Optimization takes center stage in many scientific, engineering and financial applications. These are typically hard problems, and can often not be solved via a black box approach.
Students will study and implement various algorithms, and present their findings in class. These individual assignments will involve literature search, implementation (in MATLAB), and experiments.
Grading will be largely based on these presentations, and participation in class. There will be a short quiz at towards the end of the term.
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