Math 227 Overview

Important Information for Spring 2009

	Mandatory Orientation: Friday, February 13, 2009, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. in F5-107 (Math Lab).
	Complete syllabus is available by logging in to Course Compass.

In order not to be dropped from the class, students must login to Course Compass by Friday, February 20, 2009, 8:00 p.m. AND submit the preliminary test inside Course Compass >> Assignment by Wednesday, February 25, 8:00 p.m.

Course Information

Course Title

Math 227 - Elementary Statistics

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of Math 125 (Intermediate Algebra) or acceptable level of skills as demonstrated in Mathematics placement process. Please make sure that the admission office has a record that you have completed the prerequisite before the first day of class.

Course Description

This course covers chapters 1 – 12 of the required textbook, which include: Probability; Probability Distributions: Normal and Binomial; Estimation; Hypothesis Testing; Regression; Contingency Table; and One-way Analysis of Variance.

Textbook
Package

Please purchase the bundled textbook package by Thursday, the first week of class from the college bookstore. The textbook for this online course is different from the one for a regular class. Please purchase the NEW**package with the exact ISBN. MyMathlab access code (bundled with the new textbook) is required to login to the course.

ISBN for the bundled package: 0-536-2890-93

TEXTBOOK IS AVAILABLE AT THE REGISTER OF ELAC BOOKSTORE, NOT ON THE SHELF.

Elementary Statistics (Custom Edition for East Los Angeles College)
by Mario Triola, bundled with

	Student Solution Manual
	Digital Video Tutor (consists of lecture videos)
	My MathLab (Course Compass) Access Code (free with NEW textbook)

** It is recommended that you buy a NEW textbook package. If you buy a used book, you will need to buy My MathLab (Course Compass) Access Code which costs an additional $40.

Calculator Requirement

You need to have a TI-83 graphing calculator. The calculator can be used for homework assignments, quizzes, and tests. The calculator costs about $90 - $100 or you can borrow it from the math department for $15 for one semester. If interested to borrow, please contact the mathematics department at (323) 265-8886. You need to return the calculator right after the final exam otherwise a hold will be placed on your account and you will be charged $200.

Course Goals

By the end of the course, students will be able to, through reading, exercises, discussions, quizzes, and exams:

	Fully understand and able to apply the idea of Mean, Standard Deviation, and Variance for describing and inferring data sets.
	Understand the basic concept of probability.
	Understand and able to apply the basic concepts of probability distribution, i.e. Normal Distribution and Binomial Distribution.
	Be able to conduct 1-sample and 2-sample hypothesis testing.
	Apply the knowledge of linear regression.

Mandatory On-Campus Meetings for SPRING 2009

Mandatory Meetings (Spring 2009)

Mandatory Orientation:	Friday, February 13, 2009, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in F5-107
Mandatory Midterm Exam 1:	Saturday, Mar 28, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. in room TBA
Mandatory Midterm Exam 2:	Saturday, May 9, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. in room TBA
Mandatory Final Exam:	Saturday, June 6, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. in room TBA

PICTURE ID IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ON-CAMPUS EXAMS.
EXAM ROOM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE SEE YOUR SYLLABUS.

Optional Meetings **(Spring 2009)

Review Midterm Exam 1	Thursday, Mar 26, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in room TBA
Group Study	TBA
Review Midterm Exam 2	Thursday, May 7, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in room TBA
Group Study	TBA
Review Final Exam	Thursday, June 4, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in room TBA

**Even though the review sessions are optional, you are strongly encouraged to come. We will discuss Sample Tests, which are very similar to the actual tests, during the reviews.

Methods of Evaluation

Grading

Final Exam	25%* (On Campus)
Midterm Exams	35%* (On Campus)
Take-home Tests	15%
Online Quizzes	15% **
Participation	5%
Homework (Paper Based)	5%
Total	100% + Extra Credits

Letter Grades

	A 90 - 100* B 80 - 89.9* C 65 - 79.9*
	D 55 - 64.9* F Below 55*

* Important: You need a total score of at least 180 on those 3 on-campus tests in order to get an A, B, or C. If your total of the three on-campus tests is less than 180, then you will get D or F regardless of your other grades in this class.

**You can take an online quiz unlimited number of times by its deadline and only the highest score is counted.