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MIT S U BJECT D ES C R I PT I ONS
Subject information in this book is accurate as of June 1, 2014. Updated
information is available at http://student.mit.edu/catalog/index.cgi.
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CONTENTS
Degree Charts 5
A c a d e m i c C a l e n d a r 6
S u b j e c t K e y 10
Course 1 Civil and Environmental Engineering 11
Course 2 Mechanical Engineering 33
Course 3 Materials Science and Engineering 57
Course 4 Architecture 69
Course 5 Chemistry 92
Course 6 Electrical Engineering and

Computer Science 98
Course 7 Biology 131
Course 8 Physics 147
Course 9 Brain and Cognitive Sciences 159
Course 10 Chemical Engineering 167
Course 11 Urban Studies and Pl anning 184
Course 12 Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary

Sciences 205
Co u rs e 1 4 Economics 226
Course 15 Management 235
Course 16 Aeronautics and Astronautics 266
Course 17 Political Science 282
Course 18 Mathematics 297
Course 20 Biological Engineering 312
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Course 21 Humanities 320
Course 21A Anthropology 323
Course 21F Global Studies and L anguages 332
Course 21H History 354
Course 21L Literature 363
Course 21M Music and Theater Arts 373
Course 21W Writing 384
Course 22 Nuclear Science and Engineering 394
Course 24 Linguistics and Philosophy 402
CC Conco u rse Progr am 415
CMS Comparative Media Studies 417
CSB Computational and Systems Biology 430
EC Edgerton Center 431
ES Experimental Study Group 437
ESD Engineering Systems Division 440
HST H e a lt h S c i e n c e s a n d Te ch n o lo gy 451
MAS Media Arts and Sciences 464
ROTC ROTC Programs 469
SP Special Programs 474
STS S c i e n c e , Te c h n o lo g y, a n d S o c i e ty 475
SWE Engineering School-Wide Electives 484
WGS Women’s and Gender Studies 485
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DEGREE CHARTS
School of Architecture and Planning

Architecture/Course 4 90
Planning/Course 11 203
School of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering/Course 16 279
Archaeology and Materials/Course 3-C 68
Biological Engineering/Course 20 319
Chemical-Biological Engineering/Course 10-B 181
Chemical Engineering/Course 10 180
Civil Engineering/Course 1-C 28
Computer Science and Engineering/Course 6-3 124
Computer Science and Molecular Biology/Course 6-7 127
Computer Science and Molecular Biology/Course 6-7P 129
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science/Course 6-2 124
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science/Course 6-P 125
Electrical Science and Engineering/Course 6-1 124
Engineering as Recommended by the Department of Aeronautics
and Astronautics/Course 16-ENG 281
Engineering as Recommended by the Department of Chemical Engineering/Course 10-ENG 182
Engineering as Recommended by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Course 1-ENG 31
Environmental Engineering Science/Course 1-E 29
Materials Science and Engineering/Course 3 67
Mechanical and Ocean Engineering/Course 2-OE 56
Mechanical Engineering/Course 2 53
Mechanical Engineering/Course 2-A 55
Nuclear Science and Engineering/Course 22 401
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Anthropology/Course 21A 331
Comparative Media Studies/Course CMS 429
Economics/Course 14 234
Foreign Languages and Literatures/Course 21F 353
History/Course 21H 362
Humanities/Course 21 320
Humanities and Engineering/Course 21E 321
Humanities and Science/Course 21S 321
Linguistics and Philosophy/Course 24-2 413
Literature/Course 21L 372
Music/Course 21M 383
Philosophy/Course 24-1 411
Political Science/Course 17 296
Science, Technology, and Society/Double Major/Course STS 483
Writing/Course 21W 393
MIT Sloan School of Management
Management Science/Course 15 265
School of Science
Biology/Course 7 141
Biology/Course 7-A 142
Brain and Cognitive Sciences/Course 9 165
Chemistry/Course 5 97
Computer Science and Molecular Biology/Course 6-7 143
Computer Science and Molecular Biology/Course 6-7P 145
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences/Course 12 224
Mathematics/Course 18 310
Mathematics with Computer Science/Course 18-C 311
5 Physics/Course 8 157
A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R 2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
2014
SEPTEMBER
1 Mon Labor Day—Holiday

S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 2 Tue Registration Day—Fall Term
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Number of class days (Wed, Sep 3, through Wed, Dec 10): 12 Mon, 13 Tue, 15 Wed, 13 Thu, 12 Fri = 65 days
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Deadline to change a Spring Term Exploratory subject to Listener status
28 29 30
3 Wed First day of classes
5 Fri Degree application deadline for February SB and Advanced Degrees. $50 Late Fee ($85 after
December 12).
Registration deadline. Registration for all students must be submitted by this date.
$50 Late Fee.
Deadline for second-term juniors to submit the HASS Concentration Proposal form. $50 Late Fee.
Deadline for final-term seniors to submit the HASS Concentration Completion form. $50 Late Fee.
8 Mon First quarter Physical Education classes begin
9 Tue Graduate Academic Performance Meeting
12 Fri CAP September Degree Candidates Meeting
15 Mon Last day to sign up for family health insurance or waive individual coverage for fall, E23-308
15–19 Mon–Fri Career Week
17 Wed Faculty Officers recommend degrees to Corporation (Degree Award Date)
19 Fri Student Holiday—no classes
Fall Career Fair
Minor completion date. Deadline for submission of Minor Completion form for final-term seniors.
$50 Late Fee.
OCTOBER
3 Fri Add date. Last day to add subjects to Registration

S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 Last day for juniors/seniors to change an elective to or from P/D/F grading
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Last day for graduate students to change a subject to or from P/D/F grading
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Last day to change a subject from Listener to Credit
26 27 28 29 30 31
Last day to drop half-term subjects offered in first half of term
Last day for sophomores to change a subject to or from Exploratory
Late fee ($100) and petition required for students completing registration after this date
Last day for June and September 2015 degree candidates to apply for double major
Deadline for completing cross-registration. $50 Late Fee for petitions received after this date.
13 Mon Columbus Day—Holiday
24–25 Fri–Sat Family Weekend
27 Mon Second quarter Physical Education classes begin
NOVEMBER
10–11 Mon–Tue Veterans Day—Holiday
S M T W T F S
1 19 Wed Drop date. Last day to cancel subjects from Registration
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Last day to change a subject from Credit to Listener
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Last day to add a time-arranged subject that started after beginning of the term
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 Last day to add half-term subjects offered in second half of term
Last day to petition for December Advanced Standing Exam (given during Final Exam Period)
27–28 Thu–Fri Thanksgiving Vacation
6
2014–2015
DECEMBER
1 Mon Online preregistration for Spring Term and IAP begins
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 5 Fri Subjects with final exam—No test may be given and no assignment, term paper, or oral presentation
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 shall fall due after this date.
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Subjects with no final exam—Undergraduate Subjects: No test may be given and at most one as-
28 29 30 31
signment may fall due between this date and the end of the last scheduled class period in the subject.
Graduate Subjects: Either one in-class test may be given or one assignment may fall due between this
date and the end of the last regularly scheduled class in the subject.
10 Wed Last day of classes
Last day to drop half-term subjects offered in the second half of term
12 Fri Last day to submit or change Advanced Degree Thesis Title. $85 Late Fee.
15–19 Mon–Fri Final exam period
16–30 Tue–Tue Grade deadline. Grades must be submitted according to due date indicated
31 Wed Spring preregistration deadline. Continuing students must initiate online preregistration by 5 pm on
this date. $50 Late Fee ($85 after January 20).
Deadline for continuing students to select preferences for fall CI-H/CI-HW subjects.
IAP preregistration deadline. Deadline for all students to preregister for IAP
Term Summaries of Fall Term grades available to departments
JANUARY
S M T W T F S
5 Mon First day of January Independent Activities Period
1 2 3 Deadline for doctoral students to submit application, signed by department, to the Office of the
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Dean for Graduate Education, 3-138, for Spring Term Non-Resident status. $100 Late Fee. Not needed if
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Spring Term approved with Fall Term application.
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
IAP Physical Education classes begin
7–8 Wed–Thu CAP Grades Meetings
9 Fri Thesis due for doctoral degrees

Last day to petition for January Advanced Standing Exam
13 Tue Graduate Academic Performance Grades Meeting
16 Fri Thesis due for degrees other than doctoral
Last day to go off the February degree list
19 Mon Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Holiday
20 Tue 5 pm Final deadline for continuing students to preregister online for spring. $85 Late Fee.
21–22 Wed–Thu CAP Deferred Action Meetings
26 Mon Online registration opens for all students
29 Thu English Evaluation Test for international students, 9 am–12 pm
30 Fri Last day of January Independent Activities Period
FEBRUARY
2 Mon Registration Day—Spring Term
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Number of class days (Tue, Feb 3, through Thu, May 14): 12 Mon, 12 Tue, 14 Wed, 14 Thu, 13 Fri=65 days
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Deadline to change a Fall Term Exploratory subject to Listener status
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3 Tue First day of classes
4 Wed Grade deadline. Grades for IAP must be submitted by this date
6 Fri Registration deadline. Registration for all students must be submitted by this date.
$50 Late Fee.
Degree application deadline for June SB and Advanced Degrees. $50 Late Fee ($85 Late Fee after
April 3).
7
2015
6 Fri Deadline for second-term juniors to submit the HASS Concentration Proposal form. $50 Late Fee.
Deadline for final-term seniors to submit the HASS Concentration Completion form. $50 Late Fee.
Term Summaries of grades for IAP available to departments
9 Mon Third quarter Physical Education classes begin
10 Tue Graduate Academic Performance Meeting
13 Fri CAP February Degree Candidates Meeting
15 Sun Last day to sign up for family health insurance or waive individual coverage for spring, E23-308
16 Mon Presidents Day—Holiday
17 Tue Monday schedule of classes to be held
18 Wed Faculty Officers recommend degrees to Corporation (Degree Award Date)
20 Fri Minor completion date. Deadline for submission of Minor Completion form for final-term seniors.
$50 Late Fee.
MARCH
6 Fri Add date. Last day to add subjects to Registration
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Last day for juniors/seniors to change an elective to or from P/D/F grading
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Last day for graduate students to change a subject to or from P/D/F grading
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Last day to change a subject from Listener to Credit
29 30 31
Last day to drop half-term subjects offered in first half of term
Last day for sophomores to change a subject to or from Exploratory
Late fee ($100) and petition required for students completing registration after this date
Last day for February 2016 degree candidates to apply for a double major
Deadline for completing cross-registration. $50 Late Fee for petitions approved after this date.
23–27 Mon–Fri Spring Vacation
APRIL
1 Wed Fourth quarter Physical Education classes begin
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 3 Fri Last day to submit Advanced Degree Thesis Title. $85 Late Fee.
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16–19 Thu–Sun Campus Preview Weekend
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20–21 Mon–Tue Patriots Day—Vacation
26 27 28 29 30
23 Thu Drop date. Last day to cancel subjects from Registration
Last day to change a subject from Credit to Listener
Last day to add time-arranged subject that started after beginning of the term
Last day to petition for May Advanced Standing Exam (given during Final Exam Period)
Last day to add half-term subjects offered in second half of term
MAY
1 Fri Online preregistration for Fall Term and Summer Session begins
S M T W T F S
1 2 Thesis Due for doctoral degrees
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 Fri Subjects with final exam—No test may be given and no assignment, term paper, or oral presentation
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 shall fall due after this date.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 Subjects with no final exam—Undergraduate Subjects: No test may be given and at most one as-
signment may fall due between this date and the end of the last scheduled class period in the subject.
Graduate Subjects: Either one in-class test may be given or one assignment may fall due between this
date and the end of the last regularly scheduled class in the subject.
Thesis due for degrees other than doctoral
8
2015
14 Thu Last day of classes

Last day to drop half-term subjects offered in the second half of term
18–22 Mon–Fri Final exam period
19–26 Tue–Tue Grade deadline. Grades must be submitted according to due date indicated
22 Fri Last day to go off the June degree list
25 Mon Memorial Day—Holiday
28 Thu Term Summaries of Spring Term grades delivered to departments
Department grades meetings
29 Fri Summer Session preregistration deadline. Deadline for all students to preregister online for
Summer Session. $50 Late Fee.
JUNE
1 Mon CAP June Degree Candidates Meeting
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 CAP Grades Meeting
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Graduate Academic Performance Meeting
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Faculty Officers recommend degrees to Corporation
28 29 30
Online registration opens for all students
2 Tue CAP Grades Meeting
4 Thu Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
5 Fri Commencement
8 Mon First day of classes for regular Summer Session
10–11 Wed–Thu CAP Deferred Action Meetings
12 Fri Degree application deadline for September SB and Advanced Degrees. $50 Late Fee ($85 after July 11).
Registration deadline. Registration for all students must be submitted by this date.
$50 Late Fee.
15 Mon Fall preregistration deadline. Continuing students must initiate online preregistration by this date.
$50 Late Fee ($85 after August 18).
Deadline for continuing students to select preferences for fall CI-H/CI-HW subjects.
June 8 (Mon) – Aug 18 (Tues) Summer Session (incl. Exam Period). Theses due for all September
Degree candidates, Fri, Aug 7.
The Academic Calendar is available at http://web.mit.edu/registrar/calendar/.
Projected key dates for future academic years are available at

http://web.mit.edu/registrar/calendar/projected.html.
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SUBJECT KEY name 1.125 J Architecting and Engineering Software
Systems
This book lists MIT classes, or subjects, grouped
in f or m a t io n (Same subject as ESD.341 J )
by course number.
Prereq: 1.00, 1.124J, or permission of instructor
MIT course numbers (and abbreviations)
G (Fall)
refer to courses of study leading to specific aca-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
demic degrees and, by extension, to the depart-
ments or programs offering those degrees. co nt e nt Software architecting and design of software-
These subject descriptions are accurate intensive systems. Targeted at future CTOs who
at the time of publication, but are subject to must understand both business and technical
change. For current listings, consult the online issues. Student teams confront technically chal-
Student Information System at http://student. lenging problems. Enrollment limited.
mit.edu/catalog/index.cgi. The online informa- inst ru c t or ( s ) J. Williams, A. Sanchez
tion is updated as changes occur.
How to Read Subject

Descriptions The use of “or” denotes that just one of a total credit for a subject.
A subject description consists of four parts: series of prerequisites is required. When there One unit represents approximately 14 hours
subject name, subject information, subject are more than two options, commas are used, of work. Units arranged indicates that units are
content, and instructor(s). for example: specially arranged with the instructor.
Prereq: 7.03, 7.05, 7.06, or 7.28 Subjects fulfilling the General Institute
Subj ect Name A semicolon is used to separate individual Requirements, such as BIOLOGY, PHYSICS I
The subject name consists of its number and title. prerequisites from one of a series of prerequi- and II, CALCULUS I and II, CHEMISTRY, REST
J at the end of a subject number indicates sites, or to separate several series of prerequi- (Restricted Electives in Science and Technology),
that the subject is offered jointly by more than sites, for example:
Institute LAB, or HASS (Humanities, Arts, and
one department. Its subject numbers in the Prereq: 6.046J; 6.041 or 6.042J
Social Sciences) are so designated to the right of
other departments are indicated in the subject Implicit prerequisites are not listed. For
information section. the credit units.
example, it is not necessary to list 6.02 as a
(New) following the subject number and title Subjects that fulfill the HASS Requirement
prerequisite if 6.03 is already listed.
indicates a subject that is new to the catalogue. are designated HASS-H (Humanities), HASS-A
Because there are multiple versions of the
(Arts), HASS-S (Social Sciences), or HASS-E
subjects that satisfy General Institute Require-
Subj ect I nf ormatio n (Elective).
ments (GIRs) in Science, those subjects are iden-
The subject information section may include the Subjects fulfilling the Communication
tified as GIRs when they appear as prerequisites
following:
and corequisites. Below are the current subjects Requirement are designated CI‑H or CI‑HW. (See
If a subject has been renumbered, its former
that fulfill each requirement: degree charts for CI-M designations.)
number appears in parentheses.
Biology (GIR): 7.012, 7.013, 7.014, 7.015, [P/D/F] appears to the right of the credit
If a subject is jointly offered or is a school-
7.016 units if the subject is graded on a P, D, or F basis
wide elective (SWE), the phrase Same subject
Calculus I (GIR): 18.01, 18.01A, 18.014 (where P means C or better performance).
as followed by the subject’s other number(s)
Calculus II (GIR): 18.02, 18.02A, 18.022, H-LEVEL Grad Credit indicates a subject ap-
appears in parentheses.
18.024 proved for higher graduate-level credit. In some
Meets with appears if the subject is taught
Chemistry (GIR): 3.091, 5.111, 5.112 cases, a message follows to indicate that the
together with one or more subjects at a differ-
Physics I (GIR): 8.01, 8.01L, 8.011, 8.012 subject is H-level in certain departments.
ent level, or if part of the subject is taught in
Physics II: (GIR): 8.02, 8.021, 8.022 Can be repeated for credit appears under the
conjunction with another subject. Subjects that
Acad Year may indicate “2014–2015: Not credit units if the subject can be taken more than
meet together generally have different course-
offered” or “2015–2016: Not offered.” There once for academic credit.
work requirements.
Prerequisites are listed in this section or are is no comment if the subject is offered in both Sub j ect Co nt e nt
indicated below in the subject content section. academic years. If a description of the subject content is not
Students who have not completed the stated Subject level and term follow. U is an un- given, the associated subject number under
prerequisites must obtain the instructor’s per- dergraduate subject, and G is a subject offered which the description can be found appears
mission to register. Numbers in italics indicate primarily to graduate students. IAP is MIT’s Inde- instead. Any subject open only to special groups
corequisites that must be taken simultaneously pendent Activities Period. is so noted at the end of its content description.
with the subject described. Prerequisites are Credit units, which indicate a subject’s time
listed before corequisites. distribution, are represented by three numbers Inst ruct or (s )
The use of “and” denotes that all of the sub- separated by dashes. First is the number of units The name of the instructor(s) as known at the
jects in a series are required, for example: assigned for recitation and lecture; second, time of publication, or the name of the depart-
Prereq: 6.021J, 6.034, 6.046, and 18.417 the number of units for laboratory, design, or ment contact, appears in italics at the end of the
fieldwork; and third, the number of units for subject description.
preparation. Add the units together to obtain the
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COURSE 1 CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
F U N D A M E N T A L S use the MATLAB programming environment to 1.011 Project Evaluation and Management
complete weekly assignments. Prereq: None
1.00 Introduction to Computers and Engineering R. Juanes U (Spring)
Problem Solving 3-0-9
(Subject meets with 1.001, 1.002) 1.007 EES-Lab: Engineering for Environment
Introduction to engineering projects as complex
Prereq: Calculus I (GIR) and Sustainability
sociotechnical systems. Studies economic,
U (Spring) Prereq: None
financial, social and environmental influences
5-1-6 REST U (Spring)
and multi-disciplinary approaches for their
1.001 Introduction to Computers and 1-2-6
analysis, design, construction, and manage-
Engineering Problem Solving ment. Applies techniques such as benefit-cost
Provides a practical introduction to key topics,
(Subject meets with 1.00, 1.002) analysis and lifecycle costing to develop a better
current research and state-of-the-art tools in
Prereq: Calculus I (GIR) understanding of these relationships. Students
engineering for sustainability. Addresses engi-
G (Spring) work in teams on a term project studying a large-
neering problems associated with the built and
5-1-3 scale infrastructure project in depth. Instruction
natural environments, with a focus on design of
1.002 Introduction to Computers and and practice in oral and written communication
novel solutions to grand challenges related to
Engineering Problem Solving provided.
energy, the environment, and sustainable so-
(Subject meets with 1.00, 1.001) J. Sussman, R. J. Schuhmann
cietal growth. Organized around three themes:
Prereq: Calculus I (GIR)
sustainable cities, energy and climate, and air,
G (Spring)
water, and health. Each week involves a lab or 1.013 Senior Civil and Environmental
5-1-6
field trip related to a specific topic; examples Engineering Design
Presents the fundamentals of object-based include assessing the viability of sequestra- Prereq: Permission of instructor
software design and development, computation, monitoring urban air pollution, collecting U (Spring)
tional methods and sensing for engineering, and and observing the microorganisms that drive 2-6-4
scientific and managerial applications. Covers oceans' vital cycles, measuring the energy ef-
Synthesizes prior design education through a
design of Web based software, graphical user in- ficiency of buildings, and taking a boat on the
term-long design project, concurrent implemen-
terfaces, numerical methods, streams, threads, Charles River for water quality measurements.
tation project, lectures and related assignments.
sensors, and data structures. Students use the Culminates in a field trip to Cape Cod.
Students who have specialized in structural,
JavaScript programming language to complete Staff
geotechnical, engineering systems, and envi-
weekly software assignments. Laptop computers
ronmental areas form mixed teams to work on
available on loan. Students taking graduate ver- 1.010 Uncertainty in Engineering
the projects. For the term-long project, which
sion 1.002 complete additional assignments. Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
must be planned and designed for a specific
J. R. Williams U (Fall)
location, students demonstrate creativity in
3-2-7
applying theories and methodologies from their
1.000 Computer Programming for Scientific and
Introduction to probability and statistics for design and analysis subjects while considering
Engineering Applications (New)
engineering applications. Topics in probabil- the project's technical, environmental and social
Prereq: None. Coreq: 18.03
ity include events and their probability, Total feasibility. Parallel to the design project is a
U (Fall)
Probability and Bayes' Theorems, discrete and related project involving actual implementation
3-2-7 REST
continuous random variables and vectors, Ber- and analysis. Lectures on a variety of related
Presents the fundamentals of computing noulli Trial Sequence and Poisson point process, civil and environmental engineering concepts,
and computer programming (procedural and functions of random variables and vectors and and engineering practice and ethics, are also
object-oriented programming) in an engineering conditional uncertainty analysis using full- part of the subject. Instruction and practice in
context. Introduces logical operations, floating- distribution and second-moment uncertainty oral and written communication are an integral
point arithmetic, data structures, induction, representation. Topics in statistics include esti- part of the multiple design stages.
iteration, and recursion. Computational meth- mation of distribution parameters, hypothesis C. Heald, J. Kroll
ods for interpolation, regression, root finding, testing, and simple linear regression. Concepts
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
sorting, searching, and the solution of linear illustrated with examples from various areas of
systems of equations and ordinary differential engineering and everyday life.
equations. Control of sensors and visualization D. Veneziano
of scientific data. Draws examples from engi-
neering and scientific applications. Students
11 subjects 1.00 to 1.013

1.015J Design of Electromechanical Robotic growth. Applied ecology. Combination of 1.018A ment analyses; laboratory and field methods for
E N G I N E E R I N G
Systems and 1.018B counts as REST subject. evaluation of soil properties in design practice.
(Same subject as 2.017J) S. Chisholm, M. Follows Same lectures as 1.361.
Prereq: 2.003 or 2.03; Coreq: 2.005, 2.05 and J. Germaine
2.051, or 2.016; 2.671 1.020 Principles of Energy and Water
U (Spring) Sustainability 1.035 Mechanics of Structures and Soils
3-3-6 1/2 Institute LAB Prereq: Physics I (GIR); Coreq: 18.03 or Prereq: 1.050, 18.03
permission of instructor U (Fall)
See description under subject 2.017J.
U (Spring) 5-3-10
F. S. Hover, J. J. Leonard
E N V I R O N M E N T A L
3-2-7
Analysis of determinate and indeterminate
1.016 Design for Complex Environmental Issues: Introduces a systems approach to modeling, structures including beams, plates, cables
Building Solutions and Communicating Ideas analysis, and decision-making problems for and arches. Introduction to matrix methods of
Prereq: 12.000 water and energy sustainability; formulation structural analysis. Mechanical properties of
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered of models based on physical, environmental, construction materials, including steel, concrete
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) social, and economic principles; and economic and soils. Behavior of steel and concrete struc-
3-1-5 evaluation of design. Covers applications of tural systems. Sources of stress concentrations
mass balance, energy balance, and economic and nonlinearities in steel and concrete struc-
Students work in small groups, under the guid-
and lifecycle concepts. Uses numerical models tures; composite behavior of reinforced concrete
ance of researchers from MIT, to pursue specific
to integrate concepts and to assess environmen- elements, prestressing of concrete. Groundwater
aspects of the year's Terrascope problem. Teams
A N D
tal impacts of human activities. seepage, effective stress and consolidation of

design and build prototypes, graphic displays
S. Amin soils, principles of slope stability. Interaction of
and other tools to communicate their findings
structures and soils in foundations and earth re-
and display them in a Bazaar of Ideas open
C I V I L
1.021 Introduction to Modeling and Simulation taining systems. Integrated laboratory sessions
to the MIT community. Some teams develop
Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject introduce concepts and techniques to measure
particular solutions, others work to provide
(Offered under: 1.021, 3.021, 10.333, 22.00) properties of materials and to understand struc-
deeper understanding of the issues, and others
Prereq: 18.03, 3.016, or permission of instructor tural behavior.
focus on ways to communicate these ideas with
U (Fall) J. Germaine, P. Ghisbain, A. Whittle
the general public. Students' work is evaluated
4-0-8 REST
by independent experts. Offers students an op-
1.036 Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
portunity to develop ideas from the fall term and See description under subject 3.021.
Design
to work in labs across MIT. Limited to Terrascope M. Buehler, M. Demkowicz
Prereq: 1.035
students.
U (Spring)
C. Harvey 1.022 Urban Networks (New)
3-1-8
Prereq: 1.00 or 1.000;1.010
1.018AJ Fundamentals of Ecology I (New) U (Spring; first half of term) Basic philosophy of planning and design of
(Same subject as 7.30AJ, 12.031AJ) 3-0-3 structures. Loading conditions, design criteria
Prereq: None and factors of safety. Application of principles
Introduces the structure and evolution of net-
U (Fall; first half of term) of structural mechanics and soil mechanics in
works with examples from engineering, applied
2-0-4 design. Structural system design concepts. De-
mathematics, computer science, and statistical
sign of reinforced concrete structural elements
Fundamentals of ecology, considering Earth as physics. Includes analysis of real world datasets
using the ultimate strength design method.
an integrated dynamic living system. Coevolu- focused on identifying important nodes in net-
Load factor design of structural steel members
tion of the biosphere and geosphere, biogeo- works, detecting communities, tracing network
and connections. Selection of soil parameters
chemical cycles, metabolic diversity, primary flows, and modeling and visualization of spatial
from laboratory and in situ tests. Stability and
productivity, competition and the niche, trophic networks.
ground deformations in geotechnical design.
dynamics and food webs, population growth M. Gonzalez
Design with soil-structure interaction. Emphasis
and limiting factors. Combination of 1.018A and
on problem-based learning through team design
1.018B counts as REST subject. 1.032 Geomaterials and Geomechanics
projects.
S. Chisholm, M. Follows (Subject meets with 1.361, 1.366)
O. Buyukozturk, L. C. Jen
Prereq: 1.010, 1.011, 1.036
1.018BJ Fundamentals of Ecology II (New) U (Fall)
1.041J Transportation Systems Modeling
(Same subject as 7.30BJ, 12.031BJ) 3-0-9
(Same subject as ESD.01J)
Prereq: 1.018A
Presentation and application of principles of Prereq: 1.00 or 1.000; 1.010
U (Fall; second half of term)
soil mechanics. Considers topics: the origin and U (Spring)
2-0-4
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
nature of soils; soil classification; the effective 3-1-8

Advanced topics in Ecology. Population model- stress principle; hydraulic conductivity and
Introduces basic concepts of transportation
ing, global carbon cycle, climate change, geo- seepage; stress-strain-strength behavior of
systems modeling, data analysis and visualiza-
engineering, theories of resource competition cohesionless and cohesive soils and application
tion techniques. Covers fundamental analytical
and mutualism, allometric scaling, ecological to lateral earth stresses, bearing capacity and
and simulation-based methodologies. Topics
genomics, niche theory, human population slope stability; consolidation theory and settle-
include time-space diagrams, cumulative plots,
12
queuing theory, network science, data analysis, including bridge structures, concrete shells, and 1.061A Transport Processes in the Environment
C O U R S E
and their applications. Provides students with containments. Students taking graduate version I (New)
an understanding of the current challenges and complete additional assignments. Prereq: 1.060A
oportunities in different areas of transportation. O. Buyukozturk U (Fall; first half of term)
C. Osorio 2-1-3
1.056J Building Structural Systems I
1
Introduction to mass transport in environmental
1.044J Fundamentals of Energy in Buildings (Same subject as 4.440J)
flows. Covers derivation and solution to the
(Same subject as 2.66J, 4.42J) (Subject meets with 4.462)
differential form of mass conservation, hydraulic
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR) Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
models for environmental systems, residence
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered U (Spring)
time distribution, and molecular and turbulent
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 3-3-6 REST
diffusion for continuous and point sources.
3-2-7 REST
See description under subject 4.440J. Meets with 1.61 first half of term.
See description under subject 4.42J. J. Ochsendorf H. Nepf
L. R. Glicksman
1.058 Structural Dynamics and Vibrations 1.061B Transport Processes in the Environment
1.050 Solid Mechanics (Subject meets with 1.581J, 2.060J, 16.221J) II (New)
Prereq: Physics I (GIR); Coreq: Calculus II (GIR) Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 1.061A
U (Fall) U (Fall) U (Fall; second half of term)
3-2-7 REST 3-1-8 2-1-3
Basic principles of mechanics to describe the Single- and multiple-degree-of-freedom vibra- Continues mass transport in environmental
behavior of materials, structures and fluids. tion problems, using matrix formulation and flows, with emphasis on river and lake systems.
Dimensional analysis, conservation of momen- normal mode superposition methods. Time and Studies dispersion, boundary layers, bed-water
tum, static equilibrium, stress and stress states, frequency domain solution techniques including exchange, air-water exchange, and particle
hydrostatics, moments and forces. Material and convolution and Fourier transforms. Applica- transport. Meets with 1.61 second half of term.
structural strength criteria. Deformation and tions to vibration isolation, damping treatment, H. Nepf
strain. Conservation of energy in solid mechan- and dynamic absorbers. Analysis of continuous
ics, elasticity and elasticity bounds. Energy systems by exact and approximate methods. 1.062J Nonlinear Dynamics: Continuum Systems
dissipation, plasticity and fracture. Open-ended Applications to buildings, ships, aircraft and (New)
geotechnical and structural engineering studio offshore structures. Vibration measurement and (Same subject as 12.207J, 18.354J)
exercises and experiments with natural and analysis techniques. Students should possess Prereq: 18.03 or 18.034; Physics II (GIR)
man-made physical systems. basic knowledge in structural mechanics and in G (Spring)
F. J. Ulm linear algebra. Students taking graduate version Not offered regularly; consult department
complete additional assignments. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (H except 1, 18)
1.053J Dynamics and Control I E. Kausel
General mathematical principles of continuum
(Same subject as 2.003J)
systems. From microscopic to macroscopic
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), 18.03, or permission of 1.060A Fluid Mechanics I (New)
descriptions in the form of linear or nonlinear
instructor; Coreq: 2.086 or 1.020 Prereq: Permission of instructor or Coreq: 18.03
(partial) differential equations. Exact solutions,
U (Fall, Spring) U (Spring; first half of term)
dimensional analysis, calculus of variations and
4-1-7 REST 2-1-3
singular perturbation methods. Stability, waves
See description under subject 2.003J. Mechanics principles for incompressible fluids. and pattern formation in continuum systems.
J. K. Vandiver, N. C. Makris, N. M. Patrikalakis, Review of hydrostatics. Conservation of mass, Subject matter illustrated using natural fluid and
T. Peacock, D. Gossard, K. Turitsyn momentum and energy in fluid mechanics. Flow solid systems found, for example, in geophysics
nets, velocity distributions in laminar and turbu- and biology.
1.054 Mechanics and Design of Concrete lent flows, groundwater flows. Momentum and J. Dunkel
Structures energy principles in hydraulics, with emphasis
(Subject meets with 1.541) on open channel flow and hydraulic structures. 1.064 Physical Limnology
Prereq: 1.035 R. Stocker (Subject meets with 1.64)
U (Fall) Prereq: 1.061B
3-0-9 1.060B Fluid Mechanics II (New) U (Spring)
Prereq: 1.060A Not offered regularly; consult department
Studies strength and deformation of concrete
U (Spring; second half of term) 3-0-9
under various states of stress; failure criteria;
2-1-3
concrete plasticity; and fracture mechanics con- Provides an introduction to physical processes
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
cepts. Topics include fundamental behavior of Mechanics principles for incompressible fluids. occurring in lakes and shallow surface water
reinforced concrete structural systems and their Drag and lift forces. Analysis of pipe systems, systems with emphasis on mechanisms affect-
members; basis for design and code constraints; pumps and turbines. Gradually varied flow in ing fate and transport. Topics include internal
high-performance concrete materials and their open channels, significance of the Froude num- waves, differential heating and cooling, bound-
use in innovative design solutions; and yield ber, backwater curves. Application of principles ary mixing, turbulent mixing, and influence
line theory for slabs. Uses behavior models and through open-ended studio exercises. of vegetation. Begins with a review of Navier-
nonlinear analysis. Covers complex systems, R. Stocker
13 subjects 1.015J to 1.064

Stokes equation. Students taking graduate of groundwater flow to geologic structure, and 1.080B Environmental Chemistry II (New)
version complete additional assignments. the management of contaminated groundwater. Prereq: 1.080A
H. Nepf Topics include Darcy equation, flow nets, mass U (Spring; second half of term)
conservation, the aquifer flow equation, het- 2-0-4
1.070AJ Introduction to Hydrology and Water erogeneity and anisotropy, storage properties,
Intermediate topics in environmental chemistry
Resources (New) regional circulation, unsaturated flow, recharge,
requiring kinetics to understand processes gov-
(Same subject as 12.320AJ) stream-aquifer interaction, well hydraulics,
erning biogeochemical behaviors in natural and
Prereq: 1.060A; Coreq: 1.061A, 1.106 flow through fractured rock, numerical models,
engineered systems. Topics include radiochem-
U (Fall; first half of term) groundwater quality, contaminant transport
istry, redox chemistry, surface chemistry and
2-0-4 processes, dispersion, decay, and adsorption.

surface complexation. Introduction to geochemi-
Includes laboratory and computer demonstra-
Water in the environment; Water resource cal modeling using reactive transport software;
tions. Students taking graduate version com-
systems; The hydrologic cycle at its role in the process formulations are combined in chemical
plete additional assignments.
climate system; Surface water and energy bal- fate models to compare with observations of
C. Harvey
ance; evaporation and transpiration through concentrations as a function of space and time.
vegetation; Precipitation formation, infiltration, B. D. Kocar
1.073 Introduction to Environmental Data
storm runoff, and flood processes; Groundwater
Analysis (New)
aquifers, subsurface flow and the hydraulics of 1.081J Environmental Cancer Risks, Prevention,
Prereq: 1.010
wells. and Therapy
U (Spring; first half of term)
D. Entekhabi (Same subject as 20.104J)
2-0-4
A N D
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Biology (GIR),

1.070BJ Introduction to Hydrology Modeling Covers theory and practical methods for the Chemistry (GIR)
(New) analysis of univariate data sets. Topics include U (Spring)
C I V I L
(Same subject as 12.320BJ) basics of statistical inference, analysis of trends 3-0-9

Prereq: 1.070A and stationarity; Gaussian stochastic processes,
U (Fall; second half of term) covariance and correlation analysis, and intro-
W. Thilly, R. McCunney
2-0-4 duction to spectral analysis. Students analyze
data collected from the civil, environment, and
Develops understanding of numerical modeling 1.082 Ethics for Engineers
systems domains.
of aquifers, groundwater flow and contaminant Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
E. A. B.Eltahir
transport, as well as uncertainty and risk analy- (Offered under: 1.082, 2.900, 10.01)
sis for water resources. Prereq: None
1.074 Multivariate Data Analysis (New)
D. Entekhabi U (Fall)
Prereq: 1.010
2-0-4
U (Spring; second half of term)
1.071J Global Change Science
2-0-4 See description under subject 10.01.
D. Doneson, B. L. Trout
Prereq: 18.03 Introduction to statistical multivariate analy-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered sis methods and their applications to analyze
1.083A Environmental Health Engineering and
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) data and mathematical models. Topics include
Biology I (New)
3-0-9 sampling, experimental design, regression
Prereq: Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), 1.061A
analysis, specification testing, dimension reduc-
Introduces the basic relevant principles and U (Spring; first half of term)
tion, categorical data analysis, classification and
concepts in atmospheric physics, climate dy- 2-0-4
clustering.
namics, biogeochemistry, and water and energy
M. Ben-Akiva Considers human health issues associated with
balance at the land-atmosphere boundary,
environmental engineering for air, land, and wa-
through an examination of two current problems
1.080A Environmental Chemistry I (New) ter. Topics include the fundamental and applied
in the global environment: carbon dioxide and
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR) aspects of biological and microbial processes
global warming; and tropical deforestation
U (Spring; first half of term) in natural and engineered systems, including
and regional climate. An introduction to global
2-0-4 microbial metabolisms, water quality, ecological
environmental problems for students in basic
assessment, and wastewater treatment.
sciences and engineering. Introduction to environmental chemistry with a
J. Thompson
E. A. B. Eltahir focus on using thermodynamics to understand
processes governing chemical behaviors in
1.083B Environmental Health Engineering and
1.072 Groundwater Hydrology natural and engineered systems. Topics include
Biology II (New)
(Subject meets with 1.72) vaporization, gas-solution partitioning, salt and
Prereq: 1.083A
Prereq: 1.061B mineral dissolution/precipitation, acid-base
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Spring; second half of term)

U (Fall) chemistry, metal complexation, adsorption via
2-0-4
3-1-8 ion exchange, and absorption within natural
organic matter and organism tissues. Process Covers the interaction between humans and
Presents the fundamentals of subsurface
formulations are combined in box models to chemicals in the environment, including toxicol-
flow and transport, emphasizing the role of
compare with observations. ogy, exposure pathways, and risk assessment;
groundwater in the hydrologic cycle, the relation
P. M. Gschwend treatment technologies; and the basis for
14
environmental regulation of chemical exposure. varies year-to-year, though recent projects have UNDERGRADUATE
C O U R S E
Case studies illustrate concepts and issues. focused on the Big Island of Hawaii. Students LABORATORY SUBJECTS
J. Thompson interested in focusing more deeply on inter-
pretation and communication of results should 1.101 Introduction to Civil and Environmental
1.084J Systems Microbiology instead enroll in 1.092 (which continues into the Engineering Design I
(Same subject as 20.106J) spring). Meets with 1.092 during IAP. Limited to Prereq: None
1
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR) Course 1 students. U (Fall)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered J. Kroll 0-3-3 1/2 Institute LAB
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
3-0-9 1.092 Traveling Research Environmental Project-oriented introduction to the principles
Experience (TREX): Fieldwork, Analysis, and and practice of civil and environmental engineer-
See description under subject 20.106J. ing design. First half of the term, students work
Communication
J. Runstadler in teams to apply the design process to an open-
Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (IAP, Spring) ended design/planning problem involving civil
1.085J Air Pollution and environmental engineering aspects. In the
5-2-5
(Same subject as 12.336J) second half, teams design and build a working
Prereq: 18.03 Introduction to environmental fieldwork and model researching, in detail, an aspect of the
U (Fall) research, covering data collection and analysis, planning/design project. Each team then pres-
3-0-9 interpretation of results, and science communi- ents the model and the results to the class. Regu-
cation. Students conduct fieldwork during IAP, lar written and oral presentations. Students also
Provides a working knowledge of basic air
focusing on one or more environmental research start on their design portfolio. Enrollment limited;
quality issues, with emphasis on a multidisci-
projects. Spring term activities involve research preference to Course 1 majors and minors.
plinary approach to investigating the sources
in support of the fieldwork, with instruction and H. H. Einstein
and effects of pollution. Topics include emission
practice in oral and written communication.
sources; atmospheric chemistry and removal
Includes a survey of the relevant peer-reviewed 1.102 Introduction to Civil and Environmental
processes; meteorological phenomena and their
literature; laboratory measurements of field Engineering Design II
impact on pollution transport at local to global
samples and/or instrumental response; data Prereq: Physics II (GIR); or Coreq: 1.060B and
scales; air pollution control technologies; health
analysis and interpretation; and dissemination permission of instructor
effects; and regulatory standards. Discusses
of results. Culminates in presentation of the re- U (Spring)
regional and global issues, such as acid rain,
search project(s), and write-ups of the research 1-3-2 1/2 Institute LAB
ozone depletion and air quality connections to
in manuscript form. Meets with 1.091 during
climate change. Project-oriented subject focused on the princi-
IAP. Limited to Course 1 majors and minors.
C. Heald ples and practice of engineering design. Empha-
J. Kroll
sis on construction and deployment of designs,
1.089 Environmental Microbiology plus performance testing used to determine if
1.093 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design
(Subject meets with 1.89) designs behave as expected. Includes a major
Prereq: Biology (GIR) team project involving use and application of
U (IAP)
U (Fall) sensors, as well as environmentally-friendly, and
2-0-2
3-0-9 energy-effective or energy-producing designs.
Introduces concepts of computer-aided design Develops practical, teamwork and communica-
Provides a general introduction to the diverse
(CAD) though the use of modeling software. tion skills. Enrollment limited; preference to
roles of microorganisms in natural and artificial
Provides the basic skills applicable to various Course 1 majors and minors.
environments. Topics include cellular architec-
CAD programs. Students create 2-D wireframe H. F. Hemond
ture, energetics, and growth; evolution and
geometry, 3-D solid models, and produce dimen-
gene flow; population and community dynamics;
sioned drawings. Licensed software provided for 1.106 Environmental Fluid Transport Processes
water and soil microbiology; biogeochemical
class use. Limited to 20; preference to Course 1 and Hydrology Laboratory
cycling; and microorganisms in biodeterioration
students. Prereq: None. Coreq: 1.061A, 1.070A
and bioremediation. 7.014 recommended as
Staff U (Fall)
prerequisite; students taking graduate version
complete additional assignments. 0-4-2 1/2 Institute LAB
1.095 Teaching Practicum in Civil and
J. R. Thompson Fundamentals of mass transport and flow
Environmental Engineering
Prereq: Permission of instructor measurements in the context of environmental
1.091 Traveling Research Environmental systems. Topics include measurement uncertain-
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Experience (TREX): Fieldwork (New) ty, propagation of error, diffusion, dispersion,
Units arranged
Prereq: Permission of instructor air-water exchange, dissolution, gravity cur-
Can be repeated for credit
U (IAP)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
rents, particle transport, and transport in porous

3-0-3 Students work as unpaid laboratory, tutorial, or media. Includes formal lab reports. Enrollment
classroom assistants under supervision of a fac- limited; preference to 1-ENG and 1-E students.
Introduction to environmental fieldwork and
ulty member. Limited to Undergraduate Teaching H. Nepf
research, with a focus on data collection and
Fellows and graders in Course 1.
analysis. Subject spans three weeks, including
Staff
two weeks of fieldwork, and involves one or
more environmental research projects. Location
15 subjects 1.070AJ to 1.106

1.107 Environmental Chemistry and Biology 1.125J Architecting and Engineering Software 1.138J Wave Propagation
Laboratory Systems (Same subject as 2.062J, 18.376J)

Prereq: 1.018A or permission of instructor; (Same subject as ESD.341J) Prereq: 2.003, 18.075
Coreq: 1.080A Prereq: 1.00, 1.124J, or permission of instructor G (Spring)
U (Spring) G (Fall) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
0-4-2 1/2 Institute LAB 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Laboratory and field techniques in biogeochem- See description under subject ESD.341J. T. R. Akylas, R. R. Rosales
istry and environmental engineering and their J. R. Williams, A. Sanchez
application to the understanding of natural and See also 1.351, 1.541, 1.56J, 1.63, 1.691.
engineered ecosystems. Exercises demon- 1.126J Pattern Recognition and Analysis

strate data acquisition and modeling suited to (Same subject as MAS.622J)
identifying and quantifying physical, chemi- Prereq: Permission of instructor ENGINEERING SYSTEMS,
cal, and biological processes that govern the Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) ECONOMICS, AND
effects of human activity on the functioning of Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered OPTIMIZATION
natural systems and/or the efficacy of engi- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
neered approaches to environmental problems. 1.142J Robust Modeling, Optimization, and
See description under subject MAS.622J.
Applications include chemical and biological Computation
R. W. Picard
remediation, measurement of contaminants, and (Same subject as 15.094J)
detection of biogeochemical activity in natural Prereq: 18.06 or permission of instructor
1.128J Computational Geometry
A N D
environments. An independently designed final G (Spring)

project is required. Enrollment limited; prefer- 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
ence to 1-E students.
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) See description under subject 15.094J.
C I V I L
P. Gschwend, B. Kocar
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered D. Bertsimas
ENGINEERING INFORMATION See description under subject 2.089J. 1.145J Engineering Economy Module
SYSTEMS AND N. M. Patrikalakis, D. C. Gossard (Same subject as ESD.70J)
Prereq: None
COMPUTATION
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall; partial term)
1.124J Software and Computation for Simulation E N G I N E E R I N G A N A LY S I S
1-0-2 [P/D/F]
(Same subject as 2.091J, ESD.51J) METHODS
Prereq: 1.00 or permission of instructor See description under subject ESD.70J.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 1.133 MEng Concepts of Engineering Practice R. de Neufville
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall) 1.146 Engineering Systems Analysis for Design
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
Modern software development techniques and
algorithms for engineering computation. Hands- (Offered under: 1.146, 16.861, ESD.71)
Core requirement for the MEng program
on investigation of computational and software (Subject meets with ESD.710)
designed to teach students about the roles
techniques for simulating engineering systems, Prereq: 1.145 or permission of instructor
of today's professional engineer and expose
such as sensor networks, traffic networks, and Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
them to team-building skills through lectures,
discrete simulation of materials using atomistic Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
team workshops, and seminars. Topics include:
and particle methods. Covers data structures 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
written and oral communication, job placement
and algorithms for modeling, analysis, and skills, trends in the engineering and construc- See description under subject ESD.71.
visualization in the setting of multi-core and dis- tion industry, risk analysis and risk manage- R. de Neufville
tributed computing. Treatment of basic topics, ment, managing public information, proposal
such as queuing, sorting and search algorithms, preparation, project evaluation, project manage- See also 1.202J, 1.203J, 1.283J, 1.731. For
and more advanced numerical techniques based ment, liability, professional ethics, and negotia- management of engineering systems, see also
on state machines and distributed agents. tion. Draws on relevant large-scale projects to il- 1.462J–1.472J.
Foundation for in-depth exploration of image lustrate each component of the subject. Grading
processing, optimization, finite element and par- is based on both individual and team exercises
ticle methods, computational materials, discrete involving written and oral presentations. Limited
element methods, and network methods. Knowl- to Course 1 MEng students.
edge of an object-oriented language required. E. E. Adams
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
J. R. Williams
16
ENGINEERING RISK TRANSPORTATION GEV, probit, and mixture models), estimation
C O U R S E
ASSESSMENT AND under various sample designs and data collec-
P R O B A B I L I S T I C A N A LY S I S 1.200J Transportation Systems Analysis: tion methods (including revealed and stated
Performance and Optimization preferences), sampling, aggregate forecasting
1.151 Probability and Statistics in Engineering (Same subject as 11.544J, ESD.21J) methods, and iterative proportional fitting and
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 1.010, permission of instructor related methods. Lectures reinforced with case
1
G (Spring) G (Fall) studies, which require specification, estimation,
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit testing, and analysis of models using data sets
from actual applications.
Quantitative analysis of uncertainty and risk for Problem-motivated introduction to methods, M. Ben-Akiva
engineering applications. Fundamentals of prob- models and tools for the analysis and design of
ability, statistics, and decision analysis. Events transportation networks including their plan- 1.203J Logistical and Transportation Planning
and their probability, Total Probability and ning, operations and control. Capacity of critical Methods
Bayes' Theorems. Random variables and vec- elements of transportation networks. Traffic
(Same subject as 6.281J, 15.073J, 16.76J,
tors. Bernoulli Trial Sequence and Poisson Point flows and deterministic and probabilistic delay
ESD.216J)
Process models. Conditional distributions and models. Formulation of optimization models for
Prereq: 6.041
distribution of functions of random variables and planning and scheduling of freight, transit and
G (Fall)
vectors. Probabilistic moments, second-moment airline systems, and their solution using soft-
uncertainty propagation and best linear unbi- ware packages. User- and system-optimal traffic
ased estimation theory for variables and vectors. assignment. Control of traffic flows on highways, Quantitative techniques of operations research
Introduction to system reliability. Estimation of urban grids, and airspace. with emphasis on applications in transportation
distribution parameters (method of moments, A. R. Odoni, C. Osorio systems analysis (urban, air, ocean, highway,
maximum likelihood, Bayesian estimation) and and pickup and delivery systems) and in the
simple and multiple linear regression. Emphasis 1.201J Transportation Systems Analysis: planning and design of logistically oriented
on application to engineering problems. Demand and Economics urban service systems (e.g., fire and police
D. Veneziano (Same subject as 11.545J, ESD.210J) departments, emergency medical services, and
Prereq: Permission of instructor emergency repair services). Unified study of
1.153 Transportation Policy, the Environment, G (Fall) functions of random variables, geometrical prob-
and Livable Communities 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ability, multi-server queuing theory, spatial loca-
(Subject meets with 1.253J, 11.543J, ESD.222J) tion theory, network analysis and graph theory,
Covers the key principles governing transporta- and relevant methods of simulation. Computer
Prereq: 1.011
tion systems planning and management. Intro- exercises and discussions of implementation
U (Spring)
duces the microeconomic concepts central to difficulties.
3-0-9
transportation systems. Topics include economic R. C. Larson, A. R. Odoni, A. I. Barnett
Examines the economic and political conflict theories of the firm, consumer, and market,
between transportation and the environment. demand models, discrete choice analysis, cost
1.204 Computer Modeling: From Human
Investigates the role of government regula- models and production functions, and pricing
Mobility to Transportation Networks
tion, green business and transportation policy theory. Applications to transportation systems—
Prereq: 1.001, 1.010; or permission of instructor
as a facilitator of economic development and including congestion pricing, technological
G (Fall)
environmental sustainability. Analyzes a variety change, resource allocation, market structure
of international policy problems, including and regulation, revenue forecasting, public
government-business relations, the role of inter- and private transportation finance, and project Introduces methods for modeling individual trav-
est groups, non-governmental organizations, evaluation—cover urban passenger transporta- els at a country scale. Reviews basic concepts
and the public and media in the regulation of the tion, freight, maritime, aviation, and intelligent of data analysis, modeling, and visualization
automobile; sustainable development; global transportation systems. techniques. Topics include data mining to
warming; politics of risk and siting of transport M. Ben-Akiva identify the structure inherent in daily behavior;
facilities; environmental justice; equity; as introduction to fractals, random walks and meth-
well as transportation and public health in the 1.202J Demand Modeling ods to analyze trajectories. Algorithms to model
urban metropolis. Provides students with an (Same subject as ESD.212J) and characterize complex networks, and their
opportunity to apply transportation and plan- Prereq: 1.201 or permission of instructor applications to daily commuting, air travels, and
ning methods to develop policy alternatives in G (Spring) roads. Includes weekly open laptop exercises
the context of environmental politics. Students 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit based on the data sets and methods from the
taking graduate version complete additional research papers covered in class. Exposes stu-
Theory and application of modeling and statisti- dents to the current challenges and opportuni-
assignments.
cal methods for analysis and forecasting of ties in networks applied to human mobility.
J. Coughlin
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
demand for facilities, services, and products. M. C. Gonzalez

Topics include: review of probability and statis-
See also 1.203J.
tics, estimation and testing of linear regression
models, theory of individual choice behavior,
derivation, estimation, and testing of discrete
choice models (including logit, nested logit,
17 subjects 1.107 to 1.204

1.205J Advanced Demand Modeling Applications to transportation, logistics, electric- 1.251J Comparative Land Use and
(Same subject as ESD.213J) power, and water distribution networks. Transportation Planning
Prereq: 1.202 or permission of instructor S. Amin (Same subject as 11.526J)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: Permission of Instructor
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) 1.231J Planning and Design of Airport Systems G (Spring)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as 16.781J, ESD.224J) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Advanced theories and applications of models See description under subject 11.526J.
for analysis and forecasting of users' behavior C. Zegras
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
and demand for facilities, services, and prod-

ucts. Topics vary each year and typically include 1.252J Urban Transportation Planning
linear and nonlinear latent variable models, Focuses on current practice, developing trends, (Same subject as 11.540J, ESD.225J)
including structural equations and latent class and advanced concepts in airport design and Prereq: Permission of instructor
models; estimation techniques with multiple planning. Considers economic, environmental, G (Fall)
data sources; joint discrete and continuous and other trade-offs related to airport location, 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
choice models; dynamic models; analysis of as well as the impacts of emphasizing "green"
Studies the history, policy, practice and politics
panel data; analysis of complex choices; estima- measures. Includes an analysis of the effect of
of urban transportation. Covers the role of the
tion and forecasting with large choice sets; airline operations on airports. Topics include
federal, state, and local government and the
multidimensional probabilistic choice models; demand prediction, determination of airfield
MPO, public transit in the auto era, analysis of
advanced choice models, including probit, logit capacity, and estimation of levels of conges-
current trends and pattern breaks; analytical
A N D
mixtures, treatment of endogeneity, hybrid tion; terminal design; the role of airports in
tools for transportation planning, traffic engi-
choice models, hidden Markov models, Monte the aviation and transportation system; access
neering and policy analysis; the contribution of
Carlo simulation, Bayesian methods, survey problems; optimal configuration of air transport
transportation to air pollution, social costs and
C I V I L
design, sampling, model transferability, and use networks and implications for airport develop-
climate change; land use and transportation
of stated preferences data. Term paper required. ment; and economics, financing, and institu-
interactions; traffic and place making; bicycles,
M. E. Ben-Akiva tional aspects. Special attention to international
pedestrians, and traffic calming. Examples from
practice and developments.
the Boston area and from Bilbao.
1.207 Computer Algorithms in Systems R. de Neufville, A. R. Odoni
Staff
Engineering
Prereq: 1.001 or permission of instructor 1.232J The Airline Industry
1.253J Transportation Policy, the Environment,
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered (Same subject as 15.054J, 16.71J, ESD.217J)
and Livable Communities
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Prereq: None
(Same subject as 11.543J, ESD.222J)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall)
(Subject meets with 1.153)
3-0-9
Covers concepts of computation in analysis of Prereq: Permission of instructor
engineering systems. Data structures, relational See description under subject 16.71J. G (Spring)
database representations of engineering data. P. P. Belobaba, A. I. Barnett, C. Barnhart, 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Algorithms for the solution and optimization of R. J. Hansman, T. A. Kochan, A. R. Odoni
Examines the economic and political conflict
engineering system designs: greedy, dynamic
between transportation and the environment.
programming, branch and bound, graph algo- 1.233J Air Transportation Operations Research
Investigates the role of government regula-
rithms, nonlinear optimization. Provides an intro- (Same subject as 16.763J)
tion, green business and transportation policy
duction to complexity analysis. Object-oriented, Prereq: 16.71, 6.431, 15.093, or permission of
as a facilitator of economic development and
efficient implementations of algorithms. instructor
environmental sustainability. Analyzes a variety
Staff Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
of international policy problems, including
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
government-business relations, the role of inter-
1.208 Resilient Infrastructure Networks 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
est groups, non-governmental organizations,
Prereq: 1.151 or 6.041/6.431; 15.058 or
See description under subject 16.763J. and the public and media in the regulation of the
15.093
H. Balakrishnan, C. Barnhart, P. P. Belobaba automobile; sustainable development; global
G (Fall)
warming; politics of risk and siting of transport
1.234J Airline Management facilities; environmental justice; equity; as
Control algorithms and game-theoretic tools (Same subject as 16.75J) well as transportation and public health in the
to enable resilient operation of large-scale Prereq: 16.71J urban metropolis. Provides students with an
infrastructure networks. Dynamical network flow Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) opportunity to apply transportation and plan-
models, stability analysis, robust predictive con- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered ning methods to develop policy alternatives in
trol, fault and attack diagnostic tools. Strategic 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit the context of environmental politics. Students
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
network design, routing games, congestion pric- taking graduate version complete additional
ing, demand response, and incentive regulation. assignments.
P. P. Belobaba
Design of operations management strategies J. Coughlin
for different reliability and security scenarios.
18
1.254 Transport Modeling Course 1.260J Logistics Systems transportation, duty, taxes, trade finance and
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Same subject as 15.770J, ESD.260J) hedging, currency issues, outsourcing, cultural
G (Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor differences, risks and security, and green supply
3-0-9 G (Fall) chains issues. Highly interactive format features
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit student-led discussions, staged debates, and a
Fosters practical experience with the concepts
mock trial. Includes assignments on case stud-
1
and approaches behind the analytical chain See description under subject ESD.260J.
ies and sourcing analysis, as well as projects
composed by GIS, 4-step planning, and traffic Y. Sheffi, C. Caplice
and a final exam.
models. Study conducted in Greater Boston.
B. Arntzen
Students develop road and street, pedestrian, 1.261J Case Studies in Logistics and Supply
and public transportation networks. Uses the Chain Management
1.27 Studies in Transportation
latest Census Transportation Planning Products (Same subject as 15.771J, ESD.261J)
(CTPP) data, and Boston home travel survey to Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
understand travel behavior and calibrate model. G (Spring)
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Final project involves the design of alternative 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
futures for the metropolitan area with different
See description under subject ESD.261J.
transportation and land use policies. Individual advanced study of a topic in transpor-
J. Byrnes
Staff tation systems, selected with the approval of the
instructor.
1.262J Supply Chain Leadership
1.255 Transportation MEng Project Staff
Prereq: ESD.260 or permission of instructor
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) 1.271J The Theory of Operations Management
G (IAP)
5-0-10 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as 15.764J, ESD.274J)
2-0-7
Prereq: 15.081J or 6.251J, 6.436J; or permission
Students work on projects related to ongoing
See description under subject ESD.262J. of instructor
MIT research programs with agencies, industries
B. Arntzen, C. Caplice G (Spring)
and government, such as Transport for London,
or related transportation projects in the Boston
1.264J Database, Internet, and Systems Can be repeated for credit
area. An in-depth planning and design study
Integration Technologies
is carried out as a group effort. Students must See description under subject 15.764J.
register for 1.255 for the Fall term, IAP, and I. Ashlagi, D. Simchi-Levi, K. Zheng
the Spring term. Preference to Course 1 MEng
G (Fall)
students. 1.273J Supply Chain Planning
Staff (Same subject as 15.762J, ESD.267J)
Addresses information technology fundamen- Prereq: 1.260J, 15.760, or 15.761
1.258J Public Transportation Systems tals, including project management and soft- G (Spring)
(Same subject as 11.541J, ESD.226J) ware processes, data modeling, UML, relational 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 1.201 or permission of instructor databases and SQL. Covers internet technolo-
G (Spring) gies, such as XML, web services, and service-
Staff
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit oriented architectures. Provides an introduction
to security and presents the fundamentals of
Discusses evolution and role of urban public 1.274J Manufacturing System and Supply Chain
telecommunications. Includes a project that
transportation modes, systems and services, Design
involves requirements/design, data model,
focusing on bus and rail. Describes technologi- (Same subject as 15.763J, ESD.268J)
database implementation, website, security and
cal characteristics and their impacts on capacity, Prereq: 1.260, 15.761, or 15.778
data network. No prior programming experience
service quality, and cost. Current practice and G (Spring)
required.
new methods for data collection and analysis, 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
C. Cassa
performance monitoring, route and network
design, frequency determination, and vehicle
1.265J Global Supply Chain Management S. C. Graves, D. Simchi-Levi
and crew scheduling. Effect of pricing policy and
(Same subject as 2.965J, 15.765J, ESD.265J)
service quality on ridership. Methods for esti-
Prereq: 1.260, 1.261, 15.761, 15.778, or 1.283J Urban and Regional Economics
mating costs associated with proposed service
permission of instructor (Same subject as 11.410J, 14.573J, ESD.191J)
changes. Organizational models for delivering
G (Spring) (Subject meets with 14.51)
public transportation service including finance
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 14.04, 14.32
and operations.
Staff Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Focuses on the planning, processes, and activi-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

ties of supply chain management for companies
involved in international commerce. Students ex-
amine the end-to-end processes and operational See description under subject 14.573J.
challenges in managing global supply chains, Consult W. Wheaton
such as the basics of global trade, international
19 subjects 1.205J to 1.283J

1.284J Analyzing and Accounting for Regional 1.331 Advanced Soil Dynamics 1.361 Advanced Soil Mechanics
Economic Change Prereq: Permission of Instructor (Subject meets with 1.032, 1.366)
(Same subject as 11.481J, ESD.192J) Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Prereq: 1.036
Prereq: 14.03, 14.04 Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered G (Fall)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Review of linear vibration theory for single- and Consideration of the following fundamentals of
multiple degree-of-freedom systems and for con- soil mechanics: the nature of soil; the effective
See description under subject 11.481J. tinuous systems. Propagation of waves in soils; stress principle; hydraulic conductivity and
K. R. Polenske soil amplification in vertically inhomogeneous seepage; stress-strain-strength behavior of
media, including iterative method for inelastic cohesionless and cohesive soil; lateral earth
1.285J Regional Socioeconomic Impact Analyses media. Dynamic stiffness of foundations, vibra- stresses; bearing capacity and slope stability;
and Modeling tion of machine foundations, effective motion consolidation theory; and settlement analyses.
(Same subject as 11.482J, ESD.193J) of foundations for earthquake waves, inertial Core requirement for Geoenvironmental MEng
Prereq: 11.481J or permission of instructor soil-structure interaction. Absorbing boundaries. program.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Inelastic behavior of soils, non-linear response J. Germaine
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) of soils under dynamic loads. Sliding block
2-1-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit analysis, dynamic slope stability, liquefaction. 1.364 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
E. Kausel Prereq: None. Coreq: 1.361
G (Fall)
K. R. Polenske
A N D
1.34 Waste Containment and Remediation 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit

Technology
1.286J Energy and Infrastructure Technologies Site characterization and geotechnical aspects
Prereq: 1.72 or permission of instructor
(Same subject as 11.477J) of the design and construction of foundation
C I V I L
G (Spring)
(Subject meets with 11.165) systems. Topics include site investigation (with
Prereq: 14.01 or permission of instructor emphasis on in situ testing), shallow (footings
G (Fall) Hazardous waste site remediation and waste and raftings) and deep (piles and caissons) foun-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit disposal facility design. Introduction to hazard- dations, excavation support systems, ground-
ous waste including definitions, US federal water control, slope stability, soil improvement
regulations, waste characteristics, environ- (compaction, soil reinforcement, etc.), and
K. R. Polenske
mental chemistry, hydrology, and contaminant construction monitoring. Core requirement for
transport. Characterization and remediation Geotechnical MEng program.
of contaminated sites, including preliminary A. Whittle
GEOENVIRONMENTAL site assessment, site investigation techniques,
AND GEOTECHNICAL remediation technologies, risk assessment, 1.366 Geotechnical Engineering
ENGINEERING and monitoring for soils, groundwater, and (Subject meets with 1.032, 1.361)
sediments. Design, construction, operation, and Prereq: 1.035, 1.036
1.322 Soil Behavior hydrology of waste disposal facilities. G (Fall)
Prereq: 1.361 Staff 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Identification, presentation, and illustration
1.351 Theoretical Soil Mechanics
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit of principles of soil mechanics. Considers the
Prereq: 1.361
following topics: the nature of soil; the effective
Detailed study of soil properties with emphasis Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
stress principle; hydraulic conductivity and
on interpretation of field and laboratory test Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
seepage; stress-strain-strength behavior of soil;
data and their use in soft-ground construction 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and lateral earth stresses. Applies principles to
engineering. Includes: consolidation and sec- Presentation of fundamental theories in soil stability and deformation problems. Restricted
ondary compression; basic strength principles; mechanics: field equations of linear elastic- to graduate students not specializing in Geo-
stress-strain strength behavior of clays, empha- ity and solutions of boundary value problems. technical Engineering. Same lectures as 1.361.
sizing effects of sample disturbance, anisotropy, Introduction to finite element method. Steady J. Germaine
and strain rate; strength and compression of and transient flow in porous media; applications
granular soils; and engineering properties of in confined and unconfined seepage, and one- 1.37 Geotechnical Measurements and
compacted soils. Some knowledge of field and dimensional consolidation. Introduction to poro- Exploration
laboratory testing assumed; 1.37 desirable. elasticity. Yielding and failure of soils; plasticity Prereq: 1.035
A. J. Whittle theory and limit analyses, with examples for G (Fall)
bearing capacity and slope stability. Cam Clay 3-4-2 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
models and critical state theory of soil behavior.

Application of testing principles to the measure-
A. J. Whittle
ment of fundamental aspects of soil behavior
from classification to engineering properties.
Emphasis on rigorous techniques to measure
mechanical behavior under various bound-
20
ary conditions. Exposure to error estimation, 1.39 Independent Study in Geotechnical MATERIALS AND
C O U R S E
research devices, geotechnical field exploration, Engineering STRUCTURES
and in situ testing. Extensive laboratory experi- Prereq: Permission of instructor
ments to explore geotechnical test equipment G (Fall, Spring, Summer) 1.541 Mechanics and Design of Concrete
and techniques. Laboratory use of testing Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Structures
automation and electronic instrumentation. Can be repeated for credit (Subject meets with 1.054)
1
Experiments include data analysis, evaluation, Prereq: 1.035
For graduate students desiring further individual
and presentation. G (Fall)
study of topics in geotechnical engineering.
J. Germaine 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Information: A. J. Whittle
1.38 Engineering Geology Studies strength and deformation of concrete

Prereq: Permission of instructor under various states of stress; failure criteria;
G (Fall)
CONSTRUCTION concrete plasticity; and fracture mechanics con-
ENGINEERING AND cepts. Topics include fundamental behavior of
MANAGEMENT reinforced concrete structural systems and their
Studies the effect of geologic features and members; basis for design and code constraints;
processes on constructed facilities; interac- 1.462J Entrepreneurship in Construction and high-performance concrete materials and their
tion between the geologic environment and Real Estate Development use in innovative design solutions; and yield
man-made structures, and human activities in (Same subject as 11.345J) line theory for slabs. Uses behavior models and
general. Planning of subsurface exploration. Prereq: Permission of instructor nonlinear analysis. Covers complex systems,
Engineering geologic characterization of soil and G (Fall; second half of term) including bridge structures, concrete shells, and
rock, including joint surveys and aspects of sedi- 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit containments. Students taking graduate version
mented and residual soils. Laboratory on basic complete additional assignments.
geologic identification and mapping techniques. See description under subject 11.345J.
O. Buyukozturk
Extensive reading of case histories. Field trip. J. F. Kennedy
H. H. Einstein 1.545 Atomistic Modeling and Simulation of
1.463J Globalization and the Built Environment
Materials and Structures
1.381 Rock Mechanics (Same subject as 11.342J, ESD.53J)
Prereq: 1.38, 1.361 Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) G (Fall)
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Addresses the importance and pervasiveness of
Covers multiscale atomistic modeling and
Introduces theoretical and experimental aspects globalization in Architecture, Engineering and
simulation methods, with focus on mechanical
of rock mechanics and on this basis prepares the Construction Companies (AEC Firms). Covers
properties (elasticity, plasticity, creep, fracture,
student for rock engineering. Includes review of strategies for a presence in the global market
fatigue) of a range of materials (metals, ceram-
laboratory and field testing; empirical and ana- and the importance of the global financial mar-
ics, proteins, biological materials, biomaterials).
lytical methods for describing strength, deform- ket in project financing, with a primary focus on
Topics include mechanics of materials (energy
ability, and permeability of intact rock and rock infrastructure. Includes discussion of innovative
principles, nano-/micromechanics, deformation
masses; fracture mechanics and mechanics of approaches to marketing, partnering, risk man-
mechanisms, size effects, hierarchical biological
discontinua including flow through discontinua; agement, finance, specialized delivery systems,
structures) and atomistic modeling (chemis-
design and analysis of rock slopes and founda- and privatization.
try, interatomic potentials, visualization, data
tions on rock; and discussion of blasting design. F. Moavenzadeh, D. Wolff
analysis, numerical methods, supercomputing,
H. H. Einstein algorithms). Includes an interactive computa-
1.472J Innovative Project Delivery in the Public
tional project.
1.383 Underground Construction and Private Sectors
M. J. Buehler
Prereq: 1.361, 1.38, or permission of instructor (Same subject as 11.344J)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: Permission of instructor
1.56J Structural Mechanics in Nuclear Power
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) G (Spring; first half of term)
Technology
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Same subject as 2.084J, 22.314J)
Provides familiarization with the most important See description under subject 11.344J. Prereq: 2.001 or permission of instructor
aspects of planning, analysis, design, and con- C. M. Gordon Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
struction of underground structures in soil and Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
rock. Covers detailed engineering analysis and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
design, and major aspects of construction tech-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

niques and construction planning. Discusses M. S. Kazimi
general planning and economic problems.
Includes a major design project.
H. H. Einstein

1.561 Motion-Based Design 1.570 Micromechanics and Durability of Solids methods intrinsic to the real behavior of the final
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 1.050, 1.57; or permission of instructor structure.

