Mathematics 111, Section 02
Probability & Statistics 
Syllabus

        Quiz content and other informations will be posted in this space on a regular basis.

        Quiz of Thursday, June 29, will be on representative problems for sections 8.5, 9.2, 9.4, 9.6.

        Quiz of Tuesday, June 27, was on the "required" problems for sections 8.1 through 8.4.

        The last exam, Monday, June 26, covered the "required" problems for sections 5.1 through 5.4, 6.3, and 7.2 through 7.5.

        Quiz of Wednesday, June 21, will be on the "required" problems for sections 7.2 through 7.5. Many of these problems are very similar to each other, so perhaps you do not need to work them all.

        Quiz of Monday, June 19, will be on the "required" problems for sections 5.4, 6.1, and 6.3.

        Quiz of Tuesday, June 13, was on the "required" problems for sections 5.1 through 5.3.

        The next exam, Monday, June 12, will cover the "required" problems for sections 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, and 4.1 through 4.6.

        Quiz of Wednesday, June 7, was on the "required" problems for sections 4.4 through 4.6.

        Quiz of Monday, June 5, was on the "required" problems for sections 4.1 through 4.3.

        Quiz of Wednesday, May 31 was postponed till June 1 and based on the "required" problems for sections 3.5 through 3.8.

        The first exam, Tuesday, May 30, was on the "required" problems for sections 2.1 through 2.7, 2.9, and 3.1 through 3.4. Also read sections 2.8 and 2.10.

        Quiz of Wednesday, May 24, was on the "required" problems for sections 3.1 through 3.4.

        Quiz of Monday, May 22, was on the "required" problems for sections 2.7, 2.9.

        Quiz of Wednesday, May 17, was on the "required" problems for sections 2.1 through 2.6.

        Notions of probability and statistics have become part of our culture, as shown by numerous opinion polls on television and in the press. Scientists also use statistics to make the most of available data.

        This course requires only high school algebra or equivalent, but that does not necessarily means it's an easy class. There are many applied problems, and while the mathematics is simple, many students find its implementation a challenge. You can expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week on average working out homework and other sample problems.

        Your best strategy is to work problems for 1 or 2 hours after each lecture. It is a sad fact that mathematics, even simple mathematics like MATH 111, is not learned by cramming at the last minute. Steady and continuous problem working is much more effective. The unwary ignore this fact at their own peril.

        This course builds upon itself, especially in the second half, so after you skip enough classes you will have no idea what I'm talking about. Another fact which the unwary ignore at their own peril.

        The textbook for the course is Statistics by McClave & Sincich, 10th edition. It is filled with homework and practice problems, great pictures, and ample explanations, in case you're foolish enough to skip classes.

        You will need a calculator. We cannot support all calculators, so the Mathematics Department chose the Texas Instruments TI-83, TI-83 plus and TI-84 because of their statistical capabilities and ease of use. Other calculators will get no support. You should bring your calculator to class. Do not drop it on hard floors and make sure you do not lose its reference booklet.

        Help is available during your instructor's office hours, your teaching assistant's office hours, and at the ERC (Educational Resource Center). All this can supplement, but not replace, your coming to class and working problems on your own.

        There will be short quizzes twice a week, beginning Wednesday, May 17, adapted from the "required" and recommended problems listed below.

        Three tests will be given in class. Likely test dates are Tuesday, May 30, Monday, June 12, and Monday, June 26. No test score will be dropped. A doctor's note will be required for absences due to medical emergencies. Other excuses for absences will be dealt with on an individual basis, depending on when the firing squad's available. No make-up exams will be given; missing exams (with valid excuses) will be made up by giving additional weight to the quizzes and other exams.

        The curse of final exams has been lifted for this class, but just this once.

        The combined score on quizzes and the three test scores will be added to produce your score for the class, which will determine your grade for the class.