JORDAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Course Number and IE 342 Operations Research I

Name
Course Description The course covers basic principles of building and solving
mathematical models of linear systems using analytical and
software tools. Topics include graphical and analytical
optimization of linear systems and transportation and network
models.
Credits and contact 3 Credit hours; 3 hours of lectures
hours
Pre- or Co-requisites EE305 Or IE311: Numerical Methods
Required/ Elective Required

Instructor Dr. Nader Al Theeb

Office Location Engineering building, C5L2
Office Phone 720-1000 Ext: 22883
Email naaltheeb@just.edu.jo
Office Hours See the student service system

Text Book(s) Taha. Operations Research: An Introduction. Prentice Hall, 9th ed.
ISBN 978-0-13-139199-4
Software tools TORA, MS Excel
References  Introduction to mathematical programming, Gerald J.
Lieberman, S. Hiller, McGraw Hill inc., 8th ed. 2005.
 INFORMS/Operations Research: http://iol-a.informs.org/ site/
Operations Research
 The Math Forum:
http://mathforum.org/library/topics/operations_research/
Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, the students will
 Understand and appreciate the role of Operations Research in
making decisions in services and manufacturing.
 Develop analytical and practical understanding of basic concepts
and methods in Operations Research.
 Practice examples of real-world situations where Operations
Research methods are used.
Measured 1
Outcomes

Topics Chapters in Text Evaluation

Introduction to Linear Chapter 1
Programming (LP) Will be announced later
Modeling and Solving LP Chapter 2
Graphically
The Simplex Method, Sensitivity Chapters 3 and 4
Analysis, and Duality
Transportation Models & its Chapter 5
Variants
 No make up quizzes will be given to students
 Your attendance on-time will have an impact on your participation grade

Policy
Attendance Attendance will be checked at the end of each class. University regulations
will be strictly followed for students exceeding the maximum number of
absences. No make-up test will be given without an official university-
approved excuse.
Homework Homework problems are designed to give the students the opportunity to
practice solving problems related to the course materials presented each week.
Homework problems will be assigned but not graded.
Student It is the responsibility of each student to adhere to the principles of academic
Conduct integrity. Academic integrity means that a student is honest with him/herself,
fellow students, instructors, and the University in matters concerning his or
her educational endeavors. Cheating will not be tolerated in this course.
University regulations will be pursued and enforced on any cheating incident.