Emphasis is on modeling and problem solving. An examination of optimization models as applied to business problems. Both linear and nonlinear models are considered including dynamic, integer, and goal programming. Applications to management, finance, and marketing are presented. Modern numerical methods and software.
Emphasis is on problem solving through software and assessing the quality of solutions obtained.
Topics include computer arithmetic, linear equations and least squares data fitting, interpolation, nonlinear optimization, and differential equations. The course involves extensive computer use. Directed self-study of special topics of current interest in operations research. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits if the topics are substantially different. Topics of special interest to undergraduates.