Teaching Genetic Algorithm Using Matlab

Abstract

In this paper, an attractive approach for teaching genetic algorithm (GA) is presented. This approach is based primarily on using MATLAB in implementing the genetic operators: crossover, mutation and selection. A detailed illustrative example is presented to demonstrate that GA is capable of finding global or near-global optimum solutions of multi-modal functions. An application of GA in designing a robust controller for uncertain control systems is also given to show its potential in designing engineering intelligent systems.