IND3313

Systems modelling and simulation I ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: R N Ibrahim

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Linear Programming (LP) problem formulation, graphical solution. LP solution algorithms; Simplex, Big M and 2-phase methods. LP post optimality analysis. Problems of degeneracy. Solution via computer package. The assignment and transportation problems. Network analysis. Shortest path. Minimal spanning tree. Maximal flow; Decision theory. Decision tree. Bayes theorem and its application in decision models. Two-person zero sum game theory. Dynamic programming: problem formulation: Use of multistage decision processes. Taguchi approach to quality. Design of experiments and reporting of results.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Assignment: 30%

Contact Hours: 22 lecture hours and 22 hours laboratory/practice classes

Prohibitions: ENC3312