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Introduction to Optimization Methods

This document outlines the learning objectives of an optimization methods module. It begins with an overview of optimization and defining it as obtaining the best result given circumstances by minimizing effort or maximizing benefit. The module will provide a historical overview of optimization methods and their engineering applications. It will cover modeling optimization problems, defining the components of an optimization problem, and formulating mathematical programming problems. The module will also classify optimization problem types and introduce classical and advanced solution techniques. Upon completion, students will understand optimization origins and applications, be able to define, formulate, and classify optimization problems, and learn basic optimization techniques.

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Introduction to Optimization Methods

This document outlines the learning objectives of an optimization methods module. It begins with an overview of optimization and defining it as obtaining the best result given circumstances by minimizing effort or maximizing benefit. The module will provide a historical overview of optimization methods and their engineering applications. It will cover modeling optimization problems, defining the components of an optimization problem, and formulating mathematical programming problems. The module will also classify optimization problem types and introduce classical and advanced solution techniques. Upon completion, students will understand optimization origins and applications, be able to define, formulate, and classify optimization problems, and learn basic optimization techniques.

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Optimization Methods: Introduction and Basic Concepts - Learning Objectives

Module 1: Introduction and Basic Concepts

Learning Objectives

Optimization is the act of obtaining the best result under the given circumstances. In design
construction and maintenance of any engineering system, many technological and managerial
decisions have to be taken at several stages. The ultimate goal of all such decisions is either
to minimize the effort required or to maximize the desired benefit. Hence optimization can be
defined as the process of finding the conditions that give the minimum or maximum value of
a function, where the function represents the effort required or the desired benefit.

This module starts with a glance through the historical development of optimization methods.
Engineering applications of optimizations are scanned through from which one would get a
broad picture of the multitude of applications, the optimization methods have. The Art of
modeling is briefly explained with the various phases involved in modeling. In the second
lecture various components of the Optimization problem are discussed and summarized with
steps involved in formulating a mathematical programming problem. In the third lecture the
optimization problems are classified under various criteria to enable choosing an appropriate
model applicable to different types of optimization problems. In the final lecture a brief
introduction to the classical and advanced optimization techniques in use are given.

At the end of the module the reader will be able to

1. Understand the need and origin of the optimization methods.


2. Get a broader picture of the various applications of optimization methods used in
engineering.
3. Define an optimization problem and its various components.
4. Formulate optimization problems as mathematical programming problems.
5. Classify optimization problems to suitably choose the method needed to solve the
particular type of problem.
6. Briefly learn about classical and advanced techniques in optimizations.

D Nagesh Kumar, IISc, Bangalore M1LO

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