From 57cb59aa92e5e1aa1bbf9ca29fbb3c62cedaee93 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: andyeisenberg Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:50:03 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Syllabus --- source/main.ptx | 26 --- source/syllabus/syllabus.ptx | 442 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---- 2 files changed, 403 insertions(+), 65 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/main.ptx b/source/main.ptx index cc2d43b..71d4b9f 100644 --- a/source/main.ptx +++ b/source/main.ptx @@ -19,32 +19,6 @@ - - - Course Notes - - -

- The following notes are intended to remind you what we covered each week. - They are not a substitute for attending class and not a substitute for reading the textbook. -

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- This is the syllabus for Introduction to Probability and Statistics for the Life Sciences (MATH 1044) for Spring 2026. - It is a 4 credit course. -

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  • - Instructor + Day and Time

    - Andy Eisenberg, andy.eisenberg@temple.edu. + Lectures: TR 11:40 am - 1:20 pm Gladfelter L024 +

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    + Section 1: M 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm Wachman 9 +

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    + Section 3: F 11:00 am - 11:50 am Wachman 408 +

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    + Section 4: F 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm Wachman 408

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  • - Lecture + Course Goals

    - TR 11:40 am - 1:20 pm, Gladfelter L024 + To help prepare students learn basic concepts, techniques, and applications of ordinary differential equations.

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    - Sec 3: F 11:00 am - 11:50 am, Wachman 408 -

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    - Sec 4: F 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm, Wachman 408 -

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    - course description from catalog + Probability theory and descriptive statistics, probability models, introduction to inferential statistics.

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    - list of prerequisites + MATH 1041 (C), MATH 1038 (C), MATH 1941 (C), MATH 1951 (C), MATH 2043 to 3080 (C-), MA06 Y.

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    - textbook name - by textbook author. + In-person +

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    + Course notes are available at...(TODO) +

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    + You will need a scientific calculator (NOT a graphing calculator and NOT a calculator app on your phone/watch). + Any calculator capable of symbolic differentiation/integration or performing statistical tests is NOT allowed. + Scientific calculators (such as the TI-30XIIS) typically cost around $10. +

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    + You will need a device (phone or tablet) to take pictures of your quizzes/tests and upload your work. +

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    + There will be homework assignments posted on Canvas approximately weekly. + There are more practice problems available in the course notes. + Doing homework problems is the primary way that you will learn and internalize the material seen in class. + Plan to spend a substantial amount of time throughout the semester doing homework problems. +

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    + There will be in-class quizzes every other week (on Jan 20, Feb 3, Mar 10, Mar 24, and Apr 21). + Quizzes give you some practice in a test-like environment without the same grade pressure as a test. + The quizzes should be a signal to you about whether you're keeping up with the pace of the course. +

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    + This course will have two midterm exams and a Final Exam. + Exams are the main opportunity for you to demonstrate your understanding of course material. +

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    + Tuesday, February 17 (in class) +

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    + Tuesday, April 7 (in class) +

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    + Tuesday, May 5, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm +

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    + There are no quiz or exam makeups. + The lowest quiz will be dropped and replaced with the recitation score.

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    + The grade components and their weights are:

    + + + + Component + Weight + + + + Homework + 5% + + + + Quizzes + 15% + + + + Exam 1 + 24% + + + + Exam 2 + 24% + + + + Final Exam + 32% + + + +

    + The lower cutoff for each letter grade is given in the table below. +

    + + + + + Letter Grade + Lower Cutoff + + + + A + 93% + + + + A- + 90% + + + + B+ + 87% + + + + B + 83% + + + + B- + 80% + + + + C+ + 77% + + + + C + 73% + + + + C- + 70% + + + + D+ + 65% + + + + D + 55% + + + + F + 0% + + + + + + Attendance Policy + +

    + Attendance is expected and will be recorded. + If you need to miss a class for some reason, it is your responsibility to get notes from another student for any material you've missed, and to arrange to turn in/make up any in-class or collected work. +

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    + To achieve course learning goals, students must attend and participate in classes, according to the course requirements. + However, if you have tested positive for or are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, you should not come to campus or attend in-person classes or activities. + It is the student’s responsibility to contact me to create a plan for participation and engagement in the course as soon as you are able to do so, and to make a plan to complete all assignments in a timely fashion. +

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    + It is important to foster a respectful and productive learning environment that includes all students in our diverse community of learners. + Our differences, some of which are outlined in the University's nondiscrimination statement, will add richness to this learning experience. + Therefore, all opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse. +

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    + Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) in Howard Gittis Student Center South, Rm 420 (drs@temple.edu; 215-204-1280) to request accommodations and learn more about the resources available to you. + If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact me as soon as practical. + I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. + All discussions related to your accommodations will be confidential. +

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    + Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. + The University has adopted a policy on Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy # 03.70.02) which can be accessed here. +

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    + Students will be charged for a course unless dropped by the Drop/Add deadline date. + Check the University calendar for exact dates. +

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    + During the Drop/Add period, students may drop a course with no record of the class appearing on their transcript. + Students are not financially responsible for any courses dropped during this period. + In the following weeks prior to or on the withdrawal date students may withdraw from a course with the grade of "W" appearing on their transcript. + After the withdrawal date students may not withdraw from courses. + Check the University calendar for exact dates. + See the full policy by clicking here. +

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    + The use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, etc.) is not permitted in this class unless specifically announced for a particular assignment; therefore, any use of AI tools for work in this class may be considered a violation of Temple University's Academic Honesty policy and Student Conduct Code, since the work is not your own. + The use of unauthorized AI tools will result in a grade of zero on the assignment; a second offense will be reported to the Student Conduct Board. +

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    + The grade "I" (an "incomplete") is only given if students cannot complete the course work due to circumstances beyond their control. + It is necessary for the student to have completed the majority of the course work with a passing average and to sign an incomplete contract which clearly states what is left for the student to do and the deadline by which the work must be completed. + The incomplete contract must also include a default grade that will be used in case the "I" grade is not resolved by the agreed deadline. + See the full policy by clicking here. +

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    + If you are experiencing food insecurity or financial struggles, Temple provides resources and support. + Notably, the Temple University Cherry Pantry and the Temple University Emergency Student Aid Program are in operation as well as a variety of resources from the Division of Student Affairs. +

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