IAP 99 For-Credit Subjects


Aeronautics and Astronautics

16.600
Computational Tools for Engineering
Computational Tools in Engineering
Prof. John-Paul Clarke
Tue, Thu, Jan 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 01-04:00pm, 1-115

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 30 students.
Prereq: 16.010, 16.020, or equivalent
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
Introduction to computational tools and their use in solving engineering problems, analyzing data, and presenting scientific results. Techniques for the practical use of spreadsheets (XESS), mathematical and numerical analysis packages (MATLAB), symbolic algebra (MAPLE), and other Athena-based software packages are presented. Issues of computational accuracy and efficiency are discussed. Emphasizes problem solving using available software packages, not programming or algorithmic development. Enrollment may be limited.
Contact: Ms. Jennifer Leith, 33-111, x3-4926, jennie@mit.edu

16.656
Management Topics in Engineering
Mr. Joseph Yamron
Tue, Thu, Fri, Jan 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, 01-03:00pm, 37-186

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 16 students.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: U 6 units Standard A - F Grading
Directed toward the student whose objective is a career in engineering leading to management. Provides opportunities to examine topics relating to the conduct of engineering activities within a total management environment. Interfaces between engineering and other company functions, such as marketing, finance manufacturing, quality, explored with emphasis on the management process. Special attention given to product development costing as part of long-range planning. Seminar format based on current industrial practice.
NOTE: Preference will be given to juniors and seniors.
Contact: Ms. Marie A. Stuppard, 33-208, x3-2279, mas@mit.edu


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