Introduction To Big Data Analysis
STAT 29000, Fall 2018
Class times: MWF, 8:30 AM -- 9:20 AM, in SC 183
(STAT 29000-001; Banner CRN 15200)
Semester: Fall 2018
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 3.0
Description: see Course Description
Required text: None.
FYI: It is not necessary to buy any book for STAT 29000.
Grades:
All grades will be posted on Blackboard Learn, so that students can confidentially view their own grades.
Grade Distribution: The grade for STAT 29000 will be composed of the grades
on the course projects.
The cutoffs for A/B/C/D will be 90/80/70/60 percent, with the possibility of +/-'s for borderline cases. Dr. Ward also reserves the right to be more lenient in the grading scale.
Purdue's Honor Pledge:
"As a boilermaker pursuing academic excellence, I pledge to be honest and true in all that I do. Accountable together - we are Purdue."
Note taking: As used in this paragraph, the term "instructor" is defined as the individual who authored the material being presented as part of the course.
Among the materials that may be protected by copyright law are the lectures, notes, and other material presented in class or as part of the course. Always assume the materials presented by an instructor are protected by copyright unless the instructor has stated otherwise. Students enrolled in, and authorized visitors to, Purdue University courses are permitted to take notes, which they may use for individual/group study or for other non-commercial purposes reasonably arising from enrollment in the course or the University generally.
Notes taken in class are, however, generally considered to be "derivative works" of the instructor's presentations and materials, and they are thus subject to the instructor's copyright in such presentations and materials. No individual is permitted to sell or otherwise barter notes, either to other students or to any commercial concern, for a course without the express written permission of the course instructor. To obtain permission to sell or barter notes, the individual wishing to sell or barter the notes must be registered in the course or must be an approved visitor to the class. Course instructors may choose to grant or not grant such permission at their own discretion, and may require a review of the notes prior to their being sold or bartered. If they do grant such permission, they may revoke it at any time, if they so choose.
Academic honesty: All students are expected to abide by Purdue's
Student
Conduct Code.
Incidents of academic misconduct in this course will be addressed by the course instructor and referred to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) for review at the university level. Any violation of course policies as it relates to academic integrity will result minimally in a failing or zero grade for that particular assignment, and at the instructor's discretion may result in a failing grade for the course. In addition, all incidents of academic misconduct will be forwarded to OSRR, where university penalties, including removal from the university, may be considered.
Academic integrity is one of the highest values that Purdue University holds. Individuals are encouraged to alert university officials to potential breeches of this value through the Office
of the Dean of Students,
either emailing integrity@purdue.edu or by calling 765-494-8778. While information may be submitted anonymously, the more information that is submitted provides the greatest opportunity for the university to investigate the concern.
The following information about Academic Dishonesty may be helpful for faculty and students: https://www.purdue.edu/odos/osrr/resources/documents/responding_to_academic_dishonesty.html
Attendance: Extensions of deadlines may be given in only rare cases, such as: the death of a family member; religious (or similar) observances; military leave; or mandatory attendance at an official Purdue event.
Please contact Dr. Ward at least one week in advance of any planned events.
A note from a doctor, or the Office of the Dean of Students, or other official, will be necessary for excused absences.
Please see the Purdue Regulations for Absences.
The Provost provides these guidelines about student absences:
"The University expects that students will attend classes for which they are registered. At times, however, either anticipated or unanticipated absences can occur. The student bears the responsibility of informing the instructor in a timely fashion, when possible. The instructor bears the responsibility of trying to accommodate the student either by excusing the student or allowing the student to make up work, when possible. The University expects both students and their instructors to approach problems with class attendance in a manner that is reasonable."
"The University expects both students and their instructors to approach problems with class attendance in a manner that is reasonable."
Academic adjustments: The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is a resource for students and instructors. Students may present a "Letter of Accommodation" to the instructor at any point in the semester.
Purdue University strives to make learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience physical or academic barriers based on disability, you are welcome to let me know so that we can discuss options. You are also encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center at: drc@purdue.edu or by phone: 765-494-1247. See also http://www.purdue.edu/drc/faculty/syllabus.html
Nondiscrimination:
Purdue University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach her or his own potential. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the University seeks to develop and nurture diversity. The University believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life. Purdue's nondiscrimination policy can be found at: http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/ea_eou_statement.html.
