MATH 1530 Section W1 ONLINE
Spring I 2010 January 11 - March 6, 2010
SYLLABUS

Instructor Contact Information
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Loretta Griffy, Associate Professor
OFFICE: APSU@FC Building 604 Office 112; APSU Main Campus Claxton Building 3rd floor
OFFICE PHONE: 221-1400 (APSU@FC), 221-7541 (direct line), 221-1451 (voicemail)
E-MAIL: GRIFFYL@APSU.EDU
WEB SITE: www.apsu.edu/GRIFFYL
OFFICE HOURS:  TT 8:30 - 11:00am; MW 12:45 - 1:00 pm; M 2:00 - 5:00 by appointment
DEPARTMENT: Mathematics
MATHEMATICS OFFICE PHONE: 221-7833 (Ms. Carrigan, secretary)

Course Description
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with some of the basic ideas, techniques, and technology in probability and statistics and with the application of these techniques to problems. The course will cover most of the textbook. In addition, Minitab, a statistical software package for computers, will be discussed and students will be asked to become familiar with the use of this software for carrying out statistical procedures. The prerequisite for this course is a knowledge of algebraic concepts typically covered in high school algebra I and II courses. You will need a TI -83 or 84 graphing calculator for this course.  Some of the topics covered during the course are listed below:

Exploring, Describing and Understanding Data
Relationships between Variables
Linear Regression and Correlation
Methods for Gathering Data
Probability and Random Variables
Normal and Binomial Distributions
Sampling Distribution Models
Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Tests for Proportions
Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Tests for Means
Inference for Means and Proportions of Two Populations
Paired samples and Blocks
Analysis of Counts using Chi-Square Models
Chi-Square Tests of Independence

Course Goals
A student completing this course should gain the following: a knowledge of general statistical skills which will equip the student to better use statistics to analyze and solve problems; an appreciation for the need to consider logical step-by-step procedures in the approach to solving problems; and a greater understanding of technology &critical thinking and the use of technology & critical thinking in statistical analysis.

Student Responsibilities
To be successful in this course a student should do the following:

1. Regularly participate in class activities. APSU Faculty are required to report participation. Lack of participation and assignment completion will be reported to University Officials.
2. Complete all assigned work in a timely manner.
3. Utilize tutoring resources as needed.
4. Network with other students in class. Informal cooperative learning has been shown to be a successful study technique.
5. Take responsibility for your own learning. Your attitude toward mathematics and the effort that you put into this course will be reflected in your grade this semester. If you approach mathematics with an "I can" attitude rather than an "I never have been able to" attitude, your chances for success will greatly increase. The typical college mathematics course requires a student to study and prepare for 2 to 3 hours for each hour of lecture instruction. Therefore, for this course you should expect to spend a minimum of 9-15 hours per week reading, working problems, completing assigments and preparing for tests. Contact me early in the semester if you are have difficulty in the class.

Special Needs
Students who have a condition that may affect their academic performance are encouraged to contact the instructor via email immediately or to make an appointment with the Coordinator of Disability Services (Clement 140, telephone 221-6230 or TTY phone 221-6278) to discuss the matter.

Graded Activities (Assignments & Tests)
Your semester grade will be based on online tests that follow each chapter, online homework for each chapter, four project assignments that utilize Minitab 14 or 15 statistical software, and two in-class proctored exams (midterm & final). Details on the weights of tests & assignments are provided below: 

All of your grades will be posted on the CourseCompass grade book. You can access your grades there as well as see how all your grades will contribute to your course grade at the end of the term. At the end of the semester, your grade will be determined using the following information:

