FOR-263 Operations research in forest resources management (5 cr)
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- Period IV, even years.
- Preceding studies: Introductory course in Operations Research (ME-240) or equivalent.
Objective
After completing the course the students are able to model and solve complicated (e.g. multi-objective and/or spatial, dynamic, discrete/continuous) forest resources management or logistics problems using operations research tools.
Content
Linear programming and its extensions (MIP, GP, CP) and heuristic optimization applied to solve multi-objective, dynamic, spatial, discrete/continuous resource management and logistics/transportation problems. Chosen advanced topics such as Markov chains, decision making under uncertainty and value of information are covered.
Study material and literature
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- Kangas, A., Kangas, J. & Kurttila, M. 2008. Decision support for forest management. Managing forest ecosystems, vol 16. Springer. 223 p. Chapters 4-6. (new edition Kangas, A., Kurttila, M, Hujala T, Eyvindson K &Kangas, J. 2015. Decision support for forest management. Managing forest ecosystems, Springer. Chapters 5-8.
- Dykstra, D.P. 1984. Mathematical Programming for Natural Resource Management. New York
- Wayne L. Winston. 2003. Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms.
- Other material assigned to the course.
Completion
Participation in teaching. The course can be completed entirely by distance learning.
Evaluation
Scale 0-5 based on final exam and on-course assignments.
Responsible person
University lecturer Veli-Pekka Kivinen.
Other information
Teaching in English.
Link to registration
https://sisu.helsinki.fi/student/courseunit/otm-86bb7653-4391-4076-ba11-af6596a04537/brochure