An understanding of the applications of probability to a diverse set of areas. 4. ...
Required Text: An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and Its Applications ...
SYLLABUS INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS I STA 4321-SECTIONS 2084,2085 Course Credit Hours: 3 Instructor Name and Contact Information: Morris Marx Trustees Professor and President Emeritus Office Address: Building 4, Room 326 Telephone Number: 857-6279 Fax Number: 857-6269 Email:
[email protected] Office Hours: T,R 12:15 – 12:45, 2:45 – 3:15; W 1:00 – 4:00 Or by appointment Prerequisite: MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Course Description: This course is an introduction to probability. It is more theoretical than a basic probability course and takes a mathematical approach. Some theorems will be proved. There also will be "real world" applications of the theory. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. An understanding of mathematical probability 2. A foundation for a proper study of statistics 3. An understanding of the applications of probability to a diverse set of areas 4. An opportunity to review basic calculus 5. An introduction to probability models Topics Covered: Probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, multivariate random variables, special distributions Required Text: An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and Its Applications, 5th Edition, Richard J. Larsen and Morris L. Marx, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 2012, ISBN 13:978-0-321-69394-5 Method of Instruction: Lectures: Lecture notes will be posted on eLearning before class Homework: Homework assignments will be posted on eLearning in a file called Topics & Assignments. Approximately one week after the assignment, the solution set will be posted on eLearning. Homework will not be turned in; however, doing the homework is critical to success in the course.
Grading/Evaluation System: There will be three tests. The homework will not be graded, but there may be quizzes based on the homework assignments. The homework assignments are necessary to succeed on the tests. The final examination will be comprehensive and cover all of the material in the course. The final examination will count for 30% of the course grade. A final exam that is better than the test/quiz average may be weighted more heavily than 30%, at the instructor's discretion. Special Technology Utilized by Students: eLearning, Elluminate, calculator Withdrawal Deadline, Individual or all courses for term; automatic grade of W: November 1 After November 1 Please discuss any academic concerns with me before attempting to withdraw. The grade assigned will be a W only if the student has a passing average at withdrawal time. Otherwise a WF will be assigned. The University will not approve withdrawals after November 1 except for: 1. A death in the immediate family 2. Serious illness of the student or an immediate family member 3. A situation deemed similar to categories 1 and 2 by all in the approval process. 4. Withdrawal due to Military Service (Florida Statute 1004.07) 5. National Guard Troops Ordered into Active Service (Florida Statute 250.482) Students who do not officially withdraw will be assigned a standard letter grade. Late withdrawals must be approved by the student’s advisor, instructor of the course, department chairperson, and finally, the University Academic Appeals Committee. Students who withdraw are not enrolled as of the date the withdrawal is processed. Student Code of Conduct The Student Code of Conduct sets forth the rules, regulations and expected behavior of students enrolled at the University of West Florida. Violations of any rules, regulations, or behavioral expectations may result in a charge of violating the Student Code of Conduct. Students are responsible for reading the Student Code of Conduct and conducting themselves accordingly. The current Student Code of Conduct can be accessed at http://www.uwf.edu/judicialaffairs. Expectations for Academic Conduct/Plagiarism Policy: As members of the University of West Florida, we commit ourselves to honesty. As we strive for excellence in performance, integrity—personal and institutional—is our most precious asset. Honesty in our academic work is vital,
and we will not knowingly act in ways that erode that integrity. Accordingly, we pledge not to cheat, nor to tolerate cheating, nor to plagiarize the work of others. We pledge to share community resources in ways that are responsible and that comply with established policies of fairness. Cooperation and competition are means to high achievement and are encouraged. Indeed, cooperation is expected unless our directive is to individual performance. We will compete constructively and professionally for the purpose of stimulating high performance standards. Finally, we accept adherence to this set of expectations for academic conduct as a condition of membership in the UWF academic community. Refer to the following excellent tutorial: http://library.uwf.edu/Tutorials/module_plagiarism/default.h tm. Assistance for Students with Special Needs Students with special needs who require specific accommodations for examinations or other course activities should contact the Student Disability Resource Center (SCRC) (http://www.uwf.edu/SDRC, telephone: 474-2387). SDRC will provide the student with a letter for the instructor that will specify recommended accommodations for individual students.
