Derivative Function Course
Gain expertise in applying derivatives within engineering scenarios. The Derivative Function Course transforms multivariable calculus, constraints, Hessians, and Lagrange multipliers into practical instruments for optimisation, sensitivity evaluation, and assured mathematical modelling in design problems.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
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What Will I Learn?
This course provides a concise, practical guide to mastering constrained optimisation for engineering design challenges. Participants will learn to convert physical needs into objective functions and constraints, utilise partial derivatives, gradients, Hessians, and KKT conditions, and validate solutions through sensitivity analysis, clear documentation, and practical engineering factors in an efficient format.
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Develop Skills
- Formulate constrained optimisation models by converting practical designs into precise mathematical forms.
- Rapidly compute and validate derivatives including gradients, Hessians, and KKT conditions in real applications.
- Resolve design optimisation problems with two variables by evaluating interior, boundary, and corner solutions.
- Convert engineering constraints into mathematical limits covering safety, units, and practicality.
- Communicate optimisation outcomes effectively with optimal parameters, verification, and justifications.
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