ISAT  645

Mathematical Modeling for the Sciences

OFFICE:   329C Fayard Hall 

OFFICE HOURS
Tues	9:00 - 12:30
Wed	4:15 - 5:00 pm   7:30 - 7:45 pm (as needed for ISAT)
Thur	1:45 - 2:30 pm

CONTACT INFORMATION:

          Phone:  985-549-3751, 549-2189
          Email: tbeaubouef@selu.edu
          Mailing Address:  Southeastern Louisiana University
                                         Department of Computer Science & Industrial Technology
                                         SLU 10847
                                         Hammond, LA  70402        

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

          The course will cover various mathematical models arising in industry. The models include decision theory, inventory control, linear programming, project management, and others. The course will emphasize the development of models, computer solution and interpretation of solutions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

            At the end of the study of this course, the students will be able to know

1.      When to use mathematical models to solve real world problems.

2.      Which model to use to solve a given industrial problem.

3.      How to develop a mathematical model to solve a given industrial problem.

4.      How to use computers to solve a given mathematical model.

5.      How to interpret the results and implement the solution of the mathematical model to real world situation

 

The students will learn to use the following mathematical models: decision theory models, statistical models, inventory control models, linear programming models,  project management models, and simulation methods to solve problems arisen in business and  industry.

 

The students will learn to use QM for Windows and Excel QM software to solve various mathematical models.

TEXT:  Quantitative Analysis for Management, by Render, Stair, Hanna, 10th Edition, Prentiss Hall Publishing, 2009.

GRADES: Final course grades will be computed as follows: 

Test 1	20%
Test 2	20%
Test 3	20%
Quizzes/Homework/Class Activities	10% (No Make-ups or late assignments)
Team Project and Presentation	30%

*All assignments are due at the beginning of class on due date. Early submission is encouraged.

Late on same day (even one minute): -20%, Late next day –40%, Next day grade will be zero for the assignment.

Grades are based on ten-point scale, NO CURVING, NO EXTRA CREDIT.

ATTENDANCE: Absences will have an adverse effect on your grade in the following ways: missed quiz points, missed announcements concerning assignments and due dates, non-exposure to material not directly covered in text.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: University policy will be followed for cases involving alleged academic dishonesty. Copying any part of another student’s program or exam is CHEATING. Allowing another student to copy is also CHEATING.

CLASSROOM DECORUM: The following activities are considered unacceptable in the classroom: eating, drinking, use of tobacco, use of electronic equipment, use of beepers or phones, profanity, sleeping, acting in an unsafe manner, repeatedly talking without being recognized, habitual tardiness.

NOTES:

• Last day to drop: October 24, 2008
• Check email often for important announcements.
• Holidays:   September 1, (October 2-3), November 26-28.
• Students are responsible for all assigned reading material covered in text, whether covered in class or not.
Students are responsible for all material covered in class or on handouts, whether covered in textbook or not.
• If you are a qualified student with a disability seeking accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to self-identify with the Office of Student life, Room 203, Student Union.