Operational Research 1155-12-M21-BA-OpRes

Operational Research refers to the science of decision-making. The aim of the lecture is to present chosen problem-solving techniques/methods and the tutorial focuses on gaining ability to use them.

Topics:
1. Introduction to Operational Research - W1.
2. Network models - W1, W2, W3, U1, U2.
3. Dynamic programming - W1, W2, W3, U1, U2.
4. Multi-criteria decision-aiding - W1, W3, U1, U2, U3, K1.
5. Linear programming - W1, W2, W3, U1, U2.

Total student workload

1. Activities requiring direct participation of the teacher: Lectures - 15 hours Tutorials - 15 hours Consultations - 35 hours 2. Student’s self-study required for successful completion of a course: 35 hours 3. Time required for preparation and participation in the evaluation process: 25 hours Total student's workload: 125 hours

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: Student formulates and quantifies decision-related problems - K_W04 W2: Student determines methods and techniques that are suitable to solve the problems identified - K_W07 W3: Student applies quantitative tools in the optimization of decisions - K_W07

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: Student uses mathematical modelling methods to develop and interpret information that helps decision-makers (managers) with solving identified problems, policy formulation and other managerial functions - K_U01 U2: Student interprets the results of the analysis conducted and presents recommendations to decision-makers - K_U06 U3: Student applies appropriate software to solve specific problems - K_U12

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Student applies analytical techniques to the best of her/his knowledge and belief to support decision-making processes by helping decision-makers (managers) to structure and organize their understanding of the situation, make better decisions and solve problems (professionalism and ethics) - K_K03

Teaching methods

lecture, description, talk, discussion, presentations in Microsoft Office PowerPoint, using Microsoft Excel and other software, solving tasks, project

Expository teaching methods

- discussion
- informative (conventional) lecture
- description

Exploratory teaching methods

- practical
- project work

Prerequisites

'Mathematics' and 'Computer Science' are formal pre-requisites for this subject (knowledge of linear algebra and familiarity with Excel are required).

Course coordinators

Dorota Górecka

Assessment criteria

Team project, final test, continuous evaluation during classes

Team project (50%) - W1, W3, U1, U2, U3, K1.
Written report and oral presentation
Written report - evaluation criteria: organization, content (correctness of the problem formulation, quality of information, correctness of the calculations, completeness and correctness of the solutions, correctness of the results’ interpretation, quality of conclusion), form and quality of presentation.
Oral presentation - evaluation criteria: opening statement with purpose, organization, content (correctness and relevance), style of presentation (pace, voice quality, professionalism), use of media (quality of slides), ability to answer questions.

Final test composed of tasks to solve (50%) - W1, W2, W3, U1, U2.
Evaluation criteria: correctness of the approach, correctness of the way of solving tasks, correctness of the calculations, completeness and correctness of the solutions, correctness of the results’ interpretation.

Continuous evaluation during classes - W1, W2, W3, U1, U2, U3.
Bonus points for the active participation in the classes (they will result in grade increasing) and malus points for being unable to solve tasks based on the material explained earlier (they will result in grade decreasing), homework, entrance tests (at the beginning of the classes).

Verification of the learning outcomes:
W1: final test +++, team project +++, continuous evaluation during classes (solving tasks, homework, entrance tests, observation) ++
W2: final test +++, continuous evaluation during classes (solving tasks, homework, entrance tests, observation) ++
W3: final test +++, team project +++, continuous evaluation during classes (solving tasks, homework, entrance tests, observation) ++
U1: final test +++, team project +++, continuous evaluation during classes (solving tasks, homework, entrance tests, observation) ++
U2: final test +++, team project +++, continuous evaluation during classes (solving tasks, homework, entrance tests, observation) ++
U3: team project +++, continuous evaluation during classes (solving tasks, homework, entrance tests, observation) ++
K1: team project +++

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