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 Example: Lake Eutrophication
Wed, Sep 11
System Dynamics
Module 2: Systems Simulation and Risk
4
Mon, Sep 16
Simulation Modeling
Wed, Sep 18
Example: Dissolved Oxygen
5
Mon, Sep 23
Uncertainty and Monte Carlo Simulation
Wed, Sep 25
Lab: Monte Carlo Simulation
6
Mon, Sep 30
Monte Carlo: Why It Works
Module 3: Systems Management and Optimization
Wed, Oct 02
Prescriptive Modeling
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
Example: Power Systems and Capacity Expansion
Wed, Oct 23
Economic Dispatch
10
Mon, Oct 28
Prelim 1 Review and Gaussian Plumes
Wed, Oct 30
More Gaussian Plumes and Air Pollution Controls
11
Mon, Nov 04
Fixed Costs and Mixed-Integer Programs
Wed, Nov 06
Unit Commitment
12
Mon, Nov 11
Network Models and Solid Waste Management
Wed, Nov 13
Prelim 2
Module 4: Uncertainty
13
Mon, Nov 18
Stochastic Optimization and Scenario Trees
Wed, Nov 20
Optimization Beyond Mathematical Programming
14
Mon, Nov 25
Prelim 2 Review
Wed, Nov 27
No Class: Thanksgiving Break
15
Mon, Dec 02
No Class: Project Work
Wed, Dec 04
No Class: Project Work
16
Mon, Dec 09
No Class: Project Work