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  Sep 01, 2025
 
2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin 
  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

MATH 524 - Nonlinear Optimization

Credits: 3

Descent methods, conjugate direction methods, and Quasi-Newton algorithms for unconstrained optimization; globally convergent hybrid algorithm; primal, penalty, and barrier methods for constrained optimization. Computer implementation of algorithms.

Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 344 or 544 or consent of the Undergraduate Director