COURSE MODULE
Module/Course Title: Decision-Making Techniques Module
course code TPE 82004
Student Workload 150 hours
Credits 3 SCU
Semester -
Frequency Even semester
Duration 21 meetings
1 Type of course
Compulsory Course for Agricultural
Mechanization Management Interest
Contact hours 3 x 50 minutes
Independent Study
Individual tasks 3 x 60 minutes Structured tasks 3 x 60 minutes
Class Size 30 students
2 Prerequisites for participation (if applicable) -
3 Learning Outcomes
Able to identify, analyse, evaluate and formulate a problem in the field of agricultural engineering and biosystems by means of scientific approaches and methods.
Able to solve problems related to environment and natural resources as well as production processes using engineering design and modelling approach.
Able to develop science and technology, especially an appropriate technology through research to produce innovative products that benefit the community.
4 Subject aims/Content
This course discusses managerial and decision making; managerial decision making and information systems; decision support framework; decision support concept; decision support system; company information system; knowledge management system; expert system. The contents of this course including:
Introduction to Decision Making Techniques
Decision Making in Conditions of Uncertainty and Risk Decision Tree
Theory of Utility
Analytic Hierarchy Process Multicriteria Decision
Multi Attribute Utility Theory
Multicriteria Decision Model with Analytic Network Process Monte Carlo Simulation
Newsvendor Problem Markov Chain Analysis 5 Teaching methods
Lectures, discussion, and problem-based learning 6 Assessment Methods
A. Evaluation System for Students
The evaluation system carried out in Decision Making Method aims to determine the absorption of knowledge that has been obtained by students. The evaluation system is carried out by conducting several evaluation methods, namely:
• The exam consists of Midterm Exam and Final Exam
• Task
• Quiz
The scoring system used is:
• Exams consist of Midterm Exam (35%) and Final Exam (35%)
• Tasks (20%)
• Quiz (5%)
B. Evaluation System for Lecturers
In addition to knowing the level of absorption of student knowledge, evaluation is also carried out on lecturers for the entire series of learning activities provided. The
evaluation was carried out by distributing questionnaires to student participants at the end of the exam. The contents of the questionnaire cover various aspects of learning activities which are described as follows:
• Course material
• Learning methods
• Mastery of the material by the lecturer
• Lecture facilities
• Assignments (materials, time and assistance)
• Comments and suggestions
7 This module/course is used in the following study programme/s as well -
8 Responsibility for module/course Dr. Sandra Malin Sutan
Achmad Adi Sulianto, Ph.D.
Yusuf Hendrawan, Ph.D.
9 Other Information
Keast, S. and M. Towler, 2009. Rational Decision Making for Managers: An Introduction. John Wiley and Sons, England.
Markland R., and Sweigart J. 1987. Quantitative Methods: Applications to Managerial Decision Making. John Wiley & Son.
Thomas, and Finney. 1994. Calculus and Analytical Geometry. Addison Wesley.
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Render B., Stair Jr, and Hanna M. 2006. Quantitative Analysis for Management.
Ninth Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall.
Taha H. 1992. Operations Research. Fifth Edition. Maxwell Macmillan International Edition.