MATH 757 (01) - Mathematical Optimization for Applications

Mathematical Optimization

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences::Mathematics&Statistics
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 10 
Term:  Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
CRN:  52857
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 is required prior to taking this course.
Cross Listed With : MATH 857 (01)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 426 or MATH 426H
Equivalent(s):  CS 757
Classes not allowed in section: Freshman, Sophomore
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

Booklist

Book Details
CONVEX OPTIMIZATION 04
by BOYD Recommended
ISBN
978052183378 3
PUBLISHER
CAMB
NONLINEAR PROGRAMMING 3RD 16
by BERTSEKAS Required
ISBN
978188652905 2
PUBLISHER
ATHENA SCI