SYSEN530 - Systems Optimization
Fall 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 176698
Important Dates
Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 8/26/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 10/13/2013
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Course Description
Theory/practice of linear programming will be developed including determination of optimum mix of products, levels of staffing, blending, network analysis, multi-period planning.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
SYSEN520 or instructor's permission
Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
This is a three-credit course that will address the optimization of systems of many types. Optimization of systems is a primary occupation of the system engineer whether by the use of analysis or by any means possible. The main emphasis in this course will be the practical application of mathematical programming to the optimization of systems in a wide variety of contexts. Programming here does not refer to computer programming but to a method of obtaining a "program of action." The system under study will have a number of variables which may be set arbitrarily and which affect the system's performance. These variables are called decision variables and the challenge is to find the value of these variables that makes some function of them optimal. If the function represents a cost then we will want to minimize it. If it represents a profit we will want to maximize it. The function to be maximized or minimized is known as an objective function. In general, values of the decision variables will be constrained by a set of conditions that reflect policy restrictions or that resources are not unlimited. This course is part of a cohort program and is only available to students accepted into the Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering program.
This course is part of a cohort program and is only available to students accepted into the Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering program - cohort 12.
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Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Optimum Design | 3rd | Arora, Jasbir | 9780123813756 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
Requires: Students will need to have a Windows based PC or Laptop.
Please test your computer for requirements
Software Requirements
Requires: Students will need to have Matlab and Microsoft Office Excel. (Matlab used in SYSEN 533 DO NOT HAVE TO PURCHASE AGAIN) Students are required to have the student editions of MATLAB and Simulink which are not bundled with the required textbook. MATLAB and SIMULINK are available in the Student Version which is available through The Mathworks (Mathworks.com).
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.