Operations Research OR #1 Lectured Contracts and Subject Syllabus Lecturer Gesit Thabrani © 2008 Prentice-Hall, Inc. Dual Degree-Management UNP
Operations Research (EKO240)
Lecturer : Gesit Thabrani Office Hours : Monday to Friday, 09:30-3:30*; or by appointment Office : Dual Degree Coordinator Office Phone : 085220311955
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Course Overview An important part of leadership and management consists of defining and solving many types of problems. Inherent in the problem solving process is the task of decision making. The best decisions are those that are made based on fact. Such decisions usually require the use of data. In this class, the overall objective will be to improve your ability to model situations and analyze data to make intelligent, fact-based decisions. Dual Degree-Management UNP
Course Learning Objectives We will specifically work on the following goals. Develop your abilities to approach problems using a systematic, analytical process. Improve your ability to simplify complicated situations using mathematical models. Learn to formulate and test hypotheses using collected data. Learn to understand relationships between variables that exhibit variation, and use those relationships to make decisions. Implement mathematical models on a computer and understand the resulting output. Prepare you to use quantitative methods in other classes, such as Finance, Marketing and Production and Operations Management. Improve your overall quantitative skills.
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Assessments Score/ Grade:
Mid Semester Test (UTS) : 30% Final Test (UAS) : 30% Homework (PR) Quizzes
Participation
: 40%
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Assessments HOMEWORK: Suggested homework will be assigned. I will
provide the answers to several problems so that you can easily check your work and it will be graded. In all cases you can work in groups on homework assignments. The principal purpose of homework assignments is to prepare you for the quizzes and the exam QUIZZES: There several quizzes will be given throughout the semester. Each quiz will be based on homework problems, reading assignments and class discussions. Inclass quizzes will be open book and open note. All quizzes will be done individually MID AND FINAL EXAM: The exam will be open book and open note, and it must be done individually
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Rule of Conduct Min 80 % present in class
Present in class before starting the lecture don’t use sandal, kaos oblong and hand phone during the lecture Having good attitude
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Rule of Conduct What you can expect from me I will learn your names I will respect your comments I will answer your questions, both in and out of class I will start and end class on time I will ask for and respond to feedback I will provide you with prompt and thorough feedback I will work hard to make course material interesting and relevant I will challenge you I will behave in a professional manner I will have fun Dual Degree-Management UNP
Rule of Conduct What I expect from you You will be attentive in class, participating with questions and comments. This also implies that you will be present in and on time to class. You will respect your classmates, including their comments and questions You will provide feedback You will do all assignments on time You will be honest on all assignments and exams You will challenge yourself You will behave in a professional manner You will have fun Dual Degree-Management UNP
Student Absences The University expects regular attendance at all class meetings. You are responsible for satisfying the entire range of academic
objectives, requirements and prerequisites as defined by the instructor If you miss the first 3 class meetings, or if you have not taken the appropriate requisites, you may be required to withdraw from the course If you are absent from class to participate in officially sanctioned University activities (e.g. band, debate, student government, intercollegiate athletics), religious obligations, or with instructor's approval, you will be permitted to make up both assignments and examinations The involved students must deliver written documentation of absence to their instructors, preferably before the absence but in no event later than one week after the absence. Dual Degree-Management UNP
Tentative Course Schedule Week # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Topic Lectured Contracts, Syllabus and Overview Introduction to Operations Research Model Formulation Graphical Solution Simplex Method (1) Simplex Method (2) Simplex Big-M and 2 Phases Method Primal-Dual Formulation and Sensitivity Analysis Mid Test
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Tentative Course Schedule Week # 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Topic Transportation Model (1) Transportation Model (2) Assignment Model (1) Assignment Model (2) Network Model (1) Network Model (2) Comprehensive and Review Final Exam
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References Render, Barry., Ralph M. Stair, Jr., Michael
E. Hanna. Quantitative analysis for management. 9th ed. Pearson Prentice Hall. 2006 Taha, Hamdy A. Operations Research: an Introduction. 8th ed. Pearson Prentice Hall. 2007 Taylor, Bernard W. Introduction to Management Science. 9th ed. Pearson Prentice Hall. 2006 Hillier, Frederick S, Gerald J. Lieberman. Introduction to Operations Research. 7th ed. McGraw-Hill. 2001 Dual Degree-Management UNP