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751-0401-00L 3 Credits BSC D-USYS

Optimization of Agricultural Production Systems

Optimierung landwirtschaftlicher Produktionssysteme

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Robert Huber
VVZ CR 3.4

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:19

Abstract

Introduction in to optimization of agricultural production systems with linear and non-linear programming models.

Objective

Students will be able to a) solve linear and non-linear optimization problems in the context of agricultural production; b) properly interpret the results; and c) critically discuss the economic implications.

Content

The course is an application of Operations Research (OR). First, the theory and application of linear programming (LP) is presented. Students will learn the underlying principles (Optimization, Duality, Simplex) and solve exercises in the context of agricultural production. In the second part of the course, the foundation of non-linear programming (NLP) is introduced (Lagrange, Kuhn-Tucker) and illustrated with various examples.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handed out during lecture

Literature

Kaiser, H. M., and K. D. Messer. Mathematical programming for agricultural, environmental and resource economics. John Wiley and Sons, Inc, 2011.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Zwischenprüfung (90 min)Endprüfung (90 min)

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Optimierung landwirtschaftlicher Produktionssysteme No time listed 2 h weekly

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