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COURSE PRO FORMA
Academy/Faculty/Institute/Centre Faculty of Engineering
Department Department of Civil Engineering
Programme Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)/ Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)
Course Code* KAEA4364
Course Title* Quantitative Techniques in Construction Management
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)
Student Learning Time (SLT)* 81 hours
Credit* 2
Course Learning Outcomes* On completion of the course, students are able to:
1. Apply the simulation method and the Monte Carlo simulation technique
to solve engineering problems.
2. Use the computer for carrying out simulation work with the Visual
Basic programming language
3. Apply the principles of the stock control system, bidding theory and
decision theory.
4. Apply the the Linear programming methods especially to
transportation and assignment problems
5. Apply the Dynamic programming method to solve engineering
problems.
Transferable Skills Analytical, data management and problem solving skills
Synopsis of Course Contents Introduction to system approach to problem-solving using both the
stochastic and deterministic techniques. The simulation method, Monte
Carlo simulation technique, dynamic and static models, using computer
for simulation with the Visual Basic programming language. Stock control
system and bidding theory. Decision theory – maximin, minimax, Bayes’
concept, decision tree, utility concept and expected value.
Linear programming – the transportation problem and assignment
problem. Network analysis – graph theory, minimum cost route and
network capacity problem. Dynamic programming – optimality term and
principal, problem examples and pipe network solution. Worked examples
in civil engineering.
Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, Lectures, tutorials.
workshop, discussion, etc)
Assessment Weightage* Examination : 70%
continuous Assessment : 30%
Methodologies for Feedback on Marks for continuous assessment will be given before the final exam.
Performance Grades will be given for the final examination
Criteria in Summative Assessment Refer to University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules 2013 and
University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Regulations 2013.
UM-PT01-PK03-BR003(BI)-S04 .
