DSCI 5180 Introduction to the Business Decision Process

Instructor Contact
Name: Dmitry Anokhin
Office Location: BLB 319F
Office Hours: Some office hours will be held through my Zoom link: https://unt.zoom.us/j/2406115731. I
will be available from:
 Tuesday (Zoom): noon-1:00 pm
 Tuesday (Zoom): 6:00-8:00 pm (Jan. 13-Mar. 7)
 Wednesday (In-person): noon-2:00 pm or by appointment
Email: Dmitry.Anokhin@unt.edu
Communication Expectations: The primary mode of communication is email. Allow up to 48 hours for a
reply. I will maintain regular office hours and you are welcome to ask questions during that time.

Welcome to UNT!
As members of the UNT community, we have all made a commitment to be part of an institution that
respects and values the identities of the students and employees with whom we interact. UNT does not
tolerate identity-based discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. UNT’s full Non-Discrimination Policy
can be found in the UNT Policies section of the syllabus.

Course Description
The aim of this course is to cover basic statistical skill sets so that the user can perform and interpret
advanced analysis. Topics include hypothesis testing, simple regression, multiple regression (including
qualitative variable coding, and model building). We will utilize statistical tables, calculators, and Excel to
achieve our objective. The projects and assignments will be geared toward using quantitative methods
for business decision making.

Course Structure
This course is primarily lecture-based. All assignments will be accessible via the textbook publisher's
website (Hawkes Learning). Additionally, you will be required to work on a project throughout the
semester, with submissions made through Canvas. Any supplementary course resources will also be
provided on Canvas.

Course Prerequisites or Other Restrictions

There are no required prerequisite UNT classes for this course. However, to succeed, students should
possess knowledge of basic undergraduate statistics. For those with deficiencies in this background, UNT
and the College of Business have partnered with Ivy Software and Responsive.net to offer self-paced
online course modules as an alternative means to meet this requirement. The equivalent course module
in Ivy Software is "Business Math and Statistics," and in Responsive.net, it is "Statistics Foundation."
Additionally, students should have access to a laptop or desktop with the capability to connect to UNT
virtual systems for accessing statistical software, retrieving and viewing media, and accessing any lecture

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materials provided in Canvas. Furthermore, students must be able to complete online assignments in
the Hawkes Learning System (HLS).

Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Read and communicate in the language of applied business statistics.

2. Interpret common probability distributions, statistical tables and articulate the role of
experimental designs.
3. Construct confidence intervals and interpret the meaning in business context.
4. Construct and test hypothesis using sample and population data.
5. Build models using Simple and Multiple Regression.
6. Acquire the ability to use statistical calculator, Microsoft Excel and software such as Minitab to
do analysis.
7. Use a computer to describe and analyze numerical data in business context.
8. Select appropriate statistical techniques that can help them in evaluating or justifying business
decisions.
9. In general, acquire a positive attitude toward business statistics and how it is relevant for your
future coursework and decision making.

Materials
The required text for this course is: Discovering Business Statistics, Second Edition, Nottingham and
Hawkes, Hawkes Learning Systems.

The required software for this course includes Hawkes Learning, Excel, and JMP/SPSS/Minitab. Please
find details about each software below.

Hawkes Learning: Discovering Business Statistics by Nottingham

This software is REQUIRED to complete the assigned work (organized in Modules) for the class. Your
personal access code to the software will enable you complete the lesson certifications and Web-based
tests, (called HLS lessons and Module Quizzes). The software may be purchased online at Hawkes
Learning website (http://www.hawkeslearning.com/). Once you have purchased the access-rights to the
software, you may complete any/all class-work using HLS Network version accessed through the HLS
portal (https://learn.hawkeslearning.com/Portal/User/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fPortal). When registering
for the course, be sure to enter your name as the registrar at UNT has it; and choose University of North
Texas-Denton as the campus. Remember to choose your appropriate Section (DSCI 5180 – Sec 006-
Spring 2025 Anokhin). The software includes access to the eBook. So, hard copy of the Text is NOT
required, unless you want it (for whatever reasons).

