2021 Fall Course Syllabus - Mathematics 1013.001

Course: Mathematics 1013.001.

Course Title: Math 1013 Elements of Statistics.

Credits: 3.

How this course will be taught: In-Person: This class will meet on campus in person for all scheduled meeting times.

Time: Tuesday and Thursday 2-3:20 pm.

Place: Paley Hall 302.

Instructor: Nahed Hamid.

Instructor Office: Wachman 536.

Instructor Email: nahed.hamid@temple.edu

Instructor Phone: 215 204 7850.

Course Web Page: There is a Canvas course for this class. Please check it often for announcements and assignments

Office Hours: By a confirmed appointment.

Prerequisites: (Course or Test: MATH 0701 to 0702 or Minimum Grade of C or May not be taken concurrently.) OR (Course or Test: MATH 0800 to 1021 or Minimum Grade of C- or May be taken concurrently.) OR (MC3 Y - May not be taken concurrently.) OR (MC4 Y - May not be taken concurrently.) OR (MC5 Y - May not be taken concurrently.) OR (MC6 Y - May not be taken concurrently.) OR (MA01 Y - May not be taken concurrently.) OR ( Course or Test: STAT 1001 or Minimum Grade of C- or May be taken concurrently. ) OR ( Course or Test: STAT 1102 or Minimum Grade of C- or May be taken concurrently. ) OR ( Course or Test: STAT 1902 or Minimum Grade of C- or May be taken concurrently. ).

Course Materials: Math in Society. David Lippman and OPENSTAX Introductory Statistics, these books are free, will be used as references.

Course Goals: To instill an appreciation and understanding of statistical ideas and their applications. Students should gain a basic understanding of statistics and be able to apply this knowledge to statistical analyses related to their individual disciplines.

Topics Covered: This course covers: 1. Types of data and methods of collecting data. 2. Methods of describing sets of data. 3. Probability 4. Discrete and Continuous random variables 5.Binomial and normal distributions 6. Sampling distributions 7. Estimation by confidence interval for a single population 8. Hypothesis tests for a single population And other topics if time permits.

Course Grading: Homework: 10%, In-Class Exams: 60%, Cumulative Final Exam: 30%. I will replace your lowest in-class exam score with your Final exam score if your Final exam score is higher. Numeric-To-Letter-Grade Scale: 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 Dates: The three in-class exams are tentatively scheduled for : Test 1: Thursday,September 23, Test 2: Thursday, October 21 Test 3: Thursday, November 18 The final exam is on Tuesday, December 14, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. BE AWARE THAT THE FINAL IS SCHEDULED AT A SPECIAL TIME OUTSIDE OF THE FINAL EXAM MATRIX.

Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory. Students who miss more than 2 classes, without a valid excuse will have their grades lowered by one notch (e.g., from B to B-). Those who miss more than 6 classes will have their grades lowered by two notches. Three tardies are equivalent to one absence; Promptness is required.

Attendance and Your Health: To achieve course learning goals, students must attend and participate in classes, according to your instructors' requirements. However, if you feel unwell or if you are under quarantine or in isolation because you have been exposed to the virus or tested positive for it, you should not come to campus or attend in-person classes or activities. It is the student's responsibility to contact their instructors to create a plan for participation and engagement in the course as soon as they are able to do so, and to make a plan to complete all assignments in a timely fashion, when illness delays their completion.

Canvas: Canvas will be used extensively in this course, so please plan to check our course page daily. You will be responsible for completing any assignments, quizzes, or homework by their assigned due date in Canvas. Please note that the weighting of our course assessments cannot be accurately tracked in Canvas, so your cumulative grade in Canvas will NOT be accurate.

Final Exam: The final exam is on Tuesday, December 14, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. BE AWARE THAT THE FINAL IS SCHEDULED AT A SPECIAL TIME OUTSIDE OF THE FINAL EXAM MATRIX. DO NOT MISS IT. If a student misses the final exam, he/ she will NOT be allowed to take a make up exam unless there is a documented emergency. If you miss the final exam and do not make alternative arrangements before the grades are turned in, your grade for the course will be F.

Homework Assignments: The homework will be assigned on CANVAS. There will be no extensions. You will have to submit it on time. Each exercise represents a typical type of problem that you are expected to solve. If a certain type of problem gives you difficulty, you should get help from your instructor or at the tutoring center.

