COURSE SYLLABUS Applied Operations Research 7.5 credits Tillämpad operationsanalys First cycle, D0001B Version Autumn 2007 Sp 1 - Spring 2011 Sp 4Autumn 2011 Sp 1 - Spring 2012 Sp 4Autumn 2012 Sp 1 - Spring 2013 Sp 4Autumn 2013 Sp 1 - Spring 2016 Sp 4Autumn 2016 Sp 1 - Spring 2017 Sp 4Autumn 2017 Sp 1 - Autumn 2017 Sp 2Spring 2018 Sp 3 - Spring 2019 Sp 3Spring 2019 Sp 4 - Spring 2021 Sp 4Autumn 2021 Sp 1 - Present Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2021 Sp 1 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first. Education level First cycle Grade scale G U 3 4 5 Subject Maintenance Engineering Subject group (SCB) Other Subjects within Technology Entry requirementsIn order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language and M0043M Mathematics II - Calculus and linear algebra or corresponding course and good knowledge in English, equivalent to English 6 More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on 1-165 credits.Course Aim This course provides basic knowledge on the theory and application of Operations Research techniques. After the course, the participant should be able to understand the application of modern mathematical modelling techniques for planning and analysis of various unit operations in a system.Contents The course include: - Problem modelling: Introduction to Operations Research, different types of models, art of modelling-development and construction of models. - Linear programming: Formulation and graphical solution to different optimisation problems, Simplex method, and transportation model - Decision theory: Decision under risk and uncertainty, forecasting techniques. - Network problems: Methods for formulating and solving network problems, network models, PERT-CPM - Queuing models: Basic elements of queuing model, queuing decision models application of queuing model in industries, inventory control models Realization Each course occasion´s language and form is stated and appear on the course page on Luleå University of Technology's website. The students will work in groups to apply Operations Research Principles solving real life problems. The teaching will include lectures, assignments and project work. Active participation in lectures is expected.Examination If there is a decision on special educational support, in accordance with the Guideline Student's rights and obligations at Luleå University of Technology, an adapted or alternative form of examination can be provided. Course objectives are assessed by assignments, active participation in lectures, and written exam. Classroom participation (10%), assignments (20%), and final exam (70%) contribute to the final grade. All the assignments must be submitted before posted deadline.ExaminerBehzad GhodratiTransition termsThe course D0001B is equal to ABD003Literature. Valid from Spring 2018 Sp 3 Taha, AH: Operations Research - An Introduction, 6th ed., 1997 Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources EngineeringModules CodeDescriptionGrade scaleCrStatusFrom periodTitle 0001Written examG U 3 4 54.50SelectableA07 0002AssignmentsU G#3.00MandatoryA07 Study guidanceStudy guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.Syllabus establishedThe plan is established by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 2007-01-31 and is valid from H07.Last revisedby Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies Eva Gunneriusson, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering 17 Feb 2021