Microsoft Excel with Data Analysis (solver-options activated)

You may be familiar with Excel; but its essential use for this course is illustrated in the Text (under the
"Discovering Technology' segment) and on the Hawkes Learning website
(https://www.hawkeslearning.com/Statistics/dbs/technology.html). As a UNT student, you can install
Microsoft Office for free through the UIT Help Desk (https://it.unt.edu/installoffice365).

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JMP/SPSS
You can access JMP/SPSS by browser via the Ryan College of Business’ virtual computer laboratory.
Download access software at https://cob.unt.edu/lab/virtual-lab . You need create a free JMP account
to activate and use version 18 (https://my.jmp.com/jmpportal/MyJmpLogin?language=en_US).

Minitab
This software is no longer available in the VMware, but can be purchased for cheap at estore (onthehub)
or downloaded for a two-week trial access at: https://www.minitab.com/en-us/products/minitab/free-
trial/ . If you are downloading the trial version, do it during the last 2 weeks of your 16-week semester.
On the hub link for 6 month rental :
https://untsystem.onthehub.com/WebStore/OfferingsOfMajorVersionList.aspx?pmv=00f71847-317c-
eb11-8135-000d3af41938&cmi_mnuMain=433748da-f0a6-e811-8109-
000d3af41938&cmi_mnuMain_child=8c2b89ad-2ba2-e811-8109-000d3af41938

Course Technology & Skills

Please ensure access to the following:

 Laptop and Reliable internet access
 The Zoom app on laptop/desktop and optionally on your smart phone or other suitable devices.
 UNT's Respondus Lockdown Browser on the laptop/desktop. You may need to install Respondus
Lockdown Browser (https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=165715487)
for your final exam.
 Microsoft Office Suite
 Canvas Technical Requirements
(https://clear.unt.edu/supported-technologies/canvas/requirements)

Computer Skills & Digital Literacy

Provide a list of course-specific technical skills learners must have to succeed in the course, such as:
 Sending and receiving email
 Creating, sending, and receiving Microsoft Word documents
 Create, edit and do analysis (using simple formulas) in Microsoft Excel
 Basic knowledge of Probability distribution tables
 Posting to discussion boards
 Printing Word documents or opening and printing PDF files, using free Adobe Acrobat Reader
 Navigating Canvas

Technical Assistance
Part of working in the online environment involves dealing with the inconveniences and frustration
that can arise when technology breaks down or does not perform as expected. Here at UNT we have a
Student Help Desk that you can contact for help with Canvas or other technology issues.

UIT Help Desk: UIT Student Help Desk site (http://www.unt.edu/helpdesk/index.htm)

Email: helpdesk@unt.edu
Phone: 940-565-2324
In Person: Sage Hall, Room 130
Walk-In Availability: 8am-9pm

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Telephone Availability:
 Sunday: noon-midnight; Saturday: 9am-5pm
 Monday-Thursday: 8am-midnight; Friday: 8am-8pm
Laptop Checkout: 8am-7pm
For additional support, visit Canvas Technical Help (https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-
10554-4212710328)

Rules of Engagement
Rules of engagement refer to the way students are expected to interact with each other and with their
instructors. Here are some general guidelines:
 While the freedom to express yourself is a fundamental human right, any communication that
utilizes cruel and derogatory language on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information,
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law will
not be tolerated.
 Treat your instructor and classmates with respect in any communication online or face-to-face,
even when their opinion differs from your own.
 Ask for and use the correct name and pronouns for your instructor and classmates.
 Speak from personal experiences. Use “I” statements to share thoughts and feelings. Try not to
speak on behalf of groups or other individuals’ experiences.
 Use your critical thinking skills to challenge other people’s ideas, instead of attacking individuals.
 Avoid using all caps while communicating digitally. This may be interpreted as “YELLING!”
 Be cautious when using humor or sarcasm in emails or discussion posts as tone can be difficult
to interpret digitally.
 Avoid using “text-talk” unless explicitly permitted by your instructor.
 Proofread and fact-check your sources.
 Keep in mind that online posts can be permanent, so think first before you type.

See these Engagement Guidelines (https://clear.unt.edu/online-communication-tips) for more

information.

Course Requirements
This course consists of a total of five content modules. Each Module-work will involve completion of the
constituent lessons (HLS quizzes/certification), followed by a Module Quiz (summary quiz as WebTest).
The following will be utilized to assess students’ learning/grading.

