Linear Programming
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters Autumn
- Course code
- INF270
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
The course contains solution methods for linear optimization models. Topics that are covered include the simplex method and the interior point methods for linear programming, network algorithms, duality theory and sensitivity analysis.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
The candidate
- can explain what a linear optimization problem is and how it can be solved.
- can explain the mathematical theory behind the solution methods.
- can analyze solutions to a linear optimization problem.
Full-time/Part-time
Full-time
ECTS Credits
10
Level of Study
Bachelor / Master / PhD
Semester of Instruction
Autumn
Required Previous Knowledge
For incoming exchange students: At least 60 ECTS in Computer Science and at least 10 ECTS in mathematics
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
I172: 10 SP
Access to the Course
Access to the course requires admission to a programme of study at The Faculty of Science and Technology
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, 4 hours per week
Group exercises, two hours per week
Group exercises, two hours per week
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Exercises.
Compulsory assignments are valid two semesters, the semester of the approval and the following semester.
Forms of Assessment
3 hours written exam on campus.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Assessment Semester
Examination both spring semester and autumn semester. In semesters without teaching the examination will be arranged at the beginning of the semester.
Reading List
The reading list will be available within July 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester
Course Evaluation
The course will be evaluated by the students in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the department.
Examination Support Material
- Calculator and any edition of the textbook R.J. Vanderbei: Linear Programming - Foundations and extensions. Printouts of the book are allowed.
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the study programme and courses.
Course Coordinator
Course coordinator and administrative contact person can be found on Mitt UiB, or contact studieveileder@ii.uib.no
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Science and Technology represented by the Department of Informatics is the course administrator for the course and study programme.