IndE 516 Applications of Optimization in Engineering Design

Prof. Zelda Zabinsky

Syllabus

Reading Material

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Announcements

03/30/2009      Class time is 2:30-3:50 in SWS 036

04/06/2009      Class will be held in MEB 259 on Wednesdays 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, (not 4/29), 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 and 5/27

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Course Description

Discussion of issues arising in applications of optimization to engineering design. Emphasis on formulating problems and selecting appropriate solution techniques. Random search methods for problems otherwise computationally intractable. Individual projects in engineering optimal design. Prerequisite: AMATH/MATH/IND E 515 and MATH 328 or permission of instructor. Offered: jointly with AMATH 510. 

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Instructor: Zelda Zabinsky
Phone: (206) 543-4607
Email: zelda@u.washington.edu
Office: MEB G8
Office Hours: By appointment

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