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  Course Description
Course Name : Operations Research Modeling and Applications

Course Code : EM-537

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ALİ KOKANGÜL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns to construct mathematical models of real-life problems, select the most appropriate optimization method to the constructed mathematical model and drive the solutions from the model using computer optimization programs such as LINGO.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : It is aimed to provide detailed information on operation research techniques and ability to apply these techniques using LINDO package program.

Course Contents : Modeling: Physical models, mathematical models, etc.; the classification of operations research techniques, components of mathematical models: the decision variables, objective function and constraints; global and local solutions; optimization steps; verbal and mathematical expression of real-life optimization problems; graphical methods; linear programming, nonlinear programming, duality and sensitivity analysis; optimization computer package programs that are being used, the solution of mathematical models using LINGO package program, applications of linear and nonlinear programming, Project presentations. Construction mathematical models of real-life problems, selecting the most appropriate optimization method to the constructed mathematical model and driving the solutions from the model using computer optimization programs such as LINGO.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : IE Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Modeling: Physical models, mathematical models, and so on.; reading the related textbook chapter lecture, discussion
2 the classification of operations research techniques reading the related textbook chapter lecture, discussion
3 components of mathematical models: the decision variables, objective function and constraints reading the related textbook chapter lecture, discussion
4 optimizasyonda global ve lokal çözümler reading the related textbook chapter lecture, discussion
5 optimization steps reading the related textbook chapter lecture, discussion
6 verbal and mathematical expression of real-life optimization problems reading the related textbook chapter lecture, discussion
7 graphical methods reading the related textbook chapter lecture, discussion
8 Midterm exam prepare for the exam written exam
9 linear programming and its applications reading the related textbook chapter lecture, discussion
10 nonlinear programming and its applications reading the related textbook chapter lecture, discussion
11 duality and sensitivity analysis reading the related textbook chapter lecture, discussion
12 computer package programs that are being used reading the related textbook chapter lecture, discussion
13 the solution of mathematical models using LINGO package program reading the related textbook chapter lecture, discussion
14 project presentation prepare a presentation presentation
15 project presentation prepare a presentation presentation
16/17 Final exam prepare for the exam written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Winston, W.L.,2004, Operations Research Applications and Algorithms, Fourth Edition
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Understand, interpret and apply knowledge in his/her field domain both in-depth and in-breadth by doing scientific research in industrial engineering. 5
2 Acquire comprehensive knowledge about methods and tools of industrial engineering and their limitations. 4
3 Work in multi-disciplinary teams and take a leading role and responsibility. 4
4 Identify, gather and use necessary information and data. 5
5 Complete and apply the knowledge by using scarce and limited resources in a scientific way and integrate the knowledge into various disciplines. 5
6 Keep up with the recent changes and applications in the field of Industrial Engineering and analyze these innovations when necessary. 4
7 Work in multi-disciplinary teams, take a leading role and responsibility and develop solutions for complex problems. 4
8 Analyze Industrial Engineering problems, develop innovative methods to solve the problems. 5
9 Have the ability to propose new and/or original ideas and methods in developing innovative solutions for designing systems, components or processes. 3
10 Design and perform analytical modeling and experimental research and analyze/solve complex matters emerged in this process. 5
11 Follow, study and learn new and developing applications of industrial engineering. 3
12 Use a foreign language in verbal and written communication at least B2 level of European Language Portfolio. 2
13 Present his/her research findings systematically and clearly in oral and written forms in national and international platforms. 4
14 Understand social and environmental implications of engineering practice. 4
15 Consider social, scientific and ethical values in the process of data collection, interpretation and announcement of the findings. 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 12 12
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload: 160
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.4
ECTS Credit: 6