# Design Optimization

## MANE-4280

This course introduces the theory and practical use of numerical design optimization methods. Topics include: gradient-based methods for unconstrained and constrained nonlinear optimization; numerical evaluation of derivatives; polynomial- and kriging-based surrogate models; gradient-free optimization methods; optimization under uncertainty; multi-objective and multi-disciplinary optimization. Projects require the use of computer programs to generate numerical results; therefore, experience with programming is highly recommended.

3 credits
Cross-listed with:
MANE-6710 Design Optimization
Prereqs:
one of:
MATH-2010 Multivar Calc & Matrix Algebra MATH-2011 Multivariable Calculus
and
MATH-2012 Matrix Algebra
and
one of:
CSCI-1100 Computer Science I MANE-2110 Numerical Methods And Programming For Engineers

# Past Term Data
Offered
Not Offered
Offered as Cross-Listing Only
No Term Data
Simple View
Detailed View

| Spring | Summer | Fall
--- | --- | --- | ---
| (Session 1) | (Session 2) |
2026 |  |  |

2025

Numerical Design Optimization (3c)

- Jason Edward Hicken

Seats Taken: 54/50

2024

Numerical Design Optimization (3c)

- Jason Edward Hicken

Seats Taken: 39/68

2023

Numerical Design Optimization (3c)

- Jason Edward Hicken

Seats Taken: 35/60

2022

Numerical Design Optimization (3c)

- Jason Edward Hicken

Seats Taken: 36/30

2021

Numerical Design Optimization (3c)

- Jason Edward Hicken

Seats Taken: 26/30

2020

Numerical Design Optimization (3c)

- Jason Edward Hicken

Seats Taken: 41/50

2019

Numerical Design Optimization (3c)

- Jason Edward Hicken

Seats Taken: 35/40

2018

Design Optimization (3c)

- Jason Edward Hicken

Seats Taken: 19/45

2017

Design Optimization (3c)

- Jason Edward Hicken

Seats Taken: 33/50

2016

Design Optimization (3c)

- Susan Lynn Miller
- Jason Edward Hicken

Seats Taken: 30/50

Design Optimization (3c)

- Jason Edward Hicken

Seats Taken: 19/50

2015 |  |  |

2014

Design Optimization (3c)

- Joshua Lucas Hurst

Seats Taken: 42/60

2013

Design Optimization (3c)

- Joshua Lucas Hurst

Seats Taken: 39/60

2012

Design Optimization (3c)

- Joshua Lucas Hurst

Seats Taken: 19/50

2011 |  |  |

2010

Design Optimization (3c)

- Achille Messac

Seats Taken: 38/68

2009 |  |  |

2008

Design Optimization (3c)

- Achille Messac

Seats Taken: 50/68

2007

Design Optimization (3c)

- Achille Messac

Seats Taken: 42/60

Design Optimization (3c)

- Achille Messac

Seats Taken: 36/40

2006 |  |  |
2005 |  |  |

2004

Design Optimization (3c)

- Achille Messac

Seats Taken: 18/30

2003

Design Optimization (3c)

- Achille Messac

Seats Taken: 17/30

2002

Design Optimization (3c)

- Achille Messac

Seats Taken: 21/41

2001 |  |  |
2000 |  |  |
1999 |  |  |
1998 |  |  |