VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HCMC

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Name: Simulation and Optimization
(Mô phỏng và Tối ưu hóa)
Course Code: CHE2034IU

1. General information

Course This course aims at introducing students to use quantitative methods and
designation techniques for effective decisions–making; model formulation and applications
that are used in solving business decision problems.

Teaching ☐ Year 1 ☐ Year 2 ☒ Year 3 ☐ Year 4 ☐ Year 5

schedule
☒ Semester 1 ☒ Semester 2 ☐ Summer

Person In-Charge Dr. Vu Bao Khanh, [email protected]

Language English

Relation to ☐ General ☒ Compulsory

curriculum
☒ Fundamental ☐ Elective

☐ Specialization

☐ Project/Internship/Thesis

Teaching ☒ Lecture ☐ Lesson ☐ Project ☐ Seminar

methods
Others, please specify:

Workload Lecture Lab Project Internship Thesis

Credit 2 0
Contact hours 25 25 0 0 0 0
Self-Study hours 60 60 0 0 0 0
Total workload 85 85 0 0 0 0

Credit points 2

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Requirements ☒ None
for taking the
☐ Prerequisite course:
course
☒ Parallel course: Optimization and Simulation Lab (CHE2035IU)

☐ Previous course:

Course This course is to introduce the fundamental methods used in deterministic

objectives operations research and to use of numerical analysis and linear algebra to solve
industrial engineering problems. Topics to be covered include: problem
formulations, simplex method in table form, big-M method, duality theory, an
introduction to the geometry of the simplex method, sensitivity analysis, and
integer program.

Course learning Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
outcomes
Competency Course learning outcome (CLO)
1
level

Knowledge CLO1. Describe the fundamental principles and concepts of

operations research, including optimization, decision analysis,
and modeling. [Remember]
CLO2. Apply mathematical and statistical tools to solve a
variety of operational and decision-making problems,
including linear and nonlinear programming. [Apply]

Skill CLO3. Use software tools to model and analyze complex

systems, including spreadsheets, optimization software, and
simulation packages. [Mechanism]

Attitude CLO4. Demonstrate an appreciation for the role of

mathematical modeling and optimization in improving
efficiency, effectiveness, and decision-making in
organizations. [Valuing]
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Level of competence according to Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7

Knowledge Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating x

Guided Complex Overt

Skills Perception Set Mechanism Adaptation Origination
Response Response

Receiving Responding to Internalizing

Attitudes Valuing Organization x x
Phenomena Phenomena values

Content The description of the contents should clearly indicate the weighting of the
content and the level.
Weight: lecture session (2.5 hours)

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 Teaching levels: I (Introduce); T (Teach); U (Utilize)
No. Topic Weight Level
1 Introduction to operations research 1 U
2 Formulate linear programming problems 2 U
3 solution of an LP: graphical solution 1 U
4 Solution of an LP: simplex method, standard 2 U
form, degeneracy, alternate solutions,
unbounded LP, infeasible LP
5 Solution of an LP: finding an initial feasible 2 U
solution, big-M method, two-phase method
6 Revised simplex method, simplex formulas, 2 U
shadow price, reduce cost
7 Sensitivity analysis: changing the objective
function coefficient of a basic variable, changing
the objective function coefficient of a nonbasic
variable, changing the constraint coefficient of a
nonbasic variable, changing the RHS values of
constraints, adding a new variable.
8 Degeneracy and cycling in linear programming
9 Integer programming problems. Solving integer
programs using branch and bound method
10 Application of simulation and optimization in
chemical engineering.

Examination ☐ Multiple-choice questions ☐ Oral examination

forms
☐ Report ☒ Written examination

☐ Presentation ☐ Others, please specify: ……

☐ Assignments

Other Attendance: A minimum attendance of 80 percent is compulsory for the class

requirements sessions. Students will be assessed on the basis of their class participation.
Questions and comments are strongly encouraged.
Assignments/Examination: Students must have more than 50/100 points overall
to pass this course.
Reading list I. Textbooks
[1] Hillier and Lieberman, Introduction to Operations Research, McGraw Hill,
1995, 7th Ed.
[2] Wayne L. Winston and Munirpallam Venkataramanan, Introduction to
Mathematical Programming. Operations Research: Volume one, DuxBury, 2003,
4th edition.
[3] Hamdy A. Taha, Operation Research: An Introduction, Prentice Hall, 2003,
7th Edition.

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 II. References

2. Learning Outcomes Matrix

The relationship between Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) (1-4) and Intended Learning Outcomes
(ILO) (1-7) is shown in the following table:

ILOs
CLOs Knowl edge Ski l l s Attitudes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Knowl edge 1 1
(Level : 1-6) 2 3
Ski l l s
3 4 4
(Level : 1-7)
Attitudes
4 3
(Level : 1-5)
Contri bution of CLOs to ILOs
Bl oom’s
AVE 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 4.0 3.0
Ta xonomy
L,M,H
convers i on* L H H M

*L (Low); M (Medium); H (High)

3. Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Learning
No. Week Topic CLO Assessments Resources
activities
1. 1 Introduction to operations 1 Lecture
research
2. 2 Formulate linear programming 1 HW Lecture
problems
3. 3 solution of an LP: graphical 1,2 HW Lecture
solution
4. 4 Solution of an LP: simplex 1,2 HW Lecture
method, standard form,
degeneracy, alternate
solutions, unbounded LP,
infeasible LP
5. 5 Solution of an LP: finding an 1,2 HW Lecture
initial feasible solution, big-M
method, two-phase method
6. 6 Revised simplex method, 1,2 HW Lecture
simplex formulas, shadow
price, reduce cost
7. 7 Sensitivity analysis: changing 2,3,5 HW Lecture
the objective function
coefficient of a basic variable,
changing the objective
function coefficient of a

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 Learning
No. Week Topic CLO Assessments Resources
activities
nonbasic variable, changing
the constraint coefficient of a
nonbasic variable, changing
the RHS values of constraints,
adding a new variable.
8. 8 Degeneracy and cycling in 2 HW Lecture
linear programming
9. 9-10 Midterm exam
10. 11 Integer programming 1,2,4 HW Lecture
problems. Solving integer
programs using branch and
bound method
11. 12 Application of simulation and 4 HW Lecture
optimization in chemical
engineering.
12. 18 Final exam

4. Assessment plan

Assessment Type CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5

Homework (30%) >50% pass >50% pass
Midterm exam (30%) >50% pass

Final exam (40%) >50% pass

Note: %Pass: Target that % of students having scores greater than 50 out of 100.

5. Rubrics (optional): No
6. Revision Date: May 20, 2023

Ho Chi Minh City, 20/5/2023

Dean of School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Huỳnh Kim Lâm

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 (*) Intended Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
No.
Graduates of Chemical Engineering program will attain

Knowledge
Identify, formulate, and solve complex chemical engineering problems by applying
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principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with
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consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,
environmental, and economic factors

Skills
Communicate (in English) effectively with a range of audiences
3
Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a
4
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet
objectives
Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use
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engineering judgment to draw conclusions
Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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Attitude
Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make
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informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global,
economic, environmental, and societal contexts
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