Elementary Probability & Statistics Syllabus (Spring 2005)
Math 1680.006 / MW 12:30-1:50pm / PHYS 104
Ms. Casandra Stonebraker
cls0106@unt.edu
Office: GAB 480
Office Phone: I do not have an office phone. You must contact me by email.
Office Hours: MWF 10:00- 11:00am, and Tues 3:30-4:30pm or by appointment
Required Text: Statistics, 3rd ed., by Freedman, Pisani, Purves
Course Description:
Elementary Probability and Statistics. 3 hours. An introductory course to serve
students of any field who want to apply statistical inference. Descriptive statistics,
elementary probability, estimation, hypothesis testing and small samples.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100 with grade of C or better. Satisfies the Mathematics
requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
Course Requirements:
a. Homework: Homework will be assigned periodically. I will drop three
homework assignments. Illegible work will not be graded and it is up to the
discretion of the grader as to what is illegible. All homework must be submitted
in hard copy form, thus fax, email, Xerox copies, etc. will not be accepted for
credit. Homework will be taken up at the beginning of class. If there are questions
over the homework, please take advantage of my office hours prior to the time the
assignment is due. The math lab is also open to help your with any questions you
may have. Late homework will not be accepted.
b. Quizzes: There will be a short quiz at the beginning of class every other
Wednesday unless otherwise announced. I will drop at least two of these quizzes.
If you are tardy and miss the quiz you will not make it up. Quizzes will not be
made up after the fact if missed for any reason. They can be taken early if you
know that you will be out ahead of time.
c. Exams: There will be two exams, and a final. See the absentee section on what
to do if you must miss an exam. Exams will only be made up for full credit if the
university excuses the absence and thus you are able to provide written
verification. The final will be comprehensive.
Prerequisites:
A grade of “C” or better in Math 1100 or a valid “Permit for Math
Enrollment” form. See prerequisite verification procedure attached to this. Note
that test scores on the math department placement test are valid for one year from
the test date. Deadline date for showing proof of prerequisite is Friday January 28,
2005 at 3pm.
Grading Policies:
Final ..…………………...…………………………………………………….35%
Exam 1…………………….…………………………………………………..25%
Exam 2…………………….…………………………………………………..25%
Homework and Quizzes……………………………… ………...……………15%
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is mandatory, but will not be taken after the first two weeks of class.
Catching up due to an unexcused absence is not my responsibility; it is yours. It
is in your best interest to attend every class, but in the chance that you miss it is a
good idea to have exchanged email and or phone numbers with your classmates
on the first day of class.
If you must miss class:
a. Students who miss a scheduled exam must contact the instructor within 24
hours of the scheduled exam.
b. For students missing an exam for unauthorized reasons, THE HIGHEST
POSSIBLE SCORE ON A MAKE-UP EXAM WILL BE A 70. Therefore,
without a valid excuse, there will be an automatic deduction of 30 points off
your make up exam.
c. You are responsible for obtaining all handouts and/or announcement
information.
d. Student athletes who anticipate missing a class, exam, or assignment due to a
University sponsored athletic event must provide appropriate documentation
and notification PRIOR to the absence.
Calculator:
On all exams, you will be allowed to use calculators. You may use the calculator
to check work, do simple arithmetic, etc. However, work must be shown. If work
is necessary and none is shown no credit will be awarded. Wrong work with a
right answer is not worth full credit. TI- 83 calculators are available for use only
on site in the math lab for 25 cents. Starting this year, calculators are not available
to be check out and taken outside of the math lab. See me with questions
regarding this.
Disabilities:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of
students with certified disabilities to provide the instructor with the appropriate
documentation from the Dean of Students.
Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty,
< http://www.unt.edu/planning/UNT_policy/volume3/18_1_11.html >
Extra Help Available:
a. There is a university Math Lab available in GAB 440 (Jan 24 – May 6:
M-Th 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 1-5pm, Closed Sundays and holidays.)
b. Electronic access for homework assistance is available through Math Lab at:
www.math.unt.edu/mathlab/emathlab
Miscellaneous Information:
a. I will hold you to the student code of conduct as describe in the Student
handbook.
b. Calculators are allowed in this course, yet during exams they are subject to a
random search. Hiding information such as formulas within your calculator will
be considered cheating on an exam.
