MTech Optimization Techniques syllabus for 1 Sem 2018 scheme 18WLM11

Module-1 Module -1 10 hours

INTRODUCTION

Development of optimization techniques, nature and characteristics of operation research, methodology of optimization, applications of optimization techniques, classification of operation research model, uses and limitation of optimization techniques.

Module-2 Module -2 10 hours

LINEAR AND DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING

Introduction to operations research - Linear programming, problem formulation, graphical solution, solution by simplex method. Dynamic programming

A d v e r t i s e m e n t
Module-3 Module -3 10 hours

TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM

Transportation problem, mathematical formulation of problem, steps in transportation method, methods for finding initial basic feasible solution, degeneracy in transportation problem.

 

ASSIGNMENT PROBLEMS

Mathematical formulation, assignment algorithm methods for solving assignment problems. Network problems.

Module-4 Module -4 10 hours

SIMULATION

Basic principles and concepts - Random variant and random process - Monte Carlo techniques - Model development - Inputs and outputs - Single and multipurpose reservoir simulation models - Case studies.

Module-5 Module -5 10 hours

ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES

Goal programming models with applications. Discrete differential dynamic programming and incremental dynamic programming - Linear decision rule models with application - Stochastic dynamic programming models.