FSF3828 Selected Topics in Optimization and Systems Theory 7.5 credits

The contents of the course is given by a theme within optimization, systems theory or systems engineering, which is determined by the student and the coordinator jointly.

The theme may be individual for each student or common for all.

The student should acquire special competence within the field of the theme, and present the results in writing and orally in front of the other students.

After completing the course the student should

• be proficient in reading, summarizing, and presenting, in writing as well as orally to groups, various scientific articles in optimization, systems theory or systems engineering.
• be able to actively participate in discussions about articles presented by other students in the course.
• have obtained special competence within a subfield of optimization, systems theory or systems engineering.

A Master degree including at least 30 university credits (hp) in in Mathematics (Calculus, Linear algebra, Differential equations and transform method), and further at least  6 hp in Mathematical Statistics, 6 hp in Numerical analysis and 6 hp in Optimization.

Completed master and/or PhD courses relevant for the current theme of the course.

Announced when the course starts. Depending on the topic, mainly research papers and text book material will be used,

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• PRO1 - Project, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Projects. Seminars.

Successful completion of the project, including the presentations and active participation in seminars.

Johan Karlsson

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.