2025 Spring Course Syllabus-Mathematics 2031.002

Probability and Statistics.

3

In person. 

The course instructor: Wei Wu

MWF 10 - 10:50 AM.

Wachman 15.

Wei Wu

wei.wu@temple.edu

Wachman 633 

MWF 2:30 - 3:30 PM, or by appointment

handout materials.

Tentative: Your grade will be based on two in-class tests, a cumulative final, homework and quizzes. The course grade will be computed as follows (tentative): 2 Midterms - 40%, Final - 35%, Homework 8% and Quizzes 17%.

Math 1031: Differential and Integral Calculus, or its equivalent.

To provide students with the basic principles of statistical reasoning and the underlying concepts from probability theory.

Descriptive Statistics, Counting Methods, Basic Probability, Conditional Probability and Independence, Random Variables, Binomial and Normal Distributions (including the central limit theorem), Sampling Distributions, Confidence Intervals, Hypotheses Tests.

Test 1 - will be announced; Test 2 - will be announced; Cumulative Final Exam--Friday, May 5, 8:00 - 10:00 AM.

Class Attendance is required. Being on time is critical for a 50 minutes class ! Accumulation of missing several minutes of lectures does harm over time. If you miss more than three classes without a valid excuse, your course grade will be dropped one notch, e.g., from B to B-. Missing more than 6 classes will result in a two notch drop in your grade, and so on.

Students will need a device to scan and upload a multipage pdf to Canvas for the homework assignments and possibly some quizzes. A scientific calculator is needed to do all assignments including quizzes and exams. Graphic and other more advanced calculators are NOT allowed in all assignments including quizzes and exams.

To achieve course learning goals, students must attend and participate in classes, according to the course requirements. However, if you have tested positive for or are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, you should not come to campus.

It is important to foster a respectful and productive learning environment that includes all students in our diverse community of learners. Our differences, some of which are outlined in the University's nondiscrimination statement, will add richness to this learning experience. Therefore, all opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse. 

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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.

 

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The use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, etc.) is not permitted in this class unless specifically announced for a particular assignment; therefore, any use of AI tools for work in this class may be considered a violation of Temple University's Academic Honesty policy and Student Conduct Code, since the work is not your own. The use of unauthorized AI tools will result in a grade of zero on the assignment; a second offense will be reported to the Student Conduct Board.

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.

There will be a 15-25 min. quiz every one or two weeks. The grading of the quizzes is based on work. When you do homework, practice including full work. There will be no make up quizzes. The lowest quiz score will be dropped at the end of the semester.

Written Homework will be collected weekly on Canvas. Late HW submission will NOT be accepted by ANY reasons. Collected HWs will count for 8% of your course grade. A list of assigned homework problems for each section of the textbook is posted on Canvas weekly. 

 

Under no circumstances is the use of personal electronic devices such as phones, computers, smart watches allowed during exams except a scientific calculator. All such items must be stowed away and out of sight for the duration of the exam. Any student found with such a device (except the scientific calculator) 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.