About this course: Tired of solving Sudokus by hand? This class teaches you how to solve complex search problems with discrete optimization concepts and algorithms, including constraint programming, local search, and mixed-integer programming. Optimization technology is ubiquitous in our society. It schedules planes and their crews, coordinates the production of steel, and organizes the transportation of iron ore from the mines to the ports. Optimization clears the day-ahead and real-time markets to deliver electricity to millions of people. It organizes kidney exchanges and cancer treatments and helps scientists understand the fundamental fabric of life, control complex chemical reactions, and design drugs that may benefit billions of individuals. This class is an introduction to discrete optimization and exposes students to some of the most fundamental concepts and algorithms in the field. It covers constraint programming, local search, and mixed-integer programming from their foundations to their applications for complex practical problems in areas such as scheduling, vehicle routing, supply-chain optimization, and resource allocation.
Who is this class for: Good programming skills, knowledge of fundamental algorithms, and linear algebra.
Taught by: Professor Pascal Van Hentenryck
Taught by: Dr. Carleton Coffrin, Adjunct Lecturer
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| Level | Intermediate |
| Commitment | 8 weeks of study, 10-15 hours per week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Great course, with interactive teaching style and fun to learn.
Awesome course, learned a lot for solving NP hard problem. It could be hard for people without basic algorithm and data structure background.
One of the most challenging and interesting sources among all that I've passed so far. The lector has it's own hilarious style of teaching. All the material is carefully created and well structured. Every time that you pass the programming assignment, you feel that it's a real achievement.
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Great course, the teacher is very clear and often goes into sufficient depth for the student to understand concepts.
Assignments are challenging and help understanding course content.