Wiki page, MVE166 / MMG631 Linear and integer optimization with applications: Course requirements and examination

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The learning goals and requirements of the course is found in the respective syllabi for Chalmers and GU

The course content is defined by the literature, i.e., the course book and the exercise book, respectively, as indicated in the Lectures plan and the plan of exercises for the Problem solving sessions, and by the assignment tasks. The importance of each moment of the course is defined by the respective emphasis given by the lectures, exercises, and assignment tasks.

In order to pass the course, the student should provide (deadlines are indicated in the respective assignments)

in groups of two–three persons:

written reports of two assignments;

and individually:

a written opposition to Assignment 2;

for each assignment, describe in a few sentences the distribution of the assignment work as well as the collaboration within the group;

a written exam.

Each assignment can give a maximum of one (1) bonus point for the exam, according to the following:

To obtain a bonus point from an assignment, the special requirements indicated for the assignment must be fulfilled and the written report must be of high quality.

The individual reports, describing the distribution of the project work and the cooperation within the group, must also confirm the student's contribution to the quality of the reports.

Bonus points from assignments are valid only for the ordinary exam and the two following re-exams.

The written exam will cover the theoretical material, including problem solving, as defined in the plans for the lectures and problem solving sessions, and the books by Lundgren et al. and Henningsson et al. The emphasis on each of the different subjects is mainly defined by the notes from the lecture series of the theoretical material and from the problem solving sessions.

The list of theorems and definitions that may occur on the written exam is found here.

The written exam will include five (5) questions.

To pass a question requires at least two (2) points out of three (3).

To pass the exam the student must receive at least eight (8) points (not including bonus points) and at least two passed questions.

For higher grades (i.e., 4, 5, or VG) at most two (2) bonus points can be counted towards the grade.

For PhD students taking the course, the requirements for pass is to achieve at least (MSc) grade 4.