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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
İŞL302B2Operations Research IICompulsory365
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of Operations Research 1 course is to teach the use of mathematical and analytical methods in decision making processes. This course is often referred to as operational research, decision analysis or operations research.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç. Dr. hakan PABUÇCU
Learning Outcomes
1Analysing Decision Making Processes: Students develop the ability to identify and analyse real-world problems. By understanding data collection processes, they try to comprehend all aspects of the problem.
2Mathematical Modelling Skills: Students gain the ability to mathematically model the problems they encounter. They use appropriate mathematical expressions to define the problem and identify constraints.
3Application of Optimisation Techniques: Students learn optimisation techniques such as linear programming, integer programming and dynamic programming. Using these techniques, they develop their ability to optimise decision-making problems and find the best solution.
4Using Decision Support Systems: Students learn to solve problems using decision support systems and software. By using these systems effectively, they can provide knowledge-based support in decision-making processes.
5Decision Analysis Applications: Students learn applications of decision analysis in various fields such as industrial, business, economics and engineering. They apply the techniques learnt in practice by working on applied projects for real-world problems.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Understanding Decision Making Processes Developing Mathematical Modelling Skills Application of Optimisation Techniques Using Decision Support Systems Decision Analysis Applications **Modelling of linear programming problems, graphical solution, simplex method, DP applications, duality, primal-dual relations, economic interpretation of duality, sensitivity analysis, integer programming, goal programming, applications with Lindo package.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Definition and importance of transportation models Classification of transportation models
2Examples and application areas of transportation problems Transportation modeling process
3Basic concepts of transportation problems Mathematical formulation of transportation problems Linear programming basics Solution of transportation problems with linear programming
4Classification of transportation model solution methods Simple and advanced solution methods: North-West Corner Rule, Lowest Order Cell Method, MODI, Vogel Comparison and advantages of solution methods
5Classification of transportation model solution methods Simple and advanced solution methods: North-West Corner Rule, Lowest Order Cell Method, MODI, Vogel Comparison and advantages of solution methods
6Classification of transportation model solution methods Simple and advanced solution methods: North-West Corner Rule, Lowest Order Cell Method, MODI, Vogel Comparison and advantages of solution methods
7Mid term exam
8Basic concepts of queuing theory Queuing system models and components
9Application areas of queuing theory Examples of queuing theory problems
10Classification of queuing models Queue performance measures: Waiting time, queue length, service time
11Mathematical formulation of queuing models Queueing model solution methods: Analytical and simulation
12Basic principles of queue simulation Creating the simulation model: Inputs, outputs, processes
13Use of simulation software Queueing simulation applications and analysis
14Customized applications for special transportation models or queueing theory problems chosen by the students Group work or project presentations
Recommended or Required Reading
Yöneylem Araştırması Ahmet Öztürk Ekin Yayınevi Operations Research: An Introduction, Hamdy Taha, Ninth Ed., Pearson, 2011. Introduction to Operations Research, Frederich S. Hillier, Gerald J. Lieberman, Ninth Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2010 Operations Research, T. L. Winston, PWS Publishing Company, 1997.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14456
Individual Study for Mid term Examination12424
Individual Study for Final Examination12525
Homework14342
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
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