Data, Models, and Decisions

Calendar

LEC #	TOPICS	KEY DATES
1	Decision Analysis I - Kendall Crab & Lobster Case
2	Decision Analysis II – Conditional Probabilities
3	Discrete Probability Distributions	Team Case due
4	Continuous Probability Distributions	Homework 1 due
5	The Normal Distribution
6	Simulation I – The Gentle Lentil Case	Homework 2 due
7	Regression Models I
8	Simulation II – The Ontario Gateway Case	Case due
9	Regression Models II	Homework 3 due
10	Regression Illustrated
11	Quiz
11a	No Class Meeting	Case due
12	Introduction to Linear Optimization Modeling
13	Solving and Analyzing Linear Optimization Models	Homework 5 due
14	Filatoi Riuniti Case: Production Management	Homework 6 due Filatoi Riuniti Case due
15	Introduction to Nonlinear Optimization
15a	No Class Meeting	Homework / Case due
16	Introduction to Discrete Optimization
17	International Industries Case: Strategic Investment Management	Homework 7 due Case due
18	Integrative Case on the Financial Crisis
18a	No Class Meeting	Team Case due
19	Dynamic Optimization for Retail Pricing
20	Summary and Look Ahead
21	Final Exam Review
22	Final Exam