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OPER 427. Deterministic Operations Research. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CMSC 245 or CMSC 255, MATH 310 and OPER 327. Introduction to topics in optimization including linear programming, network models and integer programming. Focuses on constructing sound models and on solving them using appropriate software. Algorithms and model properties are also discussed. Students may not receive degree credit for both OPER 427 and OPER 527.
Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in operations research
The curriculum in mathematical sciences promotes understanding of the mathematical sciences and their structures, uses and relationships to other disciplines. To this end, the scholarly growth of the faculty and students in the mathematical sciences is nurtured through study, research and a high standard of teaching. The curriculum provides a sound foundation for the student seeking to enter a career with a technological orientation or for the student who wishes to pursue graduate study in applied mathematics, biomathematics, mathematics, operations research, statistics, teaching mathematics in secondary schools or related fields. A Bachelor of Science is offered jointly by the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics and the Department of Statistical Sciences and Operations Research. In the Department of Statistical Sciences and Operations Research, students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences can choose a concentration of operations research, which focuses on modern mathematical techniques for solving problems arising from other fields, such as engineering, business or economics. Student learning outcomes Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following: Apply theories of mathematical programming Perform stochastic models and decision analysis Obtain, analyze and interpret data Use commonly used operations research software Identify and apply operations research models Develop understanding of mathematics Communicate technical information orally and in writing
Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in mathematics
...applied mathematics, biomathematics, mathematics, operations research, statistics, teaching...General Topology 3 MATH 427 Excursions in Analysis...
Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
...CMSC 312 Introduction to Operating Systems 3 EGRE...416 Mechatronics 3 EGMN 427 Robotics 3 EGRE...