Transcript Orientation - San Diego Mesa College

Math 119
ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
Contact Information
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INSTRUCTOR: Olga Pilipets
E-MAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 858/531- 8210 (please do not text)
OFFICE: H-208
OFFICE Hours: TBA
MyMathLab Support: 1-800-677-6337
Why Study Statistics?
“In our time, the ability to use and manipulate
information has become the single most
important element of success… Those who
work by manipulating ideas and abstractions
are the leaders and beneficiaries of our
society.”
R. Herrnstein, C. Murray
Student learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course a student will be able to:
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categorize data set and use appropriate methods to find, summarize,
and visually display statistics about the data set. The student will
also be able to interpret visual display of statistical data.
take sample statistics and use appropriate procedures, methods, and
tests to make inferences about the population.
categorize probability problems and use appropriate theorems and
formulas to solve them.
use the appropriate technology to analyze statistical problems.
interpret, communicate, and assess the validity of statistical
processes and conclusions.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
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MyMathLab Access code
You will be accessing your homework, quizzes, PowerPoint presentations,
and other course materials online through the use of MyMathLab. Once
you establish an online account, you will have access to the electronic
version of the book and StatCrunch – statistical application which
eliminates the need for a calculator. You can buy MyMathLab access code
by going to www.MyMathLab.com and selecting “Register” option.
You will be asked for a COURSE ID:
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
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Text: Essentials of Statistics, 4/E by Mario F.
Triola
Access Code - comes with your textbook and is
needed to access ALL course material. The code
is valid for one year
Calculator: You will need a scientific calculator
for this class. Students may not share calculators
during exams. Cell phones and other electronic
devices are not allowed during exam.
Calculators are available for rent at
RentCalculators.org. Price range $9 - $16 per
month. Use discount code SDMC92111 for a $5
first time discount.
Expectations of Students
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You must be a self-motivated, self-directed student
who avoids procrastination and can effectively pace
your own learning.
You must establish a daily routine for working on all
assigned materials. Assignments are intended to help
you stay on task as well as prepare you for exams.
At all times a student’s conduct and language is
expected to be respectful of others.
COURSE WORK
This course requires at least 9 hours per week
of your time, so plan ahead. Some students
may have to put in more time to be successful
in this class.
 Seek additional help if needed.
 Free tutoring is available on campus. Tutoring
center is located in room I-207M*
*Refer to syllabus for more information.
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GRADING STANDARDS
Grades will be earned based on a standard scale:
A…. 90-100%, B ….80-89%, C ….70-79%, D ….60-69%, F ...00-59%
The weights assigned to the different sections of the course will be:
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4 on-line Exams
Chapter Quizzes
Homework
Final Exam (cumulative)
TOTAL
worth 40%
worth 10%
worth 20%
worth 30%
100%
TESTS
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You will complete 4 Exams on-line
See the tentative schedule for test dates.
No exams will be dropped.
All work should be your own. Any form of cheating
will result in an “F” and a referral to the Dean for
further action.
*refer to the syllabus for the definition of “Cheating”
HOMEWORK
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The purpose of homework is to keep you on task and
to prepare you for exams through daily practice.
You may get free help by calling the tutoring center
within MyMathLab 1-800-677-6337. PLAN AHEAD
and submit your homework a day before it is due to
avoid problems.
The computer program gives specific instructions on
how the answer is to be entered. When entering
special characters or fractions is required, use
templates that you will see on your screen.
ATTENDANCE
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Attendance is taken by submitted assignments. More
than two missed assignments are considered
excessive absences.
It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in
which he/she is no longer participating.
It is the Instructor’s discretion to withdraw a student
after the add/drop deadline.
Student who remain enrolled in a class beyond the
published withdrawal deadline, as stated in the class
schedule, will receive an evaluative letter grade in
this class.
EXTRA CREDIT
I will assign Bonus quizzes before each exam.
This is your only opportunity to earn extra
credit points in this class. Don’t miss it!
 Extra points will be added at the end of the
class
*Refer to syllabus for more information
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Communication
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General questions that would normally be asked in a
classroom environment along with homework
questions are to be placed on the discussion board.
You may e-mail me to discuss personal issues or
comments that you do not want others to see.
When e-mailing me, please, write Math 119 and
your name in the subject line
If you need an immediate answer to your question,
please, do not hesitate to call me.
STUDENTS with DISABILITIES
Students with disabilities who may need accommodations should
notify the instructor within the first two weeks
of class so that reasonable accommodations
may be implemented as soon as possible.