Department of Management
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Fall 2013
3560/41805/0 (3 Credit hours)
Management Science
Time: 02:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Wednesday
Location: FLETCHER 314
Contact Information:
Instructor
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Office Phone
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Email Address
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Parthasarati Dileepan, Ph.D.
Fletcher Hall 106
425-4675
3:00 - 4:30 T, Th; 12:00 – 2:00 W; and by appointment
Google Hangouts: [email protected]
[email protected]
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COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Concepts and applications of quantitative (mathematical) techniques, and
computer analysis for business decision making under deterministic and
stochastic conditions. Topics include mathematical model formulation, linear
programming, integer programming, goal programming, transportation problems,
assignment problems, network models, project scheduling, decision analysis,
queuing, dynamic programming, and Markov processes.
PREREQUISITES
MGT 2120, Mathematics 136, junior standing.
OBJECTIVES
Develop computer spreadsheet based expertise to recognize problems and
opportunities in various functional areas of business, analyze the problem data,
develop critical insights, and present the findings effectively. The following core
competencies will be covered in this course.
 Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
 Use modern technologies as one tool to effectively learn and communicate
 Recognize problems and opportunities, and be able to think critically.
 Analyze data and possess proficiency in the use of data.
 Integrate functional areas of business when analyzing problems.
TEXT
Practical Management Science, 4th Edition, Winston, Wayne L., and Albright, S.
Christian, ISBN-10: 1111531315, ISBN-13: 9781111531317, Cengage (2012)
GRADING
Three Exams
Home work
Attendance
300
120
30
EXAMS:
Make-up exam for missed exams will be given only if proper documentation of
the legitimate reasons is submitted within a week. No exceptions.
HOME WORK
No homework more than 5 weekdays late will be accepted
First two late homework – free, no penalty
Third and fourth late homework – 5% penalty per weekday
No late homework will be accepted after the fourth late
GRADING SCALE
A: Average > 90%; B: 80% < Average < 90%; C: 70% < Average < 80%; D:
60% < Average < 70%; F: Average < 60%
CLASS ETIQUETTE All cell phones, tablets, and other wifi devices must be switched off in
Airplane mode and put away during class. Students not observing this
rule will be asked to leave the classroom and marked absent – no
exceptions.
Fall 2013 - MGT 3560 Class Schedule (Subject to change)
Exam 1: September 18, 2013
Chapter Topic
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Introduction
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Spreadsheet modeling
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Optimization modeling
Exam 2: October 23, 2013
Chapter Topic
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Linear programming models
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Network models
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Optimization models with integer variables
Exam 3: December 7, 2012 – 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Chapter Topic
7
Non-linear programming models
11
Simulation models
12
Simulation models
Important Dates
September 18, 2013
October 20, 2013 (Sunday)
October 23, 2013
November 20, 2013
November 27, 2012
December 6, 2012 (Friday)
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Exam 1
Last day to drop with W
Exam 2
Last class
Holiday – Thanksgiving
Exam 3 (1 – 3 p.m.)
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importance of honesty in all dealings within the University community and that education is a cooperative
enterprise between student and teacher and between student and student. Any act of dishonesty violates
and weakens this relationship and lessens the value of the education which the student is pursuing. The
Honor Code and the Honor Court and its procedures are detailed in the Student Handbook.