1.272/ESD.272
Design and Operation of Logistics Facilities and Networks
Dr. James Masters
Tue Jan 8, 10-11:00am, 1-246, First meeting.
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Prereq: 1.260J or permission of instructor
Level: G 3 units Standard A - F Grading
Exploration of the technological and managerial issues involved in the design and operation of distribution and logistics physical facilities and associated information technology in an enterprise wise supply chain. Includes day-long site visits to logistics operations in the local area, as well as day-long software tutorials on commercial-grade software packages used in the design of logistics networks. The curriculum also includes lectures and case studies from faculty and professional logistics consultants focusing on the design and operation of efficient logistics facilities.
Contact Dr. Masters for complete class schedule information.
Contact: Dr. James Masters, 1-232, x8-8786, masters@mit.edu
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1.991
Concrete Canoe
Dr. Jack Germaine, Marc Washington
Mon Jan 7, 02-03:00pm, 1-350, Organizational meeting
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
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Prereq: Pre-register on WebSIS by December 28, 2001
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
This activity will focus on the design and construction of a canoe for the 2002 ASCE Concrete Canoe competition. Participants will design, build and race (win!) the canoe. Learn how to optimize the performance of the canoe through weight reduction and hydrodynamic design. Participants will have the opportunity to travel to the regional competition and possibly to the national competition. Be prepared for a fast-paced, fun and educational experience. Participants from all majors, grads and undergrads are welcome. No experience required. Sign up by December 28th by emailing Marc Washington at rsta4ian@mit.edu.
Contact: Marc Washington, (617) 577-1110, rsta4ian@mit.edu
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1.992
Special Undergraduate Studies in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Watershed Pollution in the Nepean-Hawkbury Watershed, Australia
Sheila Frankel, Donald Frankel, Enrique Vivoni, Richard Camilli
Thu Jan 10 thru Sat Jan 26, ??-??:00am, AUSTRALIA
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 04-Sep-2001
Limited to 10 participants.
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Prereq: Permission of instructor Fall Seminar 1.992 and/or supplementary preparation work
Level: U 6 units Standard A - F Grading
Fee: 800.00 for student's expenses towards trip
Undergraduate subjects taught experimentally; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; and seminars on topics of current interest. 1.991 is taught P/D/F.
Seminar led by R. M. Parsons (alumni). We'll travel to Australia and research saltwater contamination and euthrophication due to widespread irrigation practices, and analyze issues of watershed management within the context of the environmental and socio-economic setting. Also, the mobile computing tools developed during a Fall Undergrad.
Seminar "Software Tools for Environmental Field Study" will be field-tested during four days of field work. The hand-held tools will have capabilities for geopositioning, mobile mapping, and interphasing water quality and quantity instruments. Data collected will be used for GIS/water quality model of the studied watershed to be developed by accompanying M.Eng. students. Leave on January 10 and return January 26. CURRENTLY FULLY SUBSCRIBED.
Contact: Sheila Frankel, 38-307, x3-2339, sfrankel@mit.edu
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