USC Schedule of Classes

Spring 2025

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Optimization Methods for Analytics

Section 31531

  • Session Dates (session code 048)
    First day of classes:
    Monday, January 13, 2025
    Last day to add:
    Tuesday, February 4, 2025
    Last day to change to Pass/No Pass:
    Tuesday, February 4, 2025
    Last day to drop without a mark of "W" and receive a refund:
    Tuesday, February 4, 2025
    Last day to withdraw without a “W” on transcript or change pass/no pass to letter grade:
    Tuesday, March 4, 2025
    Last day to drop with a mark of "W":
    Friday, April 11, 2025
    Last day of classes:
    Friday, May 2, 2025
    End of session:
    Wednesday, May 14, 2025


  • Book List Prices and book list are subject to change.
    • Cottle. Linear & Nonlinear Optimization. (Recommended)
      ISBN: 9781493970537
      New: $149.99
      Used: $112.50
      Rental: $60.00 (Used)
    • Cottle. Linear and Nonlinear Optimization. (Recommended)
      ISBN: 9781493970551
      eBook: $92.50
    • Cornuejols. Optimization Methods in Finance. (Recommended)
      ISBN: 9781107056749
      New: $81.50
      Used: $61.25
      Rental: $32.60 (Used)
    • Cottle. Linear and Nonlinear Optimization. (Recommended)
      ISBN: 9781493970551
      eBook: $86.00
    • Cornuejols. Optimization Methods in Finance. (Recommended)
      ISBN: 9781108597944
      eBook: $53.75
    • Cornuejols. Optimization Methods in Finance. (Recommended)
      ISBN: 9781108597944
      eBook: $67.25
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