Assignment Points Possible Percentage of

Final Grade

Participation 15 points 3%
 Introduction Discussion Forum (2 points)
 Signed Ethics Statement (3 points)
 Register in HLS and complete first lesson (HLS
7.2) @ 10 points
HLS Lessons/Certifications (Next 20 @ 10 points each) 200 points 40%
Module Quizzes (5 @ 25 points each) 125 points 25%

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 Assignment Points Possible Percentage of
Final Grade

Project 60 points 12%

 Midterm Report (20 points)
 Final Report (40 points)
Final Exam 100 points 20%
Extra Credit (2 additional HLS and possible PhD 20 points 4%
surveys)
Total Points Possible 500 points (+20 100%
possible extra
credit points)

Participation
We want you to get a head start as soon as possible and I want to give you an incentive for doing this
(that is why we are giving 15 points for this effort).

 3 points: For turning in the ethics statement (signed ethics statement).

 2 points: For posting a brief introduction about yourself in the Introduction Discussion Board. I
have started with my introduction. I feel graduate studies is more of peer-to-peer learning
rather than instructor-student learning, so knowing your batch mates is important. I want to
initiate/cultivate that in my class.
 10 points: Register on the HLS website for this course and complete first HLS assignments. HLS
Lessons/Certifications

The primary resource of instruction is the Hawkes Learning Systems (HLS): Business Statistics, which
consists of a series of lessons. For ease, selected lessons are set in sequential Modules. In all, the course
has 5 modules, which all require the completion of 4 to 6 lessons within each, for a total of 23
lessons/Hawkes assignments. (The first one is part of intro, next 20 are 10 points each, if you complete
additional ones – that is considered as bonus, and you receive 10 points for each). Note: The final
module is very useful, so don’t skip the final two!

Each lesson should be completed by:

1. First, attending lectures,

2. Following the demonstration provided therein,
3. Doing a few practice exercises, and then
4. Finally, completing its certification.

Please note that the lesson numbers generally correspond with the chapter and section numbers in both
the textbook and e-book. The questions in the certification segment must be answered sequentially as
you progress through the material. Certification in specific lessons confirms your proficiency in the
content covered. When using the HLS web portal, your certification results are automatically recorded in
the Gradebook. However, before exiting HLS, please ensure that your work has been properly recorded.
If you complete the Hawkes Learning System (HLS) assignments on time, you will receive the full 10
points. Each week that an assignment is late results in a 25% deduction from the points for that
assignment. Timely certification is crucial for effective learning and maximizing your credits and overall

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grade in the course. Please do not plan on completing multiple certifications in a single sitting (no more
than two to three at a time). It is essential to get an early start on the modules. Further details regarding
due dates are provided later in this syllabus.

The tutorials in HLS are intended to instruct and train you in the certification procedure. The assigned
readings of the sections from the Text present a supplement to these tutorials. These sections may be
read with the matching study/reading material before attempting each HLS lesson. The end-of-the-
chapter exercises are meant to further reinforce the material. Many such exercises have answers at the
back of the text, for verification.

Reading of the material that is not directly assigned for any reason (but is presented in the Text) also
may help develop better appreciation for the methodologies. (For example: read up Lessons 1 through 7
(Chapters 1 through 7 of the Text) if you need a quick review of the course pre-requisite material; or
Chapter sections 13. 6, 7 and 9 before moving to Chapter 14 in the assigned segments etc.). But such
reading is not considered essential for the course (else it would be assigned too). Such reading is
recommended specially for the students that plan on taking another follow-up course, and/or have a
little more time and inclination. You should also make note of the concepts that underlie the repetitive
arithmetic of the HLS, as you would in a face-to-face class.

Random Knowledge checks

Since the HLS assignments are done without any in-class monitoring tools, we reserve the right to test
you further on your submissions during the semester. We would randomly check your knowledge on the
topics and see how you answered the assignments. As long as it is your work, you will NOT have any
issues. Only students who plagiarize will be reported to the Dean of students for further actions.
Remember, anything you submit to the class should be your work and you should be able to explain the
answer and repeat/show the process again when questioned.

