Mathematics MAT 112 : Basic Statistics
Spring 2007
MWF 8:30 a.m. - 9:20 a.m., Gordon 272
MWF 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m., Gordon 272
Instructor: Dr. Brad Emmons
Office: DePerno Hall 121
Telephone: 792-3413
Office Hours: Monday 2:00 - 3:00, Tuesday 1:00 - 2:00, Thursday 1:00 - 2:00, or by appointment
Email: bemmons@utica.edu
Homepage: http://www.utica.edu/faculty staff/bemmons
Course Materials
Introductory Statistics, Sixth Edition, Prem S. Mann (required)
A four-function calculator
Introduction
Statistics is the branch of mathematics devoted to the study of collecting, organizing and interpreting
data. We will be studying both descriptive and inferential statistics throughout the course. We will find
out how to organize data in a meaningful way, and how to make decisions based on data.
Exams
There will be two in-class exams as well as a final cumulative exam. The exams will test your ability
to work through some of the computations, as well as your ability to apply the techniques to certain
applications. The first exam is scheduled for Friday, February 16, the second exam is scheduled for
Friday, March 30, and the final exam will be held on Tuesday May 8 from 9:00 to 11:30 for section A,
and on Saturday, May 5 from 1:00 to 3:30 for section B. All exams will count for 20 percent of your final
grade. There will be NO make-ups for missed exams. Please look over your schedule as soon as possible.
If you see a potential conflict, inform me immediately.
Homework
The best way to learn Mathematics is to solve problems. Homework will be assigned at the end of
each class period and collected the following class period. I will choose 4 or 5 problems to grade in each
assignment. To earn full credit for a problem, a complete solution to the problem must be submitted.
Just writing down the answer will not earn full credit. In addition to points for each graded problem,
5 points on each assignment will count for completeness and neatness of the graded assignment. Late
assignments will not be graded, but they will be eligible for the 5 completion points. If you are not in
class the day an assignment is collected, you may turn in your assignment into my office later that day.
However, your assignment will be considered late. The homework is designed to help you identify where
you might have difficulties. If you encounter any trouble with an assignment or a concept, seek help!
The homework will count for 20% of your final grade.
Quizzes
Every other Friday, starting with January 26th, we will have an in-class quiz. There will be a total
of 6 quizzes throughout the semester. You should treat the quizzes as mini-exams, covering material
from approximately 6 days worth of course work. The quizzes will consists of 4 or 5 problems similar
to problems from your graded homework, and they are to make sure that you are keeping up with the
concepts presented in class, and to identify where you are having problems before you take the exams.
The quizzes will count for 20% of your final grade.
Attendance
Attendance in MAT 112 is extremely important. Although there is no official attendance policy, note
that if you are not in class on a particular day, your homework will not be graded for a score. I will also
require that you be in class at 8:30 am (or 9:30 for section B) and no later. If you are late to class, you
may stay to enjoy the wonderful learning experience. However, your homework assignment for the day
will be considered late.
Grading
Your grade in this course will be based on three main factors: homework, quizzes and exams. The
homework will be worth 20% of your final grade, the quizzes 20%, and the exams 60%. In addition
