APP MTH 7105 - Optimisation & Operations Research
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code APP MTH 7105 Course Optimisation & Operations Research Coordinating Unit Applied Mathematics Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3.5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites MATHS 1012 Assumed Knowledge Basic computer programming skills such as would be obtained from COMP SCI 1012, 1101, MECH ENG 1100, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, C&ENVENG 1012 Assessment ongoing assessment 30%, exam 70% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Matthew Roughan
Prof. Matthew Roughan
Inkgarni Wardli, 6.17
matthew.roughan@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Understand how to translate a real-world problem, given in words, into a mathematical formulation.
2. Better understand design and analysis of algorithms: specifically through complexity analysis.
3. Write and apply computer code to problems, including
(a) mathematical programming techniques;
(b) using existing optimisation toolkits; and
(c) methods to deal with ingesting data.
4. Critically analyse and interpret results and present this in both oral and written form.
5. Specific knowledge:
(a) Formulate a Linear Program (LP) or translate into standard form, and use the Simplex Method to solve.
(b) Use duality and complementary slackness to analyse problems, for instance in applying sensitivity analysis to a LP.
(c) Formulation and solution of network problems using graph optimisation algorithms.
(d) Use branch-and-bound, and heuristic methods to solve general integer problems.
(e) Better understand the topic of linear algebra and its use in practical problems.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4,5 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,3,4,5 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,2,3,4,5 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1,4 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 3 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1,2,3,4,5 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1,2,3,4,5 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
None.Recommended Resources
1. Taha. An introduction to operations research. Prentice Hall, 2007.
2. Nemhauser and Wolsey. Integer and combinatorial optimisation. Wiley, 1988.
3. Papadimitriou and Steiglitz. Combinatorial optimization -- Algorithms and complexity. PrenticeHall, 1982.
4. Ahuja, Magnanti and Orlin. Network flows: theory, algorithms, and applications. Prentice Hall, 1993.
5. Wright. Primal-dual interior point methods. SIAM, 1997.
Online Learning
A version of the course notes will available online for those who wish to download and print prior to attending lectures. The format (either as two or one slide per page) is the same as the presentation slides used in the lectures, with room for you to annotate during lectures. All assignments, tutorials, handouts and solutions where appropriate will also be available online progressively as the course ensues. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course relies on lectures as the primary delivery mechanism for the material. The lecturer will guide the students through the material presented in this course in a total of 24 lectures. Downloading and prereading the online notes will enable the students to more actively engage the material and interact during lectures.
Practicals and tutorials supplement the lectures by providing exercises and example problems to enhance the understanding obtained through lectures. A sequence of written assignments provides assessment opportunities for students to gauge their progress and understanding.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Quantity Workload hours Lectures 24 24 Practicals 12 24 Tutorials 6 18 Assignments 5 30 Project 1 60 Total 156 Learning Activities Summary
Lecture Outline
Lectures 1-2: Intro and revision
Lectures 3-4: Linear programming and the Simplex method
Lectures 5-6: Complexity of algorithms
Lectures 7-8: Duality
Lectures 9-10: Transportation algorithm
Lectures 11-12: Integer programming intro
Lectures 13-14: First heuristics: implicit, greedy
Lectures 15-16: Branch and Bound
Lectures 17-20: Random Search: SA and Genetic Algorithms
Lectures 21-22: extra topics: Interior Point Algorithms
Lectures 23-24: project
Specific Course Requirements
Mathematics IA and IB.
Some computer programming skills.Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Component Weighting Learning Outcomes Assessed Assignments 10% All Exam 70% All Project 20% All Assessment Related Requirements
An aggregate score of at least 50% is required to pass the course. A mark of at least 40% for the project is also required to pass the course.Assessment Detail
To be announced later.Submission
All written assignments are to be submitted to the designated hand-in boxes within the School of Mathematical Sciences with a signed cover sheet attached.
Late assignments will not be accepted, but students may be excused from an assignment for medical or compassionate reasons. In such cases, documentation is required and the lecturer must be notified as soon as possible before the fact.
The final written project report must be submitted on time with an appropriate signed assessment cover sheet attached to the report itself. Late project reports will not be accepted. Project reports will be retained by the lecturer but will be assessed prior to the beginning of the examination period and may be viewed by arrangement with the lecturer.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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