Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - MATH 402W D100

Operations Research Clinic (4)

Class Number: 5324

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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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.