| Module Title |
Operations Research Methods |
| Module Code |
MEC1045 (ITS: MM485) |
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Faculty |
Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng |
School |
Engineering & Computing |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
7.5 |
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Description
The purpose of this module is to introduce the fundamentals of the field of engineering and scientific practice of Operations Research. In this module students will develop knowledge and skills in formulating and analysing mathematical models for deterministic and stochastic optimisation problems subject to a set of constraints with particular emphasis on manufacturing planning problems. Students will participate in the following learning activities: they will attend weekly lectures and tutorials, participate in a group assignment and present for end of semester examination
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Learning Outcomes
1. Formulate a mathematical model consisting of an objective function and a set of constraints to represent an optimisation problem
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 36 | Formal timetabled lectures | | Laboratory | 24 | Timetabled labs to support lecture series | | Assignment Completion | 36 | Model development and testing and report preparation | | Independent Study | 91.5 | including examination time and preparation |
| Total Workload: 187.5 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20382 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | John Geraghty | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Group assignment | Formulate and solve mathematical models using technquies studied in this module and report and interpret results | 30% | Week 1 | | Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 70% | End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Taha, Hamdy A: 2007, Operations Research - An Introduction,
- Hillier, F.S. and Lieberman, G.J.: 2010, Introduction to Operations Researc, Ninth Ed, McGraw-Hill,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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