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    The opening lecture of the second assignment is held via Zoom on Wednesday 25.10.2023 at 14.15-16.00. The link for the online lecture is https://aalto.zoom.us/j/65042674279

    Credits

    5 cr

    Teaching period

    I - II (Autumn)

    Workload

    Lectures 10h

    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 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: Via email.

    Mikko Harju: Wednesdays at 14:15 (- 16:00) in classroom 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 online introductory lecture of the first assignment is held via Zoom on Wednesday 6.9.2023 at 14:15 - 16.00. Please note: Attendance is compulsory! The Zoom link for the lecture is https://aalto.zoom.us/j/65042674279
    • A voluntary lecture on dynamic optimization is held on Monday 11.9.2023 at 14:15 - 16.00 in classroom U344.
    • The deadline for the first assignment is Friday 20.10.2023 at 18.00.
    • The online introductory lecture of the second assignment is held on Wednesday 25.10.2023 at 14:15 - 16.00. Please note: Attendance is recommended! The Zoom link for the lecture is https://aalto.zoom.us/j/65042674279
    • A voluntary lecture on dynamic systems is held on Monday 30.10.2023 at 14:15 - 16.00 in classroom M203.
    • A voluntary lecture on SIMULINK is held on Wednesday 1.11.2023 at 14:15 - 16.00.
    • The deadline for the second assignment is Friday 8.12.2023 at 18.00.
    • Submit the project works via MyCourses.