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MS&E212

Graph and Combinatorial Optimization

Management Science and Engineering ENGR - School of Engineering

Course Description

Optimization problems dealing with graph structure. Topics: introduction to graph theory; combinatorial optimization problems on networks including network flows, matching, and assignment problems; NP-completeness and approximation algorithms; applications in the study of social networks, market design, and bioinformatics. Prerequisites: basic concepts in linear algebra, probability theory, CS 106A or X.

Cross Listed Courses

Grading Basis

ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit

Min

3

Max

3

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

Lecture

Enrollment Optional?

No

Programs

MS&E212 is a completion requirement for: