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Apply specific problem solving techniques to answer specific forest management planning questions. Evaluate a given forest management planning problem and select the proper modelling and solution techniques. Formulate a forest planning problem based on information provided, evaluate the problem, select and apply the proper modelling and solution techniques, and formulate the model solution in terms of the original problem.
Indicative Module Content:decision-making techniques, focusing on operational research methodologies that are widely used in forestry applications. These include, linear, mixed integer and goal programming, dynamic programming, network analysis techniques, equipment replacement appraisals, break-even analysis and project planning and evaluation techniques.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Tutorial | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 75 |
Total | 111 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Exam (Open Book): This end of trimester exam will constitute 40% of the total marks. The exam consist of a series of questions and exercises. |
Week 14 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
No |
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment 1: Problem Formulation. Objective: Understanding forest planning problems and translating them mathematically. |
Week 4 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment 2: Linear Programming Objective: Formulate, design and develop a LP model |
Week 8 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment 3. Network Analysis Objective: To build a network and assess the critical path of a planning problem |
Week 10 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
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