MATH-140H - Intro Statistics - Juliana Yankey

Introduction

Hello dear students,

My name is Juliana Yankey. I have been an adjunct instructor at College of Canyons (COC) for the past 6 years. I have taught Math 075, Math 140-Honor and regular Math 140 courses. I also have taught Math 083-Geometry, Math 060-Alebra and Math 58 and Math 90/Math 140-Intro Statistics. This Fall Semester, I am teaching Math-140-Honors and Math-140. I am excited to be your instructor in this face-to-face class. See you in class at Valencia campus on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 11:00 am. 

Course Description

Course Description

Examines statistical methods including exploratory data analysis, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, probability, and computer-based statistical software. Honors work includes expanded assignments involving critical analysis of peer-reviewed journals and primary scientific literature. UC credit limitation: ECON-291, MATH-140, MATH-140H, MATH-140X, PSYCH-104, and SOCI-137 combined, maximum credit one course.

Additional Information

HONORS CLASS. Enrollment in the course is limited to students who have been accepted into the COC Honors Program https://www.canyons.edu/academics/honors . In-person meetings for this class section depend on LA County Dept. of Health permission. If restrictions do not allow in-person class, this class section may be delivered OnlineLIVE via Zoom during required scheduled times. You will log onto Zoom through Canvas. Students will be notified via email if changes are required. Refund Deadline Date 09/01/24

What to Expect in this Course

What to expect in class: The students are expected to do weekly assignments, and discussions entry based on Article reading.

This course required a computer, internet, webcam and Canvas/Zoom during scheduled times.

For specific web browser and canvas information see you will need access to a computer that has these minimum specifications at https://guides.instructure.com/m/67952/l/720329-what-are-the-browser-and-computer-requirements-for-instructure-products.

Types of Assessments

Types of Assessments: All the exams must be taken inside the classroom at Valencia campus during the schedule times as specified in the syllabus, discussions boards posting will be posted on canvas under Discussions, Written Projects will be submitted in the classroom at Valencia campus on the specified due dates. Regular written assignments will be posted under the Assignments on canvas. You can submit your assignment responses in canvas under the Assignments. Or you can submit your assignment responses in class during the face-to-face class meeting.

Textbook Information

Textbook information: Textbook is free online OER Textbook: Statistics with Matt Teachout. Details in the Syllabus. The link to access the required Free OER Textbook can be found on the course Homepage. 

This class is a ZTC (zero-cost digital textbook) course, more information at https://www.canyons.edu/ztc.

Software: This course requires free computer-based Software: StatKey (required) and Statcato (recommended and optional). Details in the Syllabus.

Other Relevant Course Information

Attendance is required. Missing too many classes may result in bad grades or being dropped for excessive absences.

If you can’t make it to confer zoom meeting on August 20, 2024, which is the first day of class, email me before the first day of class to avoid being dropped from the course.

Participation during the canvas confer zoom meetings is encouraged.

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

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.

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Last updated: 08/15/2024 Sub#: 1807