Alternative interior point methods are described and the computational complexity of various algorithms is analyzed. An introduction to network problems in operations research, computer science, electrical engineering, and systems engineering. Solution techniques for various classes of such problems are developed. The complexity of each problem class is also analyzed. Nonlinear optimization theory and techniques applicable to problems in engineering, economics, operations research, and management science.
Emphasis is on applications in practice as well as analytical models.
A unified approach to queueing organized by type of model. Extensive use of computational software. An analysis of production and inventory systems. The use of mathematical modeling for solutions of production planning and inventory control problems is introduced. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits if the topics are substantially different.