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1.251[J]
|
Comparative Land Use and Transportation Planning
|
Focuses on the integration of land use and transportation planning, drawing from cases in both industrialized and developing countries. Highlights how land use and transportation influence the social organization of cities, assigning privileges to certain groups and segregating or negating access to the city to other groups. Covers topics such as accessibility; the use of data, algorithms, and bias; travel demand and travel behavior; governance; transit-oriented development; autonomous vehicles; transportation and real estate; and social, environmental, and health implications of land use and transportation. Develops students' skills to assess relevant policies, interventions, and impacts.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null |
11.526[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.253[J]
|
Transportation Policy, the Environment, and Livable Communities
|
Examines the economic and political conflict between transportation and the environment. Investigates the role of government regulation, green business and transportation policy as a facilitator of economic development and environmental sustainability. Analyzes a variety of international policy problems, including government-business relations, the role of interest groups, non-governmental organizations, and the public and media in the regulation of the automobile; sustainable development; global warming; politics of risk and siting of transport facilities; environmental justice; equity; as well as transportation and public health in the urban metropolis. Provides students with an opportunity to apply transportation and planning methods to develop policy alternatives in the context of environmental politics. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Permission of instructor
|
11.543[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.260[J]
|
Logistics Systems
|
Provides an introduction to supply chain management from both analytical and practical perspectives. Taking a unified approach, students develop a framework for making intelligent decisions within the supply chain. Covers key logistics functions, such as demand planning, procurement, inventory theory and control, transportation planning and execution, reverse logistics, and flexible contracting. Explores concepts such as postponement, portfolio management, and dual sourcing. Emphasizes skills necessary to recognize and manage risk, analyze various tradeoffs, and model logistics systems. SCM.271 meets with SCM.260, but has fewer assignments.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Permission of instructor
|
15.770[J], IDS.730[J], SCM.260[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.261[J]
|
Case Studies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
|
A combination of case studies and industry speakers covering the strategic and operating issues in supply chain transformation. Focuses on the pragmatic creation of supply chain capabilities, including resilience, omnichannel, E2E visibility, entrepreneurship, servitization, E2E automation, and AI.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
2-0-4
| null |
15.771[J], SCM.261[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.263[J]
|
Urban Last-Mile Logistics
|
Explores specific challenges of urban last-mile B2C and B2B distribution in both industrialized and emerging economies. Develops an in-depth understanding of the perspectives, roles, and decisions of all relevant stakeholder groups, from consumers to private sector decision makers and public policy makers. Discusses the most relevant traditional and the most promising innovating operating models for urban last-mile distribution. Introduces applications of the essential quantitative methods for the strategic design and tactical planning of urban last-mile distribution systems, including optimization and simulation. Covers basic facility location problems, network design problems, single- and multi-echelon vehicle routing problems, as well as associated approximation techniques. Requires intermediate coding skills in Python and independent quantitative analyses Python.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
2-0-4
|
SCM.254 or permission of instructor
|
11.263[J], SCM.293[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.265[J]
|
Global Supply Chain Management
|
Focuses on the planning, processes, and activities of supply chain management for companies involved in international commerce. Students examine the end-to-end processes and operational challenges in managing global supply chains, such as the basics of global trade, international transportation, duty, taxes, trade finance and hedging, currency issues, outsourcing, cultural differences, risks and security, and green supply chains issues. Highly interactive format features student-led discussions, staged debates, and a mock trial. Includes assignments on case studies and sourcing analysis, as well as projects and a final exam.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
2-0-4
|
15.761, 15.778, SCM.260, SCM.261, or permission of instructor
|
2.965[J], 15.765[J], SCM.265[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.266
|
Supply Chain and Demand Analytics
|
Focuses on effective supply chain and demand analytics for companies that operate globally, with emphasis on how to plan and integrate supply chain components into a coordinated system. Exposes students to concepts, models and machine learning, and optimization-based algorithms important in supply chain planning, with emphasis on supply chain segmentation, inventory optimization, supply and demand coordination, supply chain resiliency, and flexibility.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
2-0-4
|
15.761 or SCM.260
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.267
|
Statistical Learning in Operations
|
Focuses on applications of machine learning methods, combined with OR techniques, to study a variety of operational problems — from supply chain through revenue management all the way to healthcare management. The class will bring together two different disciplines, Operations Research and Computer Science, to develop both theory and effective techniques for dealing with operational problems.
| false |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.27
|
Studies in Transportation
|
Individual advanced study of a topic in transportation systems, selected with the approval of the instructor.
