Syllabus STA2122 Introduction to Statistics I U06A Summer 2008 ...

SyllabusSTA2122 Introduction to Statistics I U06A Summer 2008Instructor: Robert FuscoText: Statistics-10 th Edition by McClave & SincichPhone: (954) 201-4915 or (305) 348-2745 (Stats Dept.)Email: rfusco@broward.eduWeb Page: www.broward.edu/~rfuscoOffice: DM409Office Hours: Office Hours: MW 5:55 – 6:25pm, after class or by Appt.Class Meets: PC241 MW 6:25pm – 9:05pmCourseDescription: This is an introductory statistics course designed to familiarize the student withdescriptive statistics, probability and inferential statistics.Grading:Final grade will be calculated as follows:Grading ScaleTest 1 (Chapters 1 – 3) 30% A 90 – 100Test 2 (Chapters 4 – 6) 30% B 80 – 89Final Exam (Cumulative) _40% C 70 – 79100% D 60 – 69F 59 & BelowFinal Exam may be used in place of lowest test score.Attendance: Responsible students who intend to pass the course will be in attendance everyday the class meets. All exam dates are listed in the course outline. If you areabsent on the day of an exam, you must provide verifiable documentation (seestudent handbook) in order to make up the grade of zero.WithdrawalPolicy: If you intend to withdraw you must do so by June 2, 2008.Calculators:Homework:Texas Instruments TI30X IIS or TI30X IIB – Required. No other calculator willbe demonstrated during class time.There will be a homework assignment on most sections covered in class. We willgo over any questions you may have at the beginning of each class. Although itwill not be graded or collected, you will increase your chance of performing wellon the exams by completing and mastering these assignments.

ClassroomPolicies:Keys forSuccess:Profess ional behavior is expected. Any student caught cheating will receive agrade of “F” for the course and be reported to the Dean. Please turn off allelectronic devices during class, especially during tests. Students should be ontime and remain for the entire class. Students should not speak with each otherwhile the instructor is speaking. These policies are in place in order to create aproper learning environment in the classroom. Any violation of these policieswill be dealt with on an individual basis and if excessive may result in the studentbeing withdrawn from the course.Do all assigned homework before the next class meets, attend all classes, read theexamples, ask questions in class, and get extra help outside of class. You cannotexpect to gain all the knowledge needed to pass this course by simply attendingclass. If it gets tough, don't give up! Your hard work and perseverance are thetrue keys to success. Best wishes for a successful semester.Course OutlineDate SectionsMay 5 Chapter 1, 2.1 – 2.37 2.4 – 2.712 3.1 – 3.314 3.4 – 3.619 Test 121 4.1 – 4.426 Holiday28 4.4, 5.1, 5.3June 2 6.1, 6.34 Test 29 7.1 – 7.411 8.1 – 8.316 8.4, 8.518 Final Exam