Spring 2024: CS 2020/DASE 2020 Introduction to Statistics for Data Analytics

UCCS TAAP

Announcements

Assignments, Deadlines and Late submission

• There will be assignments comprising of Learning Checks and in-class exercises.
• You may discuss assignment problems with other students, but individual and orginal submissions are required.
• Each individual assignment is 100 points. 
• All the assignments must be submitted through Canvas.  We will NOT take hardcopy or email submission unless the university verifies that Canvas was malfunctioning or unavailable. If you are not able to submit through Canvas due to its technical failure, you can email your assignment to us, together with a screenshot showing the technical failure. We will verify with the university.   
• Everything is due by 11:59 pm on the due date. The deadline is automatically managed by Canvas. You can still turn in assignment/project after the deadline. However, you automatically lose 5 points per hour after the due time, until you get 0. (Each individual assignment is 100 points.) We cannot waive the penalty, unless there was a case of illness or other substantial impediment beyond your control, with proof in documents.

Midterm Exam

• There will be a Midterm Exam in this course. The exam will consist of multiple choice and short answer essay questions. Questions will address required readings as well as material covered in class including discussions, exercises, and videos.
• There will be no make-up exams unless provided for under extenuating circumstances and at the discretion of the instructor. If you will miss one of the exams for any reason, you must contact instructors prior to the exam period indicating that you have a problem. If extenuating circumstances exist, we will discuss the matter with you and consider the possibility of a make-up exam.

Course Project

• Students will work on a course project as a Team. This project will serve as a comprehensive hands-on test to access student on the entire class material
• The purpose of the course project is to make sure that you are capable of using the knowledge you have learned in class to solve significant challenges in the real world or solve an everyday data analytics problem
• This project will replace your final exam.
• The project code and report should be submitted to Canvas on due date.
• The report should follow the specific instructions given concerning formatting which could include a title, student name, methods, results, conclusion, and references(if any). 

Regrading

Course Policies

Classroom Behavior and Conduct:

Students and faculty both share responsibility for maintaining a positive educational environment. Faculty has a responsibility to treat students with understanding, dignity and respect. Faculty also has the right and the authority to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which students express opinions. Disruptive students in the academic setting hinder the educational environment. Students who fail to adhere to such reasonable limits shall be subject to disciplinary action(s). “Disruption,” as applied to the academic setting, means verbal and other behavior in the classroom that a faculty member judges as interfering with normal academic functions. Disruptive student conduct is prohibited by Regent Laws, the UCCS Student Code of Conduct and the Student Classroom/Course-Related Behavior Policy. Please silence your mobile phone and minimize noise from your computing devices and your belongings.

Canvas:

The Canvas learning management software will enhance communications and interaction for the course. It is your responsibility to be competent with the functions of Canvas. Each student should log into Canvas regularly for updates and information related to this class. All assignments must be submitted through the site. Students should periodically check their grades on-line to assure all posted scores are correct. Be advised that your faculty have the capacity to run metrics on your Canvas participation and how often you engage.

Withdrawing

See the Course Schedule guidelines for withdrawing from a class prior to census date or after the 10th week of a regular semester (5th week of summer semester). After the census date, the course may not be dropped unless there are circumstances clearly beyond the student’s control (accident, illness), or the student is in good standing (not failing) and chooses not to continue.

Helping Each Other On Assignments and Original Work

You can discuss problems and receive assistance, but there are some limits however to how much you can help each other on the home works, programming assignments, and course project over the course of the course. That said, you can give or receive assistance which ranges from helping a fellow student solve a particular problem in their code to working together to develop code that each student submits for the assignment. My core goal is that you learn the course material and that you have fun doing it. I’m therefore letting each of you make your own decisions about how much “group work” vs “individual work” you want to do on the assignments. No matter what you decide, I expect each of you to develop enough mastery of the course material to be able to succeed on the exams and the homeworks.

With that said, here are the key points to note regarding class collaboration and submitting original work:

• Any code you create in collaboration with another student, or snippets of code you find on the internet or from other sources, need to be documented with a comment in your code citing the source of the help and the block of code you got help with.
• You are not permitted to use solutions from earlier semesters. We can detect this too, fairly easily.
• Each exercise's final submission needs to your original work by you based on your understanding of the class
• Failure to keep this will put you in danger of Academic dishonesty. See the UCCS Policies section below

Academic Help

Excel Centers:

The UCCS Excel Centers include the Language Center, the Mathematics Center, the Communication Center, the Science Center, and the Writing Center. These five academic centers are designed to provide critical academic and individual support to all students in the University in all major academic areas, both within and beyond the classroom.

Testing Centers:

The University Testing Center is a proctoring site for students who are making up an exam, taking an exam early, taking a proctored exam, or taking a standardized exam. Please schedule appointments at least 24-hours in advance. Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 719-255-3354 or [email protected].

UCCS Policies

Academic Integrity and Professionalism:

Academic dishonesty of any type will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism (copying others’ work as your own—in part or in total—without the appropriate citations). We will follow the Student Code of Conduct, Student Classroom Behavior Policy and the Academic Honor Code found at https://www.uccs.edu/dos/student-conduct.html. All other EAS College policies apply. Students caught engaging in academic dishonesty may receive a zero on the assignment in question, a “F” in the class, or be suspended from the College of Business and/or University for any violation. If a student is issued a penalty for an academic dishonesty issue, the student is alloThurs to appeal the penalty decision.

Cheating on exams:

Absolutely no cheating on the exams will be tolerated. Cheating will result in an AUTOMATIC 0 for the entire exam in question. For further details on academic honesty the student is referred to the University Catalog.