| true |
Fall, Spring, Summer
|
Graduate
|
rranged
|
Permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.271[J]
|
The Theory of Operations Management
|
Provides mathematical foundations underlying the theory of operations management. Covers both classic and state-of-the-art results in various application domains, including inventory management, supply chain management and logistics, behavioral operations, healthcare management, service industries, pricing and revenue management, and auctions. Studies a wide range of mathematical and analytical techniques, such as dynamic programming, stochastic orders, principal-agent models and contract design, behavioral and experimental economics, algorithms and approximations, data-driven and learning models, and mechanism design. Also provides practical experience in how to apply the theoretical models to solve OM problems in business settings. Specific topics vary from year to year.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
(6.7210 and 6.7700) or permission of instructor
|
15.764[J], IDS.250[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.273[J]
|
Supply Chain Analytics
|
Focuses on effective supply chain strategies for companies that operate globally, with emphasis on how to plan and integrate supply chain components into a coordinated system. Students are exposed to concepts and models important in supply chain planning with emphasis on key tradeoffs and phenomena. Introduces and utilizes key tactics such as risk pooling and inventory placement, integrated planning and collaboration, and information sharing. Lectures, computer exercises, and case discussions introduce various models and methods for supply chain analysis and optimization.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
15.761 or SCM.260
|
15.762[J], IDS.735[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.274[J]
|
Supply Chain: Capacity Analytics
|
Focuses on decision making for system design, as it arises in manufacturing systems and supply chains. Students exposed to frameworks and models for structuring the key issues and trade-offs. Presents and discusses new opportunities, issues and concepts introduced by the internet and e-commerce. Introduces various models, methods and software tools for logistics network design, capacity planning and flexibility, make-buy, and integration with product development. Industry applications and cases illustrate concepts and challenges. Recommended for Operations Management concentrators. Second half-term subject.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
2-0-4
|
15.761, 15.778, or SCM.260
|
15.763[J], IDS.736[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.275[J]
|
Business and Operations Analytics
|
Provides instruction on identifying, evaluating, and capturing business analytics opportunities that create value. Also provides basic instruction in analytics methods and case study analysis of organizations that successfully deployed these techniques.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
2-0-4
|
Permission of instructor
|
IDS.305[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.286[J]
|
Urban Energy Systems and Policy
|
Examines efforts in developing and advanced nations and regions. Examines key issues in the current and future development of urban energy systems, such as technology, use, behavior, regulation, climate change, and lack of access or energy poverty. Case studies on a diverse sampling of cities explore how prospective technologies and policies can be implemented. Includes intensive group research projects, discussion, and debate.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
11.203, 14.01, or permission of instructor
|
11.477[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.303[J]
|
Infrastructure Design for Climate Change
|
In this team-oriented, project-based subject, students work to find technical solutions that could be implemented to mitigate the effects of natural hazards related to climate change, bearing in mind that any proposed measures must be appropriate in a given region's socio-political-economic context. Students are introduced to a variety of natural hazards and possible mitigation approaches as well as principles of design, including adaptable design and design for failure. Students select the problems they want to solve and develop their projects. During the term, officials and practicing engineers of Cambridge, Boston, Puerto Rico, and MIT Facilities describe their approaches. Student projects are documented in a written report and oral presentation. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
0-2-4
|
Permission of instructor
|
11.273[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.322
|
Soil Behavior
|
Detailed study of soil properties with emphasis on interpretation of field and laboratory test data and their use in soft-ground construction engineering. Includes: consolidation and secondary compression; basic strength principles; stress-strain strength behavior of clays, emphasizing effects of sample disturbance, anisotropy, and strain rate; strength and compression of granular soils; and engineering properties of compacted soils. Some knowledge of field and laboratory testing assumed; 1.37 desirable.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
4-0-8
|
1.361
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.351
|
Theoretical Soil Mechanics
|
Presentation of fundamental theories in soil mechanics: field equations of linear elasticity and solutions of boundary value problems. Introduction to finite element method. Steady and transient flow in porous media; applications in confined and unconfined seepage, and one-dimensional consolidation. Introduction to poro-elasticity. Yielding and failure of soils; plasticity theory and limit analyses, with examples for bearing capacity and slope stability. Cam Clay models and critical state theory of soil behavior.
| false |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
1.361
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.361
|
Advanced Soil Mechanics
|
Covers topics in the characterization and nature of soils as multi-phase materials; the principle of effective stress; hydraulic conductivity and groundwater seepage; shear strength and stability analyses; stress-deformation properties, consolidatoin theory and calculation of settlements for clays and sands.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-6
|
1.036
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.364
|
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
|
Methodology for site characterization and geotechnical aspects of the design and construction of foundation systems. Topics include site investigation (with emphasis on in situ testing), shallow (footings and raftings) and deep (piles and caissons) foundations, excavation support systems, groundwater control, slope stability, soil improvement (compaction, soil reinforcement, etc.), and construction monitoring.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-6
|
1.361
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.38
|
Engineering Geology
|
Studies the effect of geologic features and processes on constructed facilities; interaction between the geologic environment and man-made structures, and human activities in general. Planning of subsurface exploration. Engineering geologic characterization of soil and rock, including joint surveys and aspects of sedimented and residual soils. Laboratory on basic geologic identification and mapping techniques. Extensive reading of case histories. Field trip.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-1-8
|
Permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.381
|
Rock Mechanics
|
Introduces theoretical and experimental aspects of rock mechanics and prepares students for rock engineering. Includes review of laboratory and field testing; empirical and analytical methods for describing strength, deformability and conductivity of intact rock and rock masses; fracture mechanics and mechanics of discontinua, including flow through discontinua and hydraulic fracturing; and design and analysis of rock slopes and foundations on rock. Also discusses blasting design. Includes term paper/term project.
| false |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
1.361 and 1.38
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.383
|
Underground Construction
|
Provides familiarization with the most important aspects of planning, analysis, design, and construction of underground structures in soil and rock. Covers detailed engineering analysis and design, and major aspects of construction techniques and construction planning. Discusses general planning and economic problems. Includes a major design project involving all aspects of underground construction.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
1.361, 1.38, or permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.39
|
Independent Study in Geotechnical Engineering
|
For graduate students desiring further individual study of topics in geotechnical engineering.
| true |
Fall, Spring, Summer
|
Graduate
|
rranged
|
Permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.462[J]
|
Entrepreneurship in the Built Environment
|
Introduction to entrepreneurship and how it shapes the world we live in. Through experiential learning in a workshop setting, students start to develop entrepreneurial mindset and skills. Through a series of workshops, students are introduced to the concept of Venture Design to create new venture proposals for the built environment as a method to understand the role of the entrepreneur in the fields of design, planning, real estate, and other related industries.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
2-0-4
|
Permission of instructor
|
11.345[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.472[J]
|
Innovative Project Delivery in the Public and Private Sectors
|
Develops a strong strategic understanding of how best to deliver various types of projects in the built environment. Examines the compatibility of various project delivery methods, consisting of organizations, contracts, and award methods, with certain types of projects and owners. Six methods examined: traditional general contracting; construction management; multiple primes; design-build; turnkey; and build-operate-transfer. Includes lectures, case studies, guest speakers, and a team project to analyze a case example.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
2-0-4
| null |
11.344[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.535
|
Mechanics of Materials
|
Introduces the structure and properties of natural and manufactured building materials, including rheology elasticity, fracture mechanics, viscoelasticity and plasticity. Emphasizes effects of molecular and nanoscopic structure, and interactions on macroscopic material behavior. Focuses on design of natural and structural materials. Discusses material aspects of sustainable development. Presents principles of experimental characterization techniques. Explores microscopic and macroscopic mechanical approaches to characterize structure and properties of materials. In laboratory and in-field sessions, students design and implement experimental approaches to characterize natural and building materials and study their interaction with the environment. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-2-7
|
1.050 or permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.541
|
Mechanics and Design of Concrete Structures
|
Studies strength and deformation of concrete under various states of stress; failure criteria; concrete plasticity; and fracture mechanics concepts. Topics include fundamental behavior of reinforced concrete structural systems and their members; basis for design and code constraints; high-performance concrete materials and their use in innovative design solutions; and yield line theory for slabs. Uses behavior models and nonlinear analysis. Covers complex systems, including bridge structures, concrete shells, and containments. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
1.036 or permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.545
|
Atomistic Modeling and Simulation of Materials and Structures
|
Covers multiscale atomistic modeling and simulation methods, with focus on mechanical properties (elasticity, plasticity, creep, fracture, fatigue) of a range of materials (metals, ceramics, proteins, biological materials, biomaterials). Topics include mechanics of materials (energy principles, nano-/micromechanics, deformation mechanisms, size effects, hierarchical biological structures) and atomistic modeling (chemistry, interatomic potentials, chemical reactivity and first-principles methods, visualization, data analysis, numerical methods, supercomputing, data-driven algorithms). Includes interactive computational projects and cloud-based computing. Part I – Basic atomistic and multiscale methods, Part II – Interatomic potentials, Part III – Mechanical properties at multiple scales, Part IV – Materiomics.
