Heuristic Optimization
Lecture Schedule (Tentative)
July 3 Introduction to Optimization & Course
July 5 Introduction to Mathematica
July 10 Evolutionary Optimization in Action
July 12 Traditional Methods
Different functions used in the presentation
Notebooks from Class
July 17 Initial Project Presentation (15 minutes each)
July 19 Evolution Strategies, Project proposals due. Email them to
khemka@cpsc.ucalgary.ca
July 24 Evolutionary Programming
July 26 Genetic Algorithms
July 31 Genetic Programming
Aug 2 Particle Swarm Optimization
Aug 7 Ant Colony Optimization
ACOv2.pdf
ACOv2.pdf
Aug 9 Oral Examination
Aug 14 We will answer Mathematica related questions. Dr. Jacob will not be there
however.
however.
Aug 15 Presentation slides due
Aug 16 Final Project Presentations (30 minutes each)
Please note that we start at 10AM and not at 10:30.
Please note that we start at 10AM and not at 10:30.
Aug 17 Hand-in of Final Project Slides & Documentation (15-20 page report)
