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ECE 602Introduction to Optimization

Units
0.50
Level
Graduate
Faculty
Engineering
Subject
Electrical and Computer Engineering

When it runs

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

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 1 lecture section. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Fundamental optimization techniques. Modelling. Shortest path. Network flow. Matching. Set packing, covering partitioning. Branch and bound. Cutting Planes, Dynamic programming. Search Heuristics. (Students will gain valuable background in optimization techniques that are applicable to a wide range of engineering problems. They will also gain experience using a state of the art optimizer, in solving an optimization problem of their own choice using techniques discussed in the course).

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:

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 00150190 / 40TF 14:30–15:50

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3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention ECE 602, January 2017 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 2024

ECE MASc Program Planning 4 points, 0 comments

u/date_with_paz_67: “… Apart from ECE 602 and CO 602. What are some courses for learning research techniques? ECE 602 not offered in Fall. CO 602 reserved for CO students. 2. How can I prepare for courses with a theory heavy curriculum? 3. How easy is it to take a course from another department? …”

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Spring 2023

Winter 2017

Any of you cool cats in ECE 602? 3 points, 0 comments

u/Doc3vil: “… Any of you in ECE 602? Turns out the prof doesn't have anything on Learn, so it looks like I'm back to scowering the earth for course notes. In exchange I can: Sing you a song Buy you a beer Give you my awkward friendship Cheers! …”

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Calendar versions

Graduate Calendar

Older Graduate Calendars

In 42 terms, Fall 2006 to Winter 2024