| false |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.550
|
Engineering Mechanics
|
Introduction to engineering mechanics, including dimensional analysis, stresses and strength, deformation and strain, elasticity and thermodynamics of reversible processes, energy bounds in linear elasticity, perspectives on elastic instability, fracture and yield design. Focus is on underlying physics laws (conservation of momentum, thermodynamic of reversible and irreversible processes) as applied to truss, beam, and continuum systems.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-2-7
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.562
|
Structural Design Project I
|
Students work in teams to design a long-span structure, emphasizing conceptual design and advanced structural analysis. Subject covers structural systems and construction methods, interdisciplinary collaboration, design strategies for resistance to static and dynamic loading, and simplified calculation methods to validate numerical simulations. Emphasis on oral and visual communication of engineering concepts and students present their projects to leading engineers for feedback.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.563
|
Structural Design Project II
|
Students work in teams to design a tall building, emphasizing the design of vertical load systems, lateral load systems, and floor systems. Uses studies of precedent buildings and metrics of structural performance including material efficiency and embodied carbon to evaluate multiple design concepts. Simplified calculation methods are validated with advanced numerical simulations. Formal presentations will be used to improve oral and visual communication.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.564[J]
|
Environmental Technologies in Buildings
|
Introduction to the study of the thermal and luminous behavior of buildings. Examines the basic scientific principles underlying these phenomena and introduces students to a range of technologies and analysis techniques for designing comfortable indoor environments. Challenges students to apply these techniques and explore the role energy and light can play in shaping architecture. Additional work required of students taking the graduate version.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-2-4
| null |
4.464[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.573[J]
|
Structural Mechanics
|
Applies solid mechanics fundamentals to the analysis of marine, civil, and mechanical structures. Continuum concepts of stress, deformation, constitutive response and boundary conditions are reviewed in selected examples. The principle of virtual work guides mechanics modeling of slender structural components (e.g., beams; shafts; cables, frames; plates; shells), leading to appropriate simplifying assumptions. Introduction to elastic stability. Material limits to stress in design. Variational methods for computational structural mechanics analysis.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
4-0-8
|
2.002
|
2.080[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.575[J]
|
Computational Structural Design and Optimization
|
Research seminar focusing on emerging applications of computation for creative, early-stage structural design and optimization for architecture. Incorporates computational design fundamentals, including problem parameterization and formulation; design space exploration strategies, including interactive, heuristic, and gradient-based optimization; and computational structural analysis methods, including the finite element method, graphic statics, and approximation techniques. Programing experience and familiarity with structural mechanics necessary. Additional work required of students taking graduate version. Limited to 25 total for versions meeting together.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
rranged
|
((1.000 or (6.100A and 6.100B)) and (1.050, 2.001, or 4.462)) or permission of instructor
|
4.450[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.577
|
Data-Centric Engineering Studio (New)
|
Introduction to data-centric engineering based upon the application of methods of statistical physics to a variety of engineering problems, ranging from traffic flow, road roughness assessment, stability of structures, and fracture of materials. Focus on data acquisition, data modeling, and analysis. Studio format culminating in a data-centric student project.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-2-7
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.579
|
Materials in Agriculture, Food Security, and Food Safety
|
Offers a unique perspective on the interplay between advanced materials, agriculture and food. Illustrates the impact that advanced materials-based innovation is imparting to four key areas of agriculture: management of plant diseases, mitigation of saline soil, enhancement of crop yield and productivity, and food safety and food security. Exposes students to engineering design concepts that are germane to biopolymer processing, functionalization and characterization, which will be coupled with hands-on activity in a lab setting. Students regenerate, process and functionalize biopolymers from raw to advanced materials, paving the way for the second part of the class, which centers around a proposed research project that aims at bringing materials-based innovation into agriculture.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.581[J]
|
Structural Dynamics
|
Examines response of structures to dynamic excitation: free vibration, harmonic loads, pulses and earthquakes. Covers systems of single- and multiple-degree-of-freedom, up to the continuum limit, by exact and approximate methods. Includes applications to buildings, ships, aircraft and offshore structures. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-1-8
|
18.03 or permission of instructor
|
2.060[J], 16.221[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.582
|
Design of Steel Structures
|
Provides ability to design and assess steel structures. Steel structures are taught at three levels: the overall structural system (multi-story buildings, wide-span buildings, bridges, masts, and towers); the components of a structural system (floor systems, plate girders, frames, and beams); and the details of structural components (connection types, welding, and bolting). Each level includes a balance among theoretical analysis, design requirements, and construction/cost considerations. Existing structures are used as worked examples.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.583[J]
|
Topology Optimization of Structures
|
Covers free-form topology design of structures using formal optimization methods and mathematical programs, including design of structural systems, mechanisms, and material architectures. Strong emphasis on designing with gradient-based optimizers, finite element methods, and design problems governed by structural mechanics. Incorporates optimization theory and computational mechanics fundamentals, problem formulation, sensitivity analysis; and introduces cutting-edge extensions, including to other and multiple physics.
| false |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null |
2.083[J], 16.215[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.589
|
Studies in Structural Design and Analysis
|
Individual study of advanced subjects under staff supervision. Content arranged to suit the particular requirements of the student and interested members of the staff.
