An-Najah Staff

Course Description:

This course is an introductory course in Operations Research (OR). OR is concerned with optimization (Minimization or Maximization) of a certain function. This course is a study of deterministic operations research, modeling of linear and integral programming. The course also covers problem formulation, simplex methods and sensitivity analysis.

Course Objectives:

1. Obtain a fundamental understanding of what operations research entails and why it is important to industrial engineers.
2. Learn how to recognize and correctly formulate problems that can be modeled as linear program.
3. Be able to use some of the basic operations research tools to solve real-world problems.

Course Outlines:

• What is Operations Research             (Ch.1)
• Introduction to linear programming   (Ch.2)
• The Simplex method                          (Ch.3)
• Duality and Sensitivity Analysis        (Ch.4)
• Transportation model                         (Ch.5)
• Network models                                 (Ch.6)

Required Textbook:Taha, H. A, “Operations Research: An Introduction”, Prentice Hall, 2003.

Other References: F.S. Hiller and G.L. Liberman, “Introduction to Operations Research”, McGraw-Hill 2001.   

Classroom Policy:

Please…

• Turn off your cell phone and other electronic devices.
• Be on time and respect deadlines; late homework will not be accepted!   
• Respect everyone’s opinions, be Positive, be enthusiastic and open minded
• Participate: be ready and prepare well, that is the key to success!

Grading Policy:

First Exam                                                               25%                                                                              

Second Exam                                                           25%                           

Homework, quizzes and participation                     10%

Final Exam                                                               40%