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Math 263 (Intermediate Algebra) or equivalent with grade of C or better.
It is recommended
that the prerequisite was
completed in the last two years.
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ATTENDANCE:
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You are expected to attend all
class meetings. If you miss a test (or during the first two
weelks if youmiss three
consecutive days), you will be dropped from the rolls. . If you
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must be absent or if you miss a test but want to remain in the course, call the instructor.
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If you decide to drop the class, be sure to notify the instructor and also officially drop
the course at the registrar's
office by Tuesday, November 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Failure to do this may result in you receiving a grade of F in the course.
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
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Please turn off all cell
phones, pagers and other electronic devices during class.
Cell phones may not be used as a
calculator during tests.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (Course
objectives):
At the end of this course, students will
be able to:
1) Describe and
represent data graphically and numerically
2) Demonstrate a
basic knowledge of probability theory, identify and
calculate probabilities using discrete and continuous distributions
3) Make inferences
about population parameters based on sample
statistics.
- HOMEWORK:
- Homework will be assigned at
each class meeting and discussed the following day.
Most assignments will not be
collected but must be done to learn the material.
Do not get behind! Check
the website regularly for homework assignments and
test dates:
www.mpcfaculty.net/gail_bartow
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TESTS:
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Tests: There will
eight tests during the semester, each covering one or two
chapters in the book. Test questions will be very similar to the
homework
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problems. Test dates will be announced in advance and posted on my
website.
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Final Exam: The final exam will cover the entire course
and will count 2 tests grades.
The final exam for this semester will be
Monday, Dec 13, 12:45 - 3:15 pm.
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Rules: Any violation of exam rules and procedures may result in the student being
dropped from the course or receiving an “F" grade.
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Make-ups:
There will be no make-up tests.
Each person may drop his or her
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lowest
test grade at the
end of the term. If a test is missed, that will be the
grade
that is dropped. You cannot drop the final exam grade.
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GRADES:
- Tests will be given a percent
score. Your grade in the course will be based on an
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average of these scores as follows:
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A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69%
F = 0 - 59%