Course number: STAT 3337.

01R, Course title: Probability and Statistics

SYLLABUS
Term: Summer II 2024
Subject to any new Texas legislative mandate changes.

UTRGV Syllabus Table of Contents

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1. Course number: Course title

2. Course Information

3. Instructor Information

4. Welcome and Teaching Philosophy

5. Course Description, Prerequisites & Course Modality

6. Course Assignments & Learning Objectives

7. Learning Objectives for Core Curriculum Requirements (if applicable)

8. Assessment of Learning

9. Required Readings, Technology Needs, and Resource Materials

10. Tentative Calendar of Activities

11. Course Policies and Procedures

12. Student Support Resources

13. University Policy Statements

 Course number: STAT 3337.01R, Course title: Probability and Statistics
SYLLABUS
Term: Summer II 2024
Subject to any new Texas legislative mandate changes.

Course Information

Meeting Days: MTWRF, Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm,

Online (zoom): https://utrgv.zoom.us/j/84259416542, Physical Location: EMAGC 1.414
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Course Modality: Hybrid/Reduced Seating Courses (REDUC)
Hybrid/Reduced Seat Time Courses: These courses will combine online delivery and on-campus
instruction. This mode of delivery is particularly well suited for the type of learning that requires in-
person instructional methods or the use of specialized equipment (e.g., practicums or hands-on science
laboratory work). Because part of the course will be delivered online, you will spend much less time on-
campus than in a traditional face-to-face course. During the limited time that you will spend on
campus all present course participants will be following all health and safety guidance from the Return
to Campus Task Force, which includes greatly reduced numbers of students at any given time to allow
for social distancing, use of face coverings, and other measures as appropriate during all on-campus
activities. Exact procedures for these classes will vary depending on the course, on-campus space,
instructor, and across disciplines.

Instructor Information

Instructor Name: Santanu Chakraborty, UTRGV E-mail: santanu.chakraborty@utrgv.edu

Office Phone: 956-665-2313, Office Location: EMAGC 3.814
Office Hours: MTWR 10:00 am – 11:00 am online (zoom: https://utrgv.zoom.us/j/85154817418)

Students facing difficulty in understanding concepts or finding it hard to keep pace with the class are
encouraged to set up meetings with the instructor during office hours. If these office hours do not suit a
student, he/she/they can suggest a different time and the instructor will try his best to accommodate.
Welcome and Teaching Philosophy
Hi, my name is Santanu Chakraborty. I am a full professor in statistics in the School of Mathematical and
Statistical Sciences (SMSS) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). I joined here before the
merging of University of Texas Pan American (UTPA) and University of Texas Brownsville (UTB) in the
year 2005. Before that I had my Bachelors, Masters, and PhD in Statistics from the renowned Indian
Statistical Institute (ISI) in India and earned post-doctoral experience from Centro De Investigacion en
Matematicas in Mexico (CIMAT).

Although my research has been mostly in Probability, here I have taught all types of statistics courses.
Before the pandemic, I used to teach most courses impromptu but after the pandemic, I have tried to
keep my notes ready beforehand so that I can share screen while I discuss in the class to accommodate
students joining my zoom.

Course Description, Prerequisites & Course Modality

Topics include probability, random variables, discrete, and continuous probability distributions,
expectations, moments, and moment generating functions, functions of random variables and limiting
distributions.

PREREQUISITES

MATH 2414 (or MATH 2488) with a grade of 'C' or better

This course gives you an introduction to probability based on which you can later easily adapt to the
graduate version of the course as well as undergrad and grad versions of the courses Mathematical
Statistics and Bayesian Statistics.

Since this is a Hybrid/Reduced Seat course, let us meet in person only on 4 days (August 9 th, 12th, 13th,
and 14th). On the remaining days, we will meet through zoom. Class Notes, Excel Spreadsheets and Zoom
Recording related to this course during live meeting will be uploaded later in Blackboard for access by
the students. HomeWorks and Exams will be posted in Blackboard.

