James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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MA3212 - Optimisation and Operations Research
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | MA2000 AND (MA2210 OR MA2201) |
| Administered by: | 1555 |
Subject Description
- This subject covers linear programming (formulations, graphical solutions); the Simplex Method for solving Linear Programs; duality; network optimisation (link and path flow formulations for networks); shortest-path algorithms; integer optimisation (formulations); introduction to non-linear optimisation.
Learning Outcomes
- formulate a problem as a linear programming model
- solve a linear programming problem with a graphical method and the simplex algorithm
- formulate linear programs for networks, as well as the shortest path algorithm
- formulate simple integer programming models
- apply the Karush-Kuhn-Tucker condition to find the properties of the optimal solution to a non-linear optimisation problem
- use MATLAB to solve optimisation problems
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (30%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Availabilities
Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Glenn Fulford |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 06 Apr 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Mar 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Chirag Desai Desai |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Darcy Mullamphy |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Glenn Fulford DR Sophie Raynor DR Darcy Mullamphy Assoc. Professor Wayne Read |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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