| true |
Fall, Spring, Summer
|
Graduate
|
rranged
|
Permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.61
|
Transport Processes in the Environment
|
Introduces mass transport in environmental flows, with emphasis on river and lake systems. Covers derivation and solutions to the differential form of mass conservation equations. Topics include molecular and turbulent diffusion, boundary layers, dissolution, bed-water exchange, air-water exchange, and particle transport. Meets with 1.061A first half of term. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-1-8
|
1.060
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.63[J]
|
Advanced Fluid Dynamics
|
Fundamentals of fluid dynamics intrinsic to natural physical phenomena and/or engineering processes. Discusses a range of topics and advanced problem-solving techniques. Sample topics include brief review of basic laws of fluid motion, scaling and approximations, creeping flows, boundary layers in high-speed flows, steady and transient, similarity method of solution, buoyancy-driven convection in porous media, dispersion in steady or oscillatory flows, physics and mathematics of linearized instability, effects of shear and stratification. In alternate years, two of the following modules will be offered: I: Geophysical Fluid Dynamics of Coastal Waters, II: Capillary Phenomena, III: Non-Newtonian Fluids, IV: Flagellar Swimming.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
4-0-8
|
18.085 and (2.25 or permission of instructor)
|
2.26[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.631[J]
|
Fluids and Diseases
|
Designed for students in engineering and the quantitative sciences who want to explore applications of mathematics, physics and fluid dynamics to infectious diseases and health; and for students in epidemiology, environmental health, ecology, medicine, and systems modeling seeking to understand physical and spatial modeling, and the role of fluid dynamics and physical constraints on infectious diseases and pathologies. The first part of the class reviews modeling in epidemiology and data collection, and highlights concepts of spatial modeling and heterogeneity. The remainder highlights multi-scale dynamics, the role of fluids and fluid dynamics in physiology, and pathology in a range of infectious diseases. The laboratory portion entails activities aimed at integrating applied learning with theoretical concepts discussed in lectures and covered in problem sets. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| false |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-3-6
| null |
2.250[J], HST.537[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.65
|
Atmospheric Boundary Layer Flows and Wind Energy
|
Introduction into the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) and turbulence, which is critical to applications including renewable energy generation, pollution, weather and climate modeling, and more. Topics include the origins of wind in the atmosphere, an introduction to turbulent flows, the atmosphere and the diurnal cycle; momentum balance, scaling, and TKE; buoyancy, stability, and Coriolis forces; Ekman layer and RANS modeling; experimental methods; data analysis of ABL field measurements; and large eddy simulation.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
1.060 or permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.66
|
Problems in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
|
Individual study in advanced topics as arranged between individual students and staff. Choice of subjects from theoretical, experimental, and practical phases of hydromechanics, hydraulic engineering, water resources, hydrology, and environmental engineering.
| true |
Fall, Spring, Summer
|
Graduate
|
rranged
|
Permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.670[J]
|
Energy Systems for Climate Change Mitigation
|
Reviews the contributions of energy systems to global greenhouse gas emissions, and the levers for reducing those emissions. Lectures and projects focus on evaluating energy systems against climate policy goals, using performance metrics such as cost, carbon intensity, and others. Student projects explore pathways for realizing emissions reduction scenarios. Projects address the climate change mitigation potential of energy technologies (hardware and software), technological and behavioral change trajectories, and technology and policy portfolios. Background in energy systems strongly recommended. Students taking the graduate version complete additional assignments and explore the subject in greater depth.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Permission of instructor
|
10.621[J], IDS.521[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.685[J]
|
Nonlinear Dynamics and Waves
|
A unified treatment of nonlinear oscillations and wave phenomena with applications to mechanical, optical, geophysical, fluid, electrical and flow-structure interaction problems. Nonlinear free and forced vibrations; nonlinear resonances; self-excited oscillations; lock-in phenomena. Nonlinear dispersive and nondispersive waves; resonant wave interactions; propagation of wave pulses and nonlinear Schrodinger equation. Nonlinear long waves and breaking; theory of characteristics; the Korteweg-de Vries equation; solitons and solitary wave interactions. Stability of shear flows. Some topics and applications may vary from year to year.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Permission of instructor
|
2.034[J], 18.377[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.686[J]
|
Nonlinear Dynamics and Turbulence
|
Reviews theoretical notions of nonlinear dynamics, instabilities, and waves with applications in fluid dynamics. Discusses hydrodynamic instabilities leading to flow destabilization and transition to turbulence. Focuses on physical turbulence and mixing from homogeneous isotropic turbulence. Also covers topics such as rotating and stratified flows as they arise in the environment, wave-turbulence, and point source turbulent flows. Laboratory activities integrate theoretical concepts covered in lectures and problem sets. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-2-7
|
1.060A
|
2.033[J], 18.358[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.69
|
Introduction to Coastal Engineering
|
Basic dynamics of ocean surface waves; wave-driven, wind-driven, and tidal currents; boundary layers and sediment transport; and selected engineering applications. Formulation of the boundary-value problem for surface waves, linear plane-wave solution, shoaling, refraction, diffraction, statistical representation, and elements of nonlinearity. Depth-averaged formulation and selected solutions for sea level and currents driven by waves, winds, and tides. Elements of boundary layers, initial sediment motion, and bedload and suspended sediment transport. Alongshore sediment transport and shoreline change. Emphasizes basic principles, mathematical formulation and solution, and physical interpretation, with selected applications and exposure to current research.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
4-0-8
|
1.061
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.692[J]
|
Seakeeping of Ships and Offshore Energy Systems
|
Surface wave theory, conservation laws and boundary conditions, properties of regular surface waves and random ocean waves. Linearized theory of floating body dynamics, kinematic and dynamic free surface conditions, body boundary conditions. Simple harmonic motions. Diffraction and radiation problems, added mass and damping matrices. General reciprocity identities on diffraction and radiation. Ship wave resistance theory, Kelvin wake physics, ship seakeeping in regular and random waves. Discusses point wave energy absorbers, beam sea and head-sea devises, oscillating water column device and Well's turbine. Discusses offshore floating energy systems and their interaction with ambient waves, current and wind, including oil and gas platforms, liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels and floating wind turbines. Homework drawn from real-world applications.
