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operations research major Operations Research (OR) is the application of quantitative techniques to managerial decision-making. To gain an appreciation for the field, it is necessary to look at the origins of Operations Research. Operations Research, as a discipline, arose from the need to determine optimal resource allocation and assist decision makers during World War II. Groups of mathematicians, physical scientists, and economists were assembled to perform studies that would provide quantitative input for commanders. The results of their efforts were impressive and, soon thereafter, the commercial sector realized the power of these new planning techniques. Using mathematics to model real world systems was nothing new; physicists and economists had been doing it for years. What defined this new field called OR was its focus on the operations of organizations. Not only were traditional mathematical modeling methods, such as statistics and probability used, but new modeling methods, such as mathematical programming and queuing theory were created. Operations Research, therefore, entails the development and application of new quantitative modeling methods to real management and economics problems. This is an exciting field—one that attracts curious problem-solvers who are strong in mathematics and computer science and are eager to solve real world problems. The description of OR provided above highlights its interdisciplinary nature. The Academy has captured the essence of the field by establishing a truly interdisciplinary major. The OR program is jointly administered by the Departments of Computer Science, Economics and Geosciences, Management, and Mathematical Sciences. In addition to the basic set of OR courses, the required major’s courses will include courses from each of the four departments. Suggested Course Sequence 3rd-Class Year 2nd-Class Year 1st-Class Year Chem 200 Beh Sci 310 Academy Opt Econ 201 Biology 315 Aero Engr 315 El Engr 231 Comp Sci 211 Astro Engr 410 English 211 Comp Sci 362 Comp Sci 364 Engr Mech 220 Econ 332 Econ 465 Law 220 Econ 333 Econ 466 Math 243 History 302 English 411 Math 343 Math 377 Mgt 400 MSS 200 Math 378 MSS 400 Physics 215 Ops Rsch 321 Ops Rsch 419 Pol Sci 211 Ops Rsch 411 Ops Rsch 420 Sys Opt Ops Rsch 310 Philos 310 Soc Sci 412 OPERATIONS RESEARCH (Ops Rsch) Offered by the Departments of Computer Science, Economics and Geosciences, Management, and Mathematical Sciences. Ops Rsch 310. Systems Analysis. Course provides an introduction to rigorous quantitative modeling methods that have broad application. Focuses on the mathematics of models, computer implementation of models, and application of these models to practical decision-making scenarios. By demonstrating the application of these techniques to problems in a wide range of disciplines, the course is relevant to technical and non-technical majors at the Academy. Course consists of six distinct blocks: decision analysis and utility theory, linear and nonlinear optimization, project management, queuing theory, simulation, and the systems approach to engineering and decision-making. Ops Rsch 321. Probabilistic Models. Selected probabilistic models (such as random walks, Markov Chains, queues, and reliability models) are analyzed as stochastic processes. Ops Rsch 405. Operations Research Seminar. A course for OR majors that provides for presentation of student and faculty research; guest lectures; field trips; seminars on career and graduate school opportunities for scientific analysts in the Air Force; goal setting exercises; and applications of OR. 134 United States Air Force Academy Catalog
Ops Rsch 411. Topics in Mathematical Programming. Topics include linear programming (with sensitivity analysis and applications), and non-linear programming. Both the theory and the computer implementation of these techniques are addressed. Ops Rsch 419. Capstone in Operations Research: Case Studies. Study of methodologies associated with business and operations management. Case-based course intended to provide the proper foundation needed to conduct effective analyses supporting a variety of scenarios. Students evaluate various cases, develop plans for and conduct analyses, and create effective written and oral presentations. Develop capstone project proposal for Ops Rsch 420. Ops Rsch 420. Capstone in Operations Research. Project development and implementation for real-world clients using advanced operations research techniques with emphasis on problem recognition, model formulation, and Air Force applications. Ops Rsch 495. Special Topics. Selected advanced topics in OR. Ops Rsch 499. Independent Study. Individual study and/or research in OR, under the supervision of a faculty member. United States Air Force Academy Catalog 135
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