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Rensselaer Catalog 2008-2009 [Archived Catalog]

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DSES 6840 - Modeling Large-Scale Systems


Applications of operations research and systems analysis techniques to mathematical modeling of complex systems, especially large-scale public systems. Discussion of model-building approaches, emphasizing the role of creativity, rationality, and mathematics. Introduction of important quantitative techniques (e.g., geometrical probability, optimization theory, and stochastic processes) and their application to modeling emergency service systems, spatial distribution of public service facilities, congestion, land-use patterns, transportation systems, demographics, and energy.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: DSES 4770 (MATP 4700) and ECSE 4500 or equivalent; DSES 6830 (ECSE 6830) desirable.

When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.



Cross Listed: Cross-listed as ECSE 6840. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ECSE 6840.

Credit Hours: 3



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