A broad introduction to the field of optimization, discussing applications, and solution techniques. Mathematical models for real life applications; algorithms: Simplex, Cutting Plane, and Branch & Bound; linear programming duality. [Offered: F,W] Prereq: One of MATH 106/125, 114, 115, 136, 146. Antireq: CO 250/350, 352, 255/355, CM 340
