OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
 
Lectured in 2nd year Applied Computer Science
2de jaar Toegepaste informatica
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 100
Studypoints [E] 4
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Bert VAN VRECKEM
Reference EGTOIN02A00197
 
Key words


Objectives
  • Being able to apply the methodology of Operational Research, in particular, the building of a mathematical model of a problem
  • Being able to apply some basic techniques from the field of Operational Research
  • Gaining knowledge for further study and implementation in Developement & Support Projecten


Topics
Linear Programming
  • Graphical method
  • The simplex algorithm
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Integer programming

Decision making; gaming theory
Inventory and materials planning
Transportation problems
  • The classical transportation problem
  • Transshipment problem
  • Assignment problem

Queueing theory
  • Queueing terminology
  • Arrival and service processes
  • Study of a few queueing systems
    Network planning
  • CPM/PERT


Prerequisites
Knowledge of mathematics from the first year TI

Final Objectives


Materials used
Alice TI CD-ROM, Blackboard

Study costs
Alice-TI CD: € 25

Study guidance
At the initiative of the student

Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, research, self-study, group presentation, case studies.

Assessment
20% tasks
80% written examination with open book

Lecturer(s)