Preparation for the Written Exam

At the written exam, all aiding tools are allowed but the use of internet is not allowed!

Typesetting

The submissions is digital and must be in PDF format. You will need text, mathematical formulas, graphs and code. To typeset your answer the following systems are suggested:

• Python Notebook (see sheet2)
• Quarto: tutorial
• Typst: tutorial
• LaTeX: tutorial, template (PDF)
• Microsoft Word: template
• OpenDocument: template

Aiding tools

• Digital pens and hand scanners.

• Python with module numpy for scripting solution approaches. Here, you find a tutorial on how to use Python for matrix operations (modules “numpy” and “fractions”). Where requested, MILP models can be implemented and solved with one of the software listed in the tutorial: MILP Software.

• Alternatives to Python for matrix calculations: R, MATLAB, Maple, etc.

Other Aiding Tools Not Allowed at the Exam

The following aiding tools can be used during the course but will not be allowed at the exam.

• [WC] Stefan Waner and Steven R. Costenoble. Simplex Method tool.

• Tools for plotting graphs: LP Grapher, grapher in Mac, graph.tk, tikz in Latex.