Universidad de Jaén

Module I: Introduction

1. Metaheuristics : Introduction and classification

Module II : Methods based on trajectories

1. Basic local search algorithms
2. simulated annealing
3. Tabu search algorithms
4. Methods based on multiple trajectories
   

Module III : population-based methods 

1. Concept and elements populations based algorithms 
2. Genetic algorithms . Genetic Programming 
3. Differential evolution and other optimization algorithms continuously
4. Social adaptation based metaheuristics 

Module IV . Hybrid Metaheuristics : populations and trajectories 

1. Memetic algorithms and scatter search

Module V. Parallel metaheuristics 

1. Parallel metaheuristics 

The course is divided into two related parts , theory and practice.

The theory will be conducted primarily through master classes , including seminars and debates with which to evaluate the student's participation in the course.

The practical part will be held in the computer lab , through computer practices and seminars.

During the academic year objective tests will be performed to assess the knowledge acquired by the student.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

To pass the course it will be needed to pass both the theoretical and the practical part .

The theoretical part will be evaluated with objective tests of theoretical concepts and practical exercises related to the subject . The practical part of the delivery will be assessed through practical work performed by computer , in the work relating to seminars and presentations raised and supporting memory associated with them . The assessment will be continuous and incremental practices , so as to evaluate both the defense end of each work and the evolution of the student during practice .

The participation and continuous assessment will be determined by evaluating quizzes on theory and exercises in class.

There will be attendance control in theory and practical classes .