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INSL7631Optimization in Geotechnical Engineering3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of CIVIL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
Lecturer--
Co-Lecturer
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The course aim is to have students to gain ability to understand fundamentals of Optimization
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : Introduction to optimization.1,51
PO - 2 : Classical optimization.1,51
PO - 3 : Linear programming. 1,51
PO - 4 : Simpleks method. 1,51
PO - 5 : Duality theory and dual simpleks method. 1,3,5,8,111
PO - 6 : Solution after optimization. 1,51
PO - 7 : Solution after optimization. 1,51
PO - 8 : Optimization applications in geotechnical engineering.1,51
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Introduction to optimization. Classical optimization. Linear programming. Simpleks method. Duality theory and dual simpleks method. Solution after optimization. Optimization applications in geotechnical engineering.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to optimization
 Week 2Introduction to optimization
 Week 3Introduction to optimization
 Week 4Classical optimization.
 Week 5Classical optimization.
 Week 6Linear programming
 Week 7Linear programming
 Week 8Simplex method.
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Simplex method.
 Week 11Duality theory and dual simpleks method.
 Week 12Duality theory and dual simpleks method. Short Exam
 Week 13Solution after optimization.
 Week 14Solution after optimization.
 Week 15Optimization applications in geotechnical engineering.
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Encyclopedia of Optimization Floudas, Christodoulos A.; Pardalos, Panos M. (Eds.)2nd ed. 2009, XXXIV, 4626p. 613 illus.
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 22/11/2021 2 30
In-term studies (second mid-term exam) 12 03/01/2021 2 20
End-of-term exam 16 10/01/2021 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 6 14 84
Laboratuar çalışması 0 0 0
Arasınav için hazırlık 30 1 30
Arasınav 2 1 2
Uygulama 0 0 0
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 0 0 0
Proje 0 0 0
Kısa sınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 50 1 50
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Diğer 1 13 1 13
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load225