Operations Research Undergraduate Courses

OR 335/SYST 335 Discrete Systems Simulation Modeling (3:3:0).
Corequisites: CS 112, STAT 344, SYST 202.

An introduction to the basic concepts of modeling complex discrete systems by computer simulation. Topics include Monte-Carlo methods, discrete-event modeling, specialized simulation software, and the statistics of input and output analysis. (Fall)

OR 441/MATH 441 Deterministic Operations Research (3:3:0).
Prerequisite: MATH 203 or permission of instructor.

A survey of deterministic methods for solving "real-world" decision problems. The linear programming model and simplex method of solution, duality, and sensitivity analysis; transportation and assignment problems; shortest path and maximal flow problems; and an introduction to integer and nonlinear programming are covered. Emphasis is on modeling and problem solving. (Fall), (Spring), (Summer)

OR 442/MATH 442 Stochastic Operations Research (3:3:0).
Prerequisite: STAT 344, MATH 351, or equivalent.

A survey of probabilistic methods for solving decision problems under uncertainty. Probability review, decision theory, queuing theory, inventory models, reliability, decision theory and games, and simulation are covered. Emphasis is on modeling and problem solving. (Spring)

OR 481/MATH 446 Numerical Methods in Engineering (3:3:0).
Prerequisites: MATH 213 or 215, and MATH 203 or 322; or equivalent.

Modern numerical methods and software. Emphasis is on problem solving through software and assessing the quality of solutions obtained. Topics include computer arithmetic, linear equations and least squares data fitting, interpolation, nonlinear optimization, and differential equations. The course involves extensive computer use. (Fall), (Spring)

OR 498 Independent Study in Operations Research (13:0:0).
Prerequisite: 60 credits; must be arranged with an instructor and approved by the department chair before registering.

Directed self-study of special topics of current interest in operations research. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits if the topics are substantially different. (Fall), (Spring), (Summer)

OR 499 Special Topics in Operations Research (3:3:0).
Prerequisite: 60 credits and permission of instructor; specific prerequisites vary with nature of topic.

Topics of special interest to undergraduates. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits if the topics are substantially different. (Fall), (Spring), (Summer)