FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
I.
Locator Information
Instructor: Dr. Constance Lightner
Course: MGMT 610 Management Science
Day/Time Class Meets: T 6:00- 8:50 pm
Total Contact hours: 3
Email: clightner@uncfsu.edu
Office Location: SBE 323
Office Hours: MW 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
T 12:00pm- 4:00 pm
Office Phone: 672-1310
FSU Policy on Electronic Mail: Fayetteville State University provides to each student, free of charge,
an electronic mail account (username@uncfsu.edu) that is easily accessible via the Internet. The university has
established FSU email as the primary mode of correspondence between university officials and enrolled
students. Inquiries and requests from students pertaining to academic records, grades, bills, financial aid, and
other matters of a confidential nature must be submitted via FSU email. Inquiries or requests from personal
email accounts are not assured a response. The university maintains open-use computer laboratories throughout
the campus that can be used to access electronic mail.
Rules and regulations governing the use of FSU email may be found at
http://www.uncfsu.edu/PDFs/EmailPolicyFinal.pdf
II.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide students with a conceptual understanding of the role that management science plays in
the decision-making process. Various quantitative methods will be discussed, including linear programming, decision
analysis, project management, inventory models, forecasting, simulation and queuing models. There will be an emphasis
on modeling, problem solving, and showing how quantitative approaches can be used to enhance the decision making
process.
III.
Disabled Student Services: In accordance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ACA) of 1990, if you have a disability or think you have a disability to please contact the
Center for Personal Development in the Spaulding Building, Room 155 (1st Floor); 910-672-1203.
IV.
Title IX – Sexual Misconduct
Fayetteville State University (University) is committed to fostering a safe campus environment where sexual misconduct
— including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking - is unacceptable and is not
tolerated. The University encourages students who may have experienced sexual misconduct to speak with someone at
the University so that the University can provide the support that is needed and respond appropriately. The Sexual
Misconduct policy can be found at the following link:
http://www.uncfsu.edu/Documents/Policy/students/SexualMisconduct.pdf
Consulting with a Health Care Professional - A student who wishes to confidentially speak about an incident of sexual
misconduct should contact either of the following individuals who are required to maintain confidentiality:
Ms. Pamela C. Fisher
Licensed Professional Counselor
Spaulding Building, Room 165
(910) 672-387
psmith@uncfsu.edu
Ms. Linda Melvin
Director, Student Health Services
Spaulding Building, Room 121
(910) 672-1454
lmelvi10@uncfsu.edu
Reporting an Incident of Sexual Misconduct - The University encourages students to report incidents of sexual
misconduct. A student who wishes to report sexual misconduct or has questions about University policies and procedures
regarding sexual misconduct should contact the following individual:
Ms. Victoria Ratliff
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students
Spaulding Building, Room 155
(910) 672-1222
vratliff@uncfsu.edu
Unlike the Licensed Professional Counselor or the Director of Student Health Services, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator
is legally obligated to investigate reports of sexual misconduct, and therefore cannot guarantee confidentiality, but a
request for confidentiality will be considered and respected to the extent possible.
Students are also encouraged to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the University’s Police and Public Safety
Department at (910) 672-1911.
V.
COURSE TEXT:
Anderson, Sweeney, and Williams, Intro to Management Science, 13th ed (9781439043271)
VI.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this class, the student will be able to:
1. Define and use Management Science terminology.
2. Formulate basic models for problem solving techniques.
3. Use quantitative methods to solve typical decision making problems that arise in business.
4. Recognize applications of Management Science concepts and techniques.
VII.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA:
A. GRADING SCALE:
A= 90-100 B=80- Below 90 C=70- Below 80 F=Below 70
b. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: You are expected to attend all classes. In the event of an absence, you are
responsible for all material discussed in class.
c. GRADING CRITERIA :
Examinations (3)
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Projects/Assignments
70%
25%
20%
25%
30%
d. Homework Assignment Due Dates/Times:
Late homework assignments will not be accepted.
e. Policy on Missed or Late Assignments:
1. Late homework assignments will not be accepted.
f. OTHER CLASS POLICIES:
Examinations
This course includes 3 exams. MAKEUP EXAMS WILL NOT BE GIVEN. It is your responsibility to ensure that you
are present on all exam days.
Cell Phones
Cell phones may not be used or displayed at any time during quizzes or tests. Violations in this policy will result in a 0
grade for the assessment.
VIII.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES: See our course Blackboard site under Additional Resources. This site provides
links to the university’s Math Support center, ITTS, on campus computer labs, and additional university
resources that may assist you in this course
IX.
Date
COURSE OUTLINE
Chapter Title
January
13
20-27
February
3
10-17
24
Introduction to MS
Excel Tutorial
Introduction to LP
Chapter No.
2
LP Problem Formulation
**See Chapter 7 for more examples
2,4
Solving LPs
Project 1 Assigned
2
Linear Programming: Sensitivity
Analysis and Interpretation of Solution
3
*******EXAM I*******
Project 1 Due March 3
March
3
Forecasting
Project 2 Assigned
10
SPRING BREAK*************************************
17
Forecasting Continued
Project Management
10
24
Project Management
10
31
*******EXAM II******
Project 2 Due April 7
April
7-28
Simulation
16
Project 3 Assigned ---- Project 3 Due 5/5
May
5
*******EXAM III******
INFORMATION OUTLINED IN THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
X. TEACHING STRATEGIES:
This is a web enhanced course that involves lectures (classroom and virtual), individual and group computer and Internet
assignments, and midterm and final exams. Most computer exercises will be completed using Microsoft Excel software
packages. All course assignments, homework solutions, notes, programs, and other course documentation will be
provided via the Internet. In addition, regular web discussion boards and virtual classroom meetings will be scheduled as
needed to enhance student learning.
XI.
REFERENCES
Anderson, Sweeney, and Williams, Intro to Management Science, 13th ed (9781439043271)
F. Hillier, M. Hillier, and G. Lieberman, “Introduction to Management Science.” Boston, MA: Irwin/McGraw-Hill.
J. Lawrence and B. Pasternack, “Applied Management Science.” New York, NY: John Wiley and Sons.
J. Moore and L. Weatherhead, “Decision Modeling with Microsoft Excel.” Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice
Hall.
B. Render, and R. Stair, “Quantitative Analysis for Management, Upper Saddle, NJ: Prentice Hall.
W. Winston and S. Albright, “Practical Management Science, ” Pacific Grove, California: Duxbury/Thompson Learning.