G (Fall) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Staff
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 1.573J Structural Mechanics
Presents a rational basis for the preliminary
design of motion-sensitive structures. Topics Introduction to fracture mechanics, poromechan-
Prereq: 2.002
include: analytical and numerical techniques ics and micromechanics using a unified mecha-
G (Fall)
for establishing the optimal stiffness distribu- nistic approach based on energy principles for
tion, the role of damping in controlling motion, modeling a large range of man-made and natural
tuned mass dampers, base isolation systems, engineering material behavior. Energy release See description under subject 2.080J.
and an introduction to active structural control. and fracture energy, stress intensity factors and T. Wierzbicki, J. J. Connor, Jr., H. Schmidt
Examples illustrating the application of the toughness, saturated and partially saturated
motion-based design paradigm to building poromechanics of deformable porous materi- 1.581J Structural Dynamics and Vibrations
structures subjected to wind and seismic excita- als, Darcy's law, linear micromechanics and (Same subject as 2.060J, 16.221J)
tion are discussed. application to porous materials, homogenization (Subject meets with 1.058)
J. J. Connor, Jr. methods, chemomechanics of dissolution pro- Prereq: Permission of instructor
cesses. In addition to assignments, emphasizes G (Fall)
1.562 High-Performance Structures MEng development of a consistent engineering science 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Project approach, culminating in a term paper.
Single- and multiple-degree-of-freedom vibra-
A N D
Prereq: None. Coreq: 1.561 F. J. Ulm

tion problems, using matrix formulation and
G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
normal mode superposition methods. Time and
5-0-10 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 1.571 Modeling and Analysis of Structures
frequency domain solution techniques including
C I V I L
Prereq: Permission of Instructor

Core requirement for the High Performance convolution and Fourier transforms. Applica-
G (Fall)
Structures MEng program. Focus on the con- tions to vibration isolation, damping treatment,
ceptual design of complex structures and the and dynamic absorbers. Analysis of continuous
use of advanced technologies to improve the Covers analytical and computer-based methods systems by exact and approximate methods.
performance of structural systems with respect for the analysis of structural systems. Introduces Applications to buildings, ships, aircraft and
to their durability, constructability, efficiency strategies for the quantitative study of indeter- offshore structures. Vibration measurement and
and sustainability. An in-depth design study minate and nonlinear structures. Topics provide analysis techniques. Students should possess
is carried out as a group effort and provides insight into structural analysis software and the basic knowledge in structural mechanics and in
the background for individual student theses. implementation of the finite element method. linear algebra. Students taking graduate version
Students must register for 1.562 for the Fall Emphasizes modeling complex structural behav- complete additional assignments.
term, IAP, and the Spring term. Limited to Course ior, such as elastic instability, local and global J. K. Vandiver
1 MEng students. buckling, physical nonlinearity, geometric stiff-
P. Ghisbain ness, and thermal expansion. Application ex- 1.582 Design of Steel Structures
amples cover a range of structural components Prereq: Permission of instructor
1.57 Mechanics of Materials: An Energy Approach and systems, with models and methods specific G (Spring)
Prereq: 1.050 or permission of instructor to the study of building frames, arches, shells, 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered and cable-supported and tensile structures. As-
Provides ability to design and assess steel
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) signments provide experience with the construc-
structures. Steel structures are taught at three
3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit tion of mathematical and finite element models,
levels: the overall structural system (multi-story
the derivation of closed-form solutions, and the
An opportunity to update knowledge in con- buildings, wide-span buildings, bridges, masts,
effective use of structural analysis programs.
tinuum mechanics and constitutive behavior, and towers); the components of a structural
P. Ghisbain
and modeling of engineering materials based system (floor systems, plate girders, frames,
on thermodynamics of irreversible processes. and beams); and the details of structural compo-
1.572 Structural Systems
Introduction to continuum mechanics and mate- nents (connection types, welding, and bolting).
rial modeling of engineering materials based on Each level includes a balance among theoretical
G (Fall)
first energy principles: deformation and strain; analysis, design requirements, and construc-
momentum balance, stress, and stress states; tion/cost considerations. Existing structures are
elasticity and elasticity bounds; plasticity and Designed to complement general structural used as worked examples.
yield design. Overarching theme is a unified analysis classes. Provides an understanding of Staff
mechanistic language using thermodynamics, the full range of structures and structural forms,
which allows for understanding, modeling, and including how they are designed and built.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
design of a broad range of engineering materials. Develops skills necessary for conceptual design
F. J. Ulm work, such as how to visualize options and judge
their relative advantages in a qualitative man-
ner. Case studies demonstrate how to conceive a
structural form and consider its various options,
and to understand assembly and construction
22
1.589 Studies in Structural Design and Analysis ing fate and transport. Topics include internal nonlinear aspects and wave breaking. Empha-
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor waves, differential heating and cooling, bound- sizes physical interpretation of mathematical
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) ary mixing, turbulent mixing, and influence results and their engineering application. Storm
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit of vegetation. Begins with a review of Navier- surges, coastal circulation, and forecasting of
Can be repeated for credit Stokes equation. Students taking graduate wind-wave characteristics. Wind-wave statistics,
version complete additional assignments. wave forces on piles, and breakwater stability.
1
Individual study of advanced subjects under
H. Nepf J. Trowbridge
staff supervision. Content arranged to suit the
particular requirements of the student and inter-
1.66 Problems in Water Resources and 1.692J Ocean Wave Interaction with Ships and
ested members of the staff.
Environmental Engineering Offshore Energy Systems
Information: O. Buyukozturk
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Same subject as 2.24J)
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) Prereq: 2.20, 18.085
1.597 Studies in Construction Materials
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
Can be repeated for credit Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Individual study in advanced topics as arranged
Can be repeated for credit between individual students and staff. Choice See description under subject 2.24J.
of subjects from theoretical, experimental, and P. D. Sclavounos
Advanced topics in construction materials
practical phases of hydromechanics, hydraulic
selected by students for individual study with
engineering, water resources, hydrology, and 1.699J Projects in Oceanographic Engineering
staff approval.
environmental engineering. (Same subject as 2.689J)
Information: O. Buyukozturk
Staff Prereq: Permission of instructor
1.67 Sediment Transport and Coastal Processes Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
HYDRODYNAMICS AND Prereq: 1.061 Can be repeated for credit
COASTAL ENGINEERING Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
1.61 Transport Processes in the Environment J. Preisig, WHOI Staff
Prereq: 1.060B
G (Fall) Emphasizes the quantitative description of
3-1-8 the mechanics of sediment transport in steady HYDROLOGY AND WATER
and unsteady flows based on hydrodynamic RESOURCE SYSTEMS
Introduces mass transport in environmental principles. Equations of motion for particles
flows, with emphasis on river and lake systems. in a turbulent flow, entrainment, bedload, and 1.714 Surface Hydrology
Covers derivation and solutions to the differ- suspended load. Bedform mechanics, ripples, Prereq: 1.070 or permission of instructor
ential form of mass conservation equations. and dunes. Flow resistance and boundary-layer Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Topics include molecular and turbulent diffu- mechanics for waves and combined wave- Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
sion, boundary layers, dissolution, bed-water current flows. Wave-induced longshore currents, 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
exchange, air-water exchange, and particle longshore and on-offshore sediment transport.
transport. Meets with 1.061A first half of term Coastal protection. Covers observations and theory of the physi-
and 1.061B second half of term. Staff cal processes involved in the hydrologic cycle.
H. Nepf Processes considered are rainfall, infiltration,
1.685J Nonlinear Dynamics and Waves runoff generation, stream flow, evaporation,
1.63J Advanced Fluid Dynamics (Same subject as 2.034J, 18.377J) transpiration,and rainfall interception.
(Same subject as 2.26J) Prereq: Permission of instructor E. A. B. Eltahir
Prereq: 18.085; 2.25 or permission of instructor. Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 1.72 Groundwater Hydrology
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Subject meets with 1.072)
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 1.061B
See description under subject 2.034J. G (Fall)
See description under subject 2.26J. T. R. Akylas, R. R. Rosales 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
T. R. Akylas, G. H. McKinley, R. Stocker
1.69 Introduction to Coastal Engineering Presents the fundamentals of subsurface
1.64 Physical Limnology Prereq: 1.061 flow and transport, emphasizing the role of
(Subject meets with 1.064) G (Fall) groundwater in the hydrologic cycle, the relation
Prereq: 1.061B 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit of groundwater flow to geologic structure, and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
G (Spring) the management of contaminated groundwater.

Not offered regularly; consult department Basic hydrodynamics of waves in deep and shal- Topics include Darcy equation, flow nets, mass
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit low water. Linear theory, dispersion, superposi- conservation, the aquifer flow equation, het-
tion, and spectral representation. Energy, energy erogeneity and anisotropy, storage properties,
Provides an introduction to physical processes transport, and dissipation by bottom friction. regional circulation, unsaturated flow, recharge,
occurring in lakes and shallow surface water Refraction and diffraction by breakwaters. Some stream-aquifer interaction, well hydraulics,
systems with emphasis on mechanisms affect-

flow through fractured rock, numerical models, of pre-existing natural chemical cycles. Linkages elements. Explores methodologies of limnology,
groundwater quality, contaminant transport to health effects, sources and control, and policy including field methods and use of models, ap-
processes, dispersion, decay, and adsorption. aspects. Core requirement for Environmental plications of modern sensor technology to lake
Includes laboratory and computer demonstra- MEng program. and wetland studies and current issues in lake
tions. Students taking graduate version com- Staff and wetland management.
plete additional assignments. H. F. Hemond
C. Harvey 1.731 Water Resource Systems
Prereq: 1.070 or permission of instructor 1.76 Aquatic Chemistry
1.721 Advanced Subsurface Hydrology G (Fall) Prereq: Chemistry (GIR) or 5.60
Prereq: 1.72, 18.075, permission of instructor 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
Surveys optimization and simulation meth-
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
ods for management of water resources. Case
studies illustrate linear, quadratic, nonlinear Quantitative treatment of chemical processes in
Advanced treatment of solute transport in programming and real-time control. Applica- aquatic systems such as lakes, oceans, rivers,
natural porous media with a focus on coupled tions include river basin planning, irrigation estuaries, groundwaters, and wastewaters. A
chemical reaction and transport. Numerical and agriculture, reservoir operations, capacity brief review of chemical thermodynamics is
modeling. Stochastic treatment of temporal and expansion, assimilation of remote sensing data, followed by discussion of acid-base, precipita-
spatial variability. Mobile/immobile domain and sustainable resource development. tion-dissolution, coordination, and reduction-
mass transfer, macrodispersion, tracer tests, D. McLaughlin oxidation reactions. Emphasis is on equilibrium
A N D
salt water intrusion, heat transport. calculations as a tool for understanding the
C. Harvey 1.74 Land, Water, Food, and Climate (New) variables that govern the chemical composition
Prereq: None of aquatic systems and the fate of inorganic
C I V I L
1.723 Computational Methods for Flow in G (Spring) pollutants.

Porous Media 3-0-3 B. Kocar
Seminar examines food production in a chang-
G (Fall) 1.77 Water Quality Control
ing world, with an emphasis on key scientific
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 1.060
questions about the connections between natu-
G (Spring)
Covers physical, mathematical and simulation ral resources, climate, and agriculture. Students
aspects of fluid flow and transport through read and discuss papers on a range of topics,
porous media. Conservation equations for including water and land resources, climate Emphasis on mathematical models for predict-
multiphase, multicomponent flow. Upscaling of change, demography, agro-ecology, biotechnol- ing distribution and fate of effluents discharged
parameters in heterogeneous fields. Modeling ogy, trade, and food security. Provides a broad into lakes, reservoirs, rivers, estuaries, and
of viscous fingering and channeling. Numerical and balanced perspective on one of the defining oceans. Focuses on formulation and structure of
methods for elliptic equations: finite volume global issues of this century. Considers scientific models as well as analytical and simple numeri-
methods, multipoint flux approximations, mixed controversies as well as areas of general agree- cal solution techniques. Role of element cycles,
finite element methods, variational multiscale ment and examines practical solutions for ad- such as oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus, as
methods. Numerical methods for hyperbolic dressing critical problems. Participants present water quality indicators. Offshore outfalls and
equations: low-order and high-order finite vol- reviews of selected papers and lead follow-up diffusion. Salinity intrusion in estuaries. Thermal
ume methods, streamline/front-tracking meth- discussions. They also have a role in shaping stratification, eutrophication, and sedimentation
ods. Applications to groundwater contamination, subject content. processes in lakes and reservoirs. Core require-
oil and gas reservoir simulation, and geological D. McLaughlin ment for Environmental MEng program.
CO2 sequestration, among others. Limited to E. E. Adams
graduate students.
R. Juanes AQUATIC SCIENCES, 1.782 Environmental Engineering MEng Project
WATER QUALITY CONTROL, Prereq: Permission of instructor
1.725J Chemicals in the Environment: Fate and AND ENVIRONMENTAL G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Transport MANAGEMENT 5-0-10 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Core requirements for Environmental MEng
Prereq: Permission of instructor 1.75 Limnology and Wetland Ecology program. Designed to teach about environmen-
G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor tal engineering through the use of case studies,
3-0-9 Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) computer software tools, and seminars from
For Institute students in all departments Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered industrial experts. Case studies provide basis for
interested in the behavior of chemicals in the 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit group project as well as individual thesis. Past
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
environment. Subject covers the movement Examines the major physical, chemical, and case studies have included the MMR Superfund
of chemicals through water, air, and soil, and biological features of lakes and wetlands: basin site on Cape Cod; restoration of the Florida Ever-
also addresses their eventual fate. Physical geology, water budget, heat balance, thermal glades; dredging of Boston Harbor; local water-
transport, as well as chemical and biological stratification, lake circulation, energy flow, shed trading programs; appropriate wastewater
sources and sinks, are discussed. Emphasis on biological communities, and cycles of major treatment technology for Brazil; point-of-use
anthropogenic chemicals, though in the context water treatment for Nepal, Brownfields Develop-
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ment in Providence, RI, and water resource for each regulatory regime. Students taking the 1.813J Technology, Globalization, and
C O U R S E
planning for the island of Cyprus. Students must graduate version are expected to explore the Sustainable Development
register for 1.782 for Fall term, IAP, and Spring subject in greater depth. (Same subject as 11.466J, 15.657J, ESD.137J)
term. Limited to Course 1 MEng students. N. Ashford, C. Caldart Prereq: Permission of instructor
E. E. Adams G (Fall)
1.811J Environmental Law, Policy, and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
1
1.801J Environmental Law, Policy, and Economics: Pollution Prevention and Control
Economics: Pollution Prevention and Control (Same subject as 11.630J, ESD.133J)
N. Ashford
(Same subject as 11.021J, 17.393J) (Subject meets with 1.801J, 11.021J, 17.393J)
(Subject meets with 1.811J, 11.630J, ESD.133J) Prereq: Permission of instructor for
1.818J Sustainable Energy
Prereq: None undergraduates
U (Fall) G (Fall)
22.811J, ESD.166J)
3-0-9 HASS-S 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Subject meets with 2.650J, 10.291J, 22.081J)
Introduction to important issues in contempo- Reviews and analyzes federal and state regula- Prereq: Permission of instructor
rary environmental law, policy, and econom- tion of air and water pollution, hazardous G (Fall)
ics. Discusses the roles and interactions of wastes, and the production and use of toxic 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Congress, federal agencies, state governments, chemicals. Analyzes pollution as an economic
and the courts in dealing with environmental problem and the failure of markets. Empha-
M. W. Golay
problems. Topics include common law, adminis- sizes use of legal mechanisms and alternative
trative law, environmental impact assessments approaches (such as economic incentives and
1.819J Design for Sustainability
required by the National Environmental Policy voluntary approaches) to control pollution and
Act, and legislation and court decisions dealing to encourage chemical accident and pollution
with air pollution, water pollution, the control of prevention. Focuses on the major federal legisla-
G (Fall)
hazardous waste, pollution and accident prevention, the underlying administrative system, and
tion, the production and use of toxic chemicals, the common law in analyzing environmental
community right-to-know, and environmental policy, economic consequences, and the role of Presents thought processes and quantitative
justice. Explores the role of science and econom- the courts. Discusses classical pollutants and tools, including life-cycle assessment (LCA)
ics in legal decisions, and economic incentives toxic industrial chemicals, community right-to- and the LEED and ENVSION rating systems,
as an alternative or supplement to regulation. know, and environmental justice. Also provides applicable to integrated design of buildings
Analyzes pollution as an economic problem and an introduction to basic legal skills. Students and horizontal infrastructure with the goal of
a failure of markets. Introduction to basic legal taking the graduate version are expected to minimizing the waste of materials, energy, and
skills: how to read and understand cases, regu- explore the subject in greater depth. water. Readings, lectures, site visits, and as-
lation, and statutes; how to discover the current N. Ashford, C. Caldart signments encourage systematic thinking and
state of the law in a specific area; and how to interdisciplinary collaboration to make sustain-
take action toward resolution of environmental 1.812J Regulation of Chemicals, Radiation, and able design a reality. Includes a team project of
problems. Students taking the graduate version Biotechnology students' choice, such as a conceptual design of
are expected to explore the subject in greater (Same subject as 11.631J, ESD.134J) a sustainable new building, a "green" retrofit, or
depth. (Subject meets with 1.802J, 10.805J, 11.022J, a comparative LCA.
N. Ashford, C. Caldart ESD.136J) J. Connor, J. Ochsendorf
1.802J Regulation of Chemicals, Radiation, and G (Spring) 1.83 Environmental Organic Chemistry
Biotechnology Not offered regularly; consult department (Subject meets with 1.831)
(Same subject as 11.022J) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 5.60, 18.03
(Subject meets with 1.812J, 10.805J, 11.631J, G (Fall)
Focuses on policy design and evaluation in
ESD.134J, ESD.136J) 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
the regulation of hazardous substances and
processes. Includes risk assessment, industrial Focuses on the processes affecting organic
U (Spring)
chemicals, pesticides, food contaminants, phar- compounds in the environment. Uses physical
Not offered regularly; consult department
maceuticals, radiation and radioactive wastes, chemical properties to predict chemical transfers
3-0-9
product safety, workplace hazards, indoor air between environmental compartments (air,
Focuses on policy design and evaluation in pollution, biotechnology, victims' compensation, water, sediments, and biota). Uses molecular
the regulation of hazardous substances and and administrative law. Health and economic structure-reactivity relationships to estimate
processes. Includes risk assessment, industrial consequences of regulation, as well as its poten- chemical, photochemical, and biochemical
chemicals, pesticides, food contaminants, phar- tial to spur technological change, are discussed transformation rates. Resulting process models
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
maceuticals, radiation and radioactive wastes, for each regulator regime. Students taking the are combined to predict environmental concen-
product safety, workplace hazards, indoor air graduate version are expected to explore the trations (and related biological exposures) of
pollution, biotechnology, victims' compensation, subject in greater depth. anthropogenic and natural organic compounds.
and administrative law. Health and economic N. Ashford, C.Caldart Graduate students taking 1.83 for H-level credit
consequences of regulation, as well as its poten-
tial to spur technological change, are discussed

have additional reading and homework empha- 1.85 Water and Wastewater Treatment 1.88 Physical Ecology at the Microscale
sizing structure-activity relationships. Engineering Prereq: Permission of instructor

P. M. Gschwend Prereq: 1.061, 1.61, or 1.725 G (Fall)
1.831 Environmental Organic Chemistry Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Designed for students in fluid mechanics and
(Subject meets with 1.83) 3-0-9
engineering who want to explore applications of
Prereq: 5.60, 18.03
Overview of engineering approaches to protect physics and fluids to biology and ecology, and
G (Fall)
water quality with an emphasis on fundamental for students in the biological sciences seeking
4-0-8
principals. Theory and conceptual design of to understand the physical constraints of life at
Focuses on the processes affecting organic systems for treating municipal wastewater and the microscale. Topics include mass exchange
compounds in the environment. Uses physical drinking water. Reactor theory, process kinetics, and flow at the scale of microbes, motility and
chemical properties to predict chemical transfers and models. Physical, chemical, and biological chemotaxis, encouter rates and predation, and
between environmental compartments (air, processes, including sedimentation, filtration, small-scale turbulence. Emphasizes the applica-
water, sediments, and biota). Uses molecular biological treatment, disinfection, and sludge tion of physical and fluid dynamical principles
properties to estimate chemical, photochemical, processing. Engineered and natural processes to life at the microscale, in particular (but not
and biochemical transformation rates. Resulting for wastewater treatment. limited to) aquatic systems.
process models are combined to predict envi- Staff R. Stocker
ronmental concentrations (and related biological
exposures) of anthropogenic and natural organic 1.851J Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and 1.89 Environmental Microbiology
A N D
compounds. Environmental Sanitation (WASH-ENV) in (Subject meets with 1.089)

P. M. Gschwend Low- and Middle-income Countries Prereq: Biology (GIR)
(Same subject as 11.479J) G (Fall)
C I V I L
1.84J Atmospheric Chemistry Prereq: None 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit

(Same subject as 10.817J, 12.807J) G (Spring)
Provides a general introduction to the diverse
Prereq: 5.60 Units arranged
roles of microorganisms in natural and artificial
Addresses principles and practice of water, environments. Topics include cellular architec-
sanitation, hygiene and environmental sanitation ture, energetics, and growth; evolution and
(WASH-ENV) systems, infrastructure, engineer- gene flow; population and community dynamics;
Provides a detailed overview of the chemical ing, and planning in low- and middle-income water and soil microbiology; biogeochemical
transformations that control the abundances countries. Incorporates interdisciplinary techni- cycling; and microorganisms in biodeterioration
of key trace species in the Earth's atmosphere. cal, socio-cultural, public health, human rights, and bioremediation. 7.014 recommended as
Emphasizes the effects of human activity on air behavioral, and economic aspects into the design prerequisite; students taking graduate version
quality and climate. Topics include photochem- and implementation of interventions. Students complete additional assignments.
istry, kinetics, and thermodynamics important to develop skills to plan simple, yet reliable, WASH- J. R. Thompson
the chemistry of the atmosphere; stratospheric ENV systems together with urban or rural commu-
ozone depletion; oxidation chemistry of the nities that are compatible with local customs and 1.899 Career Reengineering Program and
troposphere; photochemical smog; aerosol available human and material resources. Professional Development Workshops
chemistry; and sources and sinks of greenhouse Staff Prereq: Permission of instructor
gases and other climate forcers. G (Spring)
J. H. Kroll 1.86J Methods and Problems in Microbiology 1-0-0 [P/D/F]
For students in the 10-month Career Reengi-
1.841J Atmospheric Composition in the Prereq: Permission of instructor or Coreq: 7.493
neering Program sponsored by the School of
Changing Earth System Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Engineering. Limited to CRP fellows.
(Same subject as 12.817J) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Staff
Prereq: 1.84 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
M. Polz SPECIAL STUDIES
Explores how atmospheric chemical composi- 1.87J Microbial Genetics and Evolution 1.95J Teaching College-Level Science and
tion both drives and responds to climate, with a (Same subject as 7.493J, 20.446J) Engineering
particular focus on feedbacks via the biosphere. Prereq: 7.03, 7.05, 7.28 or permission of (Same subject as 5.95J, 6.982J, 7.59J, 8.395J,
Topics include atmospheric nitrogen; DMS, sul- instructor 18.094J)
fate, and CLAW; biogenic volatile organic com- G (Fall)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

pounds and secondary organic aerosol; wildfires 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: None
and land use change; atmospheric methane and G (Fall)
the oxidative capacity of the troposphere; and 2-0-2 [P/D/F]
A. D. Grossman, E. Alm
air quality and climate and geoengineering.
C. Heald See description under subject 5.95J.
J. Rankin
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1.968 Graduate Studies in Civil and mended. Enrollment limited by availability of by the fifth week of the first term the student is
C O U R S E
Environmental Engineering suitable teaching assignments. registered for thesis.
Prereq: Permission of instructor Information: Academic Program Office Consult Department Academic Programs Office
Units arranged 1.999 Undergraduate Studies in Civil and 1.UR Research in Civil and Environmental
Can be repeated for credit Environmental Engineering Engineering
1
1.969 Graduate Studies in Civil and Prereq: None Prereq: None
Environmental Engineering U (Fall, Spring, Summer) U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Prereq: Permission of instructor Units arranged Units arranged [P/D/F]
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 1.URG Research in Civil and Environmental
Individual study, research, or laboratory investi-
Can be repeated for credit Engineering
gations under faculty supervision.
Prereq: None
Individual study, research, or laboratory inves- Consult Department Academic Programs Office
tigations at the graduate level under faculty
Units arranged
supervision. 1.EPE UPOP Engineering Practice Experience
Consult Department Academic Programs Office Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
(Offered under: 1.EPE, 2.EPE, 3.EPE, 6.EPE, Individual research or laboratory study under
1.982 Research in Civil and Environmental 10.EPE, 16.EPE, 22.EPE) faculty supervision. Also opportunities in ongo-
Engineering Prereq: 2.EPW or permission of instructor ing research program.
Prereq: None U (Fall, Spring) Consult Department Academic Programs Office
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 0-0-1 [P/D/F]
Units arranged [P/D/F] 1.S82 Special Problems in Environmental
See description under subject 2.EPE.
Can be repeated for credit Microbiology and Chemistry
Staff
For research assistants in the department, when
G (Fall, Spring)
assigned research is not used for thesis but is 1.EPW UPOP Engineering Practice Workshop
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
approved for academic credit. Credit for this Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
subject may not be used for any degree granted (Offered under: 1.EPW, 2.EPW, 3.EPW, 6.EPW,
by Course 1. 10.EPW, 16.EPW, 20.EPW, 22.EPW) Advanced study of topics not covered in the
Consult Department Academic Programs Office Prereq: None regular subject listings, particularly seminar,
U (Fall, IAP) laboratory, and experimental subjects offered
1.983 Teaching in Civil and Environmental 1-0-0 [P/D/F] by permanent or visiting faculty. Addresses
Engineering topics in environmental microbiology, ecologi-
See description under subject 2.EPW.
Prereq: None cal genomics, microbial evolution and popula-
Staff
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) tion genetics, oceanography, biogeochemical
Units arranged [P/D/F] processes, environmental organic chemistry and
1.THG Graduate Thesis
Can be repeated for credit aquatic chemistry.
S. W. Chisholm, E. DeLong, M. F. Polz, R. Stocker,
For teaching assistants to recognize the educa- G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
E. J. Alm, J. Thompson, P. M. Gschwend,
tional value derived from satisfactory perfor- Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
H. F. Hemond
mance of assigned duties and for other qualified Can be repeated for credit
students interested in teaching as a career.
Program of research leading to the writing of
Laboratory, tutorial, or classroom teaching
an SM, MEng, CE, PhD, or ScD thesis; to be
under supervision of a faculty member. Credit
arranged by the student and an appropriate MIT
for this subject may not be used for any degree
faculty member.
granted by Course 1.
Consult Department Academic Programs Office
1.THU Undergraduate Thesis

1.984 Teaching Experience in Civil and
Units arranged
G (Fall, Spring)
0-2-0
Program of research leading to the writing of an
Provides classroom teaching experience under
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
SB thesis; to be arranged by the student and

the supervision of faculty member(s). Students
an appropriate MIT faculty member. Intended
prepare instructional material, deliver lectures,
for seniors. Student must submit an approved
grade assignments, and prepare a teaching
thesis proposal to the Academic Programs Office
portfolio to be submitted at the end of term.
Concurrent enrollment in 1.95J strongly recom-
27 subjects 1.831 to 1.S82

1.S977 Special Graduate Subject in Civil and
Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Course 1-C

General Institute Requirements (GIRs) Subjects
Units arranged Science Requirement 6
Can be repeated for credit Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement 8
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by
1.S978 Special Graduate Subject in Civil and 1.050 and 18.03 in the Departmental Program] 2
Environmental Engineering Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 1.101 and 1.102 in the Departmental Program] 1
Prereq: Permission of Instructor Total GIR Subjects Required for SB Degree 17

Units arranged [P/D/F] Communication Requirement
Can be repeated for credit The program includes a Communication Requirement of 4 subjects:
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CI‑H); and
1.S979 Special Graduate Subject in Civil and 2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI‑M).
Prereq: Permission of instructor PLUS Departmental Program Units
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Subject names below are followed by credit units, and by prerequisites if any (corequisites in italics).
Units arranged Required Subjects 159
Can be repeated for credit Core
1.00 Introduction to Computers and Engineering Problem Solving, 12, REST; Calculus I (GIR)
or
Graduate subjects taught experimentally; sub-
1.000 Computer Programming for Scientific and Engineering Applications, 12, REST; 18.03*
A N D
jects offered by visiting faculty; and seminars 1.010 Uncertainty in Engineering, 12; Calculus II (GIR)
on topics of current interest not included in the 1.013 Senior Civil and Environemental Engineering Design, 12, CI-M; permission of instructor
1.018AJ Fundamentals of Ecology I, 6(1)
regular curriculum. 1.978 is taught P/D/F. 1.018BJ Fundamentals of Ecology II, 6; 1.018AJ(1)
C I V I L
Consult Department Academic Programs Office 1.020 Principles of Energy and Water Sustainability, 12; Physics I (GIR), 18.03*
1.050 Solid Mechanics, 12, REST; Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
1.060A Fluid Mechanics I, 6; 18.03*
1.S980 Special Graduate Subject in Civil and 1.060B Fluid Mechanics II, 6; 1.060A
18.03 Differential Equations, 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR)
Prereq: Permission of instructor Civil Engineering
1.011 Project Evaluation and Management, 12, CI-M
1.035 Mechanics of Structures and Soils, 18; 1.050, 18.03
Units arranged 1.036 Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Design, 12; 1.035
Can be repeated for credit 1.041J Transportation Systems Modeling, 12; 1.00*, 1.010*
1.S981, 1.S982 Special Graduate Subject in Laboratory

Civil and Environmental Engineering 1.101 Introduction to Civil & Environmental Engineering Design I, 6, 1/2 LAB
1.102 Introduction to Civil & Environmental Engineering Design II, 6, 1/2 LAB; Physics II (GIR)*
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Restricted Electives 12
One advanced subject from the following list (students may petition the department to substitute an upper-level
Units arranged subject in science or engineering):
1.015J Design of Electromechanical Robotic Systems, 12, 1/2 LAB; 2.003*; 2.671, 2.005*
Graduate subjects taught experimentally; sub- 1.032 Geomaterials and Geomechanics, 12; 1.010, 1.011, 1.036
jects offered by visiting faculty; and seminars on 1.054 Mechanics and Design of Concrete Structures, 12; 1.035
1.153 Transportation Policy, the Environment, and Livable Communities, 12; 1.011
topics of current interest not included in the the
regular curriculum.
Departmental Program Units That Also Satisfy the GIRs (36)
Staff
Unrestricted Electives 48
1.S991 Special Undergraduate Subject in Civil

Total Units Beyond the GIRs Required for SB Degree 183
and Environmental Engineering No subject can be counted both as part of the 17-subject GIRs and as part of the 183 units required beyond
Prereq: Permission of instructor the GIRs. Every subject in the student’s departmental program will count toward one or the other, but not both.
U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Units arranged [P/D/F] Notes
Can be repeated for credit * Alternate prerequisites and corequisites are listed in the subject description.
1.S992 Special Undergraduate Subject in Civil

(1)
The combination of 1.018AJ and 1.018BJ counts as a REST subject.
and Environmental Engineering For an explanation of credit units, or hours, please refer to the online help of the MIT Subject Listing & Schedule,
http://student.mit.edu/catalog/index.cgi.
Units arranged
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Subjects taught experimentally; subjects offered

by visiting faculty; and seminars on topics of
current interest not included in the regular cur-
riculum. 1.991 is taught P/D/F.
28
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering Science/Course 1-E

Science Requirement(1) 6
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [one subject can be satisfied by 1.801J, 11.002,
1
or 14.01 in the Departmental Program] 8
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by 1.050 and
18.03 in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 1.101 and 1.102 in the Departmental Program] 1
Total GIR Subjects Required for SB Degree 17
Communication Requirement
The program includes a Communication Requirement of 4 subjects:
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI‑M).
PLUS Departmental Program Units

Subject names below are followed by credit units, and by prerequisites if any (corequisites in italics).
Required Subjects 168
Core
1.018AJ Fundamentals of Ecology I, 6(2)
1.018BJ Fundamentals of Ecology II, 6; 1.018AJ(2)
1.020 Principles of Energy and Water Sustainability, 12; Physics I (GIR), 18.03*
1.050 Solid Mechanics, 12, REST; Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
1.060B Fluid Mechanics II, 6; 1.060A
1.013 Senior Civil and Environmental Engineering Design, 12, CI‑M; permission of instructor
One of the following two subjects(3):
or
1.000 Computer Programming for Scientific and Engineering Applications, 12, REST; 18.03
1.010 Uncertainty in Engineering, 12; Calculus II (GIR)
Environmental Engineering Science
1.061A Transport Processes in the Environment I, 6; 1.060A
1.061B Transport Processes in the Environment II, 6; 1.061A
1.070AJ Introduction to Hydrology and Water Resources, 6; 1.060A, 1.061A, 1.106
1.070BJ Introduction to Hydrology Modeling, 6; 1.070A
1.080A Environmental Chemistry I, 6; Chemistry (GIR)
1.080B Environmental Chemistry II, 6; 1.080A
1.083A Environmental Health Engineering and Biology I, 6; 1.061A, Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR)
1.083B Environmental Health Engineering and Biology II, 6; 1.083A
1.106 Environmental Fluid Transport Processes and Hydrology Laboratory, 6, 1/2 LAB; 1.061A, 1.070AJ
1.107 Environmental Chemistry and Biology Laboratory, 6, 1/2 LAB; 1.018A*, 1.080A
Economics and Public Policy
One of the following three subjects:
1.801J Environmental Law, Policy, and Economics: Pollution Prevention & Control, 12; HASS-S
11.002J Making Public Policy, 12; HASS‑S, CI‑H
14.01 Principles of Microeconomics, 12; HASS-S
Laboratory
1.101 Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering Design I, 6, 1/2 LAB
1.102 Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering Design II, 6, 1/2 LAB; Physics II (GIR)*
Restricted Elective 12
One advanced subject from the following list(3) (students may petition the department to substitute an upper-level
subject in science or engineering):
1.064 Physical Limnology, 12; 1.061B
1.071J Global Change Science, 12; 18.03
1.072 Groundwater Hydrology, 12; 1.061B
1.085 Air Pollution, 12; 18.03
1.089 Environmental Microbiology, 12; Biology (GIR)
5.60 Thermodynamics and Kinetics, 12, REST; Chemistry (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)


No subject can be counted both as part of the 17-subject GIRs and as part of the 180 units required beyond
the GIRs. Every subject in the student’s departmental program will count toward one or the other, but not both.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
29 subjects 1.S977 to 1.S922

Notes
* Alternate prerequisites and corequisites are listed in the subject description.
(1)
Any of the subjects that fulfill the Institute Chemistry Requirement is satisfactory, though 5.111 or 5.112 is
recommended.
(2)
(3)
Students are encouraged to take both 1.00 and 1.010, in which case one may be counted as a restricted
elective.
For an explanation of credit units, or hours, please refer to the online help of the MIT Subject Listing &
Schedule, http://student.mit.edu/catalog/index.cgi.
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2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
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C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Engineering as Recommended by the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering/Course 1-ENG

Science Requirement 6
1
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement 8
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by
1.00, 1.000, and 18.03 in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied from among 1.101, 1.102, 1.106, and 1.107 in the
Departmental Program] 1
Communication Requirement(1)
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CI-H); and
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI-M).

Subject names below are followed by credit units, and by prerequisites, if any (corequisites in italics).
General Department Requirements (GDRs) 54

or
1.000 Computer Programming for Scientific and Engineering Applications, 12, REST; 18.03*
1.010 Uncertainty in Engineering, 12; Calculus II (GIR)
1.013 Senior Civil and Environmental Engineering Design, 12; CI-M; permission of instructor
1.073 Introduction to Environmental Data Analysis, 6; 1.010
or
1.074 Multivariate Data Analysis, 6; 1.010
Core Subjects 54–60

Students are required to formulate or select one area of core coursework. They can select from the
following areas or create their own core from a combination of them with the approval of the CEE
Program Officer.
Environment
1.018AJ Fundamentals of Ecology I, 6
1.061A Transport Processes in the Environment I, 6; 1.060A, 1.070A, 1.106
1.070A Introduction to Hydrology I, 6; 1.060A, 1.061A, 1.106
1.083A Environmental Health Engineering and Biology, 6; Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR) , 1.061A
1.092 Traveling Research Environmental Experience (TREX), 12, CI-M; permission of instructor
1.106 Environmental Fluid Transport Processes and Hydrology Laboratory, 6, LAB; 1.061A, 1.070A
1.107 Environmental Chemistry and Biology Laboratory, 6, LAB; 1.080A
Mechanics/Materials
1.035 Mechanics of Structures and Soils, 18; 1.050, 18.03
1.050 Solid Mechanics, 12; Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
1.060B Fluid Mechanics II, 6; 1.060A
1.101 Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering Design I, 6, LAB
1.102 Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering Design II, 6, LAB; Physics II (GIR)*
Systems
1.011 Project Evaluation and Management, 12, CI-M
1.020 Principles of Energy and Water Sustainability, 12; Physics I (GIR), 18.03
1.022 Urban Networks, 6; 1.00*, 1.010
1.041J Transportation Systems Modeling, 12; 1.00*, 1.010
1.101 Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering Design I, 6, LAB
1.102 Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering Design II, 6, LAB; Physics II (GIR)*
Elective Subjects with Engineering Content 48–60

Students are required to take four Restricted Electives selected from subjects offered within or outside CEE to form a
coherent program of study under supervision by CEE faculty.
Departmental Program Units That Also Satisy the GIRs (36)
Unrestricted Electives 48–54

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

No subject can be counted both as part of the 17-subject GIRs and as part of the 180 units required beyond the GIRs.
Every subject in the student’s departmental program will count toward one or the other, but not both.
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Notes
* Alternate prerequisites are listed in the subject description.
(1)
To satisfy the CI-M component of the Communication Requirement, students must take two of the department’s
CI-M subjects (1.011, 1.013, 1.092) or, if appropriate, take one Course 1 CI-M subject and petition the Subcommittee
on the Communication Requirement to substitute one CI-M from another science or engineering field. The outside
CI-M must fit into the coherent program of electives approved by the student’s academic advisor.
For an explanation of credit units, or hours, please refer to the online help of the MIT Subject Listing & Schedule,
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2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
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COURSE 2 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
FRESHMAN YEAR CORE UNDERGRADUATE due to laboratory capacity; preference to Course

INTRODUCTORY SUBJECTS SUBJECTS 2 majors and minors.
L. Anand, K. Kamrin, P. Reis
2.00AJ Fundamentals of Engineering Design: 2.00 Introduction to Design
Explore Space, Sea and Earth Prereq: None 2.003J Dynamics and Control I
(Same subject as 16.00AJ) U (Fall; second half of term) (Same subject as 1.053J)
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR) 2-3-1 Prereq: Physics I (GIR), 18.03, or permission of
U (Spring) instructor; Coreq: 2.086 or 1.020
Project-based introduction to product develop- U (Fall, Spring)
3-3-3
ment and engineering design. Emphasizes key 4-1-7 REST
Student teams formulate and complete space/ elements of the design process, including defin-
earth/ocean exploration-based design projects ing design problems, generating ideas, and Introduction to the dynamics and vibrations
with weekly milestones. Introduces core engi- building solutions. Presents a range of design of lumped-parameter models of mechanical
neering themes, principles, and modes of think- techniques to help students think about, evalu- systems. Kinematics. Force-momentum formula-
ing. Specialized learning modules enable teams ate, and communicate designs, from sketching tion for systems of particles and rigid bodies in
to focus on the knowledge required to complete to physical prototyping, as well as other types planar motion. Work-energy concepts. Virtual
their projects, such as machine elements, of modeling. Students work both individually displacements and virtual work. Lagrange's
electronics, design process, visualization and and in teams. Enrollment limited; preference to equations for systems of particles and rigid bod-
communication. Includes exercises in written Course 2-A sophomores. ies in planar motion. Linearization of equations
and oral communication and team building. M. Yang of motion. Linear stability analysis of mechani-
Examples of projects include surveying a lake cal systems. Free and forced vibration of linear
for millfoil, from a remote controlled aircraft, 2.001 Mechanics and Materials I multi-degree of freedom models of mechanical
and then sending out robotic harvesters to clear Prereq: Physics I (GIR); Coreq: 18.03 or 2.087 systems; matrix eigenvalue problems.
the invasive growth; and exploration to search U (Fall, Spring) J. K. Vandiver, N. C. Makris, N. M. Patrikalakis,
for the evidence of life on a moon of Jupiter, with 3-2-7 REST T. Peacock, D. Gossard, K. Turitsyn
scientists participating through teleoperation
Introduction to statics and the mechanics of 2.004 Dynamics and Control II
and supervisory control of robots. Enrollment
deformable solids. Emphasis on the three basic Prereq: 2.003 or 2.03; Physics II (GIR)
limited; preference to freshmen.
principles of equilibrium, geometric compatibil- U (Fall, Spring)
A. H. Techet, D. Newman
ity, and material behavior. Stress and its rela- 4-2-6
tion to force and moment; strain and its relation
2.00B Toy Product Design
to displacement; linear elasticity with thermal Modeling, analysis, and control of dynamic
Prereq: None
expansion. Failure modes. Application to simple systems. System modeling: lumped parameter
U (Spring)
engineering structures such as rods, shafts, models of mechanical, electrical, and electro-
3-5-1
beams, and trusses. Application to biomechan- mechanical systems; interconnection laws;
Provides students with an overview of design for ics of natural materials and structures. actuators and sensors. Linear systems theory:
entertainment and play, as well as opportuni- G. Barbastathis, A. E. Hosoi, K. Kamrin linear algebra; Laplace transform; transfer func-
ties in creative product design and community tions, time response and frequency response,
service. Students develop ideas for new toys 2.002 Mechanics and Materials II poles and zeros; block diagrams; solutions via
that serve clients in the community, and work Prereq: 2.001, or 2.01 and 2.02B; Chemistry analytical and numerical techniques; stability.
in teams with local sponsors and with experi- (GIR) Introduction to feedback control: closed-loop
enced mentors on a themed toy design project. U (Spring) response; PID compensation; steady-state
Students enhance creativity and experience 3-3-6 characteristics, root-locus design concepts,
fundamental aspects of the product develop- frequency-domain design concepts. Laboratory
Introduces mechanical behavior of engineering experiments and control design projects. Enroll-
ment process, including determining customer
materials, and the use of materials in mechani- ment may be limited due to laboratory capacity;
needs, brainstorming, estimation, sketching,
cal design. Emphasizes the fundamentals of preference to Course 2 majors and minors.
sketch modeling, concept development, design
mechanical behavior of materials, as well as
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
aesthetics, detailed design, and prototyping. In- G. Barbastathis, D. Del Vecchio, D. C. Gossard,
design with materials. Major topics: elasticity, D. E. Hardt, S. Lloyd, D. Rowell
cludes written, visual, and oral communication.
plasticity, limit analysis, fatigue, fracture, and
Enrollment limited; preference to freshmen.
creep. Materials selection. Laboratory experi-
D. R. Wallace
ments involving projects related to materials in
mechanical design. Enrollment may be limited

2.005 Thermal-Fluids Engineering I electronics, technical communication, and ethics. columns (buckling). Presents basic principles of
Prereq: Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR); 2.086, Limited enrollment. Pre-registration required for equilibrium, geometric compatibility, and linear
6.0002, or 18.06; or permission of instructor lab assignment; special sections by lottery only. material response. Covers fundamental concepts
U (Fall, Spring) D. Frey, S. Kim, A. Winter of continuum mechanics including internal
5-0-7 forces, stress, strain, and displacement.
2.008 Design and Manufacturing II A. Hosoi, S. Socrate, A. Kolpak
Integrated development of the fundamental
Prereq: 2.007 or Coreq: 2.017; 2.005 or 2.051
principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics,
U (Fall, Spring) 2.013 Engineering Systems Design
and heat transfer with applications. Focuses on
3-3-6 1/2 Institute LAB Prereq: 2.001 or 2.01; 2.003 or 2.03; 2.005 or
the development of the first and second laws of
M E C H A N I C A L
2.051; 2.670, 2.678 or 2.00B

thermodynamics with special consideration of Integration of design, engineering, and manage-
U (Fall)
the rate processes associated with heat transfer ment disciplines and practices for analysis and
0-6-6
and work transfer. Entropy generation and its design of manufacturing enterprises. Empha-
influence on the performance of engineering sis is on the physics and stochastic nature of Focuses on the design of engineering systems
systems. Conduction heat transfer in solids manufacturing processes and systems, and their to satisfy stated performance, stability, and/
including steady-state and transient situations. effects on quality, rate, cost, and flexibility. Top- or control requirements. Emphasizes individual
Finned surfaces. Coupled and uncoupled fluid ics include process physics and control, design initiative, application of fundamental principles,
models. Hydrostatics. Inviscid flow analysis and for manufacturing, and manufacturing systems. and the compromises inherent in the engineer-
Bernoulli equation. Internal and external laminar Group project requires design and fabrication ing design process. Culminates in the design
viscous flows. Turbulence. Boundary layers. of parts using mass-production and assembly of an engineering system, typically a vehicle
Head loss in pipes. methods to produce a product in quantity. Six or other complex system. Includes instruction
J. G. Brisson, J. Buongiorno, P. F. J. Lermusiaux, units may be applied to the General Institute Lab and practice in written and oral communication
K. Varanasi Requirement. Enrollment may be limited due through team presentations, design reviews,
to laboratory capacity; preference to Course 2 and written reports. Enrollment may be limited
2.006 Thermal-Fluids Engineering II majors and minors. due to laboratory capacity; preference to Course
Prereq: 2.005; or 2.051, 2.06 J.-H. Chun, M. L. Culpepper, S. Kim, S. G. Kim, 2 majors and minors.
U (Fall, Spring) S. E. Sarma D. Hart
5-0-7
2.009 The Product Engineering Process 2.014 Engineering Systems Development
Focuses on the application of the principles of
Prereq: 2.001 or 2.01; 2.003 or 2.03; 2.005 or Prereq: 2.001 or 2.01; 2.003 or 2.03; 2.005 or
thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid me-
2.051; 2.670, 2.678 or 2.00B; senior standing 2.051; 2.670, 2.678 or 2.00B
chanics to the design and analysis of engineer-
or permission of instructor also required. U (Spring)
ing systems. Laminar and turbulent flow. Heat
U (Fall) 0-6-6
transfer associated with laminar and turbulent
3-3-6 Can be repeated for credit
flow of fluids in free and forced convection in
channels and over surfaces. Pure substance Students develop an understanding of product Focuses on implementation and operation of en-
model. Heat transfer in boiling and condensa- development phases and experience working in gineering systems. Emphasizes system integra-
tion. Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics of teams to design and construct high-quality prod- tion and performance verification using methods
steady flow components of thermodynamic uct prototypes. Design process learned is placed of experimental inquiry. Students refine their
plants. Heat exchanger design. Power cycles and into a broader development context. Primary subsystem designs and the fabrication of work-
refrigeration plants. Design of thermodynamic goals are to improve ability to reason about de- ing prototypes. Includes experimental analysis
plants. Radiation heat transfer. Multi-mode heat sign alternatives and apply modeling techniques of subsystem performance and comparison
transfer and fluid flow in thermodynamic plants. appropriate for different development phases; with physical models of performance and with
J. G. Brisson, A. E. Hosoi, R. Karnik, understand how to gather and process customer design goals. Component integration into the
G. H. McKinley information and transform it into engineering full system, with detailed analysis and operation
specifications; and use teamwork to resolve the of the complete vehicle in the laboratory and
2.007 Design and Manufacturing I challenges in designing and building a substan- in-the-field. Includes written and oral reports.
Prereq: 2.001 or 2.01; 2.670; Coreq: 2.086 tive product prototype. Instruction and practice Students carry out formal reviews of the overall
U (Spring) in oral communication provided. Enrollment may system design. Enrollment may be limited due
3-4-5 be limited due to laboratory capacity; preference to laboratory capacity; preference to Course 2
to Course 2 majors and minors. majors and minors.
Develops students' competence and self-con-
D. R. Wallace D. Hart
fidence as design engineers. Emphasis on the
creative design process bolstered by application
2.01 Elements of Structures 2.016 Hydrodynamics
of physical laws. Instruction on how to complete
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Coreq: 2.087 or 18.03 Prereq: Physics II (GIR), 18.03
projects on schedule and within budget. Robust-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Fall, Spring; first half of term) U (Fall)

ness and manufacturability are emphasized.
2-0-4 4-2-6
Subject relies on active learning via a major
design-and-build project. Lecture topics include Introduction to statics and mechanics of deform- Principles of conservation of mass, momentum
idea generation, estimation, concept selection, able structural elements. Emphasizes simple and energy in fluid mechanics. Basic geophysi-
visual thinking, computer-aided design (CAD), engineering structures, such as rods (axial cal fluid mechanics, including the effects of sa-
mechanism design, machine elements, basic loading), shafts (torsion), beams (bending), and linity, temperature, and density; heat balance in
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the ocean; large scale flows. Hydrostatics. Linear 2.02A Engineering Materials: Properties and 2.04A Systems and Controls
C O U R S E
free surface waves, wave forces on floating and Applications Prereq: None. Coreq: 2.03
submerged structures. Added mass, lift and Prereq: 2.01 U (Spring; first half of term)
drag forces. Introduction to ocean acoustics; U (Fall; second half of term) 2-1-3
sound propagation and refraction. Sonar equa- 2-0-4
Introduction to linear systems, transfer func-
tion. Laboratory sessions in wave propagation,
2
Introduction to the physical mechanisms that tions, and Laplace transforms. Covers stability
lift and drag forces on submerged bodies, and
give rise to mechanical properties of engineer- and feedback, and provides basic design tools
sound propagation.
ing materials: stiffness, creep, stress-relaxation, for specifications of transient response. Briefly
A. H. Techet, P. D. Sclavounos
strength, fracture-toughness, and fatigue. Also covers frequency-domain techniques. Enrollment
covers materials selection for mechanical de- may be limited due to laboratory capacity.
2.017J Design of Electromechanical Robotic
sign. Includes case studies on materials-limited G. Barbastathis
Systems
problems in engineering design.
A. Kolpak 2.04B Introduction to Mechanical Vibration
Prereq: 2.003 or 2.03; Coreq: 2.005, 2.05 and
Prereq: 2.03, 2.086
2.051, or 2.016; 2.671
2.02B Mechanics of Structures U (Fall; first half of term)
U (Spring)
Prereq: 2.01 2-1-3
3-3-6 1/2 Institute LAB
U (Fall; second half of term)
Analyzes the time domain response of single-
Design, construction, and testing of field robotic 2-0-4
and multiple-degree-of-freedom (DOF) systems
systems, through team projects with each
Introduction to continuum mechanics of deform- to initial conditions and force inputs. Uses
student responsible for a specific subsystem.
able solids, emphasizing strain-displacement matrix formulation of multiple-DOF problems,
Projects focus on electronics, instrumentation,
and stress-equilibrium relations while special- including finding natural frequencies and mode
and machine elements. Design for operation in
izing material constitutive response to linear shapes. Provides an introduction to the method
uncertain conditions is a focus point, with ocean
elasticity and its limits. Teaches students to of normal mode superposition. Includes transfer
waves and marine structures as a central theme.
solve example boundary value problems and function analysis of the response of linear
Basic statistics, linear systems, Fourier trans-
consider the engineering implications of the systems to steady state harmonic inputs, with
forms, random processes, spectra and extreme
solutions. Corresponding numerical solutions application to vibration isolation and dynamic
events with applications in design. Lectures on
based on finite element methods are introduced absorbers. Also includes application to the
ethics in engineering practice included. Enroll-
and explored. analysis of machines with rotating imbalances.
ment may be limited due to laboratory capacity.
D. M. Parks Enrollment may be limited due to lab capacity;
F. S. Hover, J. J. Leonard
preference to Course 2 majors and minors.
2.03 Dynamics I J. K. Vandiver
2.019 Design of Ocean Systems
Prereq: 2.001; 2.003; 2.005 or 2.016. Senior
U (Fall, Spring; first half of term) 2.05 Thermodynamics
standing or permission of instructor also
2-0-4 Prereq: 2.01
required.
Credit cannot also be received for 2.S03 U (Fall; first half of term)
U (Spring)
3-0-3
3-3-6 Introduction to the dynamics of one and two
degree-of-freedom mechanical systems. Kine- Provides an introduction to thermodynamics,
Complete cycle of designing an ocean system us-
matics. Force-momentum formulation for par- including first law (coupled and uncoupled
ing computational design tools for the conceptu-
ticles and rigid bodies. Work-energy concepts. systems, incompressible liquid, ideal gas)
al and preliminary design stages. Team projects
Rotation of rigid bodies, angular momentum, and second law (equilibrium, reversibility and
assigned, with each student responsible for a
torques and moments of inertia. Newton, Euler irreversibility). Explores systems in communica-
specific subsystem. Lectures cover hydrodynam-
equations (direct method in dynamics). Conser- tion with heat reservoirs; quasi-static processes;
ics; structures; power and thermal aspects of
vation laws in dynamics. Basics of equilibrium, and heat engines and refrigeration. Properties
ocean vehicles, environment, materials, and
linearization and stability analysis. Includes of open systems, including mass, energy and
construction for ocean use; generation and
MATLAB modeling of dynamical systems with ap- entropy transfer.
evaluation of design alternatives. Focus on inno-
plications. Meets with 2.003 first half of term. C. Buie
vative design concepts chosen from high-speed
D. Gossard, K. Turitsyn, T. Peacock
ships, submersibles, autonomous vehicles, and
2.051 Introduction to Heat Transfer
floating and submerged deep-water offshore
2.031 Dynamics II Prereq: 2.05
platforms. Lectures on ethics in engineering
Prereq: 2.03 U (Fall; second half of term)
practice included. Instruction and practice in
U (Fall, Spring; second half of term) 2-0-4
oral and written communication provided. Enroll-
2-0-4
ment may be limited due to laboratory capacity; Introduces fundamental processes of heat trans-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
preference to Course 2 majors and minors. Continuation of topics introduced in 2.03, infer. Fourier's law. Heat conduction processes in-
C. Chryssostomidis, M. S. Triantafyllou cluding work-energy concepts, Lagrange's equa- cluding thermal resistance, lumped capacitance,
tions for systems of particles and rigid bodies in fins, and the heat equation. Elementary convec-
planar motion, and matrix eigenvalue problems. tion, including laminar and turbulent boundary
Meets with 2.003 second half of term. layers, internal flow, and natural convection.
D. Gossard, K. Turitsyn, T. Peacock Thermal radiation, including Stefan-Boltzmann
35 subjects 2.005 to 2.051

law, small object in large enclosure, and parallel DYNAMICS AND ACOUSTICS 2.060J Structural Dynamics and Vibrations
plates. Basic concepts of heat exchangers. (Same subject as 1.581J, 16.221J)

J. H. Lienhard, E. N. Wang, A. Hosoi 2.032 Dynamics (Subject meets with 1.058)
Prereq: 2.003 Prereq: Permission of instructor
2.06 Fluid Dynamics G (Fall) G (Fall)
Prereq: 2.01 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
U (Fall, Spring; second half of term)
Review of momentum principles. Hamilton's See description under subject 1.581J.
2-0-4
principle and Lagrange's equations. Three- E. Kausel, J. K. Vandiver
Introduction to principal concepts and methods dimensional kinematics and dynamics of rigid
M E C H A N I C A L
of fluid mechanics. Pressure, hydrostatics, bodies. Study of steady motions and small de- 2.062J Wave Propagation
and buoyancy. Control volume analysis. Mass viations therefrom, gyroscopic effects, causes of (Same subject as 1.138J, 18.376J)
conservation and momentum conservation for instability. Free and forced vibrations of lumped- Prereq: 2.003, 18.075
moving fluids. Viscous fluid flows, flow through parameter and continuous systems. Nonlinear G (Spring)
pipes. Dimensional analysis. Boundary layers, oscillations and the phase plane. Nonholonomic 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and lift and drag on objects. systems. Introduction to wave propagation in
Theoretical concepts and analysis of wave prob-
G. H. McKinley, A. Hosoi, K. Varanasi continuous systems.
lems in science and engineering with examples
T. R. Akylas, T. Peacock, N. Hadjiconstantinou
chosen from elasticity, acoustics, geophysics,
2.086 Numerical Computation for Mechanical
hydrodynamics, blood flow, nondestructive
Engineers 2.034J Nonlinear Dynamics and Waves evaluation, and other applications. Progressive
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR); Coreq: (Same subject as 1.685J, 18.377J) waves, group velocity and dispersion, energy
18.03 or 2.087 Prereq: Permission of instructor density and transport. Reflection, refraction and
U (Fall, Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) transmission of plane waves by an interface.
0-3-9 REST Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Mode conversion in elastic waves. Rayleigh
Covers elementary programming concepts, waves. Waves due to a moving load. Scatter-
including variable types, data structures, and A unified treatment of nonlinear oscillations and ing by a two-dimensional obstacle. Reciprocity
flow control. Provides an introduction to linear wave phenomena with applications to mechani- theorems. Parabolic approximation. Waves on
algebra and probability. Numerical methods cal, optical, geophysical, fluid, electrical and the sea surface. Capillary-gravity waves. Wave
relevant to MechE, including approximation flow-structure interaction problems. Nonlinear resistance. Radiation of surface waves. Internal
(interpolation, least squares, and statistical free and forced vibrations; nonlinear resonanc- waves in stratified fluids. Waves in rotating
regression), integration, solution of linear and es; self-excited oscillations; lock-in phenomena. media. Waves in random media.
nonlinear equations, and ordinary differential Nonlinear dispersive and nondispersive waves; T. R. Akylas, R. R. Rosales
equations. Presents deterministic and probabi- resonant wave interactions; propagation of wave
listic approaches. Uses examples from MechE, pulses and nonlinear Schrodinger equation. 2.065 Acoustics and Sensing
particularly from robotics, dynamics, and Nonlinear long waves and breaking; theory of (Subject meets with 2.066)
structural analysis. Assignments require MATLAB characteristics; the Korteweg-de Vries equation; Prereq: 2.003, 2.04B, 6.003, 8.03, or 16.03
programming. Enrollment may be limited due solitons and solitary wave interactions. Stability U (Spring)
to laboratory capacity; preference to Course 2 of shear flows. Some topics and applications 3-0-9
majors and minors. may vary from year to year. 2.066 Acoustics and Sensing
N. Hadjiconstantinou, A. Patera, D. Frey, A. Hosoi T. R. Akylas, R. R. Rosales (Subject meets with 2.065)
Prereq: 2.003, 2.04B, 6.003, 8.03, 16.03, or
2.087 Engineering Mathematics: Linear Algebra 2.036J Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos permission of instructor
and ODEs (Same subject as 18.385J) G (Spring)
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Physics I (GIR) Prereq: 18.03 or 18.034 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
U (Fall, Spring; first half of term) Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
Introduces the fundamental concepts of
2-0-4 Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
acoustics and sensing with waves. Provides
Introduction to linear algebra and ordinary a unified theoretical approach to the physics
differential equations (ODEs), including general See description under subject 18.385J. of image formation through scattering and
numerical approaches to solving systems of R. R. Rosales wave propagation in sensing. The linear and
equations. Linear systems of equations, exis- nonlinear acoustic wave equation, sources of
tence and uniqueness of solutions, Gaussian 2.050J Nonlinear Dynamics: Chaos sound, including musical instruments. Reflec-
elimination. Initial value problems, 1st and 2nd (Same subject as 12.006J, 18.353J) tion, refraction, transmission and absorption.
order systems, forward and backward Euler, Prereq: 18.03 or 18.034; Physics II (GIR) Bearing and range estimation by sensor array
RK4. Eigenproblems, eigenvalues and eigenvec- processing, beamforming, matched filtering,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Fall)
tors, including complex numbers, functions, 3-0-9 and focusing. Diffraction, bandwidth, ambient
vectors and matrices. noise and reverberation limitations. Scattering
A. Hosoi, T. Peacock See description under subject 12.006J. from objects, surfaces and volumes by Green's
R. Lagrange Theorem. Forward scatter, shadows, Babinet's
principle, extinction and attenuation. Ray tracing
and waveguides in remote sensing. Applications
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to acoustic, radar, seismic, thermal and optical small and large deformation of elastic-(visco) 2.081J Plates and Shells: Static and Dynamic
C O U R S E
sensing and exploration. Students taking the plastic solids. Analytical and numerical solution Analysis
graduate version of the subject complete ad- of selected boundary value problems. Applica- (Same subject as 16.230J)
ditional assignments. tions to deformation processing of metals. Prereq: 2.071, 2.080J, or permission of
N. C. Makris L. Anand, D. M. Parks Instructor
G (Spring)
2
2.074 Solid Mechanics: Elasticity 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
SOLID MECHANICS AND Prereq: 2.002, Coreq: 18.03
Stress-strain relations for plate and shell ele-
MATERIALS Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
ments. Differential equations of equilibrium.
Energy methods and approximate solutions.
2.071 Mechanics of Solid Materials 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Bending and buckling of rectangular plates.
Prereq: 2.002 or 2.02A Introduction to the theory and applications of Post-buckling and ultimate strength of cold
G (Spring) elastic solids. Review strain, stress, and stress- formed sections and typical stiffened panels
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit strain law. Several of the following topics: Aniso- used in aerospace, civil, and mechanical engi-
Fundamentals of solid mechanics applied to the tropic material behavior. Piezoelectric materials. neering; offshore technology; and ship building.
mechanical behavior of engineering materials. Effective properties of composites. Structural Geometry of curved surfaces. General theory of
Kinematics of deformation, stress, and balance mechanics of beams and plates. Energy methods elastic, axisymmetric shells and their equilib-
principles. Isotropic linear elasticity and iso- for structures. Two-dimensional problems. rium equations. Buckling, crushing and bending
tropic linear thermal elasticity. Variational and Stress concentration at cavities, concentrated strength of cylindrical shells with applications.
energy methods. Linear viscoelasticity. Small- loads, cracks, and dislocations. Variational Propagation of 1-D elastic waves in rods, geo-
strain elastic-plastic deformation. Mechanics methods and their applications; introduction to metrical and material dispersion. Plane, Ray-
of large deformation; nonlinear hyperelastic the finite element method. Introduction to wave leigh surface, and 3-D waves. 1-D plastic waves.
material behavior. Foundations and methods of propagation. Response of plates and shells to high-intensity
deformable-solid mechanics, including relevant D. M. Parks loads. Dynamic plasticity and fracture. Applica-
applications. Provides base for further study and tion to crashworthiness and impact loading of
specialization within solid mechanics, including 2.076J Mechanics of Heterogeneous Materials structures.
continuum mechanics, computational mechan- (New) T. Sapsis
ics (e.g., finite-element methods), plasticity, (Same subject as 16.223J)
fracture mechanics, structural mechanics, and Prereq: 2.002, 3.032, 16.20, or permission of 2.082 Ship Structural Analysis and Design
nonlinear behavior of materials. instructor Prereq: 2.081, 2.701
L. Anand, D. M. Parks Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Spring; second half of term)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
2.072 Mechanics of Continuous Media 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Design application of analysis developed in
Prereq: 2.071 See description under subject 16.223J. 2.081J. Ship longitudinal strength and hull pri-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered B. L. Wardle, S-G. Kim mary stresses. Ship structural design concepts.
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Design limit states including plate bending,
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit column and panel buckling, panel ultimate
2.080J Structural Mechanics
Principles and applications of continuum me- (Same subject as 1.573J) strength, and plastic analysis. Matrix stiffness,
chanics. Kinematics of deformation. Thermome- Prereq: 2.002 and introduction to finite element analysis.
chanical conservation laws. Stress and strain G (Fall) Computer projects on the structural design of a
measures. Constitutive equations including 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit midship module.
some examples of their microscopic basis. R. S. McCord, T. Wierzbicki
Presents fundamental concepts of structural
Solution of some basic problems for various
mechanics with applications to marine, civil,
materials as relevant in materials science, fluid 2.084J Structural Mechanics in Nuclear Power
and mechanical structures. Covers residual
dynamics, and structural analysis. Inherently Technology
stresses; thermal effects; analysis of beams,
nonlinear phenomena in continuum mechanics. (Same subject as 1.56J, 22.314J)
columns, tensioned beams, trusses, frames,
Variational principles. Prereq: 2.001 or permission of instructor
arches, cables, and shafts of general shape and
L. Anand Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
material, including composites; elastic buckling
of columns; exact and approximate methods,
2.073 Solid Mechanics: Plasticity and Inelastic 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
energy methods, principle of virtual work,
Deformation and introduction to computational structural See description under subject 22.314J.
Prereq: 2.071 mechanics. M. S. Kazimi, O. Buyukozturk
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) T. Wierzbicki, J. J. Connor, Jr., H. Schmidt
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Physical basis of plastic/inelastic deformation

of solids; metals, polymers, granular/rock-like
materials. Continuum constitutive models for
37 subjects 2.06 to 2.084J

COMPUTATIONAL interpretation of numerical results. Students SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND
ENGINEERING taking graduate version complete additional CONTROL

assignments.
2.089J Computational Geometry K. J. Bathe 2.110J Information, Entropy, and Computation
(Same subject as 1.128J) (Same subject as 6.050J)
Prereq: Permission of instructor 2.094 Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Prereq: Physics I (GIR)
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Fluids II U (Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Prereq: 2.001 4-0-5
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Spring)
M E C H A N I C A L

