Short Programs
Courses By Topic
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Below are the courses we will offer in 2012. Please view our Courses in Development for future course offerings. Please note that most of the courses in our current schedule can be offered at your location. Please visit our Custom Course Offerings page, which includes many of the courses listed below, as well as additional offerings only available through Custom Programs.
Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical »
Computing & Security »
Crisis Management »
Data Modeling & Analysis »
Energy / Sustainability / Transportation »
High-Speed Imaging »
Innovation »
Leadership »
Lean Enterprise »
Manufacturing »
Mechanical Design & Engineering »
Radar »
Supply Chain »
Systems Engineering »
Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical
Controlled Release Technology: Polymeric Delivery Systems for Pharmaceuticals, Proteins, and Other Agents [10.02s]
R. Langer
Review the field and assess the prospects of future developments in the delivery and stabilization of chemicals and drugs. Topics include delivery methods and applications, with emphasis on controlled release in the pharmaceutical and medical fields. Regulatory and patent considerations will be addressed.
July 9-13, 2012 | $3,250 | 2.7 CEUs
Downstream Processing [10.45s]
C. Cooney
An insightful overview of the fundamentals of downstream processing for biochemical product recovery. Offers practical examples and case studies to illustrate problems/solutions, along with small workshops on specific topics.
August 6-10, 2012 | $3,950 | 2.7 CEUs
Fermentation Technology [10.48s]
D. I. C. Wang, K. Prather
This course emphasizes the application of biological and engineering principles to problems involving microbial, mammalian, and biological/biochemical systems. The course aims to review fundamentals and provide an up-to-date account of current knowledge in biological and biochemical technology with special emphasis on mammalian cell systems. The lectures will emphasize and place perspectives on biological systems with industrial practices.
July 30-August 3, 2012 | $3,950 | 2.8 CEUs
Flow Chemistry: Continuous Synthesis and Purification of Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals [10.65s]
T. Jamison, K. Jensen
Overview of principles and technologies of continuous synthesis and purification of small molecules. Covers advantages and challenges of flow in comparison to batch, decision process for selecting between continuous or batch methods for a particular problem, automation, and scale-up strategies. Emphasizes cutting-edge methods, technologies, and case studies.
June 25-27, 2012 | $2,200 | 1.5 CEUs
Formulation and Stabilization of Biotherapeutics [10.50s]
B. Trout, M. Manning
Biotherapeutics, particularly antibodies, are currently the fastest growing pharmaceuticals. This course addresses the challenge of their stability in aqueous solutions and formulation. Topics range from aggregation to oxidation, deamidation, and hydrolysis with an emphasis on modeling. Includes cutting-edge technologies, tools, and knowledge to solve stability issues.
July 9-11, 2012 | $2,200 | 1.5 CEUs
Nanomaterials for Biological and Pharmaceutical Technologies [10.01s]
T. A. Hatton
Overview of how nanomaterials such as nanoparticles, nanocapsules, micelles, microemulsions, liposomes, nanoporous materials, and polymer multilayers can be prepared, stabilized, surface-functionalized, and assembled for applications in biotechnology, biomedicine, and pharmaceuticals. Specific applications include biosensing, drug delivery, imaging, bioseparations, biocatalysis, biomolecular assembly, and molecular diagnostics.
July 16-20, 2012 | $3,200 | 2.7 CEUs
Computing & Security
NEW Applied Cyber Security [6.85s]
J. R. Williams, A. Sanchez
The course covers securing computers, applications, networks, digital forensics, and the ethical and legal practices affecting all computer users. Also covered are the strategies, implementation, and management of a business information continuity plan; mitigation of cyber vulnerabilities; and incident response and analysis. The content is targeted at ensuring the privacy, reliability, and integrity of information systems.
