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COLLEGE
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS
MATHEMATICS 2310
SECTION 1
COURSE OUTLINE
SPRING SEMESTER 2011
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OFFICE HOURS COURSE DESCRIPTION AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM CURRICULUM PREREQUISITES COURSE OBJECTIVES: ENTRY COMPETENCIES AND LEARNER OUTCOME ACTIVITIES TO MEET OBJECTIVES TRANSFER CREDIT TEXT AND MATERIAL ADDITIONAL HELP GRADING CRITERIA EXPLANATION OF THE GRADING SYSTEM SAMPLE EXAMINATION COVER SHEET EXPLAINING RULES SUGGESTED EXAMINATION TIME MANAGEMENT CODE OF ACADEMIC CONDUCT GRADES ‐ DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES DAILY CALENDAR OUTLINE Instructor:
Ros K. Shahrokh
Office Number:
B 154k
(B building, south-west corner)
Telephone No.:
323-5793
(with voice-mail)
Fax No.:
323-5555
e-mail:
rshahrokh@langara.bc.ca
Please use your “my.langara/Course Tools/My Course/ Math 2310./Emails/..” to
communicate with me. I will not respond to emails sent to me through other servers,
nor open any attachments. All handouts, solutions, assignments, …will be posted on the
O:Drive which is accessible both at Langara (my computer) or through
“myfiles.langara.bc.ca”. Alternatively refer to“mylangara/mycourses/coursetools/Math
2310./Files/…” website to review announcements and attached Files.
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OFFICE HOURS
January 10, 2011
MONDAY
to
TUESDAY
April 7, 2011
THURSDAY
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Hours /
Day
07550830
08301010
10301130
12301410
14301610
OFFICE
WEDNESDAY
OFFICE
OFFICE
Math
1119-1
B018
Math 1119-1
B018
OFFICE
OFFICE
Math
2310-1
B153
OFFICE
Math
2310-2
B153
FRIDAY
Math 2310-1
B153
Math
2310-2
B153
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM
CURRICULUM
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces the students to the applications of basic
mathematics, calculus, and linear algebra to business administration.
Includes linear programming, sensitivity analysis, transportation
problems, and discounted cash flows, decision analysis.
Using problems and case analysis and application of quantitative decision models, basic methods
and techniques for managing operations are presented. Topics include; Break-Even-Analysis;
Linear Programming optimization models and their applications in various business settings such
as marketing, finance, transportation, services, and production; Project Scheduling with a review
of PERT and CPM; Inventory Models; Simulation; Decision Analysis; and optional topics such
as Forecasting and Waiting Line Models.
The course embodies techniques and mathematical models designed to manage operational
systems, both in manufacturing and service. Studying and reviewing these topics from the
business prospective, students will apply concepts from other quantitative and business courses in
the curriculum as well as methods introduced in this course to the analysis of case situations.
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PREREQUISITES
Mathematics 1171, 1173, 1174, or 1153 with a “ C- “ grade or higher. (May be taken
concurrently with the permission of the department)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
ENTRY COMPETENCIES:
Students entering this course are expected to:
Apply basic algebra and calculus concepts, statistical methods, and management science
models in case analyses of quantitative systems and management situations.
Backgrounds in Economics, Accounting, and General Management is very helpful.
Students are also expected to have a reasonable knowledge of the Microsoft Excel spread
sheet program.
LEARNER OUTCOME:
Through this course and upon its completion, students will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the challenges and issues confronting the operations
manager through class discussion, case analysis, and using appropriate computer
software programs to facilitate quantitative analysis.
2. Discuss the process required to develop a business quantitative model, including the
identification of individual activities, data criteria, and application of selected models
for effective management decision making.
3. Analyze problem situations: formulating models, solving them with calculator and/or
computer decision support systems programs, and interpreting quantitative solutions to
develop implementing managerial solutions using quantitative methods.
4. Analyze individual steps required to implement the techniques and methods presented
in this course.
