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    This document outlines a course on Operations Research offered at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. The 4 credit, core course introduces students to mathematical modeling and quantitative methods used to optimize systems and make effective decisions. Topics covered include linear programming, dynamic programming, queuing models, and simulation. Assessment includes assignments, quizzes, and a final exam. The course aims to help students understand and apply operations research techniques to solve practical problems.

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    This document outlines a course on Operations Research offered at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. The 4 credit, core course introduces students to mathematical modeling and quantitative methods used to optimize systems and make effective decisions. Topics covered include linear programming, dynamic programming, queuing models, and simulation. Assessment includes assignments, quizzes, and a final exam. The course aims to help students understand and apply operations research techniques to solve practical problems.

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    Department of Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE) COURSE OUTLINE

    Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Course No. IPE 307


    Level 3, Term-I
    Credit (Contact) Hours: 4 Credits
    (4 hrs/wk)

    Description of Course IPE 307

    Section A: General Information


    1. Course Title Operations Research
    2. Type of Course Core Course
    3. Offered to Department of Industrial and Production Engineering (IPEE)
    4. Pre-requisite Course(s) None

    Section B: Course Details


    5. Course Content (As approved by the Academic Council)
     Introduction and scope of operations research.
     Introduction to mathematical modeling: different kinds of modeling and their characteristics.
     Classical optimization techniques involving single variable and multiple variables with and without
    constraints.
     Linear models: simplex algorithm, duality, sensitivity analysis, transportation and assignment algorithm,
    game theory.
     Integer programming.
     Dynamic programming.
     Queuing models.
     Introduction to simulation.
     Application: engineering, business, and other sectors of economy.
    6. Course Objectives
     To introduce students to the fundamental problems in Operations Research and the essential
    mathematical modelling theory and techniques needed to make more effective decisions and build more
    productive systems.
     To give students some insight into the use of Operations Research Techniques for analyzing practical
    optimization problems.
    7. Knowledge required
    Students must have a sound background in Calculus, a working knowledge of Linear Algebra, and must be
    proficient in mathematical programming.
    8. Course Outcomes (COs)
    CO CO Statement Corresponding Domains and Delivery Method(s) Assessment
    No. PO(s)* Taxonomy and Activity(-ies) Tool(s)
    level(s)**
    1 Understanding the theoretical PO1 C2 Lectures, Tutorials, Assignment,
    and practical aspects of Homework Class test,
    optimization and other Final exam
    quantitative methods

    2 Establishing the limitations, PO2 C4 Lectures, Tutorials, Assignment,


    advantages, and disadvantages Homework Class test,
    of optimization and other Final exam
    quantitative methods
    3 Implementing quantitative PO3 C5 Lectures, Tutorials, Assignment,
    methods for a variety of Homework Class test,
    multidisciplinary applications Final exam

    *Program Outcomes (PO): PO1 Engineering Knowledge, PO2 Problem Analysis, PO3 Design/development Solution, PO4 Investigation,
    PO5 Modern tool usage, PO6 The Engineer and Society, PO7 Environment and sustainability, PO8 Ethics, PO9 Individual work and teamwork,
    PO10. Communication, PO11 Project management and finance, PO12 Life-long Learning
    **Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Remember, C2 – Explain, C3 – Apply, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis/Design, C6 – Evaluation

    9. Lecture Plan
    Week Lectures Topic COs
    Introduction to Operations Research; Operations Research Modeling
    1 1-4 CO1
    Approach
    CO1
    Introduction to Engineering Optimization; Optimum Design Problem
    2 5-8 CO2
    Formulation
    CO3
    3 9-12 Optimality Conditions CO1
    CO1
    4 13-16 Solving Constrained and Unconstrained Optimization Problems
    CO2

    CO1
    5 17-20 Convexity; Introduction to Linear Programming
    CO2

    CO1
    6 21-24 The Simplex Method CO2
    CO3
    CO1
    7 25-28 Duality Theory and Sensitivity Analysis
    CO2
    CO1
    8 29-32 Transportation & Assignment Problems CO2
    CO3
    CO1
    9 33-36 Integer Programming
    CO2
    CO1
    10 37-40 Game Theory
    CO2
    CO1
    11 41-44 Markov Chains; Queuing Theory
    CO2
    CO1
    12 45-48 Queuing Theory (Cont'd); Dynamic Programming
    CO2
    CO1
    13 49-52 Introduction to Simulation
    CO2

    10. Assessment Strategy


     Class participation will be judged by in-class evaluation; attendance will be recorded in every class.
     Continuous assessment will be done in the form of quizzes, assignments, in-class evaluations.
     Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the term following
    the guideline of academic Council.

    11. Distribution of Marks


    Class Participation 10%
    Homework, Assignment and Quizzes 20%
    Final Examination 70%
    Total 100%

    12. Textbook/References
     Hillier, F.S. and Lieberman, G.J. (2005) Introduction to Operations Research, 8th ed., Tata McGraw-Hill
    Publishing Company Ltd., India.
     Nocedal, J. and Wright, S. (2006) Numerical optimization, Springer Science & Business Media.
     Arora, J.S. (2012) Introduction to Optimum Design, 3rd ed., Elsevier.
     Online resources or supplementary materials will be shared with the class on a need basis.

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