June 25-26, 2012 | $1,800 | 1.6 CEUs
Cryptography and Computer Security [6.87s]
S. Goldwasser, M. Bellare
Discover how cryptography can be used to meet challenges posed by the internet. Covers privacy, authentication, and key distribution, as well as the design of secure protocols for applications such as e-commerce and electronic voting.
August 6-10, 2012 | $3,500 | 2.8 CEUs
Crisis Management
Crisis Management and Business Continuity [PI.90s]
R. Larson, S. Goldman
With an effective combination of lecture, case studies, and class interaction, this course provides attendees with the tools and knowledge to benchmark, assess, and improve their business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management programs. Also included are subject-matter-expert assessments of current issues including terrorism, pandemic, cyber security, and crisis communications.
July 23-27, 2012 | $3,000 | 2.4 CEUs
Data Modeling & Analysis
Data and Models in Engineering, Science, and Business [12.156s]
F. D. Morgan
A course that allows participants to fit data to models. Topics include linear least squares, non-linear least squares, Marquardt and Ridge Regression algorithms, Singular Value Decomposition, sensitivity analysis, Levenberg-Marquardt and Ridge Regression algorithms, experiment design, parameter error estimation (Jackknife), genetic algorithm, annealing algorithm, and neural networks. Introduces principles leading to rapid application of methods. Lectures are given in the mornings, and pre-programmed computer exercises after lunch.
July 23-27, 2012 | $3,500 | 2.8 CEUs
NEW Decision-Making, Design, and Strategy Under Uncertainty [ESD.73s]
M. Webster
Using a best-guess forecast and optimizing the strategy for that forecast systematically leads to undesirable outcomes by not explicitly considering uncertainty. This course is designed to increase your appreciation for WHY uncertainty matters and to give you the tools to design flexible strategies that will be robust to uncertainty.
July 30-August 3, 2012 | $3,500 | 2.8 CEUs
Design and Analysis of Experiments [14.37s]
P. Berger
After quickly reviewing the modest statistical background useful for the material in the course, we emphasize the design, implementation, and analysis of experiments in the areas of science, engineering, and management. We describe several real-world examples and include illustrations of analysis using several software packages. Our goal is to have you be able to carry out detailed experiments immediately upon your return to your company.
July 9-13, 2012 | $3,100 | 3.0 CEUs
Discrete Choice Analysis: Predicting Demand and Market Shares [14.61s]
M. Ben-Akiva
An in-depth study of discrete choice models (logit, nested logit, cross-nested logit, generalized extreme value, probit, logit mixtures, latent class), data collection, specification, estimation, statistical testing, forecasting, and application. Advanced topics include the analysis of revealed and stated preferences data, sampling, simulation-based estimation, discrete panel data, Bayesian estimation, discrete-continuous models, menu choice, models with latent variables, and behavioral mixture models. Participants will learn practical applications, be provided with discrete choice software, and gain hands-on experience by estimating and testing alternative methods using real databases.
June 11-15, 2012 | $3,900 | 2.7 CEUs
Energy / Sustainability / Transportation
Carbon Capture and Storage: Science, Technology, and Policy [1.724s]
R. Juanes, H. Herzog
Covers the science, technology, and policy aspects of carbon capture and storage (CCS). Provides an in-depth understanding of CCS's role in the climate change mitigation portfolio, the technical approaches to CO2 capture, the science behind geological storage, site selection and risk evaluation, and the role of policy in establishing a market and business opportunities for CCS.
July 23-25, 2012 | $2,250 | 1.8 CEUs
Design of Motors, Generators, and Drive Systems [6.11s]
J. Kirtley, S. Leeb
This course focuses on the analysis and design of electric motors, generators, and drive systems, with special emphasis placed on the design of machines for electric drives. The course will focus on fundamentals by using MATLAB software for mathematical analysis in the context of design. Extensive hands-on exposure will be provided through computer-based laboratory exercises and through the opportunity to construct and test an actual power electronic drive for a test motor in our laboratory.
