Operations research

Course title

Operations research

Code

F18L3W144

Study programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First cycle

Academic year / semester

7 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Веројатност и статистика или Основи на теорија на информации

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Course objectives (competences)

The goal is to familiarize the student with the problems and methods in the field of operations research, problems of resource and project optimization and optimal management, with methods and techniques of linear and nonlinear programming, decision making theories and games, operations research related to management information systems and information systems for decision making and prediction.

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Course content

1. Introduction to operations research 2. Linear programming modeling 3. Simplex method and sensitivity analysis 4. Network models 5. Project management with PERT/CPM 6. Dynamic, goal and integer programming 7. Nonlinear programming 8. Decision making theory, game theory 9. Queuing systems 10. Simulation models 11. Markov chains 12. Prediction

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Learning methods

Mastery of concepts, properties, and techniques through independent work; solving given tasks and practice problems; independent development and defense of a project assignment.

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Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

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Distribution of the available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

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Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	45 hours

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Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Individual assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

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Grading

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

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Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

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Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

Completed laboratory exercises

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Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

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Method of monitoring teaching quality

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

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Literature