MATH 2670 — Syllabus · Summer 2015

MATH 2670B: Elementary Statistics, Summer 2015

Section B:  MW 1:00--3:00 (Goodwyn 221),   Course ID (CRN #):  3040

 

INSTRUCTOR

Yi Wang, Ph.D.
Auburn University Montgomery

Department of Mathematics

School of Sciences

Room 213B, Goodwyn Hall

Email:  [email protected]

Homepage:  http://sciences-srv.aum.edu/~ywang

Phone: 334.244.3318

           

 PREREQUISITES: MATH 1100 (Finite Mathematics) or MATH 1120 (Precalculus Algebra).

 

TEXT: Elementary Statistics (12th ed.), by Mario Triola; published by Pearson, 2014.

 

CALCULATORS:  Essentially you only need a basic calculator that is capable of performing  arithmetic and exponent calculation. A graphing calculator such as  the TI-84 (TI-83) is acceptable.  However, calculators with CAS capability such as TI-89 or higher or similar are prohibited in all exams.  Please bring the calculator to all class meetings and exams. You may use the calculator for each test, but you will be required to show all work for the tests and if you rely on the calculator for solutions, you will get zero credit. You are here to learn mathematics rather to demonstrate your using a  calculator and a calculator will be used only as an aid.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Math 2670 is a course in basic probability and statistics.  It satisfies the School of Sciences statistics requirement.  It may be taken by students in other majors.  Sociology majors and some Biology majors are required to take MATH 2680 (Inferential Statistics) or MATH 2200 (Biostatistics) instead; students in Biology should talk with their advisors about which course to take.  Students cannot receive duplicate credit for both MATH 2670 and MATH 2680.  MATH 2670 does not satisfy the AUM core mathematics requirement for students who started college in Fall 1998 or later; for earlier students, it does.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Chapter 2: Summarizing and Graphing Data

Chapter 3: Statics for Describing, Exploring and Comparing Data

Chapter 4: Probability.  (Skip 4.7 and 4.8)

Chapter 5: Discrete Probability Distributions (Skip 5.5)

Chapter 6: Normal Probability Distributions. (6.6 Optional)

Chapter 7: Estimates and Sample Sizes.

Chapter 8: Hypothesis Testing.  (8.5 optional.)

Chapter 9: Inferences from Two Samples.  (9.5 Optional)
Chapter 10: Correlation and Regression.  (Cover 10.1 - 10.3;)

 This course will use Blackboard http://bb9.aum.edu. Syllabus, Class announcements, homework assignments, weekly schedule and updated grades will be posted on Blackboard. Students are required to register this course in their BlackBoard accounts. It is the students’ responsibility to check the information posted at BlackBoard . I will also post from time to time some studying resources such as old exams on BlackBoard .

 

HOMEWORK/QUIZZES/WORKSHEETS: On-line quizzes for   covered sections will be offered and graded and the average grade of all on-line quizzes accounts for 50% of your overall grade. Each quiz is only offered at a specific time-frame and is always due on Monday 11:59pm starting from the second week unless otherwise specified. Please DO NOT send emails requesting extension time for quizzes and/or exams.

 

EXAMS: There will be a  mid-term test  and  a   final exam.  Being absent from the Final Exam results in a grade of FA. You must prove to the instructor’s satisfaction that your absence was unavoidable, in order to take a makeup Final Exam.  The two  exams must be taken in a designated time frame that shall be given by the instructor (see the schedule below).   Please DO NOT send emails requesting extension time for quizzes and/or exams.

 

Exams must be completed independently by the student him/herself. Violation of the policy will result in a `F'.

GRADES:

Here is a breakdown of the points of quizzes/test/final:

                                        Homework/Quiz/Worksheet Average…......500

                                                     Midterm test …………200

                                                     Final ……..…................300

                                                    Total points:                                     1000
                  

 

            If you do not miss more than five classes and get the following percentage you will receive

                                                        >=90…….................…A

                                                        >=80 and <90………..B

                                                        >=70 and <80………..C

                                                        >=60 and <70………..D

                                                       <60.................................F   

 A student who misses more than FIVE classes are automatically assigned a `FA'. No excuses are taken.

