| |
|
Spring 2010 6.070/ SP.705J Electronics
Project Laboratory Introduction to electronics test
equipment such as oscilloscopes, meters (voltage, resistance
inductance, capacitance, etc.), and signal generators. Hands-on format
emphasizes individual instruction and development of skills, such as
soldering, assembly, and troubleshooting. Students build and keep an
electronics kit, such as a radio, to serve as
the vehicle for learning about electronics test and measurement
equipment.
Intended for students without a previous background in electronics.
Enrollment
may be limited. For more information contact Jim Bales, bales@mit.edu 6.072/ SP.702J Introduction to Digital Electronics Steve Banzaert Edgerton Center U (0-3-3) M2-5 in 4-402 Design your own circuits for times when off-the-shelf solutions are not available. Seminar begins with assembly of a utility board. Weekly labs cover digital logic gates, memory elements, and finite-state machine design. Seminar concludes with a team-based design project. Preference given to freshmen. Maximum of 10 students per term, lottery at the first class session if oversubscribed. For more information contact Steve Banzaert, sgtist@mit.edu. 6.163 Strobe Project Laboratory Jim Bales Edgerton Center U (2-8-2) MW12-1 in 1-149 + Lab TBD in 4-410 A project laboratory for the application of electronic flash sources to measurement and photography. First half covers fundamentals of photography and electronic flashes, including experiments on application of electronic flash to photography,stroboscopy, motion analysis, high-speed videography. In the second half, students work in small groups to select, design, and execute independent projects in measurement or photography that apply techniques learned. Enrollment limited, and attendance at the first lecture is required to enroll. 12 Engineering Design Points. For more information contact Dr. Jim Bales, bales@mit.edu. SP.710 Electronics Fabrication & Design I (Special Topics at the Edgerton Center) Tony Caloggero Edgerton Center U (0-3-0) (P/D/F) F1-3 in 4-409 Explore the science and art of building electronic devices.
Using soldering techniques, each student builds the circuit board for a power
supply from a kit. The circuit is then installed into a case. In the
process, students decide what connectors are required, where to place them, and
how to incorporate a meter to measure the output voltage. After half a
term, each student will take home a completed project. No previous
electronics experience necessary. SP.711 Electronics Fabrication &
Design II (Special Topics at the Edgerton
Center) Learn the printed circuit board (PCB) technologies that
enabled the electronics revolution. Students will explore techniques
for making
their own boards using computer based design tools. Each student will
design
and fabricate a PCB, and will have the opportunity to build it
into
useful circuits. No previous electronics experience (not even SP.710)
necessary. Can be taken in sequence with SP.710. SP.718 Developing World Prosthetics (Special Topics at the
Edgerton Center) The course is open to all persons with a general interest in physical rehabilitation. The class will teach students about the basics of human walking and give an overview of different types of gait disabilities, as well as the available technologies that address those disabilities. Patient perspective as well as current areas of research will be presented. Topics will focus on lower-limb disabilities such as polio, above-knee, and below-knee amputation, and will cover both developed and developing world techniques for overcoming these disabilities. Teams of 3 to 5 students will be expected to manufacture a prototype by the end of term. The projects will focus on low-cost orthotic and prosthetic knee designs for the developing world, as specified by our partner organizations in India (Jaipur Foot Organization) and Guatemala (Range of Motion Project). For more information, contact Ken Endo, kene@mit.edu. SP.722/2.722 D-Lab II: Design Addresses
problems faced by underserved communities with a focus on design,
experimentation, and prototyping processes. Particular attention placed
on constraints faced when designing for developing countries.
Multidisciplinary teams work on long-term projects in collaboration
with community partners, field practitioners, and experts in relevant
fields. Topics covered include design for affordability, manufacture,
sustainability, and strategies for working effectively with community
partners and customers. Students may continue projects begun in SP.721. For more information, contact Amy Smith, abs@mit.edu SP.723/11.473 D-Lab III: Dissemination Focuses
on disseminating innovations among underserved communities, especially
in developing countries. Students work in teams to complete a term
project based on their own “Big Idea.” Structured around MIT and
external competitions; e.g., students enter the MIT IDEAS Competition.
Includes an online forum discussion, hands-on learning, student-led
case studies, and a final proposal or social-business plan for
implementing an innovation. Emphasis on theory, practice, tools and
skills related to building partnerships and piloting, financing,
implementing, and scaling-up a selected innovation for the common good.
