<p>Lecture, three hours. Introduction to basic optimization theory, recognition of solutions, and geometry of optimization. Some convex analysis, separation hyperplane, and duality theory. Basic optimization algorithms and their rates of convergence. S/U or letter grading.</p>

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Optimization and Calculus of Variations: Basic Optimization Theory

MATH 273A

4 units