401-3900-16L Advanced Topics in Discrete Optimization
Semester | Spring Semester 2020 |
Lecturers | C. Angelidakis, A. A. Kurpisz, R. Zenklusen |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Comment | Number of participants limited to 12. |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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401-3900-00 S | Advanced Topics in Discrete Optimization | 2 hrs |
| C. Angelidakis, A. A. Kurpisz, R. Zenklusen |
Catalogue data
Abstract | In this seminar we will discuss selected topics in discrete optimization. The main focus is on mostly recent research papers in the field of Combinatorial Optimization. |
Objective | The goal of the seminar is twofold. First, we aim at improving students' presentation and communication skills. In particular, students are to present a research paper to their peers and the instructors in a clear and understandable way. Second, students learn a selection of recent cutting-edge approaches in the field of Combinatorial Optimization by attending the other students' talks. A very active participation in the seminar helps students to build up the necessary skills for parsing and digesting advanced technical texts on a significantly higher complexity level than usual textbooks. A key goal is that students prepare their presentations in a concise and accessible way to make sure that other participants get a clear idea of the presented results and techniques. Students intending to do a project in optimization are strongly encouraged to participate. |
Content | The selected topics will cover various classical and modern results in Combinatorial Optimization. Contrary to prior years, a very significant component of the seminar will be interactive discussions where active participation of the students is required. |
Literature | The learning material will be in the form of scientific papers. |
Prerequisites / Notice | Requirements: We expect students to have a thorough understanding of topics covered in the course "Mathematical Optimization". |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 4 credits |
Examiners | R. Zenklusen, C. Angelidakis, A. A. Kurpisz |
Type | ungraded semester performance |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
Main link | Course Website |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
Places | Limited number of places. Special selection procedure. |
Beginning of registration period | Registration possible from 06.01.2020 |
Priority | Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group |
Primary target group | Computer Science BSc (252000)
Computer Science MSc (263000) Computer Science (Mobility) (274000) Mathematics BSc (404000) starting semester 05 Mathematics MSc (437000) Applied Mathematics MSc (437100) Mathematics (Mobility) (448000) |
Waiting list | until 19.02.2020 |
End of registration period | Registration only possible until 12.02.2020 |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Mathematics Bachelor | Seminars | W | |
Mathematics Master | Seminars | W |