This unit surveys the field of operations research, which is the practical application of scientific method to the operational, organisational and economic problems of business and industry. An elementary knowledge of algebra is assumed. Students are expected to use a computer package to find solutions to formulated problems. Topics are model construction; linear programming; transportation and assignment problems; simulation; network analysis (critical path and PERT); inventory analysis; and waiting line models. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr David Bulger
Prerequisites: STAT170(P) or STAT171(P) or admission to GCertScÂ
