310503 (v.2) Numerical Optimisation 301
| Area: | Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
8127 (v.6)
Advanced Calculus 201
or any previous version
OR 8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version |
| Syllabus: | Optimisation models. One-dimensional search techniques. Unconstrained optimisation techniques for functions with several variables, including search methods using function values only, steepest descent method, Newton's method; quasi-Newton's methods, conjugate gradient methods, accurate and inaccurate line searches, convergence and rate of convergence. Constrained optimisation techniques, including Lagrangian multipliers, Kuhn-Tucker optimality conditions, penalty function methods, quadratic programming techniques, sequential quadratic programming technique. Dynamic programming. Branch and bound methods. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 010101 Mathematics |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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