Fall 2023, Section 001

3.00 Credits

Schedule Number 20920

Instructors: Bulathsinhala, Priyangi

Important Dates

  • First Day of Class:
  • End of Class:

Sample Course Syllabus

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Remarks

The required textbook is offered in two formats: hardback/VitalSource digital  (ISBN 9781305269477) or paperback (ISBN 9780357670620)
Students should purchase only one of the available options.

This course may require you to take exams using certain proctoring software that uses your computer's webcam or other technology to monitor and/or record your activity during exams.  The proctoring software may be listening to you, monitoring your computer screen, viewing you and your surroundings, recording and storing any and all activity (including visual and audio recordings) during the proctoring process.  By enrolling in this course, you consent to the use of the proctoring software selected by your instructor, including but not limited to any audio and/or visual monitoring which may be recorded. You will need to use an approved browser and one of the compatible operating systems which are listed in Honorlock's Minimum Requirements table. Please contact your instructor with any questions. 

Students are strongly recommended to have access to a PC in order to use the required software. A graphing calculator is recommended for this course, especially for students enrolled or considering the MAS program.  Otherwise, a basic calculator that includes factorials and combinations will suffice. Please note that for the final exam using a calculator on a device with internet capabilities (e.g. cell phone) will NOT be permitted.

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Materials

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Required Materials

  • Edition: 7th
  • Author: Ott, R. Lyman / Longnecker, Micheal T.
  • ISBN: 9781305269477
  • Publisher: Cengage
  • Source: BNC
  • Edition: 7th
  • Author: Ott, Lyman R.
  • ISBN: 9780357670620
  • Publisher: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
  • Source: BNC
  • Please see Remarks section for additional information about materials.

Technical Requirements

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This is the minimum technology needed to access the internet and Canvas course materials. Students should review this page for any additional hardware and software requirements for their academic program.

A graphing calculator is recommended for this course, especially for students enrolled or considering the MAS program. Otherwise, a basic calculator that includes factorials and combinations will suffice. Please note that for the final exam using a calculator on a device with internet capabilities (e.g. cell phone) will NOT be permitted.

Software Requirements

Requires: Students will need Minitab software. For specific ordering instructions, please see the Department of Statistics software page at https://science.psu.edu/stat/education/statistical-software-packages. Students are strongly encouraged to order and install required statistical software prior to the beginning of classes. You will need to use an approved browser and one of the compatible operating systems which are listed in Honorlock's Minimum Requirement table (https://honorlock.com/support/).

Note

The above information is subject to change at any time by the Pennsylvania State University