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Brief Course Description | |
This course has two main components: (a) topics in graph theory, (b) linear programming, network flows in the context of approximation algorithms. We shall spend roughly one half of the semester on each topic. We shall attempt to cover a broad range of commonly faced optimization problems, mostly on graphs, which can be naturally modelled and/or solved using linear programming, network flows, and approximation techniques. In addition to that, students are expected to gain substantial discrete mathematics problem solving skills essential for computer engineers and scientists. The textbook is meant mostly for references. We shall cover many topics not covered in the texts. Appropriate lecture notes shall be given. This course is highly mathematical in nature. One aim is for students to be able to formulate a practical problems mathematically, and find familiar techniques to solve them if possible. |
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Class Syllabus
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Prerequisites: A solid background on
basic algorithms. (A formal course like CSE531 suffices.) Ability to read
and quickly grasp new discrete mathematics concepts and results. Ability
to do rigorous formal proofs.
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Teaching staff and related info | |
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Place and Time: Tuesdays &
Thursdays 08:00 - 09:20, Capen 260..
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Required Textbook: Reinhard
Diestel, Graph Theory, Springer-Verlag, 2nd edition, April
2000, 315pp, ISBN: 0387989765. |
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Recommended Reference books:
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