Course Assignments & Learning Objectives

In the following list of objectives, the first three will be tested in test 1, objective 4 in test 2, objective 5
in test 3, objective 6 in test 4, and objectives 7 and 8 will be tested in the final.

1. Apply proper counting techniques to count the number of outcomes in the sample space arising
from an experiment and its events.
2. Calculate probabilities of events using proper counting techniques or rules of probability as the
situation demands.
3. Differentiate unconditional and conditional probabilities and be able to apply Bayes rule for
computing conditional probabilities.
4. Distinguish discrete and continuous random variables and calculate univariate probabilities using
mass function/density function/cumulative distribution function whichever is applicable.
5. Calculate expectations, variances, and moments from definitions for various univariate discrete and
continuous distributions.
6. Calculate probabilities for bivariate/multivariate situations using joint mass function/joint density
function/joint cumulative distribution function.
7. Calculate probability distributions of transformations of random variables, moments for
bivariate/multivariate distributions both from the definition as well as using moment generating
function.
8. Apply probability techniques to find the probability distribution for sample mean and sample
variance and apply Central Limit Theorem to calculate probabilities for sample mean.

Assessment of Learning
There will be four tests, homework assignments, and a final. Test 1 will cover chapter 2, test 2 will cover
parts of chapters 3-4, test 3 will cover chapters 5-6, test 4 will cover remaining parts of chapters 3-4, and
the final will cover chapters 7-8. The homework assignments will be chosen from the book for each
chapter. The students are expected to finish the homework assignments before the respective tests. For
example, students should finish homework 1 before Test 1, homework 2 before Test 2, homework 3
before Test 3, homework 4 before Test 4, and homework 5 before the final. Students can seek help from
the instructors with homework problems if needed. Students can use their calculators and laptops
during exams. Points distribution for tests and homework assignments are as follows:

4 Tests: 200 points, Homework: 50 points, Final: 50 points.

Grades will be assigned as follows:

270 and above – A, 240 - 269 - B, 210 - 239 - C, 180 - 209 - D, below 180 – F

All homework assignments are due by August 16 th. If there is a particular test where the average
performance is below par, then extra credit will be provided.

Required Readings, Technology Needs, and Resource Materials

Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 9th edition, by Authors: Walpole, R.R., Myers, R.H.,
Myers, S.L., and Ye, K. Publisher: Prentice Hall, ISBN: 978-0-13-411585-6

Amazon.com price:
Kindle: to buy $64.99, Hard cover to buy: $165.12, Loose Leaf to buy: $138.66.
TECHNOLOGY:

Office hours are through zoom. Zoom links have been provided for the students. Excel will be used for
graphs, and calculation, and table values. Lectures will be recorded through Zoom. Class Notes, Excel
Spreadsheets and Zoom Recording links will be made available to students through Blackboard.
HomeWorks will be posted on Blackboard. Tests need to be taken live. There will be due dates assigned
to all HomeWorks.

Tentative Calendar of Activities (Required on all syllabi.)

