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  Course Description
Course Name : Multi Objective Optimization

Course Code : IEM 759

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SEMİN PAKSOY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the ability to perform the multiobjective decision making techniques
Gains the ability to perform the multiattribute desicion making techniques
Formulates complex systems by performing the optimization techniques
Gains the ability to structure and analyse problems

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The course provides the students with the ability to perform the optimization techniques for constrained, unconstrained and multipleobjective optimization problems by reinforcing optimization concepts and condititions.

Course Contents : The course covers introduction to optimization, nonlinear optimization, necessary and sufficient conditions, constrained optimization methods: Gradient Method(Steepest decent method) and Newton´s method, unconstrained optimization methods, exterior - interior penalties, multiple objective optimization and their methods.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Optimization and conditions Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
2 Unconstrained optimization Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
3 Constrained optimization Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
4 Basic concepts and definition Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
5 Creating models and structure of model (Dominance, efficiency and optimality relations) Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
6 The use of graphical method Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
7 Multiobjective simplex method Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
8 Midterm exam - -
9 Multiobjective decision making techniques Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
10 Conflicting objectives Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
11 Application with the worksheet Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
12 Goal programming Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
13 Goal programming solving techniques Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
14 Sensitivity analysis (Structural changes) Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
15 Sensitivity analysis (Coefficient changes) Reading relevant parts in the source books according to weekly program Lecture, problem solving
16/17 Final exam - -


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Multiobjective Optimisation and Control, G. P. Liu, J. B. Yang and J. F. Whidborne, RESEARCH STUDIES PRESS LTD. Baldock, Hertfordshire, England
 
 An Introduction to Management Science: Quantitive Approaches to Decisions Making, David R. Anderson, Dennis J. Sweeney, Thomas A. Williams, Thomson, 2003
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 40
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 Explains Econometric concepts 4
2 Equipped with the foundations of Economics, develops Economic models 2
3 Models problems using the knowledge of Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics 5
4 Acquires the ability to analyze, benchmark, evaluate and interpret at conceptual levels to develop solutions to problems 5
5 Collects, edits, and analyzes data 5
6 Uses advanced software packages concerning Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research 4
7 Develops the ability to use different resources in an area which has not been studied in the scope of academic rules, synthesizes the information gathered, and gives effective presentations 3
8 Speaks Turkish and at least one other foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and business life. 3
9 Questions traditional approaches and their implementation and develops alternative study programs when required 3
10 Recognizes and implements social, scientific, and professional ethic values 3
11 Gives a consistent estimate for the model and analyzes and interprets its results 5
12 Takes responsibility individually and/or as a member of a team; leads a team and works effectively 1
13 Defines the concepts of statistics, operations research and mathematics. 4
14 Knowing the necessity of life-long learning, follows the latest developments in the field of study and improves himself continiously 4
15 Follows the current issues, and interprets the data about economic and social events. 3
16 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviours of people and expresses himself/herself orally and in written form efficiently 1
* 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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 3 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 148
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92
ECTS Credit: 6