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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Computer Programming
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03841192 Optimization 2 Spring 4 2+1+0 5 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Lect. Özlem AKARÇAY PERVİN
Instructor(s) Lect. Özlem AKARÇAY PERVİN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Özlem AKARÇAY PERVİN TSMYO-T213 [email protected] 7916
Course Content
A quick overview of major conventional and modern optimization methods used in structural optimization applications. Fundamental concepts of unconstrained and constrained optimization problems for different engineering applications. Gradient-based computational optimization of continuum structures. Sensitivity analysis for topology variables. Design parameterization for topology optimization of structural problems.
Objectives of the Course
An understanding of basic optimization theory applied to structural problems is provided to the students to enhance structural performance of mechanical designs via different structural optimization formulations, based on provided MATLAB codes and commercial software.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses X
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P4 Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) related to her/his profession. 5
P1 He/she has basic, current and applied information about his/her profession. 4
P3 He/She follows current developments and practices in his profession and uses them effectively. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Ability to use software suitable for current mathematical modeling and optimization methods P.4.2 1
O2 Can perform basic mathematical analyses related to his/her profession. P.1.3 1
O3 Analyzes complex problems and develops solution strategies P.3.4 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Overview of the Course
2 Introduction to Structural Optimization
3 Linear Programming and Convexity
4 Convexity and optimization
5 Unconstrained and Constrained Optimization
6 Sensitivity Analysis
7 Optimality Criteria Methods
8 Overview of the size, shape and topology optimization, Mid-Term Exam
9 Basis of Topology Optimization Method (99-lines MATLAB Code)
10 Checkerboards and Filters
11 Topology optimization on 2D continuum structures - |
12 Topology optimization on 2D continuum structures - ||
13 Poster presentation on own research project
14 Final Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources Yapay Zeka Optimizasyon Algoritmaları ve Mühendislik Uygulamaları Kavram – Uygulama – Kodlama Doç. Dr. Gebrail Bekdaş,Doç. Dr. Sinan Melih Nigdeli,Melda Yücel,Aylin Ece Kayabekir
Lecture notes
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 4 56
Midterms 1 20 20
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 14 1 14
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 20 20
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 152
Total Work Load / 30 5,07
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P3 P4
O1 Can perform basic mathematical analyses related to his/her profession. 3 - -
O2 Analyzes complex problems and develops solution strategies - 5 -
O3 Ability to use software suitable for current mathematical modeling and optimization methods - - 5