MER 302 - Optimal Design

Course Units: 1.0

(TBD: Staff) Introduction to theory and application of computational (and experimental) methods used to optimize performance of engineering systems. These methodologies will be discussed in the context of practical applications ranging from structural shape optimization and robotics to material selection and design for assembly. Special emphasis will be given to translating the design into mathematical terms addressable by these general methods. Prerequisite(s): MER 214, CSC 10X CC: SET