Rogue Community College

ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS MATH 243 MTWR 8:00 - 9:10 Room B-14 COURSE SYLLABUS AND POLICIES

Instructor: Matt Haugen E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 541-245-7658 Office & Hours: HEC-301L 12:00-1:00; M-R Web: http://learn.roguecc.edu/mathematics/mhaugen/

Prerequisites: Math 95 and RD 30 or appropriate placement test score, Math 111 recommended.

Course Content: The nature and presentation of data, measures of central tendency, probability and probability distributions, normal and binomial distributions, estimates, sample sizes, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.

Text and Required materials: Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data, 3/e. A graphing calculator will be helpful for some applications, access to MS Excel ‘10, will be helpful. Excel is available in college computer labs. There is a significant online component in this class. MyMathLab Plus access is required.

Grades, Exams, and Major Assignments: This course is graded A-F. Points are distributed as described in the chart below. Students must earn a score of 70% on the final and give their project presentation in order to pass the class regardless of other scores.

Percentage Notes: 2 Exams 15% each Dates listed on Calendar Final Exam 25% Minimum Score required End of Term Presentation 15% Required Excel Labs 10% Lab days listed Homework & Quizzes 20% No Late Work Course Outcomes, Skills and Assessment: RCC faculty are studying what successful college students do and have identified a set of indicators that are included in all credit classes. These Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) are: Personal Growth (PG), Communication (COM), Approach to Learning (AL), Critical Thinking (CT), and Application of Knowledge (AK). You will be assessed on your growth on this class's indicators, which are noted in this syllabus. The scores will not affect your course grade or your GPA. The cumulative results (all students, all classes) will tell the college how well we are supporting student growth across all courses and departments. As the college refines the data collection, your distinct scores may become available to you as you graduate

On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

Expected Outcomes: Assessment Methods: 1. Obtain data from existing sources or create data and 1. Computer labs utilized to study large data sets and to evaluate its relevance and accuracy. simulate events.

ILOs: Locates, organizes, analyzes, and interprets data; Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, Uses numeracy skills for interpretation, synthesis, and class discussions, and instructor observation. analysis of data. (CT3, AK4.) 2. Analyze information and communicate the results to 2. Understanding and application of concepts are tested others using oral, written or graphic methods. by written assessment utilizing pencil and paper, computers, and calculators; homework involving the ILOs: Expresses ideas clearly in oral, written and visual interpretation and solution of various applications and work; Locates, organizes, analyzes, and interprets data. group work is encouraged; computer labs utilized to (COM2, CT3.) study large data sets and to simulate events.

Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation.

3. Employ computer to organize, analyze, and 3. Understanding and application of concepts are tested communicate information including graphs. by written assessment utilizing pencil and paper, computers, and calculators; homework involving the ILOs: Expresses ideas clearly in oral, written and visual interpretation and solution of various applications and work; Locates, organizes, analyzes, and interprets data. group work is encouraged; computer labs utilized to (COM2, CT3.) study large data sets and to simulate events.

Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation. 4. Work cooperatively with others and contribute to 4. Homework involving the interpretation and solution group with ideas and suggestions. of various applications and group work is encouraged.

ILOs: Collaborates effectively to achieve Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, course/learning goals; Expresses ideas clearly in oral, class discussions, and instructor observation. written and visual work; Raises significant and relevant questions. (COM3, COM2, CT2) 5. Apply technology (computer and calculator) 5. Understanding and application of concepts are tested efficiently to achieve desired results. by written assessment utilizing pencil and paper, computers, and calculators; computer labs utilized to ILOs: Integrates previous and new learning, along with study large data sets and to simulate events. practical skills, to solve problems. (AK2) Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, class discussions, and instructor observation. 6. Use quantitative data to construct logical explanations 6. Understanding and application of concepts are tested for real world situations. by written assessment utilizing pencil and paper, computers, and calculators; computer labs utilized to ILOs: Applies knowledge and skills through a global study large data sets and to simulate events. perspective with an awareness of context, personal assumptions, and worldview; Expresses ideas clearly in Pre and post surveys, class homework, group work, oral, written and visual work. (AK3, COM2.) class discussions, and instructor observation. My Labs Plus Online Application:

My Math Lab Online Homework: A significant portion of your homework will be done on the MyLabsplus online application. You should have purchased an access code along with you text. If not you will be required to purchase a copy either at the bookstore or directly from the MyLabsplus site. Follow the instructions in your packet to get signed on the MyLabsplus application as soon as possible. You will have online homework due at the end of the first week of class. If you need help getting signed on see your instructor immediately.

