| Course code | Student 1 - grade |
|---|---|
| STA 1002 | A |
| STA 1011 | B |
| STA 1022 | A |
| CSC 1003 | A |
| CSC 1012 | B |
| MAT 1001 | B+ |
| MAT 1012 | A+ |
| MAT 1032 | A+ |
STA 1132 Descriptive Statistics
Course Information and Logistics
Dr. Thiyanga S. Talagala
Department of Statistics, Faculty of Applied Sciences
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Department of Statistics, Faculty of Applied Sciences
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Bridging the Gap: Transitioning from School to University
Understanding the differences between school and university is crucial.
Naming Conventions of University Course Units: How does it work?
STA 1132 Descriptive Statistics
STA 1132 Descriptive Statistics
Course unit title
STA 1132 Descriptive Statistics
Course code
STA 1132
Course code: Subject
STA 1132
Course code: First Year Course Unit
STA 1132
Course code: Credit value
This is important in calculating your Grade Point Average (GPA).
Z-Score at GCE A/L
- University selection from GCE A/L
GPA at the University
- Honours degree selection
- Award classes
- Determine graduation eligibility
- Computed based only on GCE A/L examination results
- The results of assignments, mid-semester examination, and end-semester examination are used to compute the final grade of the course unit, which in turn affects the final GPA.
How to calculate GPA?
Example
How to calculate GPA?
Example
| Course code | Student 1 - grade |
|---|---|
| STA 1002 | A |
| STA 1011 | B |
| STA 1022 | A |
| CSC 1003 | A |
| CSC 1012 | B |
| MAT 1001 | B+ |
| MAT 1012 | A+ |
| MAT 1032 | A+ |
| Letter grade | Grade Point Value |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 |
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 |
| D | 1.0 |
| E | 0.0 |
source: Degree Programmes and Examination Regulation Booklet 2019/2020
How to calculate GPA?
Example
| Course code | Student 1 - grade | Course Unit Grade Point Value |
|---|---|---|
| STA 1002 | A | 4.0 |
| STA 1011 | B | 3.0 |
| STA 1022 | A | 4.0 |
| CSC 1003 | A | 4.0 |
| CSC 1012 | B | 3.0 |
| MAT 1001 | B+ | 3.3 |
| MAT 1012 | A+ | 4.0 |
| MAT 1032 | A+ | 4.0 |
| Letter grade | gpa |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 |
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 |
| D | 1.0 |
| E | 0.0 |
How to calculate GPA?
Example
| Course code | Student 1 - grade | Course Unit Grade Point Value |
|---|---|---|
| STA 1002 | A | 4.0 |
| STA 1011 | B | 3.0 |
| STA 1022 | A | 4.0 |
| CSC 1003 | A | 4.0 |
| CSC 1012 | B | 3.0 |
| MAT 1001 | B+ | 3.3 |
| MAT 1012 | A+ | 4.0 |
| MAT 1032 | A+ | 4.0 |
How to calculate GPA?
Example
| Course code | Student 1 - grade | Unit GP value | Credit value |
|---|---|---|---|
| STA 1002 | A | 4.0 | 2 |
| STA 1011 | B | 3.0 | 1 |
| STA 1022 | A | 4.0 | 2 |
| CSC 1003 | A | 4.0 | 3 |
| CSC 1012 | B | 3.0 | 2 |
| MAT 1001 | B+ | 3.3 | 1 |
| MAT 1012 | A+ | 4.0 | 2 |
| MAT 1032 | A+ | 4.0 | 2 |
How to calculate GPA?
Example
| Course code | Student 1 - grade | Unit GP value | Credit value |
|---|---|---|---|
| STA 1002 | A | 4.0 | 2 |
| STA 1011 | B | 3.0 | 1 |
| STA 1022 | A | 4.0 | 2 |
| CSC 1003 | A | 4.0 | 3 |
| CSC 1012 | B | 3.0 | 2 |
| MAT 1001 | B+ | 3.3 | 1 |
| MAT 1012 | A+ | 4.0 | 2 |
| MAT 1032 | A+ | 4.0 | 2 |
\[\text{overall GPA} = \frac{(4 \times 2) + (3 \times 1)+(4 \times 2)+(4 \times 3)+(3 \times 2)+(3.3 \times 1) + (4 \times 2) + (4 \times 2)}{(2+1+2+3+2+1+2+2)} = 3.75\]
Your Turn
Example: Compute the GPAs for students 2, 3, and 4.
| Course code | Student 1 | Student 2 | Student 3 | Student 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STA 1002 | A | A | A | A |
| STA 1011 | B | B | B | B |
| STA 1022 | A | A | C+ | A |
| CSC 1003 | A | C+ | A | A |
| CSC 1012 | B | B | B | B |
| MAT 1001 | B+ | B+ | B+ | B+ |
| MAT 1012 | A+ | A+ | A+ | A |
| MAT 1032 | A+ | A+ | A+ | A |
| overall GPA | 3.75 |
STA 1132 Descriptive Statistics: Type and Method of Assessment
Type:
Type: Core
Type:
Method of Assessment:
Type:
Formative Assessment (FA):
FA1: Group assignment: 10% of the total marks
FA2: Mid-semester examination: 20% of the total marks
Type:
Summative Assessment (SA):
SA1: End of Semester Examination: 70% of the total marks
STA 1132 Descriptive Statistics: Logistics
Type:
Course website: open-access
https://thiyangt.github.io/descriptivestatisticsweb/
Type:
Course LMS page/ Google Classroom: closed access (open only to students enrolled in the unit STA 1132 at FAS, USJ)
Course outline
Announcements
Exercises
Weekly schedule
You must enroll yourself in the LMS course unit page and Google Classroom.
STA 1132 Descriptive Statistics: Rules
You are allowed to apply for a deadline extension for the assignment under the following conditions only.
Type:
Category A
An illness that requires the student to miss all of his or her classes for 2 days or more.
Category B
A period of grief for loss of a family member or friend.
Category C
A family emergency.
Category D
Late enrollment due to filling vacancies.
A valid documentation of proof is required prior to the assignment deadline.
Why Rule 1? Keep things fair, encourage good time management, and show appreciation for on-time submission students.
STA 1132 Descriptive Statistics: Workload
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total | 100 |
| Lectures and tutorials | 30 |
| Independent learning | 70 |
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