ME 239: Optimal Control

2015-16 2016-17 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2024-25 → 2017-18 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 349

Prerequisites: EE 215, EE 235/ME 235

Description: Presents the theory of stochastic optimal control systems and methods for their design and analysis. Covers principles of optimization; Lagrange’s equation; linear-quadratic-Gaussian control; certainty-equivalence; the minimum principle; the Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equation; and the algebraic Ricatti equation.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with EE 239.

Credit: May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor.

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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: EE 239 / ME 239
Year F W S Su Total
2022-23 5/25 5/25
2021-22 8/25 8/25