Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): STAT 368 or MATH 265
| Instructor: | Jeff Terpstra, 201H Waldron Hall
phone: 231-8188, email: Jeff_Terpstra@ndsu.nodak.edu web page: http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/instruct/terpstra/ |
| Office Hours: | 10:00 - 11:00 W and 11:00 - 12:00 WR
If you are unable to reach me during my office hours you are invited to schedule an appointment. |
| Class Meetings: | 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m., TR, WALS 204 |
| Text: | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (5th edition) by Robert V. Hogg and Allen T. Craig |
| Course Description: | Random variables; discrete and continuous probability distributions; joint, marginal, and conditional probability density functions and expectations; transformations of random variables; and limiting distributions. |
| Course Objective: | To introduce students to basic probability concepts and tools so that they can better understand Statistics in general and begin to solve real-world problems. |
| Homework: | Homework problems from the text book will be assigned during lectures. The instructor will select a subset of these problems to be handed in on every Thursday. |
| Exams: | There will be three exams during the semester. These tests are tentatively scheduled for October 5, November 16, and December 18. Make-up tests are allowed at the discretion of the instructor, but the score on the make-up shall not exceed the class median. Also, you will be allowed one 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper with anything you wish to put on it for each exam. |
| Final Exam: | The final exam is exam #3 and will be given on Monday, December 18 from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
| Make-up Policy: | Make-up homework and tests will be allowed at the discretion of the instructor provided the student provides the instructor with a legitimate excuse. However, the score on the make-up work shall not exceed the class median. |
| Grading Policy: | Homework - 25%, Exam #1 - 25%, Exam #2 - 25%, Exam #3 - 25% |
| Grading Scale: | The following scale is guaranteed.
A [90, 100], B [78, 90), C [65, 78), D [50, 65), F [ 0, 50) |
| Special Needs: | Any student with disabilities or other special needs, who needs special accommodations in this course, is invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructor as soon as possible. |
| Academic Honesty Statement: | All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with NDSU University Senate Policy, section 335: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/policy/335.htm. |
| Attendance: | Attendance is strongly recommended. Although not required, it is one of the factors that influence the final grade in "borderline" cases. Also, at times, the material presented in class may vary from that presented in the text. Thus, class attendance and class notes are very important. |
| Incompletes: | University and Departmental policy will be followed on incomplete grades. |