OPERATIONS RESEARCH

CE405

Course Code: CE405
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Have the ability to understand the basic concepts and principles of linear programming,
Have the ability to apply operational research methods to solve the decison models,
Have the ability to use the related softwares and to interpret the results obtained.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Discrete Probability Models of Reliability Engineering, Probability Density Functions used to Calculate Reliability, Mixed Distribution and Combined Effects Models, Complex Systems Design and Analysis, Optimal Design Methods for Systems, Distributions of Sample Statistics and Their use in Constructing Confidence Intervals on Reliabilities, Point an Interval Estimates for the Exponential, Bayesian Point and Interval Estimates for Exponential Binomial, Geometric and Poisson Distribution, Markov Models for Repairable Systems Reliability, Renewal Theory.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Methodology of Operations Research
2^nd Week	Decision Making and Decision Models
3^rd Week	Generic Form of Linear Decision Model, Basic Operations and Concepts
4^th Week	Basics of Linear Programming and Solution Approaches
5^th Week	Basics of Simplex Algorithm
6^th Week	Operations of Simplex Algorithm
7^th Week	Big M and Two Phase Simplex Algorithms
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Duality in Linear Programming
10^th Week	Duality in Linear Programming
11^th Week	Dual Simplex Algorithm
12^th Week	Best Post-Solution Analysis
13^th Week	Sensitivity Analysis
14^th Week	Transportation Model and Solution Approaches
15^th Week	Assignment Model

Recommended or Required Reading

Reference Book:
Winston, W.L. (1994) Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms, Duxbury Press.
Additional Resources:
Tam, C.M., Tong, T.K.L. (2007) Decision Making and Operations Research Techniques for Construction Management, City University of Hong Kong Press.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Presentation
Questions/Answers

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	3	30
Total(%)		60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		40
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	35	35
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	45	45
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	3	4	12
Total Work Load			138
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.6
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X
K2	X	X
K3	X	X
K4	X	X	X
K5		X
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11			X