Course Requirements

Decision Models -to be handed out in the 1^st day of classes

We will use spreadsheets fairly extensively throughout the course.  In lectures we will refer to Excel 97 spreadsheet packages for Window 95.  This spreadsheet has extensive optimization capabilities built in. Crystal Ball is an add-in for Excel, which makes it much easier to run simulations in as spreadsheet.

There will be two homework assignments that will be assigned during the course. The homework is individually assignments, and is designed as practice for the final exam.  The main case can be done in groups of five or less and is due xx/xx/01.

The reading book has a set of practice problems. Many of these practice problems were based on past midterm and final examinations questions.  Some spreadsheets (in Excel.xls format) related to these problems can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.  The TA will go over the solutions to selected problems during the Monday review sessions or during office hours.

There will be four hours for the final exam, although most students should be able to finish in three hours. The exam will be open book and open notes.  A common final exam will be used for all sections of the course. 

The course will be based on a weighted average of the homework, main case and the final exam. The weights will be 20% for the homework, 30% for the main case, and 50% for the final.

There will be a weekly review session for the course.  They will be held on Mondays from 4:10 -6 pm, Room IAB 510A.  The TA will go over practice problems and answer any computer related questions.