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BME 411Optimization and Numerical Methods

Units
0.50
Faculty
Engineering
Subject
Biomedical Engineering

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Interpolation and curve fitting, root-finding methods, local and global optimization methods, constrained optimization, multiobjective and multidisciplinary design optimization for biomedical applications.

Prerequisites

Antirequisites

  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • SYDE411 - Optimization and Numerical Methods (0.50)

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 0014944100 / 105TTh 14:30–15:50
TUT 1014945100 / 105F 11:30–12:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

56% liked it79% easy50% useful

From 9 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • The content seemed more intimidating during lectures, but the actual assessments were reasonable and simple. Even the final exam, which seemed difficult while writing it, was graded generously.

    Dec 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Not a bad course with Nasser.

    Nov 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Seemingly useful course. First half is a lot of review from high-school and 'algorithmy 'search methods.

    Oct 2018 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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