ISM5254 Applied Optimization TechniquesBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-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 Spring 3 0 3 8

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
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) Based on Bachelor level(First Cycle) qualifications, to develop and deepen knowledge to the proficiency level in the field of Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
2) To define and implement knowledge with scientific methods by using vague, limited or incomplete data; to use combination of interdisciplinary knowledge.
3) To design and implement analytic, model and experiment based research in the field of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, to analyze and interpret complex situations faced related to the field.
4) To identify and formulate Supply Chain and Logistics Management problems, to develop methods for the solutions, to implement innovative ways in the solutions.
5) To work effectively disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams, to lead this teams and to develop solution approaches in complex situations, to work individually and to take responsibility.
6) To evaluate, interpret and implement knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in Supply Chain and Logistics Management field with a critical approach.
7) To communicate current developments and studies, within the field or in other fields to both national and international groups, systematically and clearly using written and oral techniques.
8) To be able to use advanced information technology and communication technology with software knowledge to input and analyze data related with Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
9) To provide individuality and contribution to the studies of Supply Chain and Logistics Management field.
10) To audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages in the Supply Chain and Logistics Management field by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and to teach these values.
11) To have effective and efficient managerial skills