SWFR ENG 4O03 / COMP SCI 4O03 (6O03)
Operations Research

SFWR ENG / COMP SCI 4O03, Term II, 2011-2012

Lectures

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30-12:20 ABB/163.

Tutorial

Monday 10:30-11:20 JHE/A102

Tutorial homepage (AMPL)

Instructor

Antoine Deza
Office: ITB 127
Extension: 23750
Email: deza@mcmaster.ca
Office hours: Tuesday 12h30-13:30 or by appointment.

Teaching assistant

ShengWei Shen
Office: ITB 116
Extension: 27248
Email: shensw@mcmaster.ca
Office hours: Monday 11:30-12:30 or by appointment.

Suggested text

"Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization Models"
by Katta G. Murty
Prentica Hall, 1995

Assignments and Exams

There will be written assignments. (check this link for handed out date & due date), one midterm on Tuesday February 14, 2012 from 18h30 till 20h20, room BSB/119 and BSB/120, and one final exam on Friday April 13, 2012 from 14h00 till 17h00, room IWC 1 (1,2).

Your final grade will be computed as follows: Assignments 30% (3 x 10%), Midterm 30%, Final 40% .

The instructor reserves the right to conduct any deferred exams orally.

Course Outline

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for graduate students taking the course as 6O03,
the final grade will be computed as follow: Assignments 24% (3 x 8%), Midterm 25%, Final 35%, report 16%.

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Instructor's notice

• If you do not write an exam or assignment and do not provide an acceptable medical doctor's notice to the Associate Dean's office, the exam or assignment will be marked with 0 . No late medical doctor's notices will be accepted.
• Your solution must reach your instructor or the TA by or before the due date.
• Late assignments will be marked with a late penalty of 20% per day.
• You, or your reliable friend must give your work to your TA hand-to-hand or deliver at class to your instructor
• You have to sign your assignment; your signature certifies that the assignment is your work
• You are strongly encouraged to solve the problems alone and in time. If you use information from other sources (books, journals, internet, private communication), you should make references in your assignments.
• Graded assignments and midterm will be returned in the class or can be picked up at the instructor office (ITB 127).
• No responsibility for loss of assignments can be assumed by either the instructor or the TA
• Any complains about grading should be done within two weeks of the return date.

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The instructor and university reserve the right to modify elements of the course during the term. The university may change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme circumstances. If either type of modification becomes necessary, reasonable notice and communication with the students will be given with explanation and the opportunity to comment on changes. It is the responsibility of the student to check their McMaster email and course websites weekly during the term and to note any changes.

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Disabilities

Students with disabilities can receive accommodations to assist them in the completion of assignments and exams. Please contact the Centre for Student Development (http://csd.mcmaster.ca) for advice and for arranging assistance. Students are also encouraged to talk to the instructor about this issue.

Discrimination

"The Faculty of Engineering is concerned with ensuring an environment that is free of all adverse discrimination. If there is a problem that cannot be resolved by discussion among the persons concerned individuals are reminded that they should contact the Department Chair, the Sexual Harassment Officer or the Human Rights Consultant, as soon as possible."

Academic Dishonesty

"Students are reminded that they should read and comply with the Statements on Academic Ethics and the Senate Resolutions on Academic Dishonesty as found in the Senate Policy Statements distributed at registration and available in the Senate Office."

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