IEOR 3608 Introduction to mathematical programming

Class: Tuesday & Thursday, 11-12:15, 833 Mudd

Office hours: Thursday, 10-11, 308 Mudd

Recitations:

Thursday 7-8 pm, 825 Mudd (Cecilia)

Friday 3-4 pm 627 Mudd (Chun)

TA's

Chun Ye, cy2214@columbia.edu, office hours Fri 2-3 pm, Mudd 164

Cecilia Zenteno acz2103@columbia.edu, office hours Mon 2-3pm, Mudd 164

Graders

Gregory Schwartz gps2112@columbia.edu

George Angelis ga2311@columbia.edu

Course description

This course is an introduction to mathematical programming models and computational techniques. We will cover the following areas: linear programming and the simplex method, dynamic programming, implicit enumeration for integer programs; production planning applications.

Prerequisites: Linear Algebra

Corequisites: Data Structures

Grade

The final grade consists of the following components: weekly homework assignments 20%, first midterm 20%, second midterm 20%, final exam 40%. Late HW policy: -10% of the grade for each late day

Book

Wayne Winston, Munirpallam Venkataramanan, Introduction to Mathematical Programming, 4th edition required

IEOR Junior Colloquium

As part of the class, the department will host a special series of mandatory evening programs.

October 4, 6:30-9 pm

October 25, 6:30-9 pm

November 29, 6:30-9 pm

These will be held in Carleton Cafeteria. and Attendance will be taken.