ISM5254 Applied Optimization TechniquesBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (TURKISH, THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ISM5254 Applied Optimization Techniques Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. İBRAHİM MUTER
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. SEROL BULKAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The main aim of this course is to give the students an overview of important areas where optimization problems often are considered, and an overview of some important practical techniques for their solution. Another purpose of this course is to provide insights into such problem areas from both an application and theoretical perspective, including the analysis of an optimization model and suitable choices of solution approaches.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- understand the main principles behind the modeling of optimization problems
- have a clear overview of the most important classes of optimization problems
- understand at least one basic solution algorithm to solve each optimization problem class
- understand the logic behind the optimization solvers and use them

Course Content

1. Introduction
2. Linear Programming (LP) Modeling
3. LP Solution Algorithm I
4. LP Solution Algorithm II
5. Solvers
6. Network Models and Applications
7. Network Models and Applications
8. Midterm
9. Integer Programming and Applications
10. Integer Programming and Applications
11. Nonlinear Programming and Applications
12. Software Applications
13. Software Applications
14. Presentations
15. Presentations

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Linear Programming (LP) Modeling
3) LP Solution Algorithms
4) LP Solution Algorithms
5) Solvers
6) Network Models and Applications
7) Network Models and Applications
8) Midterm
9) Integer Programming and Applications
10) Integer Programming and Applications
11) Nonlinear Programming and Applications
12) Software Applications
13) Software Applications
14) Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Operations Research: An Introduction, Hamdy A. Taha, Prentice Hall, 9th Edition
References: NA

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 12 3 36
Study Hours Out of Class 2 32 64
Presentations / Seminar 1 15 15
Project 1 30 30
Homework Assignments 2 20 40
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 191

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Uses basic Software Engineering knowledge and competencies.
2) Applies the software development ability that is necessary for software engineering applications.
3) Uses data structures and applies information about algorithm development. 3
4) Develops system programs on operating systems.
5) Develops system programs on operating systems.
6) Creates the structure of computer networks and network security.
7) Uses business intelligence, data mining and data analysis tools, applies techniques about them. 3
8) Develops database applications and WEB based programs.
9) Defines, analyzes, designs and manages information technologies projects.
10) Uses and develops technology-based environments and tools in education.
11) Detects, identifies and solves information technology needs of the business environment.
12) Uses the capabilities of information technologies within the rules of professional responsibility and ethics. 2