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6121 (v.5) Advanced Optimisation Techniques 501
Area: | Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 3 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Linear programming - duality, the dual simplex algorithm, the revised simplex algorithm, decomposition techniques for large scale LPs. Integer programming - applications, techniques of cutting planes, implicit enumeration, and Branch and Bound. Non-linear programming - introduction to basic theory. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit the student will have gained an understanding of the theory and application of various algorithms to solve a linear programming problems and a good understanding of the methods to solve combinatorial optimization problems. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Calvert J.E. and Voxman W.L., 1989, 'Linear Programming', Harcourt Brace Javanovich. Chvatal, V., 1993, 'Linear Programming', Freeman. Garfinkel R.S. and Nemhauser G.L., 1972, 'Integer Programming', Wiley. Hiller F.S. and Lieberman G.T., 1990, 'Introduction to Operations Research', 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill. Murty K.G., 1976, 'Linear and Combinatorial Programming', John Wiley & Sons, New York. Papadimitriou C.H. and Steiglitz K., 1982, 'Combinatorial Optimisation. Algorithms and Complexity', Prentice-Hall. Winston W.L., 1994, 'Operations Research - Applications and Algorithms', Duxbury Press, Wadsworth. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed text. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (two) 40%. Final Examination 60%. |
Field of Education: | 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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