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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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System concept and its scope
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R1. P. 1-7
R2. P. 1-6
SR1. P.10-30
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2
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Model concept, model types and its elements
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R1. P. 7-24
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3
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Optimization models
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R1. P. 24-36
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4
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Linear programming
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R1. P. 37-92
R2. P. 9-27
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5
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Solving linear programming models
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R1. P. 93-120
R2. P. 29-52
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6
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Introduction to LINDO matrix solver
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LINDO program will be introduced in the course.
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7
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Case studies of linear programming in forestry
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R1. P. 131-268
R2. P. 53-176
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8
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Integer programming
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R1. P. 353-365
R2. P. 203-232
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9
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Extensions of integer programming
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R1. P. 353-365
R2. P. 203-232
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10
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Case studies of integer programming in forestry
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R1. P. 353-365
R2. P. 203-232
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11
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Goal programming
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R1. P. 309-352
R2. P. 179-201
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12
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Case studies of goal programming in forestry
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R1. P. 309-352
R2. P. 179-201
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13
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Dynamic programming
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R2. P. 259-287
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14
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Case studies of dynamic programming in forestry
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R2. P. 259-287
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Prerequisites
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No
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Prof. Dr. Sedat KELEŞ
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1. Başkent, E.Z. (2004). Yöneylem araştırması, modelleme ve doğal kaynak uygulamaları. KTÜ Orman Fakültesi Yayın No: 36, 480 s.
R2. Buongiorno, J., & Gilless, J. (2003). Decision methods for forest resource management. Academic Pres, USA, 439 s.
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Supplementary Book
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SR1. Bettinger, P., et al. (2009). Forest management and planning, Academic Pres, USA, 331s.
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Goals
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To give information about optimization techniques used in forestry.
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Content
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Firstly, system and model/modeling concepts will be introduced in this
course. Then; linear, integer, goal and dynamic programming techniques
being applied in forestry will be explained in conjunction with forestry
applications.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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Must learn the methods of both improving the basic sciences and engineering knowledge and obtaining new knowledges at a level of expertise
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2
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Must be able to design, develop, and apply methods and experiments at advanced level to solve forestry problems, and analyses and interpret their results
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5
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3
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Must be able to provide solutions for the country?s forestry and environmental problems by considering global, public and ecosystem conditions
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4
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4
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Must be able to setup interdisciplinary approach to reach an advanced solution for forestry problems
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5
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5
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Must be able to act in an advanced level of professional ethics and responsibility during the identification and resolution of problems encountered in forestry
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-
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6
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Must be able to do the task in a single or multi-disciplinary working groups, and be able to show effective communication
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-
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7
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Must have the ability to effective use of both information technologies and a foreign language at an advanced level
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4
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8
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Must be able to describe, foresee and solve the current problems in the fields of forestry and other related problems at advanced level brought by current global developments
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9
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Must be able to use the tools and techniques required for forestry applications at an advanced level
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5
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10
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Must be able to think, interpret, analyse and synthesize forestry practices at an advanced level by using a three dimensional perspective
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5
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11
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Must be able to research and survey any kinds of natural resources and event, and write advanced reliable reports by using the achieved findings
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-
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12
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Must be able to understand the necessity of life-long learning at an advanced level, and to be able to use the methods that keeps obtained knowledge up date
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