Operation Research in Life Sciences

Contents: Part A: 1. Operation Research (OR). 2. Linear Programming (LP). 3. Transportation Models. 4. Integer Programming (IP). 5. Assignment Models. 6. Goal Programming. 7. Dynamic Programming (DP). 8. Game Theory. 9. Queueing Model. 10. Markov Process. 11. Simulation. 12. Net Work Analysis. 13. Inventory Control. 14. Non Linear Programming (NLP). 15. Value Analysis. Part-B: Formulation of Linear Programming Problems. Part-C: Computer Based Solutions.

Salient features:
1. Discussion of Fifteen Techniques such as Linear and Non Linear Programming, Transportation Model, Integer, Goal and Dynamic Programming, Assignment, Queueing, Simulation, Inventory Models, Net Work Analysis, Markov process and Value Analysis with Practices in Life Sciences, specifying areas of application, details of softwares to be used and suggested references for each technique discussed in the text
2. More than one Hundred illustrations with solutions taken from Life Sciences and also a separate session for Computer solutions
3. Simple and Lucid language used for quick understanding the concepts written in Self Study Style pattern
4. The only comprehensive self study reference book in the subject for Life Sciences
5. Hand Book for students and faculty in Life Sciences and also for Management professionals
6. Glossary of Operation Research Terms and Selected Bibliography appended