Mathematics 524

Nonlinear Optimization

LC 401A, Tues-Thurs. 11:00p.m. - 12:15p.m


Homework:
#1 #2 #3

Tests:

Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Final
Instructor:
Ralph Howard
  • Office: LC 304
  • Phone: 777-2913
  • E-mail: howard@math.sc.edu
  • Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m
Text:
The Mathematics of Nonlinear Programming by Peressini, Sullivan, and Uhl.
Computer Accounts:
Some of the homework will require computer programming and you will receive accounts for the term on the mathematics department machines.
Grading:
There will be three midterms of 100 points each. The homework will count for 100 points. The Final will count for 200 points. This gives a total of 600 points and your grade will be based on the total out of the 600. In summary:
Three midterms @ 100 points each 300 points
Total for homework 100 points
Final 200 points
Total 600 points
The dates of the tests will be:
Test 1 Thursday, September 18
Test 2 Thursday, October 23
Test 3 Tuesday, November 25
Final Thursday, December 11, 9:00p.m.
There will be not make up exams or quizzes:
If you miss a test, then your score on that exam is 75% of the average of your other test scores including the final. Likewise I will not take late homework.
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