I.              Course Description:

This course is an introductory treatment to the field of Decision Theory, Linear Programming, Project Management and Waiting Lines (Queueing Theory).  It is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students.  The field of Operations Research is dynamic, and very much a part of many of the good things that are happening in business organizations.  The subject matter represents a blend of concepts from general management, cost accounting , industrial engineering, quantitative methods, and statistics. 

II.            Prerequisites, Helpful Knowledge and Skills:

The student should have a sound knowledge of mathematical concepts usually acquired in courses such as Finite Math. I & II (MAT 151, & MAT 152) and Statistics (MAT 301).

III.           Learning Objectives/Outcomes:

After completing this course the student should have the knowledge of the principles, concepts and applications of  Operations Research.  Many of these principles and concepts are applicable to other aspects of the student’s professional and personal life.  Consequently, the student should expect the benefits of studying  Operations Researc to serve him/her in those areas as well.

IV.           Methodology:

The mode of delivery for learning are class discussion, assignments, and three examinations.  Class discussion of the subject matter concepts and interactive dialogue among students and the instructor is expected to ensure clear understanding of production and operations management concepts and its applications to problem-solving.

V.            Resources:

Text:       Production /Operations Management,  Eighth Edition.

                By;  William J. Stevenson

                IRWIN/McGraw-Hill

VI.           Evaluation & Grading:

The student’s learning is evaluated continuously through class interactions, assignments, and three Exams.  The course grade is based on the student performance on the three exams. and class participation.

                Exam I:                                                                   20%

                Exam II:                                                                  20%

                Exam III:                                                                20%                                                      

                Exam IV:                                                                20%                                                      

                Class Participation:                                               20%

VII.         Course Outline:

(2/11- 3/4):

1.             Decision Theory                                                                Supplement To Chapter  5/Page 195.

                Assignment: Page 209/#s. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 17, 19

                Exam I  (On Decision Theory),   20% of grade.

(3/4- 4/1):

2.           Linear Programming                                                            Supplement To Chapter  6/Page 265.

                Assignment: Page 290/#s. 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 11

                Exam II (On Linear Programming),   20% of grade.

(4/1, 4/29):

4.             Project Management                                                                                   Chapter  17/Page 725.

                Assignment: Page 767/#s. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 15.

                 Exam III (On Project Management),   20% of grade.

(4/29, 5/25):

5.            Waiting Lines and Simulation                                                                      Chapter 18/Page 777.

                Assignment: Page 808/#s 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18

                Exam IV (On Waiting Lines and Simulation),   20% of grade.