ABSTRACT

This book serves as an introductory text in mathematical programming and optimization for students having a mathematical background that includes one semester of linear algebra and a complete calculus sequence. It includes computational examples to aid students develop computational skills.

chapter 3|37 pages

The Primal Simplex Procedure

chapter 5|32 pages

Other Simplex Procedures

chapter 6|39 pages

Network Programming

chapter 7|32 pages

Convex and Concave Functions

chapter 8|21 pages

Optimality Conditions

chapter 10|22 pages

Penalty Function Methods