Course Objectives:
Development of modeling skills
- Modeling and analyzing systems with optimization models
- Practice in the application of OR/MS techniques:
- Linear, integer, nonlinear, multi-objective, stochastic programming
- Specific classes of models that use these formulations: networks, data analysis, financial, telecommunications, logistics
Acquaint the student with modern modeling software
- Hands-on use of commercial optimizers and modeling support tools: GAMS, OPL
- Understand the principles of decision support system (DSS) design
- DSS components
- Usability issues
- Model management
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