ECE 4800

Optimal System Analysis and Design

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Introduction to optimization theory and algorithms for system analysis and design. Topics include linear programming, convex programming, duality. We may touch dynamic programming around the end if time permits. Application will be discussed in various areas including geometric problems, networks, control, circuits, signal processing, and communications.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: MATH 1920, MATH 2940. Highly recommended corequisite: ECE 3250.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

When Offered Fall.

Comments This course is ideal for students who have not had an optimization course, but want to have an idea of the subject within one semester.

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