401-3900-16L  Advanced Topics in Discrete Optimization

SemesterSpring Semester 2020
LecturersC. Angelidakis, A. A. Kurpisz, R. Zenklusen
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 12.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
401-3900-00 SAdvanced Topics in Discrete Optimization2 hrs
Wed13:15-15:00HG G 26.5 »
C. Angelidakis, A. A. Kurpisz, R. Zenklusen

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AbstractIn 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.
ObjectiveThe 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.
ContentThe 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.
LiteratureThe learning material will be in the form of scientific papers.
Prerequisites / NoticeRequirements: 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 credits4 credits
ExaminersR. Zenklusen, C. Angelidakis, A. A. Kurpisz
Typeungraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

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Restrictions

PlacesLimited number of places. Special selection procedure.
Beginning of registration periodRegistration possible from 06.01.2020
PriorityRegistration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group
Primary target groupComputer 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 listuntil 19.02.2020
End of registration periodRegistration only possible until 12.02.2020

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