Day Topic Assignments

11th July Sections 1.1 – 1.5 Class Work, Quizzes
12th July Sections 2.1 – 2.2 Class Work, Quizzes
15th July Sections. 2.3 – 2.5 Class Work, Quizzes
16th July Sections 2.6 – 2.7 Class Work, Quizzes
17th July Review for Test 1 Class Work, Quizzes
18th July Test 1 proctored through zoom (live) Class Work, Quizzes
19th July Sections 3.1 – 3.2 Class Work, Quizzes
22nd July Section 3.3 Class Work, Quizzes
23rd July Sections 4.1 – 4.2 Class Work, Quizzes
24th July Review for Test 2 Class Work, Quizzes
25th July Test 2 proctored through zoom (live) Class Work, Quizzes
26th July Sections 5.1 – 5.5 Class Work, Quizzes
29th July Sections 6.1 – 6.5 Class Work, Quizzes
30th July Sections 6.6 – 6.10 Class Work, Quizzes
31st July Review for Test 3 Class Work, Quizzes
1st August Test 3 proctored through zoom (live) Class Work, Quizzes
2nd August Section 3.4 Class Work, Quizzes
5th August Sections 4.1 – 4.2 (Remaining Parts) Class Work, Quizzes
6th August Sections 4.3 – 4.4, Chapters 5 & 6 (Remaining Parts) Class Work, Quizzes
7th August Review for Test 4 Class Work, Quizzes
8th August Test 4 proctored through zoom (live) Class Work, Quizzes
9th August Sections 7.1 – 7.2 Class Work, Quizzes
12th August Sections 7.2 – 7.3 Class Work, Quizzes
13th August Sections 8.1 – 8.4 Class Work, Quizzes
14th August Review for the Final Class Work, Quizzes
15th August Study Day – No Classes
16th August Final proctored through zoom (live)
19th August Final Grades Due by 3 pm

The UTRGV academic calendar can be found on my.utrgv.edu at the bottom of the screen prior to login.
Course Policies and Procedures
[The following course policies and procedures are expected on all syllabi. The first statement in Italics is
expected to be included as written, however, please modify each sub-area below as you see fit for your
course while ensuring consistency with UTRGV policy.]

We value a positive and supportive learning environment, and for us to thrive together, we must
recognize that our responsibilities, actions, and contributions can impact and transform our learning.
The course policies listed below are created to ensure your success by fulfilling course expectations while
remaining flexible to account for unexpected events.

LEARNING AND TEACHING ENVIRONMENT

Consider including a brief description of what you envision as the learning and teaching environment in
your course and the role the instructor and student play in contributing to this vision and to a safe,
learning-enriching educational environment for all.

ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. UTRGV’s attendance policy excuses students from
attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics,
accommodation by Student Accessibility Services (SAS), observance of religious holy days, or military
service.

When setting your attendance policy, please consider extenuating circumstances. Accommodations
related to long-term complications from medical conditions should go through SAS. Students should
contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or
examinations.

ABSENCES/SICK POLICY
If your students need to miss class due to illness and other personal reasons, please share with students
your expectations, accommodations, and support resources in place to ensure their continued growth
and success in the course. You may consider the following questions: What mechanisms or modalities
have been set up to help students achieve the learning objectives? Will they be able to make
arrangements to take quizzes/exams online or through office hours? Is there a place where class notes
and resources are offered through Blackboard or where students can have a discussion post about what
happened during the missed class?

Should you elect to record your instruction, sample syllabus language is included here:
 The use of classroom recordings is governed by the Federal Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA), UTRGV’s acceptable-use policy, and UTRGV HOP Policy STU 02-100
Student Conduct and Discipline. A recording of class sessions will be kept and stored by
UTRGV, in accordance with FERPA and UTRGV policies. Your instructor will not share the
recordings of your class activities outside of course participants, which include your
fellow students, teaching assistants, or graduate assistants, and any guest faculty or
community-based learning partners with whom we may engage during a class session.
You may not share recordings outside of this course. As referenced in UTRGV HOP
Policy STU 02-100 Student Conduct and Discipline , doing so may result in disciplinary
action.

COURSE DROPS
Please consider the following information when referencing course drops. Instructor-initiated drops can
have significant financial consequences for students. According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any
class without penalty earning a grade of DR (drop) until the official drop date. Following that date,
students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering
dropping the class should be aware of the “3-peat rule” and the “6-drop” rule so they can recognize how
dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates
undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses
dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit.
The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time.

