Mathematics and Computer Science

MAT 2100 Introduction to Statistics

Instructor: Mrs. Linda M. HaferSemester: Fall '07
Class Location: 1237 Oxendine Science BuildingTime: 1:30-2:20 MWF

Description
This course will provide the student with a study of elementary statistical methods in common use in businesses and industries today. This study will include measures of central tendency and variability; properties of the binomial, normal, and chi-square distributions; hypothesis testing and sampling; and regression analysis.

Goals
b>*Encourage student-faculty contact
*Encourage cooperation among students
*Encourage active learning
*Give prompt feedback
*Emphasize time on task
*Communicate high expectations
*Respect diverse talents and ways of learning

Objectives
Each student will understand the fundamental properties of the following:
*Design of Experiments
*Descriptive Statistics
*Probability
*Chance Variability
*Sampling
*Tests of Significance
*Chi-Square Tests
*Correlation and Regression
*Analysis of Variance

General Education Objectives
Foster the ability to analyze and weigh evidence
Exercise quantitative and scientific skills
Make informed decisions
Write and speak clearly
Think critically and creatively
*Apply mathematical principles, concepts, and skills to meet personal and career demands
*Demonstrate knowledge of scientific principles, and concepts
*Better understand self and environment through knowledge of scientific principles and concepts
*Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of technology upon the physical and human environment

Course Materials
Textbook(s)
Elementary Statistics, A Step by Step Approach, 6th Edition by Bluman
MathZone
Other
MathZone individual account id
(course id: B96-84-3D3
The individual account id may be bundled with a new textbook or may be purchased online.
The course id will be provided by the instructor.

Course Resource Links
Assignments
Online Learning Center
MathZone

Grading Policy
Eleven 10-point homework assignments will be given and must be turned in by 5:00 p.m. on or before the designated date. At the end of the semester, the lowest homework score will be dropped.

An online quiz will be given over most sections. The student may take each quiz up to five times, and the highest score for that quiz will be recorded. There will be a deadline for completing each quiz. No exceptions will be made to the deadline even if the server is down. Don't wait until the deadline to complete each quiz.

Five 100-point tests will be given. No test score will be dropped. A practice of giving make-up tests is not made. If a student knows that he or she will be absent the day of a test, he or she may take the test before the given day. If a make-up test is given, it will be much harder than the original test and must be made up before the following test is given. No make up tests will be given after the last day of class. Each student is only allowed one make up test per course per semester. If every student in the class is present the day of the test, each student will receive 2 bonus points on the given test.

Each student will present a project conducted individually, or in pairs, to the class worth 100 points.

A 100-point Comprehensive Departmental Final Exam will be given Friday, December 7, 10:45-1:15.

The last day to drop this class with a "W" grade is Wednesday, August 22..

Grade Components
 Name 
 Weight 
  Subject
Test 1
100 points
 Chapters 1, 14, 2, 3
Test 2
100 points
 Chapters 4, 5
Test 3
100 points
 Chapters 6, 7
Test 4
100 points
 Chapters 8, 9
Test 5
100 points
 Chapters 10, 11, 12*
Homework
100 points
 Textbook
Online Quizzes
100 points
 MathZone
Presentation
100 points
  
Final Exam*
100 points
 Comprehensive

Final Grades
 A: 90-100  B+: 88  C+: 78  D+: 68  F: 0-54  
 A-: 89  B: 80-87  C: 70-77  D: 60-67      
     B-: 79  C-: 69  D-: 55-59      

Attendance Policy
Each student should arrive on time and prepared for class.
Do not attend class if you are going to sleep through any part of it.

Student Conduct & Honor Code
The UNCP Academic Honor Code will be strictly observed in this class.

Any behaviors that disrupt the teaching and/or educational process will not be tolerated. If a student displays such behavior, the student will be asked to leave the classroom for the remaining class period. If the disruptive behavior continues, the Office for Academic Affairs will be asked to administratively withdraw the student from the class.

Disruptive behavior is defined as repeated, continuous, and/or other multiple student behaviors that hamper the ability of instructors to teach and students to learn. Examples include, but are not limited to:
* Eating in class
* Failing to respect the rights of other students
* Talking when the instructor is speaking
* Constant questions or interruptions
* Overt inattentiveness
* Creating excessive noise
* Entering class late or leaving early
* Use of pagers or cell phones in the classroom
**There will be absolutely no texting during class - sending or receiving

Extreme examples include, but are not limited to:
* Use of profanity or pejorative language
* Intoxication
* Verbal abuse
* Harassment
* Threats to harm oneself or others
* Physical violence

Conditions attributed to physical or psychological disabilities are not considered a legitimate excuse for disruptive behavior.

Office Location and Phone Number
1228 Oxendine Science Building
910-521-6256

Office Hours
10:00 - 11:00 M; 12:30 - 1:30, 2:30-3:30 W; 10:00-11:00, 2:30-3:30 F ; by appointment TR

Email Address
linda.hafer@UNCP.edu

Other Information
The University Writing Center, located in 131 Dial, will assist UNCP students with any writing assignment. The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday. Appointments are not necessary, although they are encouraged,. Students may make appointments by calling 521-6546 or emailing calvina@uncp.edu.

The use of university computers as well as E-mail and Internet communication is for university-related business only.

Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to Disability Support Services and the instructor, as early in the semester (preferably within the first week) as possible. All discussions will remain confidential. Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, DF Lowry Building, 910-521-6695.

This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, DF Lowry Building, 521-6695.

For the Emergency Information Hotline, phone 521-6888.


The instructor reserves the right to change or modify any of the above conditions.

Updated August 16, 2007 | linda.hafer@UNCP.edu | Copyright © 2007 The University of North Carolina at Pembroke