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ACTIVITIES TO MEET OBJECTIVES
This course will be delivered with a balanced combination of lectures, discussions, class
exercises, problem solving, computer workshops, and case analysis. The course outline
and the calendar schedule is intended to inform you in advance of major activities and
assignments that have been determined for each session. However based on the progress
in the class, changes and modifications may be made. The major activities are:
1- LECTURES AND CLASS DISCUSSIONS: Students are expected to study the
assigned chapter/s prior to each class session in order to be able to participate actively
in class discussions and make positive contribution to the learning process.
Discussion of appropriate practical experience and work related issues are strongly
encouraged.
2- HOMEWORK; Students are expected to read assignments and prepare text problems
prior to the class session for which they are assigned. Peer study groups for studying
and discussion are advised and the usage of the provided computer software to solve
the more complex problems is strongly recommended.
3.
EXAMINATIONS: One in-term and one final examinations assigned to measure
the understanding of the course contents identified in the Exit Competencies will be
done.
4. CASES, QUIZZES AND ASSIGNMENTS; Students are expected to study assigned
cases and answer the questions and solve the problems and be prepared for the
quizzes. Problems and cases will be discussed in class where active and informed
participation is required. There are end of chapter cases for discussion and
assignment.
5- SIMULATION EXERCISE: In the conduct of the course program, simulation of
concepts will be arranged and students will actively participate in the models while
studies and analysis of the exercise and its findings by peer groups will be made.
Short reports may be requested for submission.
6- COMPUTER MODELS: The class will be provided with software (where applicable)
literature and programs for use on computers for developing skill in formulating
problems and solving them. Students are encouraged to use the computer lab
facilities.
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TRANSFER CREDIT
The link : http://www.bctransferguide.ca/search.cfm?mode=s searches for current
information at the B.C. Council on Admissions and Transfers. It may take a moment or
two to complete the query and will return the information in a new window. Please visit
for details.
TEXT AND MATERIAL
REQUIRED TEXT:
AN INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT SCIENCE; QUANTITATIVE
APPROACH TO DECISION MAKING, New paperback edition or 13th edition 2008, by;
Anderson, Sweeney, Williams, Camm, and Martin
OPTIONAL TEXT WITH MATERIAL:
1- STUDY GUIDE TO ACCOMPANY “AN INTRODUCTION TO
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE”, by Anderson, Sweeney, and Williams
REQUIRED MATERIAL AND HARDWARE:
1- Basic Scientific calculator.
2- Access to a PC computer and working understanding of MS Excel & Word
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Make sure that your cell phone/ pager is off; violators will be disciplined for
disturbing the class or an examination.
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ADDITIONAL HELP
Office Hours:
Please refer to the advertised office hours on page 2. For an appointment at any other time
check with your instructor. Additional hours are available by appointment only
The Math Activity Centre (MAC): (known as the Gold Room); C Building Room C209
Students can receive in person faculty assistance at the Math Activity Centre during
advertised hours. The room is located on the second floor of the Book Store (‘C’) building.
It is a place for students to obtain assistance with problems in Mathematics and Statistics - as
a supplement to the time available from their instructors during office hours. There is a
schedule posted outside the centre and your classroom, which outlines the times that help is
available and for which courses it is available. In addition you will also find a couple of
computers running instructional software from or in support of your course, and a video
player where you can view tapes either from the library or from the Math department
collection. Use the service!
GRADING CRITERIA
The evaluation of students’ performance will be based on the achievement of the course
objectives demonstrated in the:
CRITERIA
MARKS
1. Class Participation
5%
2. Interim Examination
30%
3. Quizzes and Assignments
10%
4. Simulation Exercise
5%
5. Case Papers – 2 papers
10%
6. Final Examination
40%
TOTAL
100%
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For the final course mark refer to the Mathematics/ Statistics Department policy attached
Students who miss examinations, tests, quizzes, and assignment due dates, will receive
no mark for that part. Make up examinations may only be arranged if the student has
missed the exam in accordance to college policies. A telephone message will not
constitute an automatic permission. Students may submit their assignments and project
papers via web, by using “myLangara/…”, however their work must be in any of the MS
Word, Excel, or pdf. format for a PC.
EXPLANATION OF THE GRADING SYSTEM:
CLASS PARTICIPATION: This mark is obtained on the basis of constructive contribution
to class activities and discussions. Make sure that your cell phone/ pager is off; violators
will be disciplined for disturbing the class or an examination. Student will lose a
participation mark for each class missed up to a maximum of five marks.
