LSP 121 Quantitative Reasoning and Technological Literacy II
Summary
In this course, students will continue the study of issues in the sciences, social sciences, and management in which quantitative data plays a significant role. This second course in QRTL however, will emphasize more the role of computer technology. Extensive use will be made of computer tools such as Access, SPSS, programming environments, Word, and Excel.
Texts
There is no textbook for the class, all written material will be provided. Students will be required to have a flash drive onto which they can save their work.
Grading
Final Exam (25%)
Midterm Exam (25%)
Homework Assignments (20%)
In-class Activities (20%)
Attendance/Participation (10%)
Prerequisites
LSP 120.
If you feel you already know the materials presented in this course, there is a placement exam you may take. You must take this exam within the first week of classes to waive the course this quarter. If you pass this exam, you will be waived from taking this course. Consult the qrc.depaul.edu website for more details.
Exams
In-class midterm examination will be given during class. There are no makeup exams in this course; you must be present on the assigned midterm exam date.
The final exam must be taken in order to receive a grade in the course. There are no make up exams in this class; you must be present on your assigned final exam date to take the final without exception.
Homework Policy
Most weeks there will be an assignment to be done outside of class. Their purpose is to give you individual out of class practice on the skills we are learning and to explore some ideas more thoughtfully and deeply. The assignments are posted on the D2L course page.
- Homework assignments must be done individually.
- Homework assignments must be turned in on time to receive full credit.
- Late work will be accepted no later than two days after the due date and is subject to a 20% deduction for each day it is late.
- The lowest homework grade will be dropped.
NOTE: Homework Assignments must all be submitted via D2L. I do not accept hard copies of homework assignments. Upon submitting your file, you will receive a confirmation email indicating the file has been uploaded properly. If you do not receive this email, your assignment
has not been submitted. Please verify that you do receive an email after each submission as not to incur late submission penalties.
Each student submits his/her homework individually.
Assignment grades along with detailed comments will be posted to D2L.
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course
content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The
evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely
separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation.
Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you
have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.
All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.
All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.
Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that
you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296