Optimization and Simulation (5 cr)
Code: TLXM4580-3004
General information
- Enrollment
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01.08.2020 - 30.09.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Online learning
- Unit
- School of Technology
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Evaluation scale
0-5
Content scheduling
At your own pace
Objective
The students master concepts and methods included in optimization and simulation. The students can formulate a problem arising from working life in the form of an optimization task or simulation study and they can solve the problem by using a computer.
Content
Linear and non-linear multivariable optimization task; basics of network theory; optimization task in networks; phases of simulation study; basics and use of queue formation; analysis of input and output data; use of computer programs.
Location and time
See the learning environment
Materials
See the learning environment
Teaching methods
Independent study on-line
Exam schedules
Agree with the teacher
Completion alternatives
Single exam
Student workload
The nominal workload for a five.credit course is 135 hours.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient 1
You have achieved the desired goals. You know a few of the concepts and methods and how to apply them in familiar situations but your reasoning is often deficient and you make mistakes in calculations.
Satisfactory 2
You have achieved the desired goals. You know many of the concepts and methods and how to apply them in familiar situations but your reasoning is sometimes deficient or you make mistakes in calculations.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good 3
You have achieved the desired goals. You know most of the concepts and methods and how to apply them in familiar situations showing often the ability to reason completely and calculate flawlessly.
Very good 4
You have achieved the desired goals. You know most of the concepts and methods and how to apply them in new situations showing in most cases the ability to reason completely and calculate flawlessly.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You have achieved the desired goals. You know all the concepts and methods and how to apply them in new situations showing always the ability to combine things, reason completely and calculate flawlessly.
Qualifications
The student knows probability distributions and can use Excel.