Course code Mate4009
Credit points 2.25
Methods of Operations Research
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Date of course confirmation19.10.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Computer Systems and Data Science
Course developer
Jeļena Koroļova
Mg. paed.
Course abstract
Students study System Modelling and Analysis methods of Decision making, acquire practical skills in mathematical modelling with Graphic Linear Programming Optimizer (GLP), MS Excel optimization tool Solver, project management software MS Office Project and The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing the course student will have: knowledge about operations research methods for decision planning and making management with computer; skills – build mathematical model with GLP, MS Excel and MS Project for operations research and decision making with AHP method; competences – knowledge and ability for optimal and environmental safety decision planning and making process with information technologies.
Compulsory reading
1. Koroļova J. Lekciju konspekti, laboratorijas darbu uzdevumi un papildmateriāli. http://estudijas.llu.lv
2. Frolova L. Matemātiskā modelēšana ekonomikā un menedžmentā. Rīga: Izglītības soļi, 2005. 438 lpp.
3. Moore J.H., Weatherford L.R. Decision modelling with Microsoft Excel. Prentice Hall, 2001. 1020 p.
4. Вентцель Е.С. Исследование операций: задачи, принципы, методология. Москва, Дрофа, 2004. 315 с.
Further reading
1. Peļņa M., Gulbe M. Optimizācijas uzdevumi ekonomikā. Rīga: Datorzinību centrs, 2003. 160 lpp.
2. Praude V., Beļcikovs J. Loģistika. Rīga: Vaidelote, 2003. 541 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. E-žurnāls Operation Research. [tiešsaiste]. Research Society of America ISSN 0030-364X [skatīts 21.11.2011.] Pieejams: http://or.journal.informs.org/