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DIS350 Analytics: Models and Methods Spring 2009 Instructor: Dr.
De Liu Email: de.liu@uky.edu Office: B&E
455Y (257-1142) Office Hours: TTH 11:15-12:15pm, 2:15-3:15pm, or by appointment. INTRODUCTION
Analyatics models can solve a wide range of decision problems arising in business and engineering contexts, such as operation management, finance, and transportation. Millions of business professionals build Analyatics models to address their daily decision problems using spreadsheet software, such as Excel (as opposed to other expensive specialized software). The spreadsheet approach to the analyatics modeling is popular among top business schools due to the extreme popularity of the spreadsheet software among business professionals. In this class, you get extensive hands-on experience with a variety of commonly used analytics techniques. Our topics include (but are not limited to) linear programming, network modeling, integer programming, time series forecasting, and decision analysis. This course emphasizes two components: formulating models to address real world problems and implementing models in EXCEL. We expect you to learn practical quantitative skills to enhance your future job performance. OBJECTIVES
By the end of the semester, you can expect to · Be familiar with most-used quantitative analyatics models so that you can be aware of the opportunities of applying analyatics techniques in your future businesses. · Be able to design and implement small-scale analyatics models in EXCEL. · Know some of the advanced uses of Excel (though this course is not intended to be an Excel course) TEXTBOOK &
SOFTWARE
Software: Premium Solver for Education 5.0 (usually come with the text CD). Available on B&E computers. GRADING
90 -100%: A 80 - 89%: B 65 - 79%: C 50 - 64%: D 0 - 50%:
F Individual
Homework Assignments
· Due time: Each homework assignment is due before the class meeting time on the due date. Due dates are listed in our course schedule in advance. Blackboard will no longer accept homework submission 15 minutes after the class starts. If you turn in your homework late, you will receive a zero grade for this homework. ·
File Naming: Name your file(s) in the following fashion: · Multiple files: You must submit multiple files all at once. Blackboard prevents you from submitting additional files after you have submitted one. In case you want to submit additional files, send them to me in email. · Independent work: Homework is expected to be accomplished individually. You may discuss homework problems with fellow students but copying others’ homework is strictly forbidden and will be punished (receiving a zero for that homework at the minimum). In case of difficulty, you’re encouraged to drop by my office during the office hour. Alternatively, you can email me or schedule an individual appointment. · Grading and Grades: I post your homework grades on Blackboard, one week after the due date. Homework is graded on a scale of 0-10. If you get 10, you will receive full 3 credits. If you get 9, you will receive 9/10 of 3 credits, i.e., 2.7 credits, and so on. I may give extra credits to exceptional work. ExamS
· Missing Exams: If you miss an exam, you will be given a zero. There are NO makeup exams. However, if you are sick or have other legitimate reasons (according to University policy), you must contact me one week prior to the exam to obtain special accommodation. · Scholastic Dishonesty: Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from the University. Because dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced. · Regrade: In general I will not regrade an exam except there are obvious mistakes in grading. If you do require a regrade, you must submit your request within one week after receiving the exam grade. Team projects
· Each team consists of 2-4 members. The purpose of team projects is to encourage collaboration, coordination, and communication among team members. Team projects uses after-chapter case problems and give you an opportunity to apply what we learn in class. Team projects also give you a chance to learn from your peers. · Team projects are evaluated by your peers in the class (50%) and by the instructor (50%). Your peers will evaluate your team performance based on your team presentation along the lines of validity, presentation style, interestingness, and creativity. Your presentation and written report achieve two purposes: 1) to demonstrate the worth of your work (as if the audience is a client who pays you), 2) to inform the audience how you have analyzed solved the problem (as if the audience is your peer experts). · The instructor will grade your team project assignment based on the presentation, written report, and actual spreadsheets. The written report should be done in word. The required length is approximately 5 pages double-space. While in general every team member receives the same credit, those who lack contribution (as reflected by within-group peer evaluation) may receive partial credit. ClassRoom POLICY
· Please turn off any device such as Cell Phones, Beepers, CD/MP3 players that will cause class disruptions. Browsing, checking emails, and messaging during the class are discouraged in the classroom. Please turn off your messenger and email software. · No comment is considered “bad” as long as it makes a constructive class contribution. I believe that a good learning environment is that one feels free to raise questions. A sense of humor is always welcome! · Attendence will be taken at the beginning of each class. CORRESPONDENCE · Keep your email address with Blackboard current and check your email inbox. Important messages may be delivered to you through this email (e.g. change of a homework problem, exam location and dates). · If you need my help on a problem, please attach the EXCEL worksheet that you are working on. SCHEDULE · Provided in separate document. The course schedule is subject to change. Last Revision 1/13/2009 |
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