Optimization and Modeling

Course Description: 

This course is designed for the M.Sc. Degree Programme in Mathematics. The course provides an introduction to optimization methods, optimization theory and modeling. Topics will be selected from constrained and unconstrained optimization, decent methods, Newtontype methods, calculus of variations, linear and non-linear programming, applications to "real life" problems and modeling.

Course Code: 
MMAT5240
Units: 
3
Programme: 
Postgraduates
Postgraduate Programme: 
MSc