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Virginia Tech

ME-5794: 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, 1st and 2nd order gradient-based algorithms. Evolutionary strategies for optimization. Sensitivity analysis. Reliability-based and robustness-based optimization. Pre: Graduate standing.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

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Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 4

Average GPA: 3.89 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 78.73%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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