| false |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
4-0-8
|
2.20 and 18.085
|
2.24[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.699[J]
|
Projects in Oceanographic Engineering
|
Projects in oceanographic engineering, carried out under supervision of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution staff. Given at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
| true |
Fall, Spring, Summer
|
Graduate
|
rranged [P/D/F]
|
Permission of instructor
|
2.689[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.713[J]
|
Land-Atmosphere Interactions
|
Topics include the exchange of mass, heat and momentum between the soil, vegetation or water surface and the overlying atmosphere; flux and transport in the turbulent boundary layer; and coupled balance of moisture and energy.
| false |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Permission of instructor
|
12.834[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.714
|
Surface Hydrology
|
Covers observations and theory of the physical processes involved in the hydrologic cycle. Processes considered are rainfall, infiltration, runoff generation, stream flow, evaporation, transpiration,and rainfall interception.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
1.070B or permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.72
|
Groundwater Hydrology
|
Presents the fundamentals of subsurface flow and transport, emphasizing the role of groundwater in the hydrologic cycle, the relation of groundwater flow to geologic structure, and the management of contaminated groundwater. Topics include Darcy equation, flow nets, mass conservation, the aquifer flow equation, heterogeneity and anisotropy, storage properties, regional circulation, unsaturated flow, recharge, stream-aquifer interaction, well hydraulics, flow through fractured rock, numerical models, groundwater quality, contaminant transport processes, dispersion, decay, and adsorption. Includes laboratory and computer demonstrations. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-1-8
|
1.061
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.723
|
Computational Methods for Flow in Porous Media
|
Covers physical, mathematical and simulation aspects of fluid flow and transport through porous media. Conservation equations for multiphase, multicomponent flow. Upscaling of parameters in heterogeneous fields. Modeling of viscous fingering and channeling. Numerical methods for elliptic equations: finite volume methods, multipoint flux approximations, mixed finite element methods, variational multiscale methods. Numerical methods for hyperbolic equations: low-order and high-order finite volume methods, streamline/front-tracking methods. Applications to groundwater contamination, oil and gas reservoir simulation, and geological CO2 sequestration, among others. Limited to graduate students.
| false |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.731
|
Water Resource Systems
|
Surveys optimization and simulation methods for management of water resources. Case studies illustrate linear, quadratic, nonlinear programming and real-time control. Applications include river basin planning, irrigation and agriculture, reservoir operations, capacity expansion, assimilation of remote sensing data, and sustainable resource development. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
1.070B or permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.74
|
Land, Water, Food, and Climate
|
Examines land, water, food, and climate in a changing world, with an emphasis on key scientific questions about the connections between natural resources and food production. Students read and discuss papers on a range of topics, including water and land resources, climate change, demography, agroecology, biotechnology, trade, and food security. Supporting information used for background and context includes data and analysis based on government reports, textbooks, and longer peer-reviewed documents not included in the readings. Provides a broad perspective on one of the defining global issues of this century. Students carry out exercises with relevant data sets, write critiques of key issues, and complete a focused term project. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-6
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.76
|
Aquatic Chemistry
|
Quantitative treatment of chemical processes in aquatic systems such as lakes, oceans, rivers, estuaries, groundwaters, and wastewaters. A brief review of chemical thermodynamics is followed by discussion of acid-base, precipitation-dissolution, coordination, and reduction-oxidation reactions. Emphasis is on equilibrium calculations as a tool for understanding the variables that govern the chemical composition of aquatic systems and the fate of inorganic pollutants.
| false |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Chemistry (GIR) or (5.601 and 5.602)
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.760
|
Carbon Management
|
Introduces the carbon cycle and "climate solutions." Provides specialized knowledge to manage and offset carbon emissions for government entities and large corporations through nature-based solutions and technology. Students prepare a mini-project simulating the assessment of practices and technologies for removing carbon dioxide from the air for a specific organization, which prepares them to become professionals with the skills to help evaluate and manage carbon emissions. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.771
|
Global Change Science
|
Introduces the basic principles and concepts in atmospheric physics, and climate dynamics, through an examination of: greenhouse gases emissions (mainly CO2), global warming, and regional climate change. Case studies are presented for the regional impacts of climate change on extreme weather, water availability, and disease transmission. This subject is an introduction to regional and global environmental problems for students in basic sciences and engineering. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.800
|
Chemicals in the Environment
|
Introduction to environmental chemistry, focusing on the fate and impact of chemicals in both natural and engineered systems. Covers equilibrium reactions (e.g., partitioning, dissolution/precipitation, acid-base, redox, metal complexation), and kinetically-controlled reactions (e.g., photolysis, free radical oxidation). Specific environmental topics covered include heavy metals in natural waters, drinking water, and soils; biogeochemical cycles; radioactivity in the environment; smog formation; greenhouse gases and climate change; and engineering for the prevention and remediation of pollution. Students taking the graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Chemistry (GIR)
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.801[J]
|
Environmental Law, Policy, and Economics: Pollution Prevention and Control
|
Analyzes federal and state regulation of air and water pollution, hazardous waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and production/use of toxic chemicals. Analyzes pollution/climate change as economic problems and failure of markets. Explores the role of science and economics in legal decisions. Emphasizes use of legal mechanisms and alternative approaches (i.e., economic incentives, voluntary approaches) to control pollution and encourage chemical accident and pollution prevention. Focuses on major federal legislation, underlying administrative system, and common law in analyzing environmental policy, economic consequences, and role of the courts. Discusses classical pollutants and toxic industrial chemicals, greenhouse gas emissions, community right-to-know, and environmental justice. Develops basic legal skills: how to read/understand cases, regulations, and statutes. Students taking graduate version explore the subject in greater depth.
| true |
Spring
|
Undergraduate
|
3-0-9
| null |
11.021[J], 17.393[J], IDS.060[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
Social Sciences
|
False
|
1.802[J]
|
Regulation of Chemicals, Radiation, and Biotechnology
|
Focuses on policy design and evaluation in the regulation of hazardous substances and processes. Includes risk assessment, industrial chemicals, pesticides, food contaminants, pharmaceuticals, radiation and radioactive wastes, product safety, workplace hazards, indoor air pollution, biotechnology, victims' compensation, and administrative law. Health and economic consequences of regulation, as well as its potential to spur technological change, are discussed for each regulatory regime. Students taking the graduate version are expected to explore the subject in greater depth.
