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 Spring	3	0	3	8

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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):	Prof. Dr. 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)	Follows the scientific literature in the field of Information Technology, critically analyzes it, and effectively utilizes it in solving complex IT problems.
2)	Designs, plans, implements, and manages original projects related to the field of Information Technology.
3)	Conducts independent studies in the field of Information Technology, assumes scientific responsibility, and evaluates the findings with a critical perspective.
4)	Presents the outcomes of research and projects effectively in written, oral, and visual forms, in accordance with academic and professional standards.
5)	Conducts independent research on specialized topics within the field, develops innovative and original ideas, and translates this knowledge into practice and technology.
6)	Effectively applies advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills specific to the field of Information Technology; analyzes and develops current software, hardware, and system solutions.
7)	Acts in accordance with professional, scientific, and ethical principles; takes responsibility by considering the societal, environmental, and ethical impacts of IT applications.