The ”practice” component is taught via case studies and guest
lecturers. No trips are formally associated with the class, but some
students elect to pursue a summer implementation of the dissemination
of their innovation. Enrollment limited to 30. For more information, contact Susan Murcott, murcott@mit.edu or Alice Amsden, amsden@mit.edu. SP.725 D-Lab: Health Technologies for the Developing World D-Lab Health will provide a multi-disciplinary approach to global health technology design using real world projects and partners. The course will explore the current state of global health challenges, and teach students how to design medical technologies that address those problems. Students will use medical technology design kits to encourage an accelerated introduction medical device design for developing countries. Example kits include: mobile health informatics, instrument design, diagnostics, microfluidics and drug delivery systems. Guest speakers in global health technology will cover fundamental topics in developing world health challenges. During the Spring Break, students will travel to Nicaragua and work with our community partner's health professionals to obtain direct knowledge of their medical device challenges. As a final class deliverable, students will create a product design solution to address the challenges observed in the field with the help of the kits. The resulting medical device designs will be prototyped in the summer for continued evaluation and testing. For more information, contact Jose Gomez-Marquez, jfgm@mit.edu. SP.731 Edgerton Center Undergraduate Teaching An opportunity for undergraduate students to participate in teaching and tutoring Edgerton Center subjects and seminars. Permission of Edgerton Center staff required. For more information, contact Jim Bales, bales@mit.edu. SP.732 Edgerton Center Graduate Teaching An opportunity for graduate students to participate in teaching and tutoring Edgerton Center subjects and seminars. Permission of Edgerton Center staff required. For more information, contact Jim Bales, bales@mit.edu. SP.747 Creative Imaging Subject centered around both film and digital photography. Students use chemical darkrooms, scanners, digital printers and cameras, and video capture equipment. Software used includes Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere. Subject deals with photography with emphasis on the interplay between classical chemical and digital techniques. Each student is expected to develop a creative imaging term project of their own choice. Intermediate goals are set. For more information contact Thery Mislick, tcmislic@mit.edu. SP.775 D-Lab: Energy
Provides a project-based approach that engages students in understanding and addressing the applications of alternative energy technology in developing countries. Focuses on compact, robust, low-cost energy systems. Includes projects such as micro-hydro, solar, or wind turbine generators along with theoretical analysis, design, prototype construction, evaluation and implementation. Students will have the opportunity for an optional spring break site visit to identify and implement projects, and to work collaboratively with graduate students at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi. Enrollment limited by lottery; must attend first class session. For more information contact Amy Banzaert, amybanz@mit.edu. SP.777 Water Jet Technology: Design, Rapid Prototyping, Community Service
In this course, students will learn how to use the OMAX jet machining center (water jet) and other equipment in the MIT Hobby Shop to make things for residents of the Boston Home, a non-profit residence for adults with Multiple Sclerosis and other progressive neurological diseases. Students will work closely with residents and staff of the Boston Home to identify needs of residents focusing on designs that will enable them to be more independent. The design process will emphasize prototyping and testing ideas utilizing the rapid capabilities of the water jet to cut complex designs which can then be easily modified as necessary. The goal is to design and produce a product for The Boston Home residents. After completing this course, students will be able to use CAD software to program and cut parts on the OMAX water jet. Students will have an understanding of rapid-prototyping and its’ importance in an iterative design process. Finally, students will have learned through experience how to go from identifying a need to producing a finished product for real clients. For more information contact Ken Stone, kenstone@mit.edu. SP.779 Advanced Toy Product Design
A continuation of 2.00B that provides students with an opportunity for design projects in areas of entertainment and play, as well as opportunities in creative product design and community service. Students further develop ideas for new toys that serve clients in the community, and work independently with local sponsors and with experienced mentors on a themed toy design project. Provides opportunity for students to demonstrate creativity and obtain experience in advanced aspects of the product development process and experience advanced aspects of the product development process, including design aesthetics, detailed design, prototyping, user testing, and design for manufacture. Includes written, visual, and oral communication. For more information contact Barry Kudrowitz, barryk@mit.edu SP.784 Wheelchair Design in Developing Countries Improve
wheelchair technology in developing countries by applying sound
engineering practices to create appropriate devices. Lectures focus on
wheelchair usage, social stigmas, and manufacturing constraints.
Includes lectures by third-world community partners, US wheelchair
organizations, and MIT faculty. Multidisciplinary student teams conduct
term-long wheelchair projects relating to hardware design,
manufacturing optimization, biomechanics modeling, and business plan
development. Funded opportunities are available for travel to implement
class projects at wheelchair workshops in the field. SP.785 Digital Video Post-Production Limited space is available by permission of instructor. For more information contact Violeta Ivanova, violeta@mit.edu. SP.791 Performing Arts Through Design The aim of Promoting the Arts Through Design (PATD) is to involve undergraduates in the local art community by nurturing their skills in design to support an arts organization. The students meet with the client's staff to discuss what the organization needs for design in terms of materials, publications, and media. During the seminar meetings, the instructor and guest lecturers will teach the students about dealing with clients and multimedia design. At the end of the semester, the students will present their finished product to the client and to relevant MIT affiliates. Further information about this and past year's projects can be found in the url. For more information: http://web.mit.edu/spair/patd/index.html#classes.SP.7UR Undergraduate Research Undergraduate research opportunities in the Edgerton Center. For more information, contact Dr. James Bales, bales@mit.edu. SP.7URG Undergraduate
Research (previously SP.7UG) Undergraduate research opportunities in the Edgerton Center. For more information, contact Dr. James Bales, bales@mit.edu. |