SUGGESTED APPROACHES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

TECHNOLOGIES
Generative AI technologies are growing and evolving rapidly. We have an opportunity to explore the
benefits, challenges, and ethical decisions that encourage us all to reimagine our assignments and
assessment practices. Relevant to how students contribute to and make knowledge in your area of
study, please consider how you want to approach generative AI technologies in your courses. To learn
more about AI technology, please visit this page on the Center for Online Learning and Teaching
Technology website. Additionally, you may consider the suggested approaches and examples
recommended on this page from the Center for Teaching Excellence. Please modify as you see fit and
align to your teaching values, beliefs, and course learning objectives.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Members of the UTRGV community uphold the Vaquero Honor Code’s shared values of honesty,
integrity and mutual respect in our interactions and relationships. In this regard, academic integrity is
fundamental in our actions, as any act of dishonesty conflicts as much with academic achievement as
with the values of honesty and integrity. The Writing Center is an excellent resource to assist in learning
about and avoiding plagiarism in writing. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to:
cheating, plagiarism (including self-plagiarism), and collusion; submission for credit of any work or
materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another
person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts
(Board of Regents Rules and Regulations, STU 02-100, and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All
violations of Academic Integrity will be reported to Student Rights and Responsibilities through
Vaqueros Report It.

Student Support Resources

[The following student support resources are required on course syllabi. DO NOT Modify]

We are committed to your personal, academic, and professional success; please know you can reach out
to me for questions and/or I can help you identify the resources you need. UTRGV offers student support
resources designed to contribute to your well-being and academic excellence.

Students seeking academic help in their studies can use university resources in addition to an
instructor’s office hours. University Resources include the Advising Center, Career Center, Counseling
Center, Learning Center, and Writing Center. These centers provide services such as tutoring, writing
help, counseling services, critical thinking, study skills, degree planning, and connections student
employment (through Handshake and HR Student Employment). In addition, services, such as the Food
Pantry are also provided. Locations are listed below.

Center Name E-mail Brownsville Campus Edinburg Campus

Advising Center AcademicAdvising@utrgv.ed BMAIN 1.400 EITTB 1.000

 Center Name E-mail Brownsville Campus Edinburg Campus

u (956) 665-7120
(956) 665-7120

Career Center CareerCenter@utrgv.edu BINAB 1.105 ESTAC 2.101

(956) 882-5627 (956) 665-2243

Counseling Center Counseling@utrgv.edu BSTUN 2.10 EUCTR 109

Mental Health Counseling (956) 882-3897 (956) 665-2574

and Related Services List

Food Pantry FoodPantry@utrgv.edu BCAVL 101 & 102 EUCTR 114

(956) 665-3663
(956) 882-7126

Learning Center LearningCenter@utrgv.edu BMSLC 2.118 ELCTR 100

(956) 882-8208 (956) 665-2585

University Library circulation@utrgv.edu BLIBR ELIBR

www.utrgv.edu/library (956) 882-8221 (956) 665-2005

Writing Center WC@utrgv.edu BLIBR 3.206 ESTAC 3.119

(956) 882-7065 (956) 665-2538

Financial Need
Students who demonstrate financial need have a variety of options when it comes to paying for
college costs, such as scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. Students should visit the
Student Services Center (U Central) for additional information. U Central is located in BMAIN
1.100 (Brownsville) or ESSBL 1.145 (Edinburg) or can be reached by email (ucentral@utrgv.edu)
or telephone: (956) 882-4026. In addition to financial aid, U Central can assist students with
registration and admissions.
Blackboard Support

If you need assistance with course technology at any time, please contact the Center for Online Learning
and Teaching Technology (COLTT).

Campus: Brownsville Edinburg

Location Casa Bella (BCASA) 613 Marialice Shary Shivers (EMASS) 3.142

Phone (956)-882-6792 (956)-665-5327

Toll Free 1-(866)-654-4555

Support
Submit a Support Case via our Ask COLTT Portal
Tickets

Online
Chat with a Support Specialist online.
Support

24/7 Need Blackboard assistance after hours? You can call our main office
Support numbers, (956)-882-6792 or (956)-665-5327, to speak with a support
representative.

