Introduction to Linear Programming

For a one-semester course in Linear Programming for upper-level students with varying mathematical backgrounds.

Written to include three different mathematical levels, this text strikes the necessary balance for a class consisting of students with varying mathematical backgrounds. It covers the basics of Linear Programs and also includes an appendix that develops many advanced topics in mathematical programming for students who plan to go on to graduate-level study in this field. Many exercises of varying difficulty provide introductory students the opportunity to progress through the material at a steady pace, while advanced students can proceed to the more challenging material.

This book makes Linear Programming easily accessible to any reader, regardless of his or her mathematical background. The emphasis on logic and modeling of applications enables those will little mathematical background to learn to use Linear Programming in their respective fields (business, economics, operations research, etc.). This book is useful for anyone interested in learning real-world applications of mathematics or for computer scientists who want to test their programming skills.