c. Cheating is a most serious offence - I will not hesitate to press for the most
severe consequence allowed by the University. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE
an “F” FOR THE CLASS.
d. No hats are permitted during tests or quizzes.
e. No work, no credit, therefore, show all work.
f. Late work will not be accepted.
g. Your cell phone needs to be turned off or on silent. Most importantly, it must be
out of sight during class.
h. Be respectful of the student around you at all times.
i. Final grades online access: http://www.unt.edu/grades
j. Students are responsible for meeting all university deadlines (registration, fee
payment, prerequisite verification, drop deadlines, etc. See Schedule of Classes
and undergraduate Catalog for polices and dates.)
k. Do not procrastinate especially if you anticipate graduating this semester. Start
preparing and practicing your math now! You will likely get out as much as you
put in.
l. Make sure you have read the syllabus carefully because you are responsible for
what lies within it.
---NOTICE TO STUDENTS--(3/6/16)
TO:
FROM:
Students of Math 1190, 1400, 1650, 1680, and 1350
Neal Brand, Chairman, Department of Mathematics
-Please read the information below and return the signed bottom portion to your instructor today
before leaving class, indicating that you have read and understand the information.
-NOTE: If you meet the prerequisite requirement, please show your instructor your permit.
EVIDENCE OF PREREQUISITES IS REQUIRED.
The Prerequisite requirement for this course is:
UNT Math 1100*; or a transfer course at the level of College Algebra* or above;
Or a “Permit for Math Enrollment” form.
(If permit is based on placement test, permit must be dated no earlier than January 18,
2004)
(A minimum grade of C in College Algebra is required.)

1.
2.
3.
4.
In order to take MATH 1190, 1400, 1650, 1680 or 1350, prerequisite documentation
must be shown to your instructor today! This documentation may be in the form of:
A grade report, transcript, or advising (DARS) report reflecting the course and grade
received, or
UNT Mathematics Department “Permit for Math Enrollment” form. (If prerequisite is
based on placement test, permit must be dated no earlier than January 18, 2004)
If you have passed the prerequisite requirement but do not have evidence with you today,
go to the Math Lab in GAB 440 to obtain proof of prerequisite before the next class
meeting. A “Permit for Math Enrollment” will be issued to you.
It is your responsibility to meet the required deadlines stated below.
If you do not clear the prerequisite requirement by 3:00 pm, Friday, January 28, 2005, YOU
MUST DROP THE CLASS. If you fail to drop the class by 5:00 pm, Monday, January 31,
2005, a grade of “W,” “WF” or “F” is assigned and you will NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.
Students failing to meet the prerequisites will be allowed only the first week of classes to be
moved from one class to another.
 If you have not taken UNT's MATH 1100 (College Algebra) or the equivalent, with a
minimum grade of “C,” OR have not received a passing score on a placement test
since January 18, 2004, you have not satisfied the prerequisite requirement for these
courses.
1. Placement tests can be taken in the Math Lab (GAB 440), Monday through Friday
between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. Results will be issued immediately.
2. It is your responsibility to meet the required deadlines stated below.
If you do not clear the prerequisite requirement by 3:00 pm, Friday, January 28, 2005, YOU
MUST DROP THE CLASS. If you fail to drop the class by 5:00 pm, Monday, January 31,
2005, a grade of “W,” “WF” or “F” is assigned and you will NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.
Students failing to meet the prerequisites will be allowed only the first week of classes to be
moved from one class to another.
Information Sheet
Name ______________________________________________
Classification/Major__________________________________
Email _____________________________________________
Phone number ______________________________________
(Use the number that would be easiest to reach you in time of crisis such as an inclement weather day, etc.
You may leave this blank if you provide an email address.)
Last Math Class Taken and When _________________________
Read carefully, then sign below.
I understand that if I have not passed the appropriate prerequisites (Math
1100) or the Placement Test for this course by 3:00 pm Friday, January 28,
2005, I MUST DROP THE COURSE. If I have not dropped the course by
5:00 pm on Monday, January 31, 2005, a grade of “W,” “WF” or “F” is
assigned and I WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND. Students failing to meet
the prerequisites will be allowed only the first week of classes to be moved
from one class to another.
NOTE: If you meet the prerequisite
requirement, please show your instructor your permit.
______________________________
(PRINT) Last name, First name
_________________________
Student ID#
______________________________
Student’s Signature
______________________
date
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