MA2210 MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN DECISION MAKING TERM D19

MA 2210: Syllabus

Professor: Marcus Sarkis

Office: SH009A, msarkis@wpi.edu

Homepage of the course: http://www.wpi.edu/~msarkis/MA2210/course.html

Check daily the above homepage, everything of the course will be posted there. Homework, suggested problems, topics covered, etc

Office Hours: by appointment via e-mail or let me know after class. Usually I am in my office from 11am-2pm MTRF

Lecture : MTRF 10:00am-10:50am SH309

Conference : W 10:10:50am SH202

PLA : Caroline M. Johnston (cmjohnston@wpi.edu) R 11am - 1pm at SH014 (from Mar 28th to the end of the course). Or by appointment via email

Textbook: Introduction to Operations Research, Tenth Edition, 2015, Frederick S. Hiller and Gerald J. Lieberman. ISBN 978-0-07-352345-3. Mc Graw Hill Education.

Course Description : This course introduces students to the principles of decision theory as applied to the planning, design and management of complex projects. It will be useful to students in all areas of engineering, actuarial mathematics as well as those in such interdis ciplinary areas as environmental studies. It emphasizes quantitative, analytic approaches to decision making using the tools of applied mathematics, operations research, probability and computations. Topics covered include: the systems approach, mathematic al modeling, optimization, and decision analyses. Case studies from various areas of engineering or actuarial mathematics are used to illustrate applications of the materials covered in this course.

Grades : A: 100% - 90%, B: 89% - 80%, C: 79% - 70%

Grading Scheme: The final grade can be affected by factors such as attendance, participation, effort and progress. The following ingredients determine the final grade:

  • Make up exams will only be allowed in the event of a documented emergency. You are responsible for avoiding conflicts with the exams. Do not plan to leave campus for the term before the final exam.
  • In general you are allowed to work together on homework assignments, but your solutions must be written up independently. Late assignments without prior consent of the professor will not be accepted and will receive a zero grade. Extensions will be granted only in the event of unforeseen emergencies or extenuating situations that you discuss with the professor in advance.
  • The class is mandatory. If you need to miss a class with a very professional justified reason, let me know before the class, I will see a way to help you with the missing class.

      Academic Dishonety:

      As a student in this course, you are expected to familiarize yourself with WPI's Academic Integrity policies which can be found at https://www.wpi.edu/about/policies/academic-integrity. All acts of fabrication, plagiarism, cheating, and facilitation will be prosecuted according to the university's policy. If you are ever unsure as to whether your intended actions are considered academically honest or not, please see Professor Sarkis (or check https://www.wpi.edu/sites/default/files/2018/08/24/OnlineFINAL2018-19CodeofConduct.pdf .

      Students with Disabilities:

      If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you have medical information to share with me that may impact your performance or participation in this course, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. If you have approved accommodations, please request your accommodation letters online through the Office of Disability Services Student Portal. If you have not already done so, students with disabilities who need to utilize accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. This office can be contacted via email: disabilityservices@wpi.edu. See https://www.wpi.edu/offices/office-disability-services , or via phone: (508) 831-4908, or in person: 124 Daniels Hall.