Topics in surface modeling: b-splines, non- P. Penfield, Jr., S. Lloyd
uniform rational b-splines, physically based Presents finite element theory and methods for
deformable surfaces, sweeps and general- general linear and nonlinear analyses. Reliable 2.111J Quantum Computation
ized cylinders, offsets, blending and filleting and effective finite element methods and their (Same subject as 8.370J, 18.435J)
surfaces. Non-linear solvers and intersection applications to solution of general problems in Prereq: Permission of instructor
problems. Solid modeling: constructive solid ge- solid, structural and fluid mechanics, heat and G (Fall)
ometry, boundary representation, non-manifold mass transfer, and multiphysics problems in- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and mixed-dimension boundary representa- cluding fluid-structure interactions. Formulation
of governing continuum mechanics equations, See description under subject 18.435J.
tion models, octrees. Robustness of geometric
conservation laws, virtual work, and variational I. Chuang, E. Farhi, S. Lloyd, P. Shor
computations. Interval methods. Finite and
boundary element discretization methods for principles for finite element solutions. Discreti-
zation of governing equations using finite ele- 2.12 Introduction to Robotics
continuum mechanics problems. Scientific
ment methods; stability, accuracy and conver- (Subject meets with 2.120)
visualization. Variational geometry. Tolerances.
gence of methods. Solution of central problems Prereq: 2.004, or 2.031 and 2.04A
Inspection methods. Feature representation and
and a term project using an existing general U (Fall)
recognition. Shape interrogation for design,
purpose finite element analysis program. 3-2-7
analysis, and manufacturing. Involves analytical
K. J. Bathe 2.120 Introduction to Robotics
and programming assignments.
N. M. Patrikalakis, D. C. Gossard
2.096J Introduction to Numerical Simulation Prereq: 2.004, or 2.031 and 2.04A, or
(Same subject as 6.336J, 16.910J) permission of instructor
2.091J Software and Computation for Simulation
Prereq: 18.03 or 18.06 G (Fall)
G (Fall) 3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Presents the fundamentals of robot mecha-
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) See description under subject 6.336J. nisms, dynamics, and controls. Planar and
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit L. Daniel, J. K. White spatial kinematics, differential motion, energy
method for robot mechanics; mechanism design
2.097J Numerical Methods for Partial for manipulation and locomotion; multi-rigid-
J. R. Williams
Differential Equations body dynamics; force and compliance control,
(Same subject as 6.339J, 16.920J) balancing control, visual feedback, human-
2.092 Finite Element Analysis of Solids and
Prereq: 18.03 or 18.06 machine interface; actuators, sensors, wireless
Fluids I
G (Fall) networking, and embedded software. Weekly
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit laboratories include real-time control, vehicle
Prereq: 2.001 or 2.01; 2.003 or 2.03
navigation, arm and end-effector design, and
U (Fall) See description under subject 16.920J. balancing robot control. Group term project re-
3-0-9 Q. Wang, J. K. White quires design and fabrication of robotic systems.
2.093 Finite Element Analysis of Solids and
Students taking graduate version complete ad-
Fluids I
2.099J Computational Mechanics of Materials ditional assignments. Enrollment may be limited
(Same subject as 16.225J) due to laboratory capacity.
Prereq: 2.001 or 2.01; 2.003 or 2.03
Prereq: Permission of instructor, programming H. Asada, J. J. Leonard
G (Fall)
in either C++, C, or Fortran
G (Fall) 2.131 Advanced Instrumentation and
Finite element methods for analysis of steady- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Measurement
state and transient problems in solid, structural, Prereq: Permission of Instructor
fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Presents Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
R. Radovitzky
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
finite element methods and solution procedures Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
for linear and nonlinear analyses using largely 3-6-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
physical arguments. Demonstrates finite ele-
Provides training in advanced instrumentation
ment analyses. Homework involves use of an
and measurement techniques. Topics include
existing general purpose finite element analysis
system level design, fabrication and evaluation
program. Includes modeling of problems and
with emphasis on systems involving concepts
38
and technology from mechanics, optics, compressible flow, chemical processes, diffu- 2.154 Maneuvering and Control of Surface and
C O U R S E
electronics, chemistry and biology. Simulation, sion, and wave transmission. Underwater Vehicles
modeling and design software. Use of a wide N. Hogan Prereq: 2.22
range of instruments/techniques (e.g., scanning Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
electron microscope, dynamic signal/system 2.151 Advanced System Dynamics and Control Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
analyzer, impedance analyzer, laser interferom- Prereq: 2.004, 18.06; or 2.087, 2.04A 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
2
eter) and fabrication/machining methods (e.g., G (Fall)
Maneuvering motions of surface and underwater
laser micro-machining, stereo lithography, com- 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
vehicles. Derivation of equations of motion, hy-
puter controlled turning and machining centers).
Analytical and graphical descriptions of state- drodynamic coefficients. Memory effects. Linear
Theory and practice of both linear and nonlinear
determined dynamic physical systems; time and nonlinear forms of the equations of motion.
system identification techniques. No final exam.
and frequency domain representations; system Control surfaces modeling and design. Engine,
I. W. Hunter
characteristics—controllability, observability, propulsor, and transmission systems modeling
stability; linear and nonlinear system responses. and simulation during maneuvering. Stability
2.14 Analysis and Design of Feedback Control
Modification of system characteristics using of motion. Principles of multivariable automatic
Systems
feedback. State observers, Kalman filters. Mod- control. Optimal control, Kalman filtering, loop
eling/performance trade-offs in control system transfer recovery. Term project: applications cho-
Prereq: 2.004, 2.04A, or 2.04B
design. Emphasis on application of techniques sen from autopilots for surface vehicles; towing
U (Spring)
to physical systems. in open seas; remotely operated vehicles.
3-3-6
K. Youcef-Toumi, N. Hogan, D. Rowell M. S. Triantafyllou
2.140 Analysis and Design of Feedback Control
Systems
2.152J Nonlinear Control System Design 2.160 Identification, Estimation, and Learning
(Same subject as 9.110J) Prereq: 2.151
Prereq: 2.004, 2.04A, 2.04B, or permission of
Prereq: 2.151, 6.241, 16.31, or permission of G (Spring)
instructor
instructor 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Spring)
3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Provides a broad theoretical basis for sys-
tem identification, estimation, and learning.
Develops the fundamentals of feedback control 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Least squares estimation and its convergence
using linear transfer function system models.
Introduction to applied nonlinear control and properties, Kalman filter and extended Kalman
Analysis in time and frequency domains. Design
estimation. Nonlinear stability theory, Lyapunov filter, noise dynamics and system representa-
in the s-plane (root locus) and in the frequency
analysis, Barbalat's lemma. Feedback linear- tion, function approximation theory, neural
domain (loop shaping). Describing functions for
ization, internal dynamics. Sliding surfaces. nets, radial basis functions, wavelets, Volterra
stability of certain non-linear systems. Extension
Adaptive nonlinear control. Contraction analysis, expansions, informative data sets, persistent
to state variable systems and multivariable con-
differential stability theory. Nonlinear observers. excitation, asymptotic variance, central limit
trol with observers. Discrete and digital hybrid
Stable adaptive control using multiresolution theorems, model structure selection, system
systems and use of z-plane design. Extended
bases. Stability of nonlinear partial differential order estimate, maximum likelihood, unbiased
design case studies and capstone group proj-
systems. Asynchronous distributed computa- estimates, Cramer-Rao lower bound, Kullback-
ects. Student taking graduate version complete
tion. Concurrent Synchronization. Emphasis on Leibler information distance, Akaike's informa-
additional assignments. Enrollment may be
applications to physical systems (robots, air- tion criterion, experiment design, and model
limited due to laboratory capacity.
craft, spacecraft, underwater vehicles, reaction- validation.
D. Rowell, D. L. Trumper, K. Youcef-Toumi
diffusion processes, machine vision, oscillators, H. Asada, J.-J. E. Slotine
internet). Term projects.
2.141 Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic
J.-J. E. Slotine 2.161 Signal Processing: Continuous and
Systems
Discrete
Prereq: 2.151
2.153 Adaptive Control Prereq: Knowledge of system dynamics
Prereq: 2.151 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Modeling multidomain engineering systems at 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Provides a solid theoretical foundation for the
a level of detail suitable for design and control
Introduces the foundation of adaptive control analysis and processing of experimental data,
system implementation. Network representa-
in continuous-time and discrete-time systems. and real-time experimental control methods.
tion, state-space models; multiport energy
Adaptive control is the ability to self-correct a Includes spectral analysis, filter design, system
storage and dissipation, Legendre transforms;
controller in the presence of parametric uncer- identification, simulation in continuous and
nonlinear mechanics, transformation theory,
tainties using online information is its main and discrete-time domains. Emphasis on practical
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian forms; Control-

most compelling feature. Examples drawn from problems with laboratory exercises.
relevant properties. Application examples may
aerospace, propulsion, automotive, and energy D. Rowell
include electro-mechanical transducers, mecha-
systems will be used to elucidate the underlying
nisms, electronics, fluid and thermal systems,
concepts.
A. Annaswamy

2.165J Robotics 2.171 Analysis and Design of Digital Control tion technology, athletic and military equipment,
(Same subject as 9.175J) Systems human-computer interaction, vehicle perfor-

Prereq: 2.151 or permission of instructor Prereq: 2.14, 2.151, or permission of instructor mance, etc.). Presents a quantitative, model-
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered based description of how biomechanical and
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) neural factors interact in human sensory-motor
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit behavior, focusing mainly on the upper limbs.
Students survey recent literature on how motor
Dynamic analysis, design, and control of robots. A comprehensive introduction to digital control
behavior is controlled, comparing biological and
Forward and inverse kinematics and dynamics system design, reinforced with hands-on labora-
robotic approaches to similar tasks. Topics may
of multi-input, multi-output rigid body systems. tory experiences. Major topics include discrete-
M E C H A N I C A L
include a review of relevant neural, muscular

Computed torque control. Adaptive control. time system theory and analytical tools; design
and skeletal physiology, neural feedback and
System identification. Force feedback, adaptive of digital control systems via approximation
"equilibrium-point" theories, co-contraction
visual servoing. Task planning, teleoperation. from continuous time; direct discrete-time de-
strategies, impedance control, kinematic
Elements of biological planning and control. Mo- sign; loop-shaping design for performance and
redundancy, optimization, intermittency, contact
tor primitives, entrainment, locomotion, active robustness; state-space design; observers and
tasks and tool use. Students taking the graduate
sensing, binding models. Term projects. state-feedback; quantization and other nonlin-
version will complete additional assignments.
J.-J. E. Slotine, H. Asada ear effects; implementation issues. Laboratory
N. Hogan
experiences and design projects connect theory
2.166 Probabilistic Techniques for Mobile with practice.
2.195 Quantitative Design Strategies for
Robotics D. L. Trumper
Complex Systems
Prereq: 18.085
G (Fall) 2.18 Biomolecular Feedback Systems
G (Fall)
Not offered regularly; consult department (Subject meets with 2.180)
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 18.03, Biology (GIR), or permission of
instructor
Theory and application of probabilistic tech-
G (Spring) Examines the synthesis of large-scale and
niques for autonomous mobile robotics. Topics
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit complex engineered systems, such as flow
include probabilistic state estimation and
2.180 Biomolecular Feedback Systems networks, complex electromechanical machines,
decision making for mobile robots; stochastic
(Subject meets with 2.18) and groups of autonomous agents. Applica-
representations of the environment; dynamic
Prereq: 18.03, Biology (GIR), or permission of tion examples are drawn from power systems,
models and sensor models for mobile robots;
instructor autonomous robots, and other areas. Covers
algorithms for mapping and localization; plan-
U (Spring) various complex systems and their representa-
ning and control in the presence of uncertainty;
3-0-9 tions; analysis techniques, including parametric
cooperative operation of multiple mobile robots;
sensitivity analysis via Monte Carlo and colloca-
mobile sensor networks; application to autono- Comprehensive introduction to dynamics and
tion approaches; stability principles for large
mous marine (underwater and floating), ground, control of biomolecular systems with emphasis
interconnections of dynamic elements; and
and air vehicles. on design/analysis techniques from control
robust load-flow design problems in distribution
J. J. Leonard theory. Provides a review of biology concepts,
systems. Inherent complexity of large design
regulation mechanisms, and models. Covers
problems, and stochastic synthesis approaches
2.167 Hands-On Marine Robotics basic enabling technologies, engineering prin-
as an alternative to design-by-analysis.
Prereq: None ciples for designing biological functions, modu-
F. S. Hover
U (Fall, Spring) lar design techniques, and design limitations.
Units arranged [P/D/F] Students taking graduate version complete
Can be repeated for credit additional assignments.
D. Del Vecchio
FLUID MECHANICS AND
Direct experience in developing marine robotic COMBUSTION
systems, from conceptualization and design
2.183J Biomechanics and Neural Control of
through manufacture and testing. The class 2.20 Marine Hydrodynamics
Movement
consists of a weekly seminar with readings and Prereq: 1.060, 2.006, 2.06, or 2.016
discussions, and significant outside work on G (Fall)
student projects, culminating in a written report 4-1-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 2.004, 2.04A, or permission of instructor
each term. Seminar topics include tools for un-
G (Spring) The fundamentals of fluid mechanics are
manned marine work and their history, analysis
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit developed in the context of naval architecture
of mission requirements, conceptual design and
2.184 Biomechanics and Neural Control of and ocean science and engineering. Trans-
modeling of systems, experiments and proofs of
Movement port theorem and conservation principles.
concept, and project pacing and time manage-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
(Subject meets with 2.183J, 9.34J) Navier-Stokes' equation. Dimensional analysis.

ment. A total of up to 12 hours credit may be
Prereq: 2.004, 2.04A, or permission of instructor Ideal and potential flows. Vorticity and Kelvin's
taken over one or two terms; seminar topics
U (Spring) theorem. Hydrodynamic forces in potential flow,
repeat yearly.
3-0-9 D'Alembert's paradox, added-mass, slender-
F. S. Hover
Quantitative knowledge of human movement body theory. Viscous-fluid flow, laminar and tur-
behavior is important in a growing number of en- bulent boundary layers. Model testing, scaling
gineering applications (medical and rehabilita-
40
laws. Application of potential theory to surface theory of floating body dynamics, kinematic and 2.27 Turbulent and Separated Flows
C O U R S E
waves, energy transport, wave/body forces. Lin- dynamic free surface conditions, body boundary Prereq: 2.20 or 2.25; 18.075
earized theory of lifting surfaces. Experimental conditions. Simple harmonic motions. Diffrac- Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
project in the towing tank or propeller tunnel. tion and radiation problems, added mass and Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
D. K. P. Yue damping matrices. General reciprocity identi- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
ties on diffraction and radiation. Ship wave
2
Governing equations, and statistical and dynam-
2.22 Design Principles for Ocean Vehicles resistance theory, Kelvin wake physics, ship
ical theories of turbulence. Isotropic homoge-
Prereq: 2.20 seakeeping in regular and random waves. Dis-
neous turbulence, near wall turbulence, effects
G (Spring) cusses point wave energy absorbers, beam sea
of free surface and surfactants and moving body
3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and head-sea devises, oscillating water column
boundary. Direct numerical simulations, large
device and Well's turbine. Discusses offshore
Design tools for analysis of linear systems and eddy simulations and sub-grid scale model-
floating energy systems and their interaction
random processes related to ocean vehicles; ing, Reynolds-Average Navier-Stokes (RANS)
with ambient waves, current and wind, including
description of ocean environment including equations and RANS turbulence models. Flow
oil and gas platforms, liquefied natural gas (LNG)
random waves, ocean wave spectra and their se- instability and transitions, almost parallel flows
vessels and floating wind turbines. Homework
lection; short and long term wave statistics; and and inviscid and viscous instabilities. Laminar
drawn from real-world applications.
ocean currents. Advanced hydrodynamics for and turbulent separation, expansion flows,
P. D. Sclavounos
design of ocean vehicles and offshore structures separated flows past bluff and streamlined bod-
including wave forces on towed and moored ies; flow induced vibrations.
2.25 Fluid Mechanics
structures; inertia vs. drag dominated flows; D. Yue, A. Techet
Prereq: 2.006 or 2.06; Coreq: 18.075 or 18.085
vortex induced vibrations of offshore structures;
G (Fall)
ship seakeeping and sensitivity of seakeeping 2.28 Fundamentals and Applications of
performance. Design exercises in application of Combustion
principles. Several laboratory exercises empha- Survey of principal concepts and methods of Prereq: 2.006, or 2.051 and 2.06
sizing modern measurement techniques, model fluid dynamics. Mass conservation, momentum, Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
testing, and flow diagnostic tools. and energy equations for continua. Navier- Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
M. S. Triantafyllou Stokes equation for viscous flows. Similarity 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and dimensional analysis. Lubrication theory.
Fundamentals and modeling of reacting gas
2.23 Hydrofoils and Propellers Boundary layers and separation. Circulation and
dynamics and combustion using analytical and
Prereq: 2.20, 18.085 vorticity theorems. Potential flow. Introduction
numerical methods. Conservation equations of
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall; first half of term) to turbulence. Lift and drag. Surface tension and
reacting flows. Multi-species transport, chemi-
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered surface tension driven flows.
cal thermodynamics and chemical kinetics.
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit A. F. Ghoniem, A. E. Hosoi, G. H. McKinley,
Non-equilibrium flow. Detonation and reacting
A. T. Patera
Reviews the theory and design of hydrofoil boundary layers. Ignition, flammability, and
sections; lifting and thickness problems for sub- extinction. Premixed and diffusion flames. Com-
2.26J Advanced Fluid Dynamics
cavitating sections and unsteady flow problems. bustion instabilities. Supersonic combustion.
Covers lifting line and lifting surface theory with Turbulent combustion. Liquid and solid burning.
Prereq: 18.085; 2.25 or permission of instructor.
applications to hydrofoil craft, rudder, control Fire, safety, and environmental impact. Applica-
surface, propeller and wind turbine rotor design. tions to power and propulsion.
Topics include propeller lifting line and lifting A. F. Ghoniem
surface theory; wake adapted propellers, steady
and unsteady propeller thrust and torque; wa- Fundamentals of fluid dynamics intrinsic to 2.29 Numerical Fluid Mechanics
terjets; performance analysis and design of wind natural physical phenomena and/or engineer- Prereq: 2.006, 2.06, 2.016, 2.20, or 2.25; 18.075
turbine rotors. Presents numerical principles of ing processes. Discusses a range of topics G (Spring)
vortex lattice and lifting surface panel methods. and advanced problem-solving techniques. 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Projects illustrate the development of theoretical Sample topics include brief review of basic laws
Introduction to numerical methods and MAT-
and computational methods for lifting, propul- of fluid motion, scaling and approximations,
LAB: errors, condition numbers and roots of
sion and wind turbine applications. creeping flows, boundary layers in high-speed
equations. Navier-Stokes. Direct and iterative
P. D. Sclavounos flows, steady and transient, similarity method
methods for linear systems. Finite differences
of solution, buoyancy-driven convection in
for elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic equations.
2.24J Ocean Wave Interaction with Ships and porous media, dispersion in steady or oscillatory
Fourier decomposition, error analysis and stabil-
Offshore Energy Systems flows, physics and mathematics of linearized
ity. High-order and compact finite-differences.
(Same subject as 1.692J) instability, effects of shear and stratification. In
Finite volume methods. Time marching methods.
Prereq: 2.20, 18.085 alternate years, two of the following modules
Navier-Stokes solvers. Grid generation. Finite
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) will be offered: I: Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

volumes on complex geometries. Finite element
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered of Coastal Waters, II: Capillary Phenomena, III:
methods. Spectral methods. Boundary element
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Non-Newtonian Fluids, IV: Flagellar Swimming.
and panel methods. Turbulent flows. Boundary
T. R. Akylas, G. H. McKinley, R. Stocker
Surface wave theory, conservation laws and layers. Lagrangian Coherent Structures. Includes
boundary conditions, properties of regular sur- a final research project.
face waves and random ocean waves. Linearized P. F. J. Lermusiaux

2.341J Macromolecular Hydrodynamics 2.391J Nanostructure Fabrication turbulent flows; natural convection in internal
(Same subject as 10.531J) (Same subject as 6.781J) and external configurations; phase change heat
Prereq: 2.25, 10.301, or permission of instructor Prereq: 6.152, 6.161, or 2.710; or permission of transfer; thermal radiation, black bodies, grey
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered instructor radiation networks, spectral and solar radiation;
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) G (Spring) mass transfer at low rates, evaporation.
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit J. H. Lienhard, E. N. Wang
See description under subject 10.531J. See description under subject 6.781J.
2.52J Modeling and Approximation of Thermal
R. C. Armstrong, G. H. McKinley H. I. Smith, G. Barbastathis, K. K. Berggren
Processes
M E C H A N I C A L

Prereq: 2.51
MEMS AND THERMODYNAMICS Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
NANOTECHNOLOGY Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
2.42 General Thermodynamics 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
2.37 Fundamentals of Nanoengineering Prereq: Permission of instructor
(Subject meets with 2.370) G (Fall) Provides instruction on how to model thermal
Prereq: Permission of instructor 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit transport processes in typical engineering
G (Spring) systems such as those found in manufacturing,
General foundations of thermodynamics from an machinery, and energy technologies. Succes-
entropy point of view, entropy generation and sive modules cover basic modeling tactics for
2.370 Fundamentals of Nanoengineering
transfer in complex systems. Definitions of work, particular modes of transport, including steady
energy, stable equilibrium, available energy, and unsteady heat conduction, convection, mul-
Prereq: 2.001 or 2.01; Chemistry (GIR)
entropy, thermodynamic potential, and interac- tiphase flow processes, and thermal radiation.
U (Spring)
tions other than work (nonwork, heat, mass
3-0-9 Includes a creative design project executed by
transfer). Applications to properties of materials,
the students.
Presents the fundamentals of molecular bulk flow, energy conversion, chemical equilib-
L. R. Glicksman
modeling in engineering in the context of rium, combustion, and industrial manufacturing.
nanoscale mechanical engineering applica- J. Brisson
2.55 Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer
tions. Statistical mechanics and its connection
Prereq: 2.51
to engineering thermodynamics. Molecular
G (Spring)
origin and limitations of macroscopic descrip- HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tions and constitutive relations for equilibrium
and non-equilibrium behavior. Introduction to 2.500 Desalination and Water Purification Advanced treatment of fundamental aspects of
molecular simulation, solid-state physics and Prereq: 1.020, 2.006, 10.302, or 2.051 and heat and mass transport. Covers topics such as
electrokinetic phenomena. Discusses molecular 2.06, or permission of instructor diffusion kinetics, conservation laws, laminar
approaches to modern nanoscale engineering G (Spring) and turbulent convection, mass transfer includ-
problems. Graduate students are required to 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ing phase change or heterogeneous reactions,
complete additional assignments with stronger and basic thermal radiation. Problems and
analytical content. Introduces the fundamental science and technol- examples include theory and applications drawn
N. G. Hadjiconstantinou ogy of desalinating water to overcome water from a spectrum of engineering design and
scarcity and ensure sustainable water supplies. manufacturing problems.
Covers basic water chemistry, flash evaporation, J. H. Lienhard
2.372J Design and Fabrication of
reverse osmosis and membrane engineering,
Microelectromechanical Systems
electrodialysis, nanofiltration, solar desalina- 2.56 Conduction and Change of Phase Heat
tion, energy efficiency of desalination systems, Transfer
(Subject meets with 2.374J, 6.717J)
fouling and scaling, environmental impacts, and Prereq: 2.51, Coreq: 18.075
Prereq: 6.003 or 2.003, Physics II (GIR); or
economics of desalination systems. Open to G (Spring)
permission of instructor
upper-class undergraduates. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Spring)
J. H. Lienhard, M. Balaban
Solutions of steady and transient heat conduc-
2.51 Intermediate Heat and Mass Transfer tion problems with various boundary condi-
Prereq: 2.006, or 2.051 and 2.06, or permission tions. Approximate methods: application of
of instructor numerical techniques. Moving boundaries:
U (Fall) problems in freezing and melting. Condensation
Prereq: 6.003 or 2.003, Physics II (GIR); or
3-0-9 heat transfer. Boiling: mechanisms and heat
transfer correlations. Thermal modeling of en-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Spring) Analysis, modeling, and design of heat and gineering systems: thermal contact resistance;
3-0-9 mass transfer processes with application to com- heat and mass transfer in material processing;
See description under subject 6.717J. mon technologies. Unsteady heat conduction heat transfer in biomedical systems.
D. Weinstein in one or more dimensions, steady conduction J. H. Lienhard
in multidimensional configurations, numerical
simulation; forced convection in laminar and
42
2.57 Nano-to-Macro Transport Processes ENERGY AND POWER 2.611 Marine Power and Propulsion
C O U R S E
(Subject meets with 2.570) SYSTEMS (Subject meets with 2.612)
Prereq: 2.005, 2.051, or permission of instructor Prereq: 2.005
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 2.60J Fundamentals of Advanced Energy G (Fall)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Conversion 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as 10.390J) 2.612 Marine Power and Propulsion
2
2.570 Nano-to-Macro Transport Processes Prereq: 2.006, or 2.051 and 2.06, or permission (Subject meets with 2.611)
(Subject meets with 2.57) of instructor Prereq: 2.005
Prereq: 2.005, 2.051, or permission of instructor U (Spring) U (Fall)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 4-0-8 4-0-8
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Credit cannot also be received for 2.62, 10.392, Selection and evaluation of commercial and
3-0-9 22.40 naval ship power and propulsion systems.
Parallel treatments of photons, electrons, pho- Fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemistry, Analysis of propulsors, prime mover thermo-
nons, and molecules as energy carriers; aiming and transport applied to energy systems. Analy- dynamic cycles, propeller-engine matching.
at a fundamental understanding of descriptive sis of energy conversion and storage in thermal, Propeller selection, waterjet analysis, review of
tools for energy and heat transport processes, mechanical, chemical, and electrochemical alternative propulsors; thermodynamic analyses
from nanoscale to macroscale. Topics include processes in power and transportation systems, of Rankine, Brayton, Diesel, and Combined
energy levels; statistical behavior and internal with emphasis on efficiency, performance, and cycles, reduction gears and integrated electric
energy; energy transport in the forms of waves environmental impact. Applications to fuel re- drive. Battery operated vehicles, fuel cells.
and particles; scattering and heat generation forming and alternative fuels, hydrogen, fuel cells Term project requires analysis of alternatives
processes; Boltzmann equation and derivation and batteries, combustion, catalysis, combined in propulsion plant design for given physical,
of classical laws; and deviation from classical and hybrid power cycles using fossil, nuclear performance, and economic constraints. Gradu-
laws at nanoscale and their appropriate descrip- and renewable resources. CO2 separation and ate students complete different assignments
tions. Applications in nanotechnology and capture. Biomass energy. Meets with 2.62 when and exams.
microtechnology. Students taking the graduate offered concurrently; students taking the gradu- M. Thomas, M. S. Triantafyllou, R. S. McCord
version complete additional assignments. ate version complete additional assignments.
G. Chen A. F. Ghoniem, W. Green, M. Kazimi 2.62J Fundamentals of Advanced Energy
Conversion
2.58J Radiative Transfer 2.601J Re-Energizing MIT: Innovating Energy (Same subject as 10.392J, 22.40J)
(Same subject as 10.74J) Management at the Institute Prereq: 2.006, or 2.051 and 2.06, or permission
Prereq: 2.51, 10.302, or permission of instructor (Same subject as 11.160J) of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Prereq: None G (Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered U (Spring) 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4-0-8 Credit cannot also be received for 2.60, 10.390
Principles of thermal radiation and their applica- See description under subject 11.160J. Fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemistry,
tion to engineering heat and photon transfer Staff and transport applied to energy systems. Analy-
problems. Quantum and classical models of sis of energy conversion and storage in thermal,
radiative properties of materials, electromag- 2.61 Internal Combustion Engines mechanical, chemical, and electrochemical
netic wave theory for thermal radiation, radiative Prereq: 2.006 processes in power and transportation systems,
transfer in absorbing, emitting, and scattering G (Spring) with emphasis on efficiency, performance and
media, and coherent laser radiation. Applica- 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit environmental impact. Applications to fuel
tions cover laser-material interactions, imaging, reforming and alternative fuels, hydrogen,
infrared instrumentation, global warming, semi- Fundamentals of how the design and opera- fuel cells and batteries, combustion, catalysis,
conductor manufacturing, combustion, furnaces, tion of internal combustion engines affect their combined and hybrid power cycles using fossil,
and high temperature processing. performance, efficiency, fuel requirements, nuclear and renewable resources. CO2 separa-
G. Chen and environmental impact. Study of fluid flow, tion and capture. Biomass energy. Meets with
thermodynamics, combustion, heat transfer 2.60 when offered concurrently; students
2.59J Thermal Hydraulics in Power Technology and friction phenomena, and fuel properties, taking the graduate version complete additional
(Same subject as 10.536J, 22.313J) relevant to engine power, efficiency, and emis- assignments.
Prereq: 2.006, 10.302, 22.312, or permission of sions. Examination of design features and oper- A. F. Ghoniem, W. Green, M. Kazimi
instructor ating characteristics of different types of internal
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered combustion engines: spark-ignition, diesel,
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) stratified-charge, and mixed-cycle engines. En-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit gine Laboratory project. For graduate and senior
undergraduate students.
See description under subject 22.313J. W. K. Cheng
E. Baglietto

2.625J Electrochemical Energy Conversion engineering applications in biomedical science 2.671 Measurement and Instrumentation
and Storage: Fundamentals, Materials and (MRI and NMR magnets), high-energy physics Prereq: 2.001 or 2.01; 2.003 or 2.03; Physics
Applications (dipole/quadrupole/detector magnets), and II (GIR)
(Same subject as 10.625J) electric power (motor/generator/transmission U (Fall, Spring)
Prereq: 2.005, 3.046, 3.53, 10.40, or 2.051 and cable) as well as laboratory use. Topics include 3-3-6 Institute LAB
2.06, or permission of instructor electromagnetic field analyses, mechanical
Experimental techniques for observation and
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered stress analyses, thermal stability analyses,
measurement of physical variables such as
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) protection circuit design, cryogenics, and experi-
force, strain, temperature, flow rate, and ac-
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit mental techniques.
celeration. Emphasizes principles of transduc-
M E C H A N I C A L
Y. Iwasa, S. Hahn
Fundamental concepts, tools, and applications tion, measurement circuitry, MEMS sensors,
in electrochemical science and engineering. Fourier transforms, linear and nonlinear function
Introduces thermodynamics, kinetics and trans- fitting, uncertainty analysis, probability density
port of electrochemical reactions. Describes how functions and statistics, system identification,
22.811J, ESD.166J)
materials structure and properties affect elec- electrical impedance analysis and transfer func-
trochemical behavior of particular applications, tions, computer-aided experimentation, and
for instance in lithium rechargeable batteries, technical reporting. Typical laboratory experi-
G (Fall)
electrochemical capacitors, fuel cells, photo ments involve oscilloscopes, electronic circuits
electrochemical cells, and electrolytic cells. Dis- including operational amplifiers, thermocou-
cusses state-of-the-art electrochemical energy See description under subject 22.811J. ples, strain gauges, digital recorders, lasers, etc.
technologies for portable electronic devices, M. W. Golay Basic material and lab objectives are developed
hybrid and plug-in vehicles, electrical vehicles. in lectures. Instruction and practice in oral and
Theoretical and experimental exploration of 2.650J Introduction to Sustainable Energy written communication provided. Enrollment
electrochemical measurement techniques in (Same subject as 10.291J, 22.081J) limited.
cell testing, and in bulk and interfacial transport (Subject meets with 1.818J, 2.65J, 10.391J, I. W. Hunter, J. J. Leonard
measurements (electronic and ionic resistivity 11.371J, 22.811J, ESD.166J)
and charge transfer cross the electrode-electro- Prereq: Permission of instructor 2.672 Project Laboratory
lyte interface). U (Fall) Prereq: 2.001, 2.003, 2.006, 2.671
Y. Shao-Horn 3-1-8 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
2.626 Fundamentals of Photovoltaics 0-3-3 1/2 Institute LAB
M. W. Golay
Major emphasis on interplay between analytical
2.66J Fundamentals of Energy in Buildings and experimental methods in solution of re-
G (Fall)
(Same subject as 1.044J, 4.42J) search and development problems. Communica-
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR) tion (written and oral) of results is also a strong
2.627 Fundamentals of Photovoltaics
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered component of the course. Groups of two or three
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) students work together on three projects during
3-2-7 REST the term. Enrollment limited.
U (Fall)
W. Cheng, D. P. Hart, E. Wang
4-0-8 See description under subject 4.42J.
L. R. Glicksman
Fundamentals of photoelectric conversion: 2.673J Instrumentation and Measurement for
charge excitation, conduction, separation, and Biological Systems
collection. Studies commercial and emerg- (Same subject as 20.309J)
ing photovoltaic technologies. Cross-cutting EXPERIMENTAL (Subject meets with 20.409)
themes include conversion efficiencies, loss ENGINEERING Prereq: Biology (GIR), Physics II (GIR), 6.0002,
mechanisms, characterization, manufacturing, 18.03, 20.330; 2.001, 20.310, or 6.02;
systems, reliability, life-cycle analysis, and risk 2.670 Mechanical Engineering Tools or permission of instructor
analysis. Photovoltaic technology evolution in Prereq: None U (Fall, Spring)
the context of markets, policies, society, and U (IAP) 3-6-3
environment. Graduate students complete ad- 0-1-2
ditional work.
Introduces the fundamentals of machine tools Fall: P. Blainey, A. Jasanoff, S. Manalis, S. Nagle,
T. Buonassisi
use and fabrication techniques. Students work S. Wasserman
with a variety of machine tools including the Spring: E. Boyden, M. Jonas, S. Nagle, P. So,
2.64 Superconducting Magnets bandsaw, milling machine, and lathe. Mechani- S. Wasserman, M. Yanik
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: 2.51, permission of instructor cal Engineering students are advised to take
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) this subject in the first IAP after declaring their
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered major. Enrollment may be limited due to labora-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit tory capacity. Preference to Course 2 majors and
Covers design, manufacture, and operation minors.
issues of superconducting magnets for major M. L. Culpepper
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2.674 Micro/Nano Engineering Laboratory OCEANOGRAPHIC 2.682 Acoustical Oceanography
C O U R S E
Prereq: 2.001 or 2.01; 2.003 or 2.03; 2.005, ENGINEERING AND Prereq: 2.681
or 2.051 and 2.06; 2.671 or permission of ACOUSTICS Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
instructor Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
U (Fall, Spring) 2.680 Unmanned Marine Vehicle Autonomy, 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
1-3-2 Sensing, and Communication Can be repeated for credit
2
Concepts, ideas, and enabling tools of nanoengi- Prereq: Permission of instructor Provides brief overview of what important
neering taught through lab modules and imag- G (Spring) current research topics are in oceanography
ing tools, which include microfluidics, micro- 2-6-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (physical, geological, and biological) and how
thermal systems, MEMS, nanomaterials, SEM, Focuses on software and algorithms for autono- acoustics can be used as a tool to address them.
TEM, and AFM. Provides practical knowledge and mous decision making (autonomy) by underwater Three typical examples are climate, bottom
experience via building, observing and manipu- vehicles operating in ocean environments. Dis- geology, and marine mammal behavior. Ad-
lating micro- and nanoscale structures. Teaches cusses how autonomous marine vehicles (UMVs) dresses the acoustic inverse problem, reviewing
students how to apply engineering knowledge adapt to the environment for improved sensing inverse methods (linear and nonlinear) and the
to practical fluid, thermal, and dynamic systems performance. Covers sensors for acoustic, biolog- combination of acoustical methods with other
at small scales. Meets with 2.675 in the fall ical and chemical sensing and their integration measurements as an integrated system. Con-
term. Enrollment limited; preference to Course 2 with the autonomy system for environmentally centrates on specific case studies, taken from
majors and minors. adaptive undersea mapping and observation. current research journals.
S. G. Kim, G. Chen, E. Wang, R. Karnik Introduces students to the underwater acoustic J. F. Lynch, WHOI Staff
communication environment and various options
2.675 Micro/Nano Engineering Laboratory for undersea navigation, highlighting their rel- 2.683 Marine Bioacoustics and Geoacoustics
Prereq: 2.25; 2.372 or permission of instructor evance to the operation of collaborative undersea Prereq: 2.681
G (Fall) networks for environmental sensing. Labs involve Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
1-3-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit the use of the MOOP-IvP autonomy software for Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
the development of integrated sensing, model- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Concepts, ideas, and enabling tools of nanoengi-
ing and control solutions. Solutions modeled in Can be repeated for credit
neering taught through lab modules and imag-
ing tools, which include microfluidics, micro- simulation environments and include field tests Both active and passive acoustic methods of
thermal systems, MEMS, nanomaterials, SEM, with small autonomous surface and underwater measuring marine organisms, the seafloor,
TEM, and AFM. Provides practical knowledge and vehicles operated on the Charles River. Limited and their interactions are reviewed. Acoustic
experience via building, observing and manipu- enrollment. methods of detecting, observing, and quantify-
lating micro- and nanoscale structures. Teaches H. Schmidt, J. J. Leonard, M. Benjamin ing marine biological organisms are described,
students how to apply engineering knowledge to as are acoustic methods of measuring geological
practical fluid, thermal, and dynamic systems at 2.681 Environmental Ocean Acoustics properties of the seafloor, including depth, and
small scales. Meets with 2.674 in the fall term. Prereq: 2.066, 18.075 or Permission of surficial and volumetric composition. Interac-
Enrollment limited. instructor tions are also described, including effects of
S. G. Kim, G. Chen, E. Wang, R. Karnik Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered biological scatterers on geological measure-
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) ments, and effects of seafloor scattering on
2.678 Electronics for Mechanical Systems 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit measurements of biological scatterers on, in,
Prereq: Physics II (GIR) Fundamentals of underwater sound, and its or immediately above the seafloor. Methods
U (Fall, Spring) application to mapping and surveillance in an of determining small-scale material properties
2-2-2 ocean environment. Wave equations for fluid of organisms and the seafloor are outlined.
and elastic media. Reflection and transmis- Operational methods are emphasized, and cor-
Practical introduction to the fundamentals of
sion of sound at plane interfaces. Wave theory responding measurement theory is described.
electronics in the context of electro-mechanical
representation of acoustic source radiation Case studies are used in illustration. Principles
systems, with emphasis on experimentation
and propagation in shallow and deep ocean of acoustic-system calibration are elaborated.
and project work in basic electronics. Laboratory
waveguides. Interaction of underwater sound K. G. Foote, WHOI Staff
exercises include the design and construction
of simple electronic devices, such as power with elastic waves in the seabed and an Arctic ice
cover, including effects of porosity and anisot- 2.684 Wave Scattering by Rough Surfaces and
supplies, amplifiers, op-amp circuits, switched
ropy. Numerical modeling of the propagation of Inhomogeneous Media
mode dc-dc converters, and dc motor drivers.
underwater sound, including spectral methods, Prereq: 2.066 or permission of instrctor
Surveys embedded microcontrollers as system
normal mode theory, and the parabolic equation Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
elements. Laboratory sessions stress the under-
method, for laterally homogeneous and inhomo- Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
standing of electronic circuits at the component
geneous environments. Doppler effects. Effects 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
level, but also point out the modern approach of
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
of oceanographic variability and fluctuation— Can be repeated for credit

system integration using commercial modules
and specialized integrated circuits. Enrollment spatial and temporal coherence. Generation and An advanced-level subject designed to give
may be limited due to laboratory capacity; pref- propagation of ocean ambient noise. Modeling students a working knowledge of current
erence to Course 2 majors and minors. and simulation of signals and noise in traditional techniques in this area. Material is presented
D. Rowell sonar systems, as well as modern, distributed, principally in the context of ocean acoustics, but
autonomous acoustic surveillance systems. can be used in other acoustic and electromag-
H. Schmidt

netic applications. Includes fundamentals of graphic Institution staff. Given at Woods Hole phasizes the application of principles through
wave propagation through, and/or scattering by: Oceanographic Institution. completion of a design exercise and project.
random media, extended coherent structures, J. C. Preisig, WHOI Staff J. Ketcham, M. Thomas
rough surfaces, and discrete scatterers.
T. K. Stanton, A. C. Lavery, WHOI Staff 2.690 Corrosion in Marine Engineering (New) 2.703 Principles of Naval Ship Design
Prereq: 3.012, permission of instructor Prereq: 2.082, 2.20, 2.611, 2.702
2.687 Time Series Analysis and System G (Summer) G (Fall)
Identification 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4-2-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 6.011, 18.06
Introduction to forms of corrosion encountered Covers the design of surface ship platforms for
M E C H A N I C A L

in marine systems material selection, coatings naval applications. Includes topics such as hull
and protection systems. Case studies and causal form selection and concept design synthesis,
analysis developed through student presenta- topside and general arrangements, weight
tions. estimation, and technical feasibility analyses
Covers matched filtering, power spectral (PSD) J. W. Ketcham, T. W.Eagar (including strength, stability, seakeeping, and
estimation, and adaptive signal processing / survivability.). Practical exercises involve ap-
system identification algorithms. Algorithm plication of design principles and utilization of
development is framed as an optimization prob- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE advanced computer-aided ship design tools.
lem, and optimal and approximate solutions are J. Ketcham, M. Thomas, F. S. Hover
described. Reviews time-varying systems, first 2.700 Principles of Naval Architecture
and second moment representations of stochas- (Subject meets with 2.701) 2.704 Projects in Naval Ship Conversion Design
tic processes, and state-space models. Also cov- Prereq: 2.002 or 2.02B Prereq: 2.703
ers algorithm derivation, performance analysis, U (Fall) G (Spring)
and robustness to modeling errors. Algorithms 4-2-6 1-6-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
for PSD estimation, the LMS and RLS algorithms, 2.701 Principles of Naval Architecture
Focuses on conversion design of a naval ship. A
and the Kalman Filter are treated in detail. (Subject meets with 2.700)
new mission requirement is defined, requiring
J. C. Preisig, WHOI Staff Prereq: 2.002 or 2.02B
significant modification to an existing ship.
G (Fall)
Involves requirements setting, design plan for-
2.688 Principles of Oceanographic Instrument 4-2-6
mulation and design philosophy, and employs
Systems—Sensors and Measurements
Presents principles of naval architecture, ship formal decision-making methods. Technical
Prereq: 18.075, 2.671
geometry, hydrostatics, calculation and drawing aspects demonstrate feasibility and desirability.
G (Fall)
of curves of form, intact and damage stability, Includes formal written and verbal reports and
hull structure strength calculations and ship team projects.
Introduces theoretical and practical principles resistance. Introduces computer-aided naval M. Thomas, J. Ketcham
of design of oceanographic sensor systems. ship design and analysis tools. Projects include
Transducer characteristics for acoustic, current, analysis of ship lines drawings, calculation of 2.705 Projects in New Concept Naval Ship
temperature, pressure, electric, magnetic, ship hydrostatic characteristics, analysis of Design
gravity, salinity, velocity, heat flow, and optical intact and damaged stability, ship model test- Prereq: 2.704
devices. Limitations on these devices imposed ing, and hull structure strength calculations. G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
by ocean environment. Signal conditioning and Students taking graduate version complete Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
recording; noise, sensitivity, and sampling limi- additional assignments. Can be repeated for credit
tations; standards. Principles of state-of-the-art F. S. Hover, A. H. Techet, J. Ketcham,
Focus on preliminary design of a new naval ship,
systems being used in physical oceanography, P. D. Sclavounos, M. Thomas
fulfilling a given set of mission requirements.
geophysics, submersibles, acoustics discussed
Design plan formulation, system level trade-
in lectures by experts in these areas. Day cruises 2.702 Systems Engineering and Naval Ship
off studies, emphasizes achieving a balanced
in local waters during which the students will Design
design and total system integration. Formal
prepare, deploy and analyze observations from Prereq: 2.701
written and oral reports. Team projects extend
standard oceanographic instruments constitute G (Spring)
over three terms.
the lab work for this subject. 3-3-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
M. Thomas, J. Ketcham
H. Singh, G. Terray, WHOI Staff
Introduces principles of systems engineering
and ship design with an overview of naval ship 2.707 Submarine Structural Acoustics
2.689J Projects in Oceanographic Engineering
design and acquisition processes, requirements Prereq: 2.066
setting, formulation of a systematic plan, design Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring; first half of
term)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) philosophy and constraints, formal decision

making methods, selection criteria, optimiza- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
tion, variant analysis, trade-offs, analysis of ship 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
design trends, risk, and cost analysis. Em-
Introduction to the acoustic interaction of sub-
Projects in oceanographic engineering, carried
merged structures with the surrounding fluid.
out under supervision of Woods Hole Oceano-
Fluid and elastic wave equations. Elastic waves
46
in plates. Radiation and scattering from planar 2.717 Optical Engineering and gears. Modeling and analysis is based upon
C O U R S E
structures as well as curved structures such Prereq: 2.710 or permission of instructor rigorous application of physics, mathematics,
as spheres and cylinders. Acoustic imaging of Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered and core mechanical engineering principles,
structural vibrations. Students can take 2.085 in Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) which are reinforced via laboratory experiences
the second half of term. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and a design project in which students model,
H. Schmidt design, fabricate, and characterize a mechanical
2
Theory and practice of optical methods in
system that is relevant to a real-world applica-
engineering and system design. Emphasis on
tion. Activities and quizzes are directly related
diffraction, statistical optics, holography, and
OPTICS imaging. Provides engineering methodology
to, and coordinated with, the project deliver-
ables. Develops the ability to synthesize, model
skills necessary to incorporate optical compo-
2.71 Optics and fabricate a design subject to engineering
nents in systems serving diverse areas such as
(Subject meets with 2.710) constraints (e.g., cost, time, schedule). Students
precision engineering and metrology, bio-
Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 18.03; 2.004, 2.04A, taking graduate version complete additional
imaging, and computing (sensors, data storage,
2.04B, or permission of instructor assignments. Enrollment limited.
communication in multi-processor systems).
U (Spring) M. L. Culpepper
Experimental demonstrations and a design
3-0-9 project are included.
2.710 Optics 2.722J D-Lab: Design
P. T. So, G. Barbastathis
(Subject meets with 2.71) (Same subject as EC.720J)
Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 18.03; 2.004, 2.04A, Prereq: 2.670 or permission of instructor
2.718 Photonic Materials
2.04B, or permission of instructor U (Spring)
G (Spring) 3-0-9
Prereq: 2.003, 8.03, 6.161, or permission of
instructor See description under subject EC.720J.
Introduction to optical science with elementary Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered A. B. Smith, V. Grau-Serrat
engineering applications. Geometrical optics: Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
ray-tracing, aberrations, lens design, apertures 3-0-9 2.723J Engineering Innovation and Design
and stops, radiometry and photometry. Wave op- 2.719 Photonic Materials (Same subject as 6.902J, ESD.051J)
tics: basic electrodynamics, polarization, inter- (Subject meets with 2.718) Prereq: None
ference, wave-guiding, Fresnel and Fraunhofer Prereq: 2.003, 8.03, 6.161, or permission of U (Fall, Spring)
diffraction, image formation, resolution, space- instructor 4-0-5
bandwidth product. Emphasis on analytical and Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
numerical tools used in optical design. Graduate Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
B. Kotelly
students are required to complete additional as- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
signments with stronger analytical content, and
Provides a review of Maxwell's equations and 2.737 Mechatronics
an advanced design project.
the Helmholtz wave equation. Optical devices: Prereq: 6.071 or 6.002; 2.14, 6.302, or 16.30
G. Barbastathis, P. T. So
waveguides and cavities, phase and group Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
velocity, causality, and scattering. Light-matter Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
2.715J Optical Microscopy and Spectroscopy for interaction in bulk, surface, and subwavelength- 3-5-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Biology and Medicine structured matter. Effective media, dispersion
(Same subject as 20.487J) Introduction to designing mechatronic systems,
relationships, wavefronts and rays, eikonal
Prereq: Permission of instructor which require integration of the mechanical
description of light propagation, phase singu-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered and electrical engineering disciplines within a
larities. Transformation optics, gradient effective
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) unified framework. Significant laboratory-based
media. Includes description of the experimen-
3-0-9 design experiences form subject's core. Final
tal tools for realization and measurement of
project. Topics include: low-level interfacing
Introduces the theory and the design of optical photonic materials and effects. Students taking
of software with hardware; use of high-level
microscopy and its applications in biology and graduate version complete additional assign-
graphical programming tools to implement real-
medicine. The course starts from an overview ments.
time computation tasks; digital logic; analog
of basic optical principles allowing an under- G. Barbastathis, N. Fang
interfacing and power amplifiers; measure-
standing of microscopic image formation and
ment and sensing; electromagnetic and optical
common contrast modalities such as dark field,
transducers; control of mechatronic systems.
phase, and DIC. Advanced microscopy imaging DESIGN
Limited to 20.
techniques such as total internal reflection, con-
D. L. Trumper, K. Youcef-Toumi
focal, and multiphoton will also be discussed. 2.72 Elements of Mechanical Design
Quantitative analysis of biochemical microenvi- (Subject meets with 2.720)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
ronment using spectroscopic techniques based Prereq: 2.005 or 2.051; 2.008; Coreq: 2.671
on fluorescence, second harmonic, Raman U (Spring)
signals will be covered. We will also provide an 3-3-6
overview of key image processing techniques for
Advanced study of modeling, design, integra-
microscopic data.
tion, and best practices for use of machine ele-
P. T. So, C. Sheppard
ments, such as bearings, bolts, belts, flexures,
47 subjects 2.687 to 2.737

2.739J Product Design and Development 2.75J Medical Device Design 2.76 Global Engineering (New)
(Same subject as 15.783J, ESD.32J) (Same subject as 6.525J) Prereq: 2.008 or permission of instructor
Prereq: 2.009, 15.761, 15.778, 15.810, or (Subject meets with 2.750J, 6.025J) G (Fall)
permission of instructor Prereq: 2.72, 6.071, 6.115, or permission of 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Spring) instructor
Combines rigorous engineering theory and user-
centered product design to create technologies
Credit cannot also be received for 15.735, 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
for developing and emerging markets. Covers
ESD.40 2.750J Medical Device Design
machine design theory to parametrically analyze
See description under subject 15.783J. technologies; bottom-up/top-down design
M E C H A N I C A L

S. Eppinger, W. P. Seering processes; engaging stakeholders in the design
process; understanding socioeconomic factors
instructor
2.74 Bio-Inspired Robotics (New) that affect adoption of products; and develop-
U (Fall)
(Subject meets with 2.740) ing/emerging market dynamics and their effect
4-0-8
Prereq: 2.004 or permission of instructor on business and technology. Includes guest
U (Fall) Application of mechanical and electrical engi- speakers who are subject matter experts in
3-3-6 neering fundamentals to the design of medical relevant fields and case studies on successful
2.740 Bio-inspired Robotics (New) devices that address clinical needs. Throughout and failed technologies. Student teams apply
(Subject meets with 2.74) the term, students work in small teams on a course material to term-long projects to create
Prereq: 2.004 or permission of instructor major project to translate a clinical challenge new technologies, developed in collaboration
G (Fall) into a proof-of-concept prototype device. with industrial partners and other stakeholders
3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Students conduct user analysis, develop design in developing/emerging markets.
specifications, and follow a structured process A. Winter
Interdisciplinary approach to bio-inspired
to cultivate creative designs and apply analytical
design, with emphasis on principle extraction
techniques to optimize them. They deepen their
applicable to various robotics research fields,
such as robotics, prosthetics, and human assis-
understanding of art and intellectual property BIOENGINEERING
by researching prior representations. Develops
tive technologies. Focuses on three main com-
practical skills in prototyping and testing as 2.772J Thermodynamics of Biomolecular
ponents: biomechanics, numerical techniques
well as project management. Includes lectures, Systems
that allow multi-body dynamics simulation with
problem sets and exams that focus on design (Same subject as 20.110J)
environmental interaction and optimization, and
fundamentals. Instruction and practice in written Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
basic robotics techniques and implementation
and oral communication provided. Students tak- U (Fall)
skills. Students integrate the components into
ing graduate version complete additional assign- 5-0-7 REST
a final robotic system project of their choosing
ments. Limited enrollment. Credit cannot also be received for 7.10, 20.111
through which they must demonstrate their
A. H. Slocum, C. G. Sodini
understanding of dynamics and control and See description under subject 20.110J.
test hypothesized design principles. Students L. Griffith, C. Voigt
2.752 Development of Mechanical Products
taking graduate version complete additional
assignments. Enrollment may be limited due to 2.782J Design of Medical Devices and Implants
Prereq: 2.750, 2.009, or permission of instructor
laboratory capacity. (Same subject as 3.961J, 20.451J, HST.524J)
U (Spring)
S. Kim Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR), Physics I
3-0-9
2.753 Development of Mechanical Products (GIR); or permission of instructor
2.744J Product Design G (Spring)
(Same subject as ESD.64J) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 2.009
G (Spring) Solution of clinical problems by use of implants
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and other medical devices. Systematic use of
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Focuses on evolving a product from proof-of-con- cell-matrix control volumes. The role of stress
cept to beta prototype: Includes team building, analysis in the design process. Anatomic fit:
Project-centered subject addressing transforma- shape and size of implants. Selection of bioma-
project planning, budgeting, resource planning;
tion of ideas into successful products which are terials. Instrumentation for surgical implantation
models for scaling, tolerancing and reliability,
properly matched to the user and the market. procedures. Preclinical testing for safety and
patents, business planning. Students/teams
Students are asked to take a more complete efficacy: risk/benefit ratio assessment. Evalu-
start with a proof-of-concept product they bring
view of a new product and to gain experience ation of clinical performance: design of clinical
to class or select from projects provided by
with designs judged on their aesthetics, ease trials. Project materials drawn from orthopedic
instructor. In lieu of taking 12 units of 2.ThU,
of use, and sensitivities to the realities of the
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Course 2 majors taking 2.752 may write a bach- devices, soft tissue implants, artificial organs,
marketplace. Lectures on modern design pro- and dental implants.
elor's thesis that documents their contributions
cess, industrial design, visual communication, I. V. Yannas, M. Spector
to the product developed in the team project.
form-giving, mass production, marketing, and
Students taking the graduate version complete
environmentally conscious design.
additional assignments. Enrollment limited.
D. R. Wallace
A. Slocum
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2.785J Cell-Matrix Mechanics 2.793J Fields, Forces and Flows in Biological 2.797J Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue
C O U R S E
(Same subject as 3.97J, 20.411J, HST.523J) Systems Biomechanics
Prereq: 2.001, or 2.01 and 2.02A; Chemistry (Same subject as 6.023J, 20.330J) (Same subject as 3.053J, 6.024J, 20.310J)
(GIR), Biology (GIR); or permission of instructor Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 2.005, 6.021, 20.320, or Prereq: 2.370 or 2.772J; 18.03 or 3.016; Biology
G (Fall) permission of instructor (GIR)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit U (Spring) U (Spring)
2
4-0-8 4-0-8
Mechanical forces play a decisive role during
2.798J Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue
development of tissues and organs, during See description under subject 20.330J.
Biomechanics
remodeling following injury as well as in normal J. Han, S. Manalis
function. A stress field influences cell function
20.410J)
primarily through deformation of the extracellu- 2.794J Cellular Biophysics
Prereq: Biology (GIR); 2.002, 2.006, 6.013,
lar matrix to which cells are attached. Deformed (Same subject as 6.521J, 20.470J, HST.541J)
10.301, or 10.302
cells express different biosynthetic activity rela- (Subject meets with 2.791J, 6.021J, 20.370J)
G (Fall)
tive to undeformed cells. The unit cell process Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 18.03; 2.005, 6.002,
paradigm combined with topics in connective 6.003, 6.071, 10.301, 20.110, or permission of
tissue mechanics form the basis for discussions instructor See description under subject 20.410J.
of several topics from cell biology, physiology, G (Fall) R. D. Kamm, K. Van Vliet
and medicine. 5-2-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
I. V. Yannas, M. Spector 2.799 The Cell as a Machine
Prereq: 5.07, 18.03, 7.011, or 7.05
D. M. Freeman, J. Han, T. Heldt, J. Voldman,
2.79J Biomaterials: Tissue Interactions Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
M. F. Yanik
(Same subject as 3.96J, 20.441J, HST.522J) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR), Physics I 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
2.795J Fields, Forces, and Flows in Biological
(GIR); or permission of instructor
Systems Examines a variety of essential cellular functions
G (Fall)
(Same subject as 6.561J, 10.539J, 20.430J, from the perspective of the cell as a machine.
HST.544J) Includes phenomena such as nuclear organiza-
See description under subject 20.441J. Prereq: 6.013, 2.005, 10.302, or permission of tion, protein synthesis, cell and membrane
I. V. Yannas, M. Spector instructor mechanics, cell migration, cell cycle control, cell
G (Fall) transformation. Lectures are provided by video
2.791J Cellular Biophysics and Neurophysiology 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit twice per week; live 3-hour recitation one eve-
(Same subject as 6.021J, 20.370J) ning per week. Course is taken simultaneously
(Subject meets with 2.794J, 6.521J, 20.470J, by students at multiple universities; homework
M. Bathe, A. J. Grodzinsky, R. D. Kamm
HST.541J) and take-home exams common to all students.
Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 18.03; 2.005, 6.002, Preference to students in Courses 2 and 20.
2.796J Quantitative Physiology: Organ
6.003, 6.071, 10.301, 20.110, 20.111, or R. Kamm, M. Sheetz, H. Yu
Transport Systems
U (Fall)
(Subject meets with 2.792J, 6.022J, 20.371J,
5-2-5 MANUFACTURING
HST.542J)
See description under subject 6.021J. Prereq: 2.006 or 6.013; 6.021
2.810 Manufacturing Processes and Systems
J. Han, T. Heldt, J. Voldman G (Spring)
Prereq: 2.001, 2.006, 2.008
G (Fall)
2.792J Quantitative Systems Physiology
See description under subject 6.522J. 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Same subject as 6.022J, 20.371J, HST.542J)
T. Heldt, R. G. Mark, C. M. Stultz
(Subject meets with 2.796J, 6.522J, 20.471J) Introduction to manufacturing processes and
Prereq: Physics II (GIR), 18.03, or permission of manufacturing systems including assem-
instructor bly, machining, injection molding, casting,
U (Spring) thermoforming, and more. Emphasis on the
4-2-6 physics and randomness and how they influence
quality, rate, cost, and flexibility. Attention to
the relationship between the process and the
system, and the process and part design. Project
(in small groups) requires fabrication (and some
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
design) of a product using several different

processes (as listed above). Enrollment may be
limited due to laboratory constraints.
T. G. Gutowski

2.813 Energy, Materials, and Manufacturing manufacturing process physics. Defect and 2.888 Professional Seminar in Global
(Subject meets with 2.83) parametric yield modeling and optimization. Manufacturing Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Prereq: 2.008 or permission of instructor Forms of process control, including statistical Prereq: None
U (Spring) process control, run by run and adaptive control, G (Spring)
3-0-9 and real-time feedback control. Application 2-0-1
contexts include semiconductor manufacturing,
Introduction to the major dilemma that faces Covers a broad range of topics in modern manu-
conventional metal and polymer processing, and
manufacturing and society for the 21st century: facturing, from models and structures for 21st-
emerging micro-nano manufacturing processes.
how to support economic development while century operations, to case studies in leadership
D. E. Hardt, D. S. Boning
protecting the environment. Subject addresses from the shop floor to the executive office. Also
M E C H A N I C A L
industrial ecology, materials flows, life-cycle includes global perspectives from Asia, Europe
2.851J System Optimization and Analysis for
analysis, thermodynamic analysis and exergy and North America, with guest speakers from all
Operations
accounting, manufacturing process perfor- three regions. Explores opportunities for new
mance, product design analysis, design for the ventures in manufacturing. Intended primar-
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
environment, recycling and ecological econom- ily for Master of Engineering in Manufacturing
G (Summer)
ics. Combines lectures and group discussions students.
of journal articles and selected literature, often D. E. Hardt, S. B. Gershwin
with opposing views. Graduate students com- See description under subject 15.066J.
plete term-long project with report required for V. Farias 2.890J Global Operations Leadership Seminar
graduate credit. (Same subject as 10.792J, 15.792J, 16.985J)
T. G. Gutowski 2.852 Manufacturing Systems Analysis Prereq: None
Prereq: 6.041 or permission of instructor G (Fall, Spring)
2.821J Materials Manufacturing Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Units arranged [P/D/F]
(Same subject as 3.371J) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Summer)
Models of manufacturing systems, includ- D. B. Rosenfield
ing transfer lines and flexible manufacturing
See description under subject 3.371J. systems. Calculation of performance measures,
T. W. Eagar including throughput, in-process inventory, and ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
meeting production commitments. Real-time
2.83 Energy, Materials and Manufacturing control of scheduling. Effects of machine failure, 2.900 Ethics for Engineers
(Subject meets with 2.813) set-ups, and other disruptions on system per- Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
Prereq: 2.008 or permission of instructor formance. (Offered under: 1.082, 2.900, 10.01)
G (Spring) S. B. Gershwin Prereq: None
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit U (Fall)
2.853 Introduction to Manufacturing Systems 2-0-4
Introduction to the major dilemma that faces
manufacturing and society for the 21st century: See description under subject 10.01.
Prereq: 2.008
how to support economic development while D. Doneson, B. L. Trout
U (Fall)
protecting the environment. Subject addresses
3-0-9
industrial ecology, materials flows, life-cycle 2.96 Management in Engineering
2.854 Introduction to Manufacturing Systems
analysis, thermodynamic analysis and exergy Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
accounting, manufacturing process perfor- (Offered under: 2.96, 6.930, 10.806, 16.653)
Prereq: Undergraduate mathematics
mance, product design analysis, design for the Prereq: None
G (Fall)
environment, recycling and ecological econom- U (Fall)
ics. Combines lectures and group discussions 3-1-8
of journal articles and selected literature, often Provides ways to analyze manufacturing systems 2.961 Management in Engineering
with opposing views. Graduate students com- in terms of material flow and storage, informa- Prereq: None
plete term-long project with report required for tion flow, capacities, and times and durations of G (Fall)
graduate credit. events. Fundamental topics include probability, 3-1-8
T. G. Gutowski inventory and queuing models, forecasting,
optimization, process analysis, and linear and Introduction and overview of engineering man-
2.830J Control of Manufacturing Processes dynamic systems. Factory planning and schedul- agement. Financial principles, management of
(Same subject as 6.780J, ESD.63J) ing topics include flow planning, bottleneck innovation, technical strategy and best manage-
Prereq: 2.008, 6.041, 6.152, or 15.064 characterization, buffer and batch-size tactics, ment practices. Case study method of instruc-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
G (Spring) seasonal planning, and dynamic behavior of tion emphasizes participation in class discus-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit production systems. Graduate students are sion. Focus is on the development of individual
required to complete additional assignments. skills and management tools.
Statistical modeling and control in manufac- J.-H. Chun, H. S. Marcus
S. B. Gershwin
turing processes. Use of experimental design
and response surface modeling to understand
50
2.965J Global Supply Chain Management must find a Mech E supervisor. Upon completion 2.S790–2.S792 Graduate Special Subject in
C O U R S E
(Same subject as 1.265J, 15.765J, ESD.265J) of the work the student must submit a detailed Bioengineering
Prereq: 1.260, 1.261, 15.761, 15.778, or design notebook, approved by the MIT supervi- Prereq: Permission of instructor
permission of instructor sor. Subject to departmental approval. Consult G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
G (Spring) Department Undergraduate Office for details on Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit procedures and restrictions. Can be repeated for credit only for completely
2
A. Slocum different subject matter
Focuses on the planning, processes, and activi-
ties of supply chain management for companies Advanced lecture, seminar or laboratory course
2.993, 2.994 Independent Study
involved in international commerce. Students ex- consisting of material in the broadly defined
Prereq: None
amine the end-to-end processes and operational field of bioengineering not offered in regularly
challenges in managing global supply chains, scheduled subjects.
Units arranged [P/D/F]
such as the basics of global trade, international Consult R. Kamm
transportation, duty, taxes, trade finance and
hedging, currency issues, outsourcing, cultural Designed for undergraduates wanting to con- 2.S97-2.S995 Undergraduate Special Subject in
differences, risks and security, and green supply tinue substantial projects of own choice, under Mechanical Engineering
chains issues. Highly interactive format features faculty supervision, in mechanical engineering. Prereq: None
student-led discussions, staged debates, and a Work may be of experimental, theoretical, or de- U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
mock trial. Includes assignments on case stud- sign nature. Projects may be arranged individu- Units arranged
ies and sourcing analysis, as well as projects ally in most fields of department interest, i.e., in Can be repeated for credit only for completely
and a final exam. mechanics, design and manufacturing, controls different subject matter
B. Arntzen and robotics, thermal science and energy engi-
Lecture, seminar, or laboratory consisting of
neering, bioengineering, ocean engineering and
material not offered in regularly scheduled sub-
nanotechnology. 2.993 is letter-graded; 2.994
jects. 2.S972–2.S974 and 2.S992 are graded
ADVANCED TOPICS AND is P/D/F.
P/D/F.
SPECIAL SUBJECTS Consult A. E. Hosoi
Consult A. E. Hosoi
Check with our Department graduate office prior 2.995 Advanced Topics in Mechanical
2.S981–2.S999 Graduate Special Subject in
to the beginning of each term for other proposed Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
listings. Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
G (Fall, IAP, Spring; second half of term)
2.980 Head of the Zesiger Cardboard Boat Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Regatta Can be repeated for credit only for completely
Can be repeated for credit only for completely
Prereq: None different subject matter
different subject matter
U (IAP) Assigned reading and problems or research in
1-0-2 [P/D/F] Advanced lecture, seminar, or laboratory
distinct areas, either theoretical or experimen-
consisting of material not offered in regularly
Students work in teams to design and construct tal, or design. Arranged on individual basis with
scheduled subjects. 2.S980 and 2.S996 are
a boat from cardboard and paper tape that is instructor in the following areas: mechanics and
graded P/D/F.
able travel 50–100 yards. Topics covered include materials, thermal and fluid sciences, systems
Consult D. Hardt
historical boat design concepts, hydrodynamic and design, biomedical engineering, and ocean
and hydrostatic principles, propulsion systems, engineering.
and maneuverability. Also covers variables that Consult D. Hardt
THESIS, RESEARCH,
affect boat design, including volume, weight
2.996-2.998 Advanced Topics in Mechanical AND PRACTICE
distribution, stability, static trim and heeling
angle, and hull shape. Concludes with a final Engineering
Prereq: Permission of instructor 2.978 Instruction in Teaching Engineering
competition in the Zesiger Center Pool. Entry fee.
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) (Subject meets with 1.95J, 5.95J, 6.982J, 7.59J,
Limited to 40.
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 8.395J, 18.094J)
F. S. Hover
Can be repeated for credit only for completely Prereq: Permission of instructor
different subject matter G (Fall)
2.990 Practical Work Experience
Prereq: None Assigned reading and problems or research in
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) distinct areas, either theoretical or experimen- Participatory seminar focuses on the knowledge
0-1-0 [P/D/F] tal, or design. Arranged on individual basis with and skills necessary for teaching engineering
Can be repeated for credit instructor in the following areas: mechanics and in higher education. Topics include research on
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
materials, thermal and fluid sciences, systems learning; course development; promoting active
For Mechanical Engineering undergraduates
and design, biomedical engineering, and ocean learning, problemsolving, and critical thinking in
participating in curriculum-related off-campus
engineering. students; communicating with a diverse student
work experiences in mechanical engineering.
Consult D. Hardt body; using educational technology to further
Before enrolling, students must have an employ-
learning; lecturing; creating effective tests and
ment offer from a company or organization and
assignments; and assessment and evaluation.
51 subjects 2.813 to 2.978

Field-work teaching various subjects in the quence begins in the spring of sophomore year 2.UR Undergraduate Research in Mechanical
Mechanical Engineering department will comple- and ends in the fall of junior year. Engineering
ment classroom discussions. Staff Prereq: None
J. Rankin U (Fall, Spring, Summer)
2.EPW UPOP Engineering Practice Workshop Units arranged [P/D/F]
2.979 Undergraduate Teaching Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: None (Offered under: 1.EPW, 2.EPW, 3.EPW, 6.EPW, 2.URG Undergraduate Research in Mechanical
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) 10.EPW, 16.EPW, 20.EPW, 22.EPW) Engineering
Units arranged [P/D/F] Prereq: None Prereq: None
M E C H A N I C A L
Can be repeated for credit U (Fall, IAP) U (Fall, Spring, Summer)

1-0-0 [P/D/F] Units arranged
For students participating in departmentally ap-
proved undergraduate teaching programs. Stu- Develops foundational skills for the world of
dents assist faculty in the design and execution practice in science, technology, and engineer- Individual study, research, or laboratory inves-
of the curriculum and actively participate in the ing. Sophomores receive classroom instruction, tigations under faculty supervision, including
instruction and monitoring of the class partici- and one-on-one and small-group coaching in individual participation in an ongoing research
pants. Students prepare subject materials, lead basics of professional identity building. They project. See projects listing in Undergraduate
discussion groups, and review progress. Credit attend field trips to local employers and receive Office, 1-110, for guidance.
is arranged on a subject-by-subject basis and is job interview practice, coached by industry vol- Consult D. Rowell
reviewed by the department. unteers. Over IAP, students attend a weeklong
A. E. Hosoi Team Training Camp of experiential learning
modules led by MIT faculty with the help of
2.999 Engineer's Degree Thesis Proposal MIT alums and other senior professionals in
Preparation business, engineering, and science where stu-
Prereq: Permission of instructor dents participate in creative simulations, team
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) problem-solving challenges, and oral presenta-
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit tions, and practice networking with employers.
Can be repeated for credit Enrollment limited.
Staff
For students who must do additional work to
convert an SM thesis to an ME thesis, or for
students who write an ME thesis after having
Prereq: Permission of advisor
received an SM degree.
D. Hardt, M. S. Triantafyllou
2.EPE UPOP Engineering Practice Experience
Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject Program of research leading to the writing of an
(Offered under: 1.EPE, 2.EPE, 3.EPE, 6.EPE, SM, PhD, or ScD thesis; to be arranged by the
10.EPE, 16.EPE, 22.EPE) student and an appropriate MIT faculty member.
Prereq: 2.EPW or permission of instructor Consult D. Hardt
U (Fall, Spring)
0-0-1 [P/D/F] 2.THU Undergraduate Thesis
Prereq: None
Provides sophomores with guided practice
in finding opportunities and excelling in the
Units arranged
world of practice. Building on the skills and
relationships acquired in the Engineering
Practice Workshop, students receive coaching Individual self-motivated study, research,
to articulate goals, invoke the UPOP network of or design project under faculty supervision.
mentors and employers, identify and pursue op- Departmental program requirement: minimum of
portunities and negotiate terms of their summer 6 units. Instruction and practice in written com-
assignment. Students complete a 10–12 week munication provided.
internship, which includes filing three progress Consult A. E. Hosoi
reports, conducting one informational interview,
and possibly hosting a site visit by MIT staff.
Returning to campus as juniors, UPOP students
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
take part in reflective exercises that aid assimila-

tion of learning objectives and reinforce the
cognitive link between all aspects of the UPOP
experience and disciplinary fields of study. Se-
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C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Course 2

2
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by 2.001 and 18.03
in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 2.671 in the Departmental Program] 1
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI-M) [satisfied by 2.009 and 2.671 in
the Departmental Program].

