MANE 6313
Week 1, Module E
Student Learning Outcome
Succeed in MANE 6313.
Module Learning Outcome
Explain the course policies
Course Policies and Procedures
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
Welcome to Engineering Statistics (MANE 3332)! I’m Dr. Doug Timmer, and I’m excited to guide you through this essential course. We’ll explore key statistical methods like probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis, all crucial for solving engineering problems. With over 25 years of experience in academia and industry, I’ll help you gain practical skills using tools like R and Markdown. My goal is to make learning engaging and relevant, preparing you for success in your engineering career. Let’s make this a great semester!
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is expected and students are expected to be actively engaged in the course. Weekly optional Zoom meetings will be conducted. Please review the UTRGV attendance policy.
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.
Recorded Lectures
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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies
Generative AI technologies are growing and evolving rapidly. We will have an opportunity to explore the benefits, challenges, and ethical decisions engineers encounter in the use of AI in this course. Generative AI will be incorporated into this course in a limited and specified manner.
Students are discouraged from using Generative AI technologies such as Chat GPT or Microsoft Copilot for Practice Problems. The goal of Practice Problems is to gain confidence and proficiency in your engineering analysis and Generative AI technologies will not be available for in-class tests. Use of Generative AI for Online Quizzes is prohibited and will result in a grade of zero and be reported as academic dishonesty. AI tools for Research will be incorporated in the preparation of the Technical Report.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
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. 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
Technical Support (optional)
If you need assistance with course technology (Blackboard) at any time, please contact the Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology (COLTT).
University Policy Statements
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 | Brownsville Campus | Edinburg Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Advising Center AcademicAdvising@utrgv.edu | BMAIN 1.400 (956) 665-7120 | EITTB 1.000 (956) 665-7120 |
| Career Center CareerCenter@utrgv.edu | BINAB 1.105 (956) 882-5627 | ESTAC 2.101 (956) 665-2243 |
| Counseling Center Counseling@utrgv.edu Mental Health Counseling and Related Services List | BSTUN 2.10 (956) 882-3897 | EUCTR 109 (956) 665-2574 |
| Food Pantry FoodPantry@utrgv.edu | BCAVL 101 & 102 (956) 882-7126 | EUCTR 114 (956) 665-3663 |
| University Library www.utrgv.edu/library circulation@utrgv.edu | BLIBR (956) 882-8211 | ELIBR (956) 665-2585 |
| Learning CenterLearningCenter@utrgv.edu | BMSLC 2.118 (956) 882-8208 | ELCTR 100 (956) 665-2585 |
| Writing Center WC@utrgv.edu | BUBLB 3.206 (956) 882-7065 | ESTAC 3.119 (956) 665-2538 |
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 |
| 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. The student must apply for accommodations using the mySAS portal and is responsible for providing sufficient documentation of the disability to SAS. Upon submission of the request, students should expect 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 moving forward after approval by SAS. Students should 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. Please contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) for more information.
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.
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 any instance of sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, and sexual harassment to the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity (otixeo@utrgv.edu). More information can be found on the OTIXEO website. If students, faculty, or staff would like confidential assistance, or have questions, they can contact OAVP (Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention).
MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD
Students have the opportunity to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your my.UTRGV account. Course evaluations are used by the instructor to inform revisions of the course to ensure student success. Course evaluations are also used by the instructor for annual performance review and promotion applications, teaching award applications, among others.
Online evaluations will be available on or about:
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Spring Module 1 (7 weeks) | February 19 - 25, 2025 |
| Spring Regular Term 2025 | April 16 - May 7, 2025 |
| Spring Module 2 (7 weeks) | April 16 - 22, 2025 |