matthias beck

professor of mathematics
kumi does math
san francisco state university

MATH 430

Mathematics of Optimization

Fall 2018

Lecture Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-9:50 a.m. TH 211
Prerequisites: MATH 325 with a grade of C or better
Instructor Dr. Matthias Beck
Office Thornton Hall 933
Office hours Mon 11-12, Wed 10-11, Fri 1-2 & by appointment

Course objectives. Mathematics of Optimization introduces linear optimization models, their solution techniques, and interpretation of these solutions. Specifically, students will be able to

Student Learning Outcomes. A skeleton of what you are expected to know & do at the end of the course is as follows:

Textbook. Dimitris Bertsimas & John N. Tsitisklis, Introduction to Linear Optimization, Athena Scientific, 1997.

The math. The way to learn math is through doing math. It is vital and expected that you attend every lecture. You will get a good feel for the math from there, but it is even more crucial that you do the homework. Working in groups is not only allowed but strongly recommended. While I strongly encourage you to work together, the solutions and writing projects you hand in have to be your own. I will assign weekly homework, each will be due the following Tuesday.

Grading system.

Homework 40%
Midterm Exam (22-24 October) 30%
Final Exam (19 December, 8:00-10:15am) 30%

I want to ensure that each of you accomplishes the goals of this course as comfortably and successfully as possible. At any time you feel overwhelmed or lost, please come and talk with me.

Fine print.
SFSU academic calender
BS rule
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
Tutoring
CR/NCR grading
Incomplete grades
Late and retroactive withdrawals
Students with disabilities
Religious holidays

This syllabus is subject to change. All assignments, as well as other announcements on tests, policies, etc., are given in class. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what's going on. I will try to keep this course web page as updated as possible, however, the most recent information will always be given in class. Always ask lots of questions in class; my courses are interactive. You are always encouraged to see me in my office.

department of mathematics
san francisco state university
1600 holloway ave
san francisco, ca 94132

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