Binangonan Catholic College

COURSE OUTLINE
College Department

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT
Libid, Binangonan, Rizal
Course Title: QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES Course Code: MATH 313
Pre-requisite/s: Math 223 Credit Unit/s: 3
Lecture Unit/s: 3 Laboratory Unit/s: 0
Program Objective:
The B.S. in Information Technology program has a general breadth of foundational
theories applied in the design, implementation and application of Computer Network
Systems, Database Management Systems, Intelligent Systems, and Business Analysis.
Its graduates are expected to:
1. be equipped with programming skills who can easily adopt to emerging technologies;
2. acquire positions in analyzing, designing and implementing computer systems in the
workplace;
3. be engaged in the advancement of knowledge through professional degree courses
and/or certification in becoming life-long learners;
4. use technologies appropriately and deal with ethical situation responsibly in the workplace.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course covers quantitative analytical methods used in business management to arrive at optimal
solutions with the end goal of maximizing profit or minimizing cost.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, the students are expected to

1. Construct different types of graph

2. Apply the different types of Sampling techniques..
3. Make a frequency table to represent the data.
4. Analyze and interpret the results using different statistical tools..
5.Make a conclusions and Recommendations upon interpreting the data
6. Realize the value of punctuality in the submission of class requirements.
COURSE CONTENT NUMBER OF SESSION/S (PER HOUR)
I. Orientation
1. Setting of ‘house’ rules. 1 session (3 hrs.)
2. Discussion of the College Mission, Vision and Objectives.
3. Course Requirements
4. Grading System
II. . A - Decision Making Under Uncertainty:
1.Maximax 2-3 sessions (9 hrs.)
2.Maximin
3.Criterion of Realism
4. Minimax Regret
B - Decision Making Under Risk
1. Concept of Expected Value
2. Salvage Value
3. Sensitivity Analysis 2 sessions (6 hrs.)

III. Linear Programming

1. Introduction
2. Formulation of linear programming problems
3. Solving using the graphical technique

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
COURSE CONTENT NUMBER OF SESSION/S (PER HOUR)
IV. Simplex Maximization
1. Introduction of Slack variables 2 sessions (9 hrs.)
2. Rewriting the Linear Program
3. Solving using the simplex method
V. Simplex Minimization

1. Introduction of Slack and Artificial variables

2. Rewriting the Linear Program
3. Solving using the simplex method

FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE CONTENT NUMBER OF SESSION/S (PER HOUR)
VI. Transportation Problems
2 sessions (9 hrs.)
1. Solving using the Stepping-Stone-Method
2.Solving balance and Unbalanced
3.Cases
4. Solving using MODI
2 sessions (9 hrs.)
VII. Partial and Multiple Correlation and Regression
s. Partial correlation of three variables
t. Partial correlation of four variables

REFERENCES:
Current print references
Calmorin, Laurentina P.2004. Measurements and Evaluation. Third Edition. National
Bookstore, Manila. 328pp.
Ferguson, George and Yoshio Takane. 2004, Statistical Methods for Research workers,
16th edition. Hafner Publishing.
Company, Inc., New York.
Johnson, P.O. 2003. Statistical Methods in Research, 5 th edition. Prentice Hall, New York.

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

REYNALDO SM. CATUIRA JR. Mr. Herbert Semana
Professor Program Head College Dean