OPERATIONS RESEARCH I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
END311	OPERATIONS RESEARCH I	5	4	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. BİNNUR AKIF
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. SEDA ERBAYRAK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Concerns how to conduct and coordinate the operations within organization
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course includes information how to observe,formulate the problem and gather relevant data. Then next step is to construct a scientific method (mathematical models) and conduct to test and verify this model.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
be able to model real life problems using Linear programming(LP)
be able to solve problems using methods of LP such as Graphical method, the simplex method and BigM method
be able to analyze dual problem and marginal costs using Duality theorem
be able to inspect optimization problems with Sensitivity analysis
be able to solve for transportation and assignment problems
be able to construct models for network optimization

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS RESEARCH EİGHTH EDITION HİLLİER LİEBERMAN	Overview of the operations research modeling overview	Oral Presentation
2	Reference	Defining the problem and gathering data	Oral Presentation
3	Reference	Formulating a mathematical model, deriving solutions from a model, testing the model and implementation the model	Oral Presentation
4	Reference	Linear Programming Model	Oral Presentation
5	Reference	Solving LP Problem with the Simplex Method	Oral Presentation
6	Reference	The theory of the simplex method	Oral Presentation
7	Reference	Duality Theorem and Sensitivity Analysis	Oral Presentation
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reference	Primal-Dual Relationships	Oral Presentation
10	Reference	The Transportation Problem	Oral Presentation
11	Reference	The Assignment Problem	Oral Presentation
12	Reference	Network Optimization Models	Oral Presentation
13	Reference	Dynamic Programming	Oral Presentation
14	Reference	Integer Programming	Oral Presentation
15	Reference	Solutions with LINDO and LINGO	Oral Presentation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS RESEARCH EİGHTH EDITION HİLLİER LİEBERMAN

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain sufficient knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Industrial Engineering.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes and evaluates existing application areas in the field of Industrial Engineering and develops applications for their solutions.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes a system, the components of that system, the process of that system, and designs the system by examining it in line with realistic constraints and goals.						5
2	Gains the ability to model and solve engineering problems.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the problems that may be encountered in the field of industrial engineering and acquires the ability to choose and apply the appropriate method to be used in problem solving.						5
2	Selects and uses technical tools necessary for industrial engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.			2
3	Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results to examine problems in the field of industrial engineering.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains the ability to work effectively within a team.				3
2	Works effectively individually and takes responsibility.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Accesses the necessary information for a determined problem and searches for resources for this purpose.				3
2	Has the ability to follow all developments in the field of industrial engineering and constantly renew itself.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains oral and written communication skills and speaks at least one foreign language.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.		1
2	Has knowledge about the universal and social effects of industrial engineering applications and reaches solutions by being aware of the importance of an innovative approach in solving engineering problems.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	1	10	10
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	10	10
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	9	9
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	9	9
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	0	124