International Trade and Logistics (English)
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistics (English)
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistics (English)
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04950001 | Operations Research | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 3+0+0 | 6 | 6 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Case studies, Q&A, Discussion |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Hamide SELÇUK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Operations research helps in solving problems in different environments that needs decisions. The course covers topics that include: linear programming, Transportation, and CPM/ PERT techniques.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to introduce students to use quantitive methods and techniques for effective decisions–making; model formulation and applications that are used in solving business decision problems.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses | X |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | What is Operations Research (OR)? Definition and historical development of YA, phases of a YA model |
| 2 | Decision Theory: Decision making under certainty, Decision making under risk, Decision making under uncertainty |
| 3 | Mathematical Modelling, Formulation of Linear Programming Problem, Assumptions of Linear Programming (Decision Making Under Determination, Proportionality, Additivity, Divisibility), Some LP Problems (Production Planning Problem, Diet Problem, Portfolio Selection, Mixture Problem) |
| 4 | Mathematical Modelling, Formulation of Linear Programming Problem, Assumptions of Linear Programming (Decision Making Under Determination, Proportionality, Additivity, Divisibility), Some LP Problems (Production Planning Problem, Diet Problem, Portfolio Selection, Mixture Problem) |
| 5 | Graphical Method for Solving Problems with Two Variables, Region of Feasible Solutions, Isoprofit and Isocost lines, Endpoints |
| 6 | Graphical Method for Solving Problems with Two Variables, Region of Feasible Solutions, Isoprofit and Isocost lines, Endpoints |
| 7 | Graphical Method Continue, Solution of Problems for Cost Minimization, Special Cases (Unsolvable problem, alternative optimal solutions, unlimited solutions) |
| 8 | Simplex Method: Initial Solution, Idle Resources, Base-to-Base Transition, Optimality Control |
| 9 | Simplex Method Continue, Solution of Minimization Problems, Unlimited Objective Function, Alternative Optimal Solutions |
| 10 | Duality, Primal-Dual Relations and Economic Commentary: Shadow Prices |
| 11 | Sensitivity Analyzes: Changes in Right Side Constants, Changes in Objective Function Coefficients |
| 12 | Sensitivity Analyzes: Changes in Right Side Constants, Changes in Objective Function Coefficients |
| 13 | Sensitivity Analyzes Continue: Change of Technological Coefficients, Adding a New Constraint to the Problem, Adding a New Variable to the Problem |
| 14 | Sensitivity Analyzes Continue: Change of Technological Coefficients, Adding a New Constraint to the Problem, Adding a New Variable to the Problem |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms, Wayne Winston, Duxbury Press; 4 edition, 2003 |
| Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms, Wayne Winston, Duxbury Press; 4 edition, 2003 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Midterms | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 177 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,90 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||