ClassInfo

LSP 121 Quantitative Reasoning and Technological Literacy II

Eric Schwabe

Office: CDM 739
Summer I 2016-2017
Class number: 41834
Section number: 201
MW 1:00PM - 4:15PM
LEVAN 00306 Lincoln Park Campus
Course homepage: http://d2l.depaul.edu/

Summary

This course provides more advanced mathematical and computational methods in the analysis and interpretation of quantitative information. Topics include databases, descriptive statistics, measures of association and their interpretation, elementary probability theory, and an introduction to algorithms and computer programming. The course is taught in a hands-on laboratory environment where students are introduced to advanced computer tools for data analysis, including databases and a professional statistical software package.



Texts

None


Grading

Course grades will be computed as follows:

15% homework assignments
30% in-class activities
55% three in-class exams (given Wednesday June 21st, Wednesday July 5th, and Wednesday July 12th)

Homework assignments: Homework assignments will be posted on the course web site and announced in class. Assignments must be submitted electronically through the course web site; it is your responsibility to verify that your submitted files are readable and submitted in the correct locations. No credit will be given for submissions that cannot be downloaded or read. Grades and comments will be returned through the course web site. No late or emailed assignments will be accepted, but I will drop your lowest homework score in the computation of your course grade. Homework assignments must be completed individually.

In-class activities: We will have numerous in-class activities that will contribute to your course grade, so class attendance is expected -- I will record attendance at each class meeting. I may also ask you to submit the results of in-class activities through the course web site. If you miss a class meeting or do not complete an in-class activity during class time, you have until the end of the following class meeting to complete it.

Exams: Make-up exams will not be given -- everyone must take the in-class exams at the scheduled times. In case of medical or family emergency, you must contact me by phone or email before the exam with documentation of the emergency.


Prerequisites

LSP 120 or a passing score on the LSP 120 Proficiency Exam. As an alternative to taking LSP 121, this requirement can be met by passing a separate LSP 121 Proficiency Exam (see qrc.depaul.edu), which must be taken during the first week of the quarter. A student whose major requires calculus is exempt from this requirement.


Other

Regarding Email Communication: Please begin the subject line of any email to me with "LSP 121", so that I can easily identify your messages. I will reply to email messages within one business day after the day I receive them; therefore questions that are only received by me on an assignment's due date (or late the night before) are not guaranteed replies before the assignment is due (though I will do my best to reply quickly). Please do not use the comment field of the assignment submission system to send me questions.

Policy on Electronic Devices in the Classroom: Please turn off and put away all electronic devices not used for class work during class. This includes phones, pagers, and any other devices that may distract you or your fellow students. Laptops, tablets, lab computers et cetera, that are used for course-related activities are allowed, of course; however, as a courtesy to me and your fellow students, please refrain from emailing, instant messaging, game playing, web browsing, and other activities not related to class work during class.

Regarding Academic Integrity: You are expected to be familiar with and to adhere to DePaul's Academic Integrity Policy, which is available on-line at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/. Violations of the Academic Integrity Policy will be dealt with decisively; penalties may range up to an automatic F in the course and possible expulsion.

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: Turning in another person's work as your own (including hiring someone else to complete an assignment for you); Starting with another person's work and modifying it to turn in as your own; Cutting and pasting, or otherwise copying, sections of another person's work into your assignment; Allowing another person (such as a tutor) to write any part of your assignment; and so on. (Obviously, any examples that I post qualify as "another person's work".) Supplying such assistance to another student or working closely enough with another student that identical solutions are reached and submitted are also considered violations of the policy. In general, you may feel free to discuss the assignments with other students at a general level. However, when it comes to actually completing your assignments, you must work independently. Your assignments must be entirely your own individual work. If you have any questions or doubts about what plagiarism entails, you should consult me.


School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

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.

Online Course Evaluations

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.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

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.

Academic Policies

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 with Disabilities

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