Module Quizzes (See deadlines in schedule)

After the completion of the lessons in each Module of the course you should complete a Module Quiz
(covering the lessons that constituted the part, like the mid-terms, in face-to-face classes). Module
Quizzes will be available for taking only in specific time-windows that match/follow the stipulated work.
This is done, to ensure that we follow a general timeline.

Statistics is easier absorbed in smaller doses; so please spread your consumption over a longer time.
Plan on having a few alternative time slots for the HLS work; that way you may afford a break if/when
the material appears hard.

For each Module Quiz, you will get two attempts, and the highest one will count. Module quizzes have
strict deadlines. Each module quiz has about 6-15 questions and has an assigned time of one hour from
the time you start.

Project
You can appreciate the subject only when you apply it yourself to your environment (either work or
something you are familiar with). This course covers topics such as Normal distribution, confidence
intervals, comparison of means and statistical regression. These are important fundamental topics, but it
gets lost in the details. I want you to appreciate the importance of it. The aim of the project is to achieve
that.

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Midterm Report (20 points)
This report should be no more than four pages in length. It should clearly identify your data source and
outline what you aim to accomplish based on the topics learned in this course. Before proceeding, you
are encouraged to discuss your project with me via email or during office hours. The preferred
discussion mode is through a Zoom meeting or an in-person office visit. If you choose to use email,
please be specific in your queries. Feedback on the report will typically be provided within 7-14 days
following the submission deadline. It is essential to formulate questions you would like to explore using
the data, particularly those related to the first three modules of the course. For more details, please
refer to the Project Module. Key considerations for the project include selecting datasets large enough
to satisfy the central limit theorem—ideally with around 100 data points or more. Develop meaningful
questions that require statistical validation. Some potential data sources and example questions will be
provided in a separate project documentation. Please note that if the data is inadequate, a score of 0
will be assigned for the midterm report. However, feedback will be provided to help you make the
necessary improvements for the final project. The project must be completed using statistical software
capable of handling large datasets; Excel is prohibited for multiple regression analysis.

Final Report (40 points)

The final report should be no more than five pages. The dataset and actual analysis should be submitted
as an appendix. Present the findings using the skillset acquired (topics covered) in class. Include the
dataset along with the analysis (could be excel or any statistical package).

Written (Typed) Work Submission

Students are required to submit written assignments for this class to Turnitin, a web-based plagiarism
detection service. Before submitting your paper to Turnitin, please remove your title page and other
personal information. Any paper that is not submitted to Turnitin may not be accepted by the instructor
and may not be graded.

Final Exam
The final comprehensive quiz/exam will cover all 25 HLS lessons. The final exam consists of
approximately 20 questions, some of which include multiple parts, and will have a time limit of two hours
from the moment you begin. This exam will be administered in class during finals week. Please refer to
the final exam schedule for specific details.

Extra Credit
If you complete all HLS assignments, you will receive bonus points—10 points for each of the last two
assignments. In theory, if you complete all 23 HLS assignments and submit 20 of them on time, you
could earn an additional 20 points. There may also be opportunities to earn bonus points by
participating in surveys, research studies, and/or completing participation quizzes, with up to 10 bonus
points available. In total, there is an opportunity to earn up to 20 additional points (4% of the grade) by
completing all assignments on time. I strongly encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities
to achieve success in this course.

Grading
Include the grading scale (A-F) along with the point totals/percentages you will use to calculate the final
grade. For example:
A = 90-100%

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B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 50-59%

Course Evaluation
Student Perceptions of Teaching (SPOT) is the student evaluation system for UNT and allows students
the ability to confidentially provide constructive feedback to their instructor and department to improve
the quality of student experiences in the course. The survey will be enabled by the University
Administration toward the end of the semester; and will be accessible through your my.unt.edu. Please
complete it in the time-window provided.
Course Policies
Email Correspondence
All electronic communication will be conducted over email (not on canvas). All student emails to the
instructor will be sent from the student’s official UNT email with a subject line starting with: DSCI 5180:
<Type of concern>. Emails sent in violation of these guidelines will be ignored. All grade related
questions and concerns need to be communicated in writing over email (not on canvas) with the subject
line: DSCI 5180: Grade Concern. Any grade-related emails should only contain information relevant to
the grade in question. Any references to your grades in other courses, or the impact of the grade on your
overall academic standing are irrelevant and will result in the grade concern being dismissed

