Instructor

Troy Banks, Ph.D.

Contact Information:

Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD 21801

phone: (410)-543-6141

e-mail: tvbanks@salisbury.edu

office: Henson Science Hall Room 136


Office hours (via Zoom):

Meeting ID: 959 6590 6521

https://salisbury.zoom.us/j/95965906521

10:00am - 11:00am, MWF

2:30pm - 3:30 pm, TuW
(or by appointment)

MATH 155 - MODERN STATISTICS Fall 2021

Homework Assignment List / Exam Review

http://faculty.salisbury.edu/~tvbanks/HW-S.htm


Class Hours and Locations

MWF 11:00 am - 11:50 am, HS 113


Text Book Elementary Statistics by William Navidi & Barry Monk (third edition), McGraw-Hill, 2019.

Software

MINITAB (available in campus computer labs).
Available for home use through workspace.salisbury.edu

Instructions for accessing Workspace virtual applications


Prerequisites

High School Algebra II and Plane Geometry


Departmental Syllabus

Modern Statistics Syllabus

Evaluation Procedures

There will be three exams and a comprehensive final along with weekly homework assignments and weekly quizzes. On all problems, you must show your work. No work, no credit (even for correct answers). This applies to exams as well. In general, there will be no make up exams. The final grade for the course will be calculated in this fashion: Homework, Quizzes 25%, Tests 50%, Final 25%.

Grading Scale:

90-100% - A
80-89.9% - B
70-79.9% - C
60-69.9% - D
0-59.9% - F

Mask Policy:

It is university policy and our class policy that masks must be worn at all times will attending class. The full policy can be found at www.salisbury.edu/coronavirus/#FaceMaskPolicy


University Statement on Modes of Instruction:

As part of the University’s commitment to returning to normal operations, more than 85% of courses (including this one) are being delivered as a face-to-face or hybrid experiences. Faculty have designed their courses for the indicated modality and are not expected to deliver instruction remotely for courses scheduled to be taught in-person. Should you need to miss class due to illness or other life-event, please let your instructor know and consult the course syllabus for the instructor’s policy on absences. The Student Emergency Absence Policy also describes policies and procedures for unexpected events that interfere with class attendance.


Mode of Instruction:

Given the pandemic, the University may need to change our modes of course delivery. If this is the case, this syllabus may be modified in terms of types of assignments, assessments, etc. as appropriate.

Attendance Policy:

You are expected to attend all classes. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the notes and the assignments from another member of the class.


Homework:

Homework will be assigned through ConnectMath and can be accessed through the Modules tab in MyClasses.

Important Dates:

Monday, August 30: Classes Begin.

Friday, September 3: Last day to drop/add without penalty.

Monday, September 6: No class (Labor Day Holiday).

Friday, November 5: Last day to withdraw with grade of W.

Wednesday, November 24 - Friday, November 26: No class (Thanksgiving)

Friday, December 10: Classes End.

Tuesday, December 14: Final Exam, 10:45 am - 1:15 pm, Location: TBA

Exam Dates (subject to change*):

Exam 1: Friday, September 24*
Exam 2: Friday, October 29*
Exam 3: Friday, December 3*
Final Exam: December 14

Academic Integrity:

Issues involving academic dishonesty will be dealt with in accordance with the SU Policy on Academic Misconduct.


Henson Course Repeat Policy:

Students may repeat courses offered by the Henson School of Science & Technology one time at Salisbury University without special permission. This policy applies to all undergraduate courses offered in the Henson School of Science & Technology, effective academic year 2013-2014. For more information please see the Henson School of Science and Technology.


Students with Disabilities:

Any student registered with the Disability Resource Center who would like to utilize approved accommodations in their courses should contact their faculty member as soon as possible to arrange a meeting to coordinate any and all accommodations.

Students with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids and services, and/or modifications to University policies, through the DRC by following the DRC's procedures for Requesting Accommodations, Modifications, Aids, and Services.

The office can be reached via email at disabilitysupport@salisbury.edu, by phone at (410) 543-6070, or by visiting Guerrieri University Center, Room 263.


Supplemental Instruction:

This course has supplemental instruction, more information can be found here Supplemental Instruction.

SI's schedule:


Departmental Tutoring Center:

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department provides free tutoring for students enrolled in 100- and 200- level math and computer science courses. It opens each semester on the first week of class and continues to the last day of class. The center is closed during final exam week and school holidays. The Tutoring Center is located at the Mathematics Emporium in the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons (GAC), room 201 and operates on a walk-in basis, no appointment necessary. The tutoring schedule can be found here.


University Writing Center:

The university provides writing assistance to all students on any paper or project. The University Writing Center is located in Guerrieri Academic Commons (GAC), room 260. More information can be found here: University Writing Center.


Departmental Tolerance Policy

The Department of Mathematics & Computer Science believes that every person deserves to be treated with respect. We are dedicated to fostering a teaching and learning environment in which all people feel free to share their unique experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and identities.