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ME 565 Optimal Design of Mechanical and Structural Systems
Course
Description
This course will cover:
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Optimization Theory |
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Problem Modeling |
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Solution by Hand-calculations &
by Computer Programs
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This course
requires the use of MATLAB Software and Microsoft Excel. |
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Use commercial optimization
software |
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Simulation based optimization
(e.g., with FEA) |
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Enhanced math and computer
skills |
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Optimization applications
include system reliability, quality control, refinery operations, supply
chain optimization, financial engineering, product design in appliance,
automotive, electronics or aerospace industries. |
Future Course
Offering Schedule via C&DE
Semester: Fall
2011
Day and Time: NA
- online
Location: NA -
online
Start Date:
August 22, 2011
End Date:
December 16, 2011
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Resident students are
required to attend the live lectures.
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Distance students can
receive the class lectures via:
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interactive live video
conferencing |
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live streaming audio/video
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on-demand streaming
audio/video |
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Course Instructor:
 Dr.
Ashok D. Belegundu
Professor of
Mechanical Engineering
The Pennsylvania
State University
330 Leonhard Building
University Park, PA
16802
Phone: 814-863-2115
Fax: 814-865-9693
email:
adb3@psu.edu
Web page:
http://www.mne.psu.edu/belegundu/ |
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PSU Course Catalog Description
M E 565 Optimal Design of Mechanical and Structural Systems (3)
Application of numerical optimization techniques to design mechanical and
structural systems; design sensitivity analysis.
Required Textbook
"Optimization Concepts and Applications in Engineering", Belegundu/Chandrupatla,
Publisher: Prentice Hall Copyright: 1999 Format: Paper; 432 pp
Available from
Amazon.
This course requires the use of MATLAB Software and Microsoft Excel.
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Student Edition of MATLAB is available from the PSU Computer Store.
Computer and Technology
Requirements:
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The course lectures are
delivered by Window Streaming Media. Please verify that your computer
can play the "On-Demand Video" link provided on the
Sample Lesson page. |
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The use of Mac OS
computers in not supported in this course. |
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The enrollment process is:
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Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for
admission into the course at 814-865-7643.
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Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail,
fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.
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Important Dates for
Current Offering
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First day of instruction |
August 22, 2011 |
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End of course |
December 16, 2011 |
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