Required Departmental Core Subjects 159

2.001 Mechanics and Materials I, 12, REST; Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), 18.03*
2.002 Mechanics and Materials II, 12; 2.001*, Chemistry (GIR)
2.003J Dynamics and Control I, 12, REST; Physics I (GIR)*, 2.086*
2.004 Dynamics and Control II, 12; 2.003J*, Physics II (GIR)
2.005 Thermal-Fluids Engineering I, 12; 2.086*, Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)*,
2.006 Thermal-Fluids Engineering II, 12; 2.005*
2.008 Design and Manufacturing II, 12, 1/2 LAB; 2.007 or 2.017*; 2.005*
2.009 The Product Engineering Process, 12, CI-M; 2.001*, 2.003J*, 2.005*, 2.00B*; senior
standing or permission of instructor (1)
2.086 Numerical Computation for Mechanical Engineers, 12 REST; Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), 18.03*
2.670 Mechanical Engineering Tools, 3(2)
2.671 Measurement and Instrumentation, 12, LAB, CI-M; 2.001*, 2.003J*, Physics II (GIR)
2.ThU Undergraduate Thesis, 6(3)
and
2.007 Design and Manufacturing I, 12; 2.001*, 2.670, 2.086
or
2.017J Design of Electromechanical Robotic Systems, 12, 1/2 LAB; 2.003J*, 2.005*, 2.671
2.672 Project Laboratory, 6, 1/2 LAB; 2.001, 2.003J, 2.006, 2.671
or
2.674 Micro/Nano Engineering Laboratory, 6; 2.001*, 2.003J*, 2.005*, 2.671*
Restricted Electives 24
Students are required to take two of the following elective subjects (substitutions by petition to the
MechE Undergraduate Office):
2.016 Hydrodynamics, 12; Physics II (GIR), 18.03
2.019 Design of Ocean Systems, 12, CI-M; 2.001, 2.003J, 2.005*; senior standing or permission
of instructor
2.050J Nonlinear Dynamics I: Chaos, 12; 18.03*, Physics II (GIR)
2.092 Computer Methods in Dynamics, 12; 2.001, 2.003J
2.12 Introduction to Robotics, 12; 2.004*
2.14 Analysis and Design of Feedback Control Systems, 12; 2.004*
2.184 Biomechanics and Neural Control of Movement, 12; 2.004*
2.370 Molecular Mechanics, 12; 2.001*, Chemistry (GIR)
2.51 Intermediate Heat and Mass Transfer, 12; 2.006*
2.60J Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion, 12; 2.006*
2.650J Introduction to Sustainable Energy, 12; permission of instructor
2.71 Optics, 12; Physics II (GIR), 18.03, 2.004*
2.72 Elements of Mechanical Design, 12; 2.005*, 2.008, 2.671
2.797J Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Biomechanics, 12; 2.370*, 18.03*, Biology (GIR)
2.813 Energy, Materials, and Manufacturing, 12; 2.008*
2.96 Management in Engineering, 12
Unrestricted Electives(4) 48

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
53 subjects 2.979 to 2.URG

Notes
* Alternate prerequisites or corequisites are listed in the subject description.
(1)
Students may fulfill this requirement by completing an alternative Course 2 CI-M subject (e.g., 2.013 or 2.750) No
substitutions are allowed for 2.671.
(2)
Consult the MechE Undergraduate Office, Room 1-110, regarding substitutions.
To encourage more substantial research, design, or independent study, the department permits up to 15 units of
(3)
2.ThU credit, subject to approval of the student’s thesis advisor.

The department suggests that students elect a basic electronics subject (e.g., 2.678, 6.002 or 6.071) as early as
(4)
M E C H A N I C A L
possible in their program.

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
54
C O U R S E
Mechanical Engineering/Course 2-A
2
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by 2.086 in the
Departmental Core Subjects and one subject in the Elective Subjects with Engineering Content] 2
Laboratory Requirement [satisfied by 2.671 in the Departmental Program] 1
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI-M) [satisfied by 2.009 and 2.671 in the
Departmental Program].

Required Departmental Core Subjects 96

First-Level Subjects (60 units)
2.00 Introduction to Design, 6(1)
2.01 Elements of Structures, 6; Physics I (GIR), 2.087
2.086 Numerical Computation for Mechanical Engineers, 12, REST; Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR); 2.087*
2.087 Engineering Mathematics: Linear Algebra and ODEs, 6; Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR)

2.03 Dynamics, 6; 2.086
2.05 Thermodynamics, 6; 2.01
2.051 Introduction to Heat Transfer, 6; 2.05
2.06 Fluid Dynamics, 6; 2.01
2.678 Electronics for Mechanical Systems, 6; Physics II (GIR)
Second-Level Subjects (36 units)

2.009 The Product Engineering Process, 12, CI-M; 2.01*, 2.03*, 2.05*, 2.670*; senior standing or
2.671 Measurement and Instrumentation, 12, LAB, CI-M; 2.01*, 2.03*, Physics II (GIR)
2.02A Mechanics of Materials: Properties and Applications, 6; 2.01
or
2.02B Mechanics of Structures, 6; 2.01
2.04A Systems and Controls, 6; 2.03
or
2.04B Introduction to Mechanical Vibration, 6; 2.03
Elective Subjects with Engineering Content(2) 72

(Must include one REST subject outside Course 2.)

Notes
(1)
Students may also fulfill this requirement by completing an alternative 2.00X subject, i.e., 2.00B.
These electives define a concentrated area of study and must be chosen with the written approval of the MechE
(2)
Undergraduate Office. The 72 units of concentration electives must be engineering topics. Concentration electives
must include one subject that meets the REST GIR, but not subjects that fulfill a HASS GIR. Engineering topics are
usually obtained from engineering courses, but in some cases, non-engineering subjects may be necessary for
the particular engineering program defined by the concentration (e.g., management subjects for an engineering
management concentration). In all cases, the relationship of concentration subjects to the theme of the concentra‑
tion must obvious.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
55
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Ocean Engineering/Course 2-OE

Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by 2.001 and 18.03 in the
M E C H A N I C A L
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI‑M) [satisfied by 2.019 and 2.671 in the
Departmental Program].

Required Departmental Subjects 159

2.001 Mechanics and Materials I, 12, REST; Physics I (GIR), 18.03*
2.002 Mechanics and Materials II, 12; 2.001*, Chemistry (GIR)
2.003J Dynamics and Control I, 12, REST; Physics I (GIR)*, 2.086*
2.004 Dynamics and Control II, 12; 2.003J*, Physics II (GIR)
2.005 Thermal-Fluids Engineering I, 12; 2.086*, Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
2.016 Hydrodynamics, 12; Physics II (GIR), 18.03
2.019 Design of Ocean Systems, 12, CI‑M; 2.001, 2.003J, 2.005*; senior standing or
2.065 Acoustics and Sensing, 12; 2.003J*
2.086 Numerical Computation for Mechanical Engineers, 12; Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), 18.03*
2.612 Marine Power and Propulsion, 12; 2.005
2.670 Mechanical Engineering Tools, 3(1)
2.671 Measurement and Instrumentation, 12, LAB, CI‑M; 2.001*, 2.003J*, Physics II (GIR)
Restricted Elective 12
Students are required to take one of the following elective subjects (substitutions by petition to the
MechE Undergraduate Office):
2.006 Thermal Fluids Engineering II, 12; 2.005*
2.007 Design and Manufacturing I, 12; 2.001*, 2.086
2.008 Design and Manufacturing II, 12, 1/2 LAB; 2.007 or 2.017; 2.005*
2.092 Computer Methods in Dynamics, 12; 2.001*, 2.003J*
2.12 Introduction to Robotics, 12; 2.004*
2.14 Analysis and Design of Feedback Control Systems, 12; 2.004*
2.51 Intermediate Heat and Mass Transfer, 12; 2.006*
2.60J Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion, 12; 2.006*
2.700 Principles of Naval Architecture, 12; 2.002*
2.72 Elements of Mechanical Design, 12; 2.005*, 2.008, 2.671
2.96 Management in Engineering, 12
2.ThU Undergraduate Thesis, 12

the GIRs. Every subject in the student’s Departmental Program will count toward one or the other, but not both.
Notes
(1)
Consult the MechE Undergraduate Office, Room 1-110, regarding substitutions.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
56
COURSE 3 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
3.003 Principles of Engineering Practice such as heat capacities, phase transformations, analysis, systems of ordinary and partial dif-
(Subject meets with 3.004) multiphase equilibria, chemical reactions, and ferential equations, phase plane analysis, beam
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR) magnetism. Structure of noncrystalline, crystal- theory, resonance phenomena, special func-
U (Spring) line, and liquid-crystalline states. Symmetry tions, numerical solutions, statistical analysis,
1-2-6 and tensor properties of materials. Point, line, Fourier analysis, and random walks.
and surface imperfections in materials. Diffrac- W. C. Carter
Introduces students to the interdisciplinary
tion and structure determination. Real-world
nature of 21st-century engineering projects with
examples such as materials for fuel cells and 3.021 Introduction to Modeling and Simulation
three threads of learning: a technical toolkit, a
batteries, engineered alloys, electronic and Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
social science toolkit, and a methodology for
magnetic materials, ionic and network solids, (Offered under: 1.021, 3.021, 10.333, 22.00)
problem-based learning. Students encounter
polymers, and biomaterials. Prereq: 18.03, 3.016, or permission of
the social, political, economic, and technologi-
C. Schuh, J. Grossman instructor
cal challenges of engineering practice by partici-
U (Fall)
pating in actual engineering projects involving
3.014 Materials Laboratory 4-0-8 REST
public transportation and information infrastruc-
Prereq: None
ture with faculty and industry. Student teams Basic concepts of computer modeling and simu-
U (Fall)
create prototypes and mixed media reports with lation in science and engineering. Uses tech-
1-4-7 Institute LAB
exercises in project planning, analysis, design, niques and software for simulation, data analy-
optimization, demonstration, reporting and Experimental exploration of the connections sis and visualization. Continuum, mesoscale,
team building. Preference to freshmen. between energetics, bonding and structure of atomistic and quantum methods used to study
L. Kimerling materials, and application of these principles fundamental and applied problems in phys-
in instruments for materials characterization. ics, chemistry, materials science, mechanics,
3.004 Principles of Engineering Practice Demonstration of the wave-like nature of elec- engineering, and biology. Examples drawn from
(Subject meets with 3.003) trons. Hands-on experience with techniques to the disciplines above are used to understand or
Prereq: Physics I (GIR),Calculus I (GIR) quantify energy (DSC), bonding (XPS, AES, FTIR, characterize complex structures and materials,
U (Spring) UV/vis and force spectroscopy), and degree of and complement experimental observations.
3-3-6 order (x-ray scattering) in condensed mat- M. Buehler, M. J. Demkowicz
ter. Investigation of structural transitions and
Introduces students to the interdisciplinary
structure-property relationships through practi- 3.022 Microstructural Evolution in Materials
nature of 21st-century engineering projects with
cal materials examples. Practice in oral and Prereq: 3.012
three threads of learning: a technical toolkit, a
written technical communication. It is strongly U (Spring)
social science toolkit, and a methodology for
recommended that 3.012 and 3.014 are taken 3-3-6
problem-based learning. Students encounter
simultaneously.
the social, political, economic and technological Covers microstructures, defects, and structural
L. Kimerling, D. Sadoway
challenges of engineering practice via case stud- evolution in all classes of materials. Topics
ies and participation in engineering projects. In- include solution kinetics, interface stability, dis-
3.016 Mathematical Methods for Materials
cludes a six-stage term project in which student locations and point defects, diffusion, surface
Scientists and Engineers
teams develop solutions through exercises in energetics, grains and grain boundaries, grain
project planning, analysis, design, optimization, growth, nucleation and precipitation, and elec-
U (Fall)
demonstration, reporting, and team building. trochemical reactions. Lectures illustrate a range
3-1-8
L. Kimerling of examples and applications based on metals,
Mathematical techniques necessary for materi- ceramics, electronic materials, polymers, and
3.012 Fundamentals of Materials Science and als science and engineering topics such as biomedical materials. Explores the evolution of
Engineering energetics, materials structure and symmetry, microstructure through experiments involving
Prereq: None. Coreq: 18.03, 18.034, or 3.016 materials response to applied fields, mechan- optical and electron microscopy, calorimetry,
U (Fall) ics and physics of solids and soft materials. electrochemical characterization, surface rough-
5-0-10 REST Mathematical concepts and materials-related ness measurements, and other characterization
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
problemsolving skills. Symbolic algebraic methods. Investigates structural transitions and

Describes the fundamentals of structure and
computational methods, programming, and structure-property relationships through practi-
energetics that underpin materials science.
visualization techniques. Topics include linear cal materials examples.
Introduction to thermodynamic functions and
algebra, quadratic forms, tensor operations, Y. Chiang, G. Beach, J. Hu
laws governing equilibrium properties, relating
symmetry operations, calculus of several vari-
macroscopic behavior to atomistic and molecu-
ables, eigensystems, introduction to complex
lar models of materials. Materials phenomena,
57 subjects 3.003 to 3.022

3.024 Electronic, Optical and Magnetic precursor conversions, polymer vesicle narore- 3.044 Materials Processing
Properties of Materials actors; chemical degradation of soft materials Prereq: 3.012, 3.022
Prereq: 3.012 through readition, hydrolysis, and thermolysis; U (Spring)
U (Spring) electroactive organic materials. Firsthand appli- 4-0-8
3-3-6 cation of lecture topics through design-oriented Credit cannot also be received for 3.S044
experiments.
Describes how the electronic, optical and Introduction to materials processing science,
A. Belcher, L. Gibson, M. F. Rubner
magnetic properties of materials originate from with emphasis on heat transfer, chemical
their electronic and molecular structure and how diffusion, and fluid flow. Uses an engineering
3.035 Problems in Materials Science and
these properties can be designed for particu- approach to analyze industrial-scale processes,
A N D
Engineering
lar applications, for instance in optical fibers, with the goal of identifying and understanding
magnetic data storage, solar cells, transistors physical limitations on scale and speed. Cov-
U (Fall, Spring, Summer)
and other devices. Experimental exploration of ers materials of all classes, including metals,
S C I E N C E

the electronic, optical and magnetic properties polymers, electronic materials, and ceramics.
of materials. Includes hands-on experimentation Considers specific processes, such as melt-
Staff
using spectroscopy, resistivity, impedance and processing of metals and polymers, deposition
magnetometry measurements, behavior of light technologies (liquid, vapor, and vacuum), colloid
3.036, 3.037 Problems in Materials Science and
in waveguides, and other characterization meth- and slurry processing, viscous shape forming,
Engineering
ods. Investigation of structure-property relation- and powder consolidation.
M A T E R I A L S

ships through practical materials examples. E. Olivetti
P. Anikeeva, G. Beach, J. Hu
3.046 Thermodynamics of Materials
3.032 Mechanical Behavior of Materials Prereq: 18.03, 18.034, or 3.016
3.038, 3.039, 3.04 Problems in Materials
Prereq: Physics I (GIR); 3.016 or 18.03 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Science and Engineering
U (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
4-2-6 4-0-8 REST
Basic concepts of solid mechanics and mechani- Units arranged The laws of thermodynamics and their applica-
cal behavior of materials, stress-strain relation- Can be repeated for credit tion to equilibrium and the properties of materi-
ships, stress transformation, elasticity, plasticity als. Foundation to treat general phenomena in
For undergraduates desiring to carry on projects
and fracture. Case studies include materials materials science and engineering, including
of their own choosing, which may be experimen-
selection for bicycle frames, stress shielding in chemical reactions, magnetism, polarizability,
tal, theoretical, or of a design nature. Also for
biomedical implants; residual stresses in thin and elasticity. Relations pertaining to multi-
undergraduate studies arranged by students or
films; and ancient materials. Lab experiments phase equilibria as determined by a treatment of
staff, which may consist of seminars, assigned
and demonstrations give hands-on experience solution thermodynamics. Graphical construc-
reading, or laboratory projects. See UROP coor-
of the physical concepts at a variety of length tions that are essential for the interpretation of
dinator for registration procedures.
scales. Use of facilities for measuring mechani- phase diagrams. Electrochemical equilibria and
Information: DMSE Academic Office
cal properties including standard mechanical surface thermodynamics. Aspects of statistical
tests, bubble raft models, atomic force micros- thermodynamics as they relate to macroscopic
3.042 Materials Project Laboratory
copy and nanoindentation. equilibrium phenomena.
Prereq: 3.014, 3.032, or 3.044
L. Gibson W. C. Carter
U (Fall, Spring)
1-6-5
3.034 Organic and Biomaterials Chemistry 3.048 Advanced Materials Processing
Prereq: 3.012 Student project teams design and fabricate a Prereq: 3.022, 3.044
U (Fall) working prototype using materials process- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
4-2-6 ing technologies (e.g. solid works 3-D design Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
software, computer numerical controlled mill, 3-0-9
Focuses on the chemistry and chemical
injection molding, thermoforming, investment
structure-property relationships of soft synthetic Fundamentals of materials processing. Building
casting, powder processing, three-dimensional
and biologically derived materials. Topics in- engineering structures from the atomic- and
printing, physical vapor deposition) appropriate
clude methods for preparing synthetic polymers nano-scales to macroscopic levels. Case studies
for the materials and device of interest. Goals
by step and chain growth polymerizations; illustrating application of processing science to
include using MSE fundamentals in a practical
polymerization reaction kinetics; chemistry of creation of modern metallic, ceramic, polymeric
application; understanding trade-offs between
proteins, nucleic acids, polysaccharides and and biomaterials devices and components.
design, processing, and performance and cost;
lipids, and their incorporation into biomaterials Staff
and fabrication of a deliverable prototype. Em-
and biosensors; enzymatic reactions and liga-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
phasis on teamwork, project management, com-

tions; chemical modification and patterning of
munications and computer skills, with extensive
organic and inorganic surfaces using organosi-
hands-on work using student and MIT laboratory
lane and self-assembled monolayer chemistries,
shops. Teams document their progress and final
radiation grafting, physisorption and microcon-
results by means of written and oral communica-
tact printing; organic systems as templates for
tion. Limited to 25.
inorganic materials; sol gel syntheses, polymer
M. Tarkanian
58
3.052 Nanomechanics of Materials and 3.055J Biomaterials Science and Engineering 3.07 Introduction to Ceramics
C O U R S E
Biomaterials (Same subject as 20.363J) Prereq: 3.012
Prereq: 3.032 or permission of instructor (Subject meets with 3.963J, 20.463J) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: 3.034, 20.110, or permission of Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) instructor 3-0-9
3-0-9 U (Fall)
3
Discusses structure-property relationships in ce-
3-0-9
Latest scientific developments and discoveries ramic materials. Includes hierarchy of structures
in the field of nanomechanics, i.e. the deforma- Covers, at a molecular scale, the analysis and from the atomic to microstructural levels. De-
tion of extremely tiny (10-9 meters) areas of design of materials used in contact with biologi- fects and transport, solid-state electrochemical
synthetic and biological materials. Lectures cal systems, and biomimetic strategies aimed processes, phase equilibria, fracture and phase
include a description of normal and lateral at creating new materials based on principles transformations are discussed in the context of
forces at the atomic scale, atomistic aspects of found in biology. Topics include molecular in- controlling properties for various applications
adhesion, nanoindentation, molecular details teraction between bio- and synthetic molecules of ceramics. Numerous examples from current
of fracture, chemical force microscopy, elasticity and surfaces; design, synthesis, and process- technology.
of individual macromolecular chains, intermo- ing approaches for materials that control cell Y. Chiang
lecular interactions in polymers, dynamic force functions; and application of materials science
spectroscopy, biomolecular bond strength to problems in tissue engineering, drug delivery, 3.072 Symmetry, Structure and Tensor
measurements, and molecular motors. vaccines, and cell-guiding surfaces. Students Properties of Materials
Staff taking graduate version complete additional (Subject meets with 3.60)
assignments. Prereq: 3.016 or 18.03
3.053J Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue D. Irvine, K. Ribbeck U (Fall)
Biomechanics 4-0-8
(Same subject as 2.797J, 6.024J, 20.310J) 3.063 Polymer Physics
Addresses the structure of crystalline materials
Prereq: 2.370 or 2.772J; 18.03 or 3.016; Biology Prereq: 3.012
and the role of crystal symmetries in controlling
(GIR) U (Spring)
their properties. Topics include lattices, point
U (Spring) 4-0-8
groups, space groups, and their properties; use
4-0-8
The mechanical, optical, electrical, and transport of symmetry in tensor representation of crystal
See description under subject 20.310J. properties of polymers and other types of "soft properties, including transport properties,
R. D. Kamm, A. J. Grodzinsky, K. Van Vliet matter" are presented with respect to the under- piezoelectricity and elasticity; crystallographic
lying physics and physical chemistry of polymers texture, microstructure, and anisotropy; and
3.054 Cellular Solids: Structure, Properties, and colloids in solution, and solid states. Topics design of microstructures comprising anisotro-
Applications include how enthalpy and entropy determine pic crystals. Students taking graduate version
(Subject meets with 3.36) conformation, molecular dimensions and pack- complete additional assignments.
Prereq: 3.032 ing of polymer chains and colloids and supramo- E. Fitzgerald
U (Spring) lecular materials. Examination of the structure of
3-0-9 glassy, crystalline, and rubbery elastic states of 3.074 Imaging of Materials
polymers; thermodynamics of solutions, blends, (Subject meets with 3.34)
Begins with a review of the structure and
crystallization; liquid crystallinity, microphase Prereq: 3.024, 3.073, or permission of instructor
mechanical behavior of cellular solids as they
separation, and self-assembled organic-inorgan- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
are created from polymers, metals, ceramics,
ic nanocomposites. Case studies of relationships Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
glasses, and composites. Exploits the unique
between structure and function in technologi- 3-0-9
properties of honeycombs and foams through
cally important polymeric systems.
applications such as lightweight structural Principles and applications of imaging tech-
A. Alexander-Katz
panels, energy absorption devices and thermal niques for materials characterization including
insulation. Second half of the term discusses transmission and scanning electron micros-
3.064 Polymer Engineering
applications of cellular solids in medicine copy and scanning probe microscopy. Topics
Prereq: 3.032, 3.044
as it relates to increased fracture risk due to include electron diffraction; image formation
U (Fall)
trabecular bone loss in patients with osteopo- in transmission and scanning electron micros-
3-0-9
rosis, the development of metal foam coatings copy; diffraction and phase contrast; imaging
for orthopaedic implants, and designing porous Overview of engineering analysis and design of crystals and crystal imperfections; review of
scaffolds for tissue engineering that mimic the techniques for synthetic polymers. Treatment the most recent advances in electron microscopy
extracellular matrix. Modelling of cellular materi- of materials properties selection, mechani- for bio- and nanosciences; analysis of chemi-
als applied to natural materials and biomimick- cal characterization, and processing in design cal composition and electronic structure at the
ing. Students taking graduate version complete of load-bearing and environment-compatible atomic scale. Lectures, real-case studies and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
additional assignments. structures. computer simulations.

L. Gibson N. Holten-Andersen S. Gradecak
59 subjects 3.024 to 3.074

3.080 Economic and Environmental Materials and atomic order. Characterization of atomic ar- 3.15 Electrical, Optical, and Magnetic Materials
Selection rangements in crystalline and amorphous solids: and Devices

Prereq: 3.012, 3.014, or permission of instructor metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers Prereq: 3.024
U (Spring) (including proteins). Topical coverage of organic Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
3-0-9 chemistry, solution chemistry, acid-base equi- Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
libria, electrochemistry, biochemistry, chemi- 4-0-8
Provides a survey of methods for evaluating
cal kinetics, diffusion, and phase diagrams. Credit cannot also be received for 3.S15
choice of material and explores the implications
Examples from industrial practice (including the
of that choice. Topics include choice of materi- Explores the relationships between the per-
environmental impact of chemical processes),
als, manufacturing economics, and life-cycle formance of electrical, optical, and magnetic
A N D
from energy generation and storage (e.g., batter-

environmental evaluation. Students carry out devices and the microstructural characteristics
ies and fuel cells), and from emerging technolo-
a group project selecting materials technology of the materials from which they are construct-
gies (e.g., photonic and biomedical devices).
options based on economic and environmental ed. Features a device-motivated approach that
S C I E N C E
Fall: M. Cima
characteristics. places strong emphasis on emerging technolo-
Spring: N. Holten-Andersen, D. Paul
R. Kirchain gies. Applications include diodes, transistors,
photodetectors, solar cells (photovoltaics),
3.094 Materials in Human Experience
3.081 Industrial Ecology of Materials (New) displays, light emitting diodes, lasers, optical
Prereq: None
Prereq: 3.012, 3.014, 3.022, 3.024, or fibers and optical communications, photonic
U (Spring)
devices, magnetic data storage and spintronics.
M A T E R I A L S
2-3-4 HASS-S
U (Fall) C. A. Ross
3-0-9 Examines the ways in which people in ancient
and contemporary societies have selected, 3.152 Magnetic Materials
Covers quantitative techniques to address
evaluated, and used materials of nature, (Subject meets with 3.45)
principles of substitution, dematerialization
transforming them to objects of material culture. Prereq: 3.024
and waste mining implementation in materials
Some examples: glass in ancient Egypt and Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
systems. Includes life-cycle and materials flow
Rome; sounds and colors of powerful metals Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
analysis of the impacts of materials extraction;
in Mesoamerica; cloth and fiber technologies 3-0-9
processing; use; and recycling for materi-
in the Inca empire. Explores ideological and
als, products, and services. Student teams Topics include origin of magnetism in materials,
aesthetic criteria often influential in materials
undertake a case study regarding materials and magnetic domains and domain walls, magne-
development. Laboratory/workshop sessions
technology selection using the latest methods of tostatics, magnetic anisotropy, antiferro- and
provide hands-on experience with materials
analysis and computer-based models of materi- ferrimagnetism, magnetism in thin films and
discussed in class. Subject complements 3.091.
als process. nanoparticles, magnetotransport phenomena,
Enrollment may be limited.
E. Olivetti and magnetic characterization. Discusses
H. Lechtman, D. Hosler
a range of applications, including magnetic
3.086 Innovation and Commercialization of recording, spin-valves, and tunnel-junction
3.14 Physical Metallurgy
Materials Technology sensors. Assignments include problem sets and
(Subject meets with 3.207) a term paper on a magnetic device or technol-
Prereq: 3.022, 3.032
Prereq: None ogy. Students taking graduate version complete
U (Fall)
U (Spring) additional assignments.
3-0-9
4-0-8 C. Ross
Credit cannot also be received for 3.S086 Focuses on the links between the processing,
structure, and properties of metals and alloys. 3.153 Nanoscale Materials
Covers the fundamental process of innovation
First, the physical bases for strength, stiffness, Prereq: 3.024
through its implications on organizations and
and ductility are discussed with reference to U (Spring)
innovation ecosystems. Emphasizes historical
crystallography, defects, and microstructure. 4-0-8
and modern examples of innovation in materials
Second, phase transformations and microstruc-
and devices. Discusses the final implications for Introduction to the most recent advances in
tural evolution are studied in the context of alloy
innovation ecosystems. the synthesis, lithographic patterning and
thermodynamics and kinetics. Together, these
E. Fitzgerald characterization of nanomaterials and to their
components comprise the modern paradigm for
physical and electronic properties. The materials
designing metallic microstructures for optimized
3.091 Introduction to Solid-State Chemistry presented include semiconductor and metal
properties. Concludes with a focus on process-
(Subject meets with ES.3091) nanoparticles and nanowires, carbon fullerenes
ing/microstructure/property relationships in
Prereq: None and nanotubes, organic nanoparticles and
structural engineering alloys, particularly steels
U (Fall, Spring) dendrimers. Fundamental concepts of surface
and aluminum alloys. Students taking the gradu-
5-0-7 CHEMISTRY physics and chemistry used to explain the work-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
ate version explore the subject in greater depth.

Credit cannot also be received for 5.111, 5.112, ing principles of devices such as nanotransistors
J. Li
CC.5111, ES.5111, ES.5112 and nanosensors.
Y. Fink
Basic principles of chemistry and their applica-
tion to engineering systems. The relationship
between electronic structure, chemical bonding,
60
3.154J Materials Performance in Extreme 3.S171 Special Subject: Processing and 3.207 Innovation and Commercialization
C O U R S E
Environments Properties of Structural Materials (New) (Subject meets with 3.086)
(Same subject as 22.054J) (Subject meets with 2.821J, 3.371J) Prereq: None
Prereq: 3.032, 3.044 Prereq: 3.012, 3.014 G (Spring)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered U (Fall, Spring; partial term) 4-0-8
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) 2-0-10 Credit cannot also be received for 3.S086
3
Explores in depth projects on a particular materi-
Studies the behavior of materials in extreme Experimental subject that combines online and als-based technology. Investigates the science
environments typical of those in which advanced in-person lectures to discuss materials selection and technology of materials advances and their
energy systems (including fossil, nuclear, solar, and design using structural materials, casting, strategic value, explore potential applications
fuel cells, and battery) operate. Takes both a sci- deformation processes, welding and joining, for fundamental advances, and determine
ence and engineering approach to understand- non-destructive testing, codes, standards, intellectual property related to the materials
ing how current materials interact with their and life assessment. Presented in modules; technology and applications. Students map
environment under extreme conditions. Explores repeatable for credit one time with permission progress with presentations, and are expected
the role of modeling and simulation in under- of instructor. To be proposed for permanent to create an end-of-term document enveloping
standing material behavior and the design of status as an undergraduate version of 3.371 in technology, intellectual property, applications,
new materials. Focuses on energy and transpor- 2015–2016. and potential commercialization. Lectures cover
tation related systems. T. Eagar, A. Slocum aspects of technology, innovation, entrepreneur-
R. Ballinger ship, intellectual property, and commercializa-
3.19 Sustainable Chemical Metallurgy tion of fundamental technologies.
3.155J Micro/Nano Processing Technology Prereq: 3.012, 3.022 E. A. Fitzgerald
(Same subject as 6.152J) U (Spring)
Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-0-9 3.21 Kinetic Processes in Materials
U (Fall) Prereq: 3.012, 3.022, 3.044, or permission of
Covers principles of extractive metallurgy
3-4-5 instructor
processes design. Provides a direct application
G (Spring)
See description under subject 6.152J. of the fundamentals of thermodynamics and
L. A. Kolodziejski, J. Michel, M. A. Schmidt kinetics to the industrial production of metals
from their ores, e.g. iron, aluminum, or reactive Unified treatment of phenomenological and at-
3.156 Photonic Materials and Devices metals and silicon. Discusses the corresponding omistic kinetic processes in materials. Provides
(Subject meets with 3.46) economics and global challenges. Addresses the foundation for the advanced understanding
Prereq: 3.016 or 18.03; 3.024 advanced techniques for sustainable metal ex- of processing, microstructural evolution, and
U (Fall) traction, particularly with respect to greenhouse behavior for a broad spectrum of materials. Em-
3-0-9 gas emissions. phasis on analysis and development of rigorous
A. Allanore comprehension of fundamentals. Topics include:
Optical materials design for semiconduc-
irreversible thermodynamics; diffusion; nucle-
tors, dielectrics, organic and nanostructured
3.20 Materials at Equilibrium ation; capillarity; grain growth; phase trans-
materials. Ray optics, electromagnetic optics
Prereq: 3.012, 3.014, 3.022, 3.024, 3.034, and formations; and morphological instabilities;
and guided wave optics. Physics of light-matter
3.042; or permission of instructor gas-solid, liquid-solid, and solid-solid reactions.
interactions. Device design principles: LEDs,
G (Fall) C. Thompson
lasers, photodetectors, solar cells, modula-
tors, fiber and waveguide interconnects, optical
3.22 Mechanical Behavior of Materials
filters, and photonic crystals. Device processing: Laws of thermodynamics: general formulation
Prereq: 3.032
crystal growth, substrate engineering, thin film and applications to mechanical, electromag-
G (Spring)
deposition, etching and process integration for netic and electrochemical systems, solutions,
dielectric, silicon and compound semiconductor and phase diagrams. Computation of phase
materials. Micro- and nanophotonic systems. diagrams. Statistical thermodynamics and Explores how the macroscale mechanical behav-
Organic, nanostructured and biological opto- relation between microscopic and macroscopic ior of materials originates from fundamental,
electronics. Assignments include three design properties, including ensembles, gases, crystal microscale mechanisms of elastic and inelastic
projects that emphasize materials, devices and lattices, phase transitions. Applications to phase deformation. Topics include: elasticity, viscoelas-
systems applications. Students taking graduate stability and properties of mixtures. Computa- ticity, plasticity, creep, fracture, and fatigue. Case
version complete additional assignments. tional modeling. Interfaces. studies and examples are drawn from a variety
P. Anikeeva A. Allanore of material classes: metals, ceramics, polymers,
thin films, composites, and cellular materials.
M. J. Demkowicz
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

3.23 Electrical, Optical, and Magnetic Properties foams. Uses atomistic modeling to examine applications such as lightweight structural
of Materials defect structure. panels, energy absorption devices and thermal

Prereq: 8.03, 18.03 M. J. Demkowicz insulation. Second half of the term discusses
G (Fall) applications of cellular solids in medicine
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3.34 Imaging of Materials as it relates to increased fracture risk due to
(Subject meets with 3.074) trabecular bone loss in patients with osteopo-
Origin of electrical, magnetic and optical
Prereq: 3.23 or permission of instructor rosis, the development of metal foam coatings
properties of materials. Focus on the acquisi-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered for orthopaedic implants, and designing porous
tion of quantum mechanical tools. Analysis of
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) scaffolds for tissue engineering that mimic the
the properties of materials. Presentation of the
A N D
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit extracellular matrix. Modelling of cellular materi-

postulates of quantum mechanics. Examination
als applied to natural materials and biomimick-
of the hydrogen atom, simple molecules and Principles and applications of imaging tech-
ing. Students taking graduate version complete
bonds, and the behavior of electrons in solids niques for materials characterization including
S C I E N C E
additional assignments.
and energy bands. Introduction of the varia- transmission and scanning electron micros-
L. Gibson
tion principle as a method for the calculation of copy and scanning probe microscopy. Topics
wavefunctions. Investigation of how and why include electron diffraction; image formation
3.371J Materials Manufacturing
materials respond to different electrical, mag- in transmission and scanning electron micros-
netic and electromagnetic fields and probes. copy; diffraction and phase contrast; imaging
Study of the conductivity, dielectric function,
M A T E R I A L S
of crystals and crystal imperfections; review of

G (Summer, Fall, Spring)
and magnetic permeability in metals, semi- the most recent advances in electron microscopy
conductors, and insulators. Survey of common for bio- and nanosciences; analysis of chemi-
devices such as transistors, magnetic storage cal composition and electronic structure at the Discusses selection design and processing for
media, optical fibers. atomic scale. Lectures, real-case studies and structural materials, including casting, forging,
G. Beach computer simulations. Graduate students com- rolling, drawing, extrusion, powder consolida-
plete additional assignments. tion, welding, brazing, soldering, wear, cor-
3.320 Atomistic Computer Modeling of S. Gradecak rosion, non-destructive testing and fracture.
Materials Emphasizes the underlying science of a given
Prereq: 3.022, 3.20, 3.23 or permission of 3.35 Fracture and Fatigue process rather than a detailed description of the
instructor Prereq: 3.032, permission of instructor technique or equipment.
G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered T. W. Eagar
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3.40J Modern Physical Metallurgy
Theory and application of atomistic computer
simulations to model, understand, and predict Linear elastic and elastic-plastic fracture
the properties of real materials. Energy models: mechanics. Theory and asymptotic analysis
Prereq: 3.022, 3.032
from classical potentials to first-principles of crack-tip fields. Experimental methods.
G (Fall)
approaches. Density-functional theory and the Microstructural effects on fracture in metals,
total-energy pseudopotential method. Errors and ceramics, polymers, thin films, biological materi-
accuracy of quantitative predictions. Thermo- als, and composites. Toughening mechanisms. Examines how the presence of 1-, 2- and 3-D
dynamic ensembles: Monte Carlo sampling and Crack growth resistance and creep fracture. defects and second phases control the mechani-
molecular dynamics simulations. Free energies Interface fracture mechanics. Fatigue damage cal, electromagnetic and chemical behavior of
and phase transitions. Fluctations and transport and dislocation substructures in single crystals. metals and alloys. Considers point, line and
properties. Coarse-graining approaches and Stress- and strain-life approach to fatigue. interfacial defects in the context of structural
mesoscale models. Fatigue crack growth models and mechanisms. transformations including annealing, spinodal
J. Grossman Variable amplitude fatigue. Corrosion fatigue. decomposition, nucleation, growth, and particle
Case studies of fracture and fatigue in structural, coarsening. Concentrates on structure-function
3.33 Defects in Materials bioimplant, and microelectronic components. relationships, and in particular how grain size,
Prereq: 3.21, 3.22 Limited to 10. interstitial and substitutional solid solutions,
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered M. Dao and second-phase particles impact mechanical
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) and other properties Industrially relevant case
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3.36 Cellular Solids: Structure, Properties, studies illustrate lecture concepts. Students
Applications taking the graduate version explore the subject
Examines point, line, and surface defects in
(Subject meets with 3.054) in greater depth.
materials. Relates their properties to diffu-
Prereq: 3.032 or permission of instructor J. Li
sion, deformation, radiation response, phase
G (Spring)
transformations, microstructure evolution, and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

corrosion in solids. Focuses on atomic defects in
crystals, with special attention to optical proper- Begins with a review of the structure and
ties, dislocation dynamics, and charged defects. mechanical behavior of cellular solids as they
Examples also drawn from other systems, e.g., are created from polymers, metals, ceramics,
disclinations in liquid crystals, domain walls glasses, and composites. Exploits the unique
in ferromagnets, and flaws in periodic network properties of honeycombs and foams through
62
3.41 Colloids, Surfaces, Absorption, Capillarity, thin-film, nanoscale single crystals via vapor and electrode/electrolyte interface. Kinetics of
C O U R S E
and Wetting Phenomena liquid phase processes; formation, patterning electrode processes. Electrochemical character-
Prereq: 3.20, 3.21 and processing of thin films, with an emphasis ization: d.c. techniques (controlled potential,
G (Spring) on relationships among processing, structure, controlled current), a.c. techniques (voltametry
3-0-9 and properties; and processing of systems of and impedance spectroscopy). Applications:
nanoscale materials. Examples from materials electrowinning, electrorefining, electroplating,
3
Integrates elements of physics and chemistry to-
processing for applications in high-performance and electrosynthesis, as well as electrochemical
ward the study of material surfaces. Begins with
integrated electronic circuits, integrated sen- power sources (batteries and fuel cells).
classical colloid phenomena and the interaction
sors, and data storage systems. D. R. Sadoway
between surfaces in different media. Discusses
C. V. Thompson
the mechanisms of surface charge generation as
3.54J Corrosion: The Environmental Degradation
well as how dispersion forces are created and
3.45 Magnetic Materials of Materials
controlled. Continues with exploration of chemi-
(Subject meets with 3.152) (Same subject as 22.72J)
cal absorption processes and surface design
Prereq: 3.23 Prereq: 3.012
of inorganic and organic materials. Includes
examples in which such surface design can be
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
used to control critical properties of materials
in applications. Addresses lastly how liquids
interact with solids as viewed by capillarity and Foundation topics include magnetostatics, origin Applies thermodynamics and kinetics of elec-
wetting phenomena. Studies how materials are of magnetism in materials, magnetic domains trode reactions to aqueous corrosion of metals
used in processes and applications that are and domain walls, magnetic anisotropy, revers- and alloys. Application of advanced computa-
intended to control liquids, and how the surface ible and irreversible magnetization processes; tional and modeling techniques to evaluation of
chemistry and structure of those materials hard and soft magnetic materials and magnetic materials selection and susceptibility of metal/
makes such applications possible. recording. Special topics are selected from alloy systems to environmental degradation in
M. Cima magnetism at nanoscale (thin films, surfaces, aqueous systems. Discusses materials degrada-
particles); amorphous and nanocrystalline tion problems in marine environments, oil and
3.42 Electronic Materials Design magnetic materials; electronic transport in ferro- gas production, and energy conversion and gen-
Prereq: 3.23 magnets including magnetoresistive, spin-valve eration systems, including fossil and nuclear.
G (Fall) and spin-tunnel junction sensors. R. G. Ballinger
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit C. Ross
3.57J Materials Selection, Design, and
Extensive and intensive examination of
3.46 Photonic Materials and Devices Economics
structure-processing-property correlations for a
(Subject meets with 3.156) (Same subject as ESD.73J)
wide range of materials including metals, semi-
conductors, dielectrics, and optical materials.
G (Fall) G (Fall)
Topics covered include defect equilibria; junc-
tion characteristics; photodiodes, light sources
and displays; bipolar and field effect transistors; Optical materials design for semiconductors, A survey of techniques for analyzing how the
chemical, thermal and mechanical transducers; dielectrics and polymers. Ray optics, electro- choice of materials, processes, and design
data storage. Emphasis on materials design in magnetic optics and guided wave optics. Physics determine properties, performance, and cost.
relation to device performance. of light-matter interactions. Device design prin- Topics include production and cost functions,
H. L. Tuller ciples: LEDs, lasers, photodetectors, modula- mathematical optimization, evaluation of single
tors, fiber and waveguide interconnects, optical and multi-attribute utility, decision analysis,
3.43J Integrated Microelectronic Devices filters, and photonic crystals. Device processing: materials property charts, and performance
(Same subject as 6.720J) crystal growth, substrate engineering, thin film indices. Students use analytical techniques to
Prereq: 6.012 or 3.42 deposition, etching and process integration for develop a plan for starting a new materials-
G (Fall) dielectric, silicon and compound semiconductor related business.
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit materials. Microphotonic integrated circuits. J. Clark
Telecom/datacom systems. Assignments include
three design projects that emphasize materials, 3.60 Symmetry, Structure, and Tensor
D. A. Antoniadis, J. A. del Alamo, H. L. Tuller
devices and systems applications. Students Properties of Materials
taking graduate version complete additional (Subject meets with 3.072)
3.44 Materials Processing for Micro- and Nano-
assignments. Prereq: 3.016 or 18.03
Systems
P. Anikeeva G (Fall)
Prereq: 3.20, 3.21
G (Fall)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3.53 Electrochemical Processing of Materials

3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Addresses the structure of crystalline materials
Prereq: 3.044
and the role of crystal symmetries in controlling
Processing of bulk, thin film, and nanoscale ma- G (Spring; partial term)
their properties. Topics include lattices, point
terials for applications in electronic, magnetic, 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
groups, space groups, and their properties; use
electromechanical, and photonic devices and
Thermodynamic and transport properties of of symmetry in tensor representation of crystal
microsystems. Topics include growth of bulk,
aqueous and nonaqueous electrolytes. The properties, including transport properties,

piezoelectricity and elasticity; crystallographic 3.691 Teaching Materials Science and ricating devices exhibiting optimum operating
texture, microstructure, and anisotropy; and Engineering efficiencies and extended life at reasonable cost.
design of microstructures comprising anisotro- Prereq: Permission of instructor J. Grossman, H. Tuller
pic crystals. Students taking graduate version U (Fall, Spring)
complete additional assignments. 0-1-0 [P/D/F] 3.903J Student Seminar in Polymer Science and
E. Fitzgerald Can be repeated for credit Technology
Provides classroom or laboratory teaching
3.65 Experimental Mechanics of Soft Condensed Prereq: None
experience under the supervision of faculty
Matter G (Fall, Spring)
member(s). Students assist faculty by prepar-
A N D
Prereq: None 2-0-0 [P/D/F]

ing instructional materials, leading discussion
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Can be repeated for credit
groups, and monitoring students' progress.
Limited to Course 3 undergraduates selected by See description under subject 10.960J.
S C I E N C E
3-4-5
Teaching Assignments Committee. A. Alexander-Katz, B. Olsen, D. Irvine
Focuses on the design and execution of ad- G. Beach
vanced experiments to quantify the mechanical 3.91 Mechanical Behavior of Polymers
behavior of extremely compliant, soft, and/or 3.692 Teaching Materials Science and Prereq: Permission of instructor
adhesive materials. These include engineered Engineering Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
M A T E R I A L S
and natural polymers, cells and tissues, biologi- Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
cal composites, and nanocomposites that may U (Fall, Spring) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
exist in bulk, thin-film, or individual fibers. First Units arranged
Influence of processing and structure on
half of the term includes interactive lectures, Can be repeated for credit
mechanical properties of synthetic and natural
demonstrations, and lab practicum sessions in
Provides classroom or laboratory teaching polymers: Hookean and entropic elastic defor-
which students gain experience in key experi-
experience under the supervision of faculty mation, linear viscoelasticity, composite materi-
mental aspects of mechanical analysis via instru-
member(s). Students assist faculty by prepar- als and laminates, yield and fracture. Introduc-
mented indentation, atomic force microscopy,
ing instructional materials, leading discussion tory subjects in solid mechanics and polymers
and other advanced tools. Second half is project-
groups, and monitoring students' progress. recommended, e.g. 3.032, 3.034.
based, where students work in small teams to
Credit arranged on a case-by-case basis and Staff
put class topics in the context of thesis-related
reviewed by the department. Limited to Course 3
research. Includes group lab work, experimental
undergraduates selected by Teaching Assign- 3.930 Internship Program
design, and reporting online. Limited to 12.
ments Committee. Prereq: None
K. J. Van Vliet
G. Beach U (Summer)
0-6-0 [P/D/F]
3.69 Teaching Fellows Seminar
3.693–3.699 Teaching Materials Science and
Prereq: None Provides academic credit for first approved
Engineering
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered materials science and engineering internship.
Prereq: None
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) For reporting requirements, consult the faculty
2-0-1 internship program coordinator. Limited to
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring)
Can be repeated for credit Course 3 internship track majors.
Units arranged
T. Eagar
Provides instruction to help prepare students for Can be repeated for credit
teaching at an advanced level and for industry or
Laboratory, tutorial, or classroom teaching 3.931 Internship Program
academic career paths. Topics include preparing
under the supervision of a faculty member. Stu- Prereq: 3.930
a syllabus, selecting a textbook, scheduling as-
dents selected by interview. Enrollment limited U (Summer)
signments and examinations, lecture prepara-
by availability of suitable teaching assignments. 0-6-0
tion, "chalk and talk" vs. electronic presentations,
D. Sadoway
academic honesty and discipline, preparation of Provides academic credit for second approved
examinations, grading practices, working with materials science and engineering internship
3.70 Materials Science and Engineering of Clean
teaching assistants, working with colleagues, in the year following completion of 3.930. For
Energy
mentoring outside the classroom, pursuing reporting requirements consult the faculty in-
academic positions, teaching through technical ternship program coordinator. Limited to Course
G (Spring)
talks, and successful grant writing strategies. 3 internship track majors.
Staff T. Eagar
Develops the materials principles, limitations
and challenges in clean energy technologies,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
including solar, energy storage, thermoelectrics,

fuel cells, and novel fuels. Correlations drawn
between the limitations and challenges related
to key figures of merit and the basic underlying
thermodynamic, structural, transport, and physi-
cal principles, in addition to the means for fab-
64
3.932 Industrial Practice 3.963J Biomaterials Science and Engineering ARCHAEOLOGY AND
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Same subject as 20.463J) ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) (Subject meets with 3.055J, 20.363J)
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 3.034, 20.110, or permission of 3.982 The Ancient Andean World
Can be repeated for credit instructor Prereq: None
G (Fall) U (Fall)
3
Provides academic credit for graduate students
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-6 HASS-S
for approved work assignments at companies.
D. Sadoway Covers, at a molecular scale, the analysis and Examines development of Andean civilization
design of materials used in contact with biologi- which culminated in the extraordinary em-
3.94 Morphology of Polymers cal systems, and biomimetic strategies aimed pire established by the Inka. Archaeological,
Prereq: 3.063 at creating new materials based on principles ethnographic, and ethnohistorical approaches.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered found in biology. Topics include molecular in- Particular attention to the unusual topography
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) teraction between bio- and synthetic molecules of the Andean area, its influence upon local ecol-
3-0-6 and surfaces; design, synthesis, and process- ogy, and the characteristic social, political, and
ing approaches for materials that control cell technological responses of Andean people to life
Structure of noncrystalline, crystalline, and
functions; and application of materials science in a topographically "vertical" world. Character-
liquid crystalline polymers, including polymers
to problems in tissue engineering, drug delivery, istic cultural styles of prehistoric Andean life.
blends, and block copolymers. Texture develop-
vaccines, and cell-guiding surfaces. Students H. Lechtman
ment from processing operations, mechanical
deformation, and applied electric and magnetic
assignments. 3.983 Ancient Mesoamerican Civilization
fields. Hybrid organic-inorganic nano and micro-
D. Irvine, K. Ribbeck Prereq: None
composites. Phase transformations, including
classical nucleation theory and spinodal decom- U (Spring)
3.97J Cell-Matrix Mechanics Not offered regularly; consult department
position. Use of morphological characterization
(Same subject as 2.785J, 20.411J, HST.523J) 3-0-6 HASS-S
methods such as wide- and small-angle x-ray
Prereq: 2.001, or 2.01 and 2.02A; Chemistry
scattering and scanning, transmission electron Examines origins, florescence and collapse of
(GIR), Biology (GIR); or permission of instructor
microscopy and atomic force microscopy are selected civilizations of ancient Mesoamerica us-
G (Fall)
also covered. ing archaeological and ethnohistorical evidence.
Staff Focus on Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan and Aztec,
See description under subject 2.785J. considering key technological, environmental,
3.941J Statistical Mechanics of Polymers I. V. Yannas, M. Spector social organizational and ideological variables.
(Same subject as 10.668J) Investigates contacts between South America
Prereq: 10.568 or permission of instructor 3.971J Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue and Western Mexico.
G (Fall) Biomechanics D. Hosler
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as 2.798J, 6.524J, 10.537J,
20.410J) 3.984 Materials in Ancient Societies: Ceramics
Prereq: Biology (GIR); 2.002, 2.006, 6.013, Prereq: Permission of instructor
G. C. Rutledge, A. Alexander-Katz
10.301, or 10.302 G (Fall)
G (Fall) 3-6-3
3.96J Biomaterials: Tissue Interactions
(Same subject as 2.79J, 20.441J, HST.522J) Seminars and labs provide in-depth study of the
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR), Physics I See description under subject 20.410J. technologies ancient societies used to produce
(GIR); or permission of instructor R. D. Kamm, K. Van Vliet objects from ceramic materials, including clays
G (Fall) and mortars. Seminars cover basic ceramic
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3.98 Polymer Synthetic Chemistry materials science and engineering and relate
Prereq: One basic polymer chemistry subject materials selection and processing to environ-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered ment, exchange, political power, and cultural
I. V. Yannas, M. Spector
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) values.
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H. Lechtman, J. Meanwell
3.961J Design of Medical Devices and Implants
(Same subject as 2.782J, 20.451J, HST.524J) An examination of the fundamental reaction
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR), Physics I mechanisms and chemistry of polymerization 3.985J Archaeological Science
(GIR); or permission of instructor reactions with an emphasis on the synthesis of (Same subject as 5.24J, 12.011J)
G (Spring) new advanced polymers and their properties. Prereq: Chemistry (GIR) or Physics I (GIR)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit M. F. Rubner U (Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3-1-5 HASS-S
I. V. Yannas, M. Spector Pressing issues in archaeology as an anthro-
pological science. Stresses the natural science
and engineering methods archaeologists use
to address these issues. Reconstructing time,
space, and human ecologies provides one focus;

materials technologies that transform natural 3.990 Seminar in Archaeological Method and 3.EPE UPOP Engineering Practice Experience
materials to material culture provide another. Theory Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
Topics include 14C dating, ice core and palyno- Prereq: 3.985, 3.986, 21A.00 (Offered under: 1.EPE, 2.EPE, 3.EPE, 6.EPE,
logical analysis, GIS and other remote sensing U (Fall, Spring) 10.EPE, 16.EPE, 22.EPE)
techniques for site location, soil micromor- 3-0-6 Prereq: 2.EPW or permission of instructor
phology and site formation, sourcing of metal U (Fall, Spring)
Designed for undergraduate seniors majoring in
artifacts, and microstructural and mechanical 0-0-1 [P/D/F]
Archaeology and Materials. Critical analysis of
analyses of cementitious materials used in
major intellectual and methodological devel- See description under subject 2.EPE.
ancient monumental buildings.
opments in American archaeology, including Staff
A N D
H. Lechtman
evolutionary theory, the "New Archaeology,"
Marxism, formal and ideological approaches. 3.EPW UPOP Engineering Practice Workshop
3.986 The Human Past: Introduction to
Explores the use of science and engineering Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
S C I E N C E
Archaeology
methods to reconstruct cultural patterns from (Offered under: 1.EPW, 2.EPW, 3.EPW, 6.EPW,
Prereq: None
archaeological data. Seminar format, with formal 10.EPW, 16.EPW, 20.EPW, 22.EPW)
U (Fall)
presentations by all students. Non-majors fulfill- Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H
ing all prerequisites may enroll by permission of U (Fall, IAP)
Archaeology reconstructs ancient human activi- instructors. Instruction and practice in oral and 1-0-0 [P/D/F]
written communication provided.
M A T E R I A L S
ties and their environmental contexts. Examines

these activities and the forces that shaped D. Hosler, H. Lechtman, H. Merrick
Staff
them, drawing on case studies in contrasting
environmental settings from the Andes and Me- 3.993 Archaeology of the Middle East
3.S02–3.S05 Special Subject in Materials
soamerica. Exposes students to various classes Prereq: None
Science and Engineering (New)
of archaeological data, such as stone, bone, and Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
ceramics, that help reconstruct the past. Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
K. Grossman 3-0-6 HASS-S
Focus on the rise of settled communities, cities, Units arranged
3.987 Human Evolution: Data from
and empires and their technological achieve- Can be repeated for credit only for completely
Palaeontology, Archaeology, and Materials
ments in various areas of the Middle East different subject matter
Science
including Anatolia, the Levant, and Mesopota- 3.S06–3.S09 Special Subject in Materials
Prereq: None
mia. Using archaeological and written sources, Science and Engineering (New)
U (Spring)
examines why such complex societies arose in Prereq: Permission of instructor
3-6-3 HASS-S
this area. Considers the technological basis of U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Examines human physical and cultural evolution these societies; the role of temples and religious Not offered regularly; consult department
over the past five million years via lectures and hierarchies, of crafts and trade in luxury goods, Units arranged [P/D/F]
labs that incorporate data from human palaeon- of writing and bureaucracies, and of class strati- Can be repeated for credit only for completely
tology, archaeology, and materials science. Top- fication in the rise of early civilizations. different subject matter
ics include the evolution of hominin morphology H. Merrick
Lecture, seminar, or laboratory consisting of
and adaptations; the nature and structure of
material not offered in regularly scheduled
bone and its importance in human evolution; 3.997 Graduate Fieldwork in Materials Science
subjects.
and the fossil and archaeological evidence for and Engineering
Staff
human behavioral and cultural evolution, from Prereq: Permission of instructor
earliest times through the Pleistocene. Labora- G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
tory sessions include study of stone technology, Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
artifacts, and fossil specimens. Can be repeated for credit
H. V. Merrick
Program of field research in materials science G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
and engineering leading to the writing of an Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3.989 Materials in Ancient Societies: Ceramics
SM, PhD, or ScD thesis; to be arranged by the
Laboratory Covers advanced topics in Materials Science and
student and an appropriate MIT faculty member.
Prereq: Permission of instructor Engineering that are not included in the perma-
H. Lechtman
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered nent curriculum.
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Staff
3-6-3
Laboratory analysis of archaeological artifacts of

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
ceramics. Follows on 3.984.

H. Lechtman, D. Hosler
66
C O U R S E
Science and Engineering Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering/Course 3
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) General Institute Requirements (GIRs) Subjects
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Science Requirement 6
3
Covers advanced topics in Materials Science and Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by 3.012 and 3.021J
Engineering that are not included in the perma- Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 3.014 in the Departmental Program] 1
nent curriculum. Total GIR Subjects Required for SB Degree 17
Staff
3.THG Graduate Thesis 2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CI‑H); and
Prereq: Permission of instructor 2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI‑M).
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) PLUS Departmental Program Units

Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Subject names below are followed by credit units, and by prerequisites if any (corequisites in italics).
Can be repeated for credit Required Subjects 128–138

3.012 Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering, 15, REST; 18.03*
Program of research leading to the writing of an 3.014 Materials Laboratory, 12, LAB, CI‑M
SM, PhD, or ScD thesis; to be arranged by the One of the following three subjects:
3.016 Mathematical Methods for Materials Scientists and Engineers, 12; Calculus II (GIR)(1)
student and an appropriate MIT faculty member.
D. Sadoway 18.034 Differential Equations, 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR)
One of the following four subjects:
3.THU Undergraduate Thesis 3.021J Introduction to Modeling and Simulation, 12, REST; 18.03*
Prereq: None 6.01 Introduction to EECS I, 12, 1/2 LAB; Physics II (GIR)
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 3.016 Mathematical Methods for Materials Scientists and Engineers, 12; Calculus II (GIR)(1)
Units arranged 3.022 Microstructural Evolution in Materials, 12; 3.012

3.024 Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials, 12; 3.012
Can be repeated for credit 3.032 Mechanical Behavior of Materials, 12; Physics I (GIR), 3.016*
3.034 Organic and Biomaterials Chemistry, 12; 3.012
Program of research leading to the writing of an 3.042 Materials Project Laboratory, 12, CI‑M; 3.014*
SB thesis; to be arranged by the student and an 3.044 Materials Processing, 12; 3.012, 3.022
appropriate MIT faculty member. Instruction and 3.ThU Thesis, 9(2)

or
practice in oral and written communication. 3.930 Internship Program, 6
Information: DMSE Academic Office plus
3.931 Internship Program, 6
3.UR Undergraduate Research Restricted Electives(3) 48

3.004 Principles of Engineering Practice, 12; Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR)
Prereq: None 3.016 Mathematical Methods for Materials Scientists and Engineers, 12; Calculus II (GIR)(1)
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 3.021J Introduction to Modeling and Simulation, 12, REST; 18.03* (1)
3.046 Thermodynamics of Materials, 12, REST; 18.03*
Units arranged [P/D/F] 3.048 Advanced Materials Processing, 12; 3.022, 3.044
Can be repeated for credit 3.052 Nanomechanics of Materials and Biomaterials, 12; 3.032*
3.URG Undergraduate Research 3.053J Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Biomechanics, 12; 18.03*, Biology (GIR), 2.370*
3.054 Cellular Solids: Structure, Properties, Applications, 12; 3.032
Prereq: None 3.055J Biomaterials Science and Engineering, 12; 3.034*
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 3.063 Polymer Physics, 12; 3.012
3.064 Polymer Engineering, 12; 3.032, 3.044
Units arranged 3.07 Introduction to Ceramics, 12; 3.012
Can be repeated for credit 3.072 Symmetry, Structure, and Tensor Properties of Materials, 12; 3.016*
3.074 Imaging of Materials, 12; 3.024*
Extended participation in work of a research 3.080 Economic and Environmental Materials Selection, 12; 3.012*
3.14 Physical Metallurgy, 12; 3.012, 3.022, 3.032
group. Independent study of literature, direct 3.15 Electrical, Optical, and Magnetic Materials and Devices, 12; 3.024
involvement in group's research (commensurate 3.153 Nanoscale Materials, 12; 3.024
3.154J Materials Performance in Extreme Environments, 12; 3.032, 3.044
with student skills), and project work under an 3.155J Micro/Nano Processing Technology, 12, CI‑M; permission of instructor
individual faculty member. See UROP coordina-
tor for registration procedures.
Information: DMSE Academic Office
Total Units Beyond the GIRs Required for SB Degree 185–195
No subject can be counted both as part of the 17-subject GIRs and as part of the 185–188 units required
beyond the GIRs. Every subject in the student’s departmental program will count toward one or the other,
but not both.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Notes
(1)
These subjects can count as part of the required subjects or as restricted electives, but not both.
(2)
Students may elect 9–12 units.
(3)
Substitution of similar subjects may be permitted by petition.

