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An overview of the most significant modelling techniques, methods and theory arising from deterministic-based models in Operations Research. Covering linear programming, integer programming, networks, and dynamic programming models, including the use of commerical software for solution. Examining heuristics, metaheuristics, duality theory, optimality conditions, and decomposition. A mainstream course for MS/OR majors.
This course is essential for any student majoring in MS/OR who wishes to enter 600-level Honours courses in a subsequent year.
(1) MSCI201 or MSCI204 or MSCI215; (2) MSCI203 or MSCI216; RP: MATH203, MATH251, MATH252 or MATH254.
MSCI315, MSCI316
MATH203, MATH251, MATH252 or MATH254.
John Raffensperger
John Giffin
The final exam covers the last half. Closed book exam, one hand-written sheet of A4 notes, double-sided, no attachments.
Winston, Wayne L; Operations research : applications and algorithms ; 3rd ed; Duxbury Press, 1994 ((3rd edition is okay, but page numbers will be different); other materials as described in the syllabus).
Winston, Wayne L. , Goldberg, Jeffrey B; Operations research (ISE) : applications and algorithms ; 4th ed; Duxbury ;Thomson Learning, 2004.
Grading:The marks for the assessment items will be standardised before a final grade is determined. You should not regard 50% as a pass mark.Departmental Academic Policies If you require a hard copy of this document, please ask the course co-ordinator. The Department assumes that you have read this document. You should also read the “Information related to courses and assessment” on page 32 of the Enrolment Handbook 2011 (also in UC Calendar under “General Course and Examination Regulations”).Dishonest PracticeThe University of Canterbury considers cheating and plagiarism to be serious acts of dishonesty. All assessed work must be your own individual work unless specifically stated otherwise in the assessment guidelines. Material quoted from any other source must be clearly acknowledged. You must not copy the work of another person (student or published work) in any assessment including examinations, tests and assignments. Any person, who is found to have copied someone else's work, or to have allowed their work to be copied, will receive a fail grade for that piece of assessment and may face disciplinary action which may lead to a fine, community service or exclusion from the university.IMPORTANT: Where there are concerns regarding the authorship of written course work, a student can be required to provide a formal, oral explanation of the content of their work.Coversheets - Group and Individual
Domestic fee $1,260.00
International fee $5,550.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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