Information Package / Course Catalogue
Applied Advanced Operations Research
Course Code: FEK516
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to provide students with capabilities of using operational research techniques and applications,quantitative techniques for decision making, problem identification, model building and solving.

Course Content

The concept of Operational Research topics such as problem definition, model building, linear programming, transportation - assignment problems, network problems and project management with CPM / PERT methods will be examined to build the models and their solution techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains econometric concepts
2.Models problems using the knowledge of Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics
3.Acquires the ability to analyze, benchmark, evaluate and interpret at conceptual levels to develop solutions to problems
4.Gives a consistent estimate for the model and analyzes and interprets its results
5.Questions traditional approaches and their implementation and develops alternative study programs when required
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yöneylem Araştırması, Ahmet Öztürk,Ekin Kitabevi,1997
2.Yöneylem Araştırması, Hamdy A. Taha, Literatür Yayıncılık/İşletme ve Ekonomi Dizisi,2000
3.Yöneylem Araştırması Nicel Karar Teknikleri,Prof.Dr. Şule Özkan, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım,2005
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The structure of decision problems, problem identification and model building
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to linear programming and the graphical solution method
Week 3 - Theoretical
Solution of linear programming problems with Simplex method (I)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Solution of linear programming problems with Simplex method (II)
Week 5 - Theoretical
The realization of duality and sensitivity analysis after the optimal solution
Week 6 - Theoretical
Computer application (the solution of linear programming and sensitivity analysis)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Integer programming: Gomory cutting plane method and Branch and bound method
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Transportation models and solution algorithms
Week 10 - Theoretical
Assignment models and solution algorithms
Week 11 - Theoretical
Transshipment models and solution algorithms
Week 12 - Theoretical
Network analysis; creation and solution of network models
Week 13 - Theoretical
Network analysis; CPM method
Week 14 - Theoretical
Network analysis; PERT method
Week 15 - Theoretical
Time-cost relationship in the planning of the project and acceleration of the project
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Lecture - Practice72228
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
OÇ-1
5
5
4
4
2
5
3
4
4
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
3
5
5
4
2
OÇ-3
4
4
4
3
2
5
4
2
5
OÇ-4
4
5
5
2
5
5
3
4
3
OÇ-5
4
2
4
5
3
5
4
5
3
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