EXAMINATIONS: One interim examination covering the assigned chapters and material
discussed in class during the semester and a comprehensive final examination including the
entire material covered in the course will be given. The date (April 12-20).and place of the
final will be announced and advertised later in the semester. Students are required to observe
the dates stipulated in the calendar for the final examination and not to commit themselves to
engagements that might exclude them from the final examination. Strict college policy
applies to all cases. No make-up examination is allowed and the weight of a missed exam will
proportionately be allocated to the remaining ones.
TESTS/ QUIZZES: There will be objective tests covering the material reviewed in class.
No make-up test/ quiz will be given.
ASSIGNMENTS: Students are required to do assignments on ad hoc basis from the
textbook and external sources for the sessions they are scheduled. There are penalties for late
submission of the assigned work which will be 25% of the residual mark for each class
session late.
CASE PROJECT PAPER: With selected topics /chapters, two case project papers are
assigned. Students will be answering the questions in the case and support their analysis and
work with computer print out using the Management Scientist programs for each response to
each part of a question. Group paper is allowed and a maximum of two students can work in
one group. Members of a group will share the mark equally. Group membership is allowed
to change for each paper. There are penalties for late submission of the assigned work which
will be 25% of the residual mark for each class session late.
SIMULATION EXERCISE: We will have a simulation exercise in which peer groups will
compete against each other and will earn grades based on their accuracy and success.
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LANGARA COLLEGE
Spring Semester 2011
INTERIM EXAMINATION 1
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS (MATH 2310)
Time allowed:
Total marks:
Weight:
Instructor:
115 minutes
40
30%
Ros shahrokh
Please solve all the given problems. Quickly read through the examination paper, and answer the questions, which
seem more straightforward first.
Use a new page in your booklet for each question. The remaining pages will be used for the assignment.
You can use your calculator, and a one-page help
sheet.
Unless specified, use rational/ irrational numbers to show your answers. Use approximated values for graphs. Show
the process of arriving at the final answer. Minimal mark will be given for just showing the final answer.
WRITE YOUR NAME on the examination paper as soon as you receive it. Insert the examination questions and
your help sheet inside your exam booklet when you finish and want to submit your work, otherwise your exam
will not be marked. All works and papers shall be returned after marking.
In case of multiple answers only the first answer will be considered - Cross out all the undesired answers.
NAME:
Recommendation: To Improve on your examination performance, it
will be very helpful to budget your time. That is to allocate your
time by giving 90% of the total time to answering the questions and
leave 10% for reviewing your work and making the final
corrections. A simple way to allocate time is to use a straight linear
proportion between each question’s mark and the time. eg: if the
total exam is out of 40 and exam time is 115 minutes, then keep 15
minutes for review and allocate the 100 minutes by giving each
mark 2.5 minutes like 25 minutes to a 10 mark question.
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Appendix A
Student Handbook (pp.39-46)
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Code of Academic Conduct
Educational/Student Services
Policy No.1.1.0.14
1.
Purpose
This policy delineates the authorities and the process by which students who commit academic transgressions
will be dealt with by the College.
Preamble
Langara College is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence. We are committed to creating an
environment that promotes scholarly activity which is based on hard work and integrity. Students of Langara
College have the responsibility to pursue all educational activities in an honest and forthright manner. Those
who fail to do so will be disciplined accordingly under this policy. Such discipline may include suspension,
expulsion and/or denial of admission to the College.
2.
Definitions
"Cheating" is an act of deceit, fraud, distortion of the truth, or improper use of another person's effort to
obtain an academic advantage.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to: (a) submitting material that is not yours as part of your course
performance, such as copying another student's exam, allowing a student to copy your exam, presenting
another's paper (in whole or in part) implying it was written by you; (b) using information or devices that are
not allowed by the faculty, such as using formulas or data from a computer program, or using unauthorized
materials for a take-home exam; (c) obtaining and using unauthorized material, such as a copy of an
examination before it is given; (d) fabricating information, such as data for a lab report; (e) violating procedures
prescribed to protect the integrity of an assignment, test or other evaluation; (f) collaborating with others on
assignments without the faculty's consent; (g) cooperating with, or helping, another student cheat; (h) other
forms of dishonest behaviour, such as having another person take an examination in your place; or altering
exam answers and requesting the exam be re-graded; or communicating with any person during an exam, other
than the exam invigilator or faculty.
