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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
GBLX0057-2  Mathematical methods in decision making

Duration :  12h Pr, 12h Th
Number of credits :  
Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 1st year2
Master in Statistics : Biostatistics, professional focus , 1st year2
Lecturer :  Rodolphe Palm
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
All year long
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
Recommended or required readings :  
Syllabus.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written examination (100%)
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Participation in all organized learning activities is mandatory
Contacts :  
Palm, Rodolphe (Professeur)
Enseignement et recherche
081 62 24 79
Rodolphe.Palm@ulg.ac.be


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