RODES 2.0: Educational Softwre for Linear Programming Learning

Wanderley Alencar, Bruno Rocha, Emilia Nogueira, Rodrigo Fernandes, Fabrizzio Soares
January 2012
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Abstract

This paper presents an educational free and multiplatform software, designed for collaborating in teaching Operation Research course, commonly tougth in undergraduate programs in Brazilian universities. RHODES 2.0 aid teaching Simplex Method, providing functionality to problem algebric formulation, graphic presentation in 2D/3D and Simplex tableaus, setting up database options with example problems, among others. Evaluations performed by the authors shows its usefulness as an helpful tool for improving the teaching-learning process inside or outside of classroom.

Type
Conference paper
Publication
In Brazilian Congress of Informatics in Education (SBIE/CBIE)

Text in Portuguese, Original Title: RHODES 2.0: Software Educacional para o Ensino de Programacao Linear.

Fabrizzio Soares
Fabrizzio Soares
Associate Professor and CS Chair

Fabrizzio Soares is a professor of Computer Science, Information Systems and Software Engineering at INF/UFG. His research interests include Computer Vision, Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning and Programming topics. He is the leader of the Pixellab group, which develops solutions for accesibilty, Precision Agriculture, and Interactive Systems.

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