Introduction to Systems Analysis and Decision Making

Description

Introduction to mathematical models. Formulation of linear programming models Solving LP models using graphical and simplex solutions. The transportation problem. The assignment problem. Decision Analysis. Multi-criteria decisions. Decision analysis and multi-criterial decisions. Optimization of resource utilization. Resource allowance, minimum cost and maximum output models. Waiting line models. Game theory in decision-making. Sensitivity Analysis.

Program

B.Sc. in Construction and Building Engineering 160 Cr.Hr.

Objectives

• The course aims at introducing the student to the fundamentals of systems analysis, optimization and decision-making techniques and to provide students with the basics of the systems analysis approach and scientific tools required for the decision making and selection of the optimum system design.