Operations Research

Basic techniques and methods of operations research, including the operations research approach to decision making, model formulations, and analytical methods for their solution. Introduction to implementing these models and methods. Fundamental aspects of optimization techniques (e.g., linear, integer, dynamic and nonlinear programming), network analysis, and Markov processes. Not for credit for students in the Operations Research or Manufacturing Systems Engineering tracks or by students who have taken 5405. Pre: Graduate standing.