Academic Catalog

OR506 METHODOLOGY OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH

Course Code:	8800506
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	8.0
Department:	Operational Research
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Graduate
Course Coordinator:	Assoc.Prof.Dr. SEÇÝL SAVAÞANERÝL TÜFEKCÝ
Offered Semester:	Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Introduction to the meaning of science and the distinction between pure and applied, natural and social sciences; characterization of Operational Research as a discipline of inquiry and as a profession. Problem solving and research; concepts and meaning of problem, model and optimal solution; various forms of defining and measurement. Critical issues of inquiry and implementation of research results.