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 Statistics and Data Analysis

& PCC: CAS 170 - Excel

Instructor: Doug Mella, dmella@pps.net

Phone: 503-916-5160 X81422 Room: C-29

Text Book: Intro Stats second edition by De Veaux, Velleman, & Bock ISBN 0-321-28671-5

There is a class set available in the classroom and online access through the website, but if students what access to the book outside of class the book must be purchased.  Used books can be found online, costing between $1 - $0.01.  

 

Class Website: The class website is used extensively.  The website provides detailed information on assignments, links to relevant videos and articles, and links to help and practice problems for every concept covered in this course.  This site is also used to turn in assignments and communicate directly with the instructor. 

Parent Link: 

Student Link: https://lms.pps.net/ 

Supplies: If there is a problem getting any of these supplies please speak with me and I can help.

  • Spiral Notebook with 2 sections or a binder with two sections: homework and notes
  • 1 pack of dry erase markers
  • 1 pack of triple A batteries

We have a classroom set of the textbook but if you want to have your own copy for use at home you will need to purchase one.  You can find used copies between one to five dollars on line. 

Grading: Grading will be based on a percentage of the following items.

Category

Percentages

Labs 

15%

Homework

5%

Tests and Projects

50%

Quizzes

30%

Semester grades are continuous over the two quarters and start over at the beginning of 2nd semester.  Quarter grades are not averaged. 

 

Help outside of Class: Flex time (B Days in lab C8) & After School (just need to request ahead of time to arrange a meeting location)

 

Make Up Work: When there is an unexpected excused absence for a test or project, students have one week to it make up.  Students must make up the exam or assignment outside of class time.  It is the student's responsibility to arrange the time for a make-up exam.  If you know you are going to be absent ahead of time please get the work and/or take the test ahead of time.

Late work is not accepted unless a student sends an email by the due date and asks for an extension.   They then will have two weeks to turn in the assignment.  There are no extensions granted once the due date has passed.  This counts for homework and Excel Labs.    

 

Exam & Quiz Retakes

Exams and quiz retakes will be given during flex time up till two weeks before the end of the grading period.  Students may retake exams if they meet the following criteria:

  1. Come to flex time or after school and go over exam you want to retake
  2. Test corrections from the first test are completed.
  3. It is within the 3 week deadline

The score on the retake will stand as the official grade even if it is lower than the original grade.  The retake period officially ends two weeks before the end of each semester.

 

Communication

The best way to communicate with me outside of class time is by email, dmella@pps.net, or a message through canvas, or Remind.

 

Academic Integrity

Any form of academic dishonesty, is grounds for disciplinary action.  See Student Responsibilities, Rights and Discipline Handbook for details.

 

Electronic Devices

Electronic Devices of any type may not be used in my classroom.  During a test or a quiz electronics will be given to the teacher until the test/quiz is completed.

 

DUAL CREDIT CURRICULUM - BEGINNING EXCEL

Dual Credit Information

Registration Link: http://www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dual-credit/dual-credit-registration.html

Admission Link: http://www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dual-credit/apply.html

Drop and Withdrawal Information: http://www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dual-credit/dropping.html

Course Outcomes

See: http://www.pcc.edu/ccog/default.cfm?fa=ccog&subject=CAS&course=170

 

Grading Guidelines: Please use the following: For specific information related to PCC grading guidelines, please refer to the PCC Dual Credit Student Handbook accessible through your high school instructor and located at http://www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dual-credit/documents/student-handbook.pdf

 

Flexibility Statement

The instructor reserves the right to modify course content and/or substitute assignments and learning activities in response to institutional, weather or class situations.

 

Course Summary:

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