Semester 8
Course: Operations Research
| Course Code: | E36 |
| Course Level: | Undergratuate |
| Obligatory/Elective: | Elective |
| Semester: | 8 |
| Division: | Division of Computers |
| Group: | Group Β |
| ECTS Credits: | 5 |
| Hours Per Week: | 5 |
| Website: | eclass.uowm.gr |
| Language: | Greek |
| Content: | Introduction to optimization, mathematical programming models, variables, objective function parameters, constraints. Linear programming theory, graphical solution, Simplex method, sensitivity analysis. Linear programming problem solving using computer software (lindo, lingo, EXCEL solver). Integer programming. Branch and Bound algorithm. Binary programming. Applications to real-world problems. |
| Learning Outcomes: | Understanding the basic mathematical programming (Linear and Non-linear) concepts and methods. Ability to model real-world operational problems by the development of appropriate mathematical programming models. Ability to solve mathematical programming models by employing the appropriate operations research methodologies and algorithms. The ability to handle data and solve mathematical programming models using computer software. The ability to perform sensitivity analyses on the results of operations research problems. Interpretation of the results of an operations research problem's solution. |
| Pre-requirements: | Statistics |
| Teaching Methods: | Hours of Instruction 65 (Theory: 39, Exercises: 26) |
| Validation: | Final written exam (compulsory) , Intermediate written exam (optional) |
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