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Module Title	LI Linear Programming & Introduction to Operation Management
School	Mathematics
Department	Mathematics
Module Code	06 22511
Module Lead	Dr Warren Smith, Director of Year 2
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	Compulsory for G1N2
Contact Hours	Lecture-46 hours Seminar-0 hours Tutorial-10 hours Project supervision-0 hours Demonstration-0 hours Practical Classes and workshops-0 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-0 hours Fieldwork-0 hours External Visits-0 hours Work based learning-0 hours Guided independent study-0 hours Placement-0 hours Year Abroad-0 hours
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Description	This module shows that aspects of certain managerial problems such as optimal allocation of resources, transporting goods economically, and assigning workers to jobs can be modelled mathematically and their solutions can be found efficiently by Management Mathematics techniques. This module also presents some optimisation methods for a class of managerial applications such as inventory management, project management, waiting line, job shop scheduling, among others.
Learning Outcomes
Assessment	22511-01 : CA Sem 1 : Coursework (10%) 22511-02 : CA Sem 2 : Coursework (10%) 22511-03 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	20% based on work during term-time, 80% based on a 3-hour examination in the Summer Term linked.
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