Operations Research: an Active Learning Approach

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• Understand and apply Operations Research methodology to investigate and solve your operational issues.
• Formulate and apply Linear Programming and expanded topics strategies to address specific optimization challenges.
• In project management, use the Critical Path Method and PERT techniques.
• Appreciate the use of simulation in the study of stochastic operations systems' behavior.
• Be aware of the techniques' limitations.
   

Syllabus:

1. Introduction to Operations Research
2. Linear Programming and Simplex Method
3. Further Techniques in Simplex Method
4. Transportation Problem and Assignment Problem
5. Critical Path Method for Project Scheduling
6. Further Topics in Critical Path Method
7. Simulation