Unconstrained and Constrained minimization of functions. Lagrange multiplier method, Linear programming, simplex method,
Duality Dynamic programming, Principles of optimality.
Application to Control and management problems, Miscellaneous topics, sequencing, scheduling and inventory control.
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1. Hadley G: Linear Programming; Pearson Education
2. Vaserstein, Introduction to Linear Programming, Pearson Education
3. Rao B, Optimization Techniques, Scitech
4. Panneerselvam, Operation research, PHI
5. Kalavathy, Operation research,Vikas
6. Hadley G: Non-linear & Dynamic Programming; Pearson Education.
7. Rao S S: Optimisation Theory and Applications - Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi
8. Rao S S: Engineering Optimization (3rd Ed); New Age Int. (P) Ltd.
9. Gottfried B S and Weisman J: Introduction to Optimization Theory; Prentice Hall
10. Mittal K V and Mohan C: Optimization Methods in Operations Research & System Analysis; New Age Int (P) Ltd.
11. Dreyfus S. E - The Art & Theory of Dynamic Programming - Theory & Applications; Academic Press