Textbook

Linear Programming: Foundations and Extensions (second edition) by Robert J. Vanderbei
(Available at Wheelock Books -- or online at the author's webpage)

Scheduled Lectures

John Bourke

MWF 11:15 - 12:20 (x-hour) Tu 12 - 12:50

028 Haldeman

Instructor

John Bourke

Office: 214 Kemeny Hall

Office Hours: MTuWThF 1-2 (and by arrangement)

Contact: BlitzMail (preferred)

Exams

There will be two "midterm" examinations and a final examination. The hour exams will come in two parts, an in-class portion, followed by a take-home portion handed out in class and due the next day. The exams are scheduled as follows:

Exam 1	April 17, 2007	Solutions here
Exam 2	May 2, 2007	Solutions: In-class / Take-home
Final Exam	June 2, 2007 8am-11am	Kemeny 006

Homework Policy

• Homework will be assigned daily and due approximately weekly -- keep an eye on the Homework page.
• You are encouraged to work together on homeworks, however your solution should be your own. No copying! You should state the names of those you worked with.
• Should you struggle with a homework problem, see the instructor. Hints will be offered in return for some points.
• Late homework will not be accepted in the absense of divine intervention or matters of similar weight.
• Unexcused late and missing papers count zero.

Grades

The course grade will be based upon the scores on the midterm exams, homework, and the final exam.

If your grades on the three exams are significantly different from each other, the following policies may be relevant: Nobody who gets a grade of at least C on the final exam will fail the course. Nobody who has a grade of at least C going into the final, and takes the final exam, will fail the course. Nobody who gets a grade of at least B on the final exam will get below a C- in the course. Nobody who has a grade of at least B going into the final, and takes the final exam, will get below a C- in the course.

The Honour Principle

On Exams: No help given or received

Collaboration on homework is permitted and encouraged, but obviously it is a violation of the honour code for someone to provide the answers for you.

Special considerations

Students with disabilities who will be taking this course and may need disability-related classroom accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment to see their instructor as soon as possible. Also, they should stop by the Academic Skills Center in Collis Center to register for support services.

Some students may wish to take part in religious observances that occur during this academic term. If you have a religious observance that conflicts with your participation in the course, please meet with me before the end of the second week of the term to discuss appropriate accommodations.

John Bourke
Last updated June 25, 2009 14:49:13 EDT