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The document outlines the syllabus for the B.Sc. Degree Programme in Computer Science with Data Science at the University of Madras, specifically for the second year and third semester. It includes learning objectives focused on Operations Research, linear programming, transportation models, assignment models, and sequencing problems. Recommended texts for the course are also provided to support the learning outcomes.

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227E3C Resource Management

The document outlines the syllabus for the B.Sc. Degree Programme in Computer Science with Data Science at the University of Madras, specifically for the second year and third semester. It includes learning objectives focused on Operations Research, linear programming, transportation models, assignment models, and sequencing problems. Recommended texts for the course are also provided to support the learning outcomes.

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UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS

B.Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME IN COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH


DATA SCIENCE
SYLLABUS WITH EFFECT FROM 2023-2024

Year: II Semester: III


Resource Management Techniques-I 227E3C
Credits 3 Lecture Hours: 5 per week

Learning Objectives: (for teachers: what they have to do in the class/lab/field)


 Understand Operations Research characteristics, its role in decision-making, and the
importance of computers.
 Master linear programming for two variables, including formulation, graphical
solution, and simplex method application.
 Explore advanced linear programming concepts: algebraic methods, chains, two-
phase simplex, and duality.
 Develop competence in solving transportation models using techniques like
row/column minima and Vogel’s method.
 Gain proficiency in defining assignment models, distinguishing them from
transportation models, and solving sequencing problems.
Course Outcomes: (for students: To know what they are going to learn)
CO1: Articulate Operations Research characteristics, significance, and the role of
computers.
CO2: Demonstrate proficiency in formulating and solving linear programming problems.
CO3: Apply advanced linear programming techniques: algebraic methods, chains, and dual
simplex.
CO4: Showcase competence in solving transportation models using various techniques.
CO5: Demonstrate expertise in defining and solving assignment models, as well as
sequencing problems.

Units Contents
I Basics of Operations Research - Characteristics of Operations Research - Necessity of
OR in industry - O.R and decision-making - Role of Computers in OR - Linear
Programming - Formulation and graphical solution (of two variables). Canonical and
standard forms of LPP - Algebraic Solution - Simplex Method.
II Algebraic Method - Chains Method of Penalties - Two-phase Simplex Method -
Duality - Properties of duality - Dual Simplex Method
III Transportation Models - Definition - Formulation and Solution of Transportation
Model - The Row Minima - Column Minima - matrix minima and Vogel’s
Approximation method
IV Assignment Model - Definition - Comparison with Transportation model -
Formulation and solutions of the Assignment Model - Variations of the Assignment
Model
V Sequencing problem, processing each of n jobs through m machines - processing n
jobs through 2 machines - 3 machines, processing 2 jobs through m machines,
Processing jobs through the m machines - Travelling Salesman problem
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
B.Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME IN COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH
DATA SCIENCE
SYLLABUS WITH EFFECT FROM 2023-2024

Learning Resources:

Recommended Texts
1. H. R. Taha, Operations Research - Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., I Edition. An
introduction - New Delhi 1996, V edition
2. Resource Management Techniques by V. Sundaresan, KS. Ganapathy
Subramanian & K. Geneshan
3. Operations Research by P.R Vittal – Margham Publications

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