Please note that this syllabus provides a general outline for the semester and changes or adaptations may be required.

I encourage you to take advantage of office hours. Often there is not sufficient time in class to ensure that every student understands the material presented. Clearing up a small problem early will often avoid much confusion later on. Please do not hesitate to contact me for assistance. If office hours are not convenient for you, please call me. I am often able to answer questions over the phone and it is no inconvenience to me. I would like to help you pass this course, but I cannot help if you do not ask.

I also encourage you to form 'study groups'. These groups can help you understand the homework assignments and to prepare for tests.

Prerequisites: Math 1101 (Intro. to Math. Modeling) or Math 1111 (College Algebra) or Math 1113 (Precalculus) or Math 2431 (Calculus I).

Text: Moore, D. (2004). The Basic Practice of Statistics, 3^rd Ed. ISBN: 0716758814. (Required).

Other Materials: The TI-83 or TI-84 calculator is required for the course and the only one that will be supported by the instructor. The TI-83 is a sophisticated tool for the use in statistics classes and will assist you with tedious calculations. The built-in statistical features will allow you to concentrate on the important concepts and ideas of the course.

Course Description: This course is designed for students whose programs require a course in statistics as well as for those who wish to elect such a course. Topics to be covered include descriptive statistics, basic probability, discrete and continuous distributions, sample estimation of parameters, hypothesis testing, tests on means, chi-square tests, correlation, linear regression, and non-parametric tests.

Expected Educational Results

Course Evaluation: Tests, exams, assignments, projects and the final grade of the course will be calculated as follows:

Type	Number	Points for each	Total Points
Tests	4*	100	300
Quizzes	22**	10	200
Projects	2	50	100
Homework Assignments	13***	2	0
Cumulative Final Exam	1	200	200
TOTAL			800

^*The lowest test score will be dropped if it results in a higher overall grade.
^**The lowest two quiz scores will be dropped if it results in a higher overall grade.
^***Homework assignments will be collected every Monday. They are optional and will be graded based on completeness and correctness. The assignments will be graded on the following 2 point scale:

2 points for all questions answered correctly;
1.5 points for 75% to 99% questions answered or answered correctly;
1 point for 50% to 74% questions answered or answered correctly;
0.5 point for 25% to 49% questions answered or answered correctly;
0 points for less than 24% questions answered or answered correctly, or the assignment was handed in late or not submitted.

Grading Scale: (if the lowest test and lowest two quizzes are dropped)

Grade	Percentage	Points
A	90% - 100%	716 - 800
B	80% - 90%	636 - 715
C	70% - 80%	556 - 635
D	60% - 70%	476 - 555
F	below 60%	below 475

Tentative Test Dates:

6 Feb.
27 Feb.
27 Mar.
24 Apr.

Final Exam Date:

Thursday, 4 May 2006, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Assignments and Projects:
You should read the appropriate section of your text prior to class. Homework assignments will be collected, but they are optional. Two projects will be assigned independently of the normal class work.

Make-up Work:
You are responsible for all work. If you are absent on any particular day, you will need to obtain any notes from a classmate. Homework assignments are due at the beginning of class (i.e., 7:00 p.m.). NO late assignments will be collected for ANY reason. Projects are due at the beginning of class (i.e., 7:00 p.m.) on the due date. Projects may be handed in late. A 20% penalty will be deducated for any project that is submitted 1 minute late up to 24-hours late. Another 20% penalty will be deducted for each 24-hour period that the project is late.

Daily Schedule and Assignments

Missed Test/Quiz Policy:
No make-up tests will be given for ANY reason. The first test missed may be used as the dropped test. For any additional test missed, a grade of 0 will be assigned for the test. No make-up quizzes will be given for ANY reason. The first two quizzes missed may be used as the dropped quizzes. For any additional quiz missed, a grade of 0 will be assigned for the quiz.

Attendance Policy:
Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. The instructor will NOT withdraw you from this class, regardless of the circumstance. To receive a W you must withdraw on or before the midterm date.

Withdrawal:
Students are expected to withdraw themselves if they feel they cannot complete the course. Withdrawal forms are available in the Center's Office. Withdrawals must be completed before the above stated midpoint date to receive a grade of "W" from the class.

Behavior Policy:
You are expected to demonstrate generally accepted classroom behavior. The Student Handbook gives a detailed description of acceptable behaviors. You are expected to know and follow these guidelines.

Cheating Policy:
All student work must be that of the student submitting the work unless otherwise noted. Projects completed with partners or as small groups should be so noted with all names indicated on the papers. The giving or receiving of help from notes or another person during exams or tests may result in a grade of zero for this work and/or a grade of "F" in the course, and/or referral to the campus disciplinary committee for penalty, which may include suspension for the College. See Academic Honesty policy.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGENTS' TEST

Students who are taking English 1102 are strongly encouraged to register for and take the Regents' Test.  You may register for the test even after drop/add is over in many cases. See a counselor to register.

When a student accrues 30 semester hours he/she MUST register for both parts of the test.  Students have two attempts to pass each part.  Students who do not pass in two attempts must take the appropriate remediation class(es).

If a student accrues 45 semester hours and has not passed both parts of the test, he/she MUST take remediation, which takes precedence over any other class.  A student in this category may not register for collegiate classes unless registered for the remediation classes required.

When you register for the Regents' Test, DO NOT FORGET TO GO TO THE TEST ON THE PRESCRIBED DATE.

During the semester you register for the test, there will be free prep sessions offered by Reading and English teachers at GPC Rockdale. Take advantage of these sessions.  More students pass on the first attempt who have attended a prep session.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
If you are a student who is disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require assistance or support services, please seek assistance through the Center for Disability Services. A CDS Counselor will coordinate those activities.

Center for Disability Services "ADA"
Students with a documented disability who require support services are encouraged to contact the counselors at the Center for Disability Services to determine whether they qualify for support services (tutors, interpreters, notetakers, and classroom modifications).  Please contact the Center at (404)-299-4038.

Equal Opportunity Statement
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age or disability, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program of activity conducted by Georgia Perimeter College.

Statement of Non-discrimination
Georgia Perimeter College supports the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order #11246, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the college.

Any individual with a grievance related to the enforcement of any of the above provisions should contact the Assistant Director of Human Resources, Ombudsperson.