| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Operation Research Techniques |
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| Course Code |
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MMD421 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. SUPHİ URAL
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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LISTS THE OPREATIONAL RESEARCH TECHNIQUES.
ANALYZES A SYSTEM OR PROCESS.
ADDRESSES CONSTRAINTS.
ESTABLISHES THE MODEL GINIVG THE OPTIMUM SOLUTION.
LISTS MODELS OF NETWORK.
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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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MMD101 Mathematics I
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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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TO HELP STUDENTS IN ANALYZING A PROBLEM AND MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SETTING UP A MODEL UNDER REALISTIC CONSTRAINTS |
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| Course Contents |
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INTRODUCTION TO OPERATION RESEARCH/ THE INVERSE OF A MATRIX, DETERMINANT/ LINEAR PROGRAMMING; GRAPHICAL SOLUTIONS/ THE SIMPLEX ALGORITHM; USING THE SIMPLEX ALGORITHM TO SOLVE MINIMIZATION AND MAXIMIZATION PROBLEMS, ALTERNATIVE OPTIMAL SOLUTIONS/ SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS AND DUALITY/ NETWORK MODELS; SHORTEST PATH MODELS, CPM AND PERT METHODS, MINIMUM COST NETWORK FLOW PROBLEMS. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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CLASSROOMS AND LABORATORİES OF THE DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE |
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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: OPERATIONS RESEARCH TECHNIQUES, SIMULATION, MODELLING |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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2 |
LINEAR PROGRAMMING: MODEL BUILDING AND GRAPHICAL SOLUTION TECHNIQUE |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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3 |
LINEAR PROGRAMMING: SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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4 |
LINEAR PROGRAMMING: ENCODE MODELBY COMPUTER SOFTWARE |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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5 |
SIMPLEX METHOD: DESCRIPTION OF THE DUAL PROBLEM |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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6 |
SIMPLEX METHOD:ECONOMIC INTERPRETATION OF DUALITY |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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7 |
SIMPLEX METHOD:ANALYSIS AFTER OPTIMIZED |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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8 |
NETWORK MODELS:MINIMUM SPANNING TREE |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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9 |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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10 |
NETWORK MODELS:THE SHORTEST PATH PROBLEM |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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11 |
NETWORK MODELS:MAXIMUM FLOW MODEL |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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12 |
NETWORK MODELS:THE CRITICAL PATH METHOD |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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13 |
NETWORK MODELS: |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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14 |
BUILDING MODEL BY SIMULATION |
COURSE NOTES AND OTHER RESOURCES |
COURSE PRESENTATION |
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15 |
FINAL EXAM |
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16/17 |
FINAL EXAM |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches |
2 |
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2 |
Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves |
4 |
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3 |
Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions |
2 |
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4 |
Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems |
3 |
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5 |
Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. |
1 |
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6 |
Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly |
5 |
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7 |
Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. |
2 |
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8 |
Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. |
1 |
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9 |
Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. |
2 |
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10 |
Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. |
2 |
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11 |
Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. |
2 |
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12 |
Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. |
1 |
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13 |
Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. |
1 |
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14 |
Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. |
2 |
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15 |
Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. |
1 |
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16 |
Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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