Bachelor of Science in Archaeology and Materials as Recommended by the

Department of Materials Science and Engineering/Course 3-C

Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 3.014 or 12.119 in the Departmental Program] 1
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by 3.012, 3.021J or
12.001 in the Departmental Program] 2
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [can be satisfied by 3.986, 3.987, 3.985J, and 21A.100;
A N D
and 3.982 or 3.983 in the Departmental Program] 8
S C I E N C E


Required Subjects 152–162

M A T E R I A L S

3.014 Materials Laboratory, 12, LAB, CI‑M
3.016 Mathematical Methods for Materials Scientists and Engineers, 12; Calculus II (GIR)
3.021J Introduction to Modeling and Simulation, 12, REST; 18.03*
6.01 Introduction to EECS I, 12, 1/2 LAB; Physics II (GIR)
3.022 Microstructural Evolution in Materials, 12; 3.012
3.032 Mechanical Behavior of Materials, 12; Physics I (GIR), 3.016*
or
3.044 Materials Processing, 12; 3.012, 3.022
3.ThU Thesis, 9(1)
3.985J Archaeological Science, 9, HASS‑S; Chemistry (GIR)*
3.986 The Human Past: Introduction to Archaeology, 12, HASS‑S, CI‑H
3.987 Human Origins and Evolution, 12, HASS‑S
3.990 Seminar in Archaeological Method and Theory, 9, CI‑M; 3.986, 3.985J, 21A.100
12.001 Introduction to Geology, 12, REST
12.119 Analytical Techniques for Studying Environmental and Geologic Samples, 12, LAB
21A.100 Introduction to Anthropology, 12, HASS‑S
Restricted Electives(2) 21–24

One subject from the following list:
3.07 Introduction to Ceramics, 12; 3.012
3.14 Physical Metallurgy, 12; 3.012, 3.022, 3.032
3.052 Nanomechanics of Materials and Biomaterials, 12; 3.032*
One subject from the following list:
3.982 The Ancient Andean World, 9, HASS‑S
3.983 Ancient Mesoamerican Civilization, 9, HASS‑S
3.984 Materials in Ancient Societies: Ceramics, 12; permission of instructor

Notes
(1)
Students may elect up to 9–12 units.
(2)
Substitution of similar subjects may be permitted by petition.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
68
COURSE 4 ARCHITECTURE
Preparatory subjects for thesis are listed within in oral and written communication provided. 4.100 Architecture Workshop: Form and
each of the disciplinary headings of the subject Preference to Course 4 majors and minors. Material
listing. For specific requirements in a degree Architecture Design Staff Prereq: None
program, consult the department’s website. U (IAP)
4.024 Architecture Design Studio II (4.115) 0-3-0 [P/D/F]
Prereq: 4.023, 4.401, 4.500
Intensive design and fabrication workshop in
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN U (Spring)
which students create models and half-size
0-12-12
prototypes that explore the characteristics of
4.021 Introduction to Architecture Design concrete and wood. Examines the behavior of
Provides instruction in architectural design
(4.111) these materials and their inherent structural
and project development with an emphasis on
Prereq: None qualities. Studies how architectural detail can
social, cultural, or civic programs. Builds on
U (Fall) impact the perception and creation of larger
foundational design skills with more complex
3-3-6 HASS-A built structures and environments. Lab fee.
constraints and contexts. Integrates aspects of
Credit cannot also be received for 4.02A Limited to 15; preference to freshmen.
architectural theory, building technology, and
Provides an introduction to the architecture computation into the design process. Preference Architecture Design Staff
design process. Develops skills that enable to Course 4 majors.
design creativity, thinking, representation, and Architecture Design Staff 4.105 Geometric Disciplines and Architecture
development. Beginning with abstract exer- Skills I
cises, introduces techniques for designing and 4.025 Architecture Design Studio III (4.116) Prereq: Permission of instructor
developing 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional Prereq: 4.024, 4.440 G (Fall)
form and space in architecture. U (Fall) 2-2-5
Architecture Design Staff 0-12-12
Intensive introduction to architectural design
Provides instruction in more advanced archi- tools and process, taught through a series of
4.022 Architecture Design Foundations (4.112) short exercises. Together with 4.107, covers a
tectural design projects. Students develop
Prereq: None broad range of topics relating to the discourse
integrated design skills as they negotiate the
U (Spring) of geometry as the basis of architectural design
complex issues of program, site, and form in
3-3-6 process. Focuses on projective drawings, explicit
a specific cultural context. Focuses on how
Provides the foundations for architectural de- architectural concepts and ideas translate into 3-D modeling, and the reciprocity between
sign. Focuses on design methodologies, formal built environments that transform the public representation and materialization. Lectures,
and spatial analysis and the translation of sphere. Studio designed to prepare students workshops, and pin-ups address the architec-
creative conceptual strategies into architectural for graduate studies in the field. Preference to tural arguments intrinsic to geometry and its
design propositions. Instruction in design skills, Course 4 majors. representation. Restricted to level one MArch
including digital and analogue representational Architecture Design Staff students.
techniques. Preference to Course 4 majors and J. Lamere
minors. 4.02A Introduction to Architecture Design
Architecture Design Staff Intensive (4.11A) 4.107 Geometric Disciplines and Architecture
Prereq: None Skills II
4.023 Architecture Design Studio I (4.114) U (IAP) Prereq: 4.105
Prereq: 4.021, 4.022 2-5-2 HASS-A G (Spring)
U (Fall) Credit cannot also be received for 4.021 2-2-5
0-12-12 Intensive investigation of advanced architectural
Provides an introduction to the architecture
Provides instruction in architectural design and design process. Develops skills that enable design tools and process, taught through a
project development within design constraints design creativity, thinking, representation, and series of progressive exercises. Together with
including architectural program and site. development. Beginning with abstract exer- 4.105, covers a broad range of topics relat-
Students engage the design process through cises, introduces techniques for designing and ing to the discourse of geometry as the basis
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
various 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional media. developing 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional of architectural design process. Focuses on
Working directly with representational and mod- form and space in architecture. contemporary digital modeling tools, including
el making techniques, students gain experience Architecture Design Staff parametric and solver-based modeling and their
in the conceptual, formal, spatial and material relationship to digital fabrication. Lectures,
aspects of architecture. Instruction and practice workshops, and pin-ups address the architec-
tural implications of simulations and innovative
69 subjects 4.021 to 4.107

means of making. Restricted to first-year MArch 4.119 Preparation for Undergraduate Includes projects of increasing scope and
A R C H I T E C T U R E
students. Architecture Design Thesis complexity engaging issues of structure, circula-

B. Clifford Prereq: 4.024 tion, program, organization, building systems,
U (Fall) materiality and tectonics. Develops methods of
4.109 Shop for Architects 1-0-2 representation that incorporate both analogue
Prereq: 4.151 or permission of instructor and digital drawings and models. Must be taken
Selection of thesis topic, defining method of
G (IAP) in sequence. Limited to first-year MArch students.
approach, and preparation of thesis proposal for
0-3-6 Architecture Design Staff
BSA degree in architecture. Weekly class meet-
Provides students with the tools for developing as well as individual conference with faculty.
4.152 Architecture Design Core Studio II
ing complex geometries from flat components. Architecture Design Staff
Prereq: 4.151
Students learn precision handwork to multi-axis
G (Spring)
computer numerically controlled (CNC) machin- 4.120 Furniture Making Workshop
0-12-9
ing on a variety of materials used in architecture Prereq: Permission of instructor
modeling. They will develop and build an instal- G (Spring) Builds on Core I skills and expands the con-
lation to be displayed on campus as a way of 2-2-5 straints of the architectural problem to include
examining a variety of architectural issues, such issues of urban site logistics, cultural and
Provides instruction in designing and building
as the interaction between occupant and space. programmatic material (inhabitation and human
a functional piece of furniture from an original
Preference to first-year MArch students. factors), and long span structures. Two related
design. Develops woodworking techniques from
J. Lavallee projects introduce a range of disciplinary issues,
use of traditional hand tools to digital fabrica-
such as working with precedents, site, sectional
tion. Gives students the opportunity to practice
4.110J Design Across Scales, Disciplines and and spatial proposition of the building, and the
design without using a building program or
Problem Contexts performance of the outer envelope. Emphasizes
code. Surveys the history of furniture making
(Same subject as MAS.330J) the clarity of intentions and the development of
and includes site visits to local collections and
(Subject meets with MAS.650) appropriate architectural and representational
artists/craftsmen. Limited to 12 students.
Prereq: None solutions. Limited to first-year MArch students.
C. Dewart, J. Lavallee
U (Spring) Architecture Design Staff
2-2-8 HASS-A
4.130 Architectural Design Theory and
4.153 Architecture Design Core Studio III
Explores the reciprocal relationships among Methodologies
Prereq: 4.152
design, science, and technology across scales. Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Fall)
Covers a wide range of topics, from visualiza- G (Fall)
tion, fabrication, computation, material ecology, 3-3-6
interaction, and architecture to games and Can be repeated for credit with permission of Interdisciplinary approach to design through
performance. Examines how transformations in instructor studio design problems that engage the do-
science and technology have influenced design mains of building technology, computation, and
Studies design as an interrogative technique
thinking and vice versa. Students collaborate on the cultural/historical geographies of energy.
to examine material sciences, media arts and
interdisciplinary design projects and creative Uses different modalities of thought to examine
technology, cultural studies, computation
opportunities. Additional work is required of stu- architectural agendas for 'sustainability';
and emerging fabrication protocols. Provides
dents taking the graduate version of the subject. students position their work with respect to a
in-depth, theoretical grounding to the notion of
N. Oxman, J. M. Yoon broader understanding of the environment and
'design' in architecture, and to the consideration
its relationship to society and technology. Stu-
of contemporary design methodologies, while
4.113 Architecture Design Fundamentals II dents develop a project with a comprehensive
encouraging speculation on emerging design
Prereq: 4.111 or 4.11A; 4.112 approach to programmatic organization, energy
thinking. Topical focus varies with instructor.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered load considerations, building material assem-
A. Miljacki
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) blies, exterior envelope and structure systems.
3-6-6 Limited to second-year MArch students.
4.140J How to Make (Almost) Anything
Architecture Design Staff
Focuses on the translation of conceptual (Same subject as MAS.863J)
strategies of form and space into more complex Prereq: Permission of instructor
4.154 Architecture Design Option Studio
design propositions that engage a larger set of G (Fall)
Prereq: 4.145 or 4.153
architectural issues, including technological, 3-9-0 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Fall, Spring)
social, cultural, experiential and environmental
See description under subject MAS.863J. 0-10-11 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
determinants. Students work on the integration
N. Gershenfeld, J. DiFrancesco, S. Tibbits Can be repeated for credit
of architecture with program, structure, material-
ity, and site. Preference to Course 4 majors and Offers a broad range of advanced-level investiga-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
4.151 Architecture Design Core Studio I

minors. tions in architectural design in various contexts,
Architecture Design Staff including international sites. Integrates theoreti-
G (Fall)
cal and technological discourses into specific
0-12-9
topics. Studio problems may include urbanism
Establishes foundational processes, techniques and city scale strategies, habitation and urban
and attitudes towards architectural design. housing systems, architecture in landscapes,
70
material investigations and new production Beijing, involving students and faculty from both 4.189 Preparation for MArch Thesis
C O U R S E
technologies, programmatic and spatial complex schools. Limited to 10. Prereq: Permission of instructor
building typologies, and research centered stud- D. Frenchman, J. Wampler G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
ies. Mandatory lottery process. 3-1-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Architecture Design Staff 4.170 International Architecture Design Can be repeated for credit
Workshop
4
Preparatory research development leading to a
4.162 Introductory Urban Design Studio Prereq: Permission of instructor
well-conceived proposition for the MArch design
Prereq: Permission of instructor U (Fall)
thesis. Students formulate a cohesive thesis
G (Fall) 3-2-7
argument and critical project using supportive
0-10-11 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Can be repeated for credit
research and case studies through a variety of
Interactive design research in developing areas representational media, critical traditions, and
Project-based introduction to urban observa- outside of the USA. Assist in drawing, modeling architectural/artistic conventions. Group study
tion, research, analysis, and design. Focuses and constructing small buildings appropriate in seminar and studio format, with periodic re-
on urban elements, urban and architectural for the culture, climate and specific population views supplemented by conference with faculty
interventions, and landscape in existing cities. under consideration. and a designated committee member for each
Emphasizes city form, sustainability, and social J. Wampler individual thesis. Restricted to MArch students.
conditions. Projects require both conventional Architecture Design Staff
and digital techniques. Preference to Urbanism 4.171 Design Workshop: The Space Between
SMArchS students. Prereq: Permission of instructor 4.190 Practical Experience in Architecture
Architecture Design Staff G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
4.163J Urban Design Studio Can be repeated for credit 0-0-3 [P/D/F]
Design research into the space between and Practical experience through summer intern-
the space within buildings and cities. Projects ships secured by the student in the field of
G (Fall, Spring)
include the development and understanding of architecture, urbanism, digital design, art, or
existing space in buildings and cities, as well as building technology.
designing new structures looking at the space Staff
The design of urban environments. Strategies for first and the object second.
change in large areas of cities, to be developed J. Wampler 4.191 Independent Study in Architecture Design
over time, involving different actors. Fitting Prereq: Permission of instructor
forms into natural, man-made, historical, and 4.180 Architectural Design Workshop U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
cultural contexts; enabling desirable activity Prereq: 4.023, 4.113, or permission of instructor Units arranged
patterns; conceptualizing built form; providing U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
infrastructure and service systems; guiding the Units arranged 4.192 Independent Study in Architecture Design
sensory character of development. Involves Can be repeated for credit Prereq: Permission of instructor
architecture and planning students in joint work; 4.181 Architectural Design Workshop U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
requires individual designs or design and plan- Prereq: Permission of instructor Units arranged [P/D/F]
ning guidelines. G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
Architecture Design Staff Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4.193 Independent Study in Architecture Design
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: Permission of instructor
4.166 Beijing Urban Design Studio 4.182 Architectural Design Workshop G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
(Subject meets with 11.307) Prereq: Permission of instructor Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4.194 Independent Study in Architecture Design
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Can be repeated for credit Prereq: Permission of instructor
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4.183–4.185 Architectural Design Workshop G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: Permission of instructor Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
Design and development studio that involves
architects and planners, working in teams on a Supplementary work on individual or group
contemporary design project of importance in basis. Registration subject to prior arrangement
Beijing, China. Students analyze conditions, ex- Addresses design inquiry in a studio format. for subject matter and supervision by staff.
plore alternatives, and synthesize architecture, In-depth consideration of selected issues of the Architecture Design Staff
city design, and implementation plans. Supple- built world. The problem may be prototypical
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
mented by lectures and brief study tours that or a particular aspect of a whole project, but is
expose students to history and contemporary always interdisciplinary in nature.
issues of urbanism in China. Offered every other Architectural Design Staff
summer in residence at Tsinghua University,
71 subjects 4.109 to 4.194

4.S10 Special Subject: Architecture Design 4.211J The Once and Future City sites, cites, and regions. Combines the study
Prereq: None (Same subject as 11.016J) of conservation theory and practice with an
U (Fall) Prereq: None exploration of active urban landscape planning
Not offered regularly; consult department U (Spring) and design projects. Limited to 15.
Units arranged 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H J. Wescoat
4.S11 Special Subject: Architecture Design 4.217J Disaster Resilient Design
A. Spirn
Prereq: None (Same subject as 11.315J)
U (IAP, Spring) Prereq: None
4.213J Ecological Urbanism Seminar
Not offered regularly; consult department Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Units arranged [P/D/F] Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Can be repeated for credit 3-0-6
G (Fall)
4.S12 Special Subject: Architecture Design
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Seminar examines the linkages between natural
hazards and environmental design. Engages
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) See description under subject 11.308J.
theoretical debates about landscapes of risk,
Not offered regularly; consult department A. Spirn
vulnerability, and resilience. Participants gener-
ate proposals for disaster resilience through
Can be repeated for credit 4.214J Water, Landscape and Urban Design
combinations of retrofit, reconstruction, resettle-
4.S13 Special Subject: Architecture Design (Same subject as 11.314J)
ment, commemorative, and anticipatory design.
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
Methods include rapid bibliographic search, risk
G (IAP, Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
analysis, landscape synthesis, and comparative
Not offered regularly; consult department Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
international methods. Projects vary and may
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
focus on current crises or involve collaboration
Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit
with the Aga Khan Development Network and
4.S14 Special Subject: Architecture Design
Workshop surveys how water affects the design other humanitarian organizations. Limited to 15.
of buildings, landscapes and cities in aesthetic, J. Wescoat
G (IAP, Spring)
Not offered regularly; consult department functional and symbolic ways. Combines the
systematic study of water issues with urban 4.221 Architecture Studies Colloquium
design projects in South Asia and the US. Cov- Prereq: Permission of instructor
ers topics such as rainwater harvesting, water G (Fall)
Seminar or lecture on a topic in architecture use efficiency, wastewater reuse, stormwater 2-1-3
design that is not covered in the regular curricu- management, floodplain design, constructed
Series of open lectures, presented as an intro-
lum. Requires original research and presentation wetlands, and waterfront development. Stu-
duction to the diverse academic and creative
of oral and written reports and/or design proj- dents work together to integrate these design
community of MIT and the region, at which disci-
ects, varying at the discretion of the instructor. concepts at the site, urban, and international
pline groups of the SMArchS program converge
Architecture Design Staff scales. Limited to 15.
and exchange ideas. Organized thematically,
J. Wescoat
guest speakers from cultural and scientific fields
present viewpoints in areas of emerging interest
ARCHITECTURE STUDIES 4.215J Sensing Place: Photography as Inquiry
within design, building technology, architec-
tural computation, history, and art. Encourages
4.210 Precedents in Critical Practice Prereq: None
discourse with speakers and among students
Prereq: None G (Fall)
from different disciplines. Students initiate
G (Fall) 3-0-9
online debates among their peers and respond
3-0-6
See description under subject 11.309J. to an evolving series of discussions resulting in
Through formal analysis and discussion of his- A. Spirn publication.
torical and theoretical texts, seminar produces Architecture Staff
a map of contemporary architectural practice. 4.216J Landscape and Urban Heritage
Examines six pairs of themes in terms of their Conservation 4.222 Professional Practice
recent history: city and global economy, urban (Same subject as 11.316J) Prereq: Permission of instructor
plan and map of operations, program and Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall)
performance, drawing and scripting, image and Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
surface, and utopia and projection. Restricted to Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
Gives a critical orientation towards a career in
year-one MArch students. 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
architectural practice. Uses historical and cur-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
A. Miljacki Can be repeated for credit

rent examples to illustrate the legal, ethical and
Focuses on cultural landscape history, theory, management concepts underlying the practice
and heritage issues and projects in the Indo- of architecture. Emphasis on facilitating design
Islamic realm. Landscape and urban heritage excellence and strengthening connections
inquiry go beyond monuments to encompass between the profession and academia.
P. Freelon
72
4.225 Urban Design Theory 4.236J Structuring Low-Income Housing Projects 4.250J Introduction to Urban Design and
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor in Developing Countries Development
G (Fall) (Same subject as 11.463J) (Same subject as 11.001J)
3-0-6 Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: None
G (Fall) U (Spring)
Introduces theories, concepts and precedents in
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 HASS-H
4
urban design. Emphasizes traditional, modern
and contemporary values and approaches to Examines dynamic relationship among key See description under subject 11.001J.
urban design. Research projects required. Pref- actors: beneficiaries, government, and funder. L. Vale
erence to Urbanism SMArchS students. Emphasis on cost recovery, affordability, repli-
M. Dennis cability, user selection, and project administra- 4.252J Introduction to Urban Design and
tion. Extensive case examples provide basis for Development
4.230J SIGUS Workshop comparisons. (Same subject as 11.301J)
(Same subject as 11.468J) R. Goethert Prereq: Permission of instructor
(Subject meets with 4.231) G (Fall)
Prereq: Permission of instructor 4.240J Urban Design Skills: Observing, 3-0-9
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Interpreting, and Representing the City
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as 11.328J)
Staff
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: None
4.231 SIGUS Workshop G (Fall)
4.253J Urban Design Politics
(Subject meets with 4.230J, 11.468J) 4-2-9
See description under subject 11.328J. Prereq: Permission of instructor
S. Gray, M. A. Ocampo Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Units arranged
4.241J Theory of City Form 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Interdisciplinary projects and interactive prac- (Same subject as 11.330J)
tices in urban settlement issues as investigated Prereq: 4.252 or 11.001
L. Vale
by MIT's SIGUS (Special Interest Group in G (Spring)
Urban Settlements), with a focus on developing Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
4.254J Real Estate Development Studio:
countries throughout the world. Participation by Can be repeated for credit
Complex Urban Projects
guest practitioners. Additional work required of
Covers theories about the form that settlements (Same subject as 11.303J)
students taking the graduate version.
should take. Attempts a distinction between Prereq: Permission of instructor
R. Goethert
descriptive and normative theory by examining G (Spring)
examples of various theories of city form over 6-0-12 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
4.232J The New Global Planning Practitioner
time. Concentrates on the origins of the modern
(Same subject as 11.444J) See description under subject 11.303J.
city and theories about its emerging form,
(Subject meets with 4.233) D. Frenchman, P. Roth
including the transformation of the 19th-century
city and its organization. Analyzes current issues
G (Spring) 4.255J Site and Environmental Systems
of city form in relation to city-making, social
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Planning
structure, and physical design.
4.233 The New Global Planning Practitioner (Same subject as 11.304J)
Architecture Staff
(Subject meets with 4.232J, 11.444J) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Spring)
4.244J Urban Design Seminar: New Century
U (Spring) 6-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Cities
3-0-6
(Same subject as 11.333J) See description under subject 11.304J.
Considers a new interdisciplinary paradigm of Prereq: None S. Gray, M. A. Ocampo
practice that regards dialogue among prac- G (Spring)
titioners and users essential for efficacious 2-0-7 4.262J Ideal Forms of Contemporary Urbanism
and creative design and planning process. (Same subject as 11.311J)
Focuses on non-traditional client groups: com- Prereq: 4.645, 4.241, or permission of instructor
D. Frenchman
munities, the poor, and the generally excluded G (Fall)
middle-income. Explores key issues confronting Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
4.247J Urban Design Ideals and Action
development practitioners, with stress on practi-
(Same subject as 11.337J) Advanced seminar about an architectural
cal exercises drawn from current national and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: 11.301 or permission of instructor approach to the problems of disurbanization.

international case studies; e.g., an investiga-
G (Spring) Focuses on texts and projects of a particular
tive comparison of cities or tools in coping with
2-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit lineage of architects and planners, who are pur-
impending rapid and massive growth and expan-
sion. Engages those with a design and communi- suing 'metropolitan urbanity' through a series of
ty service orientation. Additional work required concrete, discrete, tangible interventions from
B. Ryan
of students taking the graduate version. 1944 to 1999. Studies the organization of flows
R. Goethert
73 subjects 4.S10 to 4.262J

and the articulation of public spaces within vari- an everyday architectural practice. Internships 4.S20 Special Subject: Architecture Studies
ous projects seeking a definition of "urbanity" possible in all sizes of firms and in public and Prereq: None
using analytical diagrams. Relates this architec- nonprofit agencies. During IAP, a full-time, U (IAP, Spring)
tural definition to more theoretical definitions in 4-week internship is required; maximum IAP Not offered regularly; consult department
philosophy and anthropology. credit, 6 units. Units arranged
A. D'Hooghe M. J. Yoon Can be repeated for credit
4.S21 Special Subject: Architecture Studies
4.264J Advanced Seminar in Landscape and 4.288 Preparation for SMArchS Thesis Prereq: None
Urbanism Prereq: Permission of instructor U (IAP, Spring)
(Same subject as 11.334J) G (Fall, Spring, Summer) Not offered regularly; consult department
Prereq: Permission of instructor Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged [P/D/F]
G (Fall) Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4.S22. 4.S23 Special Subject: Architecture
Students select thesis topic, define method
Studies
See description under subject 11.334J. of approach, and prepare thesis proposal for
A. Berger SMArchS degree. Faculty supervision on an
individual or group basis. Intended for SMArchS
4.274 Design Innovation for Distributed Energy program students prior to registration for 4.ThG.
Prereq: Permission of instructor Staff
4.S24 Special Subject: Architecture Studies
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) 4.291 Independent Study in Architecture
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Studies
G (IAP, Spring)
Explores design opportunities and technical chal- Not offered regularly; consult department
lenges in the vertical integration of energy sector Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Units arranged
materials in designs for the built environment. Can be repeated for credit
Interdisciplinary design approach enables stu-
4.292 Independent Study in Architecture Seminar or lecture on a topic in architecture
dents to work directly with the selected energy
Studies studies that is not covered in the regular curricu-
harvesting materials to understand the perfor-
Prereq: Permission of instructor lum. Requires original research and presentation
mance attributes and their application value.
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) of oral and written reports and/or design proj-
Students investigate the spatial, social and
Units arranged [P/D/F] ects, varying at the discretion of the instructor.
environmental impacts of decentralized energy
Can be repeated for credit Architecture Staff
distribution through the development of design
4.293 Independent Study in Architecture
proposals and proof-of-concept application pro-
Studies 4.S25 Special Subject: Urban Housing
totypes capable of providing measurable results.
Engages research faculty outside of the School of
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) G (IAP, Spring)
Architecture and Planning. Limited to 20.
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Not offered regularly; consult department
S. Kennedy
Can be repeated for credit Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
4.294 Independent Study in Architecture Can be repeated for credit
4.280 Undergraduate Architecture Internship
Studies
Prereq: 4.022 Seminar or lecture on a topic in urban housing
U (IAP) that is not covered in the regular architecture
Units arranged [P/D/F] curriculum. Requires original research and
Can be repeated for credit presentation of oral and written reports and/or
design projects, varying at the discretion of the
Students work in an architect's office to gain
Supplementary work on individual or group instructor.
experience, improve skills, and see the inner
basis. Registration subject to prior arrangement Architecture Staff
workings of an everyday architectural practice.
for subject matter and supervision by staff.
Internships possible in all sizes of firms and in
Architecture Studies Staff 4.S26 Special Subject: City Form
public and nonprofit agencies. During IAP, a full-
time, 4-week internship is required; maximum
4.299 Summer Research Topics G (IAP, Spring)
IAP credit, 6 units.
Prereq: Permission of instructor Not offered regularly; consult department
M. J. Yoon
G (Summer) Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Can be repeated for credit
4.287 Graduate Architecture Internship
Prereq: 4.151 Seminar or lecture on a topic in city form that is
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
G (IAP) Supplementary summer work on individual not covered in the regular architecture curricu-
Units arranged [P/D/F] basis. Registration subject to prior arrangement lum. Requires original research and presentation
Can be repeated for credit for subject matter and supervision by staff. of oral and written reports and/or design proj-
Staff ects, varying at the discretion of the instructor.
Work in an architect's office to gain experience,
Architecture Staff
improve skills, and see the inner workings of
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4.S27 Special Subject: Urban Design 4.307 Art, Architecture, and Urbanism in of individual and collective projects. Additional
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor Dialogue work required of students taking the graduate
G (IAP, Spring) (Subject meets with 4.308) version. Lab fee. Enrollment limited.
Not offered regularly; consult department Prereq: 4.301 or permission of instructor G. Urbonas
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Can be repeated for credit Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 4.314 Advanced Workshop in Artistic Practice
4
3-3-6 and Transdisciplinary Research
Seminar or lecture on a topic in urban design
4.308 Art, Architecture, and Urbanism in (Subject meets with 4.315)
that is not covered in the regular Architecture
Dialogue Prereq: 4.301, 4.302, or permission of instructor
curriculum. Requires original research and
(Subject meets with 4.307) U (Fall)
presentation of oral and written reports and/or
Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-3-6 HASS-A
instructor.
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) 4.315 Advanced Workshop in Artistic Practice
Architecture Staff
3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and Transdisciplinary Research
Engages dialogue between architecture, urban-
A R T, C U LT U R E A N D ism and contemporary art from the perspective
G (Fall)
TECHNOLOGY of the artistic field. Thematically investigates
ideas from early modernist practices to recent
4.301 Introduction to Artistic Experimentation examples of contemporary production and site.
Prereq: None Includes examples of artistic practice along with Examines artistic practice as a form of critical
U (Fall, Spring) architectural and urban approaches. Focuses on inquiry and knowledge production. Evaluates
3-3-6 HASS-A interventions by practitioners who intertwine the models of experimentation, individual research,
three disciplines. Readings provide theoretical and collaboration with other disciplines in arts,
Introduction to the historic, cultural and background. Lectures, screenings, readings culture, science and technology. Supports the
environmental forces that affect both the and discussions with guests and faculty lead development and supervision of individual and
development of an artistic concept and the to the development and realization of group collective artistic research projects between
reception of a work of art. Explores sculptural, and individual projects for final presentations. students, research fellows and faculty from vary-
architectural, or performative artistic methods; Additional work required of students taking the ing fields. Additional work required of students
video and sound art; and site interventions and graduate version. Lab fee. taking the graduate version. Lab fee. Enrollment
strategies for artistic engagement in the public G. Urbonas limited.
realm. Provides experience in artistic practice R. Green
and critical visual thinking with studio-based 4.312 Advanced Studio on the Production of
projects on two selected scales or in two media. Space 4.320 Introduction to Sound Creations
Lectures, screenings, guest presentations, field (Subject meets with 4.313) (Subject meets with 4.321)
trips, readings and debates supplement studio Prereq: 4.301, 4.302, or permission of instructor Prereq: 4.301 or permission of instructor
practice. Lab fee. Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall) U (Spring)
A. Aksamija Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 3-3-6 HASS-A
3-3-3 HASS-A 4.321 Introduction to Sound Creations
4.302 Foundations in Art, Design, and Spatial Can be repeated for credit (Subject meets with 4.320)
Practices 4.313 Advanced Studio on the Production of Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: 4.111, 4.021 or 4.02A Space G (Spring)
U (Spring) (Subject meets with 4.312) 3-3-6
3-3-6 Prereq: Permission of instructor
Develops appreciation and critical awareness of
Offers a foundation in artistic practice and its Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
how sound as an artistic practice is performed,
critical analysis. Emphasizes the development Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
produced, and distributed. Explores contempo-
of artistic approaches and methods by drawing 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
rary and historical practices that emerge outside
analogies to architectural thinking, urbanism, Can be repeated for credit
a purely musical environment. Investigates spe-
and design practice. Develops skills in com- Introduces historical and contemporary spatial cific compositional developments of post-war
municating ideas and experiences on different concepts for various cultures and geo-political modernity and electro-acoustic music as well as
scales and through two-dimensional, three-di- settings, and examines how they relate to non-musical disciplines related to the psycho-
mensional, time-based media, and new genres. artistic process and production. Explores physics of hearing and listening. Additional
Video screenings, guest lectures, visiting artist relational qualities of spatial concepts and work required of students taking the graduate
presentations, field trips, and readings supple- reflects on their producers and proponents. version. Lab fee.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
ment studio practice. Instruction and practice in Investigates the notion of utopian, dystopian Art, Culture and Technology Staff
written and oral communication provided. Lab and heterotopian space, inner and outer space,
fee. Preference to Course 4 majors and minors. the void, the vacuum, the in-between, and the
A. Aksamija “real” versus “virtual” space. Screenings, guest
speakers from various disciplines, readings and
in-class presentations support the development

4.322 Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art tions. Students implement, critique, and discuss the graduate version. Equipment available for
Work design exercises and experiments. Additional checkout. Lab fee. Enrollment limited.
Prereq: None work required of students taking the graduate J. Kapadia
U (Fall) version. Lab fee.
2-4-6 HASS-A G. Urbonas 4.345 Advanced Photography and Related
Media
Presents three-dimensional artwork, such as
4.341 Introduction to Photography and Related (Subject meets with 4.344)
sculpture and installations, taken from idea to
Media Prereq: 4.342 or permission of instructor
model to 3-D form. Addresses concept, design,
(Subject meets with 4.342) G (Fall, Spring)
material and fabrication, process, context and
Prereq: None 3-2-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
site, and an object's relation to the body and
U (Fall, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
the environment. Lectures, screenings, and field
3-3-6 HASS-A
trips, readings and debates supplement studio Fosters critical awareness of how images in our
4.342 Introduction to Photography and Related
practice. Lab fee. Enrollment limited. culture are produced and constructed. Covers a
Media
A. Aksamija range of experimental techniques and camera
formats, advanced traditional and experimen-
4.330 Introduction to Networked Cultures and tal black-and-white darkroom printing, and all
G (Fall, Spring)
Participatory Media aspects of digital imaging and output. Includes
3-3-6
(Subject meets with 4.331) individual and group reviews, field trips, and
Prereq: None Introduces history and contemporary practices visits from outside professionals. Topical focus
U (Fall) in artistic photography through projects, lec- changes each term; coursework centers on
3-3-6 HASS-A tures, visiting professionals, group discussions, student-initiated project with emphasis on con-
4.331 Introduction to Networked Cultures and readings, and field trips. Fosters visual literacy ceptual, theoretical, and technical development.
Participatory Media and aesthetic appreciation of photography/ Additional work required of students taking
(Subject meets with 4.330) digital imaging as well as a critical awareness the graduate version. Equipment available for
Prereq: None of how images in our culture are produced and checkout. Lab fee. Enrollment limited.
G (Fall) constructed. Provides practical instruction in the J. Kapadia
3-3-6 fundamentals of different camera formats, film
exposure and development, lighting, black and 4.352 Advanced Video and Related Media
Overview of participatory art practices, early net-
white darkroom printing, and digital imaging. (Subject meets with 4.353)
art, net-activism, and current online practices
Assignments addressing a term-specific topic Prereq: 4.354 or permission of instructor
in art and culture. Explores cultural, social and
explore a range of traditional and experimental U (Spring)
political impacts of mediated communication.
techniques, develop technical skills, and provide 3-3-3 HASS-A
Examines how online communications have
opportunity for personal exploration. Projects 4.353 Advanced Video and Related Media
altered the way in which collaboration occurs,
continuously presented and discussed in a criti- (Subject meets with 4.352)
changes notions of authorship, and gives rise to
cal forum. Additional work required of students Prereq: Permission of instructor
the collective. Students implement, critique, and
taking the graduate version. Lab fee. Enrollment G (Spring)
discuss design exercises and experiments and
limited. 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
develop skills in media literacy and communica-
J. Kapadia
tion. Additional work required of students taking Introduction to advanced strategies of im-
the graduate version. Lab fee. age/sound manipulation, both technical and
4.344 Advanced Photography and Related
G. Urbonas conceptual. Covers pre-production planning
Media
(storyboards, scripting), refinement of digi-
4.332 Advanced Seminar in Networked Cultures tal editing techniques, visual effects such as
Prereq: 4.341
and Participatory Media chroma-keying, and post-production as well as
U (Fall, Spring)
(Subject meets with 4.333) audio and sonic components. Context provided
3-2-4 HASS-A
Prereq: 4.330 or permission of instructor by regular viewings of contemporary video art-
U (Spring) Fosters critical awareness of how images in our works and other audio-visual formats. Students
3-3-6 HASS-A culture are produced and constructed. Covers a work individually and in groups to develop skills
4.333 Advanced Seminar in Networked Cultures range of experimental techniques and camera in media literacy and communication. Additional
and Participatory Media formats, advanced traditional and experimen- work required of those taking the graduate ver-
(Subject meets with 4.332) tal black-and-white darkroom printing, and all sion. Lab fee.
Prereq: 4.330, 4.331, or permission of instructor aspects of digital imaging and output. Includes A. Nevarez
G (Spring) individual and group reviews, field trips, and
3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit visits from outside professionals. Topical focus
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
changes each term; coursework centers on

Teaches skills to create networked platforms and
student-initiated project with emphasis on con-
participatory media. Explores the development
ceptual, theoretical, and technical development.
of new critical platforms and strategies such
Additional work required of students taking
as independent and alternative media, hybrid
TV, blogs, and other social media. Develops ad-
vanced skills in media literacy and communica-
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4.354 Introduction to Video and Related Media 4.361 Performance Art Workshop 4.373 Advanced Projects in Visual Arts
C O U R S E
(Subject meets with 4.355) (Subject meets with 4.362) (Subject meets with 4.374)
Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (Fall) U (Fall) U (Spring)
3-3-6 HASS-A 3-3-6 HASS-A 3-3-6 HASS-A
4.355 Introduction to Video and Related Media 4.362 Performance Art Workshop Can be repeated for credit
4
(Subject meets with 4.354) (Subject meets with 4.361) 4.374 Advanced Projects in Visual Arts
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor (Subject meets with 4.373)
G (Fall) G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Units arranged 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Spring)
Covers the technical and conceptual variables Surveys performance in relation to media and
and strategies inherent in contemporary video to spatial structures imagined as settings for
art practice. Analyzes structural concepts of narrative movements. Uses video to explore Investigates conceptual and formal issues in
time, space, perspective and sound within the perception of sound and image and how they different media or between media such as sculp-
art form. Building upon the historical legacy of are altered by various devices. Students design ture, photography and video. Explores issues of
moving image and video, students consider self- visual forms and performative actions, and make representation, interpretation and meaning, and
exploration, performance, social critique, and props or objects that embody aspects of their how they relate to historical, social and cultural
manipulation of raw experience into aesthetic narratives. Includes readings and screenings context. Additional work required of students
form. Emphasizes practical knowledge of light- on the theoretical and historical background taking the graduate version.
ing, video capturing and editing, and montage. of performance art. Assignments lead to a final Art, Culture and Technology Staff
Presentation and critique of student work, performance project. Additional work required of
technical workshops, screenings, and reading students taking the graduate version. Lab fee. 4.388 Preparation for SMACT Thesis
discussions assist students with final project. Art, Culture and Technology Staff Prereq: Permission of instructor
Students taking graduate version complete addi- G (Spring, Summer)
tional assignments. Lab fee. Enrollment limited. 4.368 Studio Seminar in Public Art/Public 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
A. Nevarez Sphere Can be repeated for credit
Selection of topic, definition of method of ap-
4.356 Cinematic Migrations Prereq: Permission of instructor
proach, preparation of proposal, and develop-
(Subject meets with 4.357) U (Spring)
ment of outline for thesis. Discusses artistic
Prereq: 4.354 or permission of instructor 3-3-6 HASS-A
practice as method of critical inquiry. Examines
U (Fall, Spring) 4.369 Studio Seminar in Public Art/Public
artists' writing, studies academic requirements
3-3-6 HASS-A Sphere
and standards. Regular group meetings, includ-
4.357 Cinematic Migrations (Subject meets with 4.368)
ing peer reviews, supplemented by independent
(Subject meets with 4.356) Prereq: Permission of instructor
study and individual conferences with faculty.
Prereq: 4.355 or permission of instructor G (Spring)
Restricted to 1st year SMACT students.
G (Fall, Spring) 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
A. Aksamija
3-3-6
Focuses on the production of artistic interven-
tion in public space beyond the gallery/museum 4.389 Tutorial for SMACT Thesis
Explores ideas and contexts behind moving context. Addresses and negotiates the complex- Prereq: 4.388; Coreq: 4.THG
images through a multifaceted look at cinemas ity of ideas, situations, objects, and materials G (Spring)
transmutations, emergence on local and na- that are inherent to any public space. Traditional 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tional levels, and global migrations. Looks at the forms of commemoration are examined, in com- Can be repeated for credit
transformation caused by online video, televi- parison to temporal and critical forms of public
Includes regular presentations of students'
sion, spatial installations, performances, dance art and action. Historical models include the
writing, group meetings and critiques by thesis
and many formats and portable devices. Studies Russian Constructivists, the Situationists Inter-
class. Supports independent thesis research
the theory and context of films categorization, national, Conceptual Art, and recent interven-
and thesis project by providing methodology
dissemination and analysis. Presentations, tionist tactics and artistic strategies. Assigned
and focus supplemented by regular individual
screenings, field trips, readings, guest visitors, readings and discussions help students develop
conference with thesis committee members.
and experimental transdisciplinary projects an initial concept for a publicly diffused project.
Restricted to 2nd year SMACT students.
broaden the perception of present cinema. Additional work required of students taking the
A. Aksamija
Additional work required of students taking the graduate version. Lab fee.
graduate version. Limited to 12. A. Muntadas
R. Green
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
77 subjects 4.322 to 4.389

4.390 Art, Culture and Technology Studio 4.S30 Special Subject: Art, Culture and 4.411J D-Lab Schools: Building Technology
Prereq: Permission of instructor Technology Laboratory

G (Fall, Spring) Prereq: None (Same subject as EC.713J)
3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit U (IAP, Spring) Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR)
Can be repeated for credit Not offered regularly; consult department U (Fall)
Units arranged 2-3-7 Institute LAB
Addresses inquiry and debate about art, culture
and technology in relation to contemporary Focuses on the design, analysis, and application
4.S31 Special Subject: Art, Culture and
artistic practice, critical design, and media. Con- of technologies that support the construction of
Technology
siders methods of investigation, documentation less expensive and better performing schools
Prereq: None
and display. Discusses the notion of individual in developing countries. Prepares students to
U (IAP, Spring)
and collaborative work and examines modes design or retrofit school buildings in partnership
of communication across disciplines. Students with local communities and NGOs. Strategies
develop projects in which they organize research covered include daylighting, passive heating
methods and goals, cultivate a context for their and cooling, improved indoor air quality via
4.S32. 4.S33 Special Subject: Art, Culture and
practice, and explore how to successfully ex- natural ventilation, appropriate material selec-
Technology
plain, display and document their work. Regular tion, and structural design. Investigations are
presentations and critiques by peers, ACT faculty based on application of engineering fundamen-
G (IAP, Spring)
and fellows, and external guest reviewers. tals, experiments and simulations. Case studies
Restricted to SMACT students. illustrate the role of technologies in reducing
A. Muntadas barriers to improved education.
L. K. Norford
4.S34 Special Subject: Art, Culture and
4.391 Independent Study in Art, Culture and
Technology
Technology 4.42J Fundamentals of Energy in Buildings
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Same subject as 1.044J, 2.66J)
G (IAP, Spring)
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
Units arranged Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Can be repeated for credit Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
4.392 Independent Study in Art, Culture and 3-2-7 REST
Technology Seminar or lecture on a topic in visual arts that is
Design-based introduction to energy and
Prereq: Permission of instructor not covered in the regular curriculum. Requires
thermo-sciences, with applications to sustain-
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) original research and presentation of oral and
able, energy-efficient architecture and building
Units arranged [P/D/F] written reports and/or design projects, varying
technology. Covers introductory thermodynam-
Can be repeated for credit at the discretion of the instructor.
ics, air/water/vapor mixtures, and heat transfer.
4.393 Independent Study in Art, Culture and Art, Culture and Technology Staff
Studies leading order factors in building energy
Technology
use. Includes several building design projects in
which students creatively employ energy funda-
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) BUILDING TECHNOLOGY mentals and building energy use.
L. R. Glicksman
Can be repeated for credit 4.401 Environmental Technologies in Buildings
4.394 Independent Study in Art, Culture and Prereq: None
4.424J Modeling and Approximation of Thermal
Technology U (Fall)
Processes
Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-2-7
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Credit cannot also be received for 4.461
Prereq: 2.51
Introduction to the thermal behavior of build- Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
ings, modern architectural systems, and the ma- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Supplementary work on individual basis. Regis- terials and construction of their components and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tration subject to prior arrangement for subject assemblies. Examines the basic scientific prin-
matter and supervision by staff. ciples underlying these topics, covering building
L. R. Glicksman
Art, Culture and Technology Staff enclosure, structure, interior space, circulation
and conveyance systems, as well as power and
4.430 Daylighting and Solar Gain Control
water distribution systems. Introduces a range
of technologies and analysis techniques for
G (Spring)
designing comfortable and resource-efficient
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
indoor environments. Students apply these

techniques to explore the role that energy and Studies natural and electric lighting in an ar-
materials have in shaping architecture. chitectural context. Promotes the integration of
C. Reinhart occupant comfort, energy efficiency and daylight
availability throughout the design process, with
an emphasis on the role light can play in shap-
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ing architecture. Through group and individual Emphasizes the development of structural form 4.462 Building Structural Systems I
C O U R S E
projects, students practice design techniques, and the principles of structural design. Presents (Subject meets with 1.056J, 4.440J)
from rule of thumb simulations to high dynamic design methods for timber, masonry, concrete Prereq: 4.461 or permission of instructor
range photography and physical model building. and steel applied to long-span roof systems, G (Spring)
Offered for 9 or 12 units. bridges, and high-rise buildings. Includes 3-2-4
C. Reinhart environmental assessment of structural systems
4
Introduces the design and behavior of large-
and materials. In laboratory sessions, students
scale structures and structural materials. Em-
4.431 Architectural Acoustics solve structural problems by building and test-
phasizes the development of structural form and
Prereq: Permission of instructor ing simple models. Graduate and undergraduate
the principles of structural design. Introduces
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered students have separate lab sections.
design methods for timber, masonry, concrete,
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) J. Ochsendorf
and steel applied to long-span roof systems,
bridges, and high-rise buildings. Includes
4.444 Analysis of Historic Structures
Describes interactions between people and environmental assessment of structural systems
sound, indoors and outdoors, and uses this and materials. Laboratory to solve structural
Prereq: None
information to develop acoustical design criteria problems by building and testing simple mod-
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
for architecture and planning. Principles of els. Graduate and undergraduate students have
sound generation, propagation, and reception. separate lab sections.
3-0-9
Properties of materials for sound absorption, J. Ochsendorf
4.445 Analysis of Historic Structures
reflection, and transmission. Design implica-
tions for performance and gathering spaces. Use 4.463 Building Structural Systems II
Prereq: None
of computer modeling techniques. Prereq: 4.440, 4.462, or permission of instructor
Building Technology Staff G (Fall)
3-2-4
3-0-6
4.432 Modeling Urban Energy Flows for
Addresses advanced structures, exterior enve-
Sustainable Cities and Neighborhoods Technical and historical study of structures in
lopes, and contemporary production technolo-
(Subject meets with 4.433) architecture and engineering. Focuses on the
gies. Continues the exploration of structural
Prereq: Permission of instructor design and assessment of historic structures in
elements and systems, expanding to include
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered masonry, timber, concrete, and metal. Course is
more complex determinate, indeterminate,
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) driven by student research proposals. Previous
long-span, and high-rise systems. Topics include
3-2-7 student projects have researched Gothic flying
reinforced concrete, steel and engineered-
4.433 Modeling Urban Energy Flows for buttresses, wooden covered bridges, Roman
wood design, and an introduction to tensile
Sustainable Cities and Neighborhoods aqueducts, and iron train stations.
systems. The contemporary exterior envelope is
(Subject meets with 4.432) J. Ochsendorf
discussed with an emphasis on the classification
of systems, performance attributes, and analysis
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 4.447J Design for Sustainability
techniques, material specifications and novel
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) (Same subject as 1.819J)
construction technologies.
3-2-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: Permission of instructor
J. Ochsendorf
G (Fall)
Studies energy flows in and around groups of
buildings from individual structures to complete, 4.464 Energy in Building Design
large-scale neighborhoods. Students use digital See description under subject 1.819J. Prereq: 4.463 or permission of instructor
techniques to analyze and influence building en- J. Connor, J. Ochsendorf G (Spring)
ergy use, neighborhood walkability, and outdoor 3-2-4
comfort. Group work focuses on the design of 4.461 Architectural Building Systems
Presents concepts and methods for energy-effi-
a sustainable, mixed-use urban neighborhood Prereq: None
cient and environmentally responsible building
that successfully engages microclimatic effects, G (Fall)
design. Topics include climate, thermal comfort,
such as shading of neighboring buildings, urban 3-1-5
heat flows through building materials, natural
heat island effects, and localized wind patterns. Credit cannot also be received for 4.401
ventilation, passive, active and renewable
Additional work is required of students taking
Introduction to modern architectural systems energy systems, and environmental implications
the graduate version.
and the materials and construction of their of building. Emphasizes practical applications
C. Reinhart
components and assemblies. Covers in detail for environmental design through analysis of
building enclosure, structure, interior space, precedent buildings and design projects.
4.440J Building Structural Systems I
circulation and conveyance systems, and L. Norford
power and water distribution systems. Reviews
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

technologies for response to climate, intelligent
systems integration, passive and active heating
U (Spring)
and cooling, lighting and acoustics.
3-3-6 REST
Building Technology Staff
Introduces the design and behavior of large-
scale structures and structural materials.
79 subjects 4.390 to 4.464

4.473 Design Workshop for a Sustainable Future 4.481 Building Technology Seminar 4.491 Independent Study in Building
Prereq: 4.151; 4.461 or permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor Technology

G (Fall) G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 2-0-1 H-LEVEL Grad Credit U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Can be repeated for credit Units arranged
Fundamental research methodologies and
Focuses on strengthening the link between design ongoing investigations in building tehnology to
4.492 Independent Study in Building
and technology with an emphasis on sustainabil- support the development of student research
Technology
ity concepts. Introduces theories behind resource- projects. Topics drawn from low energy building
efficient built environments and how they can design and thermal comfort, building systems
enhance the design process. Students explore analysis and control, daylighting, structural de-
ways to effectively integrate building performance sign and analysis, novel building materials and
goals, such as energy-efficiency, efficient material construction techniques and resource dynamics.
use, structural stability and occupant comfort into Organized as a series of two- and three-week
Technology
the design process. Limited to 16. sessions that consider topics through readings,
J. Ochsendorf discussions, design and analysis projects, and
student presentations.
4.475 Design for Sustainable Urban Futures J. Fernandez, L. R. Glicksman, L. Norford,
Prereq: 4.151; 4.461 or permission of instructor J. Ochsendorf, C. Reinhart
Technology
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 4.488 Preparation for S.M.B.T. Thesis
Focuses on understanding and assessing the Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
resource intensity of urban centers. Introduces Can be repeated for credit
key concepts from ecological economics, and
Supplementary work on individual basis. Regis-
urban economics and ecology, while surveying Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of
tration subject to prior arrangement for subject
the state of global resource extraction and con- approach, and preparation of thesis proposal.
matter and supervision by staff.
sumption. Students develop focused, alternative Independent study supplemented by individual
urban scenarios that offer practical and effective conference with faculty.
potential for greater resource efficiencies. Building Technology Staff
Explores the urban built environment, urban
mobility, decentralized infrastructure, and other 4.489 Preparation for Building Technology PhD
important alternative modes for production and Thesis
consumption. Prereq: Permission of instructor
Building Technology and Architecture Design G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Staff Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
4.477 Emergent Materials
Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of
Prereq: None
approach, and preparation of thesis proposal.
G (Spring)
Independent study supplemented by individual
Units arranged
conference with faculty.
Workshop reinterprets the function and ap- Building Technology Staff
plication of various emerging building materials
used in contemporary architectural constructs.
Lectures address themes of resource efficiency
and material selection within the context of
emerging areas of research. Readings establish
what is considered state-of-the-art and support
the making of material prototypes. Offered for 9
or 12 units.
J. Fernandez
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
80
4.S40 Special Subject: Building Technology of oral and written reports and/or design proj- based class that integrates iterative design on
C O U R S E
Prereq: None ects, varying at the discretion of the instructor. paper with physical prototyping across many
U (IAP, Spring) Building Technology Staff scales. Hands on learning of fabrication lab
Not offered regularly; consult department equipment integrated with design studio. It
Units arranged 4.S47 Special Subject: Architectural Lighting starts with machine learning through exercises
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: Permission of instructor quickly moving to a stepped design to produc-
4
4.S41 Special Subject: Building Technology G (IAP, Spring) tion process: 3-D printings, CNC machining
Prereq: None Not offered regularly; consult department and robotic finishing. The final product is an
U (IAP, Spring) Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit individually designed and fabricated functional
Not offered regularly; consult department Can be repeated for credit piece of furniture. Preference to Course 4 majors
Units arranged [P/D/F] and minors.
Seminar or lecture on a topic in architectural
Can be repeated for credit L. Sass
lighting that is not covered in the regular curricu-
4.S42 Special Subject: Building Technology
lum. Requires original research and presentation
Prereq: Permission of instructor 4.503 Advanced Visualization: Architecture in
of oral and written reports and/or design proj-
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Motion Graphics
ects, varying at the discretion of the instructor.
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Subject meets with 4.562)
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: 4.500 or permission of instructor
4.S43 Special Subject: Building Technology U (Fall)
4.S48 Special Subject: Structural Design
G (IAP, Spring)
G (IAP, Spring) Advanced projects in architectural visualiza-
Not offered regularly; consult department tion with an emphasis on the use of computer
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit graphics animation and video production media.
Can be repeated for credit Workshop introduces advanced visualization
4.S44 Special Subject: Building Technology
software and teaches exploration of spatial
Prereq: Permission of instructor Seminar or lecture on a topic in structural design
expressions in motion graphics format. Students
G (IAP, Spring) that is not covered in the regular curriculum.
review and discuss selected literature and video
Not offered regularly; consult department Requires original research and presentation of
materials on architecture and film. Additional
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit oral and written reports and/or design projects,
work required of students taking the graduate
Can be repeated for credit varying at the discretion of the instructor.
version. Preference to Course 4 majors and
Seminar or lecture on a topic in building technol- minors.
ogy that is not covered in the regular curriculum. T. Nagakura
Requires original research and presentation of
oral and written reports and/or design projects, COMPUTATION 4.504 Design Scripting
varying at the discretion of the instructor. (Subject meets with 4.564)
Building Technology Staff 4.500 Introduction to Geometric Modeling Prereq: 4.500
Prereq: None U (Spring)
4.S45 Special Subject: Building Construction U (Fall) 2-2-8
Introduces fundamental ideas of computer pro-
G (IAP, Spring) Introduces 3-D CAD modeling to students with gramming and demonstrates their application to
Not offered regularly; consult department little or no experience. Uses basic theories in the process of visual and spatial design. Teaches
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit generative modeling combined with a variety of methods for algorithmically modeling visual and
Can be repeated for credit modeling applications to explore surface, solid, spatial forms, evaluating their conditions, build-
Seminar or lecture on a topic in building and mesh modeling techniques. Presents a ing interface, and processing formal data for pro-
construction that is not covered in the regular variety of input tools, from entry-level keyboard totyping, manufacturing, rendering, and other
curriculum. Requires original research and commands to 3-D scanning and CAD scripting. design tools. Proceeds through a sequence of
presentation of oral and written reports and/or Design models created throughout the term aid scripting exercises in application programming
design projects, varying at the discretion of the in exploration of a variety of output devices, environments. Each exercise requires a student
instructor. such as paper-printed media, 3-D rendering, 3-D to articulate computational tasks in the context
Building Technology Staff printing, and some CNC manufacturing. Includes of a design, and to write codes that produce
weekly modeling assignments and a final proj- graphic solutions. Additional work required of
4.S46 Special Subject: Energy in Buildings ect. Preference to Course 4 majors and minors. students taking the graduate version.
Prereq: Permission of instructor L. Sass T. Nagakura
G (IAP, Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4.501 Creative Design Prototyping 4.510 Design in the Making
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: 4.500 Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (Spring) G (Fall)
Seminar or lecture on a topic in energy in build- 3-3-6 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
ings that is not covered in the regular curricu-
lum. Requires original research and presentation Introduction to digital fabrication and online Research-based class that explores novel
presentation as a single design process. Project- architectural systems. Students develop propos-
81 subjects 4.473 to 4.510

als for design play employing robotic tools, 4.522 Visual Computing II 4.550 Computational Design Lab
3-D printers, and high-tech materials, such as (Subject meets with 4.523) (Subject meets with 4.570)
carbon fiber. The goal is for play that leads to Prereq: 4.520 or permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
discovery of new systems that increase building U (Spring) U (Spring)
spans, and reduce weight and energy in produc- 3-0-9 Units arranged
tion. Final group project ranges from lightweight 4.523 Visual Computing II Can be repeated for credit
building shells to a carbon fiber footbridge or (Subject meets with 4.522) 4.552 Workshop in Architectural Computation
a high tech staircase. Students are required to Prereq: 4.520, 4.521 or permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
write a conference-ready research paper illus- G (Spring) G (IAP, Spring)
trating findings and contributions. Limited to 10. 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
L. Sass Can be repeated for credit
Introduces advanced topics in shape grammar
4.553 Workshop in Architectural Computation
theory and applications. Includes an introduc-
4.517 Parametric and Building Information Prereq: Permission of instructor
tory component on shape grammars for students
Modeling G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
new to the area. Discusses generalizations of
Prereq: 4.500 or permission of instructor Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
the shape grammar formalism that provide
G (Fall) Can be repeated for credit
alternative ways of computing and representing
designs. These include parametric grammars Opportunity for exploration of a topic in compu-
Addresses professional applications of digital and parametric design, parallel grammars, and tation through research-focused design projects
modeling in the development of contemporary color grammars. Presents material through lec- or exercises. Registration subject to prior ar-
construction systems and practical applications tures and in-class, applied exercises. Additional rangement of topic and supervision by staff.
of geometry and digital modeling used to realize work required of graduate students. Computation Staff
built complex forms. Surveys digitally-founded T. Knight
professional engineering, construction, and 4.557J City Science
fabrication practices through case studies, shop 4.540 Introduction to Shape Grammars I (Same subject as MAS.552J)
visits, and on-campus and videoconference lec- Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor
tures. Includes modeling and making exercises, G (Fall) G (Fall, Spring)
case studies, and a final project that addresses 3-0-6 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
digital system design, analysis, and fabrication. 4.541 Introduction to Shape Grammars II Can be repeated for credit
Limited to 20. Prereq: 4.540
D. Shelden G (Spring)
K. Larson, R. Chin
4.520 Visual Computing I
An in-depth introduction to shape grammars and 4.561 Introduction to Building Information
their applications in architecture and related ar- Modeling in Architecture
Prereq: None
eas of design. Shapes in the algebras Ui j, in the Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (Fall)
algebras Vi j and Wi j incorporating labels and Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
3-0-9
weights, and in algebras formed as composites Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
4.521 Visual Computing I
of these. Rules and computations. Shape and 3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
structure. Designs.
Prereq: None Addresses fundamental methods, theories, and
G. Stiny
G (Fall) practices that engage contemporary model-
3-0-6 ing tools in the context of architectural design.
4.542 Background to Shape Grammars
Introduces selected academic and professional
Introduces a visual-perceptual, rule-based ap- Prereq: 4.541 or permission of instructor
topics through lectures, demonstrations, and as-
proach to design using shape grammars. Covers G (Spring)
signments. Topics include parametric modeling,
grammar fundamentals through lectures and 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
component types and assembly, prototyping,
in-class, exercises. Focuses on shape grammar Can be repeated for credit with permission of
scripting, and simulations. Initiates intellectual
applications, from stylistic analysis to creative instructor
explorations in the use of bulding informa-
design, through presentations of past appli-
An advanced examination of the shape gram- tion modeling in research projects and design
cations and through short student exercises
mar formalism and its relationship to some key practices.
and projects. Presents computer programs for
issues in a variety of other fields, including art T. Nagakura
automating shape grammars. Additional work
and design, philosophy, history and philosophy
required of students taking graduate version.
of science, linguistics and psychology, literature 4.562 Advanced Visualization: Architecture in
T. Knight
and literary studies, logic and mathematics, and Motion Graphics
artificial intelligence. Student presentations and (Subject meets with 4.503)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
discussion of selected readings are encouraged. Prereq: Permission of instructor

Topics vary from year to year. G (Fall)
G. Stiny 3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Advanced projects in architectural visualiza-

tion with an emphasis on the use of computer
82
graphics animation and video production media. 4.570 Computational Design Lab 4.583 Forum in Computation
C O U R S E
Introduces advanced visualization software and (Subject meets with 4.550) Prereq: Permission of Instructor
teaches exploration of spatial expressions in Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall, Spring)
motion graphics format. Students review and G (Spring) 3-0-0 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
discuss selected literature and video materials Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Can be repeated for credit
on architecture and film. Additional work re- Can be repeated for credit
4
Group discussions and presentation of ongoing
quired of students taking the graduate version.
Provides students with an opportunity to explore graduate student research in the Computation
T. Nagakura
projects that engage real world problems con- program.
cerning spatial design, technology, media, and T. Knight
4.564 Design Scripting
society. In collaboration with industry partners
and public institutions, students identify topical 4.584 Reading Seminar in Design and
issues and problems, and also explore and pro- Computation
G (Spring)
pose solutions through the development of new Prereq: Permission of instructor
ideas, theories, tools, and prototypes. Industry G (Fall, Spring)
Introduces fundamental ideas of computer pro- and academic collaborators act as a source of Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
gramming and demonstrates their application to expertise, and as clients and critics of projects Can be repeated for credit
the process of visual and spatial design. Teaches developed during the term. General theme of
Reading and discussion of particular topics in
methods for algorithmically modeling visual and workshop varies by term or year. Open to stu-
design and computation. Students lead discus-
spatial forms, evaluating their conditions, build- dents from diverse backgrounds in architecture
sions, make oral presentations, and prepare
ing interface, and processing formal data for pro- and other design-related areas. Additional work
reviews of weekly readings.
totyping, manufacturing, rendering, and other required of students taking graduate version.
T. Knight
design tools. Proceeds through a sequence of Computation Staff
scripting exercises in application programming
4.587 SMArchS Computation Pre-Thesis
environments. Each exercise requires a student 4.580 Inquiry into Computation and Design
Preparation
to articulate computational tasks in the context Prereq: None
of a design, and to write codes that produce G (Fall)
G (Spring)
graphic solutions. Additional work required of 3-0-9
3-0-3 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
students taking the graduate version.
Explores the varied nature, history and practice
T. Nagakura Preliminary study in preparation for the thesis
of computation in design through lectures,
for the SMArchS degree in Computation. Topics
readings, small projects, discussions, and
4.566 Advanced Projects in Digital Media include literature search, precedents examina-
guest visits by Computation group faculty and
Prereq: 4.562, 4.564, or permission of instructor tion, thesis structure and typologies, and short
others. Topics may vary from year to year. Aims
G (Spring) writing exercise.
to help students develop a critical awareness of
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit T. Knight, T. Nagakura
different approaches to and assumptions about
computation in design beyond the specifics of
4.589 Preparation for Design and Computation
Develop independent projects in the study of techniques and tools, and to open avenues for
PhD Thesis
digital media as it relates to architectural design. further research.
Students propose a project topic such as digital T. Knight
design tool, modeling and visualization, motion
graphics, design knowledge representation and 4.581 Proseminar in Computation
media interface. Prereq: Permission of instructor
T. Nagakura G (Fall, Spring) Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of
3-0-9 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit approach, and preparation of thesis proposal in
4.569J Designing Interactions: Media and Can be repeated for credit computation. Independent study supplemented
Mobile Technologies (New) by individual conference with faculty.
Introduction to traditions of research in design
(Same subject as CMS.834J) Computation Staff
and computation scholarship.
(Subject meets with CMS.634)
G. Stiny
Prereq: None
G (Fall)
4.582 Research Seminar in Computation
3-3-6
G (Fall, Spring)
See description under subject CMS.834J. Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
F. Casalegno, T. Nagakura Can be repeated for credit
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
In-depth presentations of current research in

design and computation.
G. Stiny
83 subjects 4.517 to 4.589

4.591 Independent Study in Architectural 4.S50 Special Subject: Architectural 4.S56 Special Subject: Shape Grammars
Computation Computation Prereq: Permission of instructor

Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: None G (IAP, Spring)
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) U (IAP, Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department
Units arranged Units arranged Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit
4.592 Independent Study in Architectural 4.S51 Special Subject: Architectural
Seminar or lecture on a topic in computation
Computation Computation
and design that is not covered in the regular
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: None
curriculum. Requires original research and
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) U (IAP, Spring)
Units arranged [P/D/F] Not offered regularly; consult department
Can be repeated for credit Units arranged [P/D/F]
instructor.
4.593 Independent Study in Architectural Can be repeated for credit
Computation Staff
Computation 4.S52 Special Subject: Architectural
Prereq: Permission of instructor Computation
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, IAP, Spring) H I S T O R Y, T H E O R Y
Can be repeated for credit Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit AND CRITICISM OF
4.594 Independent Study in Architectural Can be repeated for credit ARCHITECTURE AND ART
Computation 4.S53 Special Subject: Architectural
Prereq: Permission of instructor Computation 4.601 Introduction to Art History
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: None
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (IAP, Spring) U (Fall)
Can be repeated for credit Not offered regularly; consult department 3-2-7 HASS-A
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Introduction to the history and interpretation
Supplementary work on individual basis. Regis-
Can be repeated for credit of western art that explores painting, graphic
tration subject to prior arrangement for subject
4.S54 Special Subject: Architectural arts and sculpture from the Renaissance to
matter and supervision by staff.
Computation the present. Engages diverse methodological
Computation Staff
Prereq: Permission of instructor perspectives to examine changing conceptions
G (IAP, Spring) of art and the artist, and to investigate the plural
Not offered regularly; consult department meaning of artworks within the larger contexts
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit of culture and history. Subject includes trips to
Can be repeated for credit local museums.
Seminar or lecture on a topic in computation K. Smentek
and design that is not covered in the regular
curriculum. Requires original research and 4.602 Modern Art and Mass Culture
presentation of oral and written reports and/or Prereq: None
design projects, varying at the discretion of the U (Spring)
instructor. 4-0-8 HASS-A; CI-H
Computation Staff
Introduction to theories of modernism and post-
modernism and their related art forms (roughly
4.S55, Special Subject: Digital Fabrication 18th century to present). Focuses on how artists
Prereq: Permission of instructor use the tension between fine art and mass
G (IAP, Spring) culture to critique both. Examines visual art in a
Not offered regularly; consult department range of genres, from painting to video and “re-
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit lational aesthetics.” These art works are viewed
Can be repeated for credit in their interaction with advertising, caricature,
Seminar or lecture on a topic in computation comics, graffiti, television, fashion, "primitive"
and design that is not covered in the regular art, propaganda, and networks on the internet.
curriculum. Requires original research and C. Jones
instructor.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Computation Staff
84
4.603 Formal Analysis in Architecture, Art, and 4.607 Thinking About Architecture: In History 4.610 Civic Architecture in Islamic History
C O U R S E
Design and At Present (Subject meets with 4.611)
(Subject meets with 4.604) Prereq: 4.645 or permission of instructor Prereq: None
Prereq: None G (Fall) Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
U (Fall) Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
3-0-9 HASS-A 3-0-9 HASS-A
4
Studies the interrelationship of theory, history,
4.604 Formal Analysis in Architecture, Art, and 4.611 Civic Architecture in Islamic History
and practice. Looks at theory not as special-
Design (Subject meets with 4.610)
ized discourse relating only to architecture, but
(Subject meets with 4.603) Prereq: None
as touching on many issues, whether they be
Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
cultural, aesthetic, philosophical, or profes-
G (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
sional. Topics and examples are chosen from a
Units arranged Units arranged
wide range of materials, from classical antiquity
Explores buildings, works of art, and artifacts of to today. In-depth review of palatial, residential, govern-
the twentieth century that have shaped today's M. Jarzombek mental, military, commercial, and landscape
understanding and approach to architecture. architecture in the Islamic world from the 7th to
Emphasizes exemplary works, as understood 4.608 Seminar in the History of Art and the 21st century. Analysis the effects of politics,
from the practitioner's perspective. Students Architecture (New) culture, religion and technology on the forma-
analyze buildings through drawing, modeling, (Subject meets with 4.609) tion and development of Islamic architectural
reading, and writing. Provides a framework for Prereq: Permission of instructor traditions, and their possible models and re-
understanding contemporary architectural de- G (Spring) gional transformations. Additional work required
sign and to building a visual vocabulary to com- Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit of students taking the graduate version.
municate effectively about design. Additional N. Rabbat
Examination of historical method in art and/or
work required of students taking the graduate
architecture, focusing on periods and problems
version. Preference to Course 4 majors. 4.614 Architecture in the Islamic World
determined by the research interest of the fac-
HTC Staff Prereq: None
ulty member leading the seminar. Emphasizes
U (Fall)
critical reading and viewing and direct tutorial
4.605 A Global History of Architecture 3-0-9 HASS-A
guidance. Additional work required of students
Prereq: None
taking the graduate version. Introduces the history of Islamic cultures that
U (Spring)
HTC Staff spans fourteen centuries and three continents—
4-0-8 HASS-A
Asia, Africa, Europe—and recent developments
Provides an outline of the history of architec- 4.609 Seminar in the History of Art and in the United States. Studies a number of
ture and urbanism from ancient times to the Architecture representative examples, from the House of the
early modern period. Analyzes buildings as the (Subject meets with 4.608) Prophet to the present, in conjunction with their
products of culture and in relation to the special Prereq: Permission of instructor urban, social, political, and intellectual environ-
problems of architectural design. Stresses the U (Spring) ments. Presents Islamic architecture both as a
geopolitical context of buildings and in the pro- 3-0-9 HASS-A full-fledged historical tradition and as a dynamic
cess familiarizes students with buildings, sites and interactive cultural catalyst that influenced
Examination of historical method in art and/or
and cities from around the world. and was influenced by the civilizations with
architecture, focusing on periods and problems
M. Jarzombek which it came in contact.
determined by the research interest of the fac-
N. Rabbat
ulty member leading the seminar. Emphasizes
4.606 Visual Perception and Art
critical reading and viewing and direct tutorial
Prereq: None 4.615 The Architecture of Cairo
guidance. Additional work required of students
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered (Subject meets with 4.618)
taking the graduate version.
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Prereq: None
HTC Staff
3-2-7 HASS-A; CI-H Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
Introduces visual perception from neurological,
3-0-9 HASS-A
cultural, and artistic vantage points. Examines
aspects of visual culture ranging from body Explores the history of Cairo from initial settle-
adornment to public spaces, and from logotypes ment (640s) to the present. Reviews its urban
to moving images. Topics range from ritual space and architectural developments, and con-
to forensics to machine-aided vision (cameras, nects them to their Islamic and Mediterranean
radar devices, robotic scanners). Designed to architectural and cultural contexts. Presents the
develop skills in visual analysis and interpreta- city as a major cultural, political, and economic
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
tion through lectures, oral presentations, field center that has for over a millennium influenced
trips, and written essays. Enrollment limited. its Arab, Islamic, African, and Mediterranean
C. Jones milieus. Additional work required of students
taking the graduate version.
N. Rabbat
85 subjects 4.591 to 4.615

4.616 Selected Topics on Culture and 4.619 Historiography of Islamic Architecture 4.625J Water Planning, Policy, and Design
Architecture Prereq: Permission of instructor (Same subject as 11.378J)

Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Critical review of literature on Islamic art and ar-
Seminar on how culture interacts with archi- chitecture in the last two centuries. Analyzes the
tecture. Analyzes architecture as a conveyor of cultural, disciplinary, and theoretical contours Focuses on water in environmental planning,
messages that transcend stylistic, formal, and of the field and highlights the major figures policy, and design. Draws together faculty and
iconographic concerns to include an assessment that have influenced its evolution. Challenges students who are working on water-related
of disciplinary, political, ideological, social, and the tacit assumptions and biases of standard research projects to develop and maintain a
cultural factors. Critically reviews methodologies studies of Islamic art and architecture and ad- current perspective on the field from the site to
and theoretical premises of studies on culture dresses historiographic and critical questions metropolitan and international scales. Limited
and meaning. Focuses on examples from Islamic concerning how knowledge of a field is defined, to 15.
history and establishes historical and theoreti- produced, and reproduced. J. Wescoat
cal frameworks for investigation. N. Rabbat
N. Rabbat 4.633 Locating Capitalism: Producing Early
4.621 Orientalism and Representation Modern Cities and Objects (New)
4.617 Issues in Islamic Urbanism Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Spring)
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Explores what defines the parameters of an early
Seminar on the historiography and politics of modern profit economy in Europe. Discusses
Seminar on selected topics from the history of representation with special focus on Oriental- major interpretive frameworks that histori-
Islamic urbanism. Examines patterns of settle- ist traditions in architecture, art, literature, and cally have guided scholarship on the period in
ment, urbanization, development, and architec- scholarship. Critically analyzes pivotal texts, architectural, art, and economic history. Traces
tural production in various places and periods, projects, and images that informed the cross- the core themes of commodification, production,
ranging from the formative period in the 7th cen- cultural encounters between the West and the and consumption—analyzing the relevance of
tury to the new cities emerging today. Discusses Orient from Antiquity to the present. Discusses studies on pre- and early modern globalization—
the leading factors in shaping and transforming how political and ideological attitudes and reli- to the culture and time under consideration. Can
urban forms, design imperatives, cultural and gious beliefs informed both the construction and be taken for 9 or 12 units.
economic structures, and social and civic at- reproduction of Western knowledge about the L. Jacobi
titudes. Critically analyzes the body of literature Islamic world as well as the revisionist Oriental
on Islamic urbanism. Research paper required. self-representations. Research paper required. 4.634 Early Modern Architecture and Art
N. Rabbat N. Rabbat (Subject meets with 4.635)
Prereq: None
4.618 The Architecture of Cairo 4.623 Mughal Landscapes: History, Heritage, G (Fall)
(Subject meets with 4.615) and Design Units arranged
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor 4.635 Early Modern Architecture and Art
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered (Subject meets with 4.634)
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Prereq: None
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-A
Explores the history of Cairo from initial settle- Seminar focuses on environmental design in the
ment (640s) to the present. Reviews its urban Mughal empire of South Asia, a dynasty of Cen- Presents a history, from the 14th through the
and architectural developments, and con- tral Asian origins that extended over the current early 17th century of architectural practice and
nects them to their Islamic and Mediterranean territories of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and design, as well as visual culture in Europe with
architectural and cultural contexts. Presents the Afghanistan. Topics include gardens, cities, cul- an emphasis on Italy. Topics include the produc-
city as a major cultural, political, and economic tural landscapes, and political territories, along tion and reception of buildings and artworks;
center that has for over a millennium influenced with their contemporary significance for cultural the significance of a reinvigorated interest in an-
its Arab, Islamic, African, and Mediterranean heritage conservation and design. Limited to 15. tiquity; and representation of the individual, the
milieus. Additional work required of students J. Wescoat state, and other institutions. Examines a variety
taking the graduate version. of interpretive methods. Graduate students are
N. Rabbat expected to complete additional assignments.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
L. Jacobi
86
4.640 Advanced Study in Critical Theory of 4.646 Research Programs in Modern 4.649J Resonance: Sonic Experience, Science,
C O U R S E
Architecture Architecture and Art (New)
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 4.645 or permission of instructor (Same subject as 21A.519J)
G (Spring) G (Spring) (Subject meets with 4.648J, 21A.507J)
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: None
Can be repeated for credit G (Fall)
4
Explores architectural positions developed in
3-0-9
Seminar on a selected topic in critical theory. modern times, whether by individual archi-
Requires original research and presentation of tects or by groups of architects/researchers. Examines the sonic phenomena and experiences
oral and written report. Seminar offers a construction in the discipline that motivate scientific, humanistic, and artistic
A. Dutta of architecture parallel to the epistemology cast practices. Explores the aesthetic and technical
by Imre Lakatos, which sees science as a system aspects of how we hear; measure or describe
4.641 19th-Century Art of competing research programs. Participants vibrations; record, compress, and distribute
(Subject meets with 4.644) explore and present notable positions within resonating materials; and how we ascertain
Prereq: None the discipline in modern times, mainly the 20th what we know about the world through sound.
U (Spring) century. Limited to 15; preference to MArch Although the focus is on sound as an aesthetic,
4-0-8 HASS-A students. social, and scientific object, the subject also in-
4.644 19th-Century Art S. Anderson vestigates how resonance is used in the analysis
(Subject meets with 4.641) of acoustics, architecture, and music theory. Stu-
Prereq: None 4.647 Technopolitics, Culture, Intervention dents make a sonic artifact or research project
G (Spring) Prereq: 4.645 or permission of instructor as a final requirement. Students taking graduate
Units arranged G (Fall) version complete additional assignments.
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit S. Helmreich, C. Jones
Survey of visual culture from the late 18th
century to 1900 with an emphasis on Western Examines the manner in which key theories of
4.651 Art Since 1940
Europe and its global points of contact. Topics technology have influenced architectural and
Prereq: None
include art and revolution, empire and its image, art production in terms of their “humanizing”
mythologies of the artist, gender and repre- claims. Students test theories of technology on
sentation, public exhibitions, the dealer/critic the grounds of whether technology is good or
3-0-9 HASS-A
system, and the emergence of the avant-garde. bad for humans. Limited to 15; preference to
Strikes a balance between historical and con- MArch students. Critical examination of major developments in
temporary critical perspectives to assess art's A. Dutta European, Asian, and American art from 1940
engagement with social and political experience. to the present. Surveys the mainstream of art
Additional work required of students taking the 4.648J Resonance: Sonic Experience, Science, production but also examines marginal art
graduate version. Additional work required of and Art (New) movements(feminism, identity politics, AIDS
students taking the graduate version. (Same subject as 21A.507J) activism) that come to change the terms of arts
K. Smentek (Subject meets with 4.649J, 21A.519J) engagements with civic culture. Visits to area
Prereq: None art museums and writing assignments develop
4.645 Selected Topics in Architecture: 1750 to U (Fall) skills for visual analysis and critical writing.
the Present 3-0-9 HASS-A C. Jones
Examines the sonic phenomena and experiences
G (Spring) 4.661 Theory and Method in the Study of
that motivate scientific, humanistic, and artistic
3-0-6 Architecture and Art
practices. Explores the aesthetic and technical
General study of modern architecture as a aspects of how we hear; measure or describe
G (Fall)
response to important technological, cultural, vibrations; record, compress, and distribute
environmental, aesthetic, and theoretical chal- resonating materials; and how we ascertain
lenges after the European Enlightenment. Focus what we know about the world through sound.
on the theoretical, historiographic, and design Although the focus is on sound as an aesthetic, Studies theoretical and historiographical works
approaches to architectural problems encoun- social, and scientific object, the subject also in- pertaining to the fields of art and architec-
tered in the age of industrial and post-industrial vestigates how resonance is used in the analysis tural history. Members of seminar pursue work
expansion across the globe, with specific atten- of acoustics, architecture, and music theory. Stu- designed to examine their own presuppositions
tion to the dominance of European modernism in dents make a sonic artifact or research project and methods. Open only to PhD candidates and
setting the agenda for the discourse of a global as a final requirement. Students taking graduate other advanced students.
modernity at large. Explores modern architec- version complete additional assignments. M. Jarzombek
tural history through thematic exposition rather S. Helmreich, C. Jones
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
than as simple chronological succession of ideas.

