Math 112 Online Syllabus
Math 112 - Elementary Statistics
Spring 2011
Class Meetings: Online, with the exception of Exam Dates and a mandatory orientation
Prerequisite: A grade of 'C' or better in Math 80/80B or satisfactory score on placement exam.
Instructor: Angie Conley Website: www.cerritos.edu/aconley
Email: aconley@cerritos.edu Phone: 562) 860-2451 ext. 2698
Office: SB 25
Course Access: We will be using Talon Net and Course Compass for this course. You will need an access
code to register for Course Compass. Talon Net can be accessed at http://talonnet.cerritos.edu
Text/Access Code: Elementary Statistics. Mario F. Triola. 11th edition.
You have three options for the text in this course:
1. You can buy a new text that is bundled with an Access Code Kit.
2. You can buy a used text and purchase an Access Code on course compass.
3. You can purchase the Access Code online and use the e-book that comes with it.
Other Materials: A graphing calculator (TI 83, 83+, 84, or 84+) is required for this course.
Exams: There will be three exams given on the dates indicated on the syllabus and a comprehensive
final exam. ALL EXAMS ARE ON CAMPUS. Each midterm exam counts 100 points and the final
exam counts 200 points. As an incentive, your best midterm exam score will count as
a fourth exam (100 points). Answers must be verified using methods studied in the
course.
No make-up exams will be given.
You must take the final exam to pass the course.
Quizzes: There will be six quizzes given online on the dates indicated on the syllabus. Each
quiz counts 10 points. Your top five quiz scores will be counted, for a total of 50
points towards your grade. Answers must be verified using methods studied in the course.
No make-up quizzes will be given.
Discussions: You will be required to post responses to "Discussion" topics on Talon Net on a regular
basis. I will give you between six and eight discussion prompts throughout the semester.
You may have to work through an experiment with your calculator or do internet research
before responding to the discussion topic, so look ahead at the prompt to know how
much time you will need to spend on it. Your grade will be based on how well you respond
to the topic. The Discussion assignments will total 100 points towards your course
grade.
Late responses will NOT be accepted.
Early responses welcome and may be edited to receive full credit.
Homework: Unless otherwise stated, you are expected to do all of the odd problems for each
section covered in the text as practice. You are also required to complete homework
for each chapter on Course Compass. Online homework will total 25 points toward your
course grade, but remember that its true worth will be reflected in your exam scores.
Late homework will NOT be accepted.
Polls: Class polls may be available on Talon Net, either in the Poll tab or Wiki tab, or
also through google docs. Your participation in these polls will count as extra credit.
Grading: Your grade in Math 112 will be based upon a combination of your homework, discussions,
quizzes, and exam scores. There may also be other graded written assignments, worth
10-20 points each, which you would send to me via an email attachment. The total points
will be between 800 and 925 with a grading scale of
A 90-100%
B 80- 89%
C 70- 79%
D 60- 69%
F 0- 59%
On all written assignments and exams, you must show all of your work in obtaining
answers in order to receive credit. In all problems, obtaining the correct answer
is secondary to knowing and understanding the correct procedure required to obtain
an answer.
Class Attendance: Online attendance, preparation, and promptness are required in this class. Should
you fall behind, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor and/or another
student to help you get back on track. If you do not access the class nor contact
me for more than 3 weeks, you may be dropped from the course.
Note: It is the responsibility of the student to officially withdraw through admissions and records if attendance is no longer possible.
Academic Integrity: Academic Dishonesty or cheating is defined as an intentional act of fraud in which
a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization.
This includes copying from the text solutions manual, assisting other students in
acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty, whether it is in
coursework or on exams. There is absolutely NO tolerance for cheating in this class.
Any student caught cheating or assisting another student in the act of cheating will
receive an "F" grade for the assignment and possibly the course.
Student Learning Outcome: After completing Math 112, the student should be able to compute, identify, and interpret
basic statistics and understand the distinction between a statistic and a parameter
(measures of center, variation, and position).
Student Responsibilities: This course requires much responsibility and motivation on the behalf of the student.
It is your job to learn the material and stay up-to-date in the course. Part of this
job will require you to continually check announcements, submit assignments on time,
seek the appropriate help as soon as you encounter difficulties, and ask relevant
questions when you do not understand the material.
You should keep all graded written assignments and exams until the end of the semester.
This is the only way to resolve any possible discrepancy between the scores I have
for you and your actual scores.
NOTE: EXPECT TO SPEND 10 - 40 HOURS PER WEEK IN HOMEWORK AND STUDY FOR THIS CLASS.
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How to get help in this course:
1) See me during office hours for additional explanation.
2) Get FREE help by enrolling in AED 90.91 Mathematics Tutorial
AED 90.91 is a zero unit, non-graded course that provides walk-in tutoring for students
by
faculty and trained tutors.
3) Form study groups with other members of the class.
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