Optimization is ubiquitous in engineering and computer science. A recent application is the defeat of the world Go champion by the artificial intelligence algorithms executed in the Google?s AlphaGo system. Other application examples include deep learning network training, large data set clustering, and many engineering design problems.

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In this course, students will continue to become acquainted with German-speaking cultures, while deepening their ability to analyze cultural material critically. Work on critical analysis will include numerous writing assignments and class discussion of films, articles, short stories, essays, and more. Review of complex grammar issues will be provided as well. After successful completion of this course, students should enter German 320. Prerequisite: German 240 or equivalent.