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ME-4654: Optimization Techniques in Engineering

Description: Fundamental mathematical concepts for optimization and optimality conditions. Classification of optimization techniques/problems in engineering. Concepts of forward and inverse design. Linear programming. Step-size calculation methods. Search direction calculation methods. 1st and 2nd order gradient-based algorithms. Evolutionary strategies for optimization. Pattern search/genetic algorithm. Sensitivity analysis. Reliability-based and robustness-based optimization.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ME-2004 or (AOE-2074 and CS-1044 and CS-1064 and CS-1054 and CS-1114 and ECE-1574 and CS-1124)

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Sections Taught: 2

Average GPA: 3.21 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 46.67%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 5.00%

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