Administrative Drops:

Individual faculty or the Dean may initiate the process to drop students who do not have the proper prerequisites and/or class standing for classes. Students who fail to meet written class attendance policies may also be administratively dropped. Faculty may also drop students who do not attend the first class without prior permission from the instructor.

Accommodations / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this class, it is your responsibility to register with Disability Services and provide them with documentation of your disability. They will work with you to determine what accommodations are appropriate for your situation. To avoid any delay, you should contact Disability Services as soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive and disability accommodations cannot be provided until a Faculty Accommodation Letter has been given to me. Please contact Disability Services for more information: Main Hall room 105, 719-255-3354 or [email protected]

Military and Veteran Students:

Military students who have the potential to participate in military activities including training and deployment should consult with faculty prior to registration for any course, but no later than the end of the first week of classes. For more information, visit the Office of Veteran and Military Student Affairs.

Basic Needs Statement:

Your humanity and personal well-being are of the utmost importance. We learn as whole people. If you are facing challenges securing enough food or safe housing, please reach out to the UCCS Dean of Students Office.

Technology Support

• 24/7 Canvas Student Support Hotline: 844-802-9230
• Canvas Support Live Chat - You do not have to be logged in to Canvas to access the hotline or chat.
• UCCS Help Desk: 719-255-4357 or Contact the Help Desk online (issues with logging in, your UCCS e-mail account or campus wireless)

  The Excel Centers:

  The UCCS Excel Centers include the Language and Social Sciences Center, the Mathematics Center, the Communication Center, the Science Center, and the Writing Center. These five academic centers are designed to provide critical academic and individual support to all students in the University in all major academic areas, both within and beyond the classroom. All Excel Centers offer online services by appointment.

  Kraemer Family Library:

  Library skills are essential to your success as a college student. Librarians are available to help students select and locate appropriate books, articles, and other resources needed to complete course assignments. Research help is available in person at the Reference Desk, by phone at 719-255-3295, and through email or chat via the Library’s website.

  UCCS Student Code of Conduct and Professionalism:

  The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct is to maintain the general welfare of the university community. The university strives to make the campus community a place of study, work, and residence where people are treated, and treat one another, with respect and civility. This course covers material that could generate strong opinions or emotions. Consider the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Principles: Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Transparency, Fairness, Respect, Rule of Law, and Viability, when considering conduct during the course. Learn more at the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at UCCS website.

  Copyright Statement:

  Unless otherwise noted, all materials contained in this course, including slide and video presentations, exams, study guides, outlines, and similar materials, are protected by copyright laws and university policy. You may download and/or make copies of course materials for personal use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, upload, display, or share any course materials, in whole or in part, without my express written consent. Unauthorized distribution of these materials to any website, either during or after the semester, is strictly prohibited.

  Privacy Statement:

  Assuring privacy among faculty and students engaged in online and face-to-face instructional activities helps promote open and robust conversations and mitigates concerns that comments made within the context of the class will be shared beyond the classroom. As such, recordings of instructional activities occurring in online or face-to-face classes may be used solely for internal class purposes by the faculty member and students registered for the course, and only during the period in which the course is offered. Students will be informed of such recordings by a statement in the syllabus for the course in which they will be recorded. Instructors who wish to make subsequent use of recordings that include student activity may do so only with informed written consent of the students involved or if all student activity is removed from the recording. Recordings including student activity that have been initiated by the instructor may be retained by the instructor only for individual use.

  Institutional Equity Statement:

  UCCS is committed to maintaining an environment free from sexual misconduct, discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. Students can report any related concerns or experiences directly to the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) or confidentially to the UCCS Wellness Center. Please note, all faculty and staff are considered responsible employees and required to report all suspected or known incidents of sexual misconduct or protected class discrimination or harassment to the OIE.

  Diversity Statement:

  UCCS considers the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff to be a strength and critical to its educational mission. UCCS expects every member of the university community to contribute to an inclusive and respectful culture for all in its classrooms, work environments, and at campus events. For more information on resources related to diversity and inclusion, please visit the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

  Withdrawal from Course:

  You may choose to withdraw from your class. Please note the last date for withdrawal without instructor/dean's approval is April 07, 2023. Please email us prior to your withdrawal as we would like to discuss your progress in this course prior to withdrawal decisions.

  Mental Health and Wellbeing:

  Mental health challenges can interfere with academic performance. The source of symptoms might be related to your course work; if so, please speak with us. However, problems with other parts of your life can also contribute to decreased academic performance.

  If you are unsure if you need assistance, free online mental health screenings can be found at: https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/UCCS.

  If you are experiencing a mental health emergency (i.e., you do not feel physically safe):

• UCCS Public Safety at 719-255-3111 or call 988 or 911
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 or text HELLO to 741741
• Colorado Crisis Services 844-493-8255, text TALK to 38255, or visit https://www.pikespeaksuicideprevention.org/

  Remember, we care about your wellbeing, so if you are struggling (even if this is NOT an emergency) please reach out for help.

  For confidential mental health services, visit the Wellness Center located inside the Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center. We welcome and encourage students to contact the following on-campus services for assistance regarding their physical, mental, and fitness needs:

• Wellness Center Health Services: 719-255-4444
• Campus Recreation: 719-255-7515

  If you are struggling with your sense of belonging and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges on campus, please consider reaching out to MOSAIC and the LGBTQ+Resource Center.

• MOSAIC is located at University Center 110, Phone: 719-255-3319.

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