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2014-2015 University Catalog

OR 604 - Practical Optimization

Credits: 3 (NR)
Survey of optimization methods for students whose main focus is on application of optimization. Covers modeling, search methods, convexity, linear programming, sensitivity, networks, multiobjective optimization, heuristic methods, integer programming, nonlinear programming and dynamic programming; use of modeling languages and optimization tools, including NEOS.

Prerequisite(s): 6 credits of calculus and graduate standing, or permission of instructor.

Notes: Course cannot be counted toward MSOR degree. Students who have taken OR 541 or 644 cannot receive credit.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0