Spring 2025 - MATH 402W D100
Operations Research Clinic (4)
Class Number: 3223
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Alexander Rutherford
arruther@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
MATH 308 with a minimum grade of C-.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Problems from operations research will be presented and discussed in class. Students will also work on a problem of their choice and present their solution in report form as well as a presentation. Writing/Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
Prerequisite - MATH 308
For enrollment assistance, please contact math_advice@sfu.ca
This course is centred around a group project. The objective is to model and analyze real-world problems that require substantial mathematical (Operations Research) techniques. Students will select the problems and present their analysis in written reports and oral presentations.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION.
Students should be aware that they have certain rights to confidentiality concerning the return of course papers and the posting of marks. Please pay careful attention to the options discussed in class at the beginning of the semester.
Grading
- Article Review 15%
- Final Project 85%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
There is no textbook required for this course.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Registrar Notes:
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.