Linear Programming and Networks
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
MATH 2014
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
013170
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
Yes
The 2025 timetable is
not yet available.
Course owner
UniSA STEM
To introduce students to concepts and applications of modelling operations research based problems and the techniques of linear and integer programming and networks in their solution.
Modelling in Operations Research. Linear optimisation models and their solution by software, Solution to LP problems; geometry, simplex, sensitivity, duality. Solution to IP problems; geometry, branch and bound. Network models; transportation; assignment, shortest path.
R. J. Vanderbei 2020, Linear Programming: Foundations and Extensions, 5th edition, Springer, New York
Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
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Group 1
Students must have completed one of the following courses, or equivalent: |
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MATH 1079 | UO Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2 |
MATH 1056 | Linear Algebra |
MATH 1064 | Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2 |
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES | |||
Seminar | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
Computer Practical | 1 hour x 12 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assignment, Examination, Problem solving exercise, Programming exercise
EFTSL*: 0.125
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