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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
GBLX0057-1  Mathematical methods in decision making
Duration :  12h Pr, 12h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries, Professional Focus, 2nd yearSecond semester2
Master in Forests and natural Areas Engineering, Professional Focus, 1st yearSecond semester2
Holder(s) :  
Language :  French language
Course contents :  Introduction to linear programming
- simplex algorithm
- sensitivity analysis
- parametric programming
- duality

Classical problems solved by linear programming
- blending
- product mix
- cutting
- staff covering
- transportation
- multiperiod decision

Network models
- shortest path
- maximum flow
- critical path method (CPM)
- program evaluation and review technique (PERT)

Extensions
- non linear programming
- interger programming

Multicriteria decision marking
Course objective :  To learn some elements of operations research and more particularly linear programming.
After completing the course the student is expected to
- formulate a linear programming problem,
- solve a problem with LINDO,
- correctly interpret the results given by LINDO.
Prerequisites :  Basic skills in computer science, for example :
-- INFO2037-1- Introduction to computer science
or -- HULG0149-1 - Office automation
Organization :  Lectures : 12h
Practical Works : 12h
Written notes :  Syllabus.
Assessment :  Written examination (100%)
Contacts :  Palm, Rodolphe (Professeur)
Enseignement et recherche
081 62 24 79
Rodolphe.Palm@ulg.ac.be


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