A. Dutta
87 subjects 4.616 to 4.661

4.670 Nationalism, Internationalism, and 4.675 Collect, Classify, Consume 4.689 Preparation for History, Theory, and
Globalism in Modern Art Prereq: Permission of instructor Criticism—PhD Thesis

(Subject meets with 4.671) G (Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: None Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Can be repeated for credit with permission of Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) instructor Can be repeated for credit
Units arranged
Historical study of collecting from the Renais- Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of
4.671 Nationalism, Internationalism, and
sance to the present. Addresses the practices of approach, and preparation of thesis proposal.
Globalism in Modern Art
collecting and display at the both the individual Independent study supplemented by individual
and institutional level, and analyzes their social, conference with faculty.
aesthetic, scientific, political and economic HTC Staff
dimensions. Specific themes vary from year to
year. Offered for 9 or 12 units. 4.691 Independent Study in the History, Theory,
3-1-8
K. Smentek and Criticism of Architecture and Art
Students study how international modernism Prereq: Permission of instructor
interacted with the concept of "nation" and how 4.677 Advanced Study in the History of Art U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
contemporary discourses concerning globalism Prereq: Permission of instructor Units arranged
changes that dynamic in relation to modern art. G (Fall, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
Seminar attendance, visits to art museums, and Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4.692 Independent Study in the History, Theory,
a research paper required. Additional work re- Can be repeated for credit and Criticism of Architecture and Art
quired of students taking the graduate version. Prereq: Permission of instructor
Seminar in a selected topic in the history of art,
C. Jones U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
with a particular emphasis on developments
from the 18th century to the present. Oral pre-
4.672 Installation Art Can be repeated for credit
sentations and research paper required. Offered
(Subject meets with 4.673) 4.693 Independent Study in the History, Theory,
for 9 or 12 units.
Prereq: None and Criticism of Architecture and Art
K. Smentek
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
4.686 SMArchS AKPIA Pre-Thesis Preparation
Units arranged Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(New)
4.673 Installation Art Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: 4.221; 4.619 or 4.621
(Subject meets with 4.672) 4.694 Independent Study in the History, Theory,
G (Fall, Spring)
Prereq: 4.601 or permission of instructor and Criticism of Architecture and Art
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Preliminary study in preparation for the thesis G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
3-0-9 for the SMArchS degree in the Aga Khan Program Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
for Islamic Architecture. Topics include literature Can be repeated for credit
Focuses on a specific genre of contemporary
search, precedents examination, thesis structure
art that produces environments rather than Supplementary work on individual basis. Regis-
and typologies, and short writing exercise.
portable "art objects." Installation art is viewed tration subject to prior arrangement for subject
N. Rabbat, J. Wescoat
from a historical perspective, as a rejection of matter and supervision by staff.
the modernist aesthetic of purity and the neutral HTC Staff
4.687 SMArchS HTC Pre-Thesis Preparation
white gallery space. Its corollary in site-specific
Prereq: 4.221, 4.661
art is explored in relation to previous exhibi-
G (Fall, Spring)
tion models such as natural history displays or
merchandising conventions. Students taking the
graduate version must produce a final research Preliminary study in preparation for the thesis
paper. for the SMArchS degree in History, Theory and
C. Jones Criticism. Topics include literature search,
precedents examination, thesis structure and
typologies, and short writing exercise.
HTC Staff
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
88
4.S60 Special Subject: History, Theory and 4.S66 Special Subject: History, Theory and THESIS AND UROP
C O U R S E
Criticism of Architecture and Art Criticism of Art
Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (IAP, Spring) G (IAP, Spring) Graduate Subjects
Not offered regularly; consult department Not offered regularly; consult department
Units arranged Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4.THG Graduate Thesis
4
Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit Prereq: Permission of instructor
4.S61 Special Subject: History, Theory and G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Seminar or lecture on a topic in the history,
Criticism of Architecture and Art Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
theory and criticism of art that is not covered
Prereq: None Can be repeated for credit
in the regular curriculum. Requires original
U (IAP, Spring)
research and presentation of oral and written Program of research and writing of thesis; to
reports and/or design projects, varying at the be arranged by the student with supervising
discretion of the instructor. committee.
K. Smentek Staff
4.S62 Special Subject: History, Theory and
Criticism of Architecture and Art
4.S67 Special Subject: Study in Modern Art
G (IAP, Spring) Undergraduate Subjects
G (IAP, Spring)
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4.THTJ Thesis Research Design Seminar
Can be repeated for credit (Same subject as 11.THTJ)
4.S63 Special Subject: History, Theory and Prereq: None
Criticism of Architecture and Art Seminar or lecture on a topic in the history, U (Fall)
Prereq: Permission of instructor theory and criticism of modern art that is not 3-0-9
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) covered in the regular curriculum. Requires origi- Can be repeated for credit
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit nal research and presentation of oral and written
See description under subject 11.THTJ.
Can be repeated for credit reports and/or design projects, varying at the
C. Abbanat
4.S64 Special Subject: History, Theory and discretion of the instructor.
Criticism of Architecture and Art HTC Staff
Prereq: 4.ThT or 4.119
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) 4.S68 Special Subject: Study in Modern
Not offered regularly; consult department Architecture
Units arranged
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: Permission of instructor
Can be repeated for credit G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Not offered regularly; consult department Program of thesis research leading to the
Seminar or lecture on a topic in the history,
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit writing of an SB thesis, to be arranged by the
theory and criticism of architecture and art
Can be repeated for credit student and an appropriate MIT faculty member.
that is not covered in the regular curriculum.
Intended for seniors. 12 units recommended.
Requires original research and presentation of Seminar or lecture on a topic in the history,
Architecture Staff
oral and written reports and/or design projects, theory and criticism of modern architecture
varying at the discretion of the instructor. that is not covered in the regular curriculum.
4.UR Undergraduate Research in Architecture
HTC Staff Requires original research and presentation of
oral and written reports and/or design projects,
4.S65 Special Subject: Islamic and Non-Western varying at the discretion of the instructor.
Architecture M. Jarzombek
4.URG Undergraduate Research in Architecture
G (IAP, Spring) 4.S69 Special Subject: Advanced Study in the
Prereq: None
Not offered regularly; consult department History of Urban Form
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: Permission of instructor
Units arranged
Can be repeated for credit G (IAP, Spring)
Seminar or lecture on a topic in Islamic or non-
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Research and project activities, which cover the
western architecture that is not covered in the
Can be repeated for credit range represented by the various research inter-
regular curriculum. Requires original research
ests and projects in the department. Students
and presentation of oral and written reports Seminar or lecture on a topic in the history,
who wish a letter grade option for their work
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and/or design projects, varying at the discretion theory and criticism of urban form that is not
must register for 4.URG.
of the instructor. covered in the regular curriculum. Requires origi-
L. Sass
HTC Staff nal research and presentation of oral and written
reports and/or design projects, varying at the
discretion of the instructor.
HTC Staff

Bachelor of Science in Architecture/Course 4

Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [one subject can be satisfied by a subject
in the Departmental Program]‡ 8
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement 2
Laboratory Requirement 1

Subject names below are followed by credit units, and by prerequisites, if any (corequisites in italics)

4.021 Introduction to Architecture Design, 12, HASS-A
or
4.02A Introduction to Architecture Design Intensive, 9, HASS-A
4.022 Architecture Design Foundations, 12
4.023 Architecture Design Studio 1, 24, CI-M; 4.021*, 4.022
4.024 Architecture Design Studio 2, 24; 4.023, 4.401, 4.500, 4.603
4.302 Foundations in Art, Design, and Spatial Practices, 12, 4.021*; CI-M
4.401 Environmental Technologies in Buildings, 12
4.440J Building Structural Systems I, 12, REST; Calculus II (GiR)
4.500 Introduction to Geometric Modeling, 12
4.501 Creative Design Prototyping, 12; 4.500†
or
4.503 Advanced Visualization: Architecture in Motion Graphics, 12; 4.500†
4.603 Formal Analysis in Architecture, Art, and Design, 12, HASS-A
4.605 A Global History of Architecture, 12, HASS-A†
or
4.614 Architecture in the Islamic World, 12, HASS-A†
or
4.635 Early Modern Architecture and Art, 12, HASS-A†
4.025 Architecture Design Studio 3, 24; 4.024, 4.440J
or
Two subjects from the following list of subjects
—Art, Culture and Technology

4.307 Art, Architecture, and Urbanism in Dialogue, 12; 4.301 or 4.302
4.322 Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art Work, 12, HASS-A
4.341 Introduction to Photography and Related Media, 12, HASS-A
4.354 Introduction to Video and Related Media, 12, HASS-A
4.368 Studio Seminar in Public Art/Public Sphere, 12, HASS-A; permission of instructor
—Building Technology
4.411J D-Lab Schools: Building Technology Laboratory, 12, LAB; Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR)
4.42J Fundamentals of Energy in Buildings, 12, REST; Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
4.432 Modeling Urban Energy Flows for Sustainable Cities and Neighborhoods, 12; permission of instructor
4.444 Analysis of Historic Structures, 12
—Computation
4.501 Digital Design and Fabrication, 12; 4.500†
4.503 Advanced Visualization: Architecture in Motion Graphics, 12; 4.500†
4.504 Design Scripting, 12; 4.500
4.520 Visual Computing 1, 12
4.522 Visual Computing 2, 12; 4.520*
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
90
C O U R S E
—History, Theory and Criticism of Architecture and Art
4.601 Introduction to Art History, 12, HASS-A
4.602 Modern Art and Mass Culture, 12, HASS-A, CI-H
4.605 A Global History of Architecture, 12, HASS-A†
4.614 Architecture in the Islamic World, 12, HASS-A†
4.635 Early Modern Architecture and Art, 12, HASS-A†
4.651 Art Since 1940, 12, HASS-A
4

No subject can be counted both as part of the 17-subject GIRs and as part of the 192 units required
beyond the GIRs. Every subject in the student’s departmental program will count toward one or the
other, but not both.
Notes
*Alternate prerequisites are listed in the subject description.
† Restricted electives are subjects that are also listed under required subjects. However students only
choose one from the designated groups to satisfy the required subjects. It is acceptable for them to use
the subjects not chosen toward the restricted elective options.
‡ Only three subjects required by the department may also satisfy the General Institute Requirements.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
91
COURSE 5 CHEMISTRY
5.03 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry I ogy. Includes the choice, uptake and assembly techniques. Applications to current research
Prereq: 5.12 of metal-containing units; metal-induced folding problems in inorganic and solid-state chemistry.
U (Spring) of biomolecules; control of metal ion concentra- M. Dinca
5-0-7 tions in cells; electron-transfer chemistry; atom
and group transfer chemistry; protein tuning of 5.069 Crystal Structure Analysis
Presents principles of chemical bonding and
metal properties; and applications to diagnosis Prereq: 5.03, 5.04
molecular structure, and their application to
and treatment of disease. Introduces additional G (Spring; first half of term)
the chemistry of representative elements of the
topics to expose students to exciting new ad- 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
periodic system.
vances in the field, such as medicinal applica-
C. C. Cummins, S. Lippard Introduction to X-ray crystallography: symmetry
tion of inorganic chemistry; multi-component
in real and reciprocal space, space and Laue
enzyme systems (e.g.,nitrogenase, hydrog-
5.04 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry II groups, geometry of diffraction, structure fac-
enase, and photosystem II); and metalloprotein
Prereq: 5.03 tors, phase problem, direct and Patterson meth-
engineering and design (e.g., the conversion by
U (Fall) ods, electron density maps, structure refine-
mutagenesis of existing metalloprotein scaffolds
4-0-8 ment, crystal growth, powder methods, limits of
to achieve novel functions).
diffraction methods, structure data bases.
Systematic presentation of the chemical applica- S. Lippard, E. Nolan
P. Mueller
tions of group theory. Emphasis on the formal
development of the subject and its applications 5.063 Organometallic Compounds in Catalytic
5.07J Biological Chemistry I
to the physical methods of inorganic chemical Reactions
compounds. Against the backdrop of electronic Prereq: 5.061
Prereq: 5.12
structure, the electronic, vibrational, and mag- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
U (Fall)
netic properties of transition metal complexes Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring; first half of
5-0-7 REST
are presented and their investigation by the term)
Credit cannot also be received for 7.05
appropriate spectroscopy described. 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Y. Surendranath Chemical and physical properties of the cell
An exploration of organometallic chemistry from
and its building blocks. Structures of proteins
the perspective of catalytic reactions in organic
5.05 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry III and principles of catalysis. The chemistry of or-
and polymer chemistry.
Prereq: 5.03, 5.04 ganic/inorganic cofactors required for chemical
R. Schrock
G (Spring; partial term) transformations within the cell. Basic principles
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit of metabolism and regulation in pathways,
5.067 Crystal Structure Refinement
including glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, fatty
Principles of main group (s and p block) element Prereq: 5.068, 5.069, or permission of instructor
acid synthesis/degradation, pentose phosphate
chemistry with an emphasis on synthesis, struc- G (Fall)
pathway, Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphory-
ture, bonding, and reaction mechanisims. 2-3-1 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
lation, DNA replication, and transcription and
C. C. Cummins, C. Landis
Practical aspects of crystal structure determi- translation.
nation from data collection strategies to data A. Ting, A. Klibanov
5.061 Principles of Organometallic Chemistry
reduction and basic and advanced refinement
Prereq: 5.03
problems of organic and inorganic molecules. 5.08J Biological Chemistry II
P. Mueller (Same subject as 7.08J)
5.068 Physical Inorganic Chemistry Prereq: 5.12; 5.07 or 7.05
A comprehensive treatment of organometal- Prereq: 5.03, 5.04 U (Spring)
lic compounds of the transition metals with G (Spring; second half of term) 4-0-8
emphasis on structure, bonding, synthesis, and 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
More advanced treatment of biochemical mecha-
mechanism.
Discusses the physical methods used to probe nisms that underlie biological processes. Topics
R. Schrock
the electronic and geometric structures of include macromolecular machines such as the
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
inorganic compounds, with additional techniques ribosome, the proteosome, fatty acid synthases
5.062 Principles of Bioinorganic Chemistry
employed in the characterization of inorganic as a paradigm for polyketide synthases and
Prereq: 5.03
solids and surfaces. Includes vibrational spec- non-ribosomal polypeptide synthases, and
G (Fall)
troscopy, solid state and solution magnetochemi- polymerases. Emphasis is on experimental
cal methods, Mossbauer spectroscopy, electron methods used to unravel these processes and
Delineates principles that form the basis for paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, electro-
understanding how metal ions function in biol- chemical methods, and a brief survey of surface
92
how these processes fit into the cellular context 5.13 Organic Chemistry II 5.35 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry
C O U R S E
and coordinate regulation. Prereq: 5.12 (Subject meets with 5.35U)
J. Stubbe, E. Nolan U (Fall) Prereq: See module descriptions
5-0-7 U (Fall, Spring)
5.111 Principles of Chemical Science Units arranged Institute LAB
Focuses on synthesis, structure determination,
5
mechanism, and the relationships between
U (Fall, Spring)
structure and reactivity. Selected topics illus- This 12-unit subject consists of 3 modules,
5-0-7 CHEMISTRY
trate the role of organic chemistry in biological which may be taken during different terms. Mod-
Credit cannot also be received for 3.091, 5.112,
systems and in the chemical industry. ules and prerequisites are as follows:
CC.5111, ES.3091, ES.5111, ES.5112
T. Jamison, S. L. Buchwald
—Module 1 (Prereq: 5.111, 5.112 or 3.091)
Introduction to chemistry, with emphasis on ba-
Survey of spectroscopy.
sic principles of atomic and molecular electronic 5.24J Archaeological Science
structure, thermodynamics, acid-base and redox (Same subject as 3.985J, 12.011J) —Module 2 (Prereq: 5.111, 5.112 or 3.091;
equilibria, chemical kinetics, and catalysis. Prereq: Chemistry (GIR) or Physics I (GIR) Module 1) Synthesis of coordination compounds
Introduction to the chemistry of biological, U (Spring) and kinetics.
inorganic, and organic molecules. 3-1-5 HASS-S
—Module 3 (Prereq: 5.111, 5.112 or 3.091;
Fall: C. Drennan
See description under subject 3.985J. 5.12, Module 2) Fabrication of a polymeric light
Spring: M. Shoulders, T. Van Voorhis
H. N. Lechtman emitting device.
5.112 Principles of Chemical Science Enrollment limited; preference to Course 5

5.301 Chemistry Laboratory Techniques
Prereq: None majors.
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), permission of instructor
U (Fall) Fall: K. Nelson (Module 1), M. Twardowski
U (IAP)
5-0-7 CHEMISTRY (Module 2), T. Jamison (Module 3)
1-4-1 [P/D/F]
Credit cannot also be received for 3.091, 5.111, Spring: K. Nelson (Module 1), M. Twardowski
CC.5111, ES.3091, ES.5111, ES.5112 Practical training in basic chemistry labora- (Module 2), T. Swager (Module 3)
tory techniques. Intended to provide freshmen
Introduction to chemistry for students with
with the skills necessary to undertake original 5.35U Introduction to Experimental Chemistry
an unusually strong background in chemistry.
research projects in chemistry. Freshmen only. (Subject meets with 5.35)
Knowledge of calculus equivalent to 18.01 is
Enrollment limited. Prereq: See module descriptions under subject
recommended. Emphasis on basic principles of
J. Dolhun 5.35
atomic and molecular electronic structure, ther-
U (Fall, Spring)
modynamics, acid-base and redox equilibria,
5.310 Laboratory Chemistry Units arranged (May be taken for 8 or 4 units)
chemical kinetics, and catalysis. Applications of
Prereq: None. Coreq: 5.12 Can be repeated for credit up to a total of 12
basic principles to problems in metal coordina-
U (Fall, Spring) units
tion chemistry, organic chemistry, and biological
2-8-2 Institute LAB
chemistry. For students who might not take all modules of
R. Schrock, K. Nelson Introduces experimental chemistry for students 5.35. Consult department when choosing a ver-
who are not majoring in Course V. Principles and sion of 5.35. See description for 5.35.
5.12 Organic Chemistry I applications of chemical laboratory techniques, Fall: K. Nelson (Module 1), M. Twardowski
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR) including preparation and analysis of chemical (Module 2), T. Jamison (Module 3)
U (Fall, Spring) materials, measurement of pH, gas and liquid Spring: K. Nelson (Module 1), M. Twardowski
5-0-7 REST chromatography, visible-ultraviolet spectropho- (Module 2), T. Swager (Module 3)
tometry, infrared spectroscopy, kinetics, data
Introduction to organic chemistry. Development
analysis, and elementary synthesis. Enrollment 5.36 Biochemistry and Organic Laboratory
of basic principles to understand the structure
limited. (Subject meets with 5.36U)
and reactivity of organic molecules. Emphasis
J. Dolhun Prereq: See module descriptions
on substitution and elimination reactions and
U (Fall, Spring)
chemistry of the carbonyl group. Introduction to
Units arranged
the chemistry of aromatic compounds.
Fall: E. Vogel Taylor, M. Movassaghi
Spring: R. L. Danheiser, T. Swager This 12-unit subject consists of 3 modules,
which may be taken during different terms.
Instruction and practice in the written and oral
presentation of experimental results provided.
Modules and prerequisites are as follows:
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
—Module 4 Spring (Prereq: 5.07 or 7.05, Module

2 or 5.310, Module 5) Expression and Purifica-

tion of Enzyme Mutants. Must be taken simulta- 5.37U Organic and Inorganic Laboratory 5.44 Organometallic Chemistry
C H E M I S T R Y
neously with Module 5. (Subject meets with 5.37) Prereq: 5.43, 5.47, 5.061, or permission of
Prereq: See module descriptions under subject instructor
—Module 5 Spring (Prereq: 5.07 or 7.05, Module
5.37 G (Spring; second half of term)
2 or 5.310, Module 4) Kinetics of Enzyme Inhibi-
U (Fall, Spring) 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tion. Must be taken simultaneously with
Units arranged
Module 4. Examination of the most important transforma-
Units arranged (May be taken for 8 or 4 units)
tions of organotransition-metal species. Em-
—Module 6 Fall (Prereq: 5.12, Module 2 or Can be repeated for credit up to a total of 12
phasizes basic mechanisms of their reactions,
5.310, 5.13) Organic Structure Determination. units
structure-reactivity relationships, and applica-
Enrollment limited; preference to Course 5 For students who might not take all modules of tions in synthesis.
majors. 5.37. Consult department when choosing a ver- S. L. Buchwald
Fall: R. L. Danheiser (Module 6) sion of 5.37. See description for 5.37.
Spring: B. Pentelute (Modules 4 & 5) Fall: M. Dinca, Y. Surendranath (Module 8), C. C. 5.45 Heterocyclic Chemistry
Cummins (Module 9) Prereq: 5.511, 5.53
5.36U Biochemistry and Organic Laboratory Spring: T. Jamison (Module 7) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
(Subject meets with 5.36) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring; second half
Prereq: See module descriptions under subject 5.38 Physical Chemistry Laboratory of term)
5.36 Prereq: See module descriptions 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
U (Fall, Spring) U (Spring)
Provides an introduction to the chemistry of
Units arranged Units arranged
heterocyclic compounds. Surveys synthesis and
Units arranged (May be taken for 8 or 4 units) Can be repeated for credit
reactivity of the major classes of heterocyclic
Can be repeated for credit up to a total of 12
This 12-unit subject consists of 3 modules, organic compounds. Discusses the importance
units
which may be taken during different terms. of these molecules in the pharmaceutical and
For students who might not take all modules of Instruction and practice in the written and oral other industries.
5.36. Consult department when choosing a ver- presentation of experimental results provided. S. L. Buchwald
sion of 5.36. See description for 5.36. Modules and prerequisites are as follows:
Fall: R. L. Danheiser (Module 6) 5.46 NMR Spectroscopy and Organic Structure
—Module 10 (Prereq: 5.61, Module 6) Quantum
Spring: B. Pentelute (Modules 4 & 5) Determination
Dots.
Prereq: 5.43
5.37 Organic and Inorganic Laboratory —Module 11 (Prereq: 5.61, 5.07 or 7.05, Module G (Spring; first half of term)
(Subject meets with 5.37U) 5) Time Resolved Molecular Spectroscopy. 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: See module descriptions
—Module 12 (Prereq: 5.61, 5.07 or 7.05, Module Applications of 1-D and 2-D 1H and 13C NMR
U (Fall, Spring)
6) Fast Flow Peptide Synthesis for Biotechnology . spectroscopy to organic structure determination.
Units arranged
J. H. Simpson
Can be repeated for credit Enrollment limited; preference to Course 5
majors.
This 12-unit subject consists of 3 modules, 5.47 Tutorial in Organic Chemistry
M. G. Bawendi (Module 10), K. Nelson
which may be taken during different terms. Mod- Prereq: 5.43, permission of instructor
(Module 11), B. Pentelute (Module 12)
ules and prerequisites are as follows: G (Fall; first half of term)
—Module 7 Spring (Prereq: 5.13, Module 6) 5.43 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Continuous Flow Organic Synthesis. Prereq: 5.13 Systematic review of basic principles concerned
U (Fall) with the structure and transformations of
—Module 8 Fall (Prereq: 5.03, Module 6, 5.61)
4-0-8 organic molecules. Problem-solving workshop
Two Electron Bond.
Credit cannot also be received for 5.53 format. The program is intended primarily
—Module 9 Fall (Prereq: 5.03, Module 6, 5.61) for first-year graduate students with a strong
Reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry:
Dinitrogen Cleavage. interest in organic chemistry. Meets during the
methods of investigation, relation of structure to
month of September.
Enrollment limited; preference to Course 5 reactivity, and reactive intermediates. Photo-
R. L. Danheiser
majors. chemistry and organometallic chemistry, with an
Fall: M. Dinca, Y. Surendranath (Module 8), C. C. emphasis on fundamental reactivity, mechanistic
5.48J Protein Folding and Human Disease
Cummins (Module 9) studies, and applications in organic chemistry.
Spring: T. Jamison (Module 7) J. Johnson
G (Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

J. A. King
94
5.50 Enzymes: Structure and Function 5.531 Organometallic Reaction Mechanisms 5.60 Thermodynamics and Kinetics
C O U R S E
Prereq: 5.07 or 7.05; 5.12, 5.13 Prereq: 5.53 Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered U (Fall, Spring)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall; second half of 5-0-7 REST
term)
Introduction to methods used to elucidate the Equilibrium properties of macroscopic systems.
5
mechanism of enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Basic thermodynamics: state of a system, state
Application of steady-state and presteady-state Discusses the key elementary steps in organo- variables. Work, heat, first law of thermodynam-
kinetics, isotope effect measurements, site- metallic chemistry with an emphasis on studies ics, thermochemistry. Second and third law
directed mutagenesis, and mechanism-based in- of reaction mechanism. Credit cannot also be of thermodynamics: entropy and free energy,
hibitors as tools to investigate the mechanisms received for 5.43; meets with 5.43 second half including the molecular basis for these ther-
of enzymes that have been well-characterized of term. modynamic functions. Phase equilibrium and
structurally. Staff properties of solutions. Chemical equilibrium of
J. Stubbe reactions in gas and solution phases. Rates of
5.54J Frontiers in Chemical Biology chemical reactions. Special attention to thermo-
5.511 Synthetic Organic Chemistry I (Same subject as 7.540J, 20.554J) dynamics related to global energy issues.
Prereq: 5.43 Prereq: 5.13, 5.07, 7.06, permission of Fall: M. Bawendi, A. Shalek
G (Fall; partial term) instructor Spring: R. Field, M. Bawendi, S. Solomon
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 5.61 Physical Chemistry
Introduction to the design of syntheses of com-
Prereq: Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR),
plex organic compounds. Introduction to current research at the interface
Chemistry (GIR)
R. L. Danheiser of chemistry, biology, and bioengineering. Top-
U (Fall)
ics include imaging of biological processes, met-
5-0-7 REST
5.512 Synthetic Organic Chemistry II abolic pathway engineering, protein engineer-
Prereq: 5.511 ing, mechanisms of DNA damage, RNA structure Introductory quantum chemistry; particles and
G (Spring; second half of term) and function, macromolecular machines, waves; wave mechanics; atomic structure and
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit protein misfolding and disease, metabolomics, the Periodic Table; valence and molecular orbital
and methods for analyzing signaling network theory; molecular structure; and photochemistry.
General methods and strategies for the synthe-
dynamics. Lectures are interspersed with class R. Griffin, R. Field
sis of complex organic compounds.
discussions and student presentations based on
M. Movassaghi
current literature. 5.62 Physical Chemistry
B. Pentelute, M. Shoulders Prereq: 5.60, 5.61
5.52 Advanced Biological Chemistry
U (Spring)
5.56 Molecular Structure and Reactivity II 4-0-8
G (Fall)
2-2-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Elementary statistical mechanics; transport
G (Spring)
properties; kinetic theory; solid state; reaction
Concepts and methods of biochemistry, with em- Not offered regularly; consult department
rate theory; and chemical reaction dynamics.
phasis on quantitative aspects of problem analy- 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
K. Nelson, J. Cao
sis and fundamentals of experimental methods.
Application of physical principles and methods
Intended for first-year graduate students with a
to contemporary problems of interest in organic 5.64 Biophysical Chemistry
strong interest in biological chemistry.
chemistry. Prereq: 5.13, 5.60; 5.07 or 7.05
A. M. Klibanov
Staff G (Fall)
5.53 Molecular Structure and Reactivity
5.561 Chemistry in Industry
Prereq: 5.13, 5.60 Introduction to the major principles and con-
Prereq: 5.03; 5.07 or 7.05; 5.13
G (Fall; partial term) cepts of biophysical chemistry, with emphasis
G (Spring; second half of term)
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit on the conformational changes and interactions
Credit cannot also be received for 5.43 of biological macromolecules, biochemical reac-
Examination of recent advances in organic, tion dynamics, and membranes. Incorporates
Reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry:
biological, and inorganic and physical chemical current experimental methods, thermodynam-
methods of investigation, relation of structure to
research in industry. Taught in seminar format ics, statistical mechanics, and kinetics.
reactivity, and reactive intermediates.
with participation by scientists from industrial A. Ting
J. Van Humbeck
research laboratories.
R. L. Danheiser 5.68J Kinetics of Chemical Reactions
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Prereq: 5.62, 10.37, or 10.65
G (Spring)
Experimental and theoretical aspects of chemi-

cal reaction kinetics, including transition-state
95 subjects 5.36U to 5.68J

theories, molecular beam scattering, classical 5.74 Introductory Quantum Mechanics II 5.90 Problems in Chemistry
C H E M I S T R Y
techniques, quantum and statistical mechani- Prereq: 5.73 Prereq: Permission of instructor
cal estimation of rate constants, pressure-de- G (Spring; first half of term) G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
pendence and chemical activation, modeling 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
complex reacting mixtures, and uncertainty/ Can be repeated for credit
Time-dependent quantum mechanics and spec-
sensitivity analyses. Reactions in the gas phase,
troscopy. Topics include perturbation theory, Directed research and study of special chemical
liquid phase, and on surfaces are discussed with
two-level systems, light-matter interactions, problems. For Chemistry graduate students only.
examples drawn from atmospheric, combustion,
relaxation in quantum systems, correlation func- R. W. Field
industrial, catalytic, and biological chemistry.
tions and linear response theory, and nonlinear
W. H. Green
spectroscopy. 5.913 Seminar in Organic Chemistry
M. Stopa Prereq: Permission of instructor
5.70J Statistical Thermodynamics
G (Fall, Spring)
5.78 Biophysical Chemistry Techniques 2-0-1 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 5.07 or 7.05 Can be repeated for credit
G (Fall)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Discusses current journal publications in organic
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring; first half of
chemistry by graduate students and staff mem-
Develops classical equilibrium statistical term)
bers.
mechanical concepts for application to chemical 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
R. L. Danheiser
physics problems. Basic concepts of ensemble Credit cannot also be received for 7.71
theory formulated on the basis of thermodynam-
Presents principles of macromolecular crys- 5.921 Seminar in Biological Chemistry
ic fluctuations. Examples of applications include
tallography that are essential for structure Prereq: Permission of instructor
Ising models, lattice models of binding, ionic
determinations. Topics include crystallization, G (Fall, Spring)
and non-ionic solutions, liquid theory, polymer
diffraction theory, symmetry and space groups, 2-0-1 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and protein conformations, phase transition,
data collection, phase determination methods, Can be repeated for credit
and pattern formation. Introduces computational
model building, and refinement. Discussion
techniques with examples of liquid and polymer Discusses topics of current interest in biological
of crystallography theory complemented with
simulations. chemistry by graduate students and staff.
exercises such as crystallization, data process-
A. Willard Fall: C. Drennan
ing, and model building. Meets with 7.71 when
Spring: J. Stubbe
offered concurrently. Enrollment limited.
5.72 Statistical Mechanics
C. Drennan, T. Schwartz
Prereq: 5.70, 5.73, 18.075 5.931 Seminar in Physical Chemistry
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: 5.60
5.80 Advanced Topics of Current Special Interest
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring; second half G (Fall, Spring)
Prereq: 5.61 or 8.04; 18.03
of term) 2-0-1 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Fall, Spring)
Principles and methods of statistical mechan- Discusses topics of current interest in physical
Advanced topics of current special interest.
ics. Classical and quantum statistics, grand chemistry by staff members and students.
Staff
ensembles, fluctuations, molecular distribution J. Cao
functions, and other topics in equilibrium statis-
5.891 Independent Study in Chemistry for
tical mechanics. Topics in thermodynamics and 5.941 Seminar in Inorganic Chemistry
Undergraduates
statistical mechanics of irreversible processes. Prereq: 5.03
Prereq: None
Staff G (Fall, Spring)
Units arranged
5.73 Introductory Quantum Mechanics I Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: 5.61, 8.03, 18.03
5.892 Independent Study in Chemistry for Discusses current research in inorganic chemis-
G (Fall)
Undergraduates try by graduate students and staff.
Prereq: None C. C. Cummins
Presents the fundamental concepts of quantum U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
mechanics: wave properties, uncertainty prin- Units arranged [P/D/F] 5.95J Teaching College-Level Science and
ciples, Schrodinger equation, and operator and Can be repeated for credit Engineering
matrix methods. Includes applications to one- (Same subject as 1.95J, 6.982J, 7.59J, 8.395J,
Program of independent study under direction
dimensional potentials (harmonic oscillator), 18.094J)
of Chemistry faculty member. May not substitute
three-dimensional centrosymetric potentials
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

for required courses for the Chemistry major or
(hydrogen atom), and angular momentum and Prereq: None
minor.
spin. Approximation methods include WKB, G (Fall)
Staff
variational principle, and perturbation theory. 2-0-2 [P/D/F]
R. G. Griffin, M. Hong
Participatory seminar focuses on the knowledge
and skills necessary for teaching science and
96
engineering in higher education. Topics include
C O U R S E
theories of adult learning; course development; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Course 5
promoting active learning, problemsolving,
and critical thinking in students; communicat-
ing with a diverse student body; using educa- General Institute Requirements (GIRs) Subjects
tional technology to further learning; lecturing; Science Requirement 6
5
creating effective tests and assignments; and Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [one subject can be satisfied by
assessment and evaluation. Students research 5.12, 5.60, or 5.61 in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by completing all three modules in 5.35 in the Departmental Program] 1
and present a relevant topic of particular inter-
est. Appropriate for both novices and those with Total GIR Subjects Required for SB Degree 17
teaching experience.
J. Rankin Communication Requirement
5.THG Graduate Thesis 2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI‑M).
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) PLUS Departmental Program Units
Can be repeated for credit Required Subjects 120
5.03 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry I, 12; 5.12
Program of research leading to the writing of a 5.07J Biological Chemistry I, 12, REST; 5.12
5.12 Organic Chemistry I, 12, REST; Chemistry (GIR)
PhD thesis; to be arranged by the student and 5.13 Organic Chemistry II, 12; 5.12
an appropriate MIT faculty member. 5.35 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry, 12, LAB; Chemistry (GIR)
Module 1 Survey of Spectroscopy, 4
R. W. Field Module 2 Inorganic Synthesis and Kinetics, 4; Module 1
Module 3 Polymeric Light Emitting Devices, 4; 5.12, Module 2
5.36 Biochemistry and Organic Laboratory, 12, CI‑M
5.THU Undergraduate Thesis Module 4 Expression and Purification of Enzyme Mutants, 4; 5.07 or 7.05; Module 2 or 5.310; Module 5
Prereq: Permission of instructor Module 5 Kinetics of Enzyme Inhibition, 4; 5.07 or 7.05; Module 2 or 5.310; Module 4
Module 6 Organic Structure Determination, 4; 5.12; Module 2 or 5.310; 5.13
5.37 Organic and Inorganic Laboratory, 12
Units arranged Module 7 Introduction to Organic Synthesis, 4; 5.13, Module 6
Can be repeated for credit Module 8 Two-Electron Bond, 4; 5.03, Module 6, 5.61
Module 9 Dinitrogen Cleavage, 4; 5.03, Module 6, 5.61
5.38 Physical Chemistry Laboratory, 12, CI‑M
Program of original research under supervision
Module 10 Quantum Dots, 4; 5.61, Module 6
of a chemistry faculty member, culminating with Module 11 Time Resolved Molecular Spectroscopy, 4; 5.61; 5.07 or 7.05; Module 5
the preparation of a thesis. Ordinarily requires Module 12 Solid State NMR, 4; 5.61; 5.07 or 7.05; Module 6
5.60 Thermodynamics and Kinetics, 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
equivalent of two terms of research with chemis- 5.61 Physical Chemistry, 12, REST; Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
try department faculty member.
Staff At least two of the following four subjects:
5.04 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry II, 12; 5.03
5.08J Biological Chemistry II, 12; 5.12; 5.07 or 7.05
5.UR Undergraduate Research 5.43 Advanced Organic Chemistry, 12; 5.13
Prereq: None 5.62 Physical Chemistry, 12; 5.60, 5.61
Units arranged [P/D/F] Departmental Program Units That Also Satisfy the GIRs (24)
Can be repeated for credit Unrestricted Electives 60
5.URG Undergraduate Research
Prereq: None Total Units Beyond the GIRs Required for SB Degree 180
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) No subject can be counted both as part of the 17-subject GIRs and as part of the 180 units required beyond
Units arranged
Notes
Program of research to be arranged by the stu- For an explanation of credit units, or hours, please refer to the online help of the MIT Subject Listing & Schedule,
dent and a departmental faculty member. May
be taken for 9 to 12 units per term, not to exceed
a cumulative total of 24 units. A 10-page paper
summarizing research is required. Restricted to
juniors and seniors.
C. C. Cummins
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
97 subjects 5.70J to 5.URG

COURSE 6 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
BASIC UNDERGRADUATE context of computer programs, control systems, frequency domains; analog and digital circuits
SUBJECTS probabilistic inference problems, circuits and and applications. Design exercises. Occasional
transducers, which all play important roles in laboratory. 4 Engineering Design Points.
6.0001 Introduction to Computer Science achieving robust operation of a large variety A. Agarwal, J. del Alamo, J. H. Lang,
Programming in Python (New) of engineered systems. 6 Engineering Design D. J. Perreault
Prereq: None Points.
U (Fall, Spring; first half of term) D. M. Freeman, A. Hartz, L. P. Kaelbling, 6.003 Signals and Systems
2-3-1 T. Lozano-Perez Prereq: 6.02
U (Fall, Spring)
Introduction to computer science and 6.02 Introduction to EECS II 5-0-7
programming for students with little or no Prereq: 6.01; 18.03 or 18.06
programming experience. Students develop Presents the fundamentals of signal and
U (Fall, Spring)
skills to program and use computational system analysis. Topics include discrete-time
4-4-4 1/2 Institute LAB
techniques to solve problems. Topics include and continuous-time signals, Fourier series
Credit cannot also be received for 6.S02
the notion of computation, Python, simple and transforms, Laplace and Z transforms, and
algorithms and data structures, testing and Explores communication signals, systems and analysis of linear, time-invariant systems. Ap-
debugging, and algorithmic complexity. networks. Substantial laboratory experiments plications drawn broadly from engineering and
Combination of 6.0001 and 6.0002 counts as illustrate the role of abstraction and modularity physics, including audio and image processing,
REST subject. in engineering design. Students gain practical communications, and automatic control.
J. V. Guttag experience in building reliable systems using 4 Engineering Design Points.
imperfect components; selecting appropriate D. M. Freeman, Q. Hu, J. S. Lim
6.0002 Introduction to Computational design metrics; choosing effective representa-
Thinking and Data Science (New) tions for information; and evaluating tradeoffs 6.004 Computation Structures
Prereq: 6.0001 or permission of instructor in complex systems. Topics include physical Prereq: Physics II (GIR)
U (Fall, Spring; second half of term) characterization and modeling of transmission U (Fall, Spring)
2-3-1 systems in the time and frequency domains; 4-0-8
analog and digital signaling; coding; detect-
Provides an introduction to using computa- Introduces architecture of digital systems,
ing and correcting errors; relating information
tion to understand real-world phenomena. emphasizing structural principles common
transmission rate to signal power, bandwidth
Topics include plotting, stochastic programs, to a wide range of technologies. Multilevel
and noise; and engineering of packet-switched
probability and statistics, random walks, implementation strategies; definition of new
networks. 6 Engineering Design Points.
Monte Carlo simulations, modeling data, primitives (e.g., gates, instructions, procedures,
H. Balakrishnan, G. C. Verghese, J. K. White
optimization problems, and clustering. and processes) and their mechanization using
Combination of 6.0001 and 6.0002 counts as lower-level elements. Analysis of potential
6.07J Projects in Microscale Engineering for the
REST subject. concurrency; precedence constraints and per-
Life Sciences
J. V. Guttag formance measures; pipelined and multidimen-
(Same subject as HST.410J)
sional systems. Instruction set design issues;
Prereq: None
6.01 Introduction to EECS I architectural support for contemporary software
U (Spring)
Prereq: None. Coreq: Physics II (GIR) structures. 4 Engineering Design Points.
2-4-3
U (Fall, Spring) S. A. Ward, C. J. Terman
2-4-6 1/2 Institute LAB See description under subject HST.410J.
D. Freeman, M. Gray, A. Aranyosi 6.005 Elements of Software Construction
An integrated introduction to electrical Prereq: 6.01; Coreq: 6.042
engineering and computer science, taught 6.002 Circuits and Electronics U (Fall, Spring)
using substantial laboratory experiments with Prereq: 18.03; Physics II (GIR) or 6.01 4-0-8 REST
mobile robots. Key issues in the design of U (Fall, Spring)
engineered artifacts operating in the natural Introduces fundamental principles and tech-
4-1-7 REST
world: measuring and modeling system niques of software development, i.e., how to
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
behaviors; assessing errors in sensors and Fundamentals of the lumped circuit abstraction. write software that is safe from bugs, easy to un-
effectors; specifying tasks; designing solu- Resistive elements and networks, independent derstand, and ready for change. Topics include
tions based on analytical and computational and dependent sources, switches and MOS specifications and invariants; testing, test-case
models; planning, executing, and evaluating devices, digital abstraction, amplifiers, and generation, and coverage; state machines;
experimental tests of performance; refining energy storage elements. Dynamics of first- and abstract data types and representation inde-
models and designs. Issues addressed in the second-order networks; design in the time and pendence; design patterns for object-oriented
98
programming; concurrent programming, includ- 6.011 Introduction to Communication, Control, 6.021J Cellular Biophysics and Neurophysiology
C O U R S E
ing message passing and shared concurrency, and Signal Processing (Same subject as 2.791J, 20.370J)
and defending against races and deadlock; and Prereq: 6.003; 6.041 or 18.440 (Subject meets with 2.794J, 6.521J, 20.470J,
functional programming with immutable data U (Spring) HST.541J)
and higher-order functions. Includes weekly pro- 4-0-8 Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 18.03; 2.005, 6.002,
gramming exercises and two substantial group 6.003, 6.071, 10.301, 20.110, 20.111, or
6
Covers signals, systems and inference in com-
projects. 12 Engineering Design Points. permission of instructor
munication, control and signal processing. Top-
D. N. Jackson, R. C. Miller U (Fall)
ics include input-output and state-space models
5-2-5
of linear systems driven by deterministic and
6.006 Introduction to Algorithms
random signals; time- and transform-domain Integrated overview of the biophysics of cells
Prereq: 6.01, 6.042
representations in discrete and continuous time; from prokaryotes to neurons, with a focus on
U (Fall, Spring)
and group delay. State feedback and observers. mass transport and electrical signal genera-
4-0-8
Probabilistic models; stochastic processes, cor- tion across cell membrane. First half of course
Introduction to mathematical modeling of relation functions, power spectra, spectral fac- focuses on mass transport through membranes:
computational problems, as well as common torization. Least-mean square error estimation; diffusion, osmosis, chemically mediated, and
algorithms, algorithmic paradigms, and data Wiener filtering. Hypothesis testing; detection; active transport. Second half focuses on electri-
structures used to solve these problems. Empha- matched filters. cal properties of cells: ion transport to action
sizes the relationship between algorithms and A. V. Oppenheim, G. C. Verghese potentials in electrically excitable cells. Electrical
programming, and introduces basic performance properties interpreted via kinetic and molecular
measures and analysis techniques for these 6.012 Microelectronic Devices and Circuits properties of single voltage-gated ion channels.
problems. Prereq: 6.002 Laboratory and computer exercises illustrate the
R. L. Rivest, S. Devadas U (Fall, Spring) concepts. Provides instruction in written and
4-0-8 oral communication. Students taking gradu-
6.007 Electromagnetic Energy: From Motors to ate version complete different assignments.
Microelectronic device modeling, and basic
Solar Cells Preference to juniors and seniors. 4 Engineering
microelectronic circuit analysis and design.
Prereq: Physics II (GIR) or 6.01; 18.03 Design Points.
Physical electronics of semiconductor junction
U (Fall, Spring) J. Han, T. Heldt, J. Voldman
and MOS devices. Relating terminal behavior to
5-1-6
internal physical processes, developing circuit
Discusses applications of electromagnetic and models, and understanding the uses and limita-
equivalent quantum mechanical principles to tions of different models. Use of incremental and
classical and modern devices. Covers energy large-signal techniques to analyze and design
Prereq: Physics II (GIR), 18.03, or permission of
conversion and power flow in both macroscopic transistor circuits, with examples chosen from
instructor
and quantum-scale electrical and electrome- digital circuits, linear amplifiers, and other
U (Spring)
chanical systems, including electric motors and integrated circuits. Design project. 4 Engineer-
4-2-6
generators, electric circuit elements, quantum ing Design Points.
tunneling structures and instruments. Studies A. I. Akinwande, D. A. Antoniadis, J. Kong, Application of the principles of energy and mass
photons as waves and particles and their inter- C. G. Sodini flow to major human organ systems. Mecha-
action with matter in optoelectronic devices, nisms of regulation and homeostasis. Ana-
including solar cells and displays. 6.013 Electromagnetics and Applications tomical, physiological and pathophysiological
V. Bulovic, R. J. Ram Prereq: 6.007 features of the cardiovascular, respiratory and
U (Spring) renal systems. Systems, features and devices
6.008 Introduction to Inference (New) 4-0-8 that are most illuminated by the methods of
Prereq: 6.01 or permission of instructor Credit cannot also be received for 6.630 physical sciences. Laboratory work includes
U (Fall) some animal studies. Students taking graduate
Analysis and design of modern applications that
4-0-8 version complete additional assignments. 2
employ electromagnetic phenomena, including
Engineering Design Points.
Introduces probabilistic modeling for problems signal and power transmission in guided com-
of inference and machine learning from data, munication systems and wireless and optical
emphasizing analytical and computational as- communications. Fundamentals include dynamic
6.023J Fields, Forces and Flows in Biological
pects. Distributions, marginalization, condition- solutions to Maxwell's equations; electromag-
Systems
ing, and structure; graphical representations. netic power and energy, waves in media, guided
Belief propagation, decision-making, classifica- waves, radiation, and diffraction; coupling to
Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 2.005, 6.021, 20.320, or
tion, estimation, and prediction. Sampling meth- media and structures; resonance; and acoustic
ods and analysis. Also provides introduction to analogs.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Spring)
asymptotic analysis and information measures, L. Daniel, M. R. Watts
4-0-8
and applications. 4 Engineering Design Points.
P. Golland, G. W. Wornell See description under subject 20.330J.
J. Han, S. Manalis
99 subjects 6.0001 to 6.023J

6.024J Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue 6.035 Computer Language Engineering 6.042J Mathematics for Computer Science
S C I E N C E
Biomechanics Prereq: 6.004 and 6.005 (Same subject as 18.062J)

(Same subject as 2.797J, 3.053J, 20.310J) U (Fall) Prereq: Calculus I (GIR)
Prereq: 2.370 or 2.772J; 18.03 or 3.016; Biology 4-4-4 U (Fall, Spring)
(GIR) 5-0-7 REST
Analyzes issues associated with the implemen-
U (Spring)
tation of higher-level programming languages. Elementary discrete mathematics for computer
C O M P U T E R
4-0-8
Fundamental concepts, functions, and structures science and engineering. Emphasis on math-
See description under subject 20.310J. of compilers. The interaction of theory and prac- ematical definitions and proofs as well as on
R. D. Kamm, A. J. Grodzinsky, K. Van Vliet tice. Using tools in building software. Includes applicable methods. Topics: formal logic nota-
a multi-person project on compiler design and tion, proof methods; induction, well-ordering;
6.025J Medical Device Design implementation. 8 Engineering Design Points. sets, relations; elementary graph theory; integer
(Same subject as 2.750J) S. P. Amarasinghe congruences; asymptotic notation and growth
(Subject meets with 2.75J, 6.525J) of functions; permutations and combinations,
A N D
Prereq: 2.72, 6.071, 6.115, or permission of 6.036 Introduction to Machine Learning counting principles; discrete probability. Further
instructor Prereq: 6.01 selected topics such as: recursive definition and
U (Fall) U (Spring) structural induction; state machines and invari-
4-0-8 4-0-8 ants; recurrences; generating functions.

F. T. Leighton, A. R. Meyer, A. Moitra
See description under subject 2.750J. Introduces principles, algorithms, and applica-
A. H. Slocum, C. G. Sodini tions of machine learning from the point of
6.045J Automata, Computability, and
view of modeling and prediction; formulation of
Complexity
6.033 Computer System Engineering learning problems; representation, over-fitting,
Prereq: 6.004, 6.02 generalization; clustering, classification, proba-
Prereq: 6.042
U (Spring) bilistic modeling; and methods such as support
U (Spring)
5-1-6 vector machines, hidden Markov models, and
E L E C T R I C A L
4-0-8
Bayesian networks.
Topics on the engineering of computer soft-
R. Barzilay, T. Jaakkola, L. P. Kaelbling Provides an introduction to some of the central
ware and hardware systems: techniques for
ideas of theoretical computer science, including
controlling complexity; strong modularity using
6.037 Structure and Interpretation of Computer circuits, finite automata, Turing machines and
client-server design, operating systems; perfor-
Programs computability, efficient algorithms and reducibil-
mance, networks; naming; security and privacy;
Prereq: None ity, the P versus NP problem, NP-completeness,
fault-tolerant systems, atomicity and coordi-
U (IAP) the power of randomness, cryptography, compu-
nation of concurrent activities, and recovery;
1-0-5 [P/D/F] tational learning theory, and quantum comput-
impact of computer systems on society. Case
ing. Examines the classes of problems that can
studies of working systems and readings from Studies the structure and interpretation of
and cannot be solved in various computational
the current literature provide comparisons and computer programs which transcend specific
models.
contrasts. Two design projects. Students engage programming languages. Demonstrates thought
S. Aaronson
in extensive written communication exercises. patterns for computer science using Scheme.
Enrollment may be limited. 4 Engineering Design Includes weekly programming projects. Enroll-
6.046J Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Points. ment may be limited.
M. F. Kaashoek, H. Balakrishnan Staff
Prereq: 6.006
U (Fall, Spring)
6.034 Artificial Intelligence 6.041 Probabilistic Systems Analysis
4-0-8
Prereq: 6.01 (Subject meets with 6.431)
U (Fall) Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) Techniques for the design and analysis of
5-3-4 U (Fall, Spring) efficient algorithms, emphasizing methods
4-0-8 REST useful in practice. Topics include sorting; search
Introduces representations, techniques, and
Credit cannot also be received for 18.440 trees, heaps, and hashing; divide-and-conquer;
architectures used to build applied systems and
dynamic programming; greedy algorithms; am-
to account for intelligence from a computational An introduction to probability theory, and the
ortized analysis; graph algorithms; and shortest
point of view. Applications of rule chaining, modeling and analysis of probabilistic systems.
paths. Advanced topics may include network
heuristic search, constraint propagation, con- Probabilistic models, conditional probability.
flow; computational geometry; number-theoretic
strained search, inheritance, and other problem- Discrete and continuous random variables.
algorithms; polynomial and matrix calculations;
solving paradigms. Applications of identification Expectation and conditional expectation. Limit
caching; and parallel computing.
trees, neural nets, genetic algorithms, and Theorems. Bernoulli and Poisson processes.
E. Demaine, M. Goemans
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
other learning paradigms. Speculations on the Markov chains. Bayesian estimation and hypoth-
contributions of human vision and language esis testing. Elements of statistical inference.
systems to human intelligence. 4 Engineering Meets with graduate subject 6.431, but assign-
Design Points. ments differ.
P. H. Winston D. P. Bertsekas, J. N. Tsitsiklis
100
6.047 Computational Biology: Genomes, 6.057 Introduction to MATLAB 6.070J Electronics Project Laboratory
C O U R S E
Networks, Evolution Prereq: None (Same subject as EC.120J)
(Subject meets with 6.878J, HST.507J) U (IAP) Prereq: None
Prereq: 6.006, 6.041, Biology (GIR); or 1-0-2 [P/D/F] U (Fall, Spring)
permission of instructor 2-2-2
Accelerated introduction to MATLAB and its
U (Fall)
6
popular toolboxes. Lectures are interactive, with Intuition-based introduction to electronics,
3-0-9
students conducting sample MATLAB problems electronic components and test equipment such
Covers the algorithmic and machine learning in real time. Includes problem-based MATLAB as oscilloscopes, meters (voltage, resistance
foundations of computational biology, combin- assignments. Students must provide their own inductance, capacitance, etc.), and signal
ing theory with practice. Principles of algorithm laptop and software. Enrollment limited. generators. Emphasizes individual instruction
design, influential problems and techniques, Staff and development of skills, such as soldering, as-
and analysis of large-scale biological datasets. sembly, and troubleshooting. Students design,
Topics include (a) genomes: sequence analysis, 6.058 Preview of Signals and Systems build, and keep a small electronics project to put
gene finding, RNA folding, genome alignment Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) or permission of their new knowledge into practice. Intended for
and assembly, database search; (b) networks: instructor students with little or no previous background in
gene expression analysis, regulatory motifs, U (IAP) electronics. Enrollment may be limited.
biological network analysis; (c) evolution: 2-2-2 [P/D/F] J. Bales
comparative genomics, phylogenetics, genome
Preparation for 6.003 or 6.011, focusing on
duplication, genome rearrangements, evolution- 6.071J Electronics, Signals, and Measurement
several key concepts, including LTI systems,
ary theory. These are coupled with fundamental (Same subject as 22.071J)
convolution, CT and DT Fourier series and trans-
algorithmic techniques including: dynamic pro- Prereq: 18.03
forms, filtering, sampling, modulation, Laplace
gramming, hashing, Gibbs sampling, expecta- U (Spring)
and z-transforms, and feedback.
tion maximization, hidden Markov models, sto- 3-3-6 REST
Staff
chastic context-free grammars, graph clustering,
Provides the knowledge necessary for reading
dimensionality reduction, Bayesian networks.
6.061 Introduction to Electric Power Systems schematics and designing, building, analyzing,
M. Kellis
(Subject meets with 6.690) and testing fundamental analog and digital
Prereq: 6.002, 6.013 circuits. Students construct interactive examples
6.049J Evolutionary Biology: Concepts, Models
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) and explore the practical uses of electronics in
and Computation
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered engineering and experimental science, including
3-0-9 signals and measurement fundamentals. Uses
Prereq: 7.03; 6.0002, 6.01, or permission of
state-of-the-art hardware and software for data
instructor Electric circuit theory with application to
acquisition, analysis, and control. Suitable for
U (Spring) power handling electric circuits. Modeling and
students with little or no previous background in
3-0-9 behavior of electromechanical devices, includ-
electronics.
ing magnetic circuits, motors, and generators.
See description under subject 7.33J. A. White
Operational fundamentals of synchronous,
R. Berwick, D. Bartel
induction and DC machinery. Interconnection
6.072J Introduction to Digital Electronics
of generators and motors with electric power
6.050J Information, Entropy, and Computation (Same subject as EC.110J)
transmission and distribution circuits. Power
(Same subject as 2.110J) Prereq: None
generation, including alternative and sustain-
Prereq: Physics I (GIR) U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
able sources. Students taking graduate version
U (Spring) 0-3-3 [P/D/F]
complete additional assignments. 6 Engineering
4-0-5
Design Points. See description under subject EC.110J.
Explores the ultimate limits to communication J. L. Kirtley, Jr. J. Bales
and computation, with an emphasis on the
physical nature of information and information 6.S062–6.S064 Special Subject in Electrical 6.073J Creating Video Games
processing. Topics include information and com- Engineering and Computer Science (Same subject as CMS.611J)
putation, digital signals, codes, and compres- Prereq: None Prereq: CMS.608 or 6.01
sion. Biological representations of information. U (Fall, IAP, Spring) U (Fall)
Logic circuits, computer architectures, and Not offered regularly; consult department 3-3-6 HASS-A
algorithmic information. Noise, probability, and Units arranged
See description under subject CMS.611J.
error correction. The concept of entropy applied Can be repeated for credit
P. Tan, S. Verrilli, O. Macindoe, P. Kaelbling
to channel capacity and to the second law of
Basic undergraduate subjects not offered in the
thermodynamics. Reversible and irreversible
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
regular curriculum.
operations and the physics of computation.
Consult Department
Quantum computation.
P. Penfield, Jr., S. Lloyd

6.S076–6.S084 Special Subject in Electrical from local companies help students with their a circuit to display their own EKG. Enrollment
S C I E N C E
Engineering and Computer Science design projects. 12 Engineering Design Points. limited.
Prereq: Permission of instructor G. P. Hom G. P. Hom
Units arranged 6.111 Introductory Digital Systems Laboratory 6.123J Bioinstrumentation Project Lab
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: 6.002, 6.071, or 16.004 (Same subject as 20.345J)
C O M P U T E R
6.S085–6.S099 Special Subject in Electrical U (Fall) Prereq: Biology (GIR), and 2.004 or 6.003; or
Engineering and Computer Science 3-7-2 Institute LAB 20.309; or permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor U (Spring)
Lectures and labs on digital logic, flip flops,
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) 2-7-3
PALs, FPGAs, counters, timing, synchronization,
and finite-state machines prepare students for See description under subject 20.345J.
the design and implementation of a final project E. Boyden, M. Jonas, S. F. Nagle, P. So,
of their choice: games, music, digital filters, S. Wasserman, M. F. Yanik
A N D
Covers subject matter not offered in the regular wireless communications, video, or graphics.
curriculum. Consult department to learn of offer- Extensive use of Verilog for describing and 6.129J Biological Circuit Engineering Laboratory
ings for a particular term. implementating digital logic designs. Students (Same subject as 20.129J)
Consult Department engage in extensive written and oral communi- Prereq: Biology (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
cation exercises. 12 Engineering Design Points. U (Spring)
A. P. Chandrakasan, G. P. Hom 2-8-2 Institute LAB
UNDERGRADUATE
Students assemble individual genes and regula-
LABORATORY SUBJECTS 6.115 Microcomputer Project Laboratory
tory elements into larger-scale circuits; they
Prereq: 6.002, 6.003, 6.004, or 6.007
characterize these circuits using quantitative
6.100 Electrical Engineering and Computer U (Spring)
techniques, including flow cytometry, and model
Science Project 3-6-3 Institute LAB
their results computationally. Emphasizes con-
E L E C T R I C A L
Prereq: None
Introduces the analysis and design of embedded cepts and techniques to perform independent
U (Fall, Spring, Summer)
systems. Microcontrollers provide adaptation, synthetic biology research. Discusses current
Units arranged
flexibility, and real-time control. Emphasis literature and ongoing research in the field of
placed on the construction of complete systems, synthetic biology. Instruction and practice in
Individual experimental work related to electri- including a five-axis robot arm, a fluorescent oral and written communication provided. Enroll-
cal engineering and computer science. Student lamp ballast, a tomographic imaging station ment limited. 12 Engineering Design Points.
must make arrangements with a project supervi- (e.g. a CAT scan), and a simple calculator. T. Lu, R. Weiss
sor and file a proposal endorsed by the supervi- Introduces a wide range of basic tools, including
sor. Departmental approval required. Written software and development tools, peripheral 6.131 Power Electronics Laboratory
report to be submitted upon completion of work. components such as A/D converters, communi- Prereq: 6.002, 6.003, or 6.007
A. R. Meyer cation schemes, signal processing techniques, U (Fall)
closed-loop digital feedback control, interface 3-6-3 Institute LAB
6.101 Introductory Analog Electronics and power electronics, and modeling of elec-
Introduces the design and construction of power
Laboratory tromechanical systems. Includes a sequence of
electronic circuits and motor drives. Labora-
Prereq: 6.002 or 6.071 assigned projects, followed by a final project of
tory exercises include the construction of drive
U (Spring) the student's choice, emphasizing creativity and
circuitry for an electric go-cart, flash strobes,
2-9-1 Institute LAB uniqueness. Final project may be expanded to
computer power supplies, three-phase inverters
satisfy a 6.UAP project. Provides instruction in
Introductory experimental laboratory explores for AC motors, and resonant drives for lamp
written and oral communication. 12 Engineering
the design, construction, and debugging of ana- ballasts and induction heating. Basic electric
Design Points.
log electronic circuits. Lectures and laboratory machines introduced include DC, induction, and
S. B. Leeb
projects in the first half of the course investigate permanent magnet motors, with drive consider-
the performance characteristics of semiconduc- ations. Final project may be expanded to serve
6.117 Introduction to Electrical Engineering Lab
tor devices (diodes, BJTs, and MOSFETs) and as a 6.UAP project, with instructor permission.
Skills
functional analog building blocks, including Provides instruction in written and oral commu-
Prereq: None
single-stage amplifiers, op amps, small audio nication. 12 Engineering Design Points.
U (IAP)
amplifier, filters, converters, sensor circuits, S. B. Leeb
1-3-2 [P/D/F]
and medical electronics (ECG, pulse-oximetry).
Projects involve design, implementation, and Introduces basic electrical engineering concepts, 6.141J Robotics: Science and Systems I
components, and laboratory techniques. Covers (Same subject as 16.405J)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
presentation in an environment similar to that of

industry engineering design teams. Instruction analog integrated circuits, power supplies, and Prereq: Permission of instructor
and practice in written and oral communication digital circuits. Lab exercises provide practical U (Spring)
provided. Opportunity to simulate real-world experience in constructing projects using multi- 2-6-4 Institute LAB
problems and solutions that involve tradeoffs meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other
Presents concepts, principles, and algorithms
and the use of engineering judgment. Engineers tools. Includes a project in which students build
for sensing and computation related to the
102
physical world. Topics include motion planning, 6.146 Mobile Autonomous Systems Laboratory: 6.150 Mobile Applications Competition
C O U R S E
geometric reasoning, kinematics and dynam- MASLAB Prereq: Permission of instructor
ics, state estimation, tracking, map building, Prereq: None U (IAP)
manipulation, human-robot interaction, fault U (IAP) 2-2-2 [P/D/F]
diagnosis, and embedded system development. 2-2-2 [P/D/F] Can be repeated for credit
Students specify and design a small-scale yet Can be repeated for credit
6
Student teams design and build an Android ap-
complex robot capable of real-time interaction
Autonomous robotics contest emphasizing tech- plication based on a given theme. Lectures and
with the natural world. Students may continue
nical AI, vision, mapping and navigation from labs led by experienced students and leading
content in 6.142. Prior knowledge of one or
a robot-mounted camera. Few restrictions are industry experts, covering the basics of Android
more of the following areas would be useful:
placed on materials, sensors, and/or actuators development, concepts and tools to help partici-
control (2.004, 6.302, or 16.30); software
enabling teams to build robots very creatively. pants build great apps. Contest culminates with
(1.00, 6.005, or 16.35); electronics (6.002,
Teams should have members with varying a public presentation in front of a judging panel
6.070, 6.111, or 6.115); mechanical engineer-
engineering, programming and mechanical comprised of professional developers and MIT
ing (2.007); or independent experience such as
backgrounds. Culminates with a robot competi- faculty. Prizes awarded. Enrollment limited.
MasLAB, 6.270, or a relevant UROP. Students
tion at the end of IAP. Enrollment limited. Staff
engage in extensive written and oral com-
Staff
munication exercises. Enrollment limited. 12
6.151 iOS Game Design and Development
6.147 The BattleCode Programming Competition Competition
N. Roy, D. Rus
Prereq: None Prereq: None
U (IAP) U (IAP)
6.142J Robotics: Science and Systems II
3-0-3 [P/D/F] 2-2-2 [P/D/F]
Prereq: 6.141 or permission of instructor Introduction to iOS game design and develop-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Artificial Intelligence programming contest in ment for students already familiar with object-
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Java. Student teams program virtual robots to oriented programming. Provides a set of basic
2-6-4 play BattleCode, a real-time strategy game. tools (Objective-C and Cocos2D) and exposure
Competition culminates in a live BattleCode to real-world issues in game design. Working in
Implementation and operation of the embed-
tournament. Assumes basic knowledge of pro- small teams, students complete a final project in
ded system designed in 6.141. Addresses open
gramming in Java. which they create their own iPhone game. At the
research issues such as sustained autonomy,
Staff end of IAP, teams present their games in compe-
situational awareness, and human interaction.
tition for prizes awarded by a judging panel of
Students carry out experiments to assess their
6.148 Web Programming Competition gaming experts. Enrollment limited.
design and deliver a final written report. Prior
knowledge of one or more of the following
U (IAP)
areas would be useful: control (2.004, 6.302,
1-0-5 [P/D/F] 6.152J Micro/Nano Processing Technology
or 16.30), software (1.00, 6.005, or 16.35),
Can be repeated for credit (Same subject as 3.155J)
electronics (6.002, 6.070, 6.111, or 6.115),
mechanical engineering (2.007), independent Teams compete to build the most functional and
U (Fall)
experience (MasLAB, 6.270, or a UROP). 12 user-friendly website. Competition is judged
3-4-5
Engineering Design Points. by industry experts and includes novice and
D. Rus, N. Roy advanced divisions. Prizes awarded. Lectures Introduces the theory and technology of micro/
and workshops cover website basics. Enrollment nano fabrication. Lectures and laboratory ses-
6.145 Autonomous Robot Design Competition limited. sions on basic processing techniques such as
Prereq: None Staff vacuum processes, lithography, diffusion, oxida-
U (IAP) tion, and pattern transfer. Students fabricate
1-2-2 [P/D/F] 6.149 Introduction to Programming Using MOS capacitors, nanomechanical cantilevers,
Python and microfluidic mixers. Emphasis on the inter-
Teams build an autonomous LEGO robot and
Prereq: None relationships between material properties and
compete for prizes. Provides an opportunity to
U (IAP) processing, device structure, and the electri-
explore closed-loop control and artificial intel-
2-2-2 [P/D/F] cal, mechanical, optical, chemical or biological
ligence, and apply knowledge of algorithms and
behavior of devices. Provides background for
signal processing. Crash course in programming Face-paced introduction to Python programming
thesis work in micro/nano fabrication. Students
available to students without experience in language for students with little or no program-
engage in extensive written and oral communi-
robotics. Enrollment limited. ming experience. Covers both function and
cation exercises. 6 Engineering Design Points.
Staff object-oriented concepts. Includes weekly lab
L. A. Kolodziejski, J. Michel, M. A. Schmidt
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
exercises and final project. Enrollment limited.

