Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming
Completed by Milan Cheeks
August 18, 2026
46 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Formulate linear and integer programming problems for solving commonly encountered optimization problems.
Develop a basic understanding of how linear and integer programming problems are solved.
Understand how approximation algorithms compute solutions that are guaranteed to be within some constant factor of the optimal solution
Skills you will gain
- Category: Theoretical Computer Science
- Category: Mathematical Software
- Category: Algorithms
- Category: Combinatorics
- Category: Python Programming
- Category: Mathematical Modeling
- Category: Operations Research
- Category: Network Model
- Category: Model Optimization
- Category: Graph Theory
