BA Specialization - Operations Research
MATH 3256 Operations Research
Prerequisites:
MATH 1037 &
MATH 1046
Hours:
Three hours of lecture per week for one term.
Credits:
3
Description:
The course introduces the various applications of mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization to decision making in business and industry. Topics include linear and non-linear optimization, network optimization models, scheduling problems, queuing models, Markov chains, simulation, stochastic models and others, as chosen by the instructor. The course includes a software component. Part of the course work includes completion of a project, which will be presented to the class.