STAT 470 Syllabus
for Fall 2006
• Instructor: Dr. Rama T.
Lingham
– Office: DuSable 366 B
– Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2:00pm to 2:50pm, or by
appointment
– Phone: 753-6773
– Email: rama@math.niu.edu
•
Textbook: Wackerly,
• Topic Outline:
|
Chapter |
Sections |
Topics |
|
|
|
A Short History of Probability |
|
2 |
4-5 |
Basic Probability |
|
2 |
6 |
Combinatorial Methods |
|
2 |
7-10 |
The Laws of Probability |
|
2 |
11 |
Introduction to Random Variables |
|
3 |
1-3 |
Definition, Distribution and Expectation of Discrete Random Variables |
|
3 |
4 |
Binomial Probability Distribution |
|
3 |
5 |
Geometric Probability
Distribution |
|
3 |
6 |
Negative Binomial Probability Distribution |
|
3 |
7 |
Hypergeometric Probability Distribution |
|
3 |
8 |
Poisson Probability Distribution |
|
3 |
9 |
Moments and Moment Generating Functions |
|
3 |
11 |
Tchebysheff’s Theorem |
|
4 |
1-3 |
Definition,Distribution and Expectation of Continuous Random Variables |
|
4 |
4 |
Uniform Probability Distribution |
|
4 |
5 |
Normal Probability Distribution |
|
4 |
6 |
Gamma Probability Distribution |
|
4 |
7 |
Beta Probability Distribution |
|
4 |
9 |
Expected Values |
|
5 |
1-3 |
Multivariate Probability Distribution |
|
5 |
4 |
|
|
5 |
5-8 |
Expectation and Covariance |
|
5 |
11 |
Conditional Expectation |
•
Grade Structure: There are a total of 500 possible points in this course
consisting of two in-term exams (125
points each), one final exam (200 points) and homework (50 points total).
• General Course Regulations:
1.
Homework will be assigned daily and will be due the Wednesday of the week following when it was assigned. It is the responsibility of the student to keep
track of which assignments are due
each Wednesday. No late assignments will be accepted for any reason.
2.
Assignments are to be neat and presented logically on loose-leaf paper. If more
than one sheet of paper is used, the
assignment must be stapled together. Please do not ask faculty for use of a stapler. Spiral paper is unacceptable.
You are to show all your work. If your assignments
are messy, disorganized or do not follow the previously stated instructions, you
will not receive credit for that assignment.
3.
Please note that because of the quick pace of this course it is unlikely that
all of your homework will be graded and
returned to you before the exams. You may want to make copies of your homework before turning it in.
4.
All exams are given in the usual classroom. The first Exam is tentatively
scheduled for Friday, October 6, 2006
during regular class time. The second Exam is tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 3, 2006 during regular
class time. The Final Exam is on Wednesday, December
13, 2006 from 12:00 to 1:50pm.
STAT 470 Syllabus for Fall
2006
5.
All exams are closed book. You may use a hand-held calculator (see restrictions
below) at exams. Sharing of calculators
is prohibited. When the instructor calls ”Time”, all exams and exam materials must be turned in within the
next minute; otherwise you will get a 0 on the
exam.
6.
The total possible points for all of the homework during the semester will be
50 points. The points will be computed
by first computing your average homework grade for the semester as a
percentage. You will then receive that percentage of the 50 points.
7.
With a total of 500 points possible, the cutpoints
for letter grades A, B, C, and D will be 450,
400, 350, and 300 points respectively. There will not be a curve.
8.
Please note that a grade of incomplete (I) will only be considered for students
who are passing the course, but
cannot complete the course due to health or family reasons. A grade of incomplete will not be assigned to
anyone who is not passing the course at the time of the request.
9.
Make-up exams will not be given. If there is a serious medical problem which
prevents you from taking an exam
or if there is a death in the immediate family, contact me as soon as possible. In such a case where missing an
exam is warranted, your final exam will be worth 325 points instead of the usual 200. The remaining aspects of your
grade will be computed as outlined
above.
10.
There is no extra credit given in this course. Don’t even ask!
11.
Please note that mistakes in your grades on homework, and/or exams may occur.
You have one week from the time the paper
was handed back to notify me of the mistake. If you wait longer than the one week, no change will
be made to the grade.
12.
Due to privacy concerns, I will not discuss grades using email or the
telephone. You must meet with me in
person to discuss your grades.
13.
Attendance: There is no mandatory attendance requirement for this class. Please
note, however, that if you
frequently miss class the instructor reserves the right to deny office hour privileges to you. Further, it is
your responsibility to be sure that your work is turned in and that you get the notes and announcements, if any,
from a student in the class. My
notes will not be available to students.
14.
All university regulations regarding academic misconduct will be followed in
this class. Evidence of academic
misconduct will be forwarded to the
15.
This university abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which
stipulates that no student shall be
denied the benefits of an education solely by reason of handicap. If you have a disability that may have
some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please see me and the staff at
the Center for Access- Ability
Resources (CAAR) located at the Health Services Building as soon as possible so
that accommodations may be arranged.
16.
The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus at any time. Changes
will be announced in lecture