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Introduction to Operations Research

Course Description: The origins and nature of operations research, introduction to systems analysis, problem investigation and formulation, linear programming models and graphical solution methods, sensitivity analysis for linear programs graphically, transportation models, assignment models, introduction to graphs and networks: shortest path problem, introduction to stochastic models in operations research.
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: STAT101
Objectives of the course :

This course aims to study the concepts of operations research and examine some models of linear programming, transportation, and assignment.

Course outputs :

Acquire knowledge by learning some basic concepts related to Operations Research and its applications. Acquire cognitive skills through thinking and formulating some life problems. Enhance the ability to continue advanced studies when needed in the field of Operations Research in general, and the field of mathematical programming and its applications in particular.

Additional information:

“Introduction to Operations Research,” by: Prof. Dr. Zaid Tameem Al-Balkhi. King Saud University Press.
“An Introduction to Operations Research”, by Zaid T. Balkhi. King Saud University Printing Press.

  • Last updated: 2026-04-27

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