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IAP 2012: ESD Offerings
ESD.S30 Electric Power System Modeling for a Low Carbon Economy
This 5-session intensive course (January 23-27 from 9:00am-1:00pm) will present power system analysis techniques that will help in modeling and understanding the role of electric power systems in a carbon-constrained economy. The massive deployment of intermittent renewable electricity generation, the anticipated surge of active demand response or the development of smart grids are among the challenges that have to be faced by the mathematical models for optimization, analysis and simulation of the complex decision making processes in power systems. Models will be described in the first part of each session and they will be actually used and evaluated in the second part. Instructors will be available afterwards for individual discussions.
M. Webster
ESD.035J Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping
(Same subject as 16.810J)
Prereq: 16.01, 16.02 or 2.001, 2.002 or permission of instructor
Develops initial competency in engineering design by taking a holistic view. Conceiving, designing, manufacturing and testing a system component such as a complex structural part. Activities include hand sketching, CAD modeling, CAE analysis, CAM programming, and operation of CNC machining equipment. Focuses on the complementary roles of human creativity as well as the design process itself. Designs are executed by pairs of students who enter their products in a design competition. Enrollment may be limited.
O. de Weck
ESD.054 Engineering Leadership
(New)
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Exposes students to the models and methods of engineering leadership within the contexts of conceiving, designing, implementing and operating products, processes and systems. Introduces models and theories, such as the 4 Capabilities Framework and the Capabilities of Effective Engineering Leaders. Discusses the appropriate times and reasons to use particular models to deliver engineering success. Includes guest speakers, team projects, and video analysis of team performance. Preference to students in the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership Program.
E. Crawley, K. Zolot
ESD.262J Supply Chain Leadership
(Same subject as 1.262J)
Prereq: ESD.260 or permission of instructor
Reinforces supply chain concepts covered in prerequisite coursework and develops management and teamwork skills. Focuses on practical, rather than theoretical, tools, methodologies, and approaches that students will use throughout their supply chain career. Includes guest lectures and a large-scale, team-based simulation game.
J. Goentzel, C. Caplice
ESD.301 Probability and Statistics
(Limited to SDM students except by permission of instructor.)
A highly-condensed review of topics from basic probability through calculus-based statistical analysis. It assumes previous probability and statistics course work, and is designed to be an intensive review for incoming SDM students.
J. Orloff
ESD.62J Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Methods
(Same subject as 16.660J)
(Subject meets with 16.853)
Prereq: None
URL: http://web.mit.edu/1.149/www/
Covers the fundamental principles, practices and tools of lean six sigma methods that underlay modern organizational productivity approaches applied in aerospace, automotive, health care, and other sectors. Includes lectures, active learning exercises, a plant tour, talks by industry practitioners, and videos. One third of the course is devoted to a physical simulation of an aircraft manufacturing enterprise to illustrate the power of lean six sigma methods. Students taking the graduate version complete additional assignments.
A. L. Weigel, E.M. Murman
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