| true |
Spring
|
Undergraduate
|
3-0-9
|
IDS.060 or permission of instructor
|
11.022[J], IDS.061[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.811[J]
|
Environmental Law, Policy, and Economics: Pollution Prevention and Control
|
Analyzes federal and state regulation of air and water pollution, hazardous waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and production/use of toxic chemicals. Analyzes pollution/climate change as economic problems and failure of markets. Explores the role of science and economics in legal decisions. Emphasizes use of legal mechanisms and alternative approaches (i.e., economic incentives, voluntary approaches) to control pollution and encourage chemical accident and pollution prevention. Focuses on major federal legislation, underlying administrative system, and common law in analyzing environmental policy, economic consequences, and role of the courts. Discusses classical pollutants and toxic industrial chemicals, greenhouse gas emissions, community right-to-know, and environmental justice. Develops basic legal skills: how to read/understand cases, regulations, and statutes. Students taking graduate version explore the subject in greater depth.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null |
11.630[J], 15.663[J], IDS.540[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.812[J]
|
Regulation of Chemicals, Radiation, and Biotechnology
|
Focuses on policy design and evaluation in the regulation of hazardous substances and processes. Includes risk assessment, industrial chemicals, pesticides, food contaminants, pharmaceuticals, radiation and radioactive wastes, product safety, workplace hazards, indoor air pollution, biotechnology, victims' compensation, and administrative law. Health and economic consequences of regulation, as well as its potential to spur technological change, are discussed for each regulator regime. Students taking the graduate version are expected to explore the subject in greater depth.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
IDS.540 or permission of instructor
|
11.631[J], IDS.541[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.813[J]
|
Technology, Globalization, and Sustainable Development
|
Investigates sustainable development, taking a broad view to include not only a healthy economic base, but also a sound environment, stable and rewarding employment, adequate purchasing power and earning capacity, distributional equity, national self-reliance, and maintenance of cultural integrity. Explores national, multinational, and international political and legal mechanisms to further sustainable development through transformation of the industrial state. Addresses the importance of technological innovation and the financial crisis of 2008 and the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and inflation, as well as governmental interventions to reduce inequality.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Permission of instructor
|
11.466[J], 15.657[J], IDS.437[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.818[J]
|
Sustainable Energy
|
Assessment of current and potential future energy systems. Covers resources, extraction, conversion, and end-use technologies, with emphasis on meeting 21st-century regional and global energy needs in a sustainable manner. Examines various energy technologies in each fuel cycle stage for fossil (oil, gas, synthetic), nuclear (fission and fusion) and renewable (solar, biomass, wind, hydro, and geothermal) energy types, along with storage, transmission, and conservation issues. Emphasizes analysis of energy propositions within an engineering, economic and social context. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-1-8
|
Permission of instructor
|
2.65[J], 10.391[J], 11.371[J], 22.811[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.83
|
Environmental Organic Chemistry
|
Focuses on the processes affecting organic compounds in the environment. Uses physical chemical properties to predict chemical transfers between environmental compartments (air, water, sediments, and biota). Uses molecular structure-reactivity relationships to estimate chemical, photochemical, and biochemical transformation rates. Resulting process models are combined to predict environmental concentrations (and related biological exposures) of anthropogenic and natural organic compounds.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
4-0-8
|
5.601, 5.602, and 18.03
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.831
|
Environmental Organic Chemistry
|
Focuses on the processes affecting organic compounds in the environment. Uses physical chemical properties to predict chemical transfers between environmental compartments (air, water, sediments, and biota). Uses molecular properties to estimate chemical, photochemical, and biochemical transformation rates. Resulting process models are combined to predict environmental concentrations (and related biological exposures) of anthropogenic and natural organic compounds.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
4-0-8
|
5.601, 5.602, and 18.03
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.834[J]
|
Exploring Sustainability at Different Scales
|
Develops environmental accounting tools including energy, carbon, materials, land use, and possibly others, from small scales (e.g., products and processes) to larger scales, (e.g., companies, nations and global) to reveal how reoccurring human behavior patterns have dominated environmental outcomes. Involves visiting experts and readings in areas such as ethics, economics, governance, and development to frame core issues in human relationship to the environment and future societies. Explores how local actions, including engineering interventions and behavior change, play out at larger scales associated with the concept of sustainability, and how local actions may be modified to realize sustainability. Class is participatory and includes an exploratory project. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments. Limited to 25.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null |
2.834[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.837
|
Resilience of Living Systems to Environmental Change
|
Takes a multi-scale approach to understanding responses of living systems to perturbation. Mechanisms of stress sensing and response in plants, microbes, and animals from the level of individual cells to whole organisms. Emergent properties of organismal stress and population and community scale. Resilience of ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles to altered environmental conditions. Considers both natural and managed systems, focusing primarily on the terrestrial environment.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.84[J]
|
Atmospheric Chemistry
|
Provides a detailed overview of the chemical transformations that control the abundances of key trace species in the Earth's atmosphere. Emphasizes the effects of human activity on air quality and climate. Topics include photochemistry, kinetics, and thermodynamics important to the chemistry of the atmosphere; stratospheric ozone depletion; oxidation chemistry of the troposphere; photochemical smog; aerosol chemistry; and sources and sinks of greenhouse gases and other climate forcers.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
5.601 and 5.602
|
10.817[J], 12.807[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.841[J]
|
Atmospheric Composition and Global Change
|
Explores how atmospheric chemical composition both drives and responds to climate, with a particular focus on feedbacks via the biosphere. Topics include atmospheric nitrogen; DMS, sulfate, and CLAW; biogenic volatile organic compounds and secondary organic aerosol; wildfires and land use change; atmospheric methane and the oxidative capacity of the troposphere; and air quality and climate and geoengineering.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
1.84
|
12.817[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.842[J]
|
Aerosol and Cloud Microphysics and Chemistry
|
Focuses on understanding how aerosol particles form droplets or ice crystals during several atmospheric processes: determining Earth's radiative balance; heterogeneous chemistry and acid rain; understanding where, when and how much precipitation occurs. Provides tools for understanding the physics of aerosol and cloud element motion; the interaction of particles with water vapor, including phase changes and droplet and ice nucleation; the chemical composition of particles and the effect on cloud formation processes; and the effect of cloud processing on aerosol chemistry. Discusses relevant topics of contemporary interest, e.g., geoengineering and weather modification and volcanic effects. Students taking the graduate version complete different assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Permission of instructor
|
