Course NO    : EM310
Course Title  : Operations Research - 1
Credits          : 3
Prerequisite  : Core Courses in Mathematics


Course Content Time Allocated
L T P A
  Formulation of Models
  • Nature of OR modeling, Modeling procedure
1      
  Linear Programming
  • Graphical method, Simplex algorithm and extensions, Duality and dual simplex algorithm, Sensitivity analysis, Revised simplex algorithm, Transportation, Transhipment and assignment problems
12 3    
  Network Analysis
  • Shortest route, Maximal flow, Minimum spanning tree problems, Project planning and control
9 2    
  Dynamic Programming
  • Principle of optimality, Forward and backward recursions, Construction of algorithms
4 1    
  Queuing Theory
  • Basic structure of queuing models, Role of exponential distribution, Birth and death processes, Priority discipline queuing models
4 1    
  Inventory Models
  • Deterministic inventory models, Static EOQ models, Dynamic EOQ models, Use of dynamic programming algorithms
4 1    
  Simulation
  • Types of simulation, Formulating and implementing a simulation model, Discrete event simulation
2 1    
  Total = 45 36 9    



 
Assessment Percentage Mark
Continuous Assessment   20
Assignment 20  
Course work    
Written Examinations   80
Mid-Semester 20  
End of Semester 60  

Notation Used :
L - Lectures
T - Tutorials
P - Practical works
A - Assignments

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