ISLA Santarém 81

Operational Research

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

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• ProgramaProgramme

  1. Introduction 2. Linear programming 2.1 The general problem of linear programming 2.2 Graphical representation 2.3 Standard linear programming problem 2.4 Fundamental concepts. 3. Linear programming - simplex algorithm 3.1 Primal simplex algorithm 3.2 Techniques artificial bases 3.3 Duality 3.4 dual simplex algorithm 4. Post-optimization on linear programming 4.1 Sensitivity analysis 4.2 Parametric analysis 5. Transportation problems 6. Affectation problem 7. Flow maximum and minimum path problems 8. Planning and control of projects, CPM, PERT. Queues
• ObjectivosObjectives

  The objectives of the curricular unit are: O1. Familiarize students with methods of solving problems using operational research; O2. Present the techniques most relevant operational research; O3. Formulating linear programming problems; O4. Understand and apply the simplex algorithm; O5. Know and apply the theory of duality; O6. Conduct post-optimization and sensitivity analysis; O7. Develop logical reasoning and the ability to structure complex management models; O8. Develop decision models using spreadsheets. At the end of the curricular unit students should be able to: C1. Develop formulations for linear programming; C2. Identify problems that can be modeled by networks. C3. Draw the network representative of a project and debugging the same
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Eiselt, H. A. & Standblom C. L. (2012). Operations Research. Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg. Hillier, Frederic. (2009). Introduction to Operations Research. Mc-Graw Hill-Europe. Rader, David J. (2010). Deterministic Operations Research. John Wiley and Sons Ltd. Santos, M. M. & Hill, M. M. (2009). Investigação Operacional. Volumes 1, 2 e 3, Edições Sílabo.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  The teaching (1) methodologies are based on the expository, interrogative and (2) active method in order to generate a discussion and resolution of the theoretical and practical exercises in the classroom.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  Descrição dos instrumentos de avaliação (individuais e de grupo) ¿ testes, trabalhos práticos, relatórios, projetos... respetivas datas de entrega/apresentação... e ponderação na nota final.

  Exemplo:

  Descrição	Data limite	Ponderação
  Teste Motivacional	19/11/2025	30%
  Frequêncica	21/01/2026	40%
  Trabalho de Grupo	14/01/2026	30%

   

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