151-0563-01L  Dynamic Programming and Optimal Control

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersR. D'Andrea
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
151-0563-01 VDynamic Programming and Optimal Control
The lecture will start in the 2nd week of the Semester.
2 hrs
Wed13:15-15:00HG E 7 »
09.11.12:15-15:00HG G 5 »
R. D'Andrea
151-0563-01 UDynamic Programming and Optimal Control
The exercise will start in the 2nd week of the Semester.
1 hrs
Wed15:15-16:00HG G 3 »
R. D'Andrea

Catalogue data

AbstractIntroduction to Dynamic Programming and Optimal Control.
ObjectiveCovers the fundamental concepts of Dynamic Programming & Optimal Control.
ContentDynamic Programming Algorithm; Deterministic Systems and Shortest Path Problems; Infinite Horizon Problems, Bellman Equation; Deterministic Continuous-Time Optimal Control.
LiteratureDynamic Programming and Optimal Control by Dimitri P. Bertsekas, Vol. I, 3rd edition, 2005, 558 pages, hardcover.
Prerequisites / NoticeRequirements: Knowledge of advanced calculus, introductory probability theory, and matrix-vector algebra.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersR. D'Andrea
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.
Mode of examinationwritten 150 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationThe final grade is based on the session exam, an optional in-class quiz, and optional programming exercises: The grade of the quiz may contribute 20% to the final grade, but only if it helps improving the final grade. The average grade of the programming exercises may contribute 20% to the final grade, but only if it helps improving the final grade.
Written aidsOne A4 sheet of paper (2 pages, handwritten or computer typed)
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