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OPERATIONS RESEARCH COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
UIT320 OPERATIONS RESEARCH 5 3 3 5

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading and literature review Introduction to Numerical Methods in Decision Making; Explaining the Scientific and Artistic Aspects of Operations Research; Steps in Operations Research Study Narration, discussion
2 Reading and literature review Formulation and Graphics in Linear Programming Solution Method; Investigation of the Process of Establishment of a Mathematical Model; Setting up a linear programming model of a simple case and making a graphical solution of the model and explaining the graphical solution procedure Narration, discussion
3 Reading and literature review Examination of some special cases in Graphical Solution procedure Narration, discussion
4 Reading and literature review Linear Programming Applications and formulation of problems; Production planning; establishment of linear programmatic models on different topics such as product mix, staff assignment, portfolio selection Narration, discussion
5 Reading and literature review Sensitivity Analysis in Graphical Solutions, Sensitivity Analysis for Right Side Values, Solution for Right Side Change, Changes in Objective Function Coefficients Narration, discussion
6 Reading and literature review Algebraic Solution in Linear Programming (Simplex Method), Standard Form and Basic Solution of a DP Model; Explanation of the characteristics of the standard DP model; Determination of Basic Solution Narration, discussion
7 Reading and literature review Algebraic Solution in Linear Programming (Simplex Method); Introduction to Simplex Method and Explaining the calculation details of the simplex algorithm; Narration, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading and literature review Artificial Start Solution; Explanation of the M Technique (Penalty Method); Two-Stage Method Narration, discussion
10 Reading and literature review Special Cases in Simplex Method Applications: Degeneration; Alternative optimum solution; Unbounded solution and non-feasible solution Narration, discussion
11 Reading and literature review Duality and Sensitivity Analysis in Linear Programming, Definition of Dual Problem; The relationship between optimal primal and dual solutions; Economic Interpretation of Duality Narration, discussion
12 Reading and literature review Dual Simplex Method; Primal-Dual Calculations; Sensitivity Analysis; Changes affecting the feasibility; Changes affecting optimum Narration, discussion
13 Reading and literature review Transportation Model in Linear Programming; Formulation of the Transportation Model as a Linear Model, Explanation of Transportation Algorithm; Starting Solution Determination Methods Narration, discussion
14 Reading and literature review Optimum Solution of Transportation Model and Explanation of Multiplier Method with Simplex Method Narration, discussion
15 Reading and literature review Optimum Solution of Transportation Model and Explanation of Multiplier Method with Simplex Method Narration, discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -