail: gqueen@sheltonstate.edu
Faculty Website Directory
Office: Martin 2704
Phone: 205-391-2209
College Policy Information
Academic
Misconduct
Attendance Policy
Standard College
Policies
Students are expected to be honorable in all college assignments. Suspected cases of academic misconduct are
reported to the Dean of Academic or Technical Services.
SSCC Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered, to be prompt
and to remain in class/lab for the entire time. Attendance will be recorded at every class/lab meeting. On the final
grade report, instructors are required to identify the last day of attendance for all students who receive a grade of
“F” or “U.” Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should
withdraw from the class. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.
If a student is unable to attend at least 80 percent of class meetings, regardless of the reason or circumstance, it is
recommended that the student withdraw from that class before excessive absences interfere with the student’s
ability to successfully complete the course.
The Standard College Policies apply to all classes at the college and are a part of every official course syllabus; each
student receives a copy when he or she completes the vehicle registration/waiver procedure. It is also available from
the College website, www.sheltonstate.edu. It is the responsibility of the student to have a copy of these policies and
to abide by them. This class syllabus is intended to give further detail about the policies and expectations in this
Student Email
(Bucs Mail)
Quality
Enhancement Plan
class. College policies are also published in the Schedule of Classes and the SSCC College Catalog/Student
Handbook. Students are expected to be aware of and abide by College policies in every class.
All students who are or have been registered for classes at Shelton State Community College are provided an email
account. Students who are currently registered must have an email account. Electronic mail is the official method
of communication for delivery of information. Shelton State designated communicators may use this email account
to send official communications to the student body. Student email addresses will be recorded in the college’s
electronic directories and records. To activate/sign in to your Bucs Mail account, visit the Bucs Mail icon at
www.sheltonstate.edu.
Shelton State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
Improving Student Success in Online Classes
Grading:
Activities and Materials Covered by that Activity
Test 1 (Chapters 1 – 3)
Test 2 (Chapters 4 – 7)
Test 3 (Chapters 8 – 10)
Test 4 (Chapters 10, 11, 12)
Online Homework Assessment
Quiz Average
Projects
Final Project / Paper
Comprehensive Final Exam
Total
Percentage
of Grade
Student’s
Score
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
Letter grades will be assigned according to
the following (final grades are rounded to
nearest integer);
Percentage Grade
Letter grade
90-100
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
59 and below
F
5%
25%
100%
The dates below may be changed at the discretion of the instructor.
Section
Items Due / Date ****
All HW in HLS & due by 11:59 pm on
the date indicated
Course Overview / Section 1.1
Sections 1.2 – 1.4
Sections 2.1 – 2.2
Sections 2.3 and 3.1
Sections 3.2 and 3.3
Chapter 1 HW Due
6
7
Aug. 22
Aug. 27
Aug. 29
Sept. 3
Sept. 5
Sept. 10
Sept. 12
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Sept. 17
Sept. 19
Sept. 24
Sept. 26
Oct. 1
Oct. 3
Oct. 8
Oct. 10
Sections 4. 1- 4.2
Sections 4.3 – 4.4
Section 4.4 / Section 5.1
Section 5.2 / 6.1
Sections 6.2 – 6.3
Section 6.4 / Section 7.1
Section 7.2 / Review
Test 2
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17
18
19
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Oct. 15
Oct. 17
Oct. 22
Oct. 24
Oct. 29
Oct. 31
Nov. 5
Nov. 7
Sections 8.1 – 8.2
Sections 8.3 – 8.4
Sections 8.4 – 9.1
Sections 9.1 & 10.1
Sections 10.2 – Section 10.3
Sections 10.3 – Section 10.4
Section 10.4 / Review
Test 3
24
25
26
27
28
Nov. 12
Nov. 13
Nov. 14
Nov. 19
Nov. 21
Nov. 26
29
30
Dec. 3
Dec. 5
Section 10.7
Last Day To Withdraw From Classes
Section 11.1 / Section 11.6
Section 10.7 HW Due
Section 11.6 / Section 12.1
Section 12.2 / Review
Section s11.1 – 11.6 HW Due
Test 4
Sections 12.1 – 12.2 HW Due
Project 4 Due
Review for Final
Review for Final
Final Project Due
Day
Date
1
2
3
4
5
Comprehensive Final Exam
Complete Section 3.3 / Review
Test 1
Thursday, December 12
Chapter 2 HW Due
Chapter 3 HW Due
Project 1 Due
Chapter 4 HW Due
Chapter 5 HW Due
Chapter 6 & 7 HW Due
Project 2 Due
Chapter 8 HW Due
Sections 9.1, 10.1 HW Due
Sections 10.2 – 10.4 HW Due
Project 3 Due
1:00 – 3:00 PM