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MINE3005Operations Research2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MINING ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Uzay KARAHALİL
Co-Lecturer
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course is to teach students the use of scientific/mathematical decision making techniques in the field of Mining Engineering by considering system, interdisciplinary and scientific approaches. To gain the ability to build and solve models and analyze the results in order to make optimum use of limited mineral resources with the help of linear programming and goal programming techniques.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Have knowledge about the history of operations research, definition, different techniques and software used in model solving2,31,3,
LO - 2 : Explains the importance of operations research techniques in the mining sector and defines their usage areas2,31,3,
LO - 3 : Build models for real mining problems using linear programming and goal programming techniques2,31,3,
LO - 4 : Solves a built model with graphical method, simplex method and computer softwares, presents the outputs to the manager by associating them with the problem structure2,31,3,
LO - 5 : Analyses and interprets the model outputs and determines the effects of each constraint or coefficient change on the objective and outputs2,31,3,
LO - 6 : Provides alternative solutions by evaluating the possible risks and opportunities of the organization that owns the problem2,31,3,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Basic principles of operations research, introduction of basic concepts such as system, model, objective-constraints, history and relation with mining sciences, basic elements of operations research. Model building and solving, testing and implementation of solutions, modelling methods, linear and goal programming, application of these methods to mining problems. Structure and components of linear programming (LP), construction of models of sample problems by LP, construction of models of mining problems by LP, solutions by graphical and simplex methods. Sensitivity analysis (economic analysis), duality concept in DP model solutions, sensitivities of resource values, objective function coefficients and adding a new product. Introduction and applications of LINDO software. Introduction to goal programming, construction of goal programming models, determination of objectives and their priorities, solutions by modified simplex method. Solution of sample problems with goal programming.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to operations research (definition and history), applications in mining engineering
 Week 2Basic principles of operations research, introduction of basic concepts such as system, model, objective-constraints
 Week 3Introduciton to linear programming (LP)
 Week 4Modelling of sample problems with LP
 Week 5Modelling of mining problems with LP
 Week 6Solution of LP models: Graphical method
 Week 7Solution of LP models: Simplex method
 Week 8Sensitivity analysis (Economic analysis)
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Sensitivity analysis (Economic analysis, continued)
 Week 11Introduction and applications of LINDO software
 Week 12Integer programming
 Week 13Establishing models of mining problems with IP
 Week 14Introduction to goal programming: Model building and solution
 Week 15Solution of sample problems with Goal Programming technique
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Winston, W.L. 2004; Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms, Fourth Edition, Thomson, ISBN 0-534-38058-1, 1418 p.
2Hillier, F.S., Lieberman, G.J., 1990; Introduction to Operations Research, Mc Graw-Hill, NewYork,5. Baskı
 
Recommended Reading
1Halaç, O. 1991; Kantitatif Karar Verme Teknikleri (Yöneylem Araştırması), 3. Baskı, Evrim Dağıtım, İstanbul.
2Anderson, D.R., Sweeney, D.J., Williams, T.A. 1997; An İntroduction to Management Science, Quantitative Approaches to Decision Making, Eighth Edition, West Publishing Com., Minneapolis.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 11/11/2022 1 30
Homework/Assignment/Term-paper 12 02/12/2022 1 20
End-of-term exam 16 04/01/2023 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 15 30
Sınıf dışı çalışma 1 3 3
Laboratuar çalışması 0 0 0
Arasınav için hazırlık 5 4 20
Arasınav 1 1 1
Uygulama 1 15 15
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 4 5 20
Proje 0 0 0
Kısa sınav 0 0 0
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 6 5 30
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Diğer 1 0 0 0
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load120