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Solution algorithms in operations research 780


 
Module code BAR 780
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Module content

When developing decision-support models using optimisation, the computational burden is often so great that exact optimal solutions are not attainable, or not efficiently found, especially in combinatorial and discrete optimisation problems. Often approximate solutions are adequate and can provide superior solutions to the current state-of-practice decision approaches. The module introduces a selection of heuristics and metaheuristics applied to a variety of problems frequently faced by Industrial Engineers. The module also introduces a methodology to test and validate heuristics to ensure robust and reliable application.

Module credits 32.00
Prerequisites BAN 313 or BAN 780
Contact time 48 Contact hours
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Industrial and Systems Engineering
Period of presentation Semester 1 or Semester 2

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