Grades in the course will reflect students’ demonstrated attainment of course objectives. I reserve the right to adjust these ranges downward or make appropriate scaling if necessary due to excessive difficulty of assignments or tests. Borderline cases  will be considered according to the attendance, grades of all  mid-exams and grade of the final by the sole discretion of the instructor.

 

STUDYING RESOURCES:

1. There are 30 class meetings (each of 100 minutes) , plus the final exam period .

2. FREE TUTORING HELP: Students can go to the Learning Center, 325 Moore Hall, 244-3470, for free tutoring help for this course by appointment.   Additional tutoring services are available in the Instructional Support Lab, 203 Goodwyn Hall, 244-3265.
                               

SOME IMPORTANT POLICIES IN THIS CLASS: 

HOW TO SUCCEED THIS COURSE?

In addition to my effort, your efforts are indispensable. 

(1) Except extreme cases, attending class only is far less sufficient to succeed (pass? ) the course. Let alone occasionally attending class.

(2)  To get a grade C, one is advised to spend at least 1 hour (depending on your background in mathematics) for each lecture hour in reviewing the lecture notes, doing the examples in the lecture notes and in the book, and doing some homework problems.

(3) To get a grade B, one is advised to spend at least 1-2 hours for  each lecture hour in reviewing the lecture notes, doing the examples in the lecture notes and in the book, and doing most of the  homework problems.

(4) To get a grade A, one is advised to spend at least 1-3 hours for  each lecture hour in reviewing the lecture notes, doing the examples in the lecture notes and in the book, and doing almost all the  homework problems.

 

I would suggest you to write down your objective grade for this course, and commit your effort to this milestone of your life goal. Again, I wish you succeed.

My objective grade for this course is                         . I will commit         hours for each lecture hour to study the course materials. 

 

GUIDELINES OF HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR FINAL GRADE:

1. The overall score is calculated according to the contributions from on-line quizzes (50%), the midterm-exam (20%),  final(30%).
2. All raw scores are converted to percentage to participate in calculating and comparison. The maximum percentage is 100% for any given quiz or exam.
3. A missed quiz is scored as 0 for that quiz.   Finally, the average percentage of all the quizzes are calculated for the points of the quiz part. 

APPEALS: After final course grades have been submitted, you may appeal your final grade. As a first step, you would make a written appeal to the instructor of the course.

CLASS ATTENDANCE AND ENVIRONMENT: Perfect or near-perfect class attendance is important for students to gain and demonstrate competency in course concepts and skills. Students are expected to accept responsibility for class attendance and to complete in-class work assignments and examinations as scheduled by the instructor.

            Please be courteous to your fellow students and the instructor at all times. For example, do not converse with other students, read the newspaper, or sleep during the lecture. Do not pack up earlier than scheduled dismissing time.

Cell phones have to be set to silent (or preferably be turned off). If you have to answer a cell phone call during class, please quietly leave the classroom and move to a location where your conversation does not disrupt any class in progress.

Children should not be brought to class, except in emergency circumstances and only with the permission of the instructor.

Food, drinks, or gum should not be brought into the classroom.

AUM prohibits smoking in campus buildings. If you smoke, you may only do so outside the buildings.

PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. You can discuss solutions with classmates, but cannot copy (totally or partially) someone else’s solution or allow someone else to copy your solution. You will receive an ”F” in the course if you are caught.

DISCIPLINE AND ACADEMIC HONESTY. The policies of the Student Discipline Code apply. You are advised to familiarize yourself with these policies, which can be found in the current edition of the AUMANAC.  Please, adhere to the standards of academic integrity stated in the AUM Catalog.

SPECIAL SERVICES.
It is the policy of Auburn University Montgomery to accommodate individuals with disabilities pursuant to federal law and the University’s commitment to equal educational opportunities. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any necessary accommodations at the beginning of the course. If you qualify for this service, please contact either the AUM’s Center for Disability Services (CDS) located in Library Tower, Room 706 (Phone: 334-244-3632, Fax:334-244-3907, TDD: 344-244-3754) or me for the corresponding referral.

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