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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Operations Research/Management Science
Module Code	CA429
School	School of Computing
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Liam Tuohey Semester 2: Liam Tuohey Autumn: Liam Tuohey
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To develop skills in formulating complex mathematical models, including models non-linear models and to familiarise students with the methods for solving these problems and with appropriate tools for large-scale problems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Formulate and calculate the solutions to deterministic dynamic programming problems
2. Apply extensive sensitivity analysis techniques to linear programming problems
3. Identify, formulate and calculate the solution to goal programming problems
4. Calculate optimal integer solutions to linear programming problems using cutting plane and branch-and-bound methods
5. Analyse simple Markov chains
6. Identify and develop computer simulation of simple dynamic systems
7. Identify, formulate and find the solution to certain non-linear optimisation problems
8. Choose the most appropriate technique to apply in a decision making context
9. Set up data and models for large scale problems using the "ampl" software tool

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning time	101	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Sensitivity analysis in linear programming.
Dynamic programming.

Goal programming.
Integer programming.

Non-linear programming.
Markov chains and simulation.

Tool(s) for mathematical programming.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Digital production	Design, implementation and application of a software system in an area of Operations Research such as Simulation of a Dynamic System or Transportation.	20%	Week 28

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

H Taha: 2003, Operations Research - An Introduction, Sixth edition, Prentice Hall,
International Conference on Multiple Criteria Decision Making: 0, Multiple criteria decision making in the new millenium : proceedings of the .., M0128194DC
Michael Schrage: 2000, Serious play, Harvard Business School Press, Boston, 0875848141
Robert Fourer, David M. Gay, Brian W. Kernighan: 2003, AMPL, Thomson/Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, CA, 0534388094
Bruce Bueno De Mesquita,: 0, The Predictioneer's Game, 1400067871
David L. Applegate... [et al.]: 2006, The traveling salesman problem, Princeton University Press, Princeton, 0691129932
David J. Rader,: 0, Deterministic Operations Research, 0470484519
Luenberger, David G: 0, Linear and nonlinear programming,