Alex Kozachkov Education

Postgraduate

Postgraduate studies and thesis "Methods of Discrete Optimization in Information Systems"
Cybernetics Institute of USSR Academy of Sciences. Kiev, USSR. 1985-1987

College

Kiev University, Kiev, USSR, 1979-1984
M.S., Applied Mathematics specializing in Operations Research


Core Curriculum 1979-1983:

Math classes

   Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
# Course Hrs   # Course Hrs
1 Mathematical Analysis 438   10 Introduction to the Computer Science 36
2 Algebra and Analytical Geometry 264   11 Theoretical Programming Bases and Computer Systems 140
3 Differential Equations  140 12 Computer Programming (PL/1, Assembler IBM 360, OS/JCL)

 387
4 Complex Variable Function Theory 105   13 Operations Research 140
5 Real  Variable Function Theory and Function Analysis 105   14 Cybernetics 70
6 Discrete Mathematics 88 15 Bases of Economics and Mathematical Simulations 102
7 The Theory of Algorithms and Mathematical Logic 

 104        
8 Theory of Probability and Statistics 177        
9 Numerical Methods  126
 

Miscellaneous classes
# Course Hrs   # Course Hrs
16 Equations of Mathematical Physics 140   19 Professional English 310
17 Physics  175   20 Political Economy 140
18 Electrical Engineering 102   21 Philosophy  140
        22 History 170
        23 History of  Religions 24
        24 Law 30
        25 Ethics and Aesthetics 32
Area of Study:  Information Science
GPA: 4.0 out of 5.0  

Specialization Classes 1983-1984:
# Course   # Course
26 Convex Analysis   33 Statistical Approach to the Decision Making Theory
27 Diophantine Systems   34 Dynamic Programming in the Theory of Automatic Control
28 Discrete Programming   35 Theory of Scheduling
29 Nonlinear Systems in the Theory of Automatic Control   36 Theory of Filters and Control
30 Minimization of Boolean Functions   37 Discrete Mathematics (additional topics)
31 Queuing Theory   38 Lattice Theory
32 Numerical Methods in the Theory of Optimal Systems      

GPA: 4.33 out of 5.00
Graduation Thesis:  Optimal Design of Controlling Automatons

High School

Technical (magnet) School #145 with specialization in Physics and Mathematics, Kiev, USSR, 1977-1979
Numerous awards for high scores in physics contests and superior achievement in learning mathematics