MATH-140 - Math 140 / Math 090 - Introductory Statistics + Support for Statistics - Anahit Asadyan

Course:	Math 140 / Math 090 - Introductory Statistics + Support for Statistics
Professor:	Anahit Asadyan
Email:	anahit.asadyan@canyons.edu
Format:	OnlineLive
Course Length:	16 Week

Introduction

I'm Anahit Asadyan, your instructor for Introductory Statistics with Support.

Thank you for considering me to guide you on this 16-week journey and show you why learning statistics is critical for your everyday life.

In our class, you will develop invaluable skills to analyze data for decision making. My hope is that you will be able to apply these skills as you make important decisions for yourself and your loved ones.

For those who are quickly browsing through letters, here’s a brief summary:

You must register for both Math 090 and its paired Math 140 course. You are not able to register for just the Math 140 course (unless you choose my 100% online section)
We have weekly online Zoom meetings (required) because my hope is that you’ll take away more from this class by learning together rather than alone.
You'll need reliable access to a desktop or laptop computer with a microphone and stable internet service. It would also be very helpful to have either a webcam or smartphone with a camera. Relying only on a tablet and/or smartphone for this class will not work.
Yes, it's a lot of work. Yes, you need to write. Yes, you will give presentations to me and your classmates, but don't let this scare you away. The expectation is that we will help and support each other to succeed by the end of the semester.

Before our class officially begins, I will email registered students with updated information and more details about our course(s).

I am using the Canvas course together with MyStatLab management system for this course. Please visit the Canvas Student Support page, which provides instructions for logging in, finding your course, and confirming your email to receive Canvas notifications.

https://www.canyons.edu/academics/onlineeducation/studentsupport/canvasstudentguides.php

I recommend that you log in to Canvas to read the Syllabus and participate in the Check-in Discussion, which is in the Discussions area of the course. The course navigation menu includes links to the Syllabus, Discussions, and to the Modules.

Course Description

We will use Introductory Statistics Exploring The World Through Data by Robert Gould, Collen Ryan with MyStatLab access code.

E-book comes with the MyStatLab access and the hard copy of textbook is not required.

In this course, we will learn the process of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of inferring proportions and means in a whole from those in a representative sample. Please watch a short video that talks about the role that statistics plays in our daily life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUThHJ6E3rY&pbjreload=10

What to Expect in this Course

This course will be using Canvas course management system to support our teaching and learning goals starting on the first day of the class. If you are not active in the Canvas course in the first 4 days of the semester you will be dropped from the course. Please make sure that you are staying on top of all Canvas assignments as there will be no makeup assignments for any reason. Your participation in the class will be assessed through Discussions, Exams, and the Group Project. Your project is expected to be completed using statistical software StatCrunch. The access to this software is complementary with the purchase of the MyStatLab access code.

The electronic version of the textbook is sufficient and comes with MyStatLab access. The access code can be purchased directly from the website at

www.pearson.com/mylab. Please do not purchase the access code before our first class meeting.

I strongly suggest you take advantage of the two weeks free trial version that permits you to use the site free of charge. This allows you to see if this way of accessing textbook and completing your homework is suitable for you. Please review introductory flier on Canvas Module "MyStatLab Registration Intsructions".

Also, you're expected to regularly complete homework assignments on MyStatLab. For more information please see the course Syllabus, available on Canvas.

Types of Assessments

Here are the components that your grade consists of:

4 Tests (55%)
Comprehensive Final Exam (20%)
Homework (15%)
Project (10%)

Textbook Information

We will use Introductory Statistics Exploring The World Through Data by Robert Gould, Collen Ryan with MyStatLab access code.

E-book comes with the MyStatLab access and the hard copy of textbook is not required.

Other Relevant Course Information

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

College of the Canyons cares about your emotional and physical health. Learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including free counseling and mental health services available during this time by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center website or by calling them at: 661-362-3259.

The National Suicide Lifeline number is 1-800-273- 8255 (TALK). Please call it if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress - it could save someone's life.

You can also use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. It's free, available 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

Online Counseling

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 09/01/2022 Sub#: 443