MS&E 311 Optimization Winter 2007-2008

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• Class Times and Locations
  • Class Room: Gates B12
  • Lectures Time: MW 9:30 to 10:45.
  • Extra Session (Discussion, Make-Up Lectures): Fridays 9:30-10:45 in Gates B12

• Prerequisites : Math 113, 115 (or equivalent).

• Required Text: None. Class notes will be distributed via the course website.

• Highly Recommended Text: David Luenberger, Linear and Nonlinear Programming. See also Handouts for supplemental text.

Course Staff

• Professor: Yinyu Ye
  • Office: Terman 316
  • Office hours: Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., or by appointment
  • Email: yinyu-ye@stanford.edu
  • Phone: 723-7262
• Course Assistant: Queenie Lee
  • Office: Terman 332
  • Office hours: Thursday 5-7pm in Terman 332 (temp location), Online "office" hours: Monday to Wednesday 7-9pm
  • Email: Queenie.Wing-Zheng.Lee@stanford.edu
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• Staff Support: Roz Morf
  • Office: Terman 405
  • Email: rozm@stanford.edu
  • Phone: 723-4173

Grading and Exams

• Homework Exercises: About 4 assignments (will be graded) 30%
• Midterm Examination: February 15-18 (take-home, timing can be flexible on special request) 30%
• Final Examination: March 14-17 (take-home, timing can be flexible on special request) 40%