MATH-34123 credit hours

Introduction to Operations Research

Mathematics · 3 hrs Lecture

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MATH-3412 prerequisites

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any one of

MATH-1201Linear Algebra I

any one of

Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

Applied Mathematics 40S

MATH-0042Mathematics Access II

any one of

A minimum grade of 65% in Pre-Calculus 30S

a minimum grade of C+ in MATH-0041

permission of the Department Chair

MATH-2201not in the 2026-27 calendar

ECON-3201Econometrics for Economics and Finance

all of

any one of

ECON-2101Intermediate Economics: Micro

any one of

ECON-1102Introduction to Economics: Micromin C

ECON-1104Introduction to Economic Theory

ECON-1106Introduction to Economic Developmentmin B

ECON-2102Intermediate Economics: Macro

any one of

ECON-1103Introduction to Economics: Macromin C

ECON-1104Introduction to Economic Theory

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ECON-1106Introduction to Economic Developmentmin B

Its prerequisites are shown above.

STAT-1301Statistical Analysis I

any one of

Pre-Calculus Math 40S

Applied Math 40S

STAT-1401Statistics I for Business and Economics

any one of

Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

Applied Mathematics 40S

STAT-1501Elementary Biological Statistics I

any one of

Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

Applied Mathematics 40S

any one of

STAT-1302Statistical Analysis II

any one of

STAT-1301Statistical Analysis I

Its prerequisites are shown above.

STAT-1401Statistics I for Business and Economics

Its prerequisites are shown above.

STAT-1501Elementary Biological Statistics I

Its prerequisites are shown above.

STAT-2001Elementary Biological Statistics II

any one of

STAT-1301Statistical Analysis I

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STAT-1401Statistics I for Business and Economics

Its prerequisites are shown above.

STAT-1501Elementary Biological Statistics I

Its prerequisites are shown above.

permission of the Instructor

permission of the instructor

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Where MATH-3412 counts

Required by 2 programs:

STAT 4-YEAR BA/BSc IN STATISTICS
STAT 4-YEAR BA/BSc IN STATISTICS

Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:

STAT 3-YEAR BA/BSc IN STATISTICS

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Description

This course provides a practical introduction to the formulation and solution of some economics and industrial problems using Operations Research models. It emphasizes model-building and problem-solving using computer packages. Topics covered are chosen from linear programming, transportation, assignment and transshipment problems, network models, integer programming, nonlinear programming, decision making, inventory models, and queuing theory.

Requisite courses

MATH-1201 or MATH-2201 or ECON-3201 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and STAT-3412.

Cross-listed

STAT-3412(3).

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.