A course in optimization and modelling for first year engineering students who desire a higher capability in the application of the modelling of engineering systems, and seek to acquire a set of optimization tools that can be applied to various engineering applications. The course will introduce fundamental engineering systems concepts and methods with real-world projects related to critical contemporary issues. The course includes lectures on the following topics: complex systems, network modelling, system dynamics, optimization methods, infrastructure system design and behaviour and decision making.

This course in intended for first year engineering students.