Online
This course focuses on preparing students for statistical reasoning and solving problems using real-world data. Students will be introduced to technology used in statistics courses (graphing calculators, spreadsheets, or statistical software). Topics include visual display of data, using formulas, linear equations, graphing linear equations, rules of exponents, inequalities, and the language of probability.
Appropriate Assessment score - Must be completed prior to taking this course. MATH 1774 or BSNS 2514 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Critical Thinking
This is a co-requisite course, taken in affiliation with Math 1774. Students should be enrolled in both Math 0991 and Math 1774 at the same time. Both classes need to be passed in order to get credit. Students in this course should expect to review previous math material (rules of exponents, like terms, linear equations, etc...) and to see some new topics that will align with the Stats course they're enrolled in. This course is not a Stats course--it is designed to supply the background information and some support for the Stats course.
Faculty Contact Information
10-12 MWF
Email is the best way to get hold of me--aharwood@kcc.edu
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Solve linear equations and inequalities
- Graph linear equations and interpret slope as a rate of change
- Write a linear equation to describe a given situation
- Apply properties of real numbers
- Perform basic operations using rules of exponents
- Organize data using graphs and tables
- Use technology to analyze data
- Visual Displays of Data
- Using Technology
- Using Formulas
- Linear Equations
- Graphing Linear Equations
- Rules of Exponents
- Inequalities
- Probability
MyStatLab Access code--included in tuition for this course
Calculator needed--doesn't have to be a graphing calculator but if you'd like to borrow one from the library, for FREE for the semester, please do so. If you have any questions about this, please let me know. Otherwise, a TI 30 or something equivalent is fine. Will be using a statistical software for most of the course, that is provided with the access code.
Homework
Homework is an essential part of any math class. The homework for this class will be given via MyStatLab, which can be found under the tab MyLab and Mastering on Canvas. Each section of homework (both reading assessment and homework) is worth 5 points. You may attempt each homework problem an unlimited amount of times with only the highest of the scores counting towards your grade (additional practice is also available). When you registered for this course, you were enrolled in the MyStatLab course.
Online Participation—Discussion Boards, Video Presentations, etc…
Online classes require responsibility on the student’s part to self-motivate and keep up with the course work. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, reading the text, working through the PowerPoints, watching videos of the materials, making videos presentations, group projects, online quizzes, and online discussion boards. These will all be uploaded through Canvas, so use the resources that are available! Keeping up with the course as we’re going through will be much easier than trying to catch up.
Grading Scale by percentage--must have a C or higher to be able to earn credit for this course and Math1774/BSNS2514
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
Below 60 F
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
Participation
Although we are not meeting face-to-face, participating in the online components of our class is vital and will help determine your success. Try doing work earlier than the day before it’s due—you’ll be amazed at the lower stress level and the more you remember and understand!
Cheating/Plagiarizing
Students found cheating will earn an F on the first occurrence and a zero in the course on the second occurrence. Using AI tools, such as photomath or ChatGPT, on the homework or the discussion boards will also be considered cheating.
Integrity and Respect for everyone involved in the course is expected. If you have any questions about expectations, please let your professor know.
Week 1 | Intro to the class, Syllabus, How it ties into Math 1774, IR1 (Integrated Review 1 from MyLab and Mastering) Getting Ready for Organizing and Summarizing Data |
2 | IR1 Getting Ready for Organizing and Summarizing Data |
3 | IR2 Getting Ready for Numerically Summarizing Data |
4 | IR3 Getting Ready for Least-Squares Regression |
5 | IR4 Getting Ready for Probability |
6 | IR4 Getting Ready for Probability |
7 | IR6 Getting Ready for the Normal Probability Distribution |
8 | IR6 Getting Ready for the Normal Probability Distribution |
9 | IR8 Getting Ready for Confidence Intervals |
10 | Additional Review of Chapter 9 |
11 | Additional Review of Chapter 9 |
12 | Additional Review of Chapter 10 |
13 | Additional Review of Chapter 11 |
14 | Additional Review of Chapter 12 |
15 | Additional Review of Chapter 13 |
16 | Review for Stats Final |
17 |
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
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- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.