Information Package

Master's of Quality Engineering with Thesis

KAL535

OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Course Code
KAL535
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. will have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints.
  2. will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
  3. will have an ability to solve linear decisions models.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionOrigins of Operations Research. Systems approach, interdisciplinary research and the scientific method. Fundamentals and the theory of linear programming. The Simplex algorithm, big-M and two-phase Simplex method. Duality and sensitivity analysis. Transportation and assignment problems; shortest path, minimum spanning tree and minimum cost flow models. Integer programming. Dynamic programming.
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 Simplex Algorithm
6th Week Variations of the Simplex algorithm
7th Week Duality in Linear programming
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Sensitivity Analysis
10th Week Transportation and Assignment Models
11th Week Shortest path, maximal flows and minimal spanning tree problems
12th Week Integer Programming
13th Week Goal programming
14th Week Computer applications
Recommended or Required Reading(1) Kara, İ. (2000) Doğrusal Programlama, Bilim Teknik Yayınevi.
(2) Winston, W.L. (1994) Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms, Duxbury Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Quiz 3 20
Attendance 1 5
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 3 4 12
Individual or group work 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load294
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.8
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X