Solve the knapsack problem from Section 10.3 manually, and then solve it using Evolver. Try another code (find one on the Web). Finally, develop your own genetic algorithm code in Visual Basic, C++, or Java.

Section 10.3

1. Define genetic algorithm.
2. Describe the evolution process in genetic algorithms. How is it similar to biological  evolution?
3. Describe the major genetic algorithm operators.
4. List major areas of genetic algorithm application.
5. Describe in detail three genetic algorithm applications.
6. Describe the capability of Evolver as an optimization tool. We now turn our attention to simulation, a class of modeling method that has enjoyed significant actual use in decision making.