ECMZ305 Operations Research I

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
ECONOMETRICS PR. (ENGLISH)
Code ECMZ305
Name Operations Research I
Term 2020-2021 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. SÜLEYMAN BİLGİN KILIÇ
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. SEMİN TOPALOĞLU PAKSOY (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The objective of this course to gain cababilities of using quantitative techniques for decision making, problem identification, model building and solving.

Course Content

The concept of Operational Research topics such as problem definition, model building, linear programming, transportation - assignment problems, network problems and project management with CPM / PERT methods will be examined for building of the models and their solution techniques.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Transform complex problems into mathematical problems.
LO02 student gets ability of analitical thinking
LO03 Gain effective decision making and problem solving skills
LO04 explain econometric consepts
LO05 uses an econometric software package


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Explains Econometric concepts 0
PLO02 - Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts 5
PLO03 - Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models 0
PLO04 - Describes the necessary concepts of Business 4
PLO05 - Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics 5
PLO06 - Estimates the model consistently and analyzes & interprets its results 5
PLO07 - Acquires the ability to analyze, benchmark, evaluate and interpret at conceptual levels to develop solutions to problems 3
PLO08 - Collects, edits, and analyzes data 3
PLO09 - Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research 0
PLO10 - Effectively works, take responsibility, and the leadership individually or as a member of a team 5
PLO11 - Awareness towards life-long learning and follow-up of the new information and knowledge in the field of study 1
PLO12 - Develops the ability of using different resources in the form of academic rules, synthesis the information gathered, and effective presentation in an area which has not been studied 4
PLO13 - Uses Turkish and at least one other foreign language, academically and in the business context 3
PLO14 - Good understanding, interpretation, efficient written and oral expression of the people involved 0
PLO15 - Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development 0
PLO16 - Questions traditional approaches and their implementation while developing alternative study programs when required 4
PLO17 - Recognizes and implements social, scientific, and professional ethic values 5
PLO18 - Follows actuality, and interprets the data about economic and social events 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The structure of decision problems, problem identification and model building Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
2 Introduction to linear programming and the graphical solution method Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
3 Solution of linear programming problems with Simplex method (I) Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
4 Solution of linear programming problems with Simplex method (II) Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
5 The realization of duality and sensitivity analysis after the optimal solution Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
6 Computer application (the solution of linear programming and sensitivity analysis) Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
7 Integer programming: Gomory cutting plane method and Branch and bound method Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
8 Mid-Term Exam Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
9 Transportation models and solution algorithms Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
10 Assignment models and solution algorithms Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
11 Transshipment models and solution algorithms Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly programStudents will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
12 Network analysis; creation and solution of network models Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
13 Network analysis; CPM method Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
14 Network analysis; PERT method Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
15 Time-cost relationship in the planning of the project and acceleration of the project Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
16 Term Exams Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program
17 Term Exams Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 01.05.2025 12:20