Make Up Policy: There will be no regularly scheduled make up exams. In the case of a DOCUMENTED EMERGENCY that prevents a student from taking a test as scheduled, the student must contact me immediately to discuss alternative arrangements. Requests for makeups will not be honored if they come more than 24 hours after the time of the exam.

Calculator: You may use a scientific calculator for homework and tests. You must have your calculator with you during tests. You may not use a graphing calculator or any internet-connected device such as a cell phone, smart watch, tablet, or computer during a test. I recommend TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator.

Exam Security Policy: We have a zero tolerance policy towards cheating. Students caught cheating on a problem in a test (receiving outside help, using unauthorized resources or devices such as online resources, etc.) will receive a score of 0 for the entire test. This is consistent with the Temple University Academic Honor Code (see https://secretary.temple.edu/sites/secretary/files/policies/03.70.12.pdf ) that states: "Every member of the university community is responsible for upholding the highest standards of honesty at all times. Students, as members of the community, are responsible for adhering to the principles of academic honesty and integrity.".

Disability Statement: Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) in 100 Ritter Annex (drs@temple.edu; 215-204-1280) to request accommodations and learn more about the resources available to you. If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact me as soon as practical. I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. All discussions related to your accommodations will be confidential.

Academic Freedom: 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 (opens in new tab/window).

Add/Drop Policy: Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add deadline date. Check the University calendar (opens in new tab/window) 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).

Incomplete Policy: 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).

Expectations for Class Conduct: The best way to maintain a safe and focused learning environment is for everyone to get vaccinated. Masks must be worn by vaccinated and unvaccinated people in all indoor or in enclosed spaces (including classrooms, the Library, the TECH Center, the Student Center, shuttles/buses, administrative spaces, common areas in residence halls, etc.). For your general health and well-being, hand washing and monitoring your health is still highly recommended.

Student Support Services: The following academic support services are available to students (all links open in a new tab/window):
    The Math Consulting Center
    Student Success Center
    University Libraries
    Undergraduate Research Support
    Career Center
    Tuttleman Counseling Services
    Disability Resources and Services
If you are experiencing food insecurity or financial struggles, Temple provides resources and support. Notably, the Temple University Cherry Pantry and the Temple University Emergency Student Aid Program are in operation as well as a variety of resources from the Division of Student Affairs.

For courses in remote mode:

Technology specifications for this course: A working computer with a reliable internet connection, a Webcam, and audio capability. Recommended Internet Speed: 8mbps download & 5mbps upload. You can test your connection at https://www.speedtest.net. Please note: Hard-wired connections are more consistent than Wi-Fi for Zoom sessions. A scanning app such as AdobeScan or CamScanner is required as is access to Zoom and Canvas (the Canvas app is also recommended).
Limited resources are available for students who do not have the technology they need for class. Students with educational technology needs, including no computer or camera or insufficient Wifi-access, should submit a request outlining their needs using the Student Emergency Aid Fund form. The University will endeavor to meet needs, such as with a long-term loan of a laptop or Mifi device, a refurbished computer, or subsidized internet access.

Remote proctoring statement: Zoom, Proctorio or a similar proctoring tool may be used to proctor exams and quizzes in this course. These tools verify your identity and record online actions and surroundings. It is your responsibility to have the necessary government or school issued ID, a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection, the Google Chrome and Proctorio extension, a webcam/built-in camera and microphone, and system requirements for using Proctorio, Zoom, or a similar proctoring tool. Before the exam begins, the proctor may require a scan of the room in which you are taking the exam.

Online Classroom Etiquette: It is expected that each student attends every class on time for the full duration of each class and behaves, in the same professional manner, as if you are in a regular classroom. This refers in particular to your location and attire. It is not appropriate to eat a large meal, drink alcohol, smoke, or get up often during an online class.

Statement on recording and distribution of recordings of class sessions: Any recordings permitted in this class can only be used for the student's personal educational use. Students are not permitted to copy, publish, or redistribute audio or video recordings of any portion of the class session to individuals who are not students in the course or academic program without the express permission of the faculty member and of any students who are recorded. Distribution without permission may be a violation of educational privacy law known as FERPA as well as certain copyright laws. Any recordings made by the instructor or university of this course are the property of Temple University.