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STAT279: Operations Research I |
This unit surveys the field of operations research, which is the practical application of scientific method to the operational, organisational and economic problems of business and industry.
An elementary knowledge of algebra will be assumed. Students will be expected to use a computer package to find solutions to formulated problems.
Topics are chosen from model construction, linear programming, goal programming, transportation and assignment problems, simulation, network analysis (critical path and PERT), inventory analysis and waiting line models.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 4 |
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D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year
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| Staff Contact: |
Mrs Gudlaugsdottir, Dr Bulger |
| Prerequisites: |
STAT170(P) or STAT171(P)
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| Unit Designations: |
Science
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Graded
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| Offered By: |
Department of Statistics |
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