Operational research
- UE code INFOB224
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Schedule
30 15Quarter 2
- ECTS Credits 5
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Language
Anglais
- Teacher
After this course, the student must be able to
The student will also be assessed on its understanding of the topics of this course (see content). He must be able to explain the theory and the methods addressed during the lessons. Also, he must be able to review a hot topic in operational research.
This course aims to introduce the student to operational research. Linear programming is seen in details, but other related topics are addressed, such as game theory, Markov decision processes, non-linear optimisation, etc. Special attention will be paid to the correct (and suitable) use of models and theoretical concepts will be illustrated.
The course is divided in two activities. First, the courses and the exercices are evaluated by an oral examen. Second, a continous evaluation assesses the ability to review a hot topic in operation research and to make an oral presentation of the results. The exam and the continuous evaluation amount for 80% and 20% of the final grade, respectively.
Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
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Bachelier en sciences informatiques | Standard | 0 | 5 | |
Bachelier en sciences informatiques | Standard | 2 | 5 |