OR414      Half Unit
Advanced Topics in Operational Research

This information is for the 2014/15 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Laszlo Vegh NAB3.05

Availability

This course is available on the MSc in Management Science (Decision Sciences) and MSc in Management Science (Operational Research). This course is available with permission as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.

Course content

An examination of the new trends in Operational Research. The topics selected differ year to year; the topic for 2014/15 will be Data Mining. Information is available on Moodle or from the Management Science Group administration office.

Teaching

20 hours of lectures and 13 hours and 30 minutes of seminars in the LT. 1 hour and 30 minutes of seminars in the ST.

Formative coursework

Details will be provided at the start of the course.

Indicative reading

Detailed suggestions for reading will be given before the start of the course.

Assessment

Exam (50%, duration: 2 hours) in the main exam period.
Project (50%) in the ST.

Key facts

Department: Management Science Group

Total students 2013/14: 44

Average class size 2013/14: 22

Controlled access 2013/14: No

Lecture capture used 2013/14: No

Value: Half Unit

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

Personal development skills

  • Problem solving
  • Application of numeracy skills
  • Specialist skills