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Methods of Optimization

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Course Unit Code470-6503/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated10 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Third Cycle
Year of Study *
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter, Summer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
DOS35prof. RNDr. Zdeněk Dostál, DSc.
BER95doc. Ing. Petr Beremlijski, Ph.D.
Summary
Optimization methods are basic tools for improving design and technology. The students will learn about basic optimization problems, conditions of their solvability and correct formulation. Effective algorithms, heuristics and software will be presented in an extent that is useful for the soluving engineering problems.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The student will be able to recognize basic classes of optimization problems and will understand conditions of their solvability and correct formulation. Effective algorithms, heuristics and software will be presented in an extent that is useful for solving engineering problems, so that the student will be able to apply their knowledge to the solution of practical problems.
Course Contents
Introduction to the calculus of variations. Linear spaces, functionals and their differentials (Fréchet, Gateaux), etc..
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
M. S: Bazaraa, C. M. Shetty: Nonlinear programming, J. Wiley, New York 1979, ruský překlad Mir Moskva 1982.
J. Nocedal, S. Wright, Numerical Optimization, Springer, New York 2005.
R. Fletcher: Practical Methods of Optimization, John Wiley & sons, Chichester 1997.
O. Došlý, Základy konvexní analýzy a optimalizace. Masarykova universita, Brno 2005.
V. M. Alexejev a j.: Matematická teorie optimálních procesů, Academia, Praha 1992 (překlad z ruštiny).
R. Fletcher: Practical Methods of Optimization, John Wiley & sons, Chichester 1997.
Recommended Reading:
D. P. Bertsekas, Nonlinear Programming, Athena Scientific, Belmont 1999.
Z. Dostal, Optimal Quadratic Programming Algorithms: With Applications to Variational Inequalities Springer, New York 2009.
I. Griva, S. G. Nash, A. Sofer, Linear and Nonlinear Optimization, Second Edition, SIAM , Philadelphia 2008.
D. T. Pham and D. Karaboga, Intelligent Optimization Techniques, Springer, London 2000.
D. P. Bertsekas, Nonlinear Programming, Athena Scientific, Belmont 1999.
Z. Dostal, Optimal Quadratic Programming Algorithms: With Applications to Variational Inequalities Springer, New York 2009.
I. Griva, S. G. Nash, A. Sofer, Linear and Nonlinear Optimization, Second Edition, SIAM , Philadelphia 2008.
D. T. Pham and D. Karaboga, Intelligent Optimization Techniques, Springer, London 2000.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
ExaminationExamination