Assignment Possible Points  Comments
Cc Online Homework 60 At the end of the term, if your percentage grade for homework is 91%, you earned .91(60) = 54.6 points of the possible 60 in this category.
Cc Online Quizzes 100 At the end of the term, if your percentage grade for quizzes is 74%, you earned .74(100) = 74 points of the possible 100 on this category. 
Minitab Projects 100 This points will be earned through three 20 point projects and one 40 point project
Proctored, closed book, paper & pencil Midterm Exam. 150 This exam will cover chapters 1 - 6
Proctored, closed book, paper & pencil comprehensive Final Exam. 150 This exam will cover chapters 1 - 12.
TOTAL 560  


Your course grade will be determined by the percentage of points you earned of the total possible points to be earned in the course following the following scale:
504 - 560  A
448 - 503  B
392 - 447  C
336 - 391  D
few than 336 points F, FA or FN

The midterm & final exams will be free response problems and partial credit will be awarded based on the amount of work shown in the event the answer is not correct.    The midterm exam will cover chapters 1 - 6.  The final exam is comprehensive and will cover chapters 1 - 12.  
 

Please be sure to note that there will be two proctored tests for this course.  Those tests will be standard paper & pencil tests. 

The midterm & final exams will be free response problems and partial credit will be awarded based on the amount of work shown in the event the answer is not correct.

The Midterm Exam (Chapters 1 - 6) is scheduled to be administered THURSDAY NOV 19 or FRIDAY NOV 20 at the following times:
 Thursday       November  19th   1:00p -  3:30p    APSU Fort Campbell Campus APSU Classroom Building 203 Room TBA
Thursday       November   19th   5:00p -  7:30p   APSU Main Campus Distance Education Office in McReynolds* Room TBA
Friday            November   20th   9:00a  - 11:30a   APSU Main Campus Distance Education Office in McReynolds* Room TBA
 

The Final Exam (Chapters 1 - 12) is scheduled to be administered  THURSDAY Dec 17 or FRIDAY Dec 18  at the following times:
 Thursday      December 17th   1:00p -  3:30p    APSU Fort Campbell Campus APSU Classroom Building 203 Room TBA
Thursday     December 17th   5:00p -  7:30p   APSU Main Campus Distance Education Office Room in McReynolds* Room TBA
Friday         December 18h   9:00a  - 11:30a   APSU Main Campus Distance Education Office Room in McReynolds* Room TBA
 

*The McReynolds building is located on Drane Street.  A map of APSU's main campus is available at http://www.apsu.edu/map .


Testing locations and times are based on classroom & proctor availability.  You must make arrangements in your schedule to attend one of the exam sessions for the midterm exam and one of the exam sessions for the final exam.  IF additional classroom space and proctors become available, additional exam times will be added.   

IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE CLARKSVILLE AREA OR CANNOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THESE EXAMS, CONTACT A TESTING CENTER IN THE AREA IN WHICH YOU ARE LOCATED.  MOST LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES HAVE A TESTING CENTER IN WHICH EXAMS CAN BE ADMINISTERED.  YOU WILL NEED TO FORWARD ME, USING THE FORM BELOW, THE NAME OF THE TESTING CENTER, THE TEST ADMINISTRATOR, TELEPHONE NUMBER, FAX NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS AND POSTAL ADDRESS SO THE TESTING CENTER CAN BE APPROVED.   ANY FEES ASSOCIATED WITH TEST ADMINISTRATION ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT.   If you are deployed alternate arrangements will be made for proctoring your exam.  Please email me at GRIFFYL@APSU.EDU if you are deployed. 

Out of Town Testing Center Approval Form

 

Course Materials Needed

Textbook:   Elementary Statistics, 7th edition, Weiss (hard copy OR ebook)

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Software:  Minitab 14 for Students (packaged with textbook) or Minitab 15
This software is also loaded on computers in the Army Education Center Learning Resource Center (LRC), the APSU Lab room 252 in the Army Education Center (hours TBA), a main campus lab  (location & hours of operation: http://www.apsu.edu/labinfo/). 