June 11-15, 2012 | $3,350 | 3.3 CEUs
Energy, Sustainability, and Life Cycle Assessment [2.50s]
T. Gutowski, B. Bakshi, D. Sekulic
This class addresses sustainability starting at a global perspective and working down to the process level. Analysis includes: 1) energy resource analysis, 2) material resource analysis, and 3) life cycle assessment. Examples will be taken from three focus areas: fuels/biomaterials, water/desalination, and manufacturing/materials/design.
June 11-13, 2012 | $2,250 | 1.5 CEUs
Innovations in Personal Urban Mobility [PI.966s]
K. Larson, R. Chin
This workshop-style course will focus on the development and deployment of innovations for achieving sustainable personal urban mobility in cities. We will examine the technologies, designs, strategies, and policies to increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and improve overall access and mobility for increasingly dense and crowded urban environments.
June 18-21, 2012 | $3,200 | 2.4 CEUs
Modeling and Simulation of Transportation Networks [1.10s]
M. Ben-Akiva
An in-depth study of state-of-the-art transportation network modeling and simulation methods including: theory and applications origin-destination estimation and prediction; traffic flow models and alternative simulation methods (microscopic, mesoscopic, and macroscopic); dynamic traffic assignment methods; models of user behavior; public transportation models; equilibrium methods; calibration and validation; and real time traffic information systems.
August 6-10, 2012 | $2,900 | 2.8 CEUs
Nuclear Plant Safety [22.956s]
M. Kazimi, N. Todreas
A review of safety and regulatory issues for operating reactors and licensing of new reactors. Emphasis on new developments. Fuel storage and waste repository issues will be covered.
June 11-15, 2012 | $3,200 | 2.8 CEUs
Solar Energy: Capturing the Sun [PI.70s]
D. Nocera
This course will focus on sunlight, a sustainable and renewable carbon-neutral energy source. Science targeting efficient utilization of solar energy is inherently interdisciplinary, involving biology, inorganic and organic synthesis, solid state chemistry and physics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics and mechanism, and theoretical and computational chemistry/biology. In addition, it involves concepts of homogeneous and interfacial science between solids, liquids, and gases. The course will focus on the science needed from these disciplines to develop the fundamental enabling science that will contribute to and ultimately lead to a solution of delivering clean energy, in the form of chemical fuels, produced from the sun.
July 23-27, 2012 | $3,500 | 3.0 CEUs
Sustainability: Principles and Practice [ESD.45s]
N. E. Selin
Introduces the goals, principles, and practical applications of sustainability. Examines sustainability definitions in the context of major environmental issues and trends from a scientific and practical perspective through lectures, case studies, and hands-on activities. Presents practical skills for integrating sustainability into business practices, operations, and policies.
July 9-13, 2012 | $3,000 | 2.6 CEUs
The Future of Vehicular Transportation: Propulsion, Fuels, and Emissions [2.65s]
J. Heywood, W. Cheng
This course will examine present and future vehicle powerplant and fuel options, addressing the engineering basics of how these propulsion systems and their fuels perform and their future development potential. It will also explore the impacts that deploying these propulsion technologies would have on petroleum consumption, other energy streams, and emissions.
June 18-22, 2012 | $3,000 | 2.9 CEUs
Offered by MIT SLOAN EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Clean Energy Ventures: Creating Innovative New Businesses Through Entrepreneurial Management
A four-day program for senior executives from corporations and government agency or major program leaders to more effectively encourage, lead and manage the clean energy venture creation process.
May 1-4, 2012 | $9,950 (excluding accommodations)
High-Speed Imaging
High-Speed Imaging for Motion Analysis: Systems and Techniques [6.51s]
J. Bales and Edgerton Center Staff
The broadest experience available in high-speed film and high-speed electronic imaging capture and analysis. Use state-of-the-art equipment and perform experiments – all in the home of "Doc" Edgerton's Stroboscopic Light Laboratory, where much of the history of the field was written.
