Course Catalog Information (24-25)
MATH 217
Integrated Statistics 1
Course Description
This is the first quarter of two in the Statway sequence comprised of MATH D217. and MATH D017. This sequence covers concepts and methods of statistics with an emphasis on data analysis. Topics include methods for collecting data, graphical and numerical descriptive statistics, correlation, simple linear regression, non-linear models and basic concepts of probability. The course introduces the student to applications in engineering, business, economics, medicine, education, the sciences, and those pertaining to issues of contemporary interest. Where appropriate, the contributions to the development of statistics by men and women from diverse cultures will be introduced. This sequence is recommended for students with majors that require no mathematics beyond freshman-level statistics. It is not appropriate for students with majors in math, science, computer science or business, nor for students desiring to transfer to a private university.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Organize, analyze, and utilize appropriate methods to draw conclusions based on sample data by constructing and/or evaluating tables, graphs, and numerical measures of characteristics of data.
- Analyze and describe data distributions through the study of probability theory.
- Evaluate real-world situations and apply linear, quadratic and exponential function models appropriately.
Course Details
- Units
- 10 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 10
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Non-credit Class
- Transferability
- Not transferable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite(s)
- Pre-algebra or equivalent or higher, or appropriate placement beyond pre-algebra
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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