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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Mathematics and Natural Science
Revision: 3
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Course syllabus
Applied Optimization
Applied Optimization
7.5 credits (7,5 högskolepoäng)
Course code: MA2512
Main field of study: Mathematics
Disciplinary domain: Natural sciences
Education level: Second-cycle
Specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language of instruction: Teaching is normally given in Swedish, but teaching in English may occur
Applies from: 2016-04-06
Approved: 2016-04-06
1. Descision
This course is established by School of Engineering, Department of Mathematics and Science 2012-11-28. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Mathematics and Natural Science 2016-04-06 and applies from 2016-04-06.
2. Entry requirements
Passed courses in Calculus 12 credits , Multivariabel Calculus 6 credits and Linear Algebra 6 credits.
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
The objective of the course is that the student will get knowledge about linear programming optimization problems, to find solutions to linear programs, and to give various application examples in technology.
3.2 Content
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
5. Learning activities
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 1610 | Written examination | 4.5 credits | AF |
| 1620 | Assignment | 3.0 credits | GU |
The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Fail, supplementation required, F Fail.
The information before a course occasion states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.
9. Course literature and other materials of instruction
Lundgren, J. m fl. (2010) Optimization. Edition 1. Studentlitteratur. ISBN: 9789144053080.
Supplementary material will be provided by the department.
This is not a legal document. If you would like a copy of the legal decision regarding this course plan, contact the registrar at Blekinge Institute of Technology.