Bronx Community College of the
City University of New York
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Probability and Statistics (MTH 23)
Instructor: Dr. Quanlei Fang
Email: Quanlei.Fang@bcc.cuny.edu (preferred way of contact)
Office hours: Mon 8pm-9pm (online): Zoom link Tu: 11am-12 noon (CP 301) or by appointment
Course Website: http://fsw01.bcc.cuny.edu/quanlei.fang/public_html/Teaching/MTH23/MTH23Spr25.html
Course Description: This course is primarily for students who may need a working knowledge of statistics. Topics selected from the fundamentals of modern statistical methods, probability and sampling, descriptive and inferential statistics, the normal distribution, central limit theorem.
Course Goals: Become familiar with the basic concepts and techniques of data analysis and interpretation. Understand basic probability and statistics, as well as appreciating the fundamentals of statistical concepts and methods including random variables, probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.
Prerequisite: Math Proficiency Index of at least 60
Text: Understanding Basic Statistics, by Brase & Brase,8th ed.,(ISBN-13: 9781337558075, ISBN-10: 1337558079, Cengage Learning (an earlier edition is fine) Calculator: scientific calculator (suggested: TI-36X Pro)
Supplementary notes by Prof. Rony Gouraige : https://fsw01.bcc.cuny.edu/mathdepartment/Courses/Math/MTH23/Notes%20on%20Elementary%20Probability%20and%20Statistics.pdf
Supplementary Text by OpenStax : Open Stax- Introductory Statistics
Course Grade: Your course grade will be based on the following evaluations:
COURSE EVALUATIONS AND WEIGHTS
Midterm: 20%
Final Exam: 35%
Quizzes: 20%
Homework (See below): 25%
TOTAL 100%
Grading Scale:
A+ 97%
A 93%
A- 90%
B+ 87%
B 83%
B- 80%
C+ 77%
C 74%
C- 70%
D+ 67%
D 60%
Attendance policy: Please try not to miss any class meetings.
Homework: We will use online system WeBWork for homework MTH23 . Your username and initial password for the students is your first name with last name -- "firstnamelastname" (no dots, no spaces).All letters are in lower case.
Quizzes: We will have weekly quizzes (in class or take-home) on WebWork.
Midterm: There will be one midterm exam. In general, the exam cannot be made up except that you have a justified absence during a test (A doctor’s note is needed to justify illness)
Final Exam: The date/time will be announced later in the semester.
Academic Integrity:
· You are encouraged to seek help from any available resource on homework or other assigned work, but each individual (or group, when applicable) must do an individual write-up.
· Copying another group or individual's work is strictly prohibited.
· Academic dishonesty (such as plagiarism and cheating) is prohibited at Bronx Community College and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, dismissal and expulsion. For additional information and the full policy on Academic Integrity, please consult the BCC College Catalog.
Accommodations/Disabilities: BCC respects and welcomes students of all backgrounds and abilities. In the event you encounter any barrier(s) to full participation in this course due to the impact of a disability, please contact DisAbility Services as soon as possible this semester. A Disability Services specialist will work with you to review the barriers you are experiencing and explain the eligibility process for establishing academic accommodations for this course. You can reach DisAbility Services by email at disabilityservices@bcc.cuny.edu or by phone at (718) 289-5874.
Camera use guidance: Students are expected to be on camera for synchronous online sessions at the instructor’s request. See the general CUNY guidance Here
If you need help: You are encouraged to ask questions during my office hours through zoom or email me your questions. Moreover, extra help (tutoring) from the math tutoring center will be available online during the semester.
Learning Commons: http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/academics/learning-commons/