Course Syllabus — Fall 2026

STAT 350 is offered in three instructional modalities: Traditional Lecture (In-Person), Flipped, and Asynchronous Online — with traditional lecture sections on both the West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses. All modalities cover the same material, use the same webbook and video resources, and take the same in-person evening exams. They differ in how class time (if any) is structured and how participation, quizzes, and homework are weighted.

This section summarizes the general syllabus shared by all sections, and one page per modality covers the details specific to that format.

Your Official Syllabus

Purdue now publishes official syllabi through Simple Syllabus rather than PDFs. The official syllabus for your section is available through Brightspace and governs in case of any discrepancy.

Modalities at a Glance

Component	Traditional Lecture	Flipped	Asynchronous Online
Participation	8%	8%	—
In-class quizzes	—	8%	—
Brightspace quizzes	—	—	8%
Homework (incl. computer assignments)	24%	16%	24%
Midterm exams (two)	20% each	20% each	20% each
Final exam	28%	28%	28%
Course evaluation bonus	+1%	+1%	+1%

See the modality pages for the full breakdown of each component:

Instructor & Course Coordinator

Dr. Timothy Reese (course coordinator) — reese18@purdue.edu — Office: MATH 210 — Phone: 765-494-4129

For questions, use the Brightspace Q/A discussion forum (public) or the Private Discussions forum (private) rather than email. Responses usually arrive within 24 hours (48 hours over weekends). If you must email, include “STAT 350” in the subject line.

Office hours for all instructors and TAs are posted on the Office Hour Schedule and in Brightspace (Course Administration → Office hours).

Course Description & Prerequisites

(Credit Hours: 3.00) A data-oriented introduction to the fundamental concepts and methods of applied statistics. Exploratory analysis of data. Sample design and experimental design. Probability distributions and simulation. Sampling distributions. The reasoning of statistical inference. Confidence intervals and tests for one and two samples. Inference for regression and correlation. Essential use is made of statistical software throughout.

Prerequisites: Calc II (C– or better) or equivalent — e.g., Purdue MA 16200/16600/17300/18100, MA 16020–16021, MA 16400/16900, or MA 22200. You will need to perform integrations in both homework and exams, but assessment will not extend beyond a Calculus 2 level of difficulty.

For the chapter-by-chapter roadmap, see the Course Introduction & Overview.

Learning Resources

Resource	Purpose	Cost
Webbook	Chapter-by-chapter notes, data sets, slides, and R code — the primary course text	Free
Video Learning Platform	All recorded lectures with interactive timelines and search	Free
Edfinity	Required. Homework and computer assignments. Register only through the assignment links in Brightspace. Refund available if you drop within the first two weeks; contact your instructor if the cost is a hardship.	$40
R and RStudio	Statistical software used throughout. Local install recommended, or use Scholar in the browser (automatic enrollment, BoilerKey sign-in)	Free
Gradescope	Return of graded in-person paper exams; enrollment is automatic before the first exam	Free
Brightspace	Announcements, due dates, quizzes, the syllabus assignment, and grades. Grades may take up to 24 hours to sync from Edfinity; verify their accuracy and report errors promptly	Free

Exams

All sections — including Asynchronous Online — take proctored paper exams in person on campus.

Exam	Date & Time	Crib Sheet
Exam 1	Wednesday, October 7, 8:00–9:00 PM	One double-sided 8.5” × 11” sheet
Exam 2	Tuesday, November 17, 8:00–9:00 PM	One double-sided 8.5” × 11” sheet
Final Exam	Finals week — date/time/location set by the Registrar	Two double-sided 8.5” × 11” sheets

Exams are closed-book. Statistical tables are provided when needed; formulas are not.
Bring pens, pencils, erasers, and a calculator. Room assignments are posted in Brightspace.
The final exam is a comprehensive two-hour assessment: roughly 60–70% on material after Exam 2, and 30–40% revisiting earlier material.
Graded exams are returned through Gradescope. Regrade requests must be submitted on Gradescope before the last day of class.
Class days are cancelled to compensate for the evening exams — the exact dates depend on your section and are marked on your section’s course schedule (linked from each modality page).

Makeup exams. Valid reasons include Purdue-required activities, direct exam conflicts, bereavement, and medical grounds. For non-emergencies, submit the Make-Up Exam Form on Brightspace at least one week before the exam. For emergencies, email your instructor with documentation before 9 AM the day after the exam. Missing these deadlines may result in a score of 0. See Course Examinations for procedures and preparation materials.

Grading Scale

Grades are not curved. Approximate letter-grade cutoffs:

Range	Grade
90 and above	A–/A/A+
[80, 90)	B–/B/B+
[70, 80)	C–/C/C+
[60, 70)	D–/D/D+
Below 60	F

Cutoffs may shift slightly based on overall performance, but they will never be raised.

A grade of Incomplete (I) is given only in unusual circumstances and requires a written request before finals week, instructor approval, and a signed Incomplete Contract.

Late Work

Homework and computer assignments are typically due Tuesday before midnight. Late submissions are accepted within 48 hours at a 20% penalty. The lowest homework score (standard or computer assignment) is dropped at the end of the semester.

Academic Integrity & AI Policy

You are expected to uphold the Purdue Honor Pledge. Cheating on an exam results in an F in the course — this includes communicating exam details to students who have not yet taken it and using non-approved materials during the exam. Cheating on assignments results in a zero, and all incidents are referred to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities; additional penalties, up to removal from the university, may be considered. Uploading or sharing STAT 350 course materials to any website, copying previously posted keys (including keys found on the internet), and using services like Chegg, Course Hero, or Quizlet to obtain answers are all cheating.

