Optimal Control
Course: Aerospace Engineering (Aer E) 574/Electrical Engineering (E E) 574/Mathematics (Math) 574/Mechanical Engineering (M E) 574, section XC (CD-ROM), section XL (streaming media)
The optimal control problem. Variational approach. Pontryagin's principle. Hamilton-Jacobi equation. Dynamic programming, time-optimal, minimum fuel, minimum energy control systems. The regulator problem. Structures and properties of optimal controls.
Prerequisite: Aer E/E E/Math/M E 577 (Modern Control Systems I)
Computer requirements: College of Engineering distance education specifications
Dates: January 10-May 6
Day/Time: live streaming Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.
Delivery method: CD-ROM or streaming media
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $915
Delivery fee: CD-ROM $663, streaming media $495 (If you drop this course, part or all of the delivery fee may be refunded dependent on the date of the drop.)
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus programs: Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Bion Pierson, Professor
Registration deadline: December 30
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Design of Construction Systems
Course: Civil Engineering (C E) 505, section XC (CD-ROM), section XL (streaming media)
Advanced design of concrete formwork and falsework systems. Design for excavation and marine construction including temporary retaining structures and cofferdams. Aggregate production operations, including blasting, crushing, and conveying systems. Rigging system design.
Prerequisites: C E 334, C E 360, Con E 322 and Con E 340
Computer requirements: College of Engineering distance education specifications
Dates: January 10-May 6
Day/Time: live streaming Tuesday 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Delivery method: CD-ROM or streaming media
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $915
Delivery fee: CD-ROM $663, streaming media $495 (If you drop this course, part or all of the delivery fee may be refunded dependent on the date of the drop.)
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Charles Jahren, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: December 30
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