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University of Glasgow

Evolutionary Computation and its Applications

This course introduces the foundations of optimization and shows how AI can be applied to real-world science and engineering optimization problems. You will learn about evolutionary computation, a branch of AI for optimization. You will explore two widely used AI-based optimization techniques: genetic algorithms and particle swarm optimization. Along the way, you will learn how these methods work, when to use them, and how to implement them in MATLAB toolboxes to solve design and decision-making problems. The course combines core concepts with practical science and engineering case studies, helping you move from theory to application. By the end of the course, you will be able to define optimization problems and use AI methods to obtain solutions in realistic contexts. In partnership with MathWorks, enrolled learners receive access to MATLAB for the duration of the course.

Status: Applied Mathematics
Status: Engineering
BeginnerCourse8 hours

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EJ

5.0Reviewed Nov 23, 2025

Thanks to this course, I can now confidently use MATLAB to solve optimization problems with evolutionary algorithms. Practical skills that immediately paid off!

QH

5.0Reviewed Nov 9, 2025

Very excellent talk, really enjoyed the lecture!!!

DD

5.0Reviewed Nov 21, 2025

This course revolutionized my approach to complex optimization problems with practical evolutionary computation techniques.

WW

5.0Reviewed Nov 20, 2025

This course demystifies evolutionary algorithms with clear explanations and practical examples, making complex optimization techniques accessible to all engineers and scientists.

QH

5.0Reviewed Nov 9, 2025

Amazing lectures, I have learnt a lot. Many thanks.

MM

5.0Reviewed Dec 1, 2025

The instructor’s expertise in genetic programming and evolutionary strategies brought real world relevance to abstract concepts like multi-objective optimization.

SS

5.0Reviewed Nov 20, 2025

The course’s emphasis on robustness and adaptability in evolutionary solutions has equipped me to handle noisy data and dynamic environments in real-time control systems.

JW

5.0Reviewed Nov 23, 2025

Finally, a course that explains why evolutionary algorithms work, not just how to use them. Deepened my understanding of AI’s engineering potential!

ZZ

5.0Reviewed Nov 20, 2025

The course’s comparison of evolutionary algorithms with traditional gradient-based methods highlighted their unique advantages in non-convex and high-dimensional problems.

OH

5.0Reviewed Nov 23, 2025

This course bridged the gap between theoretical AI and practical engineering. Every module had clear, actionable takeaways!

LL

5.0Reviewed Dec 1, 2025

Great! This course is a must for anyone interested in nature inspired problem solving.

MJ

5.0Reviewed Dec 1, 2025

The comparison between traditional math optimization and evolutionary computation was eye opening. It clarified why AI methods are so powerful!

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