Undergraduate
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Civil Engineering
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Operational Research

Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
CE5004 Operational Research 2/2/0 DE English 4
Course Goals
To provide the scientific decision-making skills for the analysis and solution of civil engineering projects or problems.
Prerequisite(s) -
Corequisite(s) -
Special Requisite(s) -
Instructor(s) Professor TURGUT UZEL
Course Assistant(s) -
Schedule Lecture: Wednesday 17:00-18:45 3-B 12/14/16, Recitation: Thursday 14:00-15:45 B1-8
Office Hour(s) -
Teaching Methods and Techniques Lectures and computer applications
Principle Sources - SHAMBLING J.E., STEVENS G.T., Operation Research, 2005

- HILLIER F.S., LIEBERMAN G.J., Introduction to Operational Research, 2005

- HAMDY A., Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms, 2003
Other Sources - Various computer applications
Course Schedules
Week Contents Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction, definitions and concepts Lecture
2. Week Descriptive statistics and probability Lecture, Problem session
3. Week Problem statement, selection of the solution approach and interpretation of the results Lecture, Problem session
4. Week Cost-capacity-duration-quality relationships, solution process Lecture, Problem session
5. Week First order Markov chains Lecture
6. Week Linear Programming - Interpretation of graphs Lecture, Problem session
7. Week Linear Programming - Algebraic solution Lecture, Problem session
8. Week Linear Programming - Simplex method Lecture, Problem session
9. Week Linear Programming - Other constraint methods and problem formulations Lecture, Problem session
10. Week CPM-PERT methods Lecture, Problem session
11. Week CPM Lecture, Problem session
12. Week Computer programming Computer Laboratory
13. Week Use of computer packages Computer Laboratory
14. Week Final Exam Examination
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools Quantity Weight(%)
Midterm(s) 1 40
Final Exam 1 60


Program Outcomes
PO-1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-4Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction.
PO-8Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1Learns a job or problem in detail and in depth, examines it and decides on its solution. (SKILL)
LO-2Remembers the basic mathematical and statistical information about the lesson. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-3Makes and applies project planning. (SKILL)
LO-4Lists the work to be done in the project. (SKILL)
LO-5Defines the work to be done in the project in detail. (SKILL)
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix
 PO 1PO 2PO 3PO 4PO 5PO 6PO 7PO 8PO 9PO 10PO 11