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    This document summarizes a proposed course on Operations Research for undergraduate students. The course is 4 credits and introduces key concepts and techniques in operations research including linear programming, transportation problems, assignment problems, game theory, decision theory, sequencing models, queuing theory, and simulation. The course objectives are to provide a historical perspective of operations research and teach students how to formulate mathematical models and use software to solve decision-making problems. The course will involve lectures, tutorials, labs, and case studies. Students should have prior knowledge of mathematics and statistics. The course outline lists 8 topics to be covered over 60 hours including modeling techniques and applications. Suggested evaluation methods and similar existing courses are also listed.

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    This document summarizes a proposed course on Operations Research for undergraduate students. The course is 4 credits and introduces key concepts and techniques in operations research including linear programming, transportation problems, assignment problems, game theory, decision theory, sequencing models, queuing theory, and simulation. The course objectives are to provide a historical perspective of operations research and teach students how to formulate mathematical models and use software to solve decision-making problems. The course will involve lectures, tutorials, labs, and case studies. Students should have prior knowledge of mathematics and statistics. The course outline lists 8 topics to be covered over 60 hours including modeling techniques and applications. Suggested evaluation methods and similar existing courses are also listed.

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    This document summarizes a proposed course on Operations Research for undergraduate students. The course is 4 credits and introduces key concepts and techniques in operations research including linear programming, transportation problems, assignment problems, game theory, decision theory, sequencing models, queuing theory, and simulation. The course objectives are to provide a historical perspective of operations research and teach students how to formulate mathematical models and use software to solve decision-making problems. The course will involve lectures, tutorials, labs, and case studies. Students should have prior knowledge of mathematics and statistics. The course outline lists 8 topics to be covered over 60 hours including modeling techniques and applications. Suggested evaluation methods and similar existing courses are also listed.

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    Sub Committee For Curriculum Development QS &A Specialization

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    This document summarizes a proposed course on Operations Research for undergraduate students. The course is 4 credits and introduces key concepts and techniques in operations research including linear programming, transportation problems, assignment problems, game theory, decision theory, sequencing models, queuing theory, and simulation. The course objectives are to provide a historical perspective of operations research and teach students how to formulate mathematical models and use software to solve decision-making problems. The course will involve lectures, tutorials, labs, and case studies. Students should have prior knowledge of mathematics and statistics. The course outline lists 8 topics to be covered over 60 hours including modeling techniques and applications. Suggested evaluation methods and similar existing courses are also listed.

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    Sub Committee for Curriculum Development

    QS &A Specialization
    Course Name: Operations Research
    Course Code: T2207

    (UG/PG): UG
    Number of Credits: 4
    Course No. QS&A U6

    Level: 3
    Learning Objectives:

    1. To provide a historical perspective of the growth of Operations Research


    (OR) and its potential in businesses
    2. To understand the characteristics of decision making problems that necessitate the use of
    scientific approaches
    3. To learn the use of optimization techniques in decision making
    4. To enable students to formulate mathematical models for managerial decision situations and
    to use computer software packages to obtain a solution wherever applicable

    Pedagogy:
    1. Lectures
    2. Tutorials
    3. Laboratory Exercises for understanding the use of software package
    4. Case studies
    Pre-learning:
    Mathematics (Level 1) and Statistics (Level 1)

    Course Outline:

    S. No. Topic Hours


    1. Introduction to Operations Research 2
    Historical Development, Definitions of OR, Nature and scope of Study,
    Phases of OR, Classification of OR model, Methodology of OR, Application
    areas of Operations Research

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    2. Linear Programming 10
    Introduction to Linear Programming and its applications in business
    problems, Assumptions of Linear programming, Mathematical formulation
    of LPP (Product Mix and Marketing Mix Problems etc.), Graphical and
    simplex method of solving LPPs, Big-M method and Two-phase method,
    Duality and Sensitivity analysis (emphasis on economic interpretation)
    3. Transportation Problem and Assignment Problem 12
    Introduction to transportation and assignment problems, Formulation of
    transportation and assignment problems as Linear Programming Problems,
    Finding initial basic feasible solution for transportation problem by using
    North West Corner Method, Least Cost Method, and Vogel’s Approximation
    Method, Finding optimal solution for transportation problem by MODI
    Method, Finding optimal solution for assignment problem by Hungarian
    method
    4. Game Theory 10
    Introduction to game theory, Basic definitions and terminology, Two-person
    zero-sum game, Pure and Mixed Strategy Games, Saddle Point, Solving pure
    strategy games using Maximin-Minimax principle, Dominance principle and
    Graphical Method for solving Mixed Strategy Games
    5. Decision Theory 10
    Introduction to Decision Analysis, Decision making environments, Decision
    making under uncertainty (Maximin Criterion, Minimax Regret Criterion,
    Maximax Criterion), Decision making under risk situations (EMV Criterion,
    EOL Criterion), Decision tree approach and its applications
    Introduction to Markov Decision Process (brand switching problems)
    6. Sequencing Models 5
    Sequencing models, Solution of Sequencing Problem – Processing n Jobs
    through 2 Machines – Processing n Jobs through 3 Machines – Processing 2
    Jobs through m machines – Processing n Jobs through m Machines.
    7. Queuing Theory 5
    Applications of Queuing Theory, Elements of a Queuing Model, Operating
    Characteristics, M/M/1 queueing models, Assumptions and Limitations of
    Queuing Models
    8. Introduction to Simulation 6
    Applications of Monte Carlo Simulation and Discrete Event Simulation in
    managerial problems (Simulation of inventory control problems, Simulation
    of queueing problems, Simulation of investment and budgeting problems,)
    60

    Books Recommended:
    1. Vohra, N.D., Quantitative Techniques in Management, TMH
    2. KantiSwarup, Operations Research
    3. Kapoor, V.K., Quantitative Techniques for Management, Sultan Chand & Sons
    4. J.K.Sharma, Quantitative Techniques for Managerial Decisions, McMillan
    5. Taha Hamdy, Operations Research - An Introduction, PHI

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    6. Hiller, Frederick, Lieberman Gerald J., Nag B., and Basu, P., Introduction to Operations
    Research, TMH

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    Suggested Evaluation Methods:

    1. Written Test
    2. Practical Test using software packages
    3. Quiz (MCQs)
    4. Assignments
    5. Case Studies

    Parallel/Similar courses in the existing curriculum:

    S.No. Name of the course Institute where it is offered


    1 Business Decision Analysis SCMS NOIDA
    2 Quantitative Techniques SCMS Pune
    3 Quantitative Techniques SSE

    Name of Member B.V. B. Tripathy S. Kriti Priya Vani Rajesh


    Cadambi Bhattacharya Gupta
    Designation Professor Assistant Associate Associate Assistant
    Professor Professor Professor Professor
    Org./Inst. SIBM SIOM SCMHRD SCMS SCMS Pune
    NOIDA
    Signature

    Name of the Expert: Prof. Asmita Chitnis


    Signature:
    Date:

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