Course co-ordinator(s): Dr Dominic Breit (Edinburgh), Dr Roberto Briones (Malaysia).
Aims:
Problems in optimisation are the most common applications of mathematics. The main aim of this course is to
present different methods of solving optimisation problems in the three area of linear programming, nonlinear
programming, and classical calculus of variations. In addition to theoretical treatments, there will be some
introduction to numerical methods for optimisation problems.
Detailed Information
Course Description: Link to Official Course Descriptor.
Pre-requisite course(s): F18CD Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis A & F18CF Linear Algebra .
Location: Edinburgh, Malaysia.
Semester: 1.
Assessment Methods: Due to covid, assessment methods for Academic Year 2020-21 may vary from those noted on the official course descriptor. Please see the Computer Science Course Weightings and the Maths Course Weightings for 2020-21 Semester 1 assessment methods.
SCQF Level: 10.
Credits: 15.