Ma 372: Topics in Optimization
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A study of deterministic methods employed in operations research. Topics include specific cases of linear programming problems as well as integer and nonlinear programming. 3 Credits.
Spring 2025 Course Information
- Instructor: Melissa Gardenghi
- Course Syllabus
Recommended Homework:
Textbook Website: www.mhhe.com/hillier11e
Be sure you've practiced implementing all algorithms (even if you think you totally understand it).
- 9.1-3, 9.1-6, 9.2-4, 9.3-2, 9.3-6, 9.4-1, 9.4-4, 9.4-6 (also see Ch 9 Initial BFS Supplement)
Tentative Schedule:
See Canvas for additional details/updates.
- Chapter 21: Jan 15 - 17
- Chapter 9: Jan 17 - 24
- Chapter 10: Jan 27 - Feb 10
- Chapter 12: Feb 12 - March 3
- Chapters 13: March 5 - April 2
- Chapter 20/Simulation: March 31 - April 16
- Multicriteria and Additional Topics: April 18 - May 2
Assignments/Case Studies:
- Ch 10 Case Studies
- Ch 12 Case Studies
- Ch 13 Case Studies (you may also need Ch 3 Case Studies)
- Ch 20 Case Studies (you may also need Queueing Simulator, see pg 736 for simulator notation definitions)
- Chapter 21
These case studies give students the opportunity to develop the following professional competencies:
