GBLX0057-1 : Mathematical methods in decision making

University of Liege | Version française

Study programmes 2011-2012

Last update : 14/06/2012

GBLX0057-1

Mathematical methods in decision making

Duration :

12h Pr, 12h Th

Number of credits :

Required preliminary complements to register in the Advanced Master in Development, Environment and Communities	First semester	2

Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 2nd year	First semester	2

Master in Forests and natural Areas Engineering, Professional Focus, 1st year	Second semester	2

Required preliminary complements to register in the Advanced Master in Rural Economics and Sociology	First semester	2

Lecturer :

Rodolphe Palm

Language(s) of instruction :

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

Learning outcomes of the course :

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 and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :

Basic skills in computer science, for example :
-- INFO2037-1- Introduction to computer science
or -- HULG0149-1 - Office automation

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Lectures : 12 h Practical Works : 12 h

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Face-to-face