Revised August 20, 2004
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OFFICE:Fletcher 400C
OFFICETuesday & Thursday12:15 - 1:30
HOURS:Wednesday 3:00 - 5:30
Others by appointment
TELEPHONE:(423)-4254410
TEXT:An Introduction to Management Science: Quantitative Approaches to Decision Making, by Anderson, Sweeney and Williams
(Thomson South-Western Publishing Company), Eleventh Edition.
OTHERThe solutions to all the textbook problems are placed on my web site at:
MATERIAL: You also can find the power point slides of my lectures on my web site.
BLACKBOARD:I will also be communicating with you through “Blackboard.” Go to to log into the Blackboard. To enhance student services, the University will use your UTC email address () for communications. (See for your exact address.) Please check your UTC email on a regular basis. If you have problems with accessing your email account, contact the Help Desk at 423/425-4000.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To introduce the student to the 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, transportation problems, assignment problems, project scheduling, and decision analysis. Other objectives of the course include:
Develop competency in written communication skills.
Use computer technologies for problem solving.
Analyze data and convert data to useful information.
Use the information to enhance critical thinking.
Work in a group and become a contributing team member.
COURSE CONDUCT
The course will be conducted primarily in a lecture-discussion manner. Homework will be required. In-class quizzes may or may not be announced. There will be no make - up for the daily quizzes. Thus, missed quizzes will receive a grade of zero. Two small-scale computer cases will be assigned during the term. These cases can be undertaken by individuals, or by groups of students (not to exceed 3 members per group).
It is assumed that you have a thorough knowledge of Excel.
EXAMINATIONS
There will be three examinations. If a student misses an examination without prior approval of the instructor, no makeup exam will be given and a grade of zero will be recorded. In case of a legitimate excuse and prior approval of the instructor, the makeup will be an objective comprehensive examination (covering the entire course), given at the end of the semester. Two small - scale computer cases will be assigned during the term. These cases can be undertaken by individuals, or by groups of students (not to exceed 3 members per group).
The course material will be organized as follows:
ChaptersExaminations
1, 2, 3.1, 3.21
3, 42
7, 8, 10, 14, others (time permitting)Final Examination
GRADING SYSTEM
Each part of the course receives the following points:
ItemsPoints
Test 1100
Test 2100
Final examination100
Daily quizzes and homework 50
Computer Cases 50
Total points400
GRADING SCALE
The grading scale will be no higher than:
360 – 400A
320 – 359B
280 – 319C
240 – 279D
Below 240F
OTHER COMMENTS
1.If you are a student with a disability and think that you might need special assistance or a special accommodation in this class or any other class, call the Office for Students with Disabilities/College Access Program at 425-4006 or go by the office, 110 Frist Hall. Examples of disabilities might include blindness/low vision, communication disorders, deafness/hearing impairments, emotional/psychological disabilities, learning disabilities, and other health impairments. This list is not exhaustive.
2.During the semester, numerous handouts will be distributed or e-mailed to you via Blackboard. If you miss a class or cannot down load a file, you are responsible for obtaining handouts, assignments and other information from your classmates.
3.Upon registration, all UTC students become subject to the rules and regulations of the Honor Code (see the Student Handbook page 41). The Honor Code is fully enforced in my classes.
The Honor Code is based upon the assumption that the student recognizes the fundamental 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 that the student is pursuing.
4.Feel free to come and talk to me about anything you wish to talk about.
I wish you a very prosperous semester.
Please turn off your cell phones when you come to class.
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