INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN OPTIMIZATION
Introduces basic concepts and techniques used in the optimization of engineering design components and systems. Pose and solve typical optimization problems such as truss and finite-element-based optimization.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: M E 306 or E M A 303 , or graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2024 Learning Outcomes: 1. Translate a loosely worded optimization problem into a mathematical statement Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Use the MATLAB optimization toolbox Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Apply the fundamental theorems of optimization Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Analyze and optimize structural designs Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Implement numerical methods of optimization Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Translate a loosely worded optimization problem into a mathematical statement Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Use the MATLAB optimization toolbox Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Apply the fundamental theorems of optimization Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Analyze and optimize structural designs Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Implement numerical methods of optimization Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027