Concepts, analysis techniques, optimization techniques, and applications of operations research. Construction and optimization of mathematical models for systems using linear programming and goal programming plus post optimality for evaluation results. Nonmajor graduate credit. Development of basic queuing models and related applications. Use of simulation for some applications.
Project involving data collection analysis of a queuing system is required.
Nonmajor graduate credit. Forecasting, analysis of inventory systems and sequencing and scheduling problems in the control of material flow with applications in industrial systems. Project involving design of material control systems required. Nonmajor graduate credit. Theory, applications, and quality issues related to metal casting, welding, polymer processing, and other solidification processes.