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  • 2.017J / 1.015J Design of Systems Operating in Random Environments, Spring 2006 
    Hover, Franz; Triantafyllou, Michael (2006-06)
    This class covers the principles for optimal performance and survival of extreme events in a random environment; linear time invariant systems and Fourier transform; random processes, autocorrelation function, and power ...
  • 2.019 Design of Ocean Systems, Fall 2005 
    Chryssostomidis, Chryssostomos; Hover, Franz (2005-12)
    This course is the completion of the cycle of designing, implementing and testing an ocean system, including hardware and software implementation, that begins with 2.017J. Design lectures are given in hydrodynamics, power ...
  • 2.019 Design of Ocean Systems I (13.017), Spring 2002 
    Consi, Thomas R., 1956-; Hover, Franz S. (2002-06)
    A two-semester subject sequence (of which this is the first half) that demonstrates the design process through its application to a working model-scale ocean system. Emphasis is on carrying out the design and implementation ...
  • 20.441 / 2.79J / 3.96J / HST.522J Biomaterials-Tissue Interactions (BE.441), Fall 2003 
    Yannas, Ioannis; Spector, Myron (2003-12)
    This course is an introduction to principles of materials science and cell biology underlying the design of medical implants, artificial organs, and matrices for tissue engineering. Topics include methods for biomaterials ...
  • 20.453J / 2.771J / HST.958J Biomedical Information Technology (BE.453J), Spring 2005 
    Dewey, C. Forbes (Clarence Forbes) (2005-06)
    The objective of this subject is to teach the design of contemporary information systems for biological and medical data. These data are growing at a prodigious rate, and new information systems are required. This subject ...
  • 2.081J / 16.230J Plates and Shells, Spring 2006 
    Wierzbicki, Tomasz (2006-06)
    This course explores the following topics: derivation of elastic and plastic stress-strain relations for plate and shell elements; the bending and buckling of rectangular plates; nonlinear geometric effects; post-buckling ...
  • 2.093 Computer Methods in Dynamics, Fall 2002 
    Bathe, Klaus-Jürgen (2002-12)
    Formulation of finite element methods for analysis of dynamic problems in solids, structures, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Computer calculation of matrices and numerical solution of equilibrium equations by direct ...
  • 2.094 Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Fluids, Spring 2008 
    Kim, Do-Nyun; Bathe, Klaus-Jürgen (2008-06)
    This course presents finite element theory and methods for general linear and nonlinear analyses. Reliable and effective finite element procedures are discussed with their applications to the solution of general problems ...
  • 2.12 Introduction to Robotics, Fall 2004 
    Asada, H. (Haruhiko) (2004-12)
    This course provides an overview of robot mechanisms, dynamics, and intelligent controls. Topics include planar and spatial kinematics, and motion planning; mechanism design for manipulators and mobile robots, multi-rigid-body ...
  • 2.141 Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems, Fall 2002 
    Hogan, Neville John (2002-12)
    Mathematical modeling of complex engineering systems at a level of detail compatible with the design and implementation of modern control systems. Wave-like and diffusive energy transmission systems. Multiport energy storing ...
  • 21H.421 Introduction to Environmental History, Spring 2004 
    Ritvo, Harriet (2004-06)
    This seminar provides a historical overview of the interactions between people and their environments. Focusing primarily on the experience of Europeans in the period after Columbus, the subject explores the influence of ...
  • 22.00J / 1.021J / 2.030J / 3.021J / 10.333J / 18.361J / HST.558J Introduction to Modeling and Simulation, Spring 2006 
    Yip, Sidney; Beers, Kenneth J.; Buehler, Markus J.; Hadjiconstantinou, Nicolas G (Nicholas George); Mirny, Leonid A.; Bazant, Martin Z.; Marzari, Nicola; Powell, Adam C.; Radovitzky, Raul A.; Rosales, Rodolfo; Ulm, F.-J. (Franz-Josef) (2006-06)
    Basic concepts of computer modeling in science and engineering using discrete particle systems and continuum fields. Techniques and software for statistical sampling, simulation, data analysis and visualization. Use of ...
  • 22.00J / 1.021J / 3.021J / 10.333J / 18.361J / 2.030J / HST.558 Introduction to Modeling and Simulation, Spring 2002 
    Yip, Sidney; Powell, Adam C.; Bazant, Martin Z.; Carter, W. Craig; Marzari, Nicola; Rosales, Rodolfo; White, Jacob K.; Cao, Jianshu; Hadjiconstantinou, Nicolas G (Nicholas George); Mirny, Leonid A.; Trout, Bernhardt L.; Ulm, F.-J. (Franz-Josef) (2002-06)
    Basic concepts of computer modeling in science and engineering using discrete particle systems and continuum fields. Techniques and software for statistical sampling, simulation, data analysis and visualization. Use of ...
  • 22.314J / 1.56J / 2.084J Structural Mechanics in Nuclear Power Technology, Spring 2004 
    Kazimi, Mujid S.; Buyukozturk, O. (Oral) (2004-06)
    Structural components in nuclear power plant systems, their functional purposes, operating conditions, and mechanical-structural design requirements. Combines mechanics techniques with models of material behavior to determine ...
  • 2.23 Hydrofoils and Propellers (13.04), Fall 2003 
    Sclavounos, Paul D.; Kimball, Richard Warren, 1963- (2003-12)
    Theory and design of hydrofoil sections; lifting and thickness problems for sub-cavitating sections, unsteady flow problems. Computer-aided design of low drag, cavitation free sections. Lifting line and lifting surface ...
  • 2.25 Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Fall 2002 
    Sonin, A. A.; McKinley, Gareth H. (2002-12)
    Survey of principal concepts and methods of fluid dynamics. Mass conservation, momentum, and energy equations for continua. Navier-Stokes equation for viscous flows. Similarity and dimensional analysis. Lubrication theory. ...
  • 2.29 Numerical Fluid Mechanics, Spring 2007 
    Schmidt, Henrik (2007-06)
    This course introduces students to MATLAB®. Numerical methods include number representation and errors, interpolation, differentiation, integration, systems of linear equations, and Fourier interpolation and transforms. ...
  • 24.901 Language and its Structure I: Phonology, Fall 2002 
    Steriade, Donca; Kenstowicz, Michael (2002-12)
    24.901 is designed to give you a preliminary understanding of how the sound systems of different languages are structured, how and why they may differ from each other. The course also aims to provide you with analytical ...
  • 2.51 Intermediate Heat and Mass Transfer, Fall 2001 
    Lienhard, John H., 1961- (2001-12)
    Analysis, modeling, and design of heat and mass transfer processes with application to common technologies. Unsteady heat conduction in one or more dimensions, steady conduction in multidimensional configurations, numerical ...
  • 2.57 Nano-to-Macro Transport Processes, Fall 2004 
    Chen, Gang (2004-12)
    This course provides parallel treatments of photons, electrons, phonons, and molecules as energy carriers, aiming at fundamental understanding and descriptive tools for energy and heat transport processes from nanoscale ...
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