ENG M 540 - Introduction to Optimization Models and Algorithms

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Engineering

An introduction to optimization methods in solving engineering management problems. Both modeling techniques and algorithms will be covered. Topics include linear programming, formulation and modeling techniques, the simplex method, sensitivity analysis, duality, transportation and network problems, algorithmic and heuristic methods, integer programming, and/or non-linear programming. Credit cannot be obtained in both ENG M 540 and ENG M 640.