Calculus of variations and Gateaux and Frechet derivatives. Optimization in dynamic systems and Pontryagin?s principle. Invariant Imbedding and deterministic and stochastic Dynamic Programming. Numerical solutions of optimal control problems. Min-max problems and differential games. Extensive treatment of Linear Quadratic Problems.

Prerequisites: ECE 230A or ME 243A or equivalent

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A fantastic introduction to continuous-time signal analysis; his lectures were always rich in information and included in-class examples of the content, which made attending highly rewarding. His exams are challenging yet never unfair if you have a solid understanding of the material. Overall one of the best professors I have had thus far, 10/10.

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