12.814[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.845
|
Introduction to the Terrestrial Carbon Cycle and Ecosystem Ecology
|
Introduces the terrestrial carbon cycle in a climate change context, with a focus on ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry. Discussion-based seminars followed by practical classes to solve climate-related questions.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-2-7
|
1.010 or permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.850[J]
|
Dimensions of Geoengineering
|
Familiarizes students with the potential contributions and risks of using geoengineering technologies to control climate damage from global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Discusses geoengineering in relation to other climate change responses: reducing emissions, removing CO2 from the atmosphere, and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Limited to 100.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
2-0-4
| null |
5.000[J], 10.600[J], 11.388[J], 12.884[J], 15.036[J], 16.645[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.855
|
Air Pollution and Atmospheric Chemistry
|
Provides a working knowledge of basic air quality issues, with emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to investigating the sources and effects of pollution. Topics include emission sources; atmospheric chemistry and removal processes; meteorological phenomena and their impact on pollution transport at local to global scales; air pollution control technologies; health effects; and regulatory standards. Discusses regional and global issues, such as acid rain, ozone depletion and air quality connections to climate change. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments. Recommended for master's level graduate students.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
18.03 or permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.86[J]
|
Methods and Problems in Microbiology
|
Students will read and discuss primary literature covering key areas of microbial research with emphasis on methods and approaches used to understand and manipulate microbes. Preference to first-year Microbiology and Biology students.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null |
7.492[J], 20.445[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.861
|
Physics and Engineering of Renewable Energy Systems
|
Introduction to renewable energy generation in the context of the energy grid system. Focuses on computational analysis of energy systems. Topics include the energy grid and energy markets; fossil fuel generation; wind, solar, hydroelectric, and ocean energy; and energy storage. Tools, including computational models of wind energy generation and energy forecasting algorithms, introduced. Final project focuses on the development of low-carbon, low-cost energy systems. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.87[J]
|
Microbial Genetics and Evolution
|
Covers aspects of microbial genetic and genomic analyses, central dogma, horizontal gene transfer, and evolution.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
4-0-8
|
7.03, 7.05, or permission of instructor
|
7.493[J], 12.493[J], 20.446[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.872[J]
|
Evolutionary and Quantitative Genomics (New)
|
Develops deep quantitative understanding of basic forces of evolution, molecular evolution, genetic variations and their dynamics in populations, genetics of complex phenotypes, and genome-wide association studies. Applies these foundational concepts to cutting-edge studies in epigenetics, gene regulation and chromatin; cancer genomics and microbiomes. Modules consist of lectures, journal club discussions of high-impact publications, and guest lectures that provide clinical correlates. Homework assignments and final projects develop practical experience and understanding of genomic data from evolutionary principles.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
4-0-8
|
Permission of instructor
|
HST.508[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.873
|
Mathematical Modeling of Ecological Systems
|
Centers on explaining and discussing research on the different ecological dynamics emerging in 1-species, 2-species, and multi-species systems across environmental contexts. Builds on ecological theory from a systems perspective to provide quantitative methods to study the expected assembly and persistence patterns of ecological systems. Lectures address phenomenological and mechanistic understanding through graphical, analytical, and numerical analysis.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Calculus II (GIR)
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.878[J]
|
Nuclear Energy and the Environment: Waste, Effluents, and Accidents (New)
|
Introduces the essential knowledge for understanding nuclear waste management. Includes material flow sheets for nuclear fuel cycle, waste characteristics, sources of radioactive wastes, compositions, radioactivity and heat generation, chemical processing technologies, geochemistry, waste disposal technologies, environmental regulations and the safety assessment of waste disposal. Covers different types of wastes: uranium mining waste, low-level radioactive waste, high-level radioactive waste and fusion waste. Provides the quantitative methods to compare the environmental impact of different nuclear and other energy-associated waste. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Permission of instructor
|
22.78[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.881[J]
|
Genomics and Evolution of Infectious Disease
|
Provides a thorough introduction to the forces driving infectious disease evolution, practical experience with bioinformatics and computational tools, and discussions of current topics relevant to public health. Topics include mechanisms of genome variation in bacteria and viruses, population genetics, outbreak detection and tracking, strategies to impede the evolution of drug resistance, emergence of new disease, and microbiomes and metagenomics. Discusses primary literature and computational assignments. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Biology (GIR) and (1.000 or 6.100B)
|
HST.538[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.89
|
Environmental Microbial Biogeochemistry
|
Provides a thorough introduction to biogeochemical cycling from the vantage point of microbial physiology. Emphasizes molecular mechanisms, experimental design and methodology, hypothesis testing, and applications. Topics include aerobic and anaerobic respiration, trace metals, secondary metabolites, redox, plant-microbe interactions, carbon storage, agriculture, and bioengineering. Formal lectures and in-depth discussions of foundational and contemporary primary literature. Students use knowledge of microbial metabolisms to develop final projects on applied solutions to problems in agriculture and biogeochemistry. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
3-0-9
|
Biology (GIR)
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.899
|
Career Reengineering Program and Professional Development Workshops
|
For students in the 10-month Career Reengineering Program sponsored by the School of Engineering. Limited to CRP fellows.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
1-0-0 [P/D/F]
|
Permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.95[J]
|
Teaching College-Level Science and Engineering
|
Participatory seminar focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching science and engineering in higher education. Topics include theories of adult learning; course development; promoting active learning, problemsolving, and critical thinking in students; communicating with a diverse student body; using educational technology to further learning; lecturing; creating effective tests and assignments; and assessment and evaluation. Students research and present a relevant topic of particular interest. Appropriate for both novices and those with teaching experience.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
2-0-2 [P/D/F]
| null |
5.95[J], 7.59[J], 8.395[J], 18.094[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.968
|
Graduate Studies in Civil and Environmental Engineering
|
Individual study, research, or laboratory investigations at the graduate level under faculty supervision.
| true |
Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer
|
Graduate
|
rranged
|
Permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.976
|
Graduate Professional Development Seminar
|
Covers professional development topics and provides hands-on practice of these skills. Students participate in a series of written and oral communication workshops. Other topics include networking skills, work-life balance, mentoring, and career planning. Features an alumni panel showcasing a range of post-PhD careers. Limited to second-year graduate students in CEE.
