These lecture notes have been prepared and used on a number of courses given to people who were either using optimization models or who were learning how to build such models. The emphasis is on understanding, building and using optimization rather than on the theory behind it. When given as a single course, the complete set of lectures lasted one week.

What is Mathematical Programming?

Practical Linear Programming?

An Algebraic Approach to Formulation

Practical Interpretation of LP Results

Practical Integer Programming

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