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Learning Outcomes
1. | Analyse optimisation problems and formulate suitable linear programming models for them; | ||
2. | Implement graphical and other mathematical techniques to solve such problems; | ||
3. | Reflect on the underlying assumptions, and on the sensitivity of the linear programming models; | ||
4. | Formulate integer linear programming models and apply heuristic techniques to approximate optimal solutions; and | ||
5. | Construct computer models for special linear and integer linear programming models and interpret the solutions obtained by the computer system. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Other | Quiz | 10% |
Other | Written Reflection | 10% |
Assignment | Written Assignment 1 (approximately 6 pages of mathematics) | 40% |
Assignment | Written Assignment 2 (approximately 6 pages of mathematics) | 40% |
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