Operations Research in Life Sciences

1.Discussion of Fifteen Techniques such as Linear and Non Linear Programming, Transportation Model, Integer, Goal and Dynamic Programming, Assignment, Queuing, 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 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. Queuing 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 About the Author Dr. N . Ravindranathan, obtained PhD in Management Science from CUSAT Kochi, retired as a Senior Faculty engaged in Teaching, Research and Extension Areas of Kerala Agricultural University and Resource Person in Operation Research in Universities. More than 30 years experience in practicing Operation Research in Ordnance Factories (Ministry of Defense), Organized Sector Industries and also in Life Sciences sectors.