Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: DMTH-0142- Section: 71 Foundations of Elementary Statistical Methods(Corequisite NCBO)

Instructor Information
Instructor	Michelle Askew
E-mail	askewml@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6419
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 403 Hours: 10:00-11:00 mwf, 12:00-2:30 mw, 1:30-2:30 tr. Other hours are available by appointment.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended.
Prerequisites	Co-requisite: MATH 1342 Prerequisite: See Placement Guidelines in the LSCPA College Catalog
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Explain the use of data collection and statistics as tools to reach reasonable conclusions. 2. Recognize, examine and interpret the basic principles of describing and presenting data. 3. Compute and interpret empirical and theoretical probabilities using the rules of probabilities and combinatorics. 4. Explain the role of probability in statistics. 5. Examine, analyze and compare various sampling distributions for both discrete and continuous random variables. 6. Describe and compute confidence intervals. 7. Solve linear regression and correlation problems. 8. Perform hypothesis testing using statistical methods.
Core Objectives	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrate comprehension of content-area material. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills - Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis. PSLO 2: Communication Skills - Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. PSLO 3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills - Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. This is a support course for MATH 1342, Elementary Statistical Methods. Required materials are detailed in the specific MATH 1342 course syllabus in which you are enrolled. YOU DO NOT NEED ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR THIS SUPPORT COURSE. ISBN 9780135780275
Lecture Topics Outline
Major Assignments Schedule	None
Final Exam Date	December 8, 2021 - 10:00 AM   Through  December 8, 2021 - 11:00 AM
Grading Scale	DMTH 0132 is offered on a Pass (Satisfactory=SD) or Fail (Unsatisfactory=UD) basis. Traditional letter grades will not be assigned.
Determination of Final Grade	Final grades of Pass/Fail will be determined based on participation as described in the Instructor Policies listed below.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Students will be required to meet with me once a week during my office hours to review their progress and discuss any problems. This may be done online via Zoom or in person on campus. Students who fail to check in with me than four (4) times may receive a grade of Unsatisfactory (fail).
Attendance Policy	See instructor policies above.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.