This page contains a schedule of the topics, content, and assignments for the semester. Note that this schedule will be updated as necessary the semester progresses, with all changes documented here.
Module 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis
1
Mon, Aug 26
Welcome to BEE 4750!
Wed, Aug 28
Lab: Setting up Julia and GitHub
2
Mon, Sep 02
No Class: Labor Day
Wed, Sep 04
Introduction to Systems Analysis
3
Mon, Sep 09
Modeling Systems
Wed, Sep 11
Feedbacks and Bifurcations
Module 2: Systems Simulation
4
Mon, Sep 16
Simulation Modeling
Wed, Sep 18
Dissolved Oxygen
5
Mon, Sep 23
Uncertainty and Monte Carlo Simulation
Wed, Sep 25
Lab: Monte Carlo Simulation
6
Mon, Sep 30
Multiple Objectives and Tradeoffs
Wed, Oct 02
Model Calibration and Validation
Module 3: Optimization and Linear Programming
7
Mon, Oct 07
Linear Programming
Wed, Oct 09
Prelim 1
8
Mon, Oct 14
No Class: Fall Break
Wed, Oct 16
Lab: Optimization with JuMP.jl
9
Mon, Oct 21
Power Systems and Economic Dispatch
Wed, Oct 23
Prelim 1 Review
10
Mon, Oct 28
Fixed Costs and Unit Commitment
Wed, Oct 30
Network Models
11
Mon, Nov 04
Simulation-Optimization
Wed, Nov 06
Lab: Simulation-Optimization
Module 4: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
12
Mon, Nov 11
Prelim 2
Wed, Nov 13
Robustness and Sensitivity Analysis
13
Mon, Nov 18
Scenario Trees and Value of Uncertainty
Wed, Nov 20
Lab: Two-Stage Linear Programs
14
Mon, Nov 25
Prelim 2 Review
Wed, Nov 27
No Class: Thanksgiving Break
15
Mon, Dec 02
Sequential Decision-Making
Wed, Dec 04
Reservoir Management
16
Mon, Dec 09
No Class: Project Work