Assignment Policy
Content and lectures are subject to change relative to any number of situations that could arise (including
any possible weather-related ones). Hence, necessities of making any changes in the lesson/module due-
dates appearing in this syllabus are possible
All HLS completed lessons/modules must be registered onto the HLS website by the due date to receive
full credit. On completion of a module in a COB lab, or at home, you should save the HLS certification
code to your disk. If you are connected to the internet the module will register automatically but always
double check that you have received credit by going to your progress report in Hawkes learning

Excuses
Please be judicious in requesting excuses and refrain from doing so without valid reasons. It is important
that you communicate with me in advance if you anticipate being absent, so I can evaluate and
determine whether your request for an excused absence can be accommodated.

Examination Policy
No make-up exams, quizzes or assignments are given without an appropriate University approved
excuse. The exam will be administered online and may require lockdown browser. You cannot use any
outside resources like Google or third-party websites or person to complete the exam, using it would be
considered ethical violation. Any issues related to on time completion or credit for the modules and
online quizzes/exams should be resolved with the instructor within one week following their respective

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due dates. Such issues cannot be considered weeks later and especially not during compilation of the
final grades, at the end of the semester.

Late Work
There are no late submissions for Module quizzes, projects and Final Exam. They have strict deadlines.
Late submissions (of HLS assignments) still receive partial credit, every week you are late you lose 25%
of the points.

Attendance Policy
In-person class attendance is expected. No standard accommodations for non-attending students will be
provided. Come on time and stay for the duration of each class. It is critical that you not only attend class
meetings but are fully engaged and participating in such meetings. Excessive absences and/or failure to
participate will impact your grade. Specifically, more than 3 absences without a documented medical
reason may reduce your overall points by ½ a letter (25 points) and more than 6 absences may reduce
your grade by one letter (50 points). Coming to class late (defined by the instructor as 6:35 pm or after)
more than 3 times or abstaining from participating in more than three instructor presented opportunities
may reduce your overall points by (12.5 points) and coming late or abstaining from participation more
than 6 times may reduce your overall points by ½ a letter (25 points). In addition, if you must miss a
class, you remain fully responsible for all material, changes in the schedule, and other information given
during class.

Discrepancies Between Canvas and Hawkes Learning

The Module-wise coverage given here is general in nature. Should there be any conflict between this
and what is laid out in detail in the assignment of the lessons in HLS, the latter takes precedence; so,
please be mindful of checking the due dates within the HLS Progress reports.

Student Grievances
Any unresolved issue (affecting grade/standing etc.) remaining at the end of the semester may be
followed up with me ASAP. This may save initiation of any appeals procedures (though time-consuming,
those options are always available to students).

Photo ID Requirement for Exams and Quizzes

You may be required to show your student ID card for submitting exams and/or quizzes in class.

Syllabus Change Policy

The syllabus provided is tentative and subject to change. Any changes made will be notified to students
via Canvas or in class.

UNT Policies
Academic Integrity Policy
Academic Integrity Standards and Consequences. According to UNT Policy 06.003, Student Academic
Integrity, academic dishonesty occurs when students engage in behaviors including, but not limited to
cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, forgery, plagiarism, and sabotage. A finding of

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academic dishonesty may result in a range of academic penalties or sanctions ranging from admonition
to expulsion from the University. For this course, the ITDS ethics statement clearly delineates what
activities are considered as violation, including some examples. An academic integrity violation will lead
to a "F" grade in this course.

ADA Policy
UNT makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking
accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Access (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a
disability is verified, the ODA will provide a student with an accommodation letter to be delivered to
faculty to begin a private discussion regarding one’s specific course needs. Students may request
accommodations at any time; however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as
possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new
letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to
implementation in each class. For additional information see the ODA website

The College of Business Administration complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making
reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disability. If you have an established disability as
defined in the "Act" and would like to request accommodation, please contact the ODA and your
instructor (Dr. Anokhin) as soon as possible: the instructor’s office hours and phone number are in the
syllabus.