"Plagiarism" is the presentation of another person's or source's words and/or images and/or ideas as if
they were one's own. It ranges from an entire assignment which is not the student's own work to specific
passages within an assignment taken from a source without acknowledgment. For plagiarism to occur, intent is
not necessary; plagiarism can be either intentional or unintentional. In either case, it is unacceptable.
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: (a) directly quoting the words of others without using quotation marks
or indented format to identify them; or (b) using sources of information (published or unpublished) without
identifying them; or (c) paraphrasing materials or ideas of others without identifying the sources.
"Sanctions" by instructor, department or program for cheating or plagiarism means issuing a reprimand and/or
warning with a letter to the Dean and the student's file; issuing a failing grade for the assignment or
course, letter to the Dean and student file.
by Dean means issuing a reprimand and/or warning, copy to the student's file; issuing a failing grade
for the assignment or course; refusing admission.
by President means suspension or expulsion.
5. Policy
5.1 Students of Langara College have the responsibility as members of the academic community to act in a
scholarly manner. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, unacceptable academic conduct which
may attract a sanction under this policy includes:
5.1.a
plagiarism (see Definitions);
5.1 .b
failure to meet attendance requirements as stipulated for courses and programs;
5.1 .c
submission of fraudulent documents to achieve admission to the College or courses;
5.1 .d
alteration, misuse or misrepresentation of any College document or record or any document or
record to be presented to the College or agents of the College in paper or electronic form
5.1 .e
demonstration of academic dishonesty by cheating on examinations or in other evaluation methods
used for assessing admission requirements, academic standing or course work either at Langara or
elsewhere if there is an ultimate impact on Langara or its agents (see Definitions);
5.1 .f
submission of work which was completed by a person other than the student.
GRADES
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The student's grade in a course is determined from a blend of a term mark, based on assignments and tests,
and a final mark, based on a common examination. College policy is that term work accounts for 50% to
80% of the grade, and in most of our courses it counts for 60% with the final exam counting for 40%.
Students should be aware, however, that the term mark is not finalized until after the final exam has been
written, and that the term marks for all students in any section may be tempered by the results on the final
exam. The Department feels that because of the cumulative nature of the subject (and the need to quickly
recall and apply material from any part of an earlier course), a grade of C- or better should be awarded only
to those students who can "put it all together", and this sort of overall competence is best tested for
and demonstrated on the final exam. For this reason, we also require that in order to pass a
course it is necessary to pass the final exam, and that in general, though term work can pull
a mark up, it can not do so by more than one letter grade level. Students are advised, therefore,
that it is never safe to coast on the term mark and neglect the final.
The Langara grading system includes grades of A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D, F, N,
or W; as defined in the Calendar . The following excerpt includes also a column of
approximate percentage ranges which are intended as a guideline only:
Letter
Grade
A+
Grade Point
Equivalency
4.3
Interpretation
A
4.0
85-95
A-
3.7
80-84
B+
3.3
B
3.0
73-76
B-
2.7
68-72
C+
2.3
C
2.0
58-62
C-
1.7
53-57
D
1.0
Distinguished Achievement
(for consistently demonstrated excellence
in all aspects of the course)
Above Average Achievement
(for consistently demonstrated above average
proficiency in all aspects of the course)
Satisfactory Achievement
(for competent achievement in the course)
Marginal Performance
(credit granted but insufficient mastery
to proceed to the next level)
Approx %
Range
96-100
77-79
63-67
48-52
The percentage ranges added here are approximate guidelines only - to give you an idea
of what letter grade to expect on the basis of mid-term marks. We do try to be consistent
and adjust test difficulty and marking styles so that these numbers are reasonably good
predictors, but the actual cut offs in any particular course or section may vary slightly
from these, and it is your instructor's judgement of your performance relative to the
"interpretation" column that provides the real determination and meaning of the grades.
Note: A grade of C- or better is required in order to use a course as a prerequisite for a
subsequent course.
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