15.057 | Spring 2003 | Graduate

Systems Optimization

Calendar

LEC # Topics Key Dates
1 Introduction

2 Network Models: Assignment & Transportation

3 Network Models: Shortest Path & Transshipment

4 Introduction to LP Challenge #1 Due
5 Application: Revenue Optimization

6 Production Planning, Workforce Scheduling

7 Conflicting Objectives, Robust Optimization

8 Integer Programming

9 IP Modeling Challenge #2 Due

Review for Exam

Exam 1

Project Team Meetings
10 Case Study: Ford Finished Vehicle Delivery

11 Location Models Challenge #3 Due
12 Non-Linear Programming

13 Application Portfolio Optimization

14 Non-Linear Programming

15 Team Presentations

16 Heuristics I

17 Team Presentations

18 Heuristics II

19 Team Presentations

20 Optimization, Heuristics and Uncertainty

21 Team Presentations Challenge #4 Due

Optional Final Exam

Course Info

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Spring 2003
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