Prohibition of Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (Policy 16.004)

The University of North Texas (UNT) prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or
state law in its application and admission processes; educational programs and activities; employment
policies, procedures, and processes; and university facilities. The University takes active measures to
prevent such conduct and investigates and takes remedial action when appropriate.

Emergency Notification & Procedures

UNT uses a system called Eagle Alert to quickly notify students with critical information in the event of
an emergency (i.e., severe weather, campus closing, and health and public safety emergencies like
chemical spills, fires, or violence). In the event of a university closure, please refer to Canvas for
contingency plans for covering course materials.

Retention of Student Records

Student records pertaining to this course are maintained in a secure location by the instructor of record.
All records such as exams, answer sheets (with keys), and written papers submitted during the duration
of the course are kept for at least one calendar year after course completion. Course work completed
via the Canvas online system, including grading information and comments, is also stored in a safe
electronic environment for one year. Students have the right to view their individual record; however,
information about student’s records will not be divulged to other individuals without proper written
consent. Students are encouraged to review the Public Information Policy and the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) laws and the University’s policy. See UNT Policy 10.10, Records
Management and Retention for additional information.

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Acceptable Student Behavior
Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students'
opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum
at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom and the
instructor may refer the student to the Dean of Students to consider whether the student's conduct
violated the Code of Student Conduct. The University's expectations for student conduct apply to all
instructional forums, including University and electronic classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips,
etc. Visit UNT’s Code of Student Conduct (https://deanofstudents.unt.edu/conduct) to learn more.

Access to Information - Eagle Connect

Students’ access point for business and academic services at UNT is located at: my.unt.edu. All official
communication from the University will be delivered to a student’s Eagle Connect account. For more
information, please visit the website that explains Eagle Connect and how to forward e-mail Eagle
Connect (https://it.unt.edu/eagleconnect).

Student Evaluation Administration Dates

Student feedback is important and an essential part of participation in this course. The student
evaluation of instruction is a requirement for all organized classes at UNT. The survey will be made
available during weeks 13, 14 and 15 of the long semesters to provide students with an opportunity to
evaluate how this course is taught. Students will receive an email from "UNT SPOT Course Evaluations
via IASystem Notification" (no-reply@iasystem.org) with the survey link. Students should look for the
email in their UNT email inbox. Simply click on the link and complete the survey. Once students
complete the survey they will receive a confirmation email that the survey has been submitted. For
additional information, please visit the SPOT website (http://spot.unt.edu/) or email spot@unt.edu.

Sexual Assault Prevention

UNT is committed to providing a safe learning environment free of all forms of sexual misconduct,
including sexual harassment sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Federal
laws (Title IX and the Violence Against Women Act) and UNT policies prohibit discrimination on the basis
of sex, and therefore prohibit sexual misconduct. If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual
harassment, relationship violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault, there are campus resources available
to provide support and assistance. UNT’s Survivor Advocates can assist a student who has been
impacted by violence by filing protective orders, completing crime victim’s compensation applications,
contacting professors for absences related to an assault, working with housing to facilitate a room
change where appropriate, and connecting students to other resources available both on and off
campus. The Survivor Advocates can be reached at SurvivorAdvocate@unt.edu or by calling the Dean of
Students Office at 940-565- 2648. Additionally, alleged sexual misconduct can be non-confidentially
reported to the Title IX Coordinator at oeo@unt.edu or at (940) 565 2759.

Important Notice for F-1 Students taking Distance Education Courses

Federal Regulation

To read detailed Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations for F-1 students taking online
courses, please go to the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations website (http://www.ecfr.gov/). The
specific portion concerning distance education courses is located at Title 8 CFR 214.2 Paragraph (f)(6)(i)
(G).

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The paragraph reads:

(G) For F-1 students enrolled in classes for credit or classroom hours, no more than the equivalent of
one class or three credits per session, term, semester, trimester, or quarter may be counted toward the
full course of study requirement if the class is taken on-line or through distance education and does not
require the student's physical attendance for classes, examination or other purposes integral to
completion of the class. An on-line or distance education course is a course that is offered principally
through the use of television, audio, or computer transmission including open broadcast, closed circuit,
cable, microwave, or satellite, audio conferencing, or computer conferencing. If the F-1 student's course
of study is in a language study program, no on-line or distance education classes may be considered to
count toward a student's full course of study requirement.

