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Non-Linear Optimization

Course Name: 
Non-Linear Optimization
Course Code: 
MATH 2431
Course Credits: 
3
Level: 
II
Prerequisites: 
(MATH 1141 & MATH 1142) or (M10A & M10B)
Course Description: 

In this course students will be introduced to different forms of optimization problems and the various approaches that are available to solve such problems. The course will conclude with defining and solving non-linear programming problems. The course contains numerous definitions, theorems, lemmas and proofs. Examples will be interspersed throughout.

Content: 
Optimization of functions of several variables; Non-linear programming problems
Assessment: 
The course assessment will have a course-work component consisting of a mid semester exam worth 20% and two take home graded assignments (problem papers) worth 5% each; and a final theory exam worth 70%.
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