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Course Catalog 1998/99


Civil and Mining Engineering

ABT016 Applied Operations Research 6.0 ECTS credits

TIMEPERIOD:
Q IV

LANGUAGE:English

EXAMINER
Uday Kumar Docent


PREREQUISITES
Linear algebra and basic statistics

COURSE AIM
The aim of this course is to provide the basic knowledge about the theory and application of Operations Research techniques, i.e. the application of modern mathematical modelling techniques for planning and analysis of various unit operations in a system so that all these operations are executed in right time with optimal costs. During the course, applications of such techniques for the mineral and construction industries will be discussed.



CONTENTS
Problem modelling (5%): Introduction to Operations Research, different types of models, art of modelling-development and construction of models etc.
Linear programming (45%): Formulation and graphical solution of different types of optimisation problems, Simplex method, transportation model.
Decision theory (5%): Decision under risk and uncertainty.
Network problems (10%): Methods for formulating and solving network problems.
Queueing models: Basic elements of queuing model, queuing decision models application of queuing model in industries.
Simulation and queuing theory (20%): Introduction and application of simulation techniques for optimisation of various systems and unit operations.
Application of Operations research from concerned branch (15%).


TEACHING
The teaching will essentially include classroom lectures, home work and a small project work.


EXAMINATION
Written test with graded point/marks. Approval of the project work is a must.

COURSE GRADE SCALE: 3, 4, 5

ITEMS/CREDITS

Project work 1.50ECTS
0.75ECTS
Written exam 3.75ECTS

COURSE LITTERATURE
Hamdy A Taha: Operations Research - An Introduction- McMillan Publishing Company,
New York.



REMARKS


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