Course abstract
This course introduces calculus of variations for a comprehensive understanding of the subject and enables the student understand mechanics from this viewpoint. It also provides basic understanding of functional analysis for rigorous appreciation of engineering optimization. After taking this course, the student will be able to formulate many problems in mechanics using energy methods. The course also reinforces the understanding of mechanics and gives hands-on experience for using variational methods. Matlab programs are part of the course.
Course Instructor
Prof. Ananthasuresh
G. K. Ananthasuresh has taught this course at IISc for 12 years. He is well trained in optimization and has active research in mechanics-based design of mechanical systems. He has over 20 years of experience on this subject and has over 200 publications in journals and conferences. He has trained 20 PhD students and 40 master’s students.More info
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Course Duration : Jul-Sep 2016
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Syllabus
Enrollment : 23-May-2016 to 18-Jul-2016
Exam registration : 02-Aug-2016 to 19-Aug-2016
Exam Date : 18-Sep-2016, 25-Sep-2016
Enrolled
1177
Registered
20
Certificate Eligible
10
Certified Category Count
Gold
3
Elite
2
Successfully completed
5
Participation
2
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>=90 - Elite + Gold
60-89 - Elite
40-59 - Successfully Completed
<40 - No Certificate
Final Score Calculation Logic
- Assignment Score = Average of best 6 out of 8 assignments.
- Final Score(Score on Certificate)= 75% of Exam Score + 25% of Assignment Score
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