CS 169 / CS 268 - Introduction to Optimization - Fall 2026
CS 169 is the undergraduate course and CS 268 is the graduate course. The two courses meet together and share this website.
Instructor: Ioannis Panageas
Email: ipanagea@ics.uci.edu
Office hours: By appointment
Teaching assistant: Parnian Shahkar
Email: shahkarp@uci.edu
Office hours: To be announced
Class announcements
Class announcements will be made on EdStem. Please check there frequently.
Class meetings
Lectures: 3:30–4:50 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, ICS 174 (in person).
CS 169 course code: 34240. CS 268 course code: 34730.
Both courses: Lecture section A. Units: 4.
All times are Pacific Time.
Questions of general interest about the course material and homework should be posted on EdStem.
Syllabus
The Fall 2026 syllabus, including grading policies and requirements for CS 169 and CS 268, will be posted here.
Reading materials
Reading materials will be announced.
Schedule of classes
| Lecture / Date | Topics | Reading / Comments |
|---|---|---|
|
Lecture 1 |
Administrivia and Introduction | To be announced |
| Thanksgiving holiday | No class |
Homework assignments
Homework assignments will be announced on EdStem.
If you have difficulty accessing course materials, please email Ioannis Panageas for assistance.