KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CERRO COSO COLLEGE

MATH C121 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

  1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:
    MATH C121
  2. COURSE TITLE:
    Elementary Probability and Statistics
  3. SHORT BANWEB TITLE:
    Elem Prob/Stats
  4. COURSE AUTHOR:
    Bernsten, Dean
  5. COURSE SEATS:
    -
  6. COURSE TERMS:
    50 = Summer; 70 = Fall; 30 = Spring
  7. CROSS-LISTED COURSES:
  8. PROPOSAL TYPE:
    CC Course Revision
  9. START TERM:
    30 = Spring, 2012
  10. C-ID:
  11. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    This course covers data analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics. Graphs and computations include measures of central tendency and dispersion, correlation and regression, and presentation of data on a histogram, scatter plot, box plot, and the normal curve. Probability concepts include those for discrete and continuous random variables. Sampling and hypothesis testing are covered for means and variances.
  12. GRADING METHOD

    Default:
    S = Standard Letter Grade
    Optional:
    A = Audit;P = Pass/No Pass
  13. TOTAL UNITS:
    4
  14. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

    Method
    Min Units
    Min Hours
    Lecture
    4
    72
    Lab
    0
    0
    Activity
    0
    0
    Open Entry/Open Exit
    0
    0
    Volunteer Work Experience
    0
    0
    Paid Work Experience
    0
    0
    Non Standard
    0
    0
    Non-Standard Hours Justification:
  15. REPEATABILITY

    Type:
    Non-Repeatable Credit
  16. MATERIALS FEE:
    No
  17. CREDIT BY EXAM:
    No
  18. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:
    UC Transfer;Associate Degree Applicable (AA/AS);Certificate of Achievement (COA);CSU Transfer;Career Technical Education (CTE)
  19. STAND-ALONE:
    No
  20. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

    Required:
    Business Administration (AA Degree Program)
    Business Administration AA (AA Degree Program)
    Elective:
    Computer Information Systems (AS Degree Program)
    Computer Information Systems AS (AS Degree Program)
    Computer Information Systems Associate of Science Degree (AS Degree Program)
    Computer Information Systems Associate of Science Degree (AS Degree Program)
    Computer Information Systems Cert (Certificate)
    Computer Information Systems- (Certificate of Achievement)
    General Education ()
    Liberal Arts: Mathematics & Science (AA Degree Program)
    Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences (AA Degree Program)
    Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences AA (AA Degree Program)
    Mathematics AA (AA Degree Program)
  21. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

    Local:
    CC GE Area IV: Language and Rationality = Analytical Thinking;
    IGETC:
    IGETC Area 2: Math Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning = 2A: Mathematic;
    CSU:
    CSU GE Area B: Physical and its Life Forms(mark all that apply) = B4 - Mathematics/Quantitative Thinking;
    UC Transfer Course:
    CSU Transfer Course:
  22. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to

    1. Identify the uses and limitations of statistical methods.
    2. Recognize and describe different areas of probability and statistics.
    3. Follow and evaluate a statistical line of reasoning.
    4. Choose and apply appropriate statistical techniques to real world data problems.
  23. REQUISITES

    Prerequisite:

    MATH C055
  24. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    Lecture:

    The Mathematics Department has adopted the following best practices for teaching this course:  offering or awarding extra-credit is forbidden, the allowance of multiple attempts at exams is forbidden, and an approved on-site proctor for online course exams is required.

    A.    Introduction

    B.    Organizing Data

    1.     Grouping

    2.     Graphing

    C.    Descriptive Measures

    1.     Measures of central tendency.

    2.     Measures of dispersion.

    3.     Population vs. sample statistics.

                    D.    Probability

                            1.     Relative frequency.

                            2.     Conditional probability.

                            3.     Independence.

                            4.     Graphical and computational approaches.

    A.      Discrete Random Variables

    1.       Distinguishing between discrete and continuous random variables.

    2.       Binomial coefficients and distribution.

    B.      Normal Distribution

    1.       Standard normal curve.

    2.       Normally distributed populations.

    3.       Normally distributed random variables.

    C.      Sampling Distribution of the Mean

                    H.    Estimating Means and Proportions

                            1.     Estimating population means.

                            2.     Confidence intervals.

                            3.     Determining sample size.

                            4.     Estimating population proportions.

    I.     Hypothesis Testing: Means and Proportions

    1.     Null and Alternative hypotheses.

    2.     Z-test.

    3.     T-test.

    4.     Tests for population proportions.

    J.        Hypothesis Testing: Two Populations

    1.       Two population means.

    2.       Two population proportions.

    K.      Descriptive Methods in Linear Regression

    1.     Review of linear equations.

    2.     The regression equation.

    3.     Coefficient of determination.

    4.     Linear correlation.

    5.     Regression.

                    L.    Analysis of Variance

                            1.     Introduction of Fisher’s F-distribution.

                            2.     One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).

                            3.     Two-way analysis of variance.

                            4.     Discussion of two-factor problems.

  25. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to

    1. Discussion;
    2. Lecture;
    3. Other Methods: A. Textbook readings B. Lectures C. Online course management system D. Discussions
  26. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Out of class assignments may include but are not limited to

    A. Daily homework assignments Example: Students work mathematics problems assigned from the text and from hand-outs to reinforce concepts and skills discussed in lecture. B. Online Course Management System Example: Assignments on Course Compass
  27. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to

    A. Daily in-class assignments
    Example: Students work mathematics problems assigned from the text and from hand-outs to reinforce concepts and skills discussed in lecture.
    B. Weekly Quizzes
    Weekly quizzes over the previous week’s lecture material, homework, and in-class assignments assess the student’s understanding.
    C. Chapter Exams
    Chapter exams over the previous chapter’s lecture material, homework, and in-class assignments assess the student’s understanding.
  28. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may include but are not limited to

    Textbooks
    Triola, M.. (2010) Elementary Statistics , 11th , Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
    Manuals
    Periodicals
    Software
    Other
  29. METHOD OF DELIVERY:
    Online with some required face-to-face meetings (“Hybrid”);iTV – Interactive video = Face to face course with significant required activities in a distance modality ;Online course with on ground testing;Face to face;
  30. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Chemistry (Masters Required);Engineering (Masters Required);Mathematics (Masters Required);Physics/Astronomy (Masters Required);
  31. APPROVALS:

    Origination Date
    10/28/2011
    Last Outline Revision
    02/24/2012
    Curriculum Committee Approval
    02/24/2012
    Board of Trustees
    05/03/2012
    State Approval
    UC Approval
    50 = Summer 2000
    UC Approval Status
    Approved
    CSU Approval
    50 = Summer 2000
    CSU Approval Status
    Approved
    IGETC Approval
    50 = Summer 2000
    IGETC Approval Status
    Approved
    CSU GE Approval
    50 = Summer 2000
    CSU GE Approval Status
    Approved