Suspected breaches can be reported to integrity@purdue.edu or 765-494-8778 (anonymous submissions accepted). Incidents are handled by the course coordinator and referred to OSRR (765-494-1250, osrr@purdue.edu).

Good collaboration — we encourage working together the right way:

Start by working every homework problem on your own, then form a small group with others who have also attempted every problem.
Discuss ideas and approaches for the harder problems, but finish the homework yourself so your submission reflects your own understanding.
For review problems, work individually first, then use the group to discuss concepts and practice problems.
Take turns explaining concepts and practice problems to each other.
If you need help, ask a TA or tutor — but still do the actual problem yourself.

Academic misconduct — the following are cheating, and both the student who copies and the student who allows copying are penalized:

Dividing up the problems among a group and sharing the work.
Posting answers to a homework question publicly, or reading someone else’s answers before completing your own work.
Attending or joining group work without having first attempted every problem yourself, or copying a partner’s answers.
Starting a problem yourself but copying someone else’s solution after getting stuck.
Having a tutor, TA, or tutoring service (Chegg, Course Hero, etc.) work your problems, including referring to electronically posted materials.
Sharing a computer assignment, printing two copies of the same output, or doing the assignment together on one computer.
Not keeping your exam covered.

AI Usage Policy

AI tools (such as Anthropic’s Claude, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, or other large language models) may be used to check your reasoning, get hints, understand concepts, debug R code, explore alternative approaches to problems you have already solved, or generate practice problems — after you have attempted the work yourself. They may not be used to generate complete solutions, to submit AI-generated code or text as your own work, to complete assignments without your own substantial effort, or during exams. You are responsible for being able to explain any work you submit; homework is practice for exams where AI is not available. Violations of this policy are treated as academic misconduct and reported to OSRR.

Attendance & Absences

This course follows Purdue’s Academic Regulations on attendance and the Office of the Dean of Students’ class-absence policies (posted in Brightspace under University Policies and Statements). You are expected to be present for every meeting of the classes in which you are enrolled; in sections with class meetings, attendance is taken at the beginning of each class. When conflicts or absences can be anticipated — University-sponsored activities, religious observations — inform your instructor as far in advance as possible. For unanticipated or emergency absences, contact your instructor as soon as possible by email or a private Brightspace post. For cases that fall under excused-absence regulations, you or your representative should contact your instructor or complete the appropriate notification forms on the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS) website; ODOS may grant excused absences for grief/bereavement, military service, jury duty, parenting leave, or emergent medical care.

Section Changes

There is no “section change” option at Purdue — you must drop your old section and add the new one. Confirm you can add the new section before dropping the old one. You may temporarily lose access to Edfinity and Scholar during the change, and if you are changing instructors, contact your old instructor before dropping so your grade information can be transferred — it is your responsibility if any information is lost. Observe the add/drop deadlines for cancelling without a transcript record.

Accessibility & Accommodations

Purdue 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 discuss options with your instructor, and you are encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center at drc@purdue.edu or 765-494-1247. If the DRC has determined reasonable accommodations, release your Course Accommodation Letter to your instructor and discuss implementation as early as possible.

Accommodated testing. If your accommodations include test accommodations, you must schedule each exam in advance:

West Lafayette: schedule with Purdue Testing Services at least 96 hours (four days) before the exam date; for finals week, by the Friday before quiet period.
Indianapolis: schedule through your DRC Student Portal at least two business days before the exam date; for finals week, by the Friday before quiet period.

Inform your instructor immediately if testing services are at capacity so other arrangements can be made. Missing these deadlines risks not having your accommodations for that exam.

Mental Health & Wellness

If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or slightly overwhelmed, try Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) — free, confidential, self-guided resources from Purdue Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), available any time by creating an account on the TAO Connect website or downloading the app. For support and information about options, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 765-494-1747 (M–F, 8 AM–5 PM).
If you’re struggling to balance academics, social life, and stress, sign up for free one-on-one sessions with a Purdue Wellness Coach at RecWell (West Lafayette, via BoilerConnect). Indianapolis students can find support services on the Vice Provost for Student Life website.
If you or someone you know needs mental health services, contact CAPS at 765-494-6995 — during and after hours, on weekends and holidays — or visit the CAPS offices in West Lafayette or Indianapolis.

Basic Needs

If you face challenges securing basic needs — food, housing, transportation, health services, or access to technology or childcare — and believe this may affect your course performance, contact the Office of the Dean of Students to coordinate community resources. In West Lafayette, see the Basic Needs Program or email basicneeds@purdue.edu; in Indianapolis, contact a Student Support Generalist at 765-495-7797 or studentlifeindy@purdue.edu.

University Statements

Nondiscrimination. Purdue is committed to a community that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person and fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. The full Nondiscrimination Policy Statement is in Brightspace under University Policies.
Violent behavior. If you have substantial reason to believe someone is threatening the safety of others, report it to your instructor or the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. See also the Purdue University Bill of Student Rights and the Violent Behavior Policy under University Resources in Brightspace.
Emergency preparedness. In a major campus emergency, course requirements, deadlines, and grading percentages are subject to change; relevant changes will be posted on Brightspace or can be obtained by contacting your instructor at reese18@purdue.edu. Read your @purdue.edu email frequently. Additional emergency-preparedness information is in the syllabus module on Brightspace.

The full text of all university-wide policies is included in your section’s official Simple Syllabus and in Brightspace under University Policies and Statements.