Spring 2026

INDENG 164 1 - LEC 1

Introduction to Optimization Modeling

Ying Cui

Jan 20, 2026 - May 08, 2026

Mo, We

09:00 am - 09:59 am

Physics Building 4

Class #:29877

Units: 3

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 2

Enrolled: 138

Waitlisted: 0

Capacity: 140

Waitlist Max: 8

Open Reserved Seats:

4 reserved for Industrial Engineering & Operations Research Majors with 3 or more Terms in Attendance

Hours & Workload

6 hours of outside work hours per week, 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, and 2 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.

Final Exam

MON, MAY 11TH

07:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Physics Building 4

Designed for students from any science/engineering major, this upper-division course will introduce students to optimization models, and train them to use software tools to model and solve optimization problems. The main goal is to develop proficiency in common optimization modeling languages, and learn how to integrate them with underlying optimization solvers. Students will work primarily on modeling exercises, which will develop confidence in modeling and solve optimization methods using software packages, and will require some programming. Review of linear and nonlinear optimization models, including optimization problems with discrete decision variables. Applications to practical problems from engineering and data science.