Seminar Combinatorial Optimization and Applications

In this seminar we will discuss selected topics from combinatorial optimization in the widest sense. Where applicable, modeling techniques, algorithms and performance guarantees with importance for applications, in particular in (systems) biology will be discussed.

This seminar has two goals: On the one hand we intend to present an overview of various topics in combinatorial optimization that are not covered in depth in the usual lectures. Furthermore, scientific skills, like reading and understanding an original research article, presenting
the main concepts and ideas to an audience with similar knowledge level, will be trained.

Organization

In the first class we will present the available topics, and assign them, usually to groups of 2, if necessary 3, students per topic. There will be no class in the second week, to allow the first presenters enough time for preparation.

Each topic will be presented in a blackboard/beamer presentation to the other participants, with about 20 minutes per speaker. A group presentation should take care to distribute material fairly among the participants. Regular attendance by all participants is expected and a criterion for obtaining the Testat.

Dates and Topics

Seminar time: Wednesday, 13-15 in Room HG E 33.3.

The articles listed on the topics page will be assigned on Feb 22.