Name: OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Code: 510109010
Type: Elective
ECTS: 4.5
Length of subject: Per term
Semester and course: 4th Year - Second term
Speciality:
Language: English
Mode of study: On-site class
Lecturer data: COBACHO TORNEL, MARÍA BELÉN
Knowledge area: Métodos Cuantitativos para la Economía y Empresa
Department: Métodos Cuantitativos, Ciencias Jurídicas y Lenguas Modernas
Telephone: 968325402
Email: belen.cobacho@upct.es
Office hours and location:
Qualifications/Degrees:
Academic rank in UPCT: Profesora Titular de Universidad
Number of five-year periods: 4
Number of six-year periods: 1 de investigación
Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile
Lecturer data: CAÑAVATE BERNAL, ROBERTO JAVIER
Knowledge area: Métodos Cuantitativos para la Economía y Empresa
Department: Métodos Cuantitativos, Ciencias Jurídicas y Lenguas Modernas
Telephone: 968325783
Email: r.canavate@upct.es
Office hours and location:
miércoles - 09:30 / 13:30
EDIFICIO DE LA FACULTAD CC EMPRESA, planta 3, Despacho 325
Horario orientativo. Se recomienda cita previa.
jueves - 12:00 / 14:00
EDIFICIO DE LA FACULTAD CC EMPRESA, planta 3, Despacho 325
Horario orientativo. Se recomienda cita previa.
Qualifications/Degrees:
Licensed in Mathematics from University of Murcia (SPAIN) - 1997
Academic rank in UPCT: Profesor Titular de Escuela Universitaria
Number of five-year periods: 4
Number of six-year periods: 0
Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile
[CB1 ]. Students are required to show they possess and understand knowledge in an area of study that starts from the base of general secondary education, and that they are at a level which includes aspects that imply knowledge coming from the forefront of their field of study.
[CG2 ]. To apply mathematical-statistical methods and information and communication technologies to the treatment, assessment, and forecasting of economic-business information.
The specific competence in this course is "To identify, formulate and solve quantitative decision making problems in business and economic contexts".
[CT2 ]. Team work
(1) Identificar y formular modelos de investigación operativa a partir de la descripción verbal de una situación real.
(2) Seleccionar y generar la información necesaria para formular y resolver un problema de Investigación Operativa.
(3) Aplicar técnicas cuantitativas de resolución de problemas de optimización en el ámbito empresarial.
(4) Resolver problemas de optimización y toma de decisiones en el ámbito empresarial mediante aplicaciones informáticas.
(5) Interpretar resultados cuantitativos y proponer decisiones a partir de ellos.
Técnicas de modelización de problemas de optimización de recursos en el ámbito de la Economía y la Empresa. Métodos de resolución de problemas de Programación Lineal y Entera. Otros modelos de Investigación Operativa en la Economía y la Empresa.
Operations Research
1. Formulating linear programming models.
2. Simplex method and post optimality analysis.
3. Integer programming.
4. Transportation problem. Assignment problem. Other network models.
Practical applications with WinQSB
1. Formulating linear programming models. 2. Simplex method and post optimality analysis. 3. Integer programming. 4. Transportation problem. Assignment problem. Other network models.
Promoting the continuous improvement of working and study conditions of the entire university community is one the basic principles and goals of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Such commitment to prevention and the responsibilities arising from it concern all realms of the university: governing bodies, management team, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff and students. The UPCT Service of Occupational Hazards (Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la UPCT) has published a "Risk Prevention Manual for new students" (Manual de acogida al estudiante en materia de prevención de riesgos), which may be downloaded from the e-learning platform ("Aula Virtual"), with instructions and recommendations on how to act properly, from the point of view of prevention (safety, ergonomics, etc.), when developing any type of activity at the University. You will also find recommendations on how to proceed in an emergency or if an incident occurs. Particularly when carrying out training practices in laboratories, workshops or field work, you must follow all your teacher's instructions, because he/she is the person responsible for your safety and health during practice performance. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and do not put your safety or that of your classmates at risk.
Theory class: Activities consisting of training sessions to develop theoretical knowledge based on concepts and theories
Classes with theoretical content will be given before the practical classes. This activity will contribute to all learning outcomes. This activity contributes to competences CB1 and CG2.
In Unit 1, practical classes will be held by solving selected problems individually or in groups, thus contributing to the first two learning outcomes. In the rest of the units, we will contribute to the rest of the learning results by using software for the resolution of practical applications. This activity contributes to all competences in the subject.
18
100
Problem solving class: Activities consisting of training sessions to develop practical or applied knowledge based on problem solving exercises, or practical cases
0
100
Laboratory or field practice class: Activities aimed at developing practical or applied skills by the student supervised by a remote teacher
0
100
Practical class in the computer room: Activities for the acquisition of certain skills through the use of specific software
Problem solving using specific software.