University of North Texas Compliance

To comply with immigration regulations, an F-1 visa holder within the United States may need to engage
in an on-campus experiential component for this course. This component (which must be approved in
advance by the instructor) can include activities such as taking an on-campus exam, participating in an
on-campus lecture or lab activity, or other on-campus experience integral to the completion of this
course.

If such an on-campus activity is required, it is the student’s responsibility to do the following:

(1) Submit a written request to the instructor for an on-campus experiential component within one
week of the start of the course.

(2) Ensure that the activity on campus takes place and the instructor documents it in writing with a
notice sent to the International Student and Scholar Services Office. ISSS has a form available that you
may use for this purpose.

Because the decision may have serious immigration consequences, if an F-1 student is unsure about his
or her need to participate in an on-campus experiential component for this course, s/he should contact
the UNT International Student and Scholar Services Office (telephone 940-565-2195 or email
internationaladvising@unt.edu) to get clarification before the one-week deadline.

Student Verification
UNT takes measures to protect the integrity of educational credentials awarded to students enrolled in
distance education courses by verifying student identity, protecting student privacy, and notifying
students of any special meeting times/locations or additional charges associated with student identity
verification in distance education courses.

See UNT Policy 07-002 Student Identity Verification, Privacy, and Notification and Distance Education
Courses (https://policy.unt.edu/policy/07-002).

Use of Student Work

A student owns the copyright for all work (e.g. software, photographs, reports, presentations, and email
postings) he or she creates within a class and the University is not entitled to use any student work
without the student’s permission unless all of the following criteria are met:

 The work is used only once.

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  The work is not used in its entirety.
 Use of the work does not affect any potential profits from the work.
 The student is not identified.
 The work is identified as student work.
If the use of the work does not meet all of the above criteria, then the University office or department
using the work must obtain the student’s written permission.

Download the UNT System Permission, Waiver and Release Form

Transmission and Recording of Student Images in Electronically Delivered Courses

1. No permission is needed from a student for his or her image or voice to be transmitted live via
videoconference or streaming media, but all students should be informed when courses are to
be conducted using either method of delivery.

2. In the event an instructor records student presentations, he or she must obtain permission from
the student using a signed release in order to use the recording for future classes in accordance
with the Use of Student-Created Work guidelines above.

3. Instructors who video-record their class lectures with the intention of re-using some or all of
recordings for future class offerings must notify students on the course syllabus if students'
images may appear on video. Instructors are also advised to provide accommodation for
students who do not wish to appear in class recordings.

Example: This course employs lecture capture technology to record class sessions. Students may
occasionally appear on video. The lecture recordings will be available to you for study purposes
and may also be reused in future course offerings.

No notification is needed if only audio and slide capture is used or if the video only records the
instructor's image. However, the instructor is encouraged to let students know the recordings will be
available to them for study purposes.

Academic Support & Student Services

Student Support Services
Mental Health
UNT provides mental health resources to students to help ensure there are numerous outlets to turn to
that wholeheartedly care for and are there for students in need, regardless of the nature of an issue or
its severity. Listed below are several resources on campus that can support your academic success and
mental well-being:

 Student Health and Wellness Center (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-health-and-

wellness-center)
 Counseling and Testing Services (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/counseling-and-testing-services)
 UNT Care Team (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/care)
 UNT Psychiatric Services (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-health-and-wellness-center/
services/psychiatry)

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  Individual Counseling (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/counseling-and-testing-services/services/
individual-counseling)

Chosen Names
A chosen name is a name that a person goes by that may or may not match their legal name. If you have
a chosen name that is different from your legal name and would like that to be used in class, please let
the instructor know. Below is a list of resources for updating your chosen name at UNT.

 UNT Records
 UNT ID Card
 UNT Email Address
 Legal Name

*UNT euIDs cannot be changed at this time. The collaborating offices are working on a process to make
this option accessible to UNT community members.

Pronouns
Pronouns (she/her, they/them, he/him, etc.) are a public way for people to address you, much like your
name, and can be shared with a name when making an introduction, both virtually and in-person. Just as
we ask and don’t assume someone’s name, we should also ask and not assume someone’s pronouns.

