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SF2867 Decision Support Methods - Project Course 7.5 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus SF2867 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Se above under aim.

Intended learning outcomes

The aim is to get the students to apply their knowledge of decision support models on a real world problem. This problem will come from the industry or administration and be of strategic or tactical importance.

After the course the student shall have aquired a deepened knowledge of the for the project relevant decision support models and improved the ability to work in a project, collect and evaluate information, address problems in a sound and pragmatic way, write concise and informative reports, and orally present problems and results.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

SF2862 Stochastic decision support models.
SF2812 Applied linear optimization.
DD1321 Applied Programming and Computer Science.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Assigned at start of course.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Oral presentations and written reports of exercises during the course. Final written report and presentation.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Mathematics

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Supplementary information

Not given 08/09.