MAT 120 - Probability & Statistics

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation.

Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 102 or MAT 103 or MAT 153 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Descriptive Statistics
Probability
Discrete Probability Distributions
Normal Probability Distributions
Confidence Intervals
Hypothesis Testing with One Sample
Correlation and Regression

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.
Any other device must be approved by the instructor of the course.

Grading System:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Summarize statistical data using appropriate statistics.
Construct graphical representations of data sets.
Calculate probabilities of events using appropriate counting, set, probability, or distribution rules.
Calculate probabilities of events using symmetric, bell-shaped distributions.
Construct confidence intervals or test statistical hypotheses about the population mean using symmetric, bell-shaped distributions.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021