We're still actively developing this site. If you encounter any issues, please report them! - Report an issue

INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN OPTIMIZATION

ME 548
Course Description

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.

Prerequisties

ME 306 or EMA 303 , or graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.93

3.65% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.66% from Historical

A Rate
86.96%

21.26% from Historical

Class Size
23

-39.47% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Similar Courses

INTRODUCTION TO OPTIMIZATION

COMPSCI/ECE/ISYE 524

Introduction to mathematical optimization from a modeling and solution perspective. Formulation of applications as discrete and continuous optimization problems and equilibrium models. Survey and appropriate usage of basic algorithms, data and software tools, including modeling languages and subroutine libraries.

DESIGN PROBLEMS IN ELASTICITY

ME 444

Analysis of elastic systems by strain-energy techniques. Determination of stresses and deflections in statically indeterminate structures encountered in design. Resilience in springs.

OPTIMUM DESIGN OF MECHANICAL ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS

ME 748

Formulation and solution of mechanical design problems by use of mathematical programming methods.

GEOMETRIC MODELING FOR DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

ME 231

Introduction to basic methods and fundamental concepts in geometric description and modeling of mechanical form, components, and assemblies. Topics include elements of descriptive geometry, engineering drawing standards, introduction to computer modeling, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT). Lectures are reinforced by the laboratory experience where students operate modern commercial computer-aided design systems to model and to learn the basics of engineering communication, specification, and annotation.

DESIGN PROBLEMS IN ENGINEERING

EMA 469

The design philosophy is presented. Students will be required to apply their knowledge of elementary mechanics, engineering and basic science to arrive at acceptable solutions to a variety of design problems.