303148 (v.1) WASM Operations Research 232

Area:

WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    303135 (v.1) WASM Mathematics 131 or any previous version
    OR
    305686 (v.2) WASM Technical Mathematics 131
AND
    303142 (v.1) WASM Mathematics 132 or any previous version
    OR
    305688 (v.1) WASM Technical Mathematics 132

Syllabus:

Review maxima and minima of several variables. Lagrange multipliers. Linear programming - graphical and computer solutions, duality, the transport problem, the classical production problem in economics, shadow prices, the simplex method. Network flows and combinatorics - maximal flow is the minimum cut. Dynamic programming. Critical path analysis and PERT simulation modelling. Problem solving using spreadsheets.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have - Had an introduction to operations research and its application to solving mining industry problems.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Chanda E., (2003), Mine Systems Analysis, Course Notes, Mining Engineering Program, W.A School of Mines.

Unit Texts:

Taha, H.A. (1987), Operation Research. An Introduction. London, Macmillan.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 20%, Examination 40%, Midterm exam 20%, Project 20%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y