NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 最佳化演算法與應用(6782)
(Eng.) Optimization Algorithms with Applications
Offering Dept Department of Electrical Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher CHEN, CHENGLUN
Department Department of Electrical Engineering/Graduate Language 中/英文 Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description This course will cover the fundamental aspects of optimization methods and their application in systems and control.
這門課採用原文參考書，課程教材與評量試卷語言皆為英文，授課語言為中文但專有名詞會以英文為主。
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
▪ Mathematical Review
▪ Unconstrained Optimization
▪ Least-Square Analysis
▪ Constrained Optimization: Linear Programming, Nonlinear Programming
▪ Search for Global Optimum
▪ Multiobjective Optimization
▪ Combinatorial Optimization
▪ Application: Neural Networks for Machine Learning, Practical Guide to Neural Network Design, etc
Lecturing
Exercises
Quiz
Assignment
Written Presentation
Internship
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course Info; Optimization Fundamentals
Week 2 Mathematical Review; HW#1
Week 3 Unconstrained Optimization; HW#2
Week 4 Unconstrained Optimization
Week 5 Constrained Optimization (NP); HW#3
Week 6 Constrained Optimization (NP)
Week 7 Constrained Optimization (NP)
Week 8 Midterm exam week; Midterm Exam
Week 9 Least-Square Analysis; HW#4
Week 10 Constrained Optimization (LP)
Week 11 Search for Global Optimum; HW#5
Week 12 Multiobjective Optimization
Week 13 Introduction to MATLAB Optimization Toolbox; Final code project
Week 14 Introduction to MATLAB Global Optimization Toolbox
Week 15 Introduction to MATLAB Global Optimization Toolbox
Week 16 Final exam week
self-directed
learning		    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Homework 50%
Midterm exam 25%
Final code project 25%
Textbook & other References
Primary Textbook:
E. K. P. Chong and S. H. Zak. An Introduction to Optimization With Applications to Machine Learning (5th edition), John Wiley & Sons, 2024.

References:
1. A. Ravindran et al. Engineering Optimization: Methods and Applications (2nd edition), John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
2. S. S. Rao. Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice (4th edition), John Wiley & Sons, 2009.
3. MATLAB Optimization Toolbox User’s Guide, MathWorks Inc.
4. MATLAB Global Optimization Toolbox User’s Guide, MathWorks Inc.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
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Office Hours

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