Deterministic Optimization. 3 credits

Catalog description

Survey of deterministic methods for solving real-world decision problems. Covers linear programming model and simplex method of solution, duality, and sensitivity analysis; transportation and assignment problems; shortest path and maximal flow problems; and introduction to integer and nonlinear programming. Emphasizes modeling and problem solving. Notes: Accelerated MS students may not receive credit for both OR/ MATH 441 and OR 531 Offered by Systems Engr & Operations Rsch . Limited to two attempts. Equivalent to MATH 441 .