EMIS 7300 Course Policies Updated 17 August 2006

1 Faculty Information Professor: Eli Olinick Professor: Eli Olinick Office: SIC 353 Office: SIC 353 Office Hours: By Appointment Office Hours: By Appointment Phone: Phone: Fax: Fax: Homepage: Homepage: Contact the distance education help desk at for help with DVD delivery. Contact the distance education help desk at for help with DVD delivery.

2 Textbooks Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers., 4th edition by Douglas C. Montgomery and George C. Runger. Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers., 4th edition by Douglas C. Montgomery and George C. Runger. Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers A custom edition of Quantitative Analysis for Management., 8th edition. by Barry Render, Ralph M. Stair Jr., and Michael E. Hanna A custom edition of Quantitative Analysis for Management., 8th edition. by Barry Render, Ralph M. Stair Jr., and Michael E. HannaQuantitative Analysis for ManagementQuantitative Analysis for Management

3 Class Web Page Click on the [Go to the Blackboard logon page] link Click on the [Go to the Blackboard logon page] link Click the Login button on the left. Type in your Username and Password – – First-time users: type your 8 digit SMU ID number as both Blackboard Username and Password. Click on the [Login] button. Click on the [Systems Analysis Methods (On Campus/Distance] link under “My Courses”

4 Password Protected Files Lecture notes and some other course materials may be password protected Lecture notes and some other course materials may be password protected A valid User Name and Password for this semester’s course is posted on Blackboard. Note: this is a different username and password than what you use for Blackboard.

5 Important Dates Thursday, September 21 (Exam 1) Thursday, September 21 (Exam 1) Tuesday, October 10 (Fall Break) Tuesday, October 10 (Fall Break) Thursday, October 26 (Exam 2) Thursday, October 26 (Exam 2) Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving) Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving) Tuesday, November 28 (Last Class) Tuesday, November 28 (Last Class) Wednesday, December 7 (Final Exam) Wednesday, December 7 (Final Exam)

6 Assessment –Homework 20% –Two Midterm Exams 20% Each –Final Exam 40% –Homework 25% –Two Midterm Exams 20% Each –Final Exam 35%

7 Grading Scale

8 Grading at SMU SMU is an elite, private university creating well-rounded engineering and technology leaders. SMU is an elite, private university creating well-rounded engineering and technology leaders. We are aware that for many students employer reimbursement is contingent upon a “B or better” grade, but this cannot and will not effect SMU grading. We are aware that for many students employer reimbursement is contingent upon a “B or better” grade, but this cannot and will not effect SMU grading. Maintaining high standards helps ensure the long-term value of your SMU degree. Maintaining high standards helps ensure the long-term value of your SMU degree.

9 Homework Usually one problems set due every week Usually one problems set due every week –One week later for distance students –Late homework receives a grade of zero Assignments available on Blackboard Assignments available on Blackboard Plan to spend at least 10 hours per week on home work, reading assignments, and studying for exams Plan to spend at least 10 hours per week on home work, reading assignments, and studying for exams

10 Submitting Homework Submit via Blackboard Submit via Blackboard –Only send one file per assignment –A zip or tar file containing multiple files is NOT acceptable –Format the document so that your name and the assignment number are on every page –Set the margins so it will print properly

11 Midterm Exams Two Miderms Two Miderms –First midterm: September 21 –Second midterm: October 26 Distance Students Distance Students –Midterms are sent to site coordinators the day the exam is given in class –You will have a one-week window in which to take the exam –If business travel or military service conflicts with the exam dates, you must let me know ahead of time Open textbook and notes Open textbook and notes 80 Minutes 80 Minutes

12 Final Exam December 7 th (3 P.M. to 6 P.M.) in class December 7 th (3 P.M. to 6 P.M.) in class –December 1 through 8 for Distance Students Comprehensive Comprehensive 3 hours 3 hours Open textbook and notes Open textbook and notes