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Manufacturing Optimisation, 5 Higher education credits

Produktionsoptimering, 5 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2024-05-14

Established by: Department of Engineering Science

Applies from: H24

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate:

• knowledge of concepts, methods and models in the field of optimization
• skills and ability to use methodologies and algorithms that are central to the field
• knowledge of nonlinear optimization with emphasis on continuous problems and applications with non-trivial object functions and conditions
• understanding how industry-relevant planning and efficiency issues can be solved through simulation-based optimization

Entry requirements

Degree of Bachelor of Science in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial engineering and management. Additionally the Bachelor of Science degree must be comprised of a minimum of 5 HE credits in programming and 15 HE credits in mathematics. Verified knowledge of English corresponding to the course English B/English 6 in the Swedish Upper Secondary School (high school) or equivalent.

General entry requirements and approved result from the following course/courses:

RMB600-Robot Modelling and

RSM700-Robotic Simulation and

SMA700-Simulation of Automated Production or the equivalent.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Individual written assignment with oral presentation.

Course contents

The course consist of modelling second Linear and Non-linear programming problems and Evolutionary algorithms.

This course consists of three parts.

• The first part of the course focuses on how a real world problem can be formulated as an optimization problem.
• The second part of the course focuses on solving linear and non-linear programming problems.
• The third part is about solving optimization problems using Evolutionary algorithms.

Other regulations

Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.

If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.

Cycle

Second cycle

Progressive specialization

A1F - second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Main field of study

Automation, Production Technology