HDCS 6300
Preliminary Syllabus

 

 Background

Textbooks

Assignment Overview

Grading

Weekly Assignment Details (sum 11)

Submitting Assignments/Contact Info

Last revision: 12.03.13June 06, 2011

Background

The course consists of 7 modules, each containing specific topic objectives, assigned reading, spreadsheet information and homework problems.

 

1.    Objectives: Specific objectives are described at the beginning of each module. You can use these objectives to guide your text reading and completion of the module activities.

2.    Course Readings and Problems: You will have readings assigned from your text and/or supplementary material plus assigned related problems (usually completed using Excel).

3.    Participation: Students are expected to come to class prepared and ready to engage in the course topic(s) assigned for the week.

Note: Class sessions will be directed on problem solving. You will get the most benefit from the class if you have done some of the readings in advance. (You are encouraged to submit questions re problems in advance of the class (via email) and we will be sure to include them.)

 

Textbooks

·         Text:  Statistics for Managers, 7th ed., by Levine, Stephan, Krehbiel and Berenson.  Publisher:  Prentice Hall Publishing

·         Required software:  Microsoft Excel.  Any version is fine. PH Stat is an XL add-in that comes with the text. PH Stat can be downloaded from the publisher and is helpful.

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Grading
Grades will be based on homework assignments, a team project and an examination. See the schedule for deadlines. Find syllabus details.

Homework Checks

20%

There are seven homework checks/quizzes. These will be completed using BBL. These checks are based on the readings and the practice problems as identified in the BBL Modules.

Spreadsheet Assignments

70%

Two spreadsheet assignments regarding course readings and assignments on BBL will be submitted through the BBL drop box.

Participation

10%

Students are expected to come to class prepared and ready to engage in the course topic(s) assigned for the week. A participation grade will be assessed by the instructor based on each student’s readiness and engagement in class activities.

General Overview of the Assignments
BBL has a weekly guide to your study. You should schedule time each week to complete the assignments.

1.

Read the Chapters that are referenced. Work through the examples. Be sure to consult BBL for specific requirements. The study guide can help direct your reading.

2.

Work the practice problems that are referenced for each Chapter. Check your solutions with those in the text or the ones that are posted.

3.

Review the notes that are posted. You might find some of the notes that are linked under Assignment Details to be helpful in solving problems - especially for using Excel.

4.

Ask questions. There are at least three ways to get help. 1) Send an e-mail message to me or other instructors at anytime. You will receive a prompt answer. 2) You are also welcome to come by the office. If you are on campus, feel free to stop by; if you are making a special trip to see me, I recommend that you contact me first. 3) Go to the lab and get help from the TA - Room 239 CAM. A TA will be available in the lab, and an on-line tutoring service should be available.

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Submitting Assignments 
Homework checks are completed using the quiz feature of Blackboard Learn. Spreadsheet assignments are submitted through the drop box.

Contact Information  
Feel free to come by my office if you are on campus. You should also use the Blackboard/Web CT e-mail feature.

Instructor:

Dr. Carole Goodson
Office:  231 CAM
Phone: 713-743-4046

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