A Matlab Tool for Solving Linear Goal Programming Problems

This work describes a MATLAB tool developed in the context of a didactic application toolbox that implements some advanced optimization and decision support methodologies, intended for use by undergraduate students. The particular module addressed in this paper solves linear goal programming problems, not only analytically, but also graphically if the number of decision variables is less than three. Although this toolbox was designed to support students in the study of a specific course unit in this area, once appropriately tested it can be made available to other students through the creation of a web version.