Introductory Statistics, MATH 1231
Hybrid Section (partially online)
Spring Semester, 2012
Instructor: Dr. Catherine Matos
This is a hybrid
course, which means it meets only half the time of a traditional 3
credit course. One section will meet on Tuesdays 2:10-3:25 pm. The other
section will meet on Tuesday 5:00-6:15pm.
Now, you may be
thinking to yourself, "Great! I only have to act like I'm paying attention
half the time! This will be a piece of cake!" This mindset,
however, is a grave mistake for this class.
Why do you need
to seriously consider whether or not you should take the hybrid stat class?
Since it meets only
half the time, there is NOT time to teach the entire course during class time.
There will be NO spoon-feeding in this course. That means that the burden of
learning and studying falls on you much more than it would in a traditional on-campus course.
You will have to actually READ THE BOOK (some chapters more than a few
times), work the homework problems, and participate in on-line discussions.
How will the
class work?
Before each class,
you should READ the chapters that will be covered in class. You will then
complete an assigned Pre-test on each chapter. This means you must teach
yourself, using the textbook and other supporting resources, BEFORE coming to
class. Additional video lectures will be assigned frequently as well.
Class time will be
used primarily to work problems and answers questions. I will assume
that you have studied before attending class. It is impossible to cover all
the material in half of the normal class time, so it is imperative that you
come to class prepared, having read the chapters assigned the previous week and
done the homework problems.
Additionally, you
will be required to participate in on-line discussions and activities about
various concepts from the course, through StatsPortal.
If you are
completely unprepared for class, most likely you will not understand what is
covered during class. Additionally, due to the time constraints, many explanations
of content will NOT be delivered AT ALL. In spite of the lack of class coverage
of all topics, you will still be responsible for knowing ALL the required
topics as posted on the Math 1231 Departmental website.
If you are not
self-motivated, this class is likely not the right class for you. If the
information above makes you nervous or scared, or if you prefer a lot of class
discussions and explanations, please enroll in a traditional Math 1231 section
that meets 3 hours a week. DO NOT
stay in this class simply because there are not any other sections open. We
will get you in a section that works with your schedule if you decide this is
not the right type of course for you.
Now, let's continue
on to the Math 1231 Hybrid website.....