Course NO    : EM504
Course Title  : Evolutionary Algorithms
Credits          : 2
Prerequisite  : None

 
Course Content Time Allocated
L T P A
  Introduction
  • Terminology Concept of natural evolution, Biological terminology
2      
  Genetic Algorithm
  • Basic genetic operators; reproduction, crossover, mutation; computer implementation, size of populations, applications
6 2    
  Numerical Optimization     
  • Binary and floating point representations, Fine local tuning, Handling constrained problems, Applications
6 2    
  Evolution Strategies     
  • Comparision of evolution strategies and genetic algorithms, Multimodel optimization, Multiobjective optimization
2      
  Evolution Programs      
  • Evolution Programs for discrete problems, Machine learning, Evolution programs and heuristics, Applications
8 2    
  Total = 24 + 6 = 30 24 6    



 
Assessment Percentage Mark
Continuous Assessment   100
Assignment 40  
Course work 60  
Written Examinations    
Mid-Semester    
End of Semester    

Notation Used :
L - Lectures
T - Tutorials
P - Practical works
A - Assignments

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