ORIE 3120

Practical Tools for Operations Research, Machine Learning and Data Science

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

The practical use of software tools and mathematical methods from operations research, machine learning, statistics and data science. Software tools include structured query language (SQL), geographical information systems (GIS), Excel and Visual Basic programming (VBA), and programming in a scripting language (either R or Python). Operations research methods include inventory management, discrete event simulation, and an introduction to the analysis of queuing systems. Machine learning and statistical methods include multiple linear regression, classification, logistic regression, clustering, time-series forecasting, and the design and analysis of A/B tests. These topics will be presented in the context of business applications from transportation, manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce.

Prerequisites or corequisites: ENGRD 2700.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

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