Quantitative Methods in Transportation (core)
Course Title: Quantitative Methods in Transportation (core)
Offered:
Spring
2012Institution: University of Utah
Institution's Admission Site:
Email Dr. Peter T. Martin .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Instructor(s): Peter Martin <.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)>
Syllabus: Download Syllabus [PDF]
Course Description:
The course provides an introduction to the most commonly used Operational Research techniques with an application through MS Excel. The problem-scenario approach introduces quantitative procedures through situations that include both problem formulation and technique application. The linear programming coverage includes problem formulation, computer solution, and practical application. The text covers transportation, assignment, and the integer programming extension of linear programming, as well as advanced topics like waiting line models, simulation, and decision analysis.
Registration
Course Fee: $950
Go to https://continue.utah.edu/contracts/CVEEN/1124
Please Note: The course will be identified as a “Contract Class.” You will not be required to register with the University of Utah, meaning you do not pay UU Tuition, instead the cost of the course is $1500. The course will not be listed in the official University catalog. You will apply directly through the website above. You will still receive credit from the University of Utah for the course, which can be used to earn the TLGC.