Course website: http://www.ise.ufl.edu/esi4313/

Prerequisities or co-requisities: ESI 4312: Operations Research 1, STA 4321: Mathematical Statistics 1, ESI 4567C: Matrix and Numerical Methods or equivalent.

Course objectives: This is the second course (after ESI 4312) that introduces commonly used techniques in analytical decision-making at an elementary level. Modeling approaches and fundamental solution methodologies will be particularly highlighted. Topics to be covered include: nonlinear, integer and dynamic programming; Markov chains.

Relationship to ABET program objectives: Students will gain an ability to

. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to real-world problems.

. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.

. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Required textbook: Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms (4^th edition) by Wayne Winston.

Grading: Grading will be based on homework assignments (25%) and exams (75%). The final grade will be assigned as follows: 90-100%: A | 85-89%: B+ | 80-84%: B | 75-79%: C+ | 70-74%: C.

Policies:

• No attendance will be taken, but you are responsible for the announcements made in class. You will be responsible to check the class website at least twice a week.
• No late homework will be accepted. You should hand in your homework before class starts.
• Each student is expected to submit his/her individual work. Students submitting identical or nearly identical work will all receive a score of 0 for that particular assignment.
• Practice questions will be posted before each exam. However, the actual exam may not necessarily pertain to only these kinds of questions. Students are expected to also review related homework and class notes while preparing for the exams.
• There will be no make-up exams unless you have a serious reason beyond your control (e.g., illness with a doctor's report). In this situation, you must endeavor to notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Honesty Policy:  All students admitted to the University of Florida have signed a statement of academic honesty committing themselves to be honest in all academic work and understanding that failure to comply with this commitment will result in disciplinary action. This statement is a reminder to uphold your obligation as a UF student and to be honest in all work submitted and exams taken in this course and all others.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities: Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office.  That office will provide the student with documentation that he/she must provide to the course instructor when requesting accommodation.

UF Counseling Services: Resources are available on-campus for students having personal problems or lacking clear career and academic goals. The resources include:

. University Counseling Center, 301 Peabody Hall, 392-1575, Personal and Career Counseling.

. SHCC Mental Health, Student Health Care Center , 392-1171, Personal Counseling.

. Center for Sexual Assault/Abuse Recovery Education (CARE), Student Health Care

Center, 392-1161, Sexual Assault Counseling.

. Career Resource Center , Reitz Union, 392-1601, Career Development Assistance.

Software Use: All faculty, staff, and students of the University of Florida are required and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use. Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual violator. Because such violations are also against University policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate. We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to uphold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of integrity.