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0571-3802

Deterministic models in operations research

Also listed as: מודלים דטרמיניסטיים בחקר ביצועים

Linear and integer programming, network flows and dynamic programming. The formal machinery behind design optimisation, scheduling and logistics.

Semester
Not fixed
Weekly hours
4h
Counts as
Faculty electives
Interest areas
Mechanical design

Comes after

  • Linear algebra

Opens up

  • Design optimisation research

What it covers

Topics

  • Linear programming, the simplex method and duality
  • Integer programming
  • Network flow problems
  • Transportation and assignment problems
  • Dynamic programming

Results worth carrying out

  • Linear program, standard form

    min⁡  cTxs.t.Ax=b,    x≥0\min\; c^{\mathsf{T}}x \quad \text{s.t.} \quad Ax = b, \;\; x \ge 0

  • Strong duality

    max⁡  bTy    s.t.    ATy≤c,cTx∗=bTy∗\max\; b^{\mathsf{T}}y \;\; \text{s.t.} \;\; A^{\mathsf{T}}y \le c, \qquad c^{\mathsf{T}}x^* = b^{\mathsf{T}}y^*

  • Bellman recursion

    Vt(s)=min⁡a{c(s,a)+Vt+1 ⁣(f(s,a))}V_t(s) = \min_{a}\left\{ c(s,a) + V_{t+1}\!\left(f(s,a)\right) \right\}

Quick answers

When is Deterministic models in operations research taught?

Deterministic models in operations research (0571-3802) is taught in a semester that is not fixed in advance, 4 weekly hours. It counts toward “Faculty electives” in the Tel Aviv University Mechanical Engineering elective requirements.

What do I need before 0571-3802?

Before Deterministic models in operations research you need: Linear algebra.

What software is used in Deterministic models in operations research?

Deterministic models in operations research is normally taught with Gurobi, CPLEX, MATLAB, Python (PuLP).

Which jobs does Deterministic models in operations research prepare you for?

Deterministic models in operations research is part of the preparation for these roles: Manufacturing and process engineer.

Which interest areas include Deterministic models in operations research?

Deterministic models in operations research sits in these interest areas: Mechanical design.

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