Section 002. Spring 2016
Syllabus
Instructor
Dr. Paul LaFollette
OFFICE: Room 326, Science Education and Research Center (SERC)
ADDRESS: CIS Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122
PHONE: (215)204-6822 (during office hours)
EMAIL: paul.lafollette@temple.edu
Office Hours:
Tuesday 8:00 - 9:00 AM,
Thursday 1:00-2:30 PM,
and by appointment
Time/Place
Lecture Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:50, Tuttleman 401A
Recitation: Tuesday 3:00-4:50 PM, SERC 206
Prerequisites and Description
See the Detailed Course Information maintained at the university website.
Course Objective
- To understand the fundamental notions of probability theory and statistics.
- To remember the basic formulas and algorithms used in probability theory and statistics.
- To relate probabilistic and statistical models to various practical problems.
- To write data processing programs in Matlab language.
Textbook
- Main Textbook: Probability and Statistics for Computer Scientists,
Second Edition, by Michael Baron, Chapman and Hall/CRC 2013, ISBN: 978-1-4398-7590-2
[E-book available at Temple Library]
- Reference Textbook: A Modern
Introduction to Probability and Statistics,
by Dekking, F.M., Kraaikamp, C., Lopuhaa, H.P., Meester, L.E.
Springer 2007, ISBN: 978-1-85233-896-1
Grading
- Exams: Two mid-term exams and one final 25% each. Exams will be open book, open notes.
- Homework and Quizzes: 25% (in class, no makeup, close book/notes)
Policies and Rules
- A pocket calculator is allowed, though not required, in quizzes and exams.
- Usage of notebook computer in lecture is allowed, though restricted to relevant activity.
- For the last days to drop or withdraw, check the Academic
Calendar.
- Students should be familiar with the University statement on academic honesty
- A statement on the Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities
Policy (#03.70.02), such as: Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are
inseparable facets of academic freedom. The University has a policy on Student
and Faculty and Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy #03.70.02) which
can be accessed through
the link.
- Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a
documented disability, including special accommodations for access to
technology resources and electronic instructional materials required for the
course, should contact me privately to discuss the specific situation by the end of
the second week of classes or as soon as practical. If you have not done so
already, please contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) at 215-204-1280
in 100 Ritter Annex to learn more about the resources available to you. We will
work with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with
documented disabilities.