Introduction to OptimizationCovers the basics of optimization, including historical perspectives, mathematical formulations, and practical applications in decision-making problems.
Linear Algebra: Basic ConceptsCovers basic concepts in linear algebra, such as matrices and systems of linear equations, emphasizing the importance of full-rank matrices.
Basic Solutions and PolyhedraExplores extreme points, vertices, and basic feasible solutions in polyhedra, emphasizing their properties and construction.
The Simplex AlgorithmCovers the Simplex Algorithm, explaining optimality, unbounded costs, and degenerate problems.
Duality: Economic InterpretationExplores duality in linear programming, strong duality, complementary slackness, and the economic interpretation of dual variables as prices.
Two-Stage Stochastic ProgramsExplores Two-Stage Stochastic Programs, problem reformulation, Benders decomposition, extreme points, and sensitivity analysis.