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CO 652Integer Programming

Units
0.50
Level
Graduate
Faculty
Mathematics
Subject
Combinatorics and Optimization

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 1 lecture section. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Formulation of problems as integer linear programs. Solution by branch-and-bound and cutting plane algorithms. Introduction to the theory of valid inequalities and polyhedral combinatorics.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00172630 / 20MW 10:00–11:20

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention CO 652, October 2011 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2015

CS/math graduate-level courses 3 points, 7 comments

“I'm starting a CS master's program in September, and I'm trying to figure out which courses to register in. I asked my supervisor, and the only one he suggested I take is offered in the winter term. …”

u/maaaath: “… If you're already familiar with linear programming/optimization, I recommend any of CO 650, 652, 663, and 671 (afaik, 663 and 650 are the only ones offered in fall). …”

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Fall 2011

Any tips for getting involved in research / generally planning for grad school applications? (C&O) 3 points, 5 comments

“I've been told that you can talk to your professors to see if they, or anyone they know, need a research assistant, and that this can be very helpful when it comes to being accepted into graduate …”

u/JodoYodo: “Heyo I'm a C&O Masters student, I'll chime in a bit on this. I started networking with profs around my 2nd year, not in a really deep sense but just getting to know them. …”

u/JodoYodo: “I'll be honest, I wouldn't count on it unless you've taken a lot of cross-listed grad courses like CO 452/652 or CO 450/650 and done okay in them. If you've just been taking regular undergrad courses and your average is below 80, your chances aren't great. …”

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In 42 terms, Fall 2006 to Winter 2024