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Math 484.  Linear Programming.

textbook: Introduction to Linear Programming,  Prentice Hall, 2003.
We cover  all 8 chapters, about one section in a class.
The outline is in the blue book. See also contents  of the book: ps | pdf ||
We have a quiz and a homework graded every week, about 50 pts a week.
Three midterms in class are given, about 75 pts each. Extra pts are given for
work in class. To get A, one has to get at least 90% of the sum of maximal scores.
Here are lower limits for other grades:
A- 86 2/3 %,
B+ 83 1/3 %,
B 80 %,
B-  76 2/3 %,
C+ 73 1/3 %,
C  70%,
D 60%.
No make-ups are given for missing tests in class unless e-mail sent to
vstein@math.psu.edu
before the class.
Late homework is accepted and partial credit for late homework is given (until graded papers are returned).
Computers, books, notes are allowed during tests, but no joint work.
No points are given after classes are over.
No cheating  is tolerated.
 

office hours:  TR 8-9:30 am.  205 MB,  8630584.