June 18-21, 2012 | $2,400 | 2.6 CEUs
Innovation
From Technology to Innovation: Putting Ideas to Work [PI17.50s]
S. Weiner, J. Womack
Both public and private organizations are concerned with innovating to keep pace with a fast-changing environment. Yet attempts to innovate are usually disruptive, cause internal dissension, and often fail. This course explores failures and successes to identify strategies that can sustain significant innovation.
July 9-12, 2012 | $3,600 | 2.3 CEUs
Radical Innovation [PI.33s]
S. Sarma
Innovation is a challenge within a medium or large company. We will discuss methods to encourage innovation, ranging from creativity exercises to incentive systems and from IP strategies to internal venture. We will examine innovation from the financial, operational, and cultural standpoints, and discuss when a spin-out or an acquisition might be best.
June 18-20, 2012 | $2,500 | 1.8 CEUs
Leadership
Challenges of Leadership in Teams [10.10s]
C. Colton, B. Burrell
Develop the skills and techniques you need to succeed and lead in today's team-based organizations. Experts in both business and psychology will address team dynamics, leadership style, and other key issues.
July 23-27, 2012 | $4,600 | 2.8 CEUs
Leadership Skills for Engineering and Science Faculty [PI.61s]
C. Leiserson, C. McVinney
Human-centered strategies for leading effective teams in academic engineering environments. Using interactive role-playing activities, self-assessment instruments, and group discussions, you will develop a repertoire of techniques for addressing issues that commonly arise within engineering research groups and teaching staff.
June 18-19, 2012 | $1,600 | 1.4 CEUs
Lean Enterprise
Architecting the Future Enterprise [PI.28s]
D. Rhodes, D. Nightingale
Enterprises evolve over time, but transformation efforts too often fail to achieve intended outcomes. We teach a holistic approach to understand the ‘as-is’ enterprise, generate and evaluate alternative concepts, and select a ‘to-be’ architecture. Students learn techniques for stakeholder analysis and for ‘future-proofing’ to evaluate fitness of architectures for alternative futures.
July 30-August 1, 2012 | $2,500 | 1.8 CEUs
Principles of Enterprise Transformation [PI.29s]
D. Nightingale, J. Srinivasan
This course highlights the importance of going beyond classical lean thinking to truly embracing the enterprise paradigm to achieve successful and sustainable transformation. Over two days, we provide a set of enterprise principles and a transformation roadmap that serve as the foundation for the holistic analysis framework that captures the current state, envisions the future state, and determines actions needed for transformation.
July 16-17, 2012 | $1,800 | 1.3 CEUs
Manufacturing
Advanced Mechanical Design and Manufacturing [2.77s]
M. Culpepper
This course provides intensive coverage of the bearings, structures, fixtures, error models, and best practices that are used to create advanced mechanical systems. Theory and hands-on learning are combined to provide an introduction to the principles and practice of mechanical design with a focus on modeling, design, fabrication, assembly, and implementation. We will cover materials issues and emerging applications and perform hands-on experiments to solidify understanding.
June 11-15, 2012 | $3,500 | 3.1 CEUs
Energy, Sustainability, and Life Cycle Assessment [2.50s]
T. Gutowski, B. Bakshi, D. Sekulic
This class addresses sustainability starting at a global perspective and working down to the process level. Analysis includes: 1) energy resource analysis, 2) material resource analysis, and 3) life cycle assessment. Examples will be taken from three focus areas: fuels/biomaterials, water/desalination, and manufacturing/materials/design.
June 11-13, 2012 | $2,250 | 1.5 CEUs
Modern Manufacturing Systems and Technology [2.30s]
D. Hardt, B. Anthony
This course focuses on Manufacturing and the entire process of going from customer needs to order fulfillment, with a particular emphasis on creating products on a commercial scale. It will focus on the conversion of material into components and components into products that are then delivered into a supply chain. This course also encompasses the engineering and business aspects of these industries.
