COURSE UNIT TITLE

: APPLICATION OF OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
DDD 6020 APPLICATION OF OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

Offered By

Maritime Security, Safety and Environmental Management

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR EFENDI NASIBOĞLU

Offered to

Maritime Security, Safety and Environmental Management

Course Objective

Having knowledge about classical and modern optimization techniques, an ability to apply them to engineering problems, the importance of optimization theory , scope, and gain a broad understanding on the current situation. Optimization theory with examples and applications. Introduction to modern optimization methods . Understand the different type of optimization and intelligent techniques.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To understand the importance of optimization as a mathematical tool of engineering.
2   An ability to apply optimization techniques to the classic real engineering problems.
3   Having knowledge about modern optimization methods.
4   An ability to use a variety of software including optimization tools.
5   Having knowledge about the limits and applicability of certain optimization techniques.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Overview of the course , presentation of the general framework of the topics, to define the basic terminology for the course.
2 Introduction to Optimization , Basic Concepts.
3 Classification of optimization problems and methods.
4 Classical optimization.
5 Introduction to Modern Methods : History, Current Status, Needs.
6 Intelligent optimization.
7 Fuzzy Logic Applications.
8 Midterm Exam
9 Genetic Algorithm Applications.
10 Artificial Neural Networks Applications.
11 Ant Colony Algorithm Applications.
12 Annealing Algorithm Applications.
13 Swarm Optimization.
14 Presentations.
15 Presentations.
16 Final Exam.

Recomended or Required Reading

- S.S Rao., Optimization: Theory and Practices, New Age Int. (P) Ltd. Publishers, New Delhi.
- Chong, E.K.P.and Zak, S. H.. An Introduction to Optimization, John Wiley & Sons, N.Y

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Weekly draw a general framework on the subject .
- Materials provided by the basic textbook and benefiting from other sources that make up a presentation with lectures .
- Supported by case studies of the course topics .
- Analysis of a given case - study.
- Effective teaching and learning strategies.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + FIN* 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + STT * 0.30 + RST* 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge about optimization techniques at graduate level, having skills and competencies, research, analysis, interpretation, verbal and written expression, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial skills and competencies will be evaluated.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The active participation of all students is essential.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

efendi.nasibov@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Tutorials 2 3 6
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 4 56
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Preparing presentations 1 10 10
Preparing assignments 1 10 10
Midterm 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 144

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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