MSCI301-08S1 (C) Semester One 2008

Optimisation Models and Methods

28 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 25 February 2008
End Date: Sunday, 29 June 2008
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 9 March 2008
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 25 May 2008

Description

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.

Prerequisites

(1) MSCI204 or MSCI215; (2) MSCI216; (3) any one of COSC121, AFIS123, ENEL206, MATH171, MATH282, or
any course involving an appropriate level of computer programming, as approved by the Head of Department. RP: MATH251, MATH252 or MATH254.

Restrictions

MSCI315, MSCI316

Recommended Preparation

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

John Raffensperger

Lecturer

John Giffin

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Assignment 1 14 Mar 2008 8% Assignment 1
Assignment 2 04 Apr 2008 8% Assignment 2
Midterm Test 29 Apr 2008 26% Midterm Test
Assignment 3 15 May 2008 8% Assignment 3
Assignment 4 06 Jun 2008 8% Assignment 4
Final Examination 42% Final Examination


The final exam is cumulative, closed book. You can use one sheet of A4 notes.

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Winston, Wayne L; Operations research : applications and algorithms ; 3rd ed; Duxbury Press, 1994.

Notes

Relationship to Other Courses:
This course is essential for any student majoring in MS/OR who wishes to enter 400-level Honours courses in a subsequent year.

Grading:
Scores may be standardised, prior to assigning final course grades. This usually implies that a standardised mark of 50 is a pass.

Departmental Academic Policies
If you want 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 364 of the Enrolment Handbook 2008 (also in UC Calendar under “General Course and Examination Regulations”).

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,003.00

International fee $4,176.00

* 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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