Study programme 2018-2019Français
Multi-Criteria Decision Making
Programme component of Master's Degree in Mathematics à la Faculty of Science
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-M1-SCMATH-022-MOptional UEFORTEMPS PhilippeF151 - Mathématique et Recherche opérationnelle
  • FORTEMPS Philippe

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français241200044.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
I-MANA-013Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis2412000Q2100.00%
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Have integrated and elaborate mathematical knowledge.
    • Mobilise the Bachelor's course in mathematics to address complex issues and have profound mathematical expertise to complement the knowledge developed in the Bachelor's course.
  • Apply innovative methods to solve an unprecedented problem in mathematics or within its applications.
    • Appropriately make use of computer tools, as required by developing a small programme.
  • Adapt to different contexts.
    • Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understand and explain the main concepts and methods of decision support, as well as to apply the methodologies studied in practical applications, with the help of software tools.(For details, see the AA contents)

Content of UE

multiple criteria decision aiding (multi-criteria problems, discussion of the weighted sum, additive value functions, outranking methods, decision under uncertainty and risk); introduction to deliberative process; introduction to game theory,  treatment of uncertainty (introduction to fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic).

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The poll method and the weights are identical to those used in the first session.

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
I-MANA-013
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
  • Exercices dirigés
  • Utilisation de logiciels
  • Démonstrations
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Travaux de laboratoire
  • Etudes de cas

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
I-MANA-013
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AARequired Reading
I-MANA-013

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
I-MANA-013Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AARecommended Reading
I-MANA-013

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
I-MANA-013Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
I-MANA-013Ph. Vincke, 1989, L'aide multicritère à la décision, Editions de l'Université de Bruxelles et Editions Ellipses. English version: Multicriteria Decision-Aid, Wiley, 1992
M. Ehrgott, 2005, Multicriteria Optimization, Springer

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
I-MANA-013Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 02/05/2019
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