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This entry is from Winter semester 2022/23 and might be obsolete. No current equivalent could be found.
Linear Optimization
(dt. Lineare Optimierung)
Level, degree of commitment | Advanced module, compulsory elective module |
Forms of teaching and learning, workload |
Lecture (4 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS), 270 hours (90 h attendance, 180 h private study) |
Credit points, formal requirements |
9 CP Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises. Examination type: Written or oral examination |
Language, Grading |
German,The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Business Mathematics. |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, each winter semester |
Person in charge of the module's outline | Prof. Dr. Thomas Surowiec |
Contents
Basics of convex geometry and duality theory, numerical methods such as simplex methods, dual simplex methods or inner-point methods. Statements on the complexity of the procedures.
Qualification Goals
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The students shall
- learn the structural basics of linear optimization problems in order to understand the basic operation of the methods,
- recognize the importance of central concepts, for example from duality theory, for the discussion of optimization problems,
- learn to select problem-adapted procedures,
- acquire the basic knowledge for advanced modules on general optimization problems,
- practice mathematical working methods (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of the ability to abstract, proof techniques),
- improve their oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.
Prerequisites
None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Linear Algebra I or Basic Linear Algebra, either Analysis I or Basic Real Analysis.
Applicability
Module imported from B.Sc. Business Mathematics.
It can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)
- B.Sc. Data Science
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Business Informatics
- B.Sc. Business Mathematics
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Business Mathematics
- LAaG Mathematics
- BA Minor Mathematics
When studying B.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Compulsory Elective Modules in Mathematics.
The module is assigned to Applied Mathematics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.
Recommended Reading
- Nocedal, J., Wright, S.: Numerical Optimization, Springer, 1999;
- Borgwardt, K.K.: Optimierung, Operations Research und Spieltheorie, Birkhäuser, Basel, 2001.
Please note:
This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2022/23. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:
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- Summer 2018
- Winter 2018/19
- Winter 2019/20
- Winter 2020/21
- Summer 2021
- Winter 2021/22
- Winter 2022/23
- Winter 2023/24 (no corresponding element)
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