Math 201
Elements of Probability and Statistics
Instructor: Craig
Lister
Room:
A-209
Phone:
775-588-3608
Email: craigslister@hotmail.com
Days: Monday & Wednesday Time: 1:30 PM – 3:55 PM Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 154 with a grade of “C” or better or the appropriate skill demonstrated through the math assessment process. Course Description: This course covers elements of probability, frequency distributions, graphs and measures of central tendency, function of random variables, probability distributions, sampling, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regressions analysis, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). You will be expected to read the book on your own in order to supplement the material covered in class. Text: Understandable Statistics, by Brase / Brase. Exams: There will be 2 exams, occurring on Monday Jan. 28th and Monday Feb 25th. Students are to bring calculators, pencils or pens, and paper to each exam. A one page (standard size) front and back formula sheet may be used during each exam. Grading will based on the progress towards the final answer, and the demonstration of understanding of the concept that is being tested, therefore, work must be shown in detail. Homework: Students are encouraged to collaborate with each other on the homework. They may also gain assistance in the Gateway Math Center and with the instructor. Calculators and computers can also be of assistance. Final: There will be a comprehensive final exam given on Monday, March 18th at 2:00 PM. Students may bring a two-page formula sheet use during the final exam. Attendance: If a class is missed, it is the responsibility of the student to check what was missed. If a student is to miss an exam or a quiz, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor prior to the exam or quiz and make arrangements for taking the exam or quiz. |