AM 232Applied Optimal Control
Introduces optimal control theory and computational optimal control algorithms. Topics include: calculus of variations, minimum principle, dynamic programming, HJB equation, linear-quadratic regulator, direct and indirect computational methods, and engineering application of optimal control. (Formerly AMS 232.)
Prerequisite(s): AM 114 or AM 214, or ECE 240 or ECE 241, or MATH 145. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students. Undergraduates may enroll by permission of the instructor.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Soc Sci 2 363 | W. Kang | Closed 12/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mo (Steve) Kang | 4.1 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 100% | 7 |
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