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| GBLX0057-1 | Mathematical methods in decision making
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| Duration : | 12h Pr, 12h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Rodolphe Palm |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| All year long |
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Course contents :
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| 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 |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 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. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic skills in computer science, for example :
-- INFO2037-1- Introduction to computer science
or -- HULG0149-1 - Office automation |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Lectures : 12 h
Practical Works : 12 h |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Syllabus. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written examination (100%) |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Participation in all organized learning activities is mandatory |
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Contacts :
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| Palm, Rodolphe (Professeur)
Enseignement et recherche
081 62 24 79
Rodolphe.Palm@ulg.ac.be |
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