Classroom: Swart 3 Text: Probability and Statistics, 6^th edition, by Devore

Grading: Final grades are based on 300 points:

Homework: I have the homework assignments on the back of this syllabus. Each chapter's homework is worth 10 points. While only these problems will be collected for grading, I suggest you work on other problems from the text and that you work together in small groups on the materials for this class. I still need you each to write up your own solutions to the homework. To aid in your study groups, I will be distributing a class roll.

Presentations: Each chapter you will work in groups or 4 or 5 and give a 10 minute presentation. I will let you know the the topics and grading crieteria as the time approaches.

Office Hours: Office hours are times when I will be in my office to help you. There are many other times when I am in my office. If I am in and not busy, I will be happy to help. My office hours for Spring 2005 semester are 10:20 to 11:00, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 2:00 to 2:50 Tuesday, or by appointment.

Philosophy: I strongly believe that you, the student, are the only person who can make yourself learn. Therefore, whenever it is appropriate, I expect you to "discover" the mathematics we will be exploring. I do not feel that "lecturing" to you will teach you how to do mathematics. I hope to be your "guide" while we learn some mathematics, but you will need to do the learning. The textbook we will be using for this class will require you to actually read it to master the material.

My idea of teaching / learning is not "Teaching is telling and learning is listening". I believe that you must be active in the learning process to learn well. My job as a teacher, therefore, is not to "tell" you the answers to the problems we will encounter; rather it is to point you in a direction that will allow you to see the solutions yourselves. To accomplish that goal, I will work to find different interactive activities for us to work on. Your job is to use me, to use your text, to use your friends, and any other resources. Keep in mind that the goal is to learn mathematics, not to pass the exams. (Incidentally, if you have truly learned the material, the test results will take care of themselves.)

Homework Assignments

Chapter 1

64, 70, 72, 78, 80

Chapter 2

90, 92, 98, 106, 108

Chapter 3

90, 94, 96, 102, 108

Chapter 4

94, 96, 98, 100, 106

Chapter 5

78, 80, 84, 86

Chapter 7 (Homework 6)

48, 50, 52a, 54, 56

Chapter 8 (Homework 7)

64, 66, 68, 70, 74