OPERATIONS RESEARCH (2+0)

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to operations research

Lesson 1. Elementary concepts and objectives of Operations Research
Lesson 2. Applications of Operations Research in decision making

Module 2: Linear programming problem

Lesson 3. Mathematical formulation of the linear programming problem and its graphical solution
Lesson 4. Simplex Method

Module 3: Transportation problem

Lesson 5. Definition and mathematical formulation
Lesson 6. Initial basic feasible solution
Lesson 7. Optimal solution

Module 4: Assignment problem

Lesson 8. Introduction and mathematical formulation
Lesson 9. Solution of Assignment problem

Module 5: Inventory control

Lesson 10. Introduction and general notations
Lesson 11. Economic lot size models with known demand

Module 6: Replacement theory

Lesson 12. Introduction and elementary concepts
Lesson 13. Replacement of items deteriorating with time

Module 7: Sequencing problem

Lesson 14. Introduction and general notations
Lesson 15. Solution of a Sequencing problem

Module 8: Queuing theory

Lesson 16. Introduction and classification of queues
Lesson 17. Solution of Queuing models

Module 9: Project planning and network analysis

Lesson 18. Introduction and basic definitions in Network Analysis
Lesson 19. Rules for drawing Network Analysis
Lesson 20. Critical Path Method (CPM)
Lesson 21. Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)