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OPERATIONS RESEARCH II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
END322 OPERATIONS RESEARCH II 6 4 3 7

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 GÜRÜL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite MAT104 - LINEAR ALGEBRA

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to teach students the use of Parametric Linear Programming, Integer Programming, Network Models, Decision Theory, Queuing Theory, Dynamic Programming, Goal Programming and Nonlinear Programming models and solution techniques in making resource usage decisions.
Contents of the Course Unit: Parametric Linear Programming, Goal Programming, Integer Programming, Non-Linear and Quadratic Programming, Decision and Decision Theory, Network Analysis, Dynamic Programming, Markow Chain and Analysis, Queuing Theory.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Describes linear and nonlinear programming techniques.
It solves the Integer, Dynamic Programming etc. models it encounters.
Optimizes models.
Analyzes real life problems using appropriate methods.
Evaluates the results of established programming models.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Written Sources Parametric Linear Programming Verbal lecture
2 Written Sources Integer Linear Programming Verbal lecture
3 Written Sources Goal Programming, Dynamic Programming Verbal lecture
4 Written Sources Network Analytics (CPM, PERT) I Verbal lecture
5 Written Sources Network Analysis (Shortest Path Algorithms) II Verbal lecture
6 Written Sources Network Analysis (Shortest Path Algorithms) III Verbal lecture
7 Written Sources Nonlinear (Quadratic) Programming I Verbal lecture
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Written Sources Nonlinear Programming I Verbal lecture
10 Written Sources Game Theory Verbal lecture
11 Written Sources Queuing Theory Verbal lecture
12 Written Sources Markov Chain and Analysis Verbal lecture
13 Written Sources Heuristic Algorithms I Verbal lecture
14 Written Sources Heuristic Algorithms II Verbal lecture
15 Written Sources Heuristic Algorithms I Verbal lecture
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Wayne, W., 1990, Operations Research Applications and Algorithms, PWSKent Publishing Company, Boston
Taha H.; A., 1997, Operations Research an Introduction (Translation by Alp Baray, Esnaf Ş.), Literatür Yayıncılık, 2017 (9th Edition), Istanbul
Ozturk A., 2016, Operations Research, Ekin Publishing, 6th Edition, Bursa

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

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

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.
5

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.
4
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.
5
3
Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results to examine problems in the field of industrial engineering.
4

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.
1
2
Works effectively individually and takes responsibility.
3

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.
4
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.
2

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.
3
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.
2

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 4 56
Preliminary & Further Study 14 4 56
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 1 10 10
Laboratory 5 1 5
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 1 20 20
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 2 3 6
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 10 10
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 10 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 41 0 175
Total Workload of the Course Unit 175
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0