This course has a prerequisite of Math 290. The text is: Wayne L. Winston, Operations Research, Applications and Algorithms, 3rd Edition, Duxbury Press. (This book will be used next quarter for Math 371.)
The following sections of the book will be covered (all or in part):
| Chapter 1 | Introduction to Operations Research |
| Chapter 2 | Basic Linear Algebra |
| Chapter 3 | Introduction to Linear Programming |
| Chapter 4 | The Simplex Algorithm |
| Chapter 6 | Sensitivity Analysis and Duality |
| Chapter 7 | Transportation, Assignment and Transshipment |
| Chapter 8 | Network Models |
| Chapter 9 | Integer Programming |
Grading will be based on:
| Midterm | 25% |
| Quizzes and Projects | 40% |
| Comprehensive Final | 25% |
Grades will be determined according to the following scale.
| 93-100 = A | 90-92 = A- | |
| 87-89 = B+ | 83-86 = B | 80-82 = B- |
| 77-79 = C+ | 73-76 = C | 70-72 = C- |
| 67-69 = D+ | 60-66 = D | |
| <60 = F |
Homework will usually be assigned from each section of the text we cover. This homework will be the basis of class discussion the following day and will also be a guide to the material to be included on tests. Homework will not be collected.
Regular attendance is expected and attendance will be recorded. Attendance is not directly calculated in the student's grade, however, poor attendance usually results in lower test scores. Students who frequently miss class without good reason should not expect the instructor to spend extra time helping them catch up.
You will need to spend time in the computer lab periodically to do homoework. There are lots of hours available; please plan your time accordingly. All software used in this class consists of spreadsheets written by me. If you have your own copy of Microsoft Excel® you may get your own (free) copies of the spreadsheets from me.
Many mathematics students need assistance beyond what can be given during the normal class hour. Please arrange to see me for help at the earliest sign that you are having difficulty.
Cheating. Calculators will normally NOT be permitted for tests. Any form of unauthorized assistance (such as crib notes, using a calculator where it is not permitted, copying from a neighbor's paper, etc.) will result in a grade of zero for the test and an official report to the office of the Academic Dean. A second instance in this class, or a report from the Academic Dean that the student has been involved in previous cheating instances will result in a grade of "F" for the class and a referral to the judicial system.
Records. You are expected to keep all returned papers in case there is any disagreement over record keeping. If you take a test and it is not returned to you when others receive theirs please check promptly. Claims at the end of the term that the instructor lost papers will not be honored.
A Note: If at any time you are unclear about policies or procedures in this class or about your status in the class please see me for clarificaiton.
A Final Note: With all this said, we can put it in the background and begin to learn some mathematics. Operations Research is challenging, but if you take up the challenge it can even be fun.
|
www.otterbein.edu --> Academics --> Academic Departments --> Mathematics and Computer Science --> Full Time and Emeritus Faculty --> Deever, David L. (Dr.) --> Mathematics 370, Operations Research I |