Staff
103 subjects 6.S076 to 6.152J

6.161 Modern Optics Project Laboratory 6.170 Software Studio 6.177 Building Programming Experience in
S C I E N C E
(Subject meets with 6.637) Prereq: 6.005, 6.006 Python

Prereq: 6.003 U (Fall) Prereq: None
U (Fall) 4-0-8 U (IAP)
3-5-4 Institute LAB 1-4-1 [P/D/F]
Covers design and implementation of software
Lectures, laboratory exercises and projects on systems, using web applications as the plat- Preparation for 6.01 aimed to sharpen skills in
C O M P U T E R
optical signal generation, transmission, detec- form. Emphasizes the role of conceptual design program design, implementation, and debug-
tion, storage, processing and display. Topics in achieving clarity, simplicity, and modularity. ging in Python. Programming intensive, with one
include polarization properties of light; reflec- Students complete open-ended individual as- short structured assignment and a supervised,
tion and refraction; coherence and interference; signments and a major team project. Enrollment but highly individual, mandatory project
Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction; holography; may be limited. 12 Engineering Design Points. presentation. Intended for students with some
Fourier optics; coherent and incoherent imaging D. N. Jackson elementary programming experience (equivalent
and signal processing systems; optical proper- to AP Computer Science). Enrollment limited.
A N D
ties of materials; lasers and LEDs; electro-optic 6.172 Performance Engineering of Software Staff
and acousto-optic light modulators; photorefrac- Systems
tive and liquid-crystal light modulation; display Prereq: 6.004, 6.005, 6.006 6.178 Introduction to Software Engineering in
technologies; optical waveguides and fiber-optic U (Fall) Java

communication systems; photodetectors. Stu- 3-12-3 Prereq: None
dents may use this subject to find an advanced U (IAP)
Project-based introduction to building efficient,
undergraduate project. Students engage in 1-1-4 [P/D/F]
high-performance and scalable software systems.
extensive oral and written communcation exer-
Topics include performance analysis, algorithmic Covers the fundamentals of Java, helping stu-
cises. Recommended prerequisites: 6.007 or
techniques for high performance, instruction- dents develop intuition about object-oriented
8.03. 12 Engineering Design Points.
level optimizations, vectorization, cache and programming. Focuses on developing working
C. Warde
memory hierarchy optimization, and parallel software that solves real problems. Designed
E L E C T R I C A L
programming. 12 Engineering Design Points. for students with little or no programming

6.163 Strobe Project Laboratory
S. Amarasinghe, C. E. Leiserson experience. Concepts covered useful to 6.005.
Prereq: Physics II (GIR) or permission of
Enrollment limited.
instructor
6.175 Constructive Computer Architecture (New) Staff
U (Fall, Spring)
Prereq: 6.004
2-8-2 Institute LAB
U (Fall) 6.179 Introduction to C and C++
Application of electronic flash sources to 3-8-1 Prereq: None
measurement and photography. First half covers U (IAP)
Illustrates a constructive (as opposed to a
fundamentals of photography and electronic 3-3-0 [P/D/F]
descriptive) approach to computer architecture.
flashes, including experiments on application
Topics include combinational and pipelined Fast-paced introduction to the C and C++ pro-
of electronic flash to photography, stroboscopy,
arithmetic-logic units (ALU), in-order pipelined gramming languages. Intended for those with ex-
motion analysis, and high-speed videography.
microarchitectures, branch prediction, block- perience in other languages who have never used
Students write four extensive lab reports. In the
ing and unblocking caches, interrupts, virtual C or C++. Students complete daily assignments,
second half, students work in small groups to
memory support, cache coherence and multicore a small-scale individual project, and a mandatory
select, design, and execute independent proj-
architectures. Labs in a modern Hardware online diagnostic test. Enrollment limited.
ects in measurement or photography that apply
Design Language (HDL) illustrate various aspects Staff
learned techniques. Project planning and execu-
of microprocessor design, culminating in a term
tion skills are discussed and developed over
project in which students present a multicore 6.182 Psychoacoustics Project Laboratory
the term. Students engage in extensive written
design running on an FPGA board. 12 Engineer- Prereq: None
and oral communication exercises. Enrollment
ing Design Points. U (Spring)
limited. 12 Engineering Design Points.
Arvind 3-6-3 Institute LAB
J. K. Vandiver, J. W. Bales
Introduces the methods used to measure human
6.176 Pokerbots Competition
6.169 Theory and Application of Circuits and auditory abilities. Discusses auditory function,
Prereq: None
Electronics principles of psychoacoustic measurement,
U (IAP)
Prereq: None. Coreq: 6.002 models for psychoacoustic performance, and ex-
2-2-2 [P/D/F]
U (Fall, Spring) perimental techniques. Project topics: absolute
1-1-1 and differential auditory sensitivity, operating
Build autonomous poker players and aquire the characteristics of human observers, span of
Building on the framework of 6.002, provides a
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
knowledge of the game of poker. Showcase deci- auditory judgment, adaptive measurement
deeper understanding of the theory and applica-
sion making skills, apply concepts in mathemat- procedures, and scaling sensory magnitudes.
tions of circuits and electronics.
ics, computer science and economics. Provides Knowledge of probability helpful. Students
A. Agarwal, J. del Alamo, J. H. Lang, D. J. Perreault
instruction in programming, game theory, engage in extensive written and oral communi-
probability and statistics and machine learning. cation exercises. 12 Engineering Design Points.
Concludes with a final competition and prizes. L. D. Braida
Enrollment limited
Staff
104
6.S183–6.S192 Special Laboratory Subject in 6.UAT Oral Communication control methods. Infinite horizon problems:
C O U R S E
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Prereq: None discounted, stochastic shortest path, average
Prereq: Permission of instructor U (Fall, Spring) cost, and semi-Markov models. Value and policy
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) 3-0-3 iteration. Abstract models in dynamic program-
Units arranged [P/D/F] ming. Approximate/neurodynamic program-
Instruction in aspects of effective technical oral
Can be repeated for credit ming. Simulation based methods. Discussion of
6
presentations through exposure to different
6.S193–6.S198 Special Laboratory Subject in current research on the solution of large-scale
workplace communication skills. As preparation
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science problems.
for the advanced undergraduate project (UAP).
Prereq: Permission of instructor D. P. Bertsekas
Students develop research topics, identify a re-
search supervisor, and prepare a short research
Units arranged 6.241J Dynamic Systems and Control
proposal for an oral presentation.
T. L. Eng
Prereq: 6.003, 18.06
Laboratory subject that covers content not of-
G (Spring)
fered in the regular curriculum. Consult depart- 6.URS Undergraduate Research in Electrical
ment to learn of offerings for a particular term. Engineering and Computer Science
D. M. Freeman Prereq: Permission of instructor Linear, discrete- and continuous-time, multi-
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) input-output systems in control, related areas.
Units arranged [P/D/F] Least squares and matrix perturbation problems.
SENIOR PROJECTS Can be repeated for credit State-space models, modes, stability, control-
lability, observability, transfer function matrices,
Year-long individual research project arranged
6.UAP Undergraduate Advanced Project poles and zeros, and minimality. Internal stabil-
with appropriate faculty member or approved
Prereq: 6.UAT ity of interconnected systems, feedback com-
supervisor. Forms and instructions for the pro-
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) pensators, state feedback, optimal regulation,
posal and final report are available in the EECS
0-6-0 observers, and observer-based compensators.
Undergraduate Office.
Can be repeated for credit Measures of control performance, robustness is-
A. R. Meyer
sues using singular values of transfer functions.
Research project for those students completing
Introductory ideas on nonlinear systems. Recom-
the SB degree, to be arranged by the student
mended prerequisite: 6.302.
and an appropriate MIT faculty member. Stu- ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE M. A. Dahleh, A. Megretski, E. Frazzoli
dents who register for this subject must consult SUBJECTS AND GRADUATE
the department undergraduate office. Students SUBJECTS BY AREA 6.242 Advanced Linear Control Systems
engage in extensive written communications
Prereq: 18.06, 6.241
exercises.
G (Fall)
A. R. Meyer Systems Science and Control Not offered regularly; consult department
Engineering 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
6.UAR Seminar in Undergraduate Advanced
Research Introduction to uncertain multivariable control
6.207J Networks
Prereq: 6.UR systems, plus modeling assumptions and
U (Fall, Spring) objectives. Stability of linear time invariant
Prereq: 6.041 or 14.30
1-0-5 systems, coprime factorization, parametrization
U (Spring)
Can be repeated for credit of all stabilizing compensators. Design using
4-0-8 HASS-S
H2, H∞ L1-optimization. Stability and perfor-
Involves choosing and developing a research See description under subject 14.15J. mance robustness in the presence of structured
topic, surveying previous work and publications, Consult D. Acemoglu, M. Dahleh uncertainty.
research topics in EECS, industry best practices,
M. A. Dahleh, A. Megretski
design for robustness, technical presenta- 6.231 Dynamic Programming and Stochastic
tion, authorship and collaboration, and ethics. Control 6.243 Dynamics of Nonlinear Systems
Registered students must submit an approved Prereq: 6.041 or 18.313; 18.100 Prereq: 6.241; Coreq: 18.100
proposal for an Advanced Research Project Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Fall)
before Add Date. Instruction and practice in oral Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Not offered regularly; consult department
and written communication provided. Forms and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
instructions are available in the EECS Under-
graduate Office. May be repeated for credit for a Sequential decision-making via dynamic pro- Introduction to nonlinear deterministic dynami-
maximum of 12 units. gramming. Unified approach to optimal control cal systems. Nonlinear ordinary differential equa-
A. P. Chandrakasan, D. M. Freeman of stochastic dynamic systems and Markovian tions. Planar autonomous systems. Fundamental
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
decision problems. Applications in linear- theory: Picard iteration, contraction mapping

quadratic control, inventory control, resource theorem, and Bellman-Gronwall lemma. Stability
allocation, scheduling, and planning. Optimal of equilibria by Lyapunov's first and second
decision making under perfect and imperfect methods. Feedback linearization. Application to
state information. Certainty equivalent, open nonlinear circuits and control systems.
loop-feedback control, rollout, model predic- J. L. Wyatt, Jr., A. Megretski, M. Dahleh
tive control, aggregation, and other suboptimal
105 subjects 6.161 to 6.243

6.245 Multivariable Control Systems 6.252J Nonlinear Optimization 6.255J Optimization Methods
S C I E N C E
Prereq: 6.241 or 16.31 (Same subject as 15.084J) (Same subject as 15.093J)

Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) Prereq: 18.06, 18.100 Prereq: 18.06
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered G (Spring) G (Fall)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Computer-aided design methodologies for Unified analytical and computational approach See description under subject 15.093J.
C O M P U T E R
synthesis of multivariable feedback control sys- to nonlinear optimization problems. Uncon- D. Bertsimas, P. Parrilo
tems. Performance and robustness trade-offs. strained optimization methods include gradient,
Model-based compensators; Q-parameteriza- conjugate direction, Newton, and quasi-Newton 6.256 Algebraic Techniques and Semidefinite
tion; ill-posed optimization problems; dynamic methods. Constrained optimization methods Optimization
augmentation; linear-quadratic optimization of include feasible directions, projection, interior Prereq: 6.251 or 6.255
controllers; H-infinity controller design; Mu-syn- point, and Lagrange multiplier methods. Convex Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
thesis; model and compensator simplification; analysis, Lagrangian relaxation, nondifferen- Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
A N D
nonlinear effects. Computer-aided (MATLAB) tiable optimization, and applications in integer 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
design homework using models of physical programming. Comprehensive treatment of opti-
Theory and computational techniques for optimi-
processes. 6 Engineering Design Points. mality conditions and Lagrange multipliers. Geo-
zation problems involving polynomial equations

A. Megretski metric approach to duality theory. Applications
and inequalities with particular, emphasis on
drawn from control, communications, power
the connections with semidefinite optimization.
6.246, 6.247 Advanced Topics in Control systems, and resource allocation problems.
Develops algebraic and numerical approaches
Prereq: Permission of instructor R. M. Freund, D. P. Bertsekas, G. Perakis
of general applicability, with a view towards
G (Fall, Spring)
methods that simultaneously incorporate both
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 6.253 Convex Analysis and Optimization
elements, stressing convexity-based ideas,
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: 18.06, 18.100
complexity results, and efficient implementa-
G (Spring)
Advanced study of topics in control. Specific tions. Examples from several engineering areas,
E L E C T R I C A L

focus varies from year to year. in particular systems and control applications.
Consult Department Core analytical issues of continuous optimiza- Topics include semidefinite programming,
tion, duality, and saddle point theory, and resultants/discriminants, hyperbolic polynomi-
6.248, 6.249 Advanced Topics in Numerical development using a handful of unifying prin- als, Groebner bases, quantifier elimination, and
Methods ciples that can be easily visualized and readily sum of squares.
Prereq: Permission of instructor understood. Discusses in detail the mathemati- P. Parrilo
G (Fall, Spring) cal theory of convex sets and functions which
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit are the basis for an intuitive, highly visual, geo- 6.260, 6.261 Advanced Topics in
Can be repeated for credit metrical approach to the subject. Convex optimi- Communications
zation algorithms focus on large-scale problems, Prereq: Permission of instructor
Advanced study of topics in numerical methods.
drawn from several types of applications, such G (Fall, Spring)
Specific focus varies from year to year.
as resource allocation and machine learning. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Consult Department
Includes batch and incremental subgradient, Can be repeated for credit
cutting plane, proximal, and bundle methods.
6.251J Introduction to Mathematical Advanced study of topics in communications.
D. P. Bertsekas
Programming Specific focus varies from year to year.
(Same subject as 15.081J) Consult Department
6.254 Game Theory with Engineering
Prereq: 18.06
Applications
G (Fall) 6.262 Discrete Stochastic Processes
Prereq: 6.041
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 6.041, 6.431 or 18.313
G (Spring)
Introduction to linear optimization and its Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
extensions emphasizing both methodology 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and the underlying mathematical structures Review of probability and laws of large num-
Introduction to fundamentals of game theory
and geometrical ideas. Covers classical theory bers; Poisson counting process and renewal
and mechanism design with motivations for
of linear programming as well as some recent processes; Markov chains (including Markov
each topic drawn from engineering applications
advances in the field. Topics: simplex method; decision theory), branching processes, birth-
(including distributed control of wireline/wire-
duality theory; sensitivity analysis; network flow death processes, and semi-Markov processes;
less communication networks, transportation
problems; decomposition; integer programming; continuous-time Markov chains and reversibility;
networks, pricing). Emphasis on the foundations
interior point algorithms for linear programming; random walks, martingales, and large devia-
of the theory, mathematical tools, as well as
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and introduction to combinatorial optimization tions; applications from queueing, communica-

modeling and the equilibrium notion in differ-
and NP-completeness. tion, control, and operations research.
ent environments. Topics include normal form
J. N. Tsitsiklis, A. Schulz R. G. Gallager, J. L. Wyatt
games, supermodular games, dynamic games,
repeated games, games with incomplete/imper-
fect information, mechanism design, coopera-
tive game theory, and network games.
A. Ozdaglar
106
6.263J Data-Communication Networks 6.267 Heterogeneous Networks: Architecture, 6.291 Seminar in Systems, Communications,
C O U R S E
(Same subject as 16.37J) Transport, Proctocols, and Management and Control Research
Prereq: 6.041 or 18.313 Prereq: 6.041 or 6.042 Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Fall, Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Not offered regularly; consult department
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
6
Provides an introduction to data networks Introduction to modern heterogeneous networks
with an analytic perspective, using telephone and the provision of heterogeneous services. Advanced topics in systems, communications,
networks, wireless networks, optical networks, Architectural principles, analysis, algorithmic control, optimization, and signal processing.
the Internet and data centers as primary applica- techniques, performance analysis, and existing Topics selected according to student and instruc-
tions. Presents basic tools for modeling and designs are developed and applied to under- tor interest. See instructor for specific topics to
performance analysis accompanied by elemen- stand current problems in network design be offered in a particular term.
tary, meaningful simulations. Develops insights and architecture. Begins with basic principles S. K. Mitter
for large networks by means of simple approxi- of networking. Emphasizes development of
mations. Draws upon concepts from queueing mathematical and algorithmic tools; applies
theory and optimization. them to understanding network layer design Electronics, Computers, and Systems
E. Modiano, D. Shah from the performance and scalability viewpoint.
Concludes with network management and con- 6.301 Solid-State Circuits
6.264J Queues: Theory and Applications trol, including the architecture and performance Prereq: 6.012, 6.003
(Same subject as 15.072J) analysis of interconnected heterogeneous G (Fall)
Prereq: 6.262 networks. Provides background and insight to 3-2-7
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered understand current network literature and to
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) perform research on networks with the aid of Analysis and design of transistor circuits, based
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit network design projects. 4 Engineering Design directly on the semiconductor physics and tran-
Points. sistor circuit models developed in 6.012. High-
See description under subject 15.072J. frequency and low-frequency design calculations
V. W. S. Chan, R. G. Gallager
D. Bertsimas, D. Gamarnik, J. N. Tsitsiklis and simulation of multistage transistor circuits.
6.268 Network Science and Models Trans-linear circuits. The charge-control model.
6.265J Advanced Stochastic Processes Introduction to operational-amplifier design and
Prereq: 6.041, 18.06
(Same subject as 15.070J) application. Some previous laboratory experi-
Prereq: 6.431, 15.085J, or 18.100 ence assumed. 4 Engineering Design Points.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered H. S. Lee
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Introduces the main mathematical models used 6.302 Feedback Systems
to describe large networks and dynamical pro- Prereq: 6.003, 2.003, or 16.004
cesses that evolve on networks. Static models G (Spring)
D. Gamarnik, D. Shah
of random graphs, preferential attachment, and 4-2-6
other graph evolution models. Epidemic propa-
6.266 Network Algorithms Introduction to design of feedback systems.
gation, opinion dynamics, and social learning.
Prereq: 6.436 or 6.262 Properties and advantages of feedback systems.
Applications drawn from social, economic,
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Time-domain and frequency-domain perfor-
natural, and infrastructure networks, as well
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) mance measures. Stability and degree of stabil-
as networked decision systems such as sensor
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ity. Nyquist criterion. Frequency-domain design.
networks.
J. N. Tsitsiklis, P. Jaillet Root locus method. Compensation techniques.
Modern theory of networks from the algorithmic
Application to a wide variety of physical sys-
perspective with emphasis on the foundations
6.281J Logistical and Transportation Planning tems. Some previous laboratory experience with
in terms of modeling, performance analysis, and
Methods electronic systems is assumed (6.002, 6.071, or
design. Topics include algorithmic questions
(Same subject as 1.203J, 15.073J, 16.76J, 16.04). 4 Engineering Design Points.
arising in the context of scheduling, routing and
ESD.216J) Staff
congestion control in a communication network;
information processing and data fusion in Prereq: 6.041
G (Fall) 6.331 Advanced Circuit Techniques
peer-to-peer, sensor and social networks; and
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 6.301, 6.302; permission of instructor
efficient data storage/retrieval in a distributed
storage network.
See description under subject 1.203J. Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
D. Shah
R. C. Larson, A. R. Odoni, A. I. Barnett
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Following a brief classroom discussion of

relevant principles, each student completes
the paper design of several advanced circuits
such as multiplexers, sample-and-holds,
gain-controlled amplifiers, analog multipliers,
107 subjects 6.245 to 6.331

digital-to-analog or analog-to-digital converters, matrix solution techniques; Newton methods for 6.344 Digital Image Processing
S C I E N C E
and power amplifiers. One of each student's nonlinear problems; discretization methods for Prereq: 6.003, 6.041
designs is presented to the class, and one may ordinary, time-periodic and partial differential G (Spring)
be built and evaluated. Associated laboratory equations; fast methods for partial differential 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
emphasizing the use of modern analog build- equations and integral equations, techniques for
Digital images as two-dimensional signals. Digi-
ing blocks. Enrollment limited. 12 Engineering model order reduction of dynamical systems and
tal signal processing theories used for digital im-
C O M P U T E R
Design Points. approaches for molecular dynamics.

age processing, including one-dimensional and
Staff L. Daniel, J. K. White
two-dimensional convolution, Fourier transform,
discrete Fourier transform, and discrete cosine
6.332, 6.333 Advanced Topics in Circuits 6.337J Introduction to Numerical Methods
transform. Image processing basics. Image en-
hancement. Image restoration. Image coding and
G (Fall, Spring) Prereq: 18.03 or 18.034; 18.06, 18.700, or
compression. Video processing including video
Not offered regularly; consult department 18.701
coding and compression. Additional topics in-
A N D

cluding digital high-definition television systems.
Can be repeated for credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
J. S. Lim
Advanced study of topics in circuits. Specific See description under subject 18.335J.
focus varies from year to year. Consult depart- S. G. Johnson 6.345J Automatic Speech Recognition
ment for details. (Same subject as HST.728J)
Consult Department 6.338J Parallel Computing Prereq: 6.003, 6.041, or permission of instructor
(Same subject as 18.337J) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
6.334 Power Electronics Prereq: 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701 Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
Prereq: 6.012 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Introduces the rapidly developing fields of auto-
matic speech recognition and spoken language
E L E C T R I C A L
The application of electronics to energy conver- See description under subject 18.337J. processing. Topics include acoustic theory of
sion and control. Modeling, analysis, and control A. Edelman speech production and perception, acoustic-
techniques. Design of power circuits including phonetics, signal representation, acoustic and
inverters, rectifiers, and dc-dc converters. Analy- 6.339J Numerical Methods for Partial language modeling, search, hidden Markov
sis and design of magnetic components and Differential Equations modeling, robustness, adaptation, discrimina-
filters. Characteristics of power semiconductor (Same subject as 2.097J, 16.920J) tive and alternative approaches. Lectures inter-
devices. Numerous application examples, such Prereq: 18.03 or 18.06 spersed with theory and applications. Assign-
as motion control systems, power supplies, and G (Fall) ments include problems, laboratory exercises,
radio-frequency power amplifiers. 6 Engineering 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and a term project. 4 Engineering Design Points.
Design Points. V. W. Zue, J. R. Glass
D. J. Perreault
Q. Wang, J. K. White
6.347, 6.348 Advanced Topics in Signals and
6.335J Fast Methods for Partial Differential and Systems
6.341 Discrete-Time Signal Processing
Integral Equations Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: 6.011
(Same subject as 18.336J) G (Fall, Spring)
Prereq: 6.336, 16.920, 18.085, 18.335, or 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
permission of instructor Can be repeated for credit
G (Fall)
Advanced study of topics in signals and systems.
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Representation, analysis, and design of discrete
Specific focus varies from year to year.
time signals and systems. Decimation, interpola-
See description under subject 18.336J. Consult Department
tion, and sampling rate conversion. Noise shap-
A. Townsend
ing. Flowgraph structures for DT systems. Lattice
6.374 Analysis and Design of Digital Integrated
filters. Time- and frequency-domain design
6.336J Introduction to Numerical Simulation Circuits
techniques for IIR and FIR filters. Parametric sig-
(Same subject as 2.096J, 16.910J) Prereq: 6.012, 6.004
nal modeling, linear prediction, and the relation
Prereq: 18.03 or 18.06 G (Fall)
to lattice filters. Discrete Fourier transform (DFT).
Computation of the DFT including FFT algorithms.
Short-time Fourier analysis and relation to filter Device and circuit level optimization of digital
Introduction to computational techniques for banks. Multirate techniques. Perfect reconstruc- building blocks. MOS device models including
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
the simulation of a large variety of engineering tion filter banks and their relation to wavelets. Deep Sub-Micron effects. Circuit design styles
and engineered systems. Applications drawn Hilbert transforms and cepstral analysis. for logic, arithmetic, and sequential blocks. Es-
from aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and A. V. Oppenheim timation and minimization of energy consump-
chemical engineering, biology, and materials tion. Interconnect models and parasitics, device
science. Topics: mathematical formulations; sizing and logical effort, timing issues (clock
network problems; sparse direct and iterative skew and jitter), and active clock distribution
108
techniques. Memory architectures, circuits dence. Multivariate normal distribution. Abstract
C O U R S E
(sense amplifiers), and devices. Testing of inte- Probabilistic Systems and integration, expectation, and related conver-
grated circuits. Extensive custom and standard Communication gence results. Moment generating and charac-
cell layout and simulation in design projects and teristic functions. Bernoulli and Poisson process.
software labs. 4 Engineering Design Points. 6.431 Applied Probability Finite-state Markov chains. Convergence notions
A. P. Chandrakasan, V. Sze, T. Xanthopoulos (Subject meets with 6.041) and their relations. Limit theorems. Familiarity
6
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) with elementary notions in probability and real
6.375 Complex Digital Systems Design G (Fall, Spring) analysis is desirable.
Prereq: 6.004 4-0-8 J. N. Tsitsiklis, D. Gamarnik
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Credit cannot also be received for 18.440
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 6.437 Inference and Information
Meets with undergraduate subject 6.041.
5-5-2 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 6.041 or 6.436
Requires the completion of additional advanced
G (Spring)
Introduction to the design and implementation home problems.
of large-scale digital systems using hardware D. P. Bertsekas, J. N. Tsitsiklis
description languages and high-level synthesis Introduction to principles of Bayesian and non-
tools in conjunction with standard commercial 6.434J Statistics for Engineers and Scientists Bayesian statistical inference. Hypothesis test-
electronic design automation (EDA) tools. Em- (Same subject as 16.391J) ing and parameter estimation, sufficient statis-
phasizes modular and robust designs, reusable Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), 18.06, 6.431, or tics; exponential families. EM agorithm. Log-loss
modules, correctness by construction, archi- permission of instructor inference criterion, entropy and model capacity.
tectural exploration, meeting area and timing Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) Kullback-Leibler distance and information geom-
constraints, and developing functional field- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered etry. Asymptotic analysis and large deviations
programmable gate array (FPGA) prototypes. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit theory. Model order estimation; nonparametric
Extensive use of CAD tools in weekly labs serve statistics. Computational issues and approxima-
Provides a rigorous introduction to fundamen-
as preparation for a multi-person design project tion techniques; Monte Carlo methods. Selected
tals of statistics motivated by engineering ap-
on multi-million gate FPGAs. Enrollment may be special topics such as universal prediction and
plications and emphasizing the informed use of
limited. 12 Engineering Design Points. compression.
modern statistical software. Topics include suffi-
Arvind P. Golland, G. W. Wornell
cient statistics, exponential families, estimation,
hypothesis testing, measures of performance,
6.376 Bioelectronics 6.438 Algorithms for Inference
and notion of optimality.
Prereq: 6.301 Prereq: 6.041 or 6.436; 18.06
M. Win, J. N. Tsitsiklis
G (Fall) G (Fall)
6.435 System Identification
Comprehensive introduction to analog micro- Prereq: 6.241, 6.432 Introduction to statistical inference with proba-
electronic design with an emphasis on ultra-low- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered bilistic graphical models. Covers directed and
power electronics, biomedical electronics, and Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) undirected graphical models, factor graphs, and
bio-inspired electronics. Device physics of the 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Gaussian models; hidden Markov models, linear
MOS transistor, including subthreshold opera- dynamical systems.; sum-product and junction
Mathematical models of systems from observa-
tion and scaling to nanometer processes. Ultra- tree algorithms; forward-backward algorithm,
tions of their behavior. Time series, state-space,
low-noise, RF, sensor, actuator, and feedback Kalman filtering and smoothing; and min-sum
and input-output models. Model structures,
circuits. System examples vary from year to year algorithm and Viterbi algorithm. Presents
parametrization, and identifiability. Nonpara-
and include implantable and noninvasive bio- variational methods, mean-field theory, and
metric methods. Prediction error methods for
medical systems, circuits inspired by neurobiol- loopy belief propagation; and particle methods
parameter estimation, convergence, consis-
ogy or cell biology, micromechanical systems and filtering. Includes building graphical models
tency, andasymptotic distribution. Relations
(MEMS), and biological sensing and actuating from data; parameter estimation, Baum-Welch
to maximum likelihood estimation. Recursive
systems. Class project involves a complete de- algorithm; structure learning; and selected
estimation; relation to Kalman filters; structure
sign of a VLSI chip, including layout, verification, special topics.
determination; order estimation; Akaike crite-
design-rule checking, and SPICE simulation. 8 P. Golland, G. W. Wornell, D. Shah
rion; and bounded but unknown noise models.
Robustness and practical issues.
R. Sarpeshkar 6.440 Essential Coding Theory
M. A. Dahleh
Prereq: 6.006, 6.045
6.436J Fundamentals of Probability
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
G (Fall) Introduces the theory of error-correcting codes.

4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Focuses on the essential results in the area,
taught from first principles. Special focus on
Introduction to probability theory. Probability
results of asymptotic or algorithmic signifi-
spaces and measures. Discrete and continuous
cance. Principal topics include construction and
random variables. Conditioning and indepen-
existence results for error-correcting codes;
109 subjects 6.332 to 6.440

limitations on the combinatorial performance computation, quantum data compression, interference, and polarization entanglement.
S C I E N C E
of error-correcting codes; decoding algorithms; quantum entanglement, capacity of quantum Quantum systems theory: optimum binary detec-
and applications to other areas of mathematics channels, and quantum cryptography and the tion; quantum precision measurements; quan-
and computer science. proof of its security. Prior knowledge of quantum tum cryptography; and quantum teleportation.
M. Sudan, D. Moshkovitz mechanics required. J. H. Shapiro
Information: P. W. Shor
C O M P U T E R
6.441 Information Theory 6.454 Graduate Seminar in Area I

Prereq: 6.041 6.450 Principles of Digital Communication Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Spring) Prereq: 6.011 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Mathematical definitions of information mea-
sures, convexity, continuity, and variational Communication sources and channels; data
properties. Lossless source coding; variable- compression; entropy and the AEP; Lempel-Ziv Student-run advanced graduate seminar with
A N D
length and block compression; Slepian-Wolf universal coding; scalar and vector quantization; focus on topics in communications, control,
theorem; ergodic sources and Shannon- L2 waveforms; signal space and its representa- signal processing, optimization. Participants
McMillan theorem. Hypothesis testing, large tion by sampling and other expansions; aliasing; give presentations outside of their own research
deviations and I-projection. Fundamental limits the Nyquist criterion; PAM and QAM modula- to expose colleagues to topics not covered
of block coding for noisy channels: capacity, tion; Gaussian noise and random processes; in the usual curriculum. Recent topics have
dispersion, finite blocklength bounds. Coding detection and optimal receivers; fading channels included compressed sensing, MDL principle,
with feedback. Joint source-channel problem. and wireless communication; introduction to communication complexity, linear programming
Rate-distortion theory, vector quantizers. Ad- communication system design. decoding, biology in EECS, distributed hypoth-
vanced topics include Gelfand-Pinsker problem, M. Medard, L. Zheng esis testing, algorithms for random satisfaction
multiple access channels, broadcast channels problems, and cryptogaphy. Open to advanced
(depending on available time). 6.452 Principles of Wireless Communication students from all areas of EECS. Limited to 12.
E L E C T R I C A L
M. Medard, Y. Polyanskiy, L. Zheng Prereq: 6.450 L. Zheng, D. Shah

6.442 Optical Networks Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) 6.456 Array Processing
Prereq: 6.041, 6.042 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 6.341; 2.687, or 6.011 and 18.06
G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Introduction to design, analysis, and funda-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
mental limits of wireless transmission systems.
Introduces the fundamental and practical as- Wireless channel and system models; fading
pects of optical network technology, architec- and diversity; resource management and power Adaptive and non-adaptive processing of signals
ture, design and analysis tools and techniques. control; multiple-antenna and MIMO systems; received at arrays of sensors. Deterministic
The treatment of optical networks are from the space-time codes and decoding algorithms; beamforming, space-time random processes,
architecture and system design points of view. multiple-access techniques and multiuser detec- optimal and adaptive algorithms, and the sensi-
Optical hardware technologies are introduced tion; broadcast codes and precoding; cellular tivity of algorithm performance to modeling er-
and characterized as fundamental network and ad-hoc network topologies; OFDM and rors and limited data. Methods of improving the
building blocks on which optical transmis- ultrawideband systems; architectural issues. robustness of algorithms to modeling errors and
sion systems and network architectures are G. W. Wornell, L. Zheng limited data are derived. Advanced topics in-
based. Beyond the Physical Layer, the higher clude an introduction to matched field process-
network layers (Media Access Control, Network 6.453 Quantum Optical Communication ing and physics-based methods of estimating
and Transport Layers) are treated together as Prereq: 6.011, 18.06 signal statistics. Homework exercises providing
integral parts of network design. Performance Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) the opportunity to implement and analyze the
metrics, analysis and optimization techniques Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered performance of algorithms in processing data
are developed to help guide the creation of high 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit supplied during the course.
performance complex optical networks. J. Preisig
Quantum optics: Dirac notation quantum
V. W. S. Chan
mechanics; harmonic oscillator quantization;
number states, coherent states, and squeezed
6.443J Quantum Information Science
states; radiation field quantization and quantum
field propagation; P-representation and classi-
Prereq: 18.435
cal fields. Linear loss and linear amplification:
G (Spring, Summer)
commutator preservation and the Uncertainty
Principle; beam splitters; phase-insensitive and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Examines quantum computation and quantum phase-sensitive amplifiers. Quantum photodetec-

information. Topics include quantum circuits, tion: direct detection, heterodyne detection, and
the quantum Fourier transform and search homodyne detection. Second-order nonlinear
algorithms, the quantum operations formalism, optics: phasematched interactions; optical para-
quantum error correction, Calderbank-Shor-Ste- metric amplifiers; generation of squeezed states,
ane and stabilizer codes, fault tolerant quantum photon-twin beams, non-classical fourth-order
110
6.524J Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue 6.544, 6.545 Advanced Topics in BioEECS
C O U R S E
Bioelectrical Engineering Biomechanics Prereq: Permission of instructor
(Same subject as 2.798J, 3.971J, 10.537J, G (Fall, Spring)
6.503 Foundations of Algorithms and 20.410J) Not offered regularly; consult department
Computational Techniques in Systems Biology Prereq: Biology (GIR); 2.002, 2.006, 6.013, 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Subject meets with 6.581J, 20.482J) 10.301, or 10.302 Can be repeated for credit
6
Prereq: 6.021, 6.034, 6.046, 6.336, 18.417, or G (Fall)
Advanced study of topics in BioEECS. Specific
permission of instructor 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
focus varies from year to year. Consult depart-
See description under subject 20.410J. ment for details.
R. D. Kamm, K. Van Vliet Consult Department
3-0-9
Illustrates computational approaches to solving 6.525J Medical Device Design 6.551J Acoustics of Speech and Hearing
problems in systems biology. Uses a series of (Same subject as 2.75J) (Same subject as HST.714J)
case studies to demonstrate how an effective (Subject meets with 2.750J, 6.025J) Prereq: 8.03, 6.003; or permission of instructor
match between the statement of a biological Prereq: 2.72, 6.071, 6.115, or permission of G (Fall)
problem and the selection of an appropriate al- instructor 4-1-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
gorithm or computational technique can lead to G (Fall)
Provides background for understanding how the
fundamental advances. Covers several discrete 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
acoustics and mechanics of the speech produc-
and numerical algorithms used in simulation,
See description under subject 2.75J. tion and auditory systems define what sounds
feature extraction, and optimization for molecu-
A. H. Slocum, C. G. Sodini we are capable of producing and what sounds we
lar, network, and systems models in biology.
can sense. Particular focus on the acoustic cues
Students taking graduate version complete
6.541J Speech Communication used in determining the direction of a sound
(Same subject as 24.968J, HST.710J) source; the mechanisms involved in speech
B. Tidor, J. K. White
Prereq: Permission of instructor production; the mechanisms used by the audi-
G (Spring) tory system to transduce and analyze sounds;
6.521J Cellular Biophysics
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and sound perception (absolute detection,
discrimination, masking, and auditory frequency
(Subject meets with 2.791J, 6.021J, 20.370J) Survey of human speech communication with
selectivity). 4 Engineering Design Points.
Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 18.03; 2.005, 6.002, special emphasis on the sound patterns of natu-
L. D. Braida, S. S. Ghosh, J. J. Rosowski, C. Shera
6.003, 6.071, 10.301, 20.110, or permission of ral languages. Acoustic theory of speech produc-
instructor tion; physiologic and acoustic descriptions of
6.552J Signal Processing by the Auditory
G (Fall) phonetic features, prosody, speech perception,
System: Perception
5-2-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit speech respiration, and speech motor control.
Applications to recognition and generation of
Meets with undergraduate subject 6.021J. Re- Prereq: 6.003; 6.041 or 6.431; or permission of
speech by machine and to speech disorders.
quires the completion of more advanced home instructor
Recommended prerequisite: mathematical back-
problems and/or an additional project. Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
ground equivalent to 6.003.
D. M. Freeman, J. Han, T. Heldt, J. Voldman, Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
L. D. Braida, S. S. Ghosh, R. E. Hillman,
M. F. Yanik 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
S. Shattuck-Hufnagel
Studies information processing performance of
6.522J Quantitative Physiology: Organ
6.542J Laboratory on the Physiology, Acoustics, the human auditory system in relation to current
Transport Systems
and Perception of Speech physiological knowledge. Examines mathemati-
(Same subject as 24.966J, HST.712J) cal models for the quantification of auditory-
Prereq: Permission of instructor based behavior and the relation between be-
HST.542J)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered havior and peripheral physiology, reflecting the
Prereq: 2.006 or 6.013; 6.021
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) tono-topic organization and stochastic responses
G (Spring)
2-2-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit of the auditory system. Mathematical models of
psychophysical relations, incorporating quantita-
Experimental investigations of speech process-
Application of the principles of energy and mass tive knowledge of physiological transformations
es. Topics: measurement of articulatory move-
flow to major human organ systems. Mecha- by the peripheral auditory system.
ments; measurements of pressures and airflows
nisms of regulation and homeostasis. Ana- L. D. Braida
in speech production; computer-aided waveform
tomical, physiological and pathophysiological
analysis and spectral analysis of speech; syn-
features of the cardiovascular, respiratory and 6.555J Biomedical Signal and Image Processing
thesis of speech; perception and discrimination
renal systems. Systems, features and devices (Same subject as 16.456J, HST.582J)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
of speechlike sounds; speech prosody; models

that are most illuminated by the methods of Prereq: 6.003, 2.004, 16.004, or 18.085
for speech recognition; speech development;
physical sciences. Laboratory work includes G (Spring)
and other topics. Recommended prerequisites:
some animal studies. Students taking graduate 3-4-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
6.002 or 18.03. 4 Engineering Design Points.
version complete additional assignments.
L. D. Braida, S. Shattuck-Hufnagel See description under subject HST.582J.
J. Greenberg, E. Adalsteinsson, W. Wells
111 subjects 6.441 to 6.555J

6.556J Data Acquisition and Image feature extraction, and optimization for molecu- theory. Propagation of Gaussian beams and laser
S C I E N C E
Reconstruction in MRI lar, network, and systems models in biology. resonator design. Optical waveguides and optical
(Same subject as HST.580J) Students taking graduate version complete fibers. Optical waveguide and photonic devices.
Prereq: 6.011 additional assignments. J. G. Fujimoto
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered B. Tidor, J. K. White
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) 6.632 Electromagnetic Wave Theory
C O M P U T E R
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 6.589J Principles of Synthetic Biology Prereq: 6.013, 6.630, or 8.07
(Same subject as 20.405J) G (Spring)
Applies analysis of signals and noise in linear
(Subject meets with 6.580J, 20.305J) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
systems, sampling, and Fourier properties to
Prereq: None
magnetic resonance (MR) imaging acquisition Solutions to Maxwell equations and physical
G (Fall)
and reconstruction. Provides adequate founda- interpretation. Topics include waves in media,
3-0-9
tion for MR physics to enable study of RF excita- equivalence principle, duality and comple-
tion design, efficient Fourier sampling, parallel See description under subject 20.405J. mentarity, Huygens’ principle, Fresnel and
A N D
encoding, reconstruction of non-uniformly R. Weiss Fraunhofer diffraction, radiation and dyadic

sampled data, and the impact of hardware imper- Green's functions, scattering, metamateri-
fections on reconstruction performance. Surveys als, and plasmonics, mode theory, dielectric
active areas of MR research. Assignments include Electrodynamics waveguides, and resonators. Examples deal
MATLAB-based work with real data. Includes visit with limiting cases of electromagnetic theory,
to a scan site for human MR studies. 6.608J Introduction to Particle Accelerators multi-port elements, filters and antennas. Dis-
E. Adalsteinsson (Same subject as 8.277J) cusses current topics in microwave and photonic
Prereq: 6.013 or 8.07; permission of instructor devices.
6.561J Fields, Forces, and Flows in Biological Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered M. R. Watts
Systems Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
(Same subject as 2.795J, 10.539J, 20.430J, Units arranged 6.634J Nonlinear Optics
E L E C T R I C A L
HST.544J) Can be repeated for credit (Same subject as 8.431J)

Prereq: 6.013, 2.005, 10.302, or permission of Prereq: 6.013 or 8.07
instructor See description under subject 8.277J. G (Spring)
G (Fall) W. Barletta 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
6.630 Electromagnetics Techniques of nonlinear optics with emphasis
See description under subject 20.430J. Prereq: 6.003 or 6.007 on fundamentals for research and engineering
M. Bathe, A. J. Grodzinsky, R. D. Kamm Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered in optics, photonics, and spectroscopy. Electro
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) optic modulators, harmonic generation, and
6.580J Principles of Synthetic Biology 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit frequency conversion devices. Nonlinear effects
(Same subject as 20.305J) Credit cannot also be received for 6.013 in optical fibers including self-phase modula-
(Subject meets with 6.589J, 20.405J) tion, nonlinear wave propagation, and solitons.
Prereq: None Explores electromagnetic phenomena in modern Interaction of light with matter, laser operation,
U (Fall) applications, including wireless and optical com- density matrix techniques, nonlinear spectrosco-
3-0-9 munications, circuits, computer interconnects pies, and femtosecond optics.
and peripherals, microwave communications J. G. Fujimoto
See description under subject 20.305J. and radar, antennas, sensors, micro-electrome-
R. Weiss chanical systems, and power generation and 6.637 Optical Signals, Devices, and Systems
transmission. Fundamentals include quasistatic (Subject meets with 6.161)
6.581J Foundations of Algorithms and and dynamic solutions to Maxwell's equations; Prereq: 6.003
Computational Techniques in Systems Biology waves, radiation, and diffraction; coupling to G (Fall)
(Same subject as 20.482J) media and structures; guided and unguided 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Subject meets with 6.503) waves; modal expansions; resonance; acoustic
Prereq: 6.021, 6.034, 6.046, 6.336, 7.91, analogs; and forces, power, and energy. Principles of operation and applications of de-
18.417, or permission of instructor L. Daniel, M. R. Watts vices and systems for optical signal generation,
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) transmission, detection, storage, processing
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 6.631 Optics and Photonics and display. Topics include review of the basic
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 6.013 or 8.07 properties of electromagnetic waves; coherence
G (Fall) and interference; diffraction and holography;
Illustrates computational approaches to solving
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Fourier optics; coherent and incoherent imaging
problems in systems biology. Uses a series of
and signal processing systems; optical proper-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
case studies to demonstrate how an effective Introduction to fundamental concepts and ties of materials; lasers and LEDs; electro-optic
match between the statement of a biological techniques of optics, photonics, and fiber optics. and acousto-optic light modulators; photorefrac-
problem and the selection of an appropriate al- Review of Maxwell's equations, light propaga- tive and liquid-crystal light modulation; spatial
gorithm or computational technique can lead to tion, and reflection from dielectrics mirrors and light modulators and displays; optical wave-
fundamental advances. Covers several discrete filters. Interferometers, filters, and optical imag- guides and fiber-optic communication systems;
and numerical algorithms used in simulation, ing systems. Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffraction photodetectors; 2-D and 3-D optical storage
112
technologies; adaptive optical systems; role of 6.651J Introduction to Plasma Physics I 6.690 Introduction to Electric Power Systems
C O U R S E
optics in next-generation computers. Student (Same subject as 8.613J, 22.611J) (Subject meets with 6.061)
research paper on a specific contemporary topic Prereq: 6.013, 8.07, or 22.105; 18.04 or Coreq: Prereq: 6.002, 6.013
required. Recommended prerequisites: 6.007 18.075 Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
or 8.03. G (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
C. Warde 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
6
See description under subject 22.611J. Electric circuit theory with application to
6.641 Electromagnetic Fields, Forces, and
A. White power handling electric circuits. Modeling and
Motion
behavior of electromechanical devices, includ-
Prereq: 6.013
6.652J Introduction to Plasma Physics II ing magnetic circuits, motors, and generators.
G (Fall)
(Same subject as 8.614J, 22.612J) Operational fundamentals of synchronous,
Prereq: 6.651J, 8.613J, or 22.611J induction and DC machinery. Interconnection
Electric and magnetic quasistatic forms of G (Spring) of generators and motors with electric power
Maxwell's equations applied to dielectric, 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit transmission and distribution circuits. Power
conduction, and magnetization boundary value generation, including alternative and sustain-
problems. Electromagnetic forces, force densi- able sources. Students taking graduate version
Staff
ties, and stress tensors, including magnetiza- complete additional assignments.
tion and polarization. Thermodynamics of J. L. Kirtley, Jr.
6.673 Introduction to Numerical Simulation in
electromagnetic fields, equations of motion, and
Electrical Engineering
energy conservation. Applications to synchro- 6.695J Engineering, Economics and Regulation
Prereq: 6.012 or 6.013
nous, induction, and commutator machines; of the Electric Power Sector
sensors and transducers; microelectrome- (Same subject as 15.032J, ESD.162J)
chanical systems; propagation and stability of Prereq: Permission of instructor
electromechanical waves; and charge transport G (Spring)
phenomena. Selection of a simulation model and physical 3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
M. Zahn, J. H. Lang approximations. Solution of nonlinear coupled
PDEs in 1-D through finite difference and finite
I. Perez-Arriaga, C. Knittel
6.642 Continuum Electromechanics element methods, Newton's method, and
Prereq: 6.641 or permission of instructor variants. Finite difference and finite element
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) methods in 2-D and sparse matrix methods em-
Solid-State Materials and Devices
phasizing conjugate gradient algorithms. Semi-
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit conductor devices used as primary examples;
6.701 Introduction to Nanoelectronics
additional examples drawn from E&M modeling,
Laws, approximations, and relations of con- (Subject meets with 6.719)
nonlinear pulse propagation, and laser physics.
tinuum mechanics. Mechanical and electrome- Prereq: 6.003
P. L. Hagelstein
chanical transfer relations. Statics and dynamics U (Fall)
of electromechanical systems having a static 4-0-8
6.685 Electric Machines
equilibrium. Electromechanical flows. Field
Prereq: 6.061 or 6.690; or permission of Transistors at the nanoscale. Quantization,
coupling with thermal and molecular diffusion.
instructor wavefunctions, and Schrodinger's equation. In-
Electrokinetics. Streaming interactions. Applica-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered troduction to electronic properties of molecules,
tion to materials processing, magnetohydro-
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) carbon nanotubes, and crystals. Energy band
dynamic and electrohydrodynamic pumps and
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit formation and the origin of metals, insulators
generators, ferrohydrodynamics, physiochemi-
cal systems, heat transfer, continuum feedback and semiconductors. Ballistic transport, Ohm's
Treatment of electromechanical transducers,
control, electron beam devices, and plasma law, ballistic versus traditional MOSFETs, funda-
rotating and linear electric machines. Lumped-
dynamics. mental limits to computation.
parameter electromechanics. Power flow using
M. Zahn M. A. Baldo
Poynting's theorem, force estimation using the
Maxwell stress tensor and Principle of virtual
6.644, 6.645 Advanced Topics in Applied 6.717J Design and Fabrication of
work. Development of analytical techniques
Physics Microelectromechanical Systems
for predicting device characteristics: energy
conversion density, efficiency; and of system
G (Fall, Spring) (Subject meets with 2.372J, 6.777J)
interaction characteristics: regulation, stability,
Not offered regularly; consult department Prereq: 6.003 or 2.003, Physics II (GIR); or
controllability, and response. Use of electric
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit permission of instructor
machines in drive systems. Problems taken from
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Can be repeated for credit U (Spring)

current research.
3-0-9
J. L. Kirtley, Jr.
Advanced study of topics in applied physics.
Specific focus varies from year to year. Consult Provides an introduction to microsystem design.
department for details. Covers material properties, microfabrication
Consult Department technologies, structural behavior, sensing
methods, electromechanical actuation, thermal

actuation and control, multi-domain modeling, 6.730 Physics for Solid-State Applications 6.735, 6.736 Advanced Topics in Materials,
S C I E N C E
noise, and microsystem packaging. Applies Prereq: 6.013, 6.728 Devices, and Nanotechnology
microsystem modeling, and manufacturing G (Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
principles to the design and analysis a variety of 5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, Spring)
microscale sensors and actuators (e.g., optical Not offered regularly; consult department
Classical and quantum models of electrons
MEMS, bioMEMS, and inertial sensors). Empha- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and lattice vibrations in solids, emphasizing
C O M P U T E R
sizes modeling and simulation in the design Can be repeated for credit
physical models for elastic properties, electronic
process. Students taking the graduate version
transport, and heat capacity. Crystal lattices, Advanced study of topics in materials, devices,
electronic energy band structures, phonon dis- and nanotechnology. Specific focus varies from
Design Points.
persion relatons, effective mass theorem, semi- year to year.
D. Weinstein
classical equations of motion, electron scatter- Consult Department
ing and semiconductor optical properties. Band
6.719 Nanoelectronics
structure and transport properties of selected 6.763 Applied Superconductivity
A N D

semiconductors. Connection of quantum theory Prereq: 6.728
Prereq: 6.003
of solids with quasi-Fermi levels and Boltzmann Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
G (Fall)
transport used in device modeling. Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)

T. P. Orlando, R. Ram, Q. Hu 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Meets with undergraduate subject 6.701, but
Phenomenological approach to superconductiv-
requires the completion of additional/different 6.731 Semiconductor Optoelectronics: Theory
ity, with emphasis on superconducting electron-
homework assignments and or projects. See and Design
ics. Electrodynamics of superconductors, Lon-
subject description under 6.701. Prereq: 6.728, 6.012
don's model, and flux quantization. Josephson
M. A. Baldo Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
junctions and superconducting quantum devices
and detectors.Quantized circuits for quantum
6.720J Integrated Microelectronic Devices 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
computing. Overview of type-II superconductors,
E L E C T R I C A L

Focuses on the physics of the interaction of critical magnetic fields, pinning, and microscop-
Prereq: 6.012 or 3.42
photons with semiconductor materials. Uses ic theory of superconductivity.
G (Fall)
the band theory of solids to calculate the ab- T. P. Orlando
sorption and gain of semiconductor media; and
Covers physics of microelectronic semiconductor uses rate equation formalism to develop the 6.772 Compound Semiconductor and
devices for silicon integrated circuit applica- concepts of laser threshold, population inver- Heterostructure Devices
tions. Topics include semiconductor fundamen- sion, and modulation response. Presents theory Prereq: 6.012
tals, p-n junction, metal-oxide semiconductor and design for photodetectors, solar cells, Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
structure, metal-semiconductor junction, MOS modulators, amplifiers, and lasers. Introduces Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
field-effect transistor, and bipolar junction tran- noise models for semiconductor devices, and 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
sistor. Emphasizes physical understanding of applications of optoelectronic devices to fiber
Physics, modeling, and application of compound
device operation through energy band diagrams optic communications.
semiconductors (primarily III-Vs and Si-Ge)
and short-channel MOSFET device design. Out- R. J. Ram
in high speed electronic, optoelectronic, and
lines issues in modern device scaling. Includes
photonic devices and ICs. The materials palette;
device characterization exercises. 2 Engineering 6.732 Physics of Solids
energy band and effective mass concepts;
Design Points. Prereq: 6.730 or 8.231
theory and practice of III-V and Si-Ge hetero-
D. A. Antoniadis, J. A. del Alamo, H. L. Tuller G (Fall)
junctions, quantum structures, and strained
layers; metal-semiconductor diodes and field
6.728 Applied Quantum and Statistical Physics
Continuation of 6.730 emphasizing applica- effect transistors (MESFETs); heterojunction field
Prereq: 6.003, 18.06
tions-related physical issues in solids. Topics: effect transistors (HFETs) and bipolar transis-
G (Fall)
electronic structure and energy band diagrams tors (HBTs); dielectric waveguides and photonic
of semiconductors, metals, and insulators; lattices; LEDs, laser diodes, photodetectors, and
Elementary quantum mechanics and statistical Fermi surfaces; dynamics of electrons; classical other optoelectronic devices; heterogeneous
physics. Introduces applied quantum physics. diffusive transport phenomena such as electrical integration with Si.
Emphasizes experimental basis for quantum me- and thermal conduction and thermoelectric phe- C. G. Fonstad, Jr., T. A. Palacios
chanics. Applies Schrodinger's equation to the nomena; quantum transport in tunneling and
free particle, tunneling, the harmonic oscillator, ballistic devices; optical properties of metals, 6.774 Physics of Microfabrication: Front End
and hydrogen atom. Variational methods. El- semiconductors, and insulators; photon-lattice Processing
ementary statistical physics; Fermi-Dirac, Bose- interactions; optical devices based on interband Prereq: 6.152
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Einstein, and Boltzmann distribution functions. and intersubband transitions; magnetic proper- G (Fall)
Simple models for metals, semiconductors, and ties of solids; exchange energy and magnetic 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
devices such as electron microscopes, scanning ordering; magneto-oscillatory phenomena;
Presents advanced physical models and
tunneling microscope, thermonic emitters, quantum Hall effect; superconducting phenom-
practical aspects of front-end microfabrica-
atomic force microscope, and more. ena and simple models.
tion processes, such as oxidation, diffusion,
P. L. Hagelstein, T. P. Orlando, K. K. Berggren Q. Hu
114
ion implantation, chemical vapor deposition, 6.780J Control of Manufacturing Processes
C O U R S E
atomic layer deposition, etching, and epitaxy. (Same subject as 2.830J, ESD.63J) Computer Science
Covers topics relevant to CMOS, bipolar, and Prereq: 2.008, 6.041, 6.152, or 15.064
optoelectronic device fabrication, including high G (Spring) 6.801 Machine Vision
k gate dielectrics, gate etching, implant-damage 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Subject meets with 6.866)
enhanced diffusion, advanced metrology, stress Prereq: 6.003 or permission of instructor
6
effects on oxidation, non-planar and nanow- Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall)
D. E. Hardt, D. S. Boning
ire device fabrication, SiGe and fabrication of Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
process-induced strained Si. Exposure to CMOS 3-0-9
6.781J Nanostructure Fabrication
process integration concepts, and impacts of
(Same subject as 2.391J) Deriving a symbolic description of the environ-
processing on device characteristics. Students
Prereq: 6.152, 6.161, or 2.710; or permission of ment from an image. Understanding physics of
use modern process simulation tools.
instructor image formation. Image analysis as an inversion
J. L. Hoyt, L. R. Reif
G (Spring) problem. Binary image processing and filtering
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit of images as preprocessing steps. Recovering
6.775 CMOS Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit
shape, lightness, orientation, and motion. Using
Design Describes current techniques used in analyz-
constraints to reduce the ambiguity. Photo-
Prereq: 6.301 ing and fabricating nanometer-length-scale
metric stereo and extended Gaussian sphere.
G (Spring) structures and devices. Covers fundamentals of
Applications to robotics; intelligent interaction
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit optical, electron (scanning, transmission, and
of machines with their environment. Students
tunneling), and atomic-force microscopy; opti-
A detailed exposition of the principles in- taking the graduate version complete different
cal, electron, ion, and nanoimprint lithography,
volved in designing and optimizing analog and assignments.
templated self-assembly, and resist technology.
mixed-signal circuits in CMOS technologies. B. K. P. Horn
Surveys substrate characterization and prepara-
Small-signal and large-signal models. Systemic
tion, facilities, and metrology requirements
methodology for device sizing and biasing. Basic 6.802J Foundations of Computational and
for nanolithography. Nanodevice processing
circuit building blocks. Operational amplifier de- Systems Biology (New)
methods such as liquid and plasma etching,
sign. Large signal considerations. Principles of (Same subject as 7.36J, 20.390J)
lift-off, electroplating, and ion-implant are also
switched capacitor networks including switched- (Subject meets with 6.874J, 7.91J, 20.490J,
presented. Some applications in nanoelectron-
capacitor and continuous-time integrated filters. HST.506J)
ics, nanomaterials, and nanophotonics are
Basic and advanced A/D and D/A converters, Prereq: Biology (GIR), 6.0002 or 6.01; or 7.05;
discussed.
delta-sigma modulators, RF and other signal pro- or permission of instructor
H. I. Smith, G. Barbastathis, K. K. Berggren
cessing circuits. Design projects on op amps and U (Spring)
subsystems are a required part of the subject. 3-0-9
6.789 Organic Optoelectronics
4 Engineering Design Points.
Prereq: Permission of instructor See description under subject 7.36J.
H. S. Lee, C. G. Sodini
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered C. Burge, E. Fraenkel, D. Gifford
4-1-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 6.803 The Human Intelligence Enterprise
(Same subject as 2.372J) Examines optical and electronic processes in
(Subject meets with 2.374J, 6.717J) organic molecules and polymers that govern
U (Spring)
Prereq: 6.003 or 2.003, Physics II (GIR); or the behavior of practical organic optoelectronic
3-0-9
permission of instructor devices. Electronic structure of a single organic
G (Spring) molecule is used as a guide to the electronic Analyzes seminal work directed at the devel-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit behavior of organic aggregate structures. opment of a computational understanding of
Emphasis on use of organic thin films in active human intelligence, such as work on learn-
Provides an introduction to microsystem design.
organic devices including organic LEDs, solar ing, language, vision, event representation,
Covers material properties, microfabrication
cells, photodetectors, transistors, chemical sen- commonsense reasoning, self reflection, story
technologies, structural behavior, sensing
sors, memory cells, electrochromic devices, as understanding, and analogy. Reviews visionary
methods, electromechanical actuation, thermal
well as xerography and organic nonlinear optics. ideas of Turing, Minsky, and other influential
actuation and control, multi-domain modeling,
Reaching the ultimate miniaturization limit of thinkers. Examines the implications of work on
noise, and microsystem packaging. Applies
molecular electronics and related nanoscale brain scanning, developmental psychology, and
microsystem modeling, and manufacturing
patterning techniques of organic materials are cognitive psychology. Emphasis on discussion
principles to the design and analysis a variety of
discussed. Laboratory sessions are conducted in and analysis of original papers. Students taking
microscale sensors and actuators (e.g., optical
a research laboratory environment with the goal graduate version complete additional assign-
MEMS, bioMEMS, and inertial sensors). Empha-
of exposing students to material deposition and ments. Enrollment limited.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
sizes modeling and simulation in the design

device testing techniques. P. H. Winston
process. Students taking the graduate version
V. Bulovic
Design Points.
D. Weinstein
115 subjects 6.719 to 6.803

6.804J Computational Cognitive Science 6.813 User Interface Design and ate version complete additional assignments. 6
S C I E N C E
(Same subject as 9.66J) Implementation Engineering Design Points.

