MSE 631Probabilistic Models in Operations Research
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Engineering
MSE 631 as listed in the Winter 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.
The goal of this course is to enable students to think probabilistically. The modelling and analysis of uncertain systems in operations research is emphasized. Tools include renewal theory, Markov processes and queuing analysis, while application areas include production and inventory control, health-management, transportation, and other problems in probabilistic operations research. Priority may be given to Management Sciences students.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
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Check it elsewhere for Winter 2026
- Graduate Calendar, Winter 2026The archived entry
- Requirements for Winter 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
- UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
- WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them
Calendar versions
Graduate Calendar
- Fall 2024
- Winter 2025
- Spring 2025
- Fall 2025
- Winter 2026 (shown here)
- Spring 2026
- Fall 2026
- Winter 2024 and earlier in the calendar archives