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Rensselaer Catalog 2024-2025 [Archived Catalog]

MATP 6620 - Integer and Combinatorial Optimization

Exact and heuristic methods for solving discrete problems, including the traveling salesman problem, the knapsack problem, packing and covering problems. Algorithm complexity and NP-completeness, cutting plane methods and polyhedral theory, branch and bound, Lagrangian duality, liftings, metaheuristics.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MATH 2010  and MATP 4700  or equivalent or permission of instructor.

When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.

Cross Listed: ISYE 6760 . Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ISYE 6760 .

Credit Hours: 4