(Subject meets with 9.660) (Subject meets with 6.831) F. P. Durand, W. T. Freeman
Prereq: 9.40; 18.05 or 18.440; or permission of Prereq: 6.005 or permission of instructor
instructor U (Spring) 6.816 Multicore Programming
U (Fall) 3-0-9 (Subject meets with 6.836)
C O M P U T E R
3-0-9 Prereq: 6.006

Examines human-computer interaction in the
U (Spring)
See description under subject 9.66J. context of graphical user interfaces. Covers hu-
4-0-8
J. Tenenbaum man capabilities, design principles, prototyping
techniques, evaluation techniques, and the Introduces principles and core techniques
6.805J Foundations of Information Policy implementation of graphical user interfaces. for programming multicore machines. Topics
(Same subject as STS.085J) Includes short programming assignments and include locking, scalability, concurrent data
(Subject meets with STS.487) a semester-long group project. Students taking structures, multiprocessor scheduling, load
A N D
Prereq: Permission of instructor the graduate version also have readings from balancing, and state-of-the-art synchroniza-
U (Fall) current literature and additional assignments. tion techniques, such as transactional memory.
3-0-9 HASS-S Enrollment limited. 6 Engineering Design Points. Includes sequence of programming assignments
R. C. Miller on a large multicore machine, culminating with

Studies the growth of computer and commu-
the design of a highly concurrent "firewall"
nications technology and the new legal and
6.814 Database Systems application. Students taking graduate version
ethical challenges that reflect tensions between
(Subject meets with 6.830) complete additional assignments.
individual rights and societal needs. Topics
Prereq: 6.033; 6.046 or 6.006; or permission of N. Shavit
include computer crime; intellectual property re-
instructor
strictions on software; encryption, privacy, and
U (Fall) 6.819 Advances in Computer Vision (New)
national security; academic freedom and free
3-0-9 (Subject meets with 6.869)
speech. Students meet and question technolo-
E L E C T R I C A L
Prereq: 6.041 or 6.042; 18.06

gists, activists, law enforcement agents, journal- Topics related to the engineering and design
U (Fall)
ists, and legal experts. Instruction and practice of database systems, including data mod-
3-0-9
in oral and written communication provided. els; database and schema design; schema
Students taking graduate version complete ad- normalization and integrity constraints; query Advanced topics in computer vision with a focus
ditional assignments. Enrollment limited. processing; query optimization and cost esti- on the use of machine learning techniques and
H. Abelson, M. Fischer, D. Weitzner mation; transactions; recovery; concurrency applications in graphics and human-computer
control; isolation and consistency; distributed, interface. Covers image representations, texture
6.811 Principles and Practice of Assistive parallel and heterogeneous databases; adaptive models, structure-from-motion algorithms,
Technology databases; trigger systems; pub-sub systems; Bayesian techniques, object and scene recogni-
Prereq: Permission of instructor semi structured data and XML querying. Lecture tion, tracking, shape modeling, and image
U (Fall) and readings from original research papers. databases. Applications may include face
3-4-5 Semester-long project and paper. Students tak- recognition, multimodal interaction, interactive
ing graduate version complete different assign- systems, cinematic special effects, and photore-
Interdisciplinary project-based subject focuses
ments. Enrollment may be limited. 4 Engineering alistic rendering. Covers topics complementary
on the effective practice of assistive and adap-
Design Points. to 6.801. Students taking graduate version
tive technology for individuals with disabilities.
S. R. Madden complete additional assignments.
Lectures cover design methods and problem-
W. T. Freeman, A. Torralba
solving strategies; institutional review boards;
6.815 Digital and Computational Photography
human factors; human-machine interfaces; com-
(Subject meets with 6.865) 6.820 Foundations of Program Analysis
munity perspectives; social and ethical aspects;
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), 6.01 Prereq: 6.035
and assistive technology for motor, cognitive,
U (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
perceptual, and age-related impairments. Prior
3-0-9 Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
knowledge of one or more of the following areas
useful: software; electronics; human-computer Presents fundamentals and applications of hard-
interaction; cognitive science; mechanical engi- ware and software techniques used in digital and Presents major principles and techniques for
neering; control; or MIT hobby shop, MIT PSC, or computational photography, with an emphasis program analysis. Includes formal semantics,
other relevant independent project experience. on software methods. Provides sufficient back- type systems and type-based program analysis,
R. C. Miller ground to implement solutions to photographic abstract interpretation and model checking and
challenges and opportunities. Topics include synthesis. Emphasis on Haskell and Ocaml,
cameras and image formation, image processing but no prior experience in these languages
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and image representations, high-dynamic-range is assumed. Student assignments include

imaging, human visual perception and color, implementing of techniques covered in class,
single view 3-D model reconstruction, morphing, including building simple verifiers.
data-rich photography, super-resolution, and A. Solar-Lezama
image-based rendering. Students taking gradu-
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6.823 Computer System Architecture 6.829 Computer Networks 6.832 Underactuated Robotics
C O U R S E
Prereq: 6.004 Prereq: 6.033 or permission of instructor Prereq: 6.141, 2.12, 2.165, or permission of
G (Spring) G (Fall) instructor
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall)
Introduction to the principles underlying modern Topics on the engineering and analysis of net-
6
computer architecture. Emphasizes the relation- work protocols and architecture, including archi- Covers nonlinear dynamics and control of under-
ship among technology, hardware organization, tectural principles for designing heterogeneous actuated mechanical systems, with an emphasis
and programming systems in the evolution of networks; transport protocols; internet routing on computational methods. Topics include
computer architecture. Topics include pipe- foundations and practice; router design; conges- nonlinear dynamics of passive robots (walkers,
lined, out-of-order, and speculative execution; tion control and network resource management; swimmers, flyers), motion planning, robust
caches, virtual memory and exception handling, wireless networks; network security; naming; and optimal control, reinforcement learning/
superscalar, very long instruction word (VLIW), overlay and peer-to-peer networks. Readings approximate optimal control, and the influence
vector, and multithreaded processors; on-chip from original research papers and Internet RFCs. of mechanical design on control. Includes ex-
networks, memory models, synchronization, and Semester-long project and paper. Enrollment amples from biology and applications to legged
cache coherence protocols for multiprocessors. may be limited. 4 Engineering Design Points. locomotion, compliant manipulation, underwa-
4 Engineering Design Points. H. Balakrishnan ter robots, and flying machines.
Arvind, J. S. Emer, D. Sanchez R. Tedrake
6.830 Database Systems
6.824 Distributed Computer Systems (Subject meets with 6.814) 6.833 The Human Intelligence Enterprise
Engineering Prereq: 6.033; 6.046 or 6.006; or permission of (Subject meets with 6.803)
Prereq: 6.033, permission of instructor instructor Prereq: 6.034
G (Spring) G (Fall) G (Spring)
Abstractions and implementation techniques Topics related to the engineering and design Analyzes seminal work directed at the devel-
for engineering distributed systems: remote of database systems, including data mod- opment of a computational understanding of
procedure call, threads and locking, client/serv- els; database and schema design; schema human intelligence, such as work on learn-
er, peer-to-peer, consistency, fault tolerance, normalization and integrity constraints; query ing, language, vision, event representation,
and security. Readings from current literature. processing; query optimization and cost esti- commonsense reasoning, self reflection, story
Individual laboratory assignments culminate in mation; transactions; recovery; concurrency understanding, and analogy. Reviews visionary
the construction of a fault-tolerant and scalable control; isolation and consistency; distributed, ideas of Turing, Minsky, and other influential
network file system. Programming experience parallel and heterogeneous databases; adaptive thinkers. Examines the implications of work on
with C/C++ required. Enrollment limited. 6 Engi- databases; trigger systems; pub-sub systems; brain scanning, developmental psychology, and
neering Design Points. semi structured data and XML querying. Lecture cognitive psychology. Emphasis on discussion
R. T. Morris, M. F. Kaashoek and readings from original research papers. and analysis of original papers. Requires the
Semester-long project and paper. Students tak- completion of additional exercises and a sub-
6.828 Operating System Engineering ing graduate version complete different assign- stantial term project. Enrollment limited.
Prereq: 6.005, 6.033 ments. Enrollment may be limited. 4 Engineering P. H. Winston
G (Fall) Design Points.
3-6-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit S. R. Madden 6.834J Cognitive Robotics
Fundamental design and implementation is-
6.831 User Interface Design and Prereq: 6.041, 6.042, or 16.09; 16.410, 16.413,
sues in the engineering of operating systems.
Implementation 6.034, or 6.825
Lectures based on the study of a symmetric
(Subject meets with 6.813) G (Spring)
multiprocessor version of UNIX version 6 and
Prereq: 6.005 or permission of instructor 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
research papers. Topics include virtual memory;
G (Spring)
file system; threads; context switches; kernels; See description under subject 16.412J.
interrupts; system calls; interprocess commu- B. C. Williams
nication; coordination, and interaction between Examines human-computer interaction in the
software and hardware. Individual laboratory context of graphical user interfaces. Covers hu- 6.835 Intelligent Multimodal User Interfaces
assignments accumulate in the construction of man capabilities, design principles, prototyping Prereq: 6.034, 6.005, or permission of instructor
a minimal operating system (for an x86-based techniques, evaluation techniques, and the Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
personal computer) that implements the basic implementation of graphical user interfaces. Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
operating system abstractions and a shell. Includes short programming assignments and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Knowledge of programming in the C language is a semester-long group project. Students taking
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Implementation and evaluation of intelligent

a prerequisite. 6 Engineering Design Points. the graduate version also have readings from
multi-modal user interfaces, taught from a
M. F. Kaashoek current literature and additional assignments.
combination of hands-on exercises and papers
Enrollment limited. 6 Engineering Design Points.
from the original literature. Topics include basic
R. C. Miller
technologies for handling speech, vision, pen-
based interaction, and other modalities, as well
117 subjects 6.804J to 6.835

as various techniques for combining modalities. and geometric modeling. The course draws on 6.846 Parallel Computing
S C I E N C E
Substantial readings and a term project, where advanced techniques from computational geom- Prereq: 6.004 or permission of instructor
students build an interface to illustrate one etry, applied mathematics, statistics, scientific G (Spring)
or more themes of the course. 8 Engineering computing and other. Substantial programming Not offered regularly; consult department
Design Points. experience required. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
R. Davis W. Matusik
Introduction to parallel and multicore computer
C O M P U T E R
architecture and programming. Topics include

6.836 Multicore Programming 6.840J Theory of Computation
the design and implementation of multicore
(Subject meets with 6.816) (Same subject as 18.404J)
processors; networking, video, continuum,
Prereq: 6.006 Prereq: 18.310 or 18.062J
particle and graph applications for multicores;
G (Spring) G (Fall)
communication and synchronization algorithms
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course
and mechanisms; locality in parallel computa-
18 students)
Introduces principles and core techniques tions; computational models, including shared
A N D
for programming multicore machines. Topics See description under subject 18.404J. memory, streams, message passing, and data
include locking, scalability, concurrent data M. Sipser parallel; multicore mechanisms for synchroni-
structures, multiprocessor scheduling, load zation, cache coherence, and multithreading.
balancing, and state-of-the-art synchroniza- 6.841J Advanced Complexity Theory Performance evaluation of multicores; compila-
tion techniques, such as transactional memory. (Same subject as 18.405J) tion and runtime systems for parallel comput-
Includes sequence of programming assignments Prereq: 18.404 ing. Substantial project required. 4 Engineering
on a large multicore machine, culminating with Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Design Points.
the design of a highly concurrent "firewall" Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered A. Agarwal
application. Students taking graduate version 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
complete additional assignments. 6.849 Geometric Folding Algorithms: Linkages,
N. Shavit Origami, Polyhedra
D. Moshkovitz
E L E C T R I C A L

6.837 Computer Graphics Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
6.842 Randomness and Computation
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), 6.005; or permission of Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Prereq: 6.046, 6.840
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Covers discrete geometry and algorithms under-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit lying the reconfiguration of foldable structures,
3-0-9
with applications to robotics, manufacturing,
The power and sources of randomness in
Introduction to computer graphics algorithms, and biology. Linkages made from one-dimen-
computation. Connections and applications
software and hardware. Topics include ray sional rods connected by hinges: constructing
to computational complexity, computational
tracing, the graphics pipeline, transformations, polynomial curves, characterizing rigidity,
learning theory, cryptography and combinator-
texture mapping, shadows, sampling, global characterizing unfoldable versus locked, protein
ics. Topics include: probabilistic proofs, uniform
illumination, splines, animation and color. folding. Folding two-dimensional paper (ori-
generation and approximate counting, Fourier
6 Engineering Design Points. gami): characterizing flat foldability, algorithmic
analysis of Boolean functions, computational
F. P. Durand, W. Matusik origami design, one-cut magic trick. Unfolding
learning theory, expander graphs, pseudoran-
and folding three-dimensional polyhedra: edge
dom generators, derandomization.
6.838 Advanced Topics in Computer Graphics unfolding, vertex unfolding, gluings, Alexan-
R. Rubinfeld
Prereq: 6.837 drov's Theorem, hinged dissections.
G (Spring) E. D. Demaine
6.845 Quantum Complexity Theory
Prereq: 6.045, 6.840, 18.435
Can be repeated for credit 6.850 Geometric Computing
Prereq: 6.046
In-depth study of an active research topic in Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
computer graphics. Topics change each term. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Readings from the literature, student presenta-
Introduction to quantum computational com- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tions, short assignments, and a programming
plexity theory, the study of the fundamental
project. Introduction to the design and analysis of algo-
capabilities and limitations of quantum comput-
W. Matusik rithms for geometric problems, in low- and high-
ers. Topics include complexity classes, lower
dimensional spaces. Algorithms: convex hulls,
bounds, communication complexity, proofs and
6.839 Advanced Computer Graphics polygon triangulation, Delaunay triangulation,
advice, and interactive proof systems in the
Prereq: 18.06, 6.005, 6.837, or permission of motion planning, pattern matching. Geometric
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
quantum world; classical simulation of quantum

instructor data structures: point location, Voronoi dia-
circuits. The objective is to bring students to the
G (Spring) grams, Binary Space Partitions. Geometric prob-
research frontier.
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit lems in higher dimensions: linear programming,
S. Aaronson
closest pair problems. High-dimensional nearest
A graduate level course investigates compu-
neighbor search and low-distortion embeddings
tational problems in rendering, animation,
between metric spaces. Geometric algorithms
118
for massive data sets: external memory and of systems whose performance is robust with viruses, electronic voting, Assignments include a
C O U R S E
streaming algorithms. Geometric optimization. respect to conflicts of interest inside the system. group final project. Topics may vary year to year.
P. Indyk Algorithmic focus is on algorithms for equilibria, R. L. Rivest
the complexity of equilibria and fixed points,
6.851 Advanced Data Structures algorithmic tools in mechanism design, learning 6.858 Computer Systems Security
Prereq: 6.046 in games, and the price of anarchy. Prereq: 6.033, 6.005
6
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered K. Daskalakis G (Fall)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 3-6-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 6.854J Advanced Algorithms
Design and implementation of secure computer
More advanced and powerful data structures for systems. Lectures cover attacks that compro-
Prereq: 6.041, 6.042, or 18.440; 6.046
answering several queries on the same data. mise security as well as techniques for achieving
G (Fall)
Such structures are crucial in particular for de- security, based on recent research papers. Top-
signing efficient algorithms. Dictionaries; hash- ics include operating system security, privilege
ing; search trees. Self-adjusting data structures; First-year graduate subject in algorithms. Em- separation, capabilities, language-based secu-
linear search; splay trees; dynamic optimality. phasizes fundamental algorithms and advanced rity, cryptographic network protocols, trusted
Integer data structures; word RAM. Predecessor methods of algorithmic design, analysis, and hardware, and security in web applications and
problem; van Emde Boas priority queues; y-fast implementation. Surveys a variety of computa- mobile phones. Labs involve implementing and
trees; fusion trees. Lower bounds; cell-probe tional models and the algorithms for them. Data compromising a web application that sandboxes
model; round elimination. Dynamic graphs; structures, network flows, linear programming, arbitrary code, and a group final project. 4 Engi-
link-cut trees; dynamic connectivity. Strings; text computational geometry, approximation algo- neering Design Points.
indexing; suffix arrays; suffix trees. Static data rithms, online algorithms, parallel algorithms, N. B. Zeldovich
structures; compact arrays; rank and select. Suc- external memory, streaming algorithms.
cinct data structures; tree encodings; implicit D. R. Karger 6.859J Integer Programming and Combinatorial
data structures. External-memory and cache- Optimization
oblivious data structures; B-trees; buffer trees; 6.856J Randomized Algorithms (Same subject as 15.083J)
tree layout; ordered-file maintenance. Temporal (Same subject as 18.416J) Prereq: 15.081J or permission of instructor
data structures; persistence; retroactivity. Prereq: 6.854J, 6.041 or 6.042J Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
E. D. Demaine Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
6.852J Distributed Algorithms 5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Studies how randomization can be used to make D. J. Bertsimas, A. S. Schulz
Prereq: 6.046
algorithms simpler and more efficient via ran-
G (Fall)
dom sampling, random selection of witnesses, 6.863J Natural Language and the Computer
symmetry breaking, and Markov chains. Models Representation of Knowledge
Design and analysis of concurrent algorithms, of randomized computation. Data structures: (Same subject as 9.611J)
emphasizing those suitable for use in distribut- hash tables, and skip lists. Graph algorithms: Prereq: 6.034
ed networks. Process synchronization, allocation minimum spanning trees, shortest paths, and Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
of computational resources, distributed consen- minimum cuts. Geometric algorithms: convex Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
sus, distributed graph algorithms, election of hulls, linear programming in fixed or arbitrary 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
a leader in a network, distributed termination, dimension. Approximate counting; parallel
Explores the relationship between computer
deadlock detection, concurrency control, com- algorithms; online algorithms; derandomization
representation of knowledge and the structure
munication, and clock synchronization. Special techniques; and tools for probabilistic analysis
of natural language. Emphasizes development of
consideration given to issues of efficiency and of algorithms.
analytical skills necessary to judge the compu-
fault tolerance. Formal models and proof meth- D. R. Karger
tational implications of grammatical formalisms,
ods for distributed computation.
and uses concrete examples to illustrate par-
N. A. Lynch 6.857 Network and Computer Security
ticular computational issues. Efficient parsing
Prereq: 6.033, 6.042J
algorithms for context-free grammars; Treebank
6.853 Topics in Algorithmic Game Theory G (Spring)
grammars and statistical parsing. Question an-
Prereq: 6.006 or 6.046 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
swering systems. Extensive laboratory work on
G (Fall)
Emphasis on applied cryptography and may building natural language processing systems. 8
include: basic notion of systems security, Engineering Design Points.
crypotographic hash functions, symmetric cry- R. C. Berwick
Presents research topics at the interface of com- potography (one-time pad, stream ciphers, block
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
puter science and game theory, with an empha- ciphers), cryptanalysis, secret-sharing, authenti-
sis on algorithms and computational complexity. cation codes, public-key cryptography (encryp-
Explores the types of game-theoretic tools that tion, digital signatures), public-key attacks, web
are applicable to computer systems, the loss in browser security, biometrics, electronic cash,
system performance due to the conflicts of inter-
est of users and administrators, and the design
119 subjects 6.836 to 6.863J

6.864 Advanced Natural Language Processing inference; representation, generalization, and by students. Example research areas explored
S C I E N C E
Prereq: 6.046J or permission of instructor model selection; and methods such as linear/ in this seminar include learning in vision,
G (Fall) additive models, active learning, boosting, sup- computational imaging techniques, multimodal
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit port vector machines, non-parametric Bayesian human-computer interaction, biomedical imag-
methods, hidden Markov models, and Bayesian ing, representation and estimation methods
Graduate introduction to natural language
networks. Recommended prerequisite: 6.036. used in modern computer vision.
processing, the study of human language from a
C O M P U T E R
T. Jaakkola, L. P. Kaelbling W. T. Freeman, P. Golland, B. K. P. Horn,

computational perspective. Syntactic, semantic
A. Torralba
and discourse processing models. Emphasis on
6.868J The Society of Mind
machine learning or corpus-based methods and
(Same subject as MAS.731J) 6.872J Biomedical Computing
algorithms. Use of these methods and models
Prereq: Must have read “The Society of Mind” (Same subject as HST.950J)
in applications including syntactic parsing, infor-
and “The Emotion Machine”; permission of Prereq: 6.034
mation extraction, statistical machine transla-
instructor G (Fall)
tion, dialogue systems, and summarization.
A N D

R. A. Barzilay, M. J. Collins
Analyzes computational needs of clinical
6.865 Advanced Computational Photography Introduction to a theory that tries to explain medicine, reviews systems and approaches that
(Subject meets with 6.815) how minds are made from collections of simpler have been used to support those needs, and
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), 6.01 processes. Treats such aspects of thinking as the relationship between clinical data and gene
G (Spring) vision, language, learning, reasoning, memory, and protein measurements. Topics: the nature of
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit consciousness, ideals, emotions, and personal- clinical data; architecture and design of health-
ity. Incorporates ideas from psychology, artificial care information systems; privacy and security
Presents fundamentals and applications of
intelligence, and computer science to resolve issues; medical expert systems; introduction to
hardware and software techniques used in
theoretical issues such as wholes vs. parts, bioinformatics. Case studies and guest lectures
digital and computational photography, with
structural vs. functional descriptions, declara- describe contemporary systems and research
an emphasis on software methods. Provides
E L E C T R I C A L
tive vs. procedural representations, symbolic vs. projects. Term project using large clinical and
sufficient background to implement solutions
connectionist models, and logical vs. common- genomic data sets integrates classroom topics.
to photographic challenges and opportunities.
sense theories of learning. Enrollment limited. 6 Engineering Design Points.
Topics include cameras and image formation,
M. Minsky G. Alterovitz, P. Szolovits
image processing and image representations,
high-dynamic-range imaging, human visual
6.869 Advances in Computer Vision 6.874J Computational Systems Biology
perception and color, single view 3-D model re-
(Subject meets with 6.819) (Same subject as HST.506J)
construction, morphing, data-rich photography,
Prereq: 6.041 or 6.042; 18.06 (Subject meets with 6.802J, 7.36J, 7.91J,
super-resolution, and image-based rendering.
G (Fall) 20.390J, 20.490J)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: Biology (GIR); 18.440 or 6.041
ditional assignments.
G (Spring)
F. P. Durand, W. T. Freeman Advanced topics in computer vision with a focus
on the use of machine learning techniques and
6.866 Machine Vision applications in graphics and human-computer Presents computational approaches and algo-
(Subject meets with 6.801) interface. Covers image representations, texture rithms for contemporary problems in systems
Prereq: 6.003 or permission of instructor models, structure-from-motion algorithms, biology, with a focus on models of biological
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) Bayesian techniques, object and scene recogni- systems, including regulatory network discovery
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered tion, tracking, shape modeling, and image and validation. Topics include genotypes,
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit databases. Applications may include face regulatory factor binding and motif discovery,
recognition, multimodal interaction, interactive and whole genome RNA expression; regulatory
Intensive introduction to the process of generat-
systems, cinematic special effects, and photore- networks (discovery, validation, data integra-
ing a symbolic description of the environment
alistic rendering. Covers topics complementary tion, protein-protein interactions, signaling,
from an image. Students expected to attend the
to 6.866. Students taking graduate version whole genome chromatin immunoprecipitation
6.801 lectures as well as occasional seminar
complete additional assignments. analysis); and experimental design (model
meetings on special topics. Material presented
W. T. Freeman, A. Torralba validation, interpretation of interventions).
in 6.801 is supplemented by reading from the
Discusses computational methods, including
literature. Students required to prepare a paper
6.870 Advanced Topics in Computer Vision directed and undirected graphical models, such
analyzing research in a selected area.
Prereq: 6.801, 6.869, or permission of instructor as Bayesian networks, factor graphs, Dirichlet
B. K. P. Horn
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered processes, and topic models. Multidisciplinary
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) team-oriented final research project.
6.867 Machine Learning
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit D. K. Gifford, T. S. Jaakkola

Prereq: 6.041, 18.05, or 18.06
G (Fall)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Seminar exploring advanced research topics in
the field of computer vision; focus varies with
Principles, techniques, and algorithms in ma-
lecturer. Typically structured around discussion
chine learning from the point of view of statistical
of assigned research papers and presentations
120
6.875J Cryptography and Cryptanalysis 6.885–6.888 Advanced Topics in Computer 6.905 Large-scale Symbolic Systems (New)
C O U R S E
(Same subject as 18.425J) Systems (Subject meets with 6.945)
Prereq: 6.046J Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 6.034 or permission of instructor
G (Spring) G (Fall, IAP, Spring) U (Spring)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Not offered regularly; consult department 3-0-9
6
A rigorous introduction to modern cryptography. Concepts and techniques for the design and
Emphasis on the fundamental cryptographic implementation of large software systems
primitives of public-key encryption, digital Advanced study of topics in computer systems. that can be adapted to uses not anticipated by
signatures, pseudo-random number generation, Specific focus varies from year to year. Consult the designer. Applications include compilers,
and basic protocols and their computational department for details. computer-algebra systems, deductive systems,
complexity requirements. Consult Department and some artificial intelligence applications.
S. Goldwasser, S. Micali Covers means for decoupling goals from strat-
6.889–6.893 Advanced Topics in Theoretical egy, mechanisms for implementing additive
6.876J Advanced Topics in Cryptography Computer Science data-directed invocation, work with partially-
(Same subject as 18.426J) Prereq: Permission of instructor specified entities, and how to manage multiple
Prereq: 6.875 G (Fall, Spring) viewpoints. Topics include combinators, generic
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit operations, pattern matching, pattern-directed
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Can be repeated for credit invocation, rule systems, backtracking, depen-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit dencies, indeterminacy, memoization, constraint
Advanced study of topics in theoretical computer
Can be repeated for credit propagation, and incremental refinement.
science. Specific focus varies from year to year.
Recent results in cryptography, interactive Consult department for details.
proofs, and cryptographic game theory. Lectures Consult Department
G. J. Sussman
by instructor, invited speakers, and students.
S. Goldwasser, S. Micali 6.894–6.896 Advanced Topics in Graphics and
6.910 Independent Study in Electrical
Human-Computer Interfaces
Engineering and Computer Science
6.878J Advanced Computational Biology: Prereq: Permission of instructor
Genomes, Networks, Evolution G (Fall, Spring)
(Same subject as HST.507J) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Units arranged
(Subject meets with 6.047) Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: 6.006, 6.041, Biology (GIR); or
Advanced study of topics in graphics and
permission of instructor Opportunity for independent study at the under-
human-computer interfaces. Specific focus
G (Fall) graduate level under regular supervision by a
varies from year to year. Consult department for
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit faculty member. Projects require prior approval.
details.
A. R. Meyer
See description for 6.047. Additionally examines Consult Department
recent publications in the areas covered, with
6.920 Practical Work Experience
research-style assignments. A more substantial 6.902J Engineering Innovation and Design
Prereq: None
final project is expected, which can lead to a (Same subject as 2.723J, ESD.051J)
thesis and publication. Prereq: None
0-1-0 [P/D/F]
M. Kellis U (Fall, Spring)
4-0-5
6.881–6.884 Advanced Topics in Artificial For Course 6 students participating in curric-
Intelligence ulum-related off-campus work experiences in
B. Kotelly
Prereq: Permission of instructor electrical engineering or computer science.
G (Fall, Spring) Before enrolling, students must have an employ-
6.903J Patents, Copyrights, and the Law of
Not offered regularly; consult department ment offer from a company or organization and
Intellectual Property
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit must find an EECS supervisor. Upon completion
Can be repeated for credit of the work the student must submit a letter
Prereq: None
from the employer evaluating the work accom-
Advanced study of topics in artificial intelli- U (Spring)
plished, a substantive final report from the stu-
gence. Specific focus varies from year to year. 3-0-6
dent, approved by the MIT supervisor. Subject
Consult department for details.
See description under subject 15.628J. to departmental approval. Consult Department
Consult Department
J. A. Meldman, S. M. Bauer Undergraduate Office for details on procedures
and restrictions.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
A. R. Meyer
121 subjects 6.864 to 6.920

6.921 VI-A Internship through the lens of an entrepreneur. Suitable for propagation, and incremental refinement.
S C I E N C E
Prereq: None students interested in transforming an idea into Students taking graduate version complete ad-
U (Summer) a business or other realization for wide-scale ditional assignments.
0-12-0 [P/D/F] societal impact. Covers critical aspects of vali- G. J. Sussman
dating ideas and assessing personal attributes
Provides academic credit for the first assignment
needed to activate and lead a growing organiza- 6.946J Classical Mechanics: A Computational
of VI-A undergraduate students at companies
C O M P U T E R
tion. Teams explore the basics of new venture Approach

affiliated with the department's VI-A internship
creation and experimentation. Emphasizes (Same subject as 8.351J, 12.620J)
program. Limited to students participating in the
personal skills and practical experiences. No (Subject meets with 12.008)
VI-A internship program.
listeners. Prereq: Physics I (GIR), 18.03, permission of
M. Zahn
C. Chase instructor
6.922 Advanced VI-A Internship
6.935J Financial Market Dynamics and Human Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Prereq: 6.921
A N D
Behavior 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit

U (Spring, Summer)
0-12-0 [P/D/F] See description under subject 12.620J.
Prereq: 15.401, 15.414, or 15.415
J. Wisdom, G. J. Sussman
Provides academic credit for the second as- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
signment of VI-A undergraduate students at Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
6.951 Graduate VI-A Internship
companies affiliated with the department's VI-A 4-0-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 6.921, 6.922, or 6.923
internship program. Limited to students partici-
See description under subject 15.481J. G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
pating in the VI-A internship program.
A. Lo 0-12-0 [P/D/F]
M. Zahn
Provides academic credit for a graduate assign-
6.941 Statistics for Research Projects:
6.930 Management in Engineering ment of graduate VI-A students at companies
Statistical Modeling and Experiment Design
Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject affiliated with the department's VI-A internship
E L E C T R I C A L
Prereq: None
(Offered under: 2.96, 6.930, 10.806, 16.653) program. Limited to graduate students partici-
G (IAP)
Prereq: None pating in the VI-A internship program.
2-2-2 [P/D/F]
U (Fall) M. Zahn
3-1-8 Practical introduction to data analysis, statistical
modeling, and experimental design, intended to 6.952 Graduate VI-A Internship
See description under subject 2.96.
provide essential skills for conducting research. Prereq: 6.951
H. S. Marcus, J.-H. Chun
Covers basic techniques such as hypothesis- G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
testing and regression models for both tradition- 0-12-0 [P/D/F]
6.932J Linked Data Ventures
al experiments and newer paradignms such as
(Same subject as 15.377J) Provides academic credit for graduate students
evaluating simulations. Assignments reinforce
Prereq: 6.005, 6.033, or permission of instructor who require an additional term at the company
techniques through analyzing sample datasets
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered to complete the graduate assignment of the
and reading case studies. Students with re-
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) department's VI-A internship program. This
search projects will be encouraged to share their
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit academic credit is for registration purposes
experiences and project-specific questions.
only and cannot be used toward fulfilling the
Provides practical experience in the use and Staff
requirements of any degree program. Limited
development of semantic web technologies.
to graduate students participating in the VI-A
Focuses on gaining practical insight from execu- 6.945 Large-scale Symbolic Systems
internship program.
tives and practitioners who use these technolo- (Subject meets with 6.905)
M. Zahn
gies in their companies. Working in multidisci- Prereq: 6.034 or permission of instructor
plinary teams, students complete a term project G (Spring)
6.960 Introductory Research in Electrical
to develop a sustainable prototype. Concludes 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Engineering and Computer Science
with a professional presentation, judged by a
Concepts and techniques for the design and Prereq: Permission of instructor
panel of experts, and a technical presentation
implementation of large software systems G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
to faculty.
that can be adapted to uses not anticipated by Units arranged [P/D/F]
T. Berners-Lee, L. Kagal, K. Rae, R. Sturdevant
the designer. Applications include compilers, Can be repeated for credit
computer-algebra systems, deductive systems,
6.933 Entrepreneurship in Engineering: The Enrollment restricted to first-year graduate
and some artificial intelligence applications.
Founder’s Journey students in Electrical Engineering and Computer
Covers means for decoupling goals from strat-
Prereq: None Science who are doing introductory research
egy, mechanisms for implementing additive
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
G (Fall) leading to an SM, EE, ECS, PhD, or ScD thesis.

data-directed invocation, work with partially-
4-0-8 Opportunity to become involved in graduate
specified entities, and how to manage multiple
research, under guidance of a staff member,
Immerses students in the experience of an viewpoints. Topics include combinators, generic
on a problem of mutual interest to student and
engineer who founds a start-up company. operations, pattern matching, pattern-directed
Examines leadership, innovation, and creativity invocation, rule systems, backtracking, depen-
dencies, indeterminacy, memoization, constraint
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supervisor. Individual programs subject to ap- 6.982J Teaching College-Level Science and 6.EPW UPOP Engineering Practice Workshop
C O U R S E
proval of professor in charge. Engineering Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
L. A. Kolodziejski (Same subject as 1.95J, 5.95J, 7.59J, 8.395J, (Offered under: 1.EPW, 2.EPW, 3.EPW, 6.EPW,
18.094J) 10.EPW, 16.EPW, 20.EPW, 22.EPW)
6.961 Introduction to Research in Electrical (Subject meets with 2.978) Prereq: None
Engineering and Computer Science Prereq: None U (Fall, IAP)
6
Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall) 1-0-0 [P/D/F]
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) 2-0-2 [P/D/F]
3-0-0
See description under subject 5.95J. Staff
Seminar on topics related to research leading to J. Rankin
an SM, EE, ECS, PhD, or ScD thesis. Limited to 6.S897–6.S899 Special Subject in Computer
first-year regular graduate students in EECS with 6.991 Research in Electrical Engineering and Science
a fellowship or teaching assistantship. Computer Science Prereq: Permission of instructor
L. A. Kolodziejski Prereq: None G (Fall, Spring)
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
6.962 Independent Study in Electrical Units arranged [P/D/F] Can be repeated for credit
Engineering and Computer Science Can be repeated for credit
Covers subject matter not offered in the regular
Prereq: None
For EECS MEng students who are Research As- curriculum. Consult department to learn of offer-
sistants in Electrical Engineering and Computer ings for a particular term.
Units arranged
Science, in cases where the assigned research is Consult Department
approved for academic credit by the department.
Opportunity for independent study under regular Hours arranged with research supervisor. 6.S911–6.S919 Special Subject in Electrical
supervision by a faculty member. Projects A. R. Meyer Engineering and Computer Science
require prior approval. Prereq: Permission of instructor
L. A. Kolodziejksi 6.999 Practical Experience in EECS U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Prereq: None Not offered regularly; consult department
6.980 Teaching Electrical Engineering and G (Fall, Spring) Units arranged [P/D/F]
Computer Science Units arranged [P/D/F] Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: None
For Course 6 students in the SM/PhD track who Covers subject matter not offered in the regular
G (Fall, Spring)
seek practical off-campus research experiences curriculum.
or internships in electrical engineering or com- Consult Department
puter science. Before enrolling, students must
For qualified students interested in gaining have a firm employment offer from a company or 6.S963–6.S967 Special Studies: EECS
teaching experience. Classroom, tutorial, or organization and secure a research supervisor Prereq: None
laboratory teaching under the supervision of a within EECS. Employers required to document G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
faculty member. Enrollment limited by availabil- the work accomplished. Research proposals sub- Not offered regularly; consult department
ity of suitable teaching assignments. ject to departmental approval; consult depart- Units arranged
H. S. Lee, R. C. Miller mental Graduate Office. Can be repeated for credit
L. A. Kolodziejski
Opportunity for study of graduate-level topics
6.981 Teaching Electrical Engineering and
related to electrical engineering and computer
Computer Science 6.EPE UPOP Engineering Practice Experience
science but not included elsewhere in the cur-
Prereq: None Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
riculum. Registration under this subject normally
G (Fall, Spring) (Offered under: 1.EPE, 2.EPE, 3.EPE, 6.EPE,
used for situations involving small study groups.
Units arranged [P/D/F] 10.EPE, 16.EPE, 22.EPE)
Normal registration is for 12 units. Registra-
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: 2.EPW or permission of instructor
tion subject to approval of professor in charge.
U (Fall, Spring)
For Teaching Assistants in Electrical Engineering Consult the department for details.
0-0-1 [P/D/F]
and Computer Science, in cases where teaching L. A. Kolodziejski
assignment is approved for academic credit by See description under subject 2.EPE.
the department. Staff
H. S. Lee, R. C. Miller
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
123 subjects 6.921J to 6.S967

6.S974–6.S979 Special Subject in Electrical
S C I E N C E
Engineering and Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Electrical Science and Engineering/Course 6-1
Prereq: Permission of instructor Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science/Course 6-2
G (Fall, Spring) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering/Course 6-3
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit General Institute Requirements (GIRs) Subjects
C O M P U T E R

Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [satisfied by the mathematics
Covers subject matter not offered in the regular requirement in the Departmental Program] 2
curriculum. Consult department to learn of offer- Laboratory Requirement [satisfied by 6.01 and 6.02 together in the Departmental Program] 1
ings for a particular term. Total GIR Subjects Required for SB Degree 17
Consult Department
6.THG Graduate Thesis 2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CI‑H); and
A N D

G (Fall, Spring, Summer) PLUS Departmental Program Units
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Subject names below are followed by credit units and by prerequisites, if any (corequisites in italics).
Can be repeated for credit Required Subjects 36

Program of research leading to the writing of an 6.02 Introduction to EECS II, 12, 1/2 LAB; 6.01, 18.03*
6.UAT Oral Communication, 6
SM, EE, ECS, PhD, or ScD thesis; to be arranged Plus one of the following:(1)
by the student and an appropriate MIT faculty 6.UAP Undergraduate Advanced Project, 6, CI-M; 6.UAT
or
member.
6.UAR Seminar in Undergraduate Advanced Research, 12, CI-M; 6.UR
L. A. Kolodziejski
Restricted Electives 132–144
1. Two mathematics subjects (also satisfies REST requirement):
6.THM Master of Engineering Program Thesis (a) Either 18.03 or 18.06 (alternatively 18.700)
E L E C T R I C A L
and
Prereq: 6.UAT
(b) Either 6.041 (alternatively 18.440) or 6.042J. Students in Course 6-1 must select 6.041 (or 18.440);
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) students in Course 6-3 must select 6.042J.
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 2. One department laboratory:
Can be repeated for credit One subject selected from the undergraduate laboratory subjects 6.035, 6.101, 6.111, 6.115, 6.123, 6.129, 6.131,
6.141, 6.142, 6.152, 6.161, 6.163, 6.170, 6.172, 6.182, or 6.813; students in Course 6-3 must select a CS laboratory
subject from 6.035, 6.141, 6.170, 6.172, or 6.813. Students in Course 6-1 or 6-2 who take both 6.021J and 6.022J
may use 6.022J to satisfy the department laboratory requirement.
MEng thesis; to be arranged by the student and
3. Three/four foundation subjects:
an appropriate MIT faculty member. Restricted to (a) Students in Course 6-1 must take three subjects from the EE foundation list: 6.002, 6.003, 6.004, 6.007.
MEng students who have been admitted to the (b) Students in Course 6-3 must take the three subjects in the CS foundation list: 6.004, 6.005, 6.006.
(c) Students in Course 6-2 must take four subjects from the EECS foundation list (6.002–6.007), with two chosen
MEng program. from the EE foundation list and two from the CS foundation list (6.004 may be counted under either EE or CS).
A. R. Meyer 4. Three header subjects:
(a) Students in Course 6-1 must take three subjects from the EE header list: 6.011, 6.012, 6.013, 6.021J.
(b) Students in Course 6-3 must take the three subjects in the CS header list: 6.033, 6.034, 6.046J.
6.UR Undergraduate Research in Electrical (c) Students in Course 6-2 must take three subjects from the EECS header list (6.011, 6.012, 6.013, 6.021J,
Engineering and Computer Science 6.033, 6.034, 6.046J), with at least one chosen from the EE header list and at least one from the CS header list.
Prereq: None 5. Two subjects from a departmental list of advanced undergraduate subjects.
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) To complete the required Communication-Intensive subjects in the major, students must take one of the following
Units arranged [P/D/F] CI‑M subjects as a restricted elective in categories 2 or 4 above by the end of the third year: 6.021J, 6.033, 6.101,
6.111, 6.115, 6.129, 6.131, 6.141J, 6.152J, 6.161, 6.163, 6.173, 6.182, or 6.805. 6.UAT plus 6.UAP, or 6.UAR, typically
Can be repeated for credit constitutes the second CI-M. Students may also take 6.UAT plus a second CI-M undergraduate laboratory subject
(6.101, 6.111, 6.115, 6.131, 6.141J, 6.152J, 6.161, 6.163, 6.182) to fulfill the CI-M component of the Communication
Individual research project arranged with appro- Requirement.
priate faculty member or approved supervisor.
Forms and instructions for the proposal and final
report are available in the EECS Undergraduate Unrestricted Electives 48
Office. Total Units Beyond the GIRs Required for SB Degree 180–192
A. R. Meyer No subject can be counted both as part of the 17-subject GIRs and as part of the 180–192 units required
beyond the GIRs. Every subject in the student’s departmental program will count toward one or the other,
but not both.
Notes
*Alternate prerequisites are listed in the subject descriptions.
(1)
See the description of required communication-intensive subjects for information about acceptable substitutions
for the 6.UAT/6.UAP or 6.UAT/6.UAR sequence.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
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Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science/Course 6-P
See Notes on Master of Engineering and Bachelor’s Degree Programs (next page)

6
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [satisfied by the mathematics
requirement in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [satisfied by 6.01 and 6.02 together in the Departmental Program] 1
Total GIR Subjects Required for the SB and MEng Degrees 17

6.02 Introduction to EECS II, 12, 1/2 LAB; 6.01, 18.03*
Plus one of the following:(1)
6.UAP Undergraduate Advanced Project, 6, CI-M; 6.UAT
or
6.UAP Seminar in Undergraduate Advanced Research, 12, CI-M; 6.UR
6.ThM MEng Program Thesis, 24**

1. Two mathematics subjects (also satisfies REST requirement):
(a) Either 18.03 or 18.06 (alternatively 18.700)
and
(b) Either 6.041 (alternatively 18.440) or 6.042J or both. Students in Course 6-1 for their bachelor’s degree must
select 6.041 (or 18.440); students in Course 6-3 for their bachelor’s degree must select 6.042J.
2. One department laboratory:
One subject selected from the undergraduate laboratory subjects 6.035, 6.101, 6.111, 6.115, 6.123, 6.129, 6.131,
6.141, 6.142, 6.152, 6.161, 6.163, 6.170, 6.172, 6.182 or 6.813; students in Course 6-3 must select a CS laboratory
subject from 6.035, 6.141, 6.170, 6.172, or 6.813. Students in Course 6-1 or 6-2 who take both 6.021J and 6.022J
may use 6.022J to satisfy the department laboratory requirement.
3. Three/four foundation subjects:
(a) Students in Course 6-1 must take three subjects from the EE foundation list: 6.002, 6.003, 6.004, 6.007.
(b) Students in Course 6-3 must take the three subjects in the CS foundation list: 6.004, 6.005, 6.006.
(c) Students in Course 6-2 must take four subjects from the EECS foundation list (6.002-6.007), with two chosen
from the EE foundation list and two from the CS foundation list (6.004 may be counted under either EE or CS).
4. Three header subjects:
(a) Students in Course 6-1 must take three subjects from the EE header list: 6.011, 6.012, 6.013, 6.021J.
(b) Students in Course 6-3 must take the three subjects in the CS header list: 6.033, 6.034, 6.046J.
(c) Students in Course 6-2 must take three subjects from the EECS header list: 6.011, 6.012, 6.013, 6.021J, 6.033,
6.034, 6.046J, with at least one chosen from the EE header list and at least one from the CS header list.
5. Two undergraduate subjects from a departmental list of advanced undergraduate subjects and four graduate
subjects totaling at least 42 units, of which at least 36 units must be offered by EECS. At least three of the five
required EECS subjects must fall within a single concentration field as defined by the department.6. Four H-level
graduate subjects totaling at least 42 units, of which at least 36 units must come from subjects
taken within the department.
6. Two subjects from a restricted departmental list of mathematics, science, and engineering electives.
To complete the required Communication-Intensive subjects in the major, students must take one of the following
CI‑M subjects as a restricted elective in categories 2 or 4 above by the end of the third year: 6.021J, 6.025J, 6.033,
6.101, 6.111, 6.115, 6.129J, 6.131, 6.141J, 6.152J, 6.161, 6.163, 6.182, or 6.805. 6.UAT plus 6.UAP or 6.UAR, typically
constitutes the second CI-M. Students may also take 6.UAT plus a second CI-M undergraduate laboratory subject
(6.101, 6.111, 6.115, 6.129J, 6.131, 6.141J, 6.152J, 6.161, 6.163, 6.182) to fulfill the CI-M component of Communication
Requirement.
Total Units Beyond the GIRs Required for Simultaneous Award of the MEng and SB Degrees 270–282
No subject can be counted both as part of the 17-subject GIRs and as part of the 270–282 units required beyond
Notes
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

**6-PA Program requires performance of thesis at company location.
(1)
for the 6.UAT/6.UAP or 6.UAT/6.UAR sequence.
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S C I E N C E
Notes on Master of Engineering and Bachelor’s Degree Programs

The Master of Engineering program builds on the bachelor’s degree program selected by the student (6-1, 6-2,
or 6-3), with restricted elective categories 5 and 6 and the MEng thesis (6.ThM).
The graduate subjects required under restricted elective category 5 are selected with departmental review and ap‑
proval to ensure that the combination of these with the two advanced undergraduate subjects includes at least 36
units in a distinct and appropriate area of graduate concentration.
C O M P U T E R
The Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is only awarded to students who have
received, or are simultaneously receiving, one of the three bachelor’s degrees. Students who receive the Master
of Engineering degree after having obtained one of the three bachelor’s degrees must fulfill the requirements for
Course 6-P as described above.
For further details on all EECS programs, visit http://www.eecs.mit.edu/acad.html.

For an explanation of credit units, or hours, please refer to the online help in the MIT Subject Listing & Schedule,
A N D
E L E C T R I C A L
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
126
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Molecular Biology/Course 6-7
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by 6.042,
6
18.03, or 18.06 in the Departmental Program] 2

1. Mathematics and Introductory

or
18.06 Linear Algebra, 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR)
6.042J Mathematics for Computer Science, 12, REST; Calculus I (GIR)
2. Chemistry
or
7.10J Physical Chemistry of Biomolecular Systems, 12; Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), Physics I (GIR),
Physics II (GIR)
or
20.110J Thermodynamics of Biomolecular Systems, 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
3. Introductory Laboratory
7.02J Introduction to Experimental Biology and Communication, 18, CI-M, LAB; Biology (GIR)
or
20.109 Laboratory Fundamentals in Biological Engineering, 15, LAB, CI-M; Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR),
6.0002, 18.03, 20.110J*
4. Foundational Subjects
Three Computer Science subjects:
6.005 Elements of Software Construction, 12; REST; 6.01, 6.042J
6.006 Introduction to Algorithms, 12; 6.01, 6.042J*
6.046J Design and Analysis of Algorithms, 12; 6.006*
Three Biological Science subjects:
7.03 Genetics, 12, REST; Biology (GIR)
7.06 Cell Biology, 12; 7.03, 7.05
7.05 General Biochemistry, 12, REST; 5.12*
or
5.07J Biological Chemistry I, 12, REST; 5.12
5. Restricted Electives 24
One subject in Computational Biology:
6.047 Computational Biology: Genomes, Networks, Evolution, 12; 6.006, 6.041, Biology (GIR)*
6.503 Foundations of Algorithms and Computational Techniques in Systems Biology, 12; 6.046J*
7.36J Foundations of Computational and Systems Biology, 12; 7.05*
One subject in Biology:
7.20J Human Physiology, 12; 7.05
7.23 Immunology, 12; 7.03*
7.27 Principles of Human Disease, 12; 7.03, 7.05, 7.06
7.28 Molecular Biology, 12; 7.03, 7.05
7.33J Evolutionary Biology: Concepts, Models, and Computation, 12; 7.03, 6.0002*
6. Advanced Undergraduate Project 12

or
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

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Notes
*Alternate prerequisites and corequisites are listed in the subject description.
(1)
for the 6.UAT/6.UAP or6.UAT/6.UAR sequence.

C O M P U T E R
A N D
E L E C T R I C A L
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
128
C O U R S E
Master of Engineering in Computer Science and Molecular Biology/
Course 6-7P
6
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI-M).(1)


or
2. Chemistry
or
Physics II (GIR)
or
or
20.109 Laboratory Fundamentals in Biological Engineering, 15, LAB, CI-M; Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), 6.0002,
18.03, 20.110J*
7.06 Cell Biology, 12; 7.03, 7.05
or
7.23 Immunology, 12; 7.03*

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
or
7. Four graduate subjects totaling at least 42 units, which includes two concentration subjects (approved by the
department) plus a third graduate subject in electrical engineering and computer science and/or biology.
8. Two subjects from a restricted departmental list of math electives.
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C O M P U T E R
Notes
To complete the required Communication-Intensive subjects in the major, students must take 7.02J or 20.109
(1)
or 6.UAT/6.UAP by the end of the third year. The second CI-M should be chosen to complete the requirements in
categories 3 and 6 above.
(2)

A N D

The Master of Engineering program builds on the bachelor’s degree program (6-7), with restricted elective catego‑
ries 7 and 8 and the MEng thesis.
The Master of Engineering in Computer Science and Molecular Biology is only awarded to students who have
received, or are simultaneously receiving, the 6-7 bachelor’s degree. Students who receive the Master of
Engineering degree after having obtained the 6-7 bachelor’s degrees must fulfill the requirements for Course
6-7P as described above.
E L E C T R I C A L
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
130
COURSE 7 BIOLOGY
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS 7.015 Introductory Biology tory Requirement. Concurrent registration with
Prereq: Advanced high school course covering 7.03 strongly recommended. Enrollment limited.
7.012 Introductory Biology cellular and molecular biology, or permission of Fall: L. Boyer, P. Gupta, K. D. Wittrup
Prereq: None instructor Spring: M. Gehring, T. Schwartz, K. D. Wittrup
U (Fall) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
5-0-7 BIOLOGY Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 7.03 Genetics
Credit cannot also be received for 7.013, 7.014, 5-0-7 BIOLOGY Prereq: Biology (GIR)
7.015, 7.016, ES.7012, ES.7013 Credit cannot also be received for 7.012, 7.013, U (Fall, Spring)
7.014, 7.016, ES.7012, ES.7013 4-0-8 REST
Exploration into areas of current research in
cell biology, immunology, neurobiology, human Emphasizes the application of the fundamental The principles of genetics with application to
genetics, developmental biology, and evolution. principles to trending topics in microbiol- the study of biological function at the level of
Enrollment limited to seating capacity of class- ogy- and immunology-related issues, and molecules, cells, and multicellular organisms,
room. Admittance may be controlled by lottery. allows students to understand how biological including humans. Structure and function of
E. Lander, R. Weinberg principles are used in a direct, human health genes, chromosomes, and genomes. Biological
context. Introduces evolutionary principles, variation resulting from recombination, muta-
7.013 Introductory Biology demonstrating their relevance to current topics tion, and selection. Population genetics. Use of
Prereq: None in infectious diseases. Includes written assign- genetic methods to analyze protein function,
U (Spring) ments, discussions, and group presentations. gene regulation, and inherited disease.
5-0-7 BIOLOGY Enrollment limited to 60. Admittance may be Fall: G. Fink, C. Kaiser, P. Reddien
Credit cannot also be received for 7.012, 7.014, controlled by lottery. Spring: M. Hemann, A. Regev
7.015, 7.016, ES.7012, ES.7013 M. Laub, H. Ploegh
7.05 General Biochemistry
Genomic approaches to human biology, focus- 7.016 Introductory Biology Prereq: 5.12, Biology (GIR), or permission of
ing on neuroscience, development, repair and Prereq: None instructor
disease (including infectious agents, inherited U (Fall) U (Spring)
diseases and cancer). Enrollment limited to 5-0-7 BIOLOGY 5-0-7 REST
seating capacity of classroom. Admittance may Credit cannot also be received for 7.012, 7.013, Credit cannot also be received for 5.07, 20.507
be controlled by lottery. 7.014, 7.015, ES.7012, ES.7013
H. Sive Contributions of biochemistry toward an
Introduction to fundamental principles of bio- understanding of the structure and functioning
7.014 Introductory Biology chemistry, molecular biology and genetics for of organisms, tissues, and cells. Chemistry and
U (Spring) understanding the functions of living systems. functions of constituents of cells and tissues
5-0-7 BIOLOGY Covers examples of the use of chemical biology and the chemical and physical-chemical basis
Credit cannot also be received for 7.012, 7.013, and 21st-century molecular genetics in under- for the structures of nucleic acids, proteins,
7.015, 7.016, ES.7012, ES.7013 standing human health and therapeutic inter- and carbohydrates. General metabolism of
vention. Enrollment limited to seating capacity carbohydrates, fats, and nitrogen-containing
Application of the fundamental principles of classroom. Admittance may be controlled by materials such as amino acids, proteins, and
toward an understanding of microorganisms lottery. related compounds.
as geochemical agents responsible for the A. Amon, B. Imperiali M. Vander Heiden, M. Yaffe
evolution and renewal of the biosphere and of
their role in human health and disease. Topics 7.02J Introduction to Experimental Biology and 7.06 Cell Biology
include biogeochemical cycles; population Communication Prereq: 7.03, 7.05
growth; ecosystem ecology; microbial diversity. (Same subject as 10.702J) U (Fall, Spring)
Enrollment limited to seating capacity of class- Prereq: Biology (GIR) 4-0-8
room. Admittance may be controlled by lottery. U (Fall, Spring)
G. C. Walker, S. W. Chisholm Presents the biology of cells of higher organ-
4-8-6 Institute LAB
isms. Studies the structure, function, and bio-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Introduction to the experimental concepts and synthesis of cellular membranes and organelles;
methods of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell growth and oncogenic transformation;
and genetic analysis. Emphasis on experimental transport, receptors, and cell signaling; the
design, critical data analysis, and the develop- cytoskeleton, the extracellular matrix, and cell
ment of written communications skills. 12 units movements; cell division and cell cycle; func-
may be applied to the General Institute Labora- tions of specialized cell types. Emphasizes the
131 subjects 7.012 to 7.06

current molecular knowledge of cell biological 7.16 Experimental Molecular Biology Permission of the instructor and the Biology
B I O L O G Y
processes as well as the genetic, biochemi- Prereq: 7.02, 7.03, 7.05 Education Office must be obtained in advance.
cal, and other experimental approaches that U (Fall) Fall: D. Kim, M. L. Pardue
resulted in these discoveries. 4-16-10 Spring: U. Rajbhandaryt
Fall: A. Martin, F. Solomon
Applies high-throughput genetic approaches
Spring: I. Cheeseman, T. Orr-Weaver 7.20J Human Physiology
to study the response of mammalian cells to
cytotoxic or infectious stimuli. RNA interference
7.08J Biological Chemistry II Prereq: 7.05
(RNAi) screening and microarray expression
(Same subject as 5.08J) U (Fall)
analysis will be used to examine the genetics of
cellular pro-survival and pro-death pathways.
Prereq: 5.12; 5.07 or 7.05
Teams of two or three students design and carry Comprehensive subject in human physiology,
U (Spring)
out experiments to address questions regarding emphasizing the molecular basis and applied
4-0-8
the mechanisms that govern the regulation and aspects of organ function and regulation in
See description under subject 5.08J. execution of cellular responses. Some projects health and disease. Includes a review of cell
J. Stubbe, E. Nolan involve the use of DNA damaging agents or other structure and function, as well as the mecha-
cytotoxic drugs to help understand the pathways nisms by which the endocrine and nervous
7.10J Physical Chemistry of Biomolecular that control a cell's response to chemotherapy. systems integrate cellular metabolism. Special
Systems Other projects examine the genes that underlie emphasis on examining the cardiovascular, pul-
(Same subject as 20.111J) the cellular response to conserved pathogen monary, gastrointestinal, and renal systems.
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), molecules. Instruction and practice in written M. Krieger, D. Sabatini
Physics I (GIR); Coreq: Physics II (GIR) and oral communication provided.
U (Spring) J. Saeij 7.21 Microbial Physiology
5-0-7 (Subject meets with 7.62)
Credit cannot also be received for 2.772, 20.110 7.18 Topics in Experimental Biology Prereq: 7.03, 7.05
(Subject meets with 7.19) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Prereq: 7.02, 7.03, 7.05 Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
E. Alm, A. Jasanoff, C. Voigt
U (Fall, Spring) 4-0-8
4-16-10
7.11 Biology Teaching Biochemical properties of bacteria and other
Prereq: None Independent experimental study under the microorganisms that enable them to grow under
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) direction of a member of the Biology Department a variety of conditions. Interaction between
Units arranged faculty. Allows students with a strong interest in bacteria and bacteriophages. Genetic and meta-
Can be repeated for credit independent research to fulfill the project labo- bolic regulation of enzyme action and enzyme
ratory requirement for the Biology Department formation. Structure and function of components
For qualified undergraduate students interested
Program in the context of a research laboratory of the bacterial cell envelope. Protein secretion
in gaining some experience in teaching. Labora-
at MIT. The research must be conducted on the with a special emphasis on its various roles in
tory, tutorial, or classroom teaching under the
MIT campus and be a continuation of a previous pathogenesis. Additional topics include bioen-
supervision of a faculty member. Students
12-unit UROP project or full-time work over the ergetics, symbiosis, quorum sensing, global
selected by interview.
summer. Written and oral presentation of the responses to DNA damage, and biofilms. Stu-
Consult Biology Education Office
research results is required. Journal club discus- dents taking the graduate version are expected
sions are used to help students evaluate and to explore the subject in greater depth.
7.15 Experimental Molecular Genetics write scientific papers. Instruction and practice G. C. Walker, A. J. Sinskey
Prereq: 7.02, 7.03 in written and oral communication is provided.
U (Spring) Permission of the faculty research supervi- 7.22 Development and Evolution
4-16-10 sor and the Biology Education Office must be Prereq: 7.06
In this project-based laboratory subject, obtained in advance. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
students carry out independent experiments Fall: D. Kim, M. L. Pardue Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
that develop skills in the planning, execution, Spring: U. Rajbhandary 5-0-7
and analysis of original experimental biological
Topics include development of animal body
research. Specific research topic, which is deter- 7.19 Communication in Experimental Biology
plans, tissue patterning, cell type determination,
mined by teaching staff, involves the applica- (Subject meets with 7.18)
organogenesis, morphogenesis, stem cells, and
tion of modern methods of molecular genetics. Prereq: 7.02, 7.03, 7.05
the evolution of developmental diversity and
Reading and writing assignments focus on the U (Fall, Spring)
processes. Covers experimental approaches to
critical evaluation and discussion of relevant 4-4-4
problems of development and evolution, such as
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
scientific literature. Emphasis placed on instruc-

Students carry out independent literature the study of vertebrate (mouse, chick, frog, fish)
tion in laboratory methods and the testing of
research. Meets with the seminar and writing and invertebrate (fly, worm) models.
hypotheses, as well as the critical analysis of
tutorial portions of 7.18. Journal club discus- R. O. Hynes, P. Reddien
experimental results.
sions are used to help students evaluate and
J. Weng
write scientific papers. Instruction and practice
in written and oral communication is provided.
132
7.23 Immunology 7.27 Principles of Human Disease 7.30AJ Fundamentals of Ecology I (New)
C O U R S E
(Subject meets with 7.63) Prereq: 7.06 (Same subject as 1.018AJ, 12.031AJ)
Prereq: 7.06, or permission of instructor U (Spring) Prereq: None
U (Fall) 4-0-8 U (Fall; first half of term)
5-0-7 2-0-4
Covers current understanding of and modern
7
Comprehensive survey of molecular, genetic, approaches to human disease, emphasizing See description under subject 1.018AJ.
and cellular aspects of the immune system. the molecular and cellular basis of both genetic S. Chisholm, M. Follows
Topics include innate and adaptive immu- disease and cancer. Topics include the genetics
nity; cells and organs of the immune system; of simple and complex traits; karyotypic analysis 7.30BJ Fundamentals of Ecology II (New)
immunoglobulin, T cell receptor, and major and positional cloning; genetic diagnosis; the (Same subject as 1.018BJ, 12.031BJ)
histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins and roles of oncogenes and tumor suppressors in Prereq: 1.018A
genes; development and functions of B and T tumor initiation, progression, and treatment; the U (Fall; second half of term)
lymphocytes; immune responses to infections interaction between genetics and environment; 2-0-4
and tumors; hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, and animal models of human disease; cancer; aging
See description under subject 1.018BJ.
immunodeficiencies. Particular attention to the and disease; and conventional and gene therapy
S. Chisholm, M. Follows
development and function of the immune sys- treatment strategies.
tem as a whole, as studied by modern methods D. Housman, L. Guarente
7.31 Current Topics in Mammalian Biology:
and techniques. Students taking the graduate
Medical Implications
version are expected to explore the subject in 7.28 Molecular Biology
greater depth. (Subject meets with 7.58)
U (Fall)
H. Ploegh Prereq: 7.03; Coreq: 7.05
4-0-8
U (Spring)
7.24 Immunology in Medicine (New) 5-0-7 Covers recent advances in mammalian cell and
(Subject meets with 7.84) developmental biology with particular emphasis
Detailed analysis of the biochemical mecha-
Prereq: 7.06 or permission of instructor on approaches that utilize mouse genetics. Com-
nisms that control the maintenance, expression,
U (Spring) bines formal lectures on selected topics with
and evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic
5-0-7 readings of original papers which are discussed
genomes. Topics covered in lecture and readings
in class. Major emphasis on the implications of
Studies the development and function of the im- of relevant literature include: gene regulation,
mechanisms of human genetic diseases. Topics
mune system at molecular, cellular and systems DNA replication, genetic recombination, and
include early mammalian development; genomic
levels with emphasis on the role of immune sys- mRNA translation. Logic of experimental design
imprinting; X inactivation; embryonic stem cells;
tem in disease pathogenesis and interventions. and data analysis emphasized. Presentations
nuclear reprogramming of somatic cells; cell
Discusses in depth the application of immuno- include both lectures and group discussions of
migration; nervous system development; and
logical principles in development of antibody representative papers from the literature. Stu-
central nervous system degenerative diseases
therapeutics, cancer immunotherapies, vaccines, dents taking the graduate version are expected
such as Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease.
and other medical interventions. Lectures sup- to explore the subject in greater depth.
Limited to 20.
plemented with discussions of original papers T. Baker, S. Bell, W. Gilbert
F. Gertler, R. Jaenisch
and team projects. Students taking graduate
version complete additional assignments. 7.29J Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
7.32 Systems Biology
J. Chen (Same subject as 9.09J)
Prereq: 7.05 or 9.01
7.26 Molecular Basis of Infectious Disease U (Spring)
U (Fall)
3-0-9
Prereq: 7.06
Introduction to the structure and function of
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Introduction to cellular and population-level
the nervous system. Emphasizes the cellular
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) systems biology with an emphasis on synthetic
properties of neurons and other excitable cells.
4-0-8 biology, modeling of genetic networks, cell-cell
Includes the structure and biophysical proper-
interactions, and evolutionary dynamics. Cellular
Focuses on the principles of host-pathogen ties of excitable cells, synaptic transmission,
systems include genetic switches and oscilla-
interactions with an emphasis on infectious neurochemistry, neurodevelopment, integration
tors, network motifs, genetic network evolution,
diseases of humans. Presents key concepts of information in simple systems, and detec-
and cellular decision-making. Population-level
of pathogenesis through the study of various tion and information coding during sensory
systems include models of pattern formation,
human pathogens. Includes critical analysis and transduction.
cell-cell communications, and evolutionary sys-
discussion of assigned readings. Students taking W. G. Quinn, T. Littleton
tems biology. Students taking graduate version
the graduate version are expected to explore the
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
explore the subject in more depth.

subject in greater depth.
J. Gore
D. Kim, J. Saeij

7.33J Evolutionary Biology: Concepts, Models 7.36J Foundations of Computational and forces for single molecules or in cells, mecha-
B I O L O G Y
and Computation Systems Biology nisms of force generation, sensing of force in

(Same subject as 6.049J) (Same subject as 6.802J, 20.390J) signal transduction, and the roles of force in key
Prereq: 7.03; 6.0002, 6.01, or permission of (Subject meets with 6.874J, 7.91J, 20.490J, cell biological and developmental processes and
instructor HST.506J) human disease. Includes lectures on concepts
U (Spring) Prereq: Biology (GIR), 6.0002 or 6.01; or 7.05; and experimental approaches related to forces
3-0-9 or permission of instructor in biology and discussions of representative
U (Spring) recent papers. Students taking the graduate
Explores and illustrates how evolution explains
3-0-9 version are expected to explore the subject in
biology, with an emphasis on computational
greater depth.
model building for analyzing evolutionary data. Provides an introduction to computational and
I. Cheeseman, A. Martin
Covers key concepts of biological evolution, systems biology. Includes units on the analysis
including adaptive evolution, neutral evolution, of protein and nucleic acid sequences, protein
7.49J Developmental Neurobiology
evolution of sex, genomic conflict, speciation, structures, and biological networks. Presents
phylogeny and comparative methods, life's principles and methods used for sequence align-
history, coevolution, human evolution, and ment, motif finding, expression array analysis,
evolution of disease. structural modeling, structure design and
instructor
R. Berwick, D. Bartel prediction, and network analysis and model-
U (Spring)
ing. Techniques include dynamic programming,
3-0-9
7.340–7.344 Advanced Undergraduate Seminar Markov and hidden Markov models, Bayesian
Prereq: 7.06 or 7.28 networks, clustering methods, and energy See description under subject 9.18J.
U (Fall, Spring) minimization approaches. Exposes students to E. Nedivi, M. Heiman
2-0-4 [P/D/F] emerging research areas. Designed for students
Can be repeated for credit with strong backgrounds in either molecular 7.391 Independent Study in Biology
biology or computer science. Some founda- Prereq: None
Seminars covering topics of current interest in
tional material covering basic programming U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
biology with a focus on how to understand ex-
skills, probability and statistics is provided for Units arranged [P/D/F]
perimental methods and design and how to criti-
students with less quantitative backgrounds. Can be repeated for credit
cally read the primary research literature. Small
Students taking graduate version complete ad- 7.392 Independent Study in Biology
class size facilitates discussions and interac-
ditional assignments. Prereq: None
tions with an active research scientist. Students
C. Burge, E. Fraenkel, D. Gifford U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
visit research laboratories to see firsthand how
Units arranged
biological research is conducted. Contact Biol-
7.37J Molecular and Engineering Aspects of Can be repeated for credit
ogy Education Office for topics.
Biotechnology
H. R. Horvitz Program of study or research to be arranged with
a department faculty member.
Prereq: 2.005, 3.012, 5.60, 20.110, or 20.111;
7.345–7.349 Advanced Undergraduate Seminar Staff
7.06; or permission of instructor
U (Spring)
U (Fall, Spring) 7.393 Independent Study in Genetics
4-0-8
2-0-4 [P/D/F] Prereq: None
Can be repeated for credit Covers biological and bioengineering principles U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
underlying the development and therapeutic Units arranged
Seminars covering topics of current interest in
use of recombinant proteins and stem cells; gly- Can be repeated for credit
biology with a focus on how to understand ex-
coengineering of recombinant proteins; normal
perimental methods and design and how to criti- Program of study or research to be arranged with
and pathological signaling by growth factors and
cally read the primary research literature. Small a department faculty member.
their receptors; receptor trafficking; monoclonal
class size facilitates discussions and interac- Staff
antibodies as therapeutics; protein pharmacol-
tions with an active research scientist. Students
ogy and delivery; stem cell-derived tissues as
visit research laboratories to see firsthand how 7.394 Independent Study in Biochemistry
therapeutics; RNA therapeutics; combinatorial
biological research is conducted. Contact Biol- Prereq: None
protein engineering; and new antitumor drugs.
ogy Education Office for topics. U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
H. Lodish, L. Griffith
H. R. Horvitz Units arranged
7.38 Forces in Cell Biology and Development
(Subject meets with 7.83) Program of study or research to be arranged with
Prereq: 7.03, 7.05, 7.06 a department faculty member.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Spring) Staff
3-0-9
Covers the current understanding of how physi-

cal forces are generated in cells and how these
forces organize and shape cells and tissues.
Topics include methods to measure and detect
134
7.395 Independent Study in Cell and Molecular GRADUATE SUBJECTS 7.432 Topics in Marine Physiology and
C O U R S E
Biology Biochemistry
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) MIT-WHOI Joint Program in G (Fall, Spring)
Units arranged Oceanography 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
7
Program of study or research to be arranged with 7.410 Applied Statistics Lectures and discussions on physiological and
a department faculty member. Prereq: Permission of instructor biochemical processes in marine organisms.
Staff G (Spring) Topics vary from year to year.
3-0-9 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit WHOI Staff
7.396 Independent Study in Experimental Can be repeated for credit
Biology Provides an introduction to modern applied 7.433 Topics in Biological Oceanography
Prereq: None statistics. Topics include likelihood-based meth- Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) ods for estimation, confidence intervals, and G (Fall, Spring)
Units arranged [P/D/F] hypothesis-testing; bootstrapping; time series 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Can be repeated for credit modeling; linear models; nonparametric regres- Can be repeated for credit
Program of study or research to be arranged with sion; and model selection. Organized around Lectures and discussions on biological oceanog-
a department faculty member. examples drawn from the recent literature. raphy. Topics vary from year to year.
Staff A. Solow WHOI Staff
7.S390, 7.S391 Special Subject in Biology 7.421 Problems in Biological Oceanography 7.434 Topics in Zooplankton Biology
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) G (Fall, Spring) G (Fall, Spring)
Units arranged [P/D/F] Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit
7.S392 Special Subject in Biology Advanced problems in biological oceanography Lectures and discussions on the biology of marine
Prereq: Permission of instructor with assigned reading and consultation. zooplankton. Topics vary from year to year.
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Information: