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    Credits

    5 cr

    Teaching period

    I - II (Autumn)

    Workload

    Lectures 4h

    Independent studies 48h + 75h

    Learning outcomes

    Get familiar with problem solving in operations research.

    Content

    Two fairly large assignments on implementation and analysis of mathematical models. The assignments deal with control, optimization and stabilization of dynamic systems.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Solving assignments and writing reports. The reports are evaluated with the scale 0 - 5. The reports are graded based on the first submitted version and the report is accepted when possible corrections are made. The grade of the course is based on the average grade of the assignments.

    Study Material

    Assignment instructions and other material found on these WWW-pages.

    Prerequisites

    MS-E2122 Nonlinear Optimization, MS-E2148 Dynamic Optimization. MS-E2129 System Identification is recommended.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Course staff and contact information

    The assignments are overseen by Mikko Harju (email: firstname.surname@aalto.fi). The responsible teacher of the course is Professor Kai Virtanen (email: firstname.surname@aalto.fi).

    Reception hours

    Kai Virtanen: Wednesdays at 15:00-16:00 in Y212.

    Mikko Harju: Wednesdays at 14:15 - (16:00) in Y344. If nobody shows up during the first 30 minutes, the assistant may leave.
    Additional information

    There are no lectures held during the course, with the exception of the introductory lectures held for each assignment, in which the content and goals of the assignment and the methods utilized are introduced. The assignments are completed in pairs.

    • The introductory lecture of the first assignment is held on Monday 9.9.2019 at 14:15 in lecture hall Y344. Please note: Attendance is compulsory!
    • The deadline for the first assignment is Friday 25.10.2019 at 18.00.
    • The introductory lecture of the second assignment is held on Wednesday 23.10.2019 at 14:15 in lecture hall Y344. Please note: Attendance is compulsory!
    • A voluntary introduction to SIMULINK is held on Wednesday 30.10.2019 at 14:15 in lecture hall Y344.
    • A voluntary introduction to dynamic systems is held on Wednesday 6.11.2019 at 14:15 in lecture hall Y344.
    • The deadline for the second assignment is Friday 13.12.2019 at 18.00.
    • Submit the project works via MyCourses.
Assignment 1 - Optimal flight with a glider►