Math 407 Sections A and B | Autumn 2016 |
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LINEAR OPTIMIZATION |
Instructor: | James Burke | E-Mail: | jvburke(at)uw(dot)edu | |
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Phone: | 543-6183 | Office Hours: | MW 1:30-2:30pm | |
Office: | C-443 Padelford | & by appointment | ||
Pre-Requisites: | Math 308 | Classroom: | SAV 131 | |
TA: | Abraham Engle | Office: | C-430 Padelford (PDL) | |
E-Mail: | aengle2(dot)uw(dot)edu | Hours: | TH. 3-5pm | |
C-306 PDL, Math Library |
The final topic in the course concerns the optimization of quadratic functions with a focus on linear least-squares problems. Here we consider the great variety of problems that can be modeled withing this framework. Our numerical investigations focus on properties of symmetric matrices and orthogonal projections.
Quizzes: There are 8 fifteen minute quizzes each worth 80 points. The quizzes are given each Friday except Friday October 28, November 11 and 25, and December 9. There will aslo be a quiz on Wednesday, November 9. The quizzes cover the homework of the previous week. The potential content of the quiz will be announced the Wednesday before the quiz. Each quiz will contain two questions. The first question will either be to recite the definition of a vocabulary word or to formulate a problem as an LP. The second question will be computational in nature. The first quiz is manditory for all students enrolled in this class. The grade on the first quiz, as well as the top 4 scores on the remaining quizzes count toward your grade. In total, 5 quiz scores count toward your grade.
Midterms: There is one midterm: Wednesday, October 26. The content of the midterm will be discussed in advance and a sample midterm will be distributed before the exam. The midterm is worth 250 points.
Final Exam: The final exam for 407A is to be given on Monday, December 12, 8:30-10:20am, and that for 407B on Wednesday, December 14, 2:30-4:30pm. Both final exams will be given in SAV 131. The final exam is comprehensive. A sample final exam will be distributed. The final exam is worth 350 points.
Final Grade: The total number of possible points is 1000:
400 quiz points 250 midterm points 350 final exam points 1000 points. |
Holidays: Veterans Day, Friday, November 11: Thanksgiving, Thursday-Friday, November 24-25.
Midterm Date: Wednesday, October 26.
Final Exam: 407A: Monday, December 12, 8:30-10:20am: 407B: Wednesday, December 14, 2:30-4:20pm.