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COURSE PRO FORMA

IMPORTANT:
Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *. Changes
to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.

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 Re- None
quirement(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 pro-
gramming 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 con-
cept 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 exam-
ples 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 Per- Marks for continuous assessment will be given before the final exam. Grades will
formance 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.

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