MSE 232Modelling in Operations Research

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Engineering
Subject: Management Science and Engineering

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course uses a quantitative approach to problem solving using mathematical modelling, solution by solver, and output and sensitivity analysis. Students learn how to analyze and solve decision problems in Management and Engineering systems following the Engineering process: understanding the problem, identifying appropriate models and solution methods, formulating and structuring the model, and interpreting the results. The course covers linear, integer, and nonlinear, optimization modelling and dynamic programming.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 2B
- Enrolled in H-Management Engineering

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- MSE331 - Introduction to Optimization (0.50)

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