The MyMathLab application has a number of resources to enable students to access help as they are working. These may include examples, walk-throughs, animation, videos, text book sections and links to e-mail your instructor with questions all accessible through the MyMathLab site. Take advantage of these resources when you need an extra boost. The help tools that are available with vary from problem to problem and from course to course. There is a 20% penalty for late online homework. You are responsible for checking into the MyLabsPlus and staying up to date on when your assignments are due. It is assumed that the work you submit using MyMathLab is your own work and the academic dishonesty guidelines do cover your work on MyMathLab.

WARNING: While the MyMathLab resources are there to help you, be careful of becoming dependent on them. Using the provided examples as a guide for each problem is not an effective way to study the material. The examples may be disabled on some problems or in some classes. When you do use the extra resources to help you through a problem be sure to go back and try a “similar exercise” in order to make sure you can do the problem on your own. MyMathLab will not take away credit you have earned from the original problem. Also remember to use your notes, your other homework and most of all your text book before jumping to the “Show me an example” option. You will get more out of the homework and your test scores will reflex a better understanding of the material.

Online Quizzes: During the class you may be given quizzes through the MyLabsPlus Website. These quizzes will be announced in class and their due dates will be listed on MyLabsPlus. You are responsible for being in class to hear about the quizzes and for checking into MyLabsPlus regularly so as not to miss online quizzes. There are no make-ups for online quizzes. It is assumed that the work you submit using MyMathLab is your own work and the academic dishonesty guidelines do cover your work on MyMathLab. Class Procedures:

Homework and Projects: Text book homework will be assigned separately from online homework. These problems should be done neatly and in a well-organized fashion. Due dates will be discussed as homework is assigned. You are responsible for being in class or contacting other students if you miss an assignment announcement. Project days (Labs) are listed on your schedule and will vary in length depending on the project and class need. Late projects will be penalized. You need to be in class on project days or it may impact your ability to do the project effectively.

In Class Quizzes and Tests may be made up with a 10% automatic reduction in credit. However you must communicate with your instructor before the test or Quiz date. You will need to schedule a time in the Testing Center for any make up tests. You may NOT use your cell phone as a calculator on any test or quiz.

Classroom Etiquette, --Disrespecting others or disrupting instruction is grounds for removal from this course and the college. This classroom is a safe place for learning, and this teacher will strongly enforce this. See the “Students Rights and Responsibilities” manual for more information. --Do not engage in non-class time activities including reading, doing homework, writing or anything other than listening, note taking, and being an active participant in classroom discussion. If you have other things to do, do them somewhere else. --Turn off or silence your cell phone. --No food or drink in the room. Water in closed containers is okay.

Academic Integrity: Any student found to be cheating, plagiarizing, stealing examinations or course materials, inappropriately accessing and/or using another’s work, or to be assisting other student(s) in such activities, may face sanctions up to and including failing the class, and/or dismissal from the course or college. Each homework assignment, written activity, and test should be your own work, unless otherwise indicated by the instructor.

Cheating is the unauthorized use or sharing of answers, information, tools or technologies on tests, quizzes, assignments, or other class activities. (For instance, sharing test questions with other students, texting others the answers to tests, notes written on your hand or phone, using calculators when they are prohibited, etc).

Plagiarism is using, summarizing, or paraphrasing part or all of someone else’s work; or cutting, copying and pasting someone else’s work from web or digital sources directly into your work, without properly identifying the actual author and source. If you do not identify the source of ideas and writings that you’ve used in your work, or if you claim to have written something that is not your own work, you are plagiarizing.

Smoking restrictions (Board policy): Smoking is not permitted on the premises of Rogue Community College except in designated areas. For more information go to www.roguecc.edu/TPTF

Disability & Special Services : Any student who feels that he or she may need an academic accommodation for a disability, such as vision, hearing, orthopedic, learning disabilities, psychological or other medical conditions, should make an appointment with the Support Services Office. (Located in the Wiseman Tutoring Center at the Redwood Campus or Building G207 at the Riverside Campus.)

Evaluations: Students enrolled in all credit (and some non-credit) courses will receive an RCC email around the 8th week of each term to complete online evaluations on each course they are enrolled in. Full instructions for accessing and completing the evaluations will be in the reminder email. These evaluations are anonymous and will not be released to the teachers until after the term is over. Early grade release will be available to students who have completed their evaluations Math 243: Haugen Fall '11 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday S e p 1 Intro 26 27 28 29 t

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