| 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 |