MA 521 Introduction to Optimization
Office:
KT 200A, tel. (260) 481-6382
Class
meeting: F
3:00-5:45 PM; Office hours: TBA and by
appointment
Book:
An Introduction to Optimization by E. K. P. Chong and
S, H. Zak – 4th Ed.
Course
description: MA 521 is an introductory course in Optimization. I intend to
review (Chapters 1-5) and cover material from Chapters 6-17 and 20-22 (if time
allows). The topics are unconstrained optimization and numerical methods
with applications to neural networks, linear programming and simplex method,
and nonlinear programming. Different numerical methods and applications
will be discussed. As a tool we shall use the CAS Maple.
Grading:
Homework (60%) will be assigned and graded weekly. There will be a Midterm and
a Final exam, both 20%.
The grading scale is given below:
A 90 -100%;
B 80-89%;
C 70-79%;
D 60-69%
Disabilities Statement: If you have a disability and need assistance,
special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. Contact the
Director of Services for Students with Disabilities (Walb
113B, telephone number 481-6658), as soon as possible to work out the details.
Once the Director has provided you with a letter attesting to your needs for
modification, bring the letter to me. For more information, please visit the
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