Spring 2017 MATH 170 001 LEC
Mathematical Methods for Optimization
Schedule:
| Section | Days/Times | Location | Instructor | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 LEC | TuTh 9:30AM - 10:59AM | Cory 241 | Bernd Sturmfels | 32228 |
| Units | Enrollment Status |
|---|---|
| 4 | Open |
Additional Information:
Prerequisites: 53 and 54
Description: Linear programming and a selection of topics from among the following: matrix games, integer programming, semidefinite programming, nonlinear programming, convex analysis and geometry, polyhedral geometry, the calculus of variations, and control theory.
Office: 925 Evans
Office Hours: Mondays 3-4:30pm; alternatively: before or after the lecture.
Required Text: Introduction to Linear Optimization by Dimitris Bertsimas and John N. Tsitsiklis, Athena Scientific 1997.
Recommended Reading:
Grading: Homework 35%, Midterm 30%, Term Paper 35%.
Homework:
Course Webpage: https://math.berkeley.edu/~bernd/math170.html
