401-3900-16L Advanced Topics in Discrete Optimization
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | R. Zenklusen, R. Santiago Torres, V. Traub |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Number of participants limited to 12. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401-3900-00 S | Advanced Topics in Discrete Optimization | 2 hrs |
| R. Zenklusen, R. Santiago Torres, V. Traub |
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, R. Santiago Torres, V. Traub |
| Type | ungraded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| 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 04.01.2021 |
| 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 01.03.2021 |
| End of registration period | Registration only possible until 19.02.2021 |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Bachelor | Seminars | W |  |
| Mathematics Master | Seminars | W | |