| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Research I | MEN307 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Zerrin ALADAĞ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Atakan ALKAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Yıldız ŞAHİN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Applying the main principles of operations research.
2) Formulating the mathematical models and modelling in operations research.
3) Forming linear programming.
4) Using the graphical solution techniques.
5) Using the simplex solution techniques.
6) Using sensitivity analysis techniques.
7) Applying the solution techniques for transportation problems.
8) Applying the solution techniques for assignment problems.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | High | High | High | No relation | High | Middle | No relation | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
| 2 | High | High | High | No relation | High | Middle | No relation | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
| 3 | High | High | High | No relation | High | Middle | No relation | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
| 4 | High | High | High | No relation | High | Middle | No relation | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
| 5 | High | High | High | No relation | High | Middle | No relation | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
| 6 | High | High | High | No relation | High | Middle | No relation | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
| 7 | High | High | High | No relation | High | Middle | No relation | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
| 8 | High | High | High | No relation | High | Middle | No relation | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course covers the principles of operations research, mathematical models, creating models, linear programming models and solution techniques (The graphical solution, the simplex algorithm and sensitivity analysis, duality, transportation models, assignment models).
Weekly Schedule
1) The principles of operations research2) Mathematical models
3) Mathematical models
4) Modelling
5) Linear programming models and finding optimal solutions
6) The graphical solution
7) The graphical solutions and sensivity analysis
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) The simplex algorithm and sensivity analysis
10) The simplex algorithm and sensivity analysis
11) Duality
12) Primal-duality relations
13) Transportation models
14) Transportation models
15) Assignment models
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Drill and Practice
4) Problem Solving
5) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required