 

Internet Access:  MyMathLab/CourseCompass access code is packaged with new textbooks and provides you an access code for online tutorials, e-book access and phone tutoring service.  If you did not purchase a new textbook with the necessary access code, you can purchase an access code kit at the APSU book store OR online at http://info.coursecompass.com/website/student_register.html
In addition to your student access code, use COURSE ID: griffy60586 when you register in CourseCompass.
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Calculator:   A TI-83 or TI-84 is required for use in the coursecompass, for use on completing assignments and for use on tests & exams.  Sharing calculators during a test and/or exam is not permitted. 

*An e-book is provided with your MyMathLab/CourseCompass access code.  It is an interactive pdf file of the textbook. 

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
You can work on the online homework as many times as you wish until the due date. If you have not attempted online homework by the due date, your grade will default to zero.
You can take online tests with a maximum of 2 attempts and the highest attempt will be the score used in computing your grade. If you have not attempted online tests by the due date, your grade will default to zero.
An exam outline will be posted in Cc for the midterm and the final exams as those dates approach. You can expect to see problems similar to those ungraded homework practice problems assigned in your textbook. THIS MEANS DON'T CHOOSE TO NEGLECT THE TEXTBOOK PROBLEMS!!!! THEY WILL HELP YOU MORE CLEARLY UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL AND PROVIDE YOU PRACTICE FOR THE PROCTORED EXAMS.

 

ADDITIONAL POLICIES

Academic Dishonesty: (Student Code of Conduct, Academic and Classroom Misconduct) Cheating is a serious breach of academic conduct; punishment for offenses range from a grade of "F" on the assignment to expulsion from the university.

Plagiarism Policy: Plagiarism is using someone else’s words or ideas as if they are your own. Plagiarism or other forms of cheating will not be tolerated – and will result in a grade of zero for an assignment or failure of the course, at the discretion of the instructor. Learning to quote, paraphrase, and document sources or information correctly is the best way to avoid plagiarism.  You are strongly encouraged to complete the plagiarism tutorial provided online by the APSU Librarians and found at http://library.apsu.edu/plagiarism  and to consult with the APSU librarians if clarification regarding plagiarism is necessary. 

Discipline Policy: Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times. Academic and classroom misconduct will not be tolerated. Students must read the "Code of Student Conduct" in the Student Handbook for an understanding of what will be expected of them within the academic setting. Standard classroom etiquette is expected at all times and students' whose behavior disrupts the learning environment will be asked to leave the classroom. 

Disability Policy: Any student who has a disability that may affect his or her academic performance is encouraged to make an appointment with me or to contact the Coordinator of Disability Services to discuss this matter (931-221-6230 voice; 931-221-7288 tty; 931-221-7102 fax)

Minors on Campus: Minors (any non-student under the age of 18) accompanying staff, faculty, students, or visitors on campus are not permitted in the classroom.

Extra Credit: NO extra credit will be given.

Midterm Grades: A mid-term grade shall be awarded for all students in this course. The grade awarded may not necessarily be based on 50% of the course requirements and may or may not differ from the final grade. Your mid-term grade will be posted on AP Self-Serve. Your mid-term grade is not an official grade, and as such, will not be used to calculate a GPA or be posted to an official transcript.

Withdrawal Policy: Please confer with your  instructor & your academic advisor as well as consult the Academic Calendar before withdrawing from the university. The policy of Austin Peay State University will be followed regarding withdraw from this class.

E-Mail Use: Due to Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), all electronic communication must be through official APSU communication systems so that confidentiality is maintained. Faculty are not permitted to respond to an email from a student from outside the university communication systems. To communicate with professors and other APSU professionals, you must use your CourseCompass Email, AP Web mail OR the system of communication provided through D2L. SO THAT YOU CAN MAINTAIN YOUR PRIVACY, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU NOT REVEAL YOUR PASSWORDS TO OTHER STUDENTS.

THE PROCEDURES LISTED IN THIS SYLLABUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN THE EVENT OF EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES AND ANY SUCH CHANGES WILL BE POSTED ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT PAGE OF D2L.