THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Department of Systems Engineering & Engineering Management 2017/2018 nd 2 Term
Course Code & Title:
SEEM 2420 — Operations Research I
Instructor and Teaching Assistants Instructor
Name Office Telephone Email
Dr. NG, Chi-Kong, Kevin （伍志剛博士） Room 704, William M.W. Mong Engineering Building 3943 8305
[email protected]
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Please consult the course website http://www.se.cuhk.edu.hk/~ckng/seem2420/index.html
Lectures
Monday Wednesday
2:30p.m. – 4:15p.m. 4:30p.m. – 5:15p.m.
LSK-LT1 MMW-LT2
Tutorials • • •
Tutorial sessions will be scheduled during the first lecture. Attend ONE of the tutorial sessions. NO tutorials in the first week.
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Course Description & Content
This course aims at providing the fundamental understanding to the theory and algorithms of some classes of Simplex-based linear optimization. • • • •
Review of linear algebra. Linear programming: simplex methods, duality and sensitivity analysis. Network optimization: transportation and assignment problems. Modeling issues in linear programming and network applications.
Learning Outcomes
(P1) Ability to apply knowledge of linear algebra to the basic understanding of the theory and algorithms of some classes of Simplex-based l inear optimization (P5) Ability to identify, formulate and solve some classes of Simplex-based linear optimization problems (P11) Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice appropriate to the degree discipline (P12) Ability to use computer tool(s) to solve simple linear programming problems
Learning Activities Activities
Lecture Interactive Tutorial Laboratory Work Group Discussion Field Trip Project Assignment Reading Other M: O:
Number of Hours (Per Week) In class
Nature of Activities
0.75 × 3
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0.75
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0.5
O
1
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3
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Outside class In class Outside class In class Outside class In class Outside class In class Outside class In class Outside class In class Outside class In class Outside class In class Outside class
Mandatory activity in the course Optional activity
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Learning Resources
Notes (will be available for download from the Course Website): [1] Lecture Notes [2] Tutorial Notes Textbooks (one copy of each book has been reserved in the University Library): th [3] F.S. Hillier and G.J. Lieberman, Introduction to Operations Research , 10 Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2015 th [4a] H.A. Taha, Operations Research: An Introduction , 8 Edition, Prentice Hall, 2007 or th [4b] H.A. Taha, Operations Research: An Introduction , 9 Edition, Prentice Hall, 2011. Software: • TORA (in the CDROM accompany with [4a] / available on the Companion Website of [4b] http://www.pearsonhighered.com/tahainternational) • Microsoft Excel with Solver Course Website: • http://www.se.cuhk.edu.hk/~ckng/seem2420/index.html • Please do NOT distribute the web password through any channel, e.g., e-mail, forum, newsgroup, etc.
Assessment Scheme Task Nature
Weight
Homework: • Individual homework assignments Will be available for download from the Course Website •
20%
Mid-Term Examination: • Monday, March 5 In class (1.5 hours) •
25%
Final Examination: • Will be arranged by the University • 2 hours • ALL materials
55%
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Course Schedule (Tentative) Class/Week
0.5 week
Topic
Requirements or References
Introduction and Course Overview
[1] Chapter 1
Mathematical Background for Linear Programming
[1] Chapter 2 Assignment 1A
1.5 week
OR Modeling Approach and Linear Programming Model
[1] Chapter 3 [3] Chapter 2, 3.1-3.5 [4a] 2.1-2.4.1 [4b] 2.1-2.3.1, 2.4 Assignment 1B
3.5 weeks
Solving Liner Programming Problems by the Simplex Method
[1] Chapter 4 [3] 4.1-4.7 [4a/b] 3.1-3.5 Assignments 2 and 3
The Revised Simplex Method and the Fundamental Insight
[1] Chapter 5 [3] Chapter 5 [4a/b] 7.1-7.2 Assignment 4
Sensitivity Analysis and Duality
[1] Chapter 6 [3] Chapter 6, 7.1-7.2 [4a/b] 3.6, Chapter 4, 7.4-7.5 Assignment 5
Transportation Problems (and Assignment Problems)
[1] Chapter 7 [3] Chapter 9 [4a/b] 5.1-5.4 Assignment 6
1 week
2 weeks
2.5 weeks
2 weeks
Feedback for Evaluation •
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Questions and comments can be sent to the course e-mail account
[email protected] You should use your @Link accounts (@link.cuhk.edu.hk) or SEEM accounts (@se.cuhk.edu.hk) for communication with the department especially for official communication. E-Mails from other personal email accounts could be treated as spam or junk mails by CUHK/Department computer servers and therefore NOT able to reach the mailboxes of your course teacher and/or course tutors. Please also quote the COURSE CODE and your STUDENT I.D. in your e-mail, otherwise, your questions/comments may NOT be answered/handled. Comments can also be sent to the class representative(s). Class representative(s) will be picked/elected later. At the completion of the course, you will be requested to fill out a course evaluation.
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Course Rules
Lectures: • Switch off your mobile phones or switch them to the silent/vibration mode during class. • Refrain from talking and chatting in class. Homework Assignments: • Please hand in your homework to the assignment box ( Locker B04, 5/F, ERB) before 2:00 p.m. on the prescribed due day. Submitting your homework to a wrong assignment box is considered as late • submission. • Late submission of homework will NOT be accepted. • According to the University’s regulation, every assignment must accompany by a SIGNED DECLARATION of originality; assignments without such a declaration will NOT be marked. • The declaration form is available for download from: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/Eng_htm_files_(201314)/declaration_en.doc Examinations: • Candidates may be DISQUALIFIED from the examination if they use unapproved calculators. Sharing of calculators between candidates is NOT allowed. NO backup calculators will be served. To see the list of approved models, please refer to http://rgsntl.rgs.cuhk.edu.hk/rws_prd_life/re_menu/ex_00000004_p.asp?id=486 NO make-up mid-term examination will be provided unless you can provide a doctor’s • sick leave certificate (but NOT an attendance certificate). • Final examination will be held on the date scheduled by the University and it will not be optional. If you could not sit for the final examination, you must apply in writing to the Registrar for permission of absence. In case of illness/injury, the application must be accompanied by a doctor’s letter certifying that you are unfit to take the examination. To see the guideline, please refer to http://rgsntl.rgs.cuhk.edu.hk/rws_prd_life/re_menu/ex_00000517.asp
Academic Honesty •
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Attention is drawn to University policy and regulations on honesty in academic work, and to the disciplinary guidelines and procedure applicable to breaches of such policy and regulations. Details may be found at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/. With each assignment, students will be required to submit a statement that they are aware of these policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
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