Applied Science University
Faculty: Economics and Administrative Sciences
Department : Bussiness Administration Department
( Course Syllabus )
CourseTitle
Credit Hours
Course No.
Prerequisite
Year (semester)
Operations Research(1)
3
402214
310103
104101
2012/2013 (1)
Coordinator Name
Lecturer
Dr. Ayman Abdallah
Room No.
221
E-mail
Office Hours
Sun., Tue., Thu.: 11-1
Mon., Wed. : 12.30-2
Course Objectives:
1. Understanding the origins and basic methodology of operations research
2. Understanding the application of Operations Research for solving business problems
3. Developing linear programming formulations to represent the managerial problem
4. Solving and analyzing problems using the graphical method of linear programming
5. Solving linear programming problems by the simplex method
6. Formulating and solving special linear programming problems using the transportation and assignment
models
7. Using CPM and PERT for controlling large and complex projects
Course Description:
This course discusses the advanced concepts and principles of quantitative methods for decision
making. Defines the evaluation and application of OR and promotes understanding of using
quantitative models. Provides presentation of decision-milking tools like linear programming,
Transportation and assignment models, and Project Management (CPM, PERT).
Intended Learning Outcomes :
After studying this course the student should be able to:
1. Describe the quantitative analysis approach
2. Understand the application of quantitative analysis in a real situation
3. Understand the basic assumptions and properties of linear programming (LP)
4. Understand the simplex method of LP and solve maximization and minimization problems
5. Structure special LP problems using the transportation and assignment models
6. Use the northwest corner, VAM, MODI, and stepping-stone methods
7. Solve assignment problems with the Hungarian method
8. Understand how to plan, monitor, and control projects with the use of CPM and PERT
Course Contents :
Week
1
2
3
Topic Details
Reference (chapter)
Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
Introduction to linear Programming: model formulation
Graphical Method to LP problems
1
1
7
7
Assessment
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Special Cases in LP
The Simplex Method: solving maximization problems
The Simplex Method: solving minimization problems
Special Cases in Simplex Method
Sensitivity Analysis (Simplex method), Dual problem
Transportation Model: Northwest, Least Cost Method, VAM
Stepping Stone Method
MODI Method and Special Cases in transportation problem
Assignment Model: Hungarian Method, and special cases of
assignment problem
Project Management: Network diagram, Critical Path Method
(CPM)
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
7
9
9
9
9
10
10
10
10
13
13
13
Final Examination
Grade Distribution :
Assessment
- First Exam
- Second Exam
- Assignments ( Reports /Quizzes/ Seminar / Tutorials ….)
- Final Examination
Grade
20%
20%
10%
50%
Date
15/11/2012
27/12/2012
27/1-5/2/2013
* Make-up exams will be offered for valid reasons. It may be different from regular exams in content and format.
Main Reference:
- Render Barry, Stair Ralph, and Hanna Michael, Quantitative Analysis for Management, 11th ed,
Prentice Hall, New Jersey,2011.
Other References:
- Hamdy Taha, Operations Research: An Introduction, 8th ed, Prentice Hall, 2006.
-Winston Wayne, 2003. Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms. 4th ed., Duxbury Press
-Hillier Frederick, 2009. Introduction to Operations Research. 9th ed., McGraw-Hill Science
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