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. |
| 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. |
| Learning 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". |