2018 Spring Course Syllabus - Mathematics 1044.004
Course: Mathematics 1044.004.
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES.
Time: Lectures: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:10 pm. Recitations: Fridays, 1:00-1:50 pm.
Place: Lectures: Science Ed and Research Ctr 116. Recitations: Wachman Hall 207.
Instructor: Isaac Klapper.
Instructor Office: 508 Wachman Hall.
Instructor Email: klapper@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: 215.204.8419.
Office Hours: Tuesday 12:30-1:30, Wednesday 10:30-11:30, Thursday 11:30-12:30, or by appointment.
Prerequisites: MATH 1041 (C), MATH 1038 (C), MATH 1941 (C), MATH 1951 (C), MATH 2043 to 3080 (C-), MA06 Y.
Textbook: Modeling the Dynamics of Life: Calculus and Probability for Life Scientists, 3rd edition, 2013, Frederick Adler.
Course Goals: A one-semester course at the freshman level, introducing some of the basic concepts and techniques of probability and statistics, as applied to empirical modeling and data analysis in the Life and Environmental Sciences.
Topics Covered: (As time permits.) Background (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.10 from the text), Probability Theory and Descriptive Statistics (6.1-6.9), Probability Models (7.1-7.9), Introduction to Statistical Reasoning (8.1-8.9), Additional background as needed (4.1, 5.1).
Course Grading: Quizzes: 10%. Midterm 1: 25%. Midterm 2: 25%. Final Exam: 40%.
Exam Dates: Midterm 1: February 20, in class. Midterm 2: April 3, in class. Final Exam: Tuesday, May 8, 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is required. Significant unexcused absences (> 3) may result in a deduction of 0.5% to 1.0% from the point total used in calculating your course grade.
Homework: Homework will be regularly assigned from the textbook and will be the basis for the weekly quizzes.
Quizzes: There will be a 20-25 min. quiz every week (when there is no midterm). Each quiz will consist of a few problems similar to the ones assigned from the textbook. There will be no make up quizzes. The lowest two scores for the quizzes will be dropped.
Blackboard: Please go there regularly to see important announcements.
Letter Grades: 93-100 A, 90-92 A-, 87-89 B+, 83-86 B, 80-82 B-, 77-79 C+, 73-76 C, 70-72 C-, 65-69 D+, 55-64 D, 50-54 D-, 0-49 F.
Exam Security Policy: Other than scientific calculators, under no circumstances is the use of personal electronic devices such as phones, computers, smart watches allowed during exams. All such items must be stowed away and out of sight for the duration of the exam. Any student found with such a device during an exam will not be allowed to complete the test, will receive a score of ZERO for the test, and will be reported to the Student Code of Conduct Board. In addition, under no circumstances, will students be allowed to bring in any kind of papers for use during the exam. Should a student need extra paper during a test, the proctor will provide it. Any student found using papers that they themselves brought into the exam will not be allowed to complete the test, will receive a score of ZERO for the test, and will be reported to the Student Code of Conduct Board. Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The University has adopted a policy on Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy # 03.70.02) which can be accessed here. (http://policies.temple.edu) Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add deadline date. Check the University calendar (http://www.temple.edu/registrar/documents/calendars) for exact dates. During the Drop/Add period, students may drop a course with no record of the class appearing on their transcript. Students are not financially responsible for any courses dropped during this period. In the following weeks prior to or on the withdrawal date students may withdraw from a course with the grade of "W" appearing on their transcript. After the withdrawal date students may not withdraw from courses. Check the University Calendar (http://www.temple.edu/registrar/documents/calendars) (Opens in new tab/window) for exact dates. See the full policy by clicking here. (http://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/academic-policies/withdrawal-policies/) (Opens in new tab/window) The grade "I" (an "incomplete") is only given if students cannot complete the course work due to circumstances beyond their control. It is necessary for the student to have completed the majority of the course work with a passing average and to sign an incomplete contract which clearly states what is left for the student to do and the deadline by which the work must be completed. The incomplete contract must also include a default grade that will be used in case the "I" grade is not resolved by the agreed deadline. See the full policy by clicking here. (http://bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/academic-policies/incomplete-coursework/) (Opens in new tab/window) Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss the specific situation as soon as possible. Contact Disability Resources and Services at (215) 204-1280, 100 Ritter Annex, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss the specific situation as soon as possible. Contact Disability Resources and Services at (215) 204-1280, 100 Ritter Annex, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The University has adopted a policy on Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy # 03.70.02) which can be accessed here.
Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add deadline date. Check the University calendar for exact dates.
During the Drop/Add period, students may drop a course with no record of the class appearing on their transcript. Students are not financially responsible for any courses dropped during this period. In the following weeks prior to or on the withdrawal date students may withdraw from a course with the grade of "W" appearing on their transcript. After the withdrawal date students may not withdraw from courses. Check the University Calendar (Opens in new tab/window) for exact dates. See the full policy by clicking here. (Opens in new tab/window)
The grade "I" (an "incomplete") is only given if students cannot complete the course work due to circumstances beyond their control. It is necessary for the student to have completed the majority of the course work with a passing average and to sign an incomplete contract which clearly states what is left for the student to do and the deadline by which the work must be completed. The incomplete contract must also include a default grade that will be used in case the "I" grade is not resolved by the agreed deadline. See the full policy by clicking here. (Opens in new tab/window)