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EC.050/EC.090
Recreate Experiments from History: Inform the Future from the Past Elizabeth Cavicchi Mon-Wed, Fri, Jan 6-8, 10, 13-15, 17, 21-22, 24, 27, 31, 01-05:00pm, 4-410, Nighttime observation lab TBD Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Limited to 12 participants. No listeners Prereq: Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F Provides perspective for thinking about the future through the study of historical physical science and historically significant experiments. Designed to build awareness of the unexpected through both observation of the sky and lab activities that focus on light, electricity, and motion. Labs are complemented by museum and site visits; readings include accounts by Galileo, Archimedes, and other historical observers. Individual and team assignments provide opportunities to develop skills in observation, exploration, and evaluation. Students must keep an observing notebook and write a reflective paper; students taking the graduate version complete additional assignments. Curiosity moved Galileo to look around, explore what goes on in everyday things, go down dead ends, take risks, and discover new worlds. We will respond to themes of space in the observing, experimenting and understandings that wove through Galileo's multifaceted research. Recreate Galileo's experimental and creative process for yourself while you reflect on the times and works of Galileo. Web: http://web.mit.edu/edgerton/www/IAP.html Contact: Amy Fitzgerald, 4-405, x3-7931, amyfitz@mit.edu |
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EC.090/EC.050
Recreate Experiments from History: Inform the Future from the Past Elizabeth Cavicchi Mon-Wed, Fri, Jan 6-8, 10, 13-15, 17, 21-22, 24, 27, 29, 31, 01-05:00pm, 4-410, Nighttime observation lab TBD Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Limited to 12 participants. No listeners Prereq: Level: G 6 units Standard A - F Grading Provides perspective for thinking about the future through the study of historical physical science and historically significant experiments. Designed to build awareness of the unexpected through both observation of the sky and lab activities that focus on light, electricity, and motion. Labs are complemented by museum and site visits; readings include accounts by Galileo, Archimedes, and other historical observers. Individual and team assignments provide opportunities to develop skills in observation, exploration, and evaluation. Students must keep an observing notebook and write a reflective paper; students taking the graduate version complete additional assignments. Curiosity moved Galileo to look around, explore what goes on in everyday things, go down dead ends, take risks, and discover new worlds. We will respond to themes of space in the observing, experimenting and understandings that wove through Galileo's multifaceted research. Recreate Galileo's experimental and creative process for yourself while you reflect on the times and works of Galileo. Contact: Amy Fitzgerald, 4-405, x3-7931, amyfitz@mit.edu |
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EC.700
D-Lab: Field Study Amy Smith Schedule: TBD Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Prereq: One D-Lab subject, permission of instructor Level: U UNITS Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit Provides the opportunity to gain direct fieldwork experience in a global context. Subject spans three-four weeks in which students continue work from a prior D-Lab subject. Students work directly with international community partners to find solutions to real world problems, focusing on one or more issues in education, design, or public service. Group presentations and written reflection required. Contact: Libby Hsu, N51-309, x3-3522, slhsu@mit.edu |
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EC.910
Edgerton Center Undergraduate Teaching James Bales Schedule: TBD Prereq: Level: U UNITS Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit An opportunity for undergraduates to participate in teaching and tutoring Center subjects and seminars. Students develop one-on-one teaching skills under the supervision of an Edgerton Center instructor. Contact: Amy Fitzgerald, 4-405, x3-7931, amyfitz@mit.edu |
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EC.990
Edgerton Center Graduate Teaching James Bales Schedule: TBD Prereq: Level: G UNITS Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit An opportunity for graduate students to participate in teaching and tutoring Edgerton Center subjects and seminars. Permission of Edgerton Center staff required. Contact: Amy Fitzgerald, 4-406, x3-7931, amyfitz@mit.edu |
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EC.S02
Special Subject at the Edgerton Center Applied Innovation through Bicycle Dynamics (aibd): Developments in Sprocketeering Jack Whipple, Roberto Melendez, Jarrod Smith Fri Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, 03-05:00pm, N51-337 Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Limited to 10 participants. Listeners welcome at individual sessions (series) Prereq: Suggested Textbook: Bicycling Science by David Gordon Wilson Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit Seminar combining lectures and lab run by students and academic staff at the Edgerton Center. Students explore specialized electronics, robotics, or mechanical design and fabrication topics not offered in the regular curriculum; classes range from beginner level to more advanced. Some offerings may be taught in an intensive fashion (meeting for up to several times a week for four weeks). Up to three sequential seminars may be offered per semester, covering a different topic each time. Students can take one or all of the seminars. A hands-on introduction to alternative uses of bicycles with an emphasis on dynamics, handling and creativity. Participants will design and build unusual bikes/bicycle mechanisms in teams. MIG welding, basic metal fabrication and bicycle mechanics will be covered. Participants will need to provide a working bike as material for their project, shop supplies and consumables will be provided. Assistance in obtaining a working bike for materials may be available. Lectures will cover bicycle history, power, dynamics and use of bicycle power in the developing world. Participants should budget an additional 20 hours of independent workshop time in addition to the meetings listed. No experience required but we do require copious amounts of enthusiasm and motivation. Fill out http://tinyurl.com/AIBDsurvey if interested. Web: http://aibd.mit.edu Contact: Roberto Melendez, N52-318, x8-6098, rjmel@mit.edu |
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EC.S11
Special Subject at the Edgerton Center Leader: TBD Schedule: TBD Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Prereq: Level: G UNITS Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit Seminar combining lectures and lab run by students and academic staff at the Edgerton Center. Students explore specialized electronics, robotics, or mechanical design and fabrication topics not offered in the regular curriculum; classes range from beginner level to more advanced. Some offerings may be taught in an intensive fashion (meeting for up to several times a week for four weeks). Up to three sequential seminars may be offered per semester, covering a different topic each time. Students can take one or all of the seminars. Contact: Amy Fitzgerald, 4-406, x3-7931, amyfitz@mit.edu |
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EC.UR
Undergraduate Research James Bales Schedule: TBD Prereq: Level: U UNITS Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit Undergraduate research opportunities in the Edgerton Center. Contact: Amy Fitzgerald, 4-406, x3-7931, amyfitz@mit.edu |
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EC.URG
Undergraduate Research James Bales Schedule: TBD Prereq: Level: U UNITS Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit Undergraduate research opportunities in the Edgerton Center. Contact: Amy Fitzgerald, 4-406, x3-7931, amyfitz@mit.edu |