Postgraduate Course: Global and Derivative-Free Optimization (MATH11091)
Course Outline
School |
School of Mathematics |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
5 |
Home subject area |
Mathematics |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
Approximating derivatives by finite differences in derivative-based methods. Derivative-free local optimization: direct-search algorithms, trust-region derivative-free methods. Global optimization: interval methods, Lipschitz methods, multistart local search, interpolation-based methods; extensions to problems with (bound) constraints. Discussion of available software. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Weeks |
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No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Understanding the main available techniques for solving global optimization problems when derivatives may be unavailable or computationally expensive. Ability to address the solution of a wide class of optimization applications you may encounter. |
Assessment Information
Continuous Assessment 100% |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Study Abroad |
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Keywords |
GDO |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Julian Hall
Tel: (0131 6)50 5075
Email: J.A.J.Hall@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Frances Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 4883
Email: f.c.reid@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2011 6:27 am
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