Universidad de Jaén

Introduction to Operations Research

Linear Programming

• Introduction
• The Linear Programming Model
• Graphical LP Solution
• Convex Regions
• LP Solutions Properties

The Simplex Method

• Introduction
• The Simplex Method
• Artificial Starting Solution

The Dual Problem

• The Dual Problem
• Primal-Dual Relationships
• Economic Interpretation of Duality
• The Dual Simplex Method

Sensitivity Analysis

• Introduction
• Changes Affecting Optimality
• Changes Affecting Feasibility

Multiobjective Programming

• Introduction
• PL Multiobjective Problem
• Goal Programming

Decision Analysis and Games

• Decision Making under Certainty
• Decisin Making under Risk
• Decision under Uncertainty
• Game Theory

Nonlinear Programming

• The Nonlinear Programming Model
• Uncostrained Problems
• Constrained Problems

Teaching sessions are structure in theoretical and practical sessions:

• In the theoretical sessions, the masterclass will be used to introduce the essential concepts with the support
  of different materials edited for that purpose (notes, sides and practical examples obtained from the manuals
  indicated in the bibliography) that will be accessible through the ILIAS teaching-learning platform.
• The practical sessions are divided in:
  • Sessions where proposed exercises related to the theoretical contents will be solved on the board by
    students and exposed in class to the rest of the students for further study.
  • Computer lab sessions: the students will be trained to use adequate statistical software.
  • In addition, it is essential for students to work independently, that is, an individualized study of the contents of the subject. 

    Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

    Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

A final exam   (written test of exercises and practical problems):  50%. You must obtain a score above 30% on this test in order to pass the subject.

-  Continuous assessment activities:

- Oral or written tests, with theoretical questions and practical exercises, carried out throughout the teaching period:  25%

- Resolution of practical cases with computer, which will be assessed by online tests, throughout the teaching period:  25%

Due to the continuous nature of these tests, their mark may be kept for the 2nd Extraordinary Call of this academic year. Nonetheless, those students who, for some justified reason, have not completed all the continuous assessment activities can take a single global exam in which both the acquisition of knowledge and the ability to apply it to practical situations will be assessed.

A student will be marked as "No presentado" (no mark) if they do not take more the final exam.  

TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

All activities will be 100% face-to-face or 50% face-to-face (with group rotation and videoconference broadcast to the rest of the group), depending on the number of students enrolling in the subject and the capacity of the classroom. If the number of students exceeds the capacity of the classroom and it does not have the technical systems required for broadcasting, all the students will take online lessons.

    ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

- Face-to-face final exam   (written test of exercises and practical problems):  50%. You must obtain a score above 30% on this test in order to pass the subject.

-  Face-to-face continuous assessment activities:

- Oral or written tests, with theoretical questions and practical exercises, carried out throughout the teaching period: 25  %

- Resolution of practical cases with computer, which will be assessed by online tests, throughout the teaching period:  25%

Due to the continuous nature of these tests, their mark may be kept for the 2nd Extraordinary Call of this academic year. Nonetheless, those students who, for some justified reason, have not completed all the continuous assessment activities can take a single global exam in which both the acquisition of knowledge and the ability to apply it to practical situations will be assessed.

A student will be marked as "No presentado" (no mark) if they do not take more the final exam.  

If the exam or some of the assessment tests could not be carried out face-to-face, they will be carried out online (see the non-attendance scenario and the data protection clause included in this syllabus).

RESOURCES

The following resources will be used:

- Teaching classroom

- Computer lab

- Email

- Intranet site "Docencia virtual-ILIAS".

- Virtual whiteboard.

-  Google Meet tool

-  Google Forms tool

- Virtual PC service provided by the University of Jaén.

Tutorial sessions will be held online by any of the available communication channels (videoconference with Google Meet, forum, chat or email), preferably at the scheduled time indicated in this syllabus or exceptionally at a different time, upon request.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

Both theoretical and practical lessons will be adapted to the virtual format and will be preferably held by videoconference, at the scheduled time.

• ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

- Online final exam   (written test of exercises and practical problems):  50%. You must obtain a score above 30% on this test in order to pass the subject.

-  Continuous assessment activities:

- Online oral or written tests, with theoretical questions and practical exercises, carried out throughout the teaching period: 25  %

- Resolution of practical cases with computer, which will be assessed through online tests throughout the teaching period: 25%

Due to the continuous nature of these tests, their mark may be kept for the 2nd Extraordinary Call of this academic year. Nonetheless, those students who, for some justified reason, have not completed all the continuous assessment activities can take a single global exam in which both the acquisition of knowledge and the ability to apply it to practical situations will be assessed.

A student will be marked as "No presentado" (no mark) if they do not take more the final exam.  

Both the continuous assessment tests and the exam will be online. To guarantee the reliability of this assessment system, the following measures will be taken:

If the number of students allows it, the continuous assessment tests on theoretical content may be carried out orally and individually.

• The exam will be divided into different parts and the response time of each one will be limited.
• Both the continuous assessment tests and the exam will be aimed at evaluating the ability to understand the contents, the correct application of techniques and the interpretation of solutions.
• While taking the continuous assessment tests and the exam, the students must be connected to a  Google Meetsession, keeping the microphone and camera both open.
• The online evaluation tests may be recorded, in order to provide them with evidential content for revisions or claims, according to the data protection clause included in this syllabus.

RESOURCES

The following resources will be used:

- Email

- ILIAS virtual teaching platform

- Virtual whiteboard.

-  Google Meet tool

-  Google Forms tool

- Virtual PC service provided by the University of Jaén.

Tutorial sessions will be held by any of the available online communication channels (videoconference with Google Meet, forum, chat or email), preferably at the scheduled time indicated in this syllabus or exceptionally at a different time, upon request.

Institution in charge of data processing: Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén

Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.

Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

Rights: you can exercise your right of access, amendment, cancellation, opposition, suppression, limitation and portability by sending a letter to the postal or electronic address indicated above. In the event that you consider that your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Andalusian Council for Transparency and Data Protection www.ctpdandalucia.es

Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, portability, limitation of processing, deletion or, where appropriate, opposition. To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to the Information, Registration and Electronic Administration Service of the University of Jaen at the address above, or by e-mail to the address above. You must specify which of these rights you are requesting to be satisfied and, at the same time, you must attach a photocopy of your ID card or equivalent identification document. In case you act through a representative, legal or voluntary, you must also provide a document that proves this representation and identification. Likewise, if you consider that your right to personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Andalusian Data Protection and Transparency Council www.ctpdandalucia.es