IME 3120 – Systems Decision Making

Catalog Data:

Investigating decision-making opportunities while incorporating mathematical models and environmental factors such as time, uncertainty, constraints, and multiple goals. Specific emphasis is placed on analyzing problems using a systems approach. Topics include systems analysis, operations research methodologies, dynamic systems and the application of a variety of computer tools to aid in the decision making process.

Prerequisite Courses:

Textbook:

The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets , Stephen G. Powell and Kenneth Baker, Wiley, 2004

Course Coordinator:

• Dr. David M. Lyth, C.Q.E., Professor
• E-222 Parkview Campus
• Phone: 269.276.3368
• e-mail: david.lyth@wmich.edu

Course Learning Objectives

By the end of the semester the student should be:

1. Define a system under consideration (a, b, d)
2. Be able to create a graphical representation of a system. (a, b, d, g)
3. Apply mathematical modeling tools to solve a problem. (a,b,c,d,f)
4. Be able to represent and solve problems posed by dynamic systems.(f, g, i, j)
5. Develop descriptive models of systems (waiting lines and simulation) (a,b,c,d,f)

Letters in parentheses refer to ABET TAC Criterion 2, categories a – k.