Information Package

Master's of Industrial Engineering with Thesis

END552

OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Course Code
END552
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the basics of linear programming,
  2. Explain the solution methods of linear programming models,
  3. Use linear programming software and analyze the results.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Methods of Operations Research
2nd Week Examples for Linear Programming
3rd Week The Generic Form of a Linear Program and Basic Definitions
4th Week The Basics of Linear Programming and Solution Approaches
5th Week The Basics of the Simplex Algorithm
6th Week The Operations of the Simplex Algorithm
7th Week Big M ve Two Phase Simplex Algorithms
8th Week Duality in Linear Programming
9th Week Midterm Exam
10th Week Dual Simplex Algorithm
11th Week Sensitivity Analysis
12th Week Transportation Models
13th Week Sensitivity in Transportation Models
14th Week Assignment Models
Recommended or Required ReadingKara, İ. (1986) Doğrusal Olmayan Modeller, Anadolu Üniversitesi Basımevi;
Winston, W.L. (1994) Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms, Duxbury Press;
Taha, H.A. (1997) Operations Research: An Introduction.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Total(%) 30
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 30
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 70
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 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load292
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.73
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X X
K2 X X X
K3 X
K4 X
K5
K6
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K8
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