ME 565 Optimal Design of Mechanical and Structural Systems

Course Description

This course will cover:

Current Course Offering Schedule via C&DE

Semester: Summer 2009

Day and Time: NA - online

Location: NA - online

Start Date: May 18, 2009

End Date: August 14, 2009

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

Reprints and used books are available from the PSU Bookstore $37.70 plus shipping.

Order your book at least three day early from www.psu.bkstore.com.

Make sure you specify SU09, ME, and 565 when you order online.

This course requires the use of MATLAB Software and Microsoft Excel.

A Student Edition of MATLAB is available from the PSU Computer Store.

The enrollment process is:

1. Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for admission into the course at 814-865-7643.

2. Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail, fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.