Programme Bachelor in Civil Engineering - Course Detail 2008
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA
Programme Bachelor in Civil Engineering
Course Detail Form
Course Title
Unit
Operational Research
Course Code
EUM 213
Credit Break down
Component
Credit Value
3
Contact Hours
Lecture
3
42
Total
3
42
Semester : II Academic Session: 2007/2008
Course Breakdown :
(a) Examination : 70%
(b) Course work : 30%
(c) Others :
Course Work Distribution:
(i)
Assignments
20
%
(ii)
Tests
10
%
Course Type :
(a) Core Engineering
(b) Elective

Compulsory/Choice/Program
(c) University Requirement
Course Lecturer:
(a) Name of Course Manager: Assoc. Prof. Ahmad Shukri b. Yahya
(b) Other Course Lecturer :
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Programme Bachelor in Civil Engineering - Course Detail 2008
Course Information
(a)
Course Objective:
To gain knowledge and understanding on the concepts and applications of operational research in engineering.
(b)
Course/Learning Outcome:
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Formulate mathematical models and solve LP problems.
2. Formulate transportation and assignment models and solve these problems.
3. Draw project networks and calculate critical paths of projects.
4. Apply inventory techniques.
5. Apply decision analysis to engineering problems.
6. Apply queuing models and calculate performance of the model.
Course Synopsis
Introduction to operational research. Solving linear programming problems using graphical technique, the M method,
the two phase method and the dual simplex method. Modeling and solving of transportation and assignment
problems. Definitions and examples of network models. Project scheduling using CPM and PERT. Decision analysis.
Modeling and solving inventory and queuing models.
List of Reference Books
1. Taha, H.A. Operations Research : An Introduction, 7th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2003.
2. Hillier, F.S. and Lieberman, G.J., Introduction to Operations Research, 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2001.
3. Ignizio, J.P., Pengaturcaraan Linear Dalam Sistem Matlamat Tunggal Dan Berbilang (terjemahan Bidin Yatim dan
Ahmad Shukri Yahaya), Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka, 1992.
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES MATRIX**
[LEVEL OF EMPHASIS*]
TOPICS/ TEACHING PLAN
Introduction to operational research.
Modeling of linear programming (LP)
problems. Solving LP problems using
ordinary simplex method. Solving LP
problems using dummy variables. The
dual simplex method and special cases
in LP. Sensitivity analysis.
Introduction to transportation models.
Solving transportation models using the
north-west corner rule and the Vogel’s
approximation method. Introduction and
solving of assignment models.
Introduction and solving of network
models. Project scheduling using PERT
and CPM.
Introduction to inventory models. Static
models with and without shortage.
Economic order quantity with price
breaks. Probabilistic model.
Introduction to decision analysis. The
Maximin, Minimax and expected value
criteria. The use of Bayes Theorem and
decision trees in making decisions.
Introduction to queuing models. The
Poisson process and the generalized
Poisson model. Measuring performance
of queuing models in steady state.
Several models of queuing systems.
Total/Mean
Hrs
PO1
12
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
5
2
2
1
1
42
2
2
1
1
9
6
7
3
PO2
PO3
PO4
PO5
PO6
PO7
PO8
PO9
PO10
PO11
Level of Emphasis:
0
Very Little or No Emphasis
1
Some Emphasis
2
Moderate Emphasis
3
Strong Emphasis
**Program Outcomes for Bachelor in Civil Engineering:
PO1
Graduates have the proficiency in and the ability to apply the principles of engineering knowledge, mathematics and science in the analysis of civil engineering
and related fields.
PO2
Graduates have the ability to acquire in-depth technical competence in civil engineering
PO3
Graduates have the ability to identify and solve civil engineering problems
PO4
Graduates have ability to design civil engineering systems, components or processes to meet the needs and demands of the profession
PO5
Graduates have the ability to function effectively both as individuals and in a group in the capacity of a leader or a team member
PO6
Graduates have the ability to consider social, economic, technological, and environmental aspects to solve civil engineering problems professionally and
ethically
PO7
Graduates have the ability to communicate effectively in conveying and disseminating knowledge.
PO8
Graduates have the ability to use the techniques, skills and appropriate engineering methods and tools necessary for sustainable development
PO9
Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the need to stay abreast with the latest knowledge and understand contemporary issues in civil engineering
PO10
Graduates have the potential to continue the professional development and advancement through life-long learning.
PO11
Graduate possesses sufficient management skills to stay competitive in the global market
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