23
100
Seminars, tutorials led by teaching staff, conferences, visits, round tables, etc .: Activities to develop theoretical, practical or applied knowledge based on specific topics or views of the profession
All evaluation activities in continuous assessment will be summative. Two partial exams, that will contribute to evaluate all the learning outcomes asociated to this course. This activity contributes to competences CB1 and CG2.
4
100
Assessment activities (final assessment system)
All the final assessment activities will be summative. A final test will evaluate all the learning outcomes and all the competences associated to this course, except for team working.
4
100
Tutorials: Individual or in groups, will serve to advise, resolve any doubts, guide, monitor work or the knowledge acquired
Consulting and tutoring with professors about any of the subject's contents. This activity will contribute to all learning outcomes. This activity contributes to all competences in the subject.
2.5
50
Carrying out individual or group assignments: Autonomous and / or collaborative learning to develop theoretical, practical or applied knowledge by carrying out projects, practice reports and / or assignments
Assignments and reports done individually or in groups. Autonomous or collaborative learning. This activity will contribute to all learning outcomes. This activity contributes to all competences in the subject.
Different activities carried out by the students on his/her own: study of the contents, refreshing for exams. to adquiere theoretical, practical and applied knowledge related to the course.
61
0
Self-evaluation and / or co-evaluation systems
This evaluation activity is not planned.
0 %
Presentation and defence of assignments
This evaluation activity is not planned.
0 %
Spoken or written exams
Two written, individul partial exams will be done. These tests will include exercises and practical problems in which the interpretation of results will play a key role. This activity contributes to competences CB1, CG2 and the specific competence assigned to this course.
- Midterm test 1 (T1). Units 1 and 2 of the course syllabus.
Maximum mark: 3 points. It asseses the learning outcomes (1) to (5). Using specific software is needed.
- Midterm test 2 (T2). Units 3 and 4 of the course syllabus.
Maximum mark: 3 points. It asseses the learning outcomes (1) to (5). Using specific software is needed.
60 %
Participation and involvement in the teaching-learning process
It will be taken into account the participation of the student in the classes and forums of the subject, the contributions to the web of the subject (answers to questions of classmates, links of interest, other examples, etc.), the general attitude, motivation, involvement and regular attendance to classes (due to practical activities and the use of specific software, regular attendance to classes, despite not being compulsory, is essential to get the abilities needed to pass the course). This assessment activity will evaluate all the learning outcomes and competences associated to this course. Due to practical activities and the use of software, attending classes regularly is an important aspect to pass the course.
10 %
Evaluation of assignments and reports on practical sessions (final product, follow-up and contribution in the case of group work)
Practical assignments to be solved individually and/or in groups. These activities can be done in class or outside of class hours. Some of them will require the use of specific software. Group activities will be monitored through classroom observation and/or group tutorials. These assessment activities will evaluate all the learning outcomes and competences associated to this course.
30 %
Spoken or written exams
One written, individual, final exam will be held. Maximum mark: 7 points. Competences: CB1, CG2 and the specific competence associated to this course. The CT2 competence is evaluated through the activity "Evaluation of asignments and reports". Learning outcomes (1) to (5).
This activity will consist of three parts:
- Part 1 (T1): Units 1 and 2 test. Maximum mark: 3 points.
- Part 2 (T2): Units 3 and 4 test. Maximum mark: 3 points.
- Part 3 (P3): Short questions, aditional to the exam. Maximum mark: 1 point.
70 %
Participation and involvement in the teaching-learning process
This part will be evaluated through aditional questions in the final exam.
0 %
Evaluation of assignments and reports on practical sessions (final product, follow-up and contribution in the case of group work)
Practical assignments to be solved individually and/or in groups. Some of them will require the use of specific software. Group activities in the Final Assessment system will be monitored through group tutorials. This assessment activity will evaluate all the learning outcomes and competences associated to this course.
30 %
Students are allowed to use the mark obtained in any of the assessment activities of the Continuous Assessment System for the equivalent assessment activity in the Final Assessment System, regardless of the mark achieved in each assessment activity. It is also valid for the extraordinary session.
Author: Taylor, Bernard W.
Title: Introduction to Management Science
Editorial: Pearson
Publication Date: 2013
ISBN: 0273766406
Author: Hillier, Frederick S.
Title: Introduction to operations research
Editorial: McGraw-Hill
Publication Date: 2014
ISBN: 9781259253188
Author: Chang, Yih-Long
Title: WinQSB version 2.0: decision support software for MS-OM
Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 0471406724
Author: Taha, Hamdy A.
Title: Operations research an introduction
Editorial: Prentice
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 0131391992
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Cañavate, R. Canal en YouTube channel.
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