| true |
Fall
|
Graduate
|
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.977
|
Research Mentorship in Civil and Environmental Engineering
|
Graduate students mentor an undergraduate student in research for 30 hours per week during the Independent Activities Period (IAP) to help create a self-contained project. Students introduce the project through selected readings and meetings that clearly explain how the undergraduate project fits within the scope of the larger work/research of the graduate student, meet regularly to discuss progress on the project, provide guidance in the creation of a poster presentation that the undergraduate will deliver at the end of IAP, and attend and provide written feedback on the presentations of all mini-UROP participants.
| true |
IAP
|
Graduate
|
0-3-0 [P/D/F]
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.982
|
Research in Civil and Environmental Engineering
|
For research assistants in the department, when assigned research is not used for thesis but is approved for academic credit. Credit for this subject may not be used for any degree granted by Course 1.
| true |
Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer
|
Graduate
|
rranged [P/D/F]
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.984
|
Teaching Experience in Civil and Environmental Engineering
|
Provides classroom teaching experience under the supervision of faculty member(s). Students prepare instructional material, deliver lectures, grade assignments, and prepare a teaching portfolio to be submitted at the end of term. Students must send the subject title and the name of the lead instructor for the subject to the 1.984 instructor during or prior to the first week of the semester. Enrollment limited by availability of suitable teaching assignments.
| true |
Fall, Spring
|
Graduate
|
0-3-0
|
Permission of instructor
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.997
|
Practicum Training in Civil and Environmental Engineering
|
For graduate CEE students participating in curriculum-related, off-campus experiences in civil, environmental, and transportation engineering or related areas. Before enrolling, students must verify the internship arrangements by submitting a memo or email from the sponsoring company or organization and also from their Academic Advisor. At the conclusion of the training, the students will submit a final report for review and approval by their Academic Advisor. Can be taken for up to 3 units. Prior to enrolling, contact the CEE Academic Programs Office for procedures and restrictions.
| true |
Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer
|
Graduate
|
rranged [P/D/F]
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.998
|
Practicum Training in Civil and Environmental Engineering
|
For undergraduate CEE students participating in curriculum-related off-campus experiences in civil and environmental engineering or related areas. Before enrolling, students must have an offer from a company or organization and must have prior approval from their CEE academic advisor. At the conclusion of the training, the students will submit a final report for review and approval by their Academic Advisor. Can be taken for up to 3 units. Prior to enrolling, contact the CEE Academic Programs Office for procedures and restrictions.
| true |
Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer
|
Undergraduate
|
rranged [P/D/F]
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.999
|
Undergraduate Studies in Civil and Environmental Engineering
|
Individual study, research, or laboratory investigations under faculty supervision.
| true |
Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer
|
Undergraduate
|
rranged
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.C01
|
Machine Learning for Sustainable Systems
|
Building on core material in 6.C01, emphasizes the design and operation of sustainable systems. Illustrates how to leverage heterogeneous data from urban services, cities, and the environment, and apply machine learning methods to evaluate and/or improve sustainability solutions. Provides case studies from various domains, such as transportation and urban mobility, energy and water resources, environmental monitoring, infrastructure sensing and control, climate adaptation, and disaster resilience. Projects focus on using machine learning to identify new insights or decisions that can help engineer sustainability in societal-scale systems. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments. Students cannot receive credit without completion of the core subject 6.C01.
| true |
Spring
|
Undergraduate
|
1-1-4
|
6.C01 and ((1.000 and 1.010) or permission of instructor)
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.C25[J]
|
Real World Computation with Julia
|
Focuses on algorithms and techniques for writing and using modern technical software in a job, lab, or research group environment that may consist of interdisciplinary teams, where performance may be critical, and where the software needs to be flexible and adaptable. Topics include automatic differentiation, matrix calculus, scientific machine learning, parallel and GPU computing, and performance optimization with introductory applications to climate science, economics, agent-based modeling, and other areas. Labs and projects focus on performant, readable, composable algorithms, and software. Programming will be in Julia. Expects students to have some familiarity with Python, Matlab, or R. No Julia experience necessary.
| true |
Fall
|
Undergraduate
|
3-0-9
|
6.100A, 18.03, and 18.06
|
6.C25[J], 12.C25[J], 16.C25[J], 18.C25[J], 22.C25[J]
| false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.C51
|
Machine Learning for Sustainable Systems
|
Building on core material in 6.C51, emphasizes the design and operation of sustainable systems. Students learn to leverage heterogeneous data from urban services, cities, and the environment, and apply machine learning methods to evaluate and/or improve sustainability solutions. Provides case studies from various domains, such as transportation and mobility, energy and water resources, environment monitoring, infrastructure sensing and control, climate adaptation, and disaster resilience. Projects focus on using machine learning to identify new insights or decisions to help engineer sustainability in societal-scale systems. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments. Students cannot receive credit without completion of the core subject 6.C51.
| true |
Spring
|
Graduate
|
1-1-4
|
6.C51 and ((6.3700 and 18.06) or permission of instructor)
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.EPE
|
UPOP Engineering Practice Experience
|
Provides students with skills to prepare for and excel in the world of industry. Emphasizes practical application of career theory and professional development concepts. Introduces students to relevant and timely resources for career development, provides students with tools to embark on a successful internship search, and offers networking opportunities with employers and MIT alumni. Students work in groups, led by industry mentors, to improve their resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, networking abilities, project management, and ability to give and receive feedback. Objective is for students to be able to adapt and contribute effectively to their future employment organizations. A total of two units of credit is awarded for completion of the fall and subsequent spring term offerings. Application required; consult UPOP website for more information.
| true |
Fall, IAP, Spring
|
Undergraduate
|
0-0-1 [P/D/F]
| null | null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
1.EPW
|
UPOP Engineering Practice Workshop
|
Provides sophomores across all majors with opportunities to develop and practice communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to become successful professionals in the workplace, particularly in preparation for their summer industry internship. This immersive, multi-day Team Training Workshop (TTW) is comprised of experiential learning modules focused on expanding skills in areas that employers report being most valuable in the workplace. Modules are led by MIT faculty with the help of MIT alumni and other senior industry professionals. Skills applied through creative simulations, team problem-solving challenges, oral presentations, and networking sessions with prospective employers. Enrollment limited to those in the UPOP program.
| true |
Fall, IAP, Spring
|
Undergraduate
|
1-0-0 [P/D/F]
|
2.EPE
| null | false | false | false |
False
|
False
|
False
|
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