June 25-27, 2012 | $2,310 | 1.8 CEUs
Mechanical Design & Engineering
Advanced Mechanical Design and Manufacturing [2.77s]
M. Culpepper
This course provides intensive coverage of the bearings, structures, fixtures, error models, and best practices that are used to create advanced mechanical systems. Theory and hands-on learning are combined to provide an introduction to the principles and practice of mechanical design with a focus on modeling, design, fabrication, assembly, and implementation. We will cover materials issues and emerging applications and perform hands-on experiments to solidify understanding.
June 11-15, 2012 | $3,500 | 3.1 CEUs
Tribology: Friction, Wear, and Lubrication [2.81s]
N. Saka
Did you know that waste from high friction and wear represents more than 6% of the GNP? Gain a systematic understanding of tribology—the science and technology of interacting surfaces—including experimental techniques and useful problem-solving methods.
June 25-29, 2012 | $3,000 | 2.8 CEUs
Radar
NEW Build a Laser Radar: Design Principles, Technologies, and Applications [PI.85s]
J. Shapiro, K. Holman
In this one-week, project-based course, you will learn the fundamentals, operating principles, and applications of laser radar systems. You will also have the opportunity to use a ladar to perform experiments that demonstrate the basic operations for ranging, 3D imagery, and coherent sensing.
July 16-20, 2012 | $4,250 | 3.2 CEUs
NEW Build a Small Phased Array Radar Sensor [PI.81s]
M. Watts, B. Perry
Learn how phased-arrays work by reviewing applied electromagnetics, circuit design, and antennas. Then build your own radar and perform field experiments including ranging and moving target imaging. This course will appeal to those who want hands-on experience learning about phased-arrays, developing radar systems, and using radar technology for imaging.
August 6-10, 2012 | $3,700 | 2.8 CEUs
Build a Small Radar System [PI.80s]
M. Watts, B. Perry
Learn how radar systems work by reviewing applied electromagnetics, circuit design, and antennas. Then build your own and perform field experiments including ranging, Doppler, and SAR imaging. This course will appeal to those who want to learn how to develop radar systems or SAR imaging, use radar technology, or make components or sub-systems.
June 25-29, 2012 | $3,400 | 2.8 CEUs
Supply Chain
Analytics for S&OP and Network Design [PI.195s]
J. Shapiro
The course will cover predictive and optimization analytics for Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Network Design, and their coordination. The implementation of business processes to exploit these analytics will be presented. Sessions will address fundamentals and case studies. Participants will join in hands-on, data-driven modeling exercises.
June 25-29, 2012 | $3,750 | 3.1 CEUs
Systems Engineering
NEW Decision-Making, Design, and Strategy Under Uncertainty [ESD.73s]
M. Webster
Using a best-guess forecast and optimizing the strategy for that forecast systematically leads to undesirable outcomes by not explicitly considering uncertainty. This course is designed to increase your appreciation for WHY uncertainty matters and to give you the tools to design flexible strategies that will be robust to uncertainty.
July 30-August 3, 2012 | $3,500 | 2.8 CEUs
Product Platform and Product Family Design: From Strategy to Implementation [ESD.39s]
O. de Weck, T. Simpson
Explore the strategic and implementation aspects of using product architecture and platforms to manage a product family in a competitive manner. Learn the latest theory and tools through case studies, interactive discussion, and hands-on exercises.
July 30-August 2, 2012 | $3,600 | 2.6 CEUs
Systems Engineering, Architecture, and Lifecycle Design: Principles, Models, Tools, and Applications [6.18s]
E. Crawley, D. Dori
Combines theoretical foundations of systems engineering and architecture with practical exercises to instill solid understanding of systems architecture and design principles. Foundations are formally presented using SysML and Object-Process Methodology, while student teams model a system of their interest using a systems engineering and lifecycle support software environment.
July 23-27, 2012 | $3,950 | 3.0 CEUs
