| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Optimisation I |
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| Course Code |
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TS-505 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. MAHMUT ÇETİN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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1. Learns system concept.
2. Helps sutudents increase their ability to formulate mathematically simple sentences.
3. Learns optimisation concept and problem solving.
4. Knows how to obtain infinite solutions; interprets solution sets, and preserves natural resources by practicing these techniques.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aims of the course are to formulate engineering problems by using systems approach, to interpret mathematical solutions, to chose optimal solution, and find practical solutions faced in real life. |
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| Course Contents |
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Introduction; system concept; linear programming; geometric solution of linear programming, non-negative slack variables; Simplex algorithm of Dantzig, duality, sensitivity analysis; transportation problems |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Class |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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2 |
System concept |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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3 |
Introduction to linear programming |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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4 |
Linear programming |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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5 |
Geometric solution of linear programming problems |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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6 |
Geometric solution of linear programming problems (CONT.) |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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7 |
Slack variables |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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8 |
Slack variables (CONT.) |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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9 |
Basic definitions and simplex based solution methods |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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10 |
Mid-term exam |
Books and other study materials |
Take-home exam |
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11 |
Simplex based solution methods (CONT.) |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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12 |
Practical problems |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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13 |
Duality (optimization) |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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14 |
Sensitivity analysis |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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15 |
Transportation problems |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Books and other study materials |
Take-home exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has the ability to develop and deepen the level of expertise degree qualifications based on the knowledge acquired in the field of agriculture and irrigation structures |
3 |
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2 |
Has the ability to understand the interaction between irrigation and agricultural structures and related disciplines |
2 |
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3 |
Qualified in devising projects in agricultural structures and irrigation systems. |
4 |
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4 |
Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development |
3 |
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5 |
Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of agricultural structures and irrigation department |
5 |
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6 |
Has the ability to support his specilist knowledge with qualitative and quantitative data. Can work in different disciplines. |
5 |
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7 |
Solves problems by establishing cause and effect relationship |
3 |
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8 |
Able to carry out a study independently on a subject. |
1 |
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9 |
Has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental researches, to analyze and interpret complex issues occuring in these processes.
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4 |
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10 |
Can access resources on his speciality, makes good use of them and updates his knowledge constantly. |
0 |
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11 |
Has the ability to use computer software in agricultural structures and irrigation; can use informatics and communications technology at an advanced level.
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3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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