CS 757 (01) - Mathematical Optimization for Applications

Mathematical Optimization

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences::Computer Science
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 
Term:  Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
CRN:  52381
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
This course introduces the foundations of mathematical optimization and reinforces them via applications. The content includes convex optimization, first and second-order methods, constrained problems, duality, linear and quadratic programming, as well as discrete and non-convex optimization. Applications will focus on machine learning methods but also include problems from engineering and operations research. Programming proficiency in MATLAB, R, Java, C, Python, or equivalent required.
Section Comments: This course will meet in PARS N104 instead of KING N113 during the week of 1/20/2025-1/24/2025.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Cross Listed With : CS 857 (01)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 426
Equivalent(s):  MATH 757
Instructors:  Marek Petrik

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/21/2025 5/5/2025 MWF 10:10am - 11:00am KING N113
Final Exam5/13/2025 5/13/2025 T 10:30am - 12:30pm KING N113