Course Description
The scientific approach to decision-making that involves the operations of organization systems commonly associated with movement of feed, food, and fiber handling beyond the farm gate.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will do directed studies into various advanced
algorithms of linear or nonlinear dynamic programming and complete
a design project comparing and optimizing multiple scenarios for
moving feed, food, or fiber in terms of product flow and
associated reliability of the flow.
Athena Title
Operations Research
Prerequisite
ENVE 3510
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To apply linear programming theory to optimize the flow of product from the farm gate to the consumer shelf such that the highest quality is maintained. To assess various probabilistic models as decision tools regarding product flow through specified distribution systems with quality constraints. To apply simulation and nonlinear programming techniques to product flow analysis with quality constraints.
Topical Outline
Linear programming theory and applications Network analysis, including PERT-CPM Game theory Probability theory Queueing theory Inventory management with quality constraints Reliability Decision analysis Simulation and optimization with quality constraints