PFC604-Attachement 1
SCHEME OF WORK
PROGRAMME: UTM – DIPLOMA SAINS KOMPUTER (TEKNOLOGI MAKLUMAT)
COURSE: PROGRAMMING IN OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
Week
1
(18/1)
Topic outcomes
Upon completion of this topic, students
should be able to:
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2
(25/1)
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Know the overall course content and
assessment
Know the main reference books
Define and clarify some of the
terminology used in quantitative
analysis
Explain the stages in quantitative
analysis
Identify the problems then can be
solved using quantitative methods
Ice-breaking activities
Distribute student’s questionnaire form, scheme of work and
course structure
Briefing on course structure, course evaluation & reference
books used
Teaching
resources
Course structure
Scheme of work
Student
questionnaire
Masterfile
Reference book
projector
White board
Assessment
opportunities
Q&A
Discussion
Topic 1- Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
 Introduction
 Problem solving and decision making
 The quantitative analysis approach
 Models of cost, revenue and profit
 Solving problems using computer software
Formulate a decision making problem
Develop the use of probability in
decision making
Apply a method of depicting a series of
decisions and outcomes by decision
trees
Use computer to perform quantitative
analysis
Topic 2 – Decision Theory
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Introduction
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Decision making without probabilities
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Decision making with probabilities
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Decision analysis with sample information
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Utility and decision making
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Solving problems using computer software
Reference book
projector
White board
Q&A
Discussion
Quiz 1
Topic 3 – Linear Programming Model
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Introduction
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Problem formulation
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Graphical solution to LP problem
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Four special cases in LP
Reference book
projector
White board
Q&A
Discussion
Assignment 1
Reference book
projector
White board
Q&A
Discussion
Quiz 2
3
(1/2)
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Formulate the problems into
mathematical model
4
(8/2)
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Apply the quantitative methods for
maximization and minimization
problems
Use computer to perform quantitative
analysis
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Lesson content
GROUP: IT3
CODE: DDC 2313
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Solving maximization problems with simplex method
Solving minimization problems with simplex method
Solving problems using computer software
PFC604-Attachement 1
Mid Term / Chinese New Year Holiday
5
(15/2)
6
(22/2/
09)
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Apply the quantitative techniques learned
in topic 1-3 in the problems solving
questions
7
(1/3)
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Formulate the transportation problems
Apply the transportation simplex
8
(8/3)
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Formulate the assignment problems
Apply the Hungarian methods
Use computer to perform quantitative
analysis
Revision topic 1-3
TEST 1
Topic 4 – Transportation and Assignment Model
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Introduction
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A network model and LP formulation for a
transportation problem
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Transportation simplex method
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A network model and LP formulation for an
assignment problem
Hungarian method for solving an assignment problem
Solving problems using computer software
White board
Test 1 question
paper
Test 1
Reference book
projector
White board
Q&A
Discussion
Assignment 2
Reference book
projector
White board
Q&A
Discussion
Quiz 3
Reference book
projector
White board
Q&A
Discussion
White board
Test 2 question
paper
Q&A
Discussion
Reference book
projector
White board
Q&A
Discussion
Quiz 4
Reference book
projector
White board
Q&A
Discussion
Quiz 5
White board
Test 3 question
paper
Test 3
9
(15/3)
 Define the concept of network analysis
 Develop the network diagram
10
(22/3)
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11
(29/3)
 Perform network analysis
 Use computer to perform quantitative
analysis
12
(5/4)
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Identify different types of forecast
Measure forecast accuracy
Apply time series forecasting models
13
(12/4)
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Apply the techniques learned in topic 5-6
in the problem solving questions
14
(19/4)
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Apply the techniques learned in topic 1-6
in the problem solving questions
Revision Topic 1-6
Past year exam paper 1
Past year exam
paper 1
Past year exam paper
1
15
(26/4)
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Apply the techniques learned in topic 1-6
in the problem solving questions
Revision Topic 1-6
Past year exam paper 2
Past year exam
paper 2
Past year exam paper
2
Apply the quantitative techniques learned
in topic 4-5 in the problem solving
questions
Topic 5 – Network Model
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Introduction
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Minimal spanning tree technique
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Maximal flow technique
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Shortest route technique
Revision topic 4-5
TEST 2
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PERT / CPM
Solving problems using computer software
Topic 6 – Forecasting
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Introduction
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Types of forecasting
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Scatter diagram
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Measures of forecasting accuracy
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Time series forecasting models
Revision topic 8 -9
TEST 3
PFC604-Attachement 1
16
(3/5)
17
(10/5)
18
(17/5)
PREPARED BY:
DATE:
TING KUNG CHUANG
31 December 2009
Revision
FINAL EXAM
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