OPTIMUM DESIGN OF MECHANICAL ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS

ME 748

Course Description

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

Prerequisties

ME 548 and graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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