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MATH 487 - Deterministic Operations Research

(3 units) CO13
Linear programming and duality theory, integer programming, dynamic programming, PERT scheduling, EOQ inventory model, and nonlinear programming. Emphasis on both theory and applications.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203 ; Junior or Senior standing. Recommended Preparation: MATH 330 .

Units of Lecture: 3
Core Status: CO13
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to use methods of deterministic operations research to model real-world situations, and interpret the results to reach sound conclusions.
2. Students will be able to communicate, in written form, the results of a model in the context of current thought on the situation being modeled.
3. Students will be able to distinguish between sound and unsound interpretations of model results applied to issues affecting society.
4. Students will be able to analyze a problem’s societal context and the impact of context on sound interpretation of mathematical models applied to real-world situations.


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