OR-X12

OR-X12
PGDM-PT 2012-15: Term-III

Course Name: Operations Research (OR-1)

Credits	2
Faculty Name	Rahul Thakurta
Program	PGDM PT
Academic Year and Term	2012-13, Term-III

1. Course Description

This course will be an introduction to Operations Research. The theory will provide an introduction to how mathematical models aid in managerial decision making. There will also be a focus on solving practical problem within a management context. By the end of the course, students will be exposed to a wide variety of applications and problems that can be addressed using Operations Research techniques.

2. Student Learning Outcomes

· Be able to use appropriate analytical techniques to identify a business problem, generate and compare alternatives and develop a solution
· Be able to link practice to theory

3. Required Text Books and Reading Material

· Introduction To Operations Research by Frederick S. Hillier and Gerald J. Lieberman

4. Tentative Session Plan

Session Number Topics/Activities Reading/case list etc.

1 Introduction and Overview Session PPT

2 Linear Programming Introduction and Cases - Do -

3, 4 Solving Linear Programming Problems – The Simplex Method - Do -

5 Quiz - 1

Decision Analysis - Do -

6 Network Optimization Models - Do -

7 , 8 Transportation and Assignment Problem - Do -

9 Project Management - Do -

10 Quiz - 2

* The pedagogy may change as the course progresses

5. Evaluation
· Quiz (2) – 30%
· Take Home Assignment – 40%
· End-term Examination – 30%

6. Academic Integrity

Students involved in academic dishonesty will receive ZERO on the particular component in which the infraction occurred. Academic dishonesty consists of misrepresentation by deception or by other fraudulent means. In an academic setting this may take any number of forms such as copying or use of unauthorized aids in tests, talking during examinations; aiding and abetting another student’s dishonesty; giving false information for the purpose of gaining credits; and resorting to free-riding in group projects.

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Session Number	Topics/Activities	Reading/case list etc.
1	Introduction and Overview	Session PPT
2	Linear Programming Introduction and Cases	- Do -
3, 4	Solving Linear Programming Problems – The Simplex Method	- Do -
5	Quiz - 1
	Decision Analysis	- Do -
6	Network Optimization Models	- Do -
7 , 8	Transportation and Assignment Problem	- Do -
9	Project Management	- Do -
10	Quiz - 2