Stochastic Models in Operations
Research/Operations Research II
MATH 03.412 1/MATH 03.512 1 Dr. Christopher J. Lacke Fall, 2007 Tuesday/ Thursday 4:45 - 6:00 How to reach me: Office - Robinson 228J Phone - (856) 256-4500 x 3897 Office Hours: M 1:45 – 2:45, T 11:00-12:00, Th 3:00-4:00, F 9:30
– 10:30 or by appointment Required Text: Introduction to Operations Research. 8th edition by Hillier and Lieberman. McGraw-Hill, Boston, 2004. Take the time to read the text! Grading: Homework 30% Homework problems from the book will be assigned and collected approximately every third class. Additional problems will be assigned as needed. Each homework assigned will be assigned a rational number grade and your grade for the semester will be calculated as the sum of the numerators divided by the sum of the denominators (lowest homework dropped). If a homework assignment is not turned in on time, it may be submitted within 48 hours of the class, subject to a 15% deduction. After 48 hours, the homework will be assigned a grade of zero (0). On the Midterms and Final Exam the lowest of your three exams will count 15%, the highest will count 25% apiece. Each midterm exam will have a take-home and an in-class component. The Final Exam will be cumulative and take-home; however, two-thirds of the material will come from the sections covered after the second exam. You will also have a case study that will be due during the semester. You are allowed to work in pairs on the case studies. Each pair will select a different case study and present the results at the end of the semester. Although Class Participation/Effort is not formally listed, a strong effort and attendance record can provide the "benefit of the doubt" for those with borderline grades. Attendance/Make-up/Missed Assignments -. Attendance will be taken on an occasional basis. If you want to do well in this course, then the first step is simple – show up. I can’t guarantee what you’ll earn if you come to every class, but I’m pretty certain what you’ll earn if you have a lousy attendance record. If you are unable to take an exam for any reason (including mild illness), you must notify me in advance! This can be done by speaking with me in person, over the phone, or by leaving me a phone-or e-mail message. If your excuse is reasonable, something will be worked out. If you do not speak with me until after the exam, a make-up will be given only in the case of an extreme emergency. Academic Honesty: The work on the exams must be your own. If you are caught cheating, you will receive an F (0) on what you cheated on. I reserve the right to contact the Provost’s Office to begin expulsion procedures. A second infraction will result in contacting the Provost’s Office. By the way, each exam has multiple versions, so copying from a neighbor will be an obvious infraction. Cell Phones and Musical Devices (Walkmen, MP3 players) are to be turned off for the duration of the class. All electronic devices other than your graphing calculator must be turned off during all in-class quizzes and exams. Failure to do so will fall under the academic honesty policies. Office Hours/Questions/Extra Help – I will be glad to help you if you need it. Office hours are on a first-come/first-serve basis. When a number of students show up, I may move to the table in the middle of the math office (you’ll see me), or possibly into the math conference room (where you wouldn’t see me). Make sure that you check with in the conference room or with the secretary if I am not available during office hours. If you can’t come during office hours, please set up an appointment with me or send me your question via e-mail. Most importantly, do not wait until you have been in trouble for three or four weeks to come see me. By that time, most people are so far behind that they can’t catch up. Students With Disabilities and Special Needs: Please speak with me as early in the semester as possible so that we can make appropriate accomodations for you. If necessary, you can also contact the Office of Special Services in Memorial Hall (x4233). Material To Be Covered: |