You can add your pronouns to your Canvas account so that they follow your name when posting to
discussion boards, submitting assignments, etc.

Below is a list of additional resources regarding pronouns and their usage:

o What are pronouns and why are they important?

o How do I use pronouns?
o How do I share my pronouns?
o How do I ask for another person’s pronouns?
o How do I correct myself or others when the wrong pronoun is used?

Additional Student Support Services

 Registrar (https://registrar.unt.edu/registration)
 Financial Aid (https://financialaid.unt.edu/)
 Student Legal Services (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-legal-services)
 Career Center (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/career-center)
 Multicultural Center (https://edo.unt.edu/multicultural-center)
 Counseling and Testing Services (https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/counseling-and-testing-services)
 Pride Alliance (https://edo.unt.edu/pridealliance)
 UNT Food Pantry (https://deanofstudents.unt.edu/resources/food-pantry)

Academic Support Services

 Academic Resource Center (https://clear.unt.edu/canvas/student-resources)
 Academic Success Center (https://success.unt.edu/asc)
 UNT Libraries (https://library.unt.edu/)
 Writing Lab (http://writingcenter.unt.edu/)
 MathLab (https://math.unt.edu/mathlab)

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 Tentative Schedule (Subject to Change)
Week Module Topics Important Dates
M1  HLS 7.2: The Normal Distribution Ethics Statement and
Jan 13-19  HLS 7.3: Assessing Normality Graphically Introduction posts are Due
 HLS 7.4: The Standard Normal Distribution (Jan. 19)
 HLS 8.2: The Distribution of the Sample Mean M1 HLS Lesson for 7.2 is Due
Jan 20-26 and the Central Limit Theorem (Jan. 19)
M1 Remaining HLS Lessons
are Due
(Jan. 26)

Jan 27- M2  HLS 9.1: Estimating the Population Mean, Sigma Quiz-1 (Feb. 5)
Feb 2 Known
 HLS 9.2: Estimating the Population Mean, Sigma
Feb 3-9 Unknown
 HLS 9.3: Estimating the Population Proportion

Feb 10-16 M2 HLS Lessons are Due

(Feb. 16)

 HLS 10.1: Introduction to Hypothesis Testing

Feb 17-23 M3 Quiz-2 (Feb. 19)
 HLS 10.2: Testing a Hypothesis about a
Feb 24- Population Mean, Sigma Known (z-value)
Mar 2
 HLS 10.3: Testing a Hypothesis about a
Population Mean, Sigma Unknown (t-value) M3 HLS Lessons are Due
(Mar. 9)
 HLS 10.4: The Relationship Between Confidence Mid-Term Report Due
Interval Estimation and Hypothesis Testing (Mar. 9)

 HLS 10.5: Testing a Hypothesis about a

Mar 3-9 Population Proportion (z-Value)

Mar 10-16 NO CLASSES. Spring Break

Mar 17- M4 Quiz-3 (Mar. 19)
23  HLS 11.1: Comparing Two Population Means
Mar 24-  HLS 11.2: Comparing Two Small Sample Means
30 (σ unknown)
 HLS 11.3: Paired Difference tests
Mar 31-  HLS 11.4: Comparing Two Proportions M4 HLS Lessons are Due
Apr 6  HLS 12.3: ANOVA Comparison of Multiple (Apr. 6)
Means (HLS exercise is only for 12.3. Review
12.1 and 12.2)

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 Tentative Schedule (Subject to Change)
Week Module Topics Important Dates
Apr 7-13 M5  HLS 13.1: The Simple Linear Regression Model Quiz-4 (Apr. 9)
Apr 14-20  HLS 13.3: Evaluating the Fit of the Linear
Regression Model
 HLS 14.1: Multiple Regression Model Quiz-5 (Apr. 30)
 HLS 14.2: The Coefficient of Determination and M5 HLS Lessons are Due
Apr 21-27 Adjusted R2 (May. 4)
 HLS 14.3: Multiple Regression and Inference on Project Final Report Due
Coefficients (May. 4)
Apr 28-  HLS 14.5 Models with Qualitative Independent
May 4 Variables

Comprehensive Final
May 5-11 ( May 5th, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

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