University Policy Statements

[The following UTRGV policy statements are required on all syllabi. DO NOT Modify.]

We care about creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The University
policy statements below are intended to create transparency for your rights and responsibilities as
students. We each contribute to ensuring a safe and positive environment through our actions and
conduct, and students are encouraged to advocate for their needs.
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Student Accessibility Services staff can be contacted at either campus to learn about and explore
accessibility services.

Campus: Brownsville Edinburg

Location: Music and Learning Center (BMSLC, 1.107) University Center (EUCTR, 108)

Phone: phone (956) 882-7374 phone (956) 665-7005

e-mail ability@utrgv.edu

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects
academic performance) who would like to receive reasonable academic accommodations should contact
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) for additional information. In order for accommodation requests to
be considered for approval, the student must apply using the mySAS portal and is responsible for
providing sufficient documentation of the disability to SAS. Students are required to participate in an
interactive discussion, or an intake appointment, with SAS staff. Accommodations may be requested at
any time but are not retroactive, meaning they are valid once approved by SAS. Please contact SAS early
in the semester/module for guidance. Students who experience a broken bone, severe injury, or
undergo surgery may also be eligible for temporary accommodations.

PREGNANCY, PREGNANCY-RELATED, AND PARENTING

ACCOMODATIONS
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination, which includes
discrimination based on pregnancy, marital status, or parental status. Students seeking accommodations
related to pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, or parenting should submit the request using the
form found at Pregnancy and Parenting | UTRGV.

For questions about campus support services or public benefit programs for students who are pregnant,
or parenting contact the Parenting Liaison officer in the Dean of Students Office.

Edinburg: UCTR rm. 325 Phone: 956.665.2260

Brownsville: BCAVL rm. 209 Email: dos@utrgv.edu

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND MANDATORY REPORTING

In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “Responsible Employee” for reporting
purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report to the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity
(OIED@utrgv.edu) any instance, occurring during a student’s time in college, of sexual misconduct,
which includes sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, and sexual harassment, about
which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure.
More information can be found through the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, including
confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a
learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect
that is free from sexual misconduct, discrimination, and all forms of violence. If students, faculty, or staff
would like confidential assistance, or have questions, they can contact OAVP (Office for Advocacy &
Violence Prevention) at (956) 665-8287, (956) 882-8282, or oavp@utrgv.edu.

DEAN OF STUDENTS

The Dean of Students office assists students when they experience a challenge with an administrative
process, unexpected situation, such as an illness, accident, or family situation, and aids in resolving
complaints. Additionally, the office facilitates student academic related requests for religious
accommodations, support students formerly in foster care, helps to advocate on behalf of students and
inform them about their rights and responsibilities, and serves as a resource and support for faculty and
campus departments.

Vaqueros Report It allows students, staff, and faculty a way to report concern about the well-being of a
student, seek assistance in resolving a complaint, or report allegations of behaviors contrary to
community standards or campus policies. The Dean of Students can be reached by email
(dos@utrgv.edu), phone (956-665-2260), or by visiting one of the following office locations: Cavalry
(BCAVL) 204 or University Center (EUCTR 323).

MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD

Students have the opportunity to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your
UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu). Course evaluations are used by the instructor to better
understand the student experience in the course, which can inform revisions of the course to ensure
student success. Additionally, course evaluations are also used by the instructor for annual performance
review and promotion applications, teaching award applications, among others. For these reasons, your
feedback, reflections, and insights on your experience in the course are invaluable to ensure student
success and a quality education for all. You will be contacted through email with further instructions.
Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades.

Online evaluations will be available on or about:

Summer Module 1 (7 weeks) June 13 – 19, 2024
Summer I 2024 (5 weeks) July 2 – 8, 2024
Summer Module 2 (7 weeks) August 7 – 13, 2024
Summer II 2024 (5 weeks) August 9 – 15, 2024