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
Dr. Ward intends for STAT 29000 to be welcoming and fair for all students.
CAPS Information: Purdue University is committed to advancing the mental health and well-being of its students. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and/or in need of support, services are available. For help, such individuals should contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at (765)494-6995 and http://www.purdue.edu/caps/ during and after hours, on weekends and holidays, or through its counselors physically located in the Purdue University Student Health Center (PUSH) during business hours.
Major campus emergency: In the event of a major campus emergency, course requirements, deadlines and grading percentages are subject to changes that may be necessitated by a revised semester calendar or other circumstances beyond the instructor's control. Here are ways to get information about changes in this course:
Please become familiar with the Stanley Coulter Building Emergency Plan
Here are some other enhancements to campus emergency notification
On the first day of class, the following information is required to be presented to students:
As we begin this semester I want to take a few minutes and discuss emergency preparedness. Purdue University is a very safe campus and there is a low probability that a serious incident will occur here at Purdue. However, just as we receive a "safety briefing" each time we get on an aircraft, we want to emphasize our emergency procedures for evacuation and shelter in place incidents. Our preparedness will be critical IF an unexpected event occurs!
Emergency preparedness is your personal responsibility. Purdue University is actively preparing for natural disasters or human-caused incidents with the ultimate goal of maintaining a safe and secure campus. Let's review the following procedures:
- For any emergency call 911.
- There are nearly 300 Emergency Telephone Systems throughout campus that connect directly to the Purdue Police Department (PUPD). If you feel threatened or need help, push the button and you will be connected to the PUPD.
- If we hear a fire alarm we will immediately evacuate the building and proceed to the Memorial Mall.
- Do not use the elevator.
- Go over evacuation route...see specific Building Emergency Plan.
- If we are notified of a Shelter in Place requirement for a tornado warning we will shelter in the lowest level of this building away from windows and doors. Our preferred location is the ground floor.
- If we are notified of a Shelter in Place requirement for a hazardous materials release we will shelter in our classroom shutting any open doors and windows.
- If we are notified of a Shelter in Place requirement for a civil disturbance such as a shooting we will shelter in a room that is securable preferably without windows. Our preferred location is in your classroom with the door locked.
(NOTE: Each building will have different evacuation & shelter locations. The specific Building Emergency Plan will provide specific locations and procedures)
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SYLLABUS ATTACHMENT
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES are based on a simple concept--if you hear a fire alarm inside, proceed outside. If you hear a siren outside, proceed inside.
- Indoor Fire Alarms mean to stop class or research and immediately evacuate the building.
- Proceed to your Emergency Assembly Area away from building doors. Remain outside until police, fire, or other emergency response personnel provide additional guidance or tell you it is safe to leave.
- All Hazards Outdoor Emergency Warning Sirens mean to immediately seek shelter (Shelter in Place) in a safe location within the closest building.
- Shelter in place means seeking immediate shelter inside a building or University residence. This course of action may need to be taken during a tornado, a civil disturbance including a shooting or release of hazardous materials in the outside air. Once safely inside, find out more details about the emergency*. Remain in place until police, fire, or other emergency response personnel provide additional guidance or tell you it is safe to leave.
*In both cases, you should seek additional clarifying information by all means possible... Purdue Emergency Status page, text message, Twitter, Desktop Alert, Albertus Beacon, digital signs, email alert, TV, radio, etc. ...review the Purdue Emergency Warning Notification System multi-communication layers at http://www.purdue.edu/ehps/emergency_preparedness/warning-system.html
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES:
- Review the Emergency Procedures Guidelines https://www.purdue.edu/emergency_preparedness/flipchart/index.html
- Review the Building Emergency Plan (available on the Emergency Preparedness website or from the building deputy) for:
- evacuation routes, exit points, and emergency assembly area
- when and how to evacuate the building.
- shelter in place procedures and locations
- additional building specific procedures and requirements.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AWARENESS VIDEO
- "Run. Hide. Fight.®"YouTube Video Produced by the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security through a grant provided by a Department of Homeland Security Grant Funded Project of the Regional Catastrophic Planning Initiative, provides critical options for consideration to survive an active shooter event.
MORE INFORMATION
Reference the Emergency Preparedness web site for additional information:
https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/emergency_preparedness/