Chapter 2 Videos Business Efficiency and Lecture Notes

Videos and lecture notes are based on the 9th ed. textbook. The 9th or 10th edition of the textbook can be used for this course. All material covered is the same and independent of textbook editions.
Textbook
Readings
Video
9th ed.
Lecture Notes
9th ed.
2.1 Hamiltonian Circuits
9th ed. pages 36 - 42
10th ed. pages 40 - 46
Section 2.1
Video
Section 2.1
Lecture notes
2.2 Traveling Salesman Problem
9th ed. pages 42 - 43
10th ed. pages 47 - 48
Section 2.2 and
Section 2.3
Video
Section 2.2 and
Section 2.3
Lecture notes
2.3 Helping Traveling Salesman
9th ed. pages 43 - 47
10th ed. pages 48 - 52
2.4 Minimum-Cost
Spanning Trees
9th ed. pages 47 - 52
10th ed. pages 52 - 57
Section 2.4
Video
Section 2.4
Lecture notes
2.5 Critical Path Analysis
9th ed. pages 53 - 57
10th ed. pages 58 - 62
Section 2.5
Video
Section 2.5
Lecture notes

Chapter 2 Objectives (Skills)

  • Write in your own words the definition of a Hamiltonian circuit.
  • Explain the difference between an Euler circuit and a Hamiltonian circuit.
  • Identify a given application as being an Euler circuit problem or a Hamiltonian circuit problem.
  • Calculate n! for a given value of n.
  • Apply the formula (n −1)/2! to calculate the number of distinct Hamiltonian circuits in a complete graph with a given number of vertices.
  • Define the term algorithm.
  • Explain the term heuristic algorithm and list both an advantage and a disadvantage of using this algorithm.
  • Discuss the difficulties inherent in the application of the brute force method for finding the shortest-route Hamiltonian circuit.
  • Describe the steps in the nearest-neighbor algorithm.
  • Find an approximate solution to the traveling salesman problem by applying the nearest-neighbor algorithm.
  • Describe the steps in the sorted-edges algorithm.
  • Find an approximate solution to the traveling salesman problem by applying the sorted-edges algorithm.
  • Explain the difference between a graph and a tree.
  • Determine from a weighted-edges graph a minimum-cost spanning tree.
  • Identify the critical path on an order-requirement digraph.
  • Find the earliest possible completion time for a collection of tasks by analyzing its critical path.
  • Explain the difference between a graph and a directed graph.

Quiz 2 Chapter 2 (Sakai-> Tests & Quizzes)

  • The quiz for Chapter 2 will be available from 12:00am Sept. 23 - 11:55pm Oct. 6.
  • The quiz will consist of 10 multiple choice questions.
  • You will have a maximum of two hours to complete the quiz.
  • You will be allow two tries. The computer will accept the best score.
  • Failure to take the quiz by 11:55pm Oct. 6 will be given a zero. No exceptions!

Textbook Homework Problems (Practice/Not Graded)

The 9th or 10th edition of the textbook can be used for this course. All material covered is the same and independent of textbook editions. Homework problems between editions are the same.
9th ed. 4, 7, 10, 26, 27, 43, 44, 48, 55, 74 pages 62 - 71
10th ed. 1, 9, 12, 28, 29, 45, 46, 50, 57, 76 pages 66 - 77

Chapter worksheets (Sakai -> Assignments)

Each question on the worksheet will be worth 1 point (partial credit is possible). The worksheets are designed to help you understand material and are aligned with the Learning Outcomes to provide practice and feedback. The worksheets are downloadable from the Assignment tool within Sakai as a Microsoft Word (or OpenOffice) and also as a pdf file. You can write on the worksheets and upload your answers or take a digital picture of your handwritten assignment with a camera or smartphone. All worksheet answers must be submitted within Sakai. Worksheets with answers only will be given a zero. You must show the work for credit. The due dates for the worksheets are one week before the due date for quizzes, so that you can get feedback on problems before doing your quizzes. DO NOT SUBMIT ASSIGNMENTS VIA EMAILS OR FAXES! I will not accept them! Do not ask to submit late worksheets.

  • Due by 11:55 pm Friday Sept. 29.
  • Use the Assignments tool within Sakai to submit worksheet.

Discussion Topic (Sakai-> Forums)

You will be required to participate in the discussion groups, i.e. Forums. The forums are aligned with the Learning Outcomes to provide practice and feedback and assessment for outcomes 3 and 4.

  • Select a topic to respond.
    • Topic 1: The Traveling Salesman Problem is one of the most intensively studied problems in mathematics. Why? What is the history behind the problem? What are the applications? How would improve the movie Strategies for Solving the TSP on the companion website, i.e. what would you do differently?
    • Topic 2: Discuss how the nearest neighbor method differs from the sorted edges method. How are they similar? How are they different? Why might one be preferred over the other?
    • Topic 3: What is Kruskal's algorithm? Give an application not yet mentioned in the Forum nor in the text and explain why Kruskal's algorithm is a good way to find the needed solution for your application.
    • Topic 4: What is critical path analysis? Give an example of its use not yet mentioned in this forum nor in the text and explain why critical path analysis is a good choice for your application.
  • Discussion for Chapter 2 will open at 12:00 am Saturday Sept. 23.
  • You are required to participate in the discussion boards.
  • Discussion topic will end at 11:55 pm Friday Oct. 6.
  • See the syllabus on the grading rubric for discussions.

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For All Practical Purposes

The textbook for the course can be either 9th or 10th edition.
For All Practical Purposes, 9th edition by COMAP
OR
For All Practical Purposes, 10th edition by COMAP

Videos and lecture notes are based on the 9th ed. textbook. The 9th or 10th edition of the textbook can be used for this course. All material covered is the same and independent of textbook editions. The course does NOT use any material/resources form the Publisher's online system LaunchPad.

Student Resources (Publisher)

Math Applets and suggested websites are very helpful resources.

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