35140 Operations Research Modelling

6cp; 4hpw

This subject is an introduction to operations research methodology. A variety of problems from manufacturing, construction, transportation and finance are considered, together with approaches to the formulation of the corresponding mathematical models. Solutions for the models are obtained using decision support software with particular emphasis on spreadsheets and their uses in business applications. The art of model building is discussed in conjunction with an introductory description of several important solution methods and notions of matrices, determinants and vectors.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

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2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,190.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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