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DSO 677 Dynamic Optimization and Reinforcement Learning

Units: 3
Terms Offered: Sp
Introduction to dynamic optimization: Markov decision processes, foundation of reinforcement learning, and approximate dynamic programming, with applications in revenue management, supply chain, and operations management. Open only to doctoral students.
Registration Restriction: Open only to doctoral students
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Letter