JAMES B. ORLIN

15.053 Optimization Methods in Management Science 

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Prereq: None
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Units: 4-0-8 
 
Introduces students to the theory, algorithms, and applications of optimization. The optimization methodologies include linear programming, network optimization, integer programming, and decision trees. Applications to logistics, manufacturing, transportation, marketing, project management, and finance. 
J. B. Orlin

15.058 Optimization Methods in Operations Research 

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Prereq: 18.06 or permission of instructor 
Units: 4-0-8 
 
Provides an introduction to optimization, building upon the fundamentals of linear algebra. Covers optimization methodologies, including linear programming, network optimization, integer programming, decision trees, and dynamic programming. Applications to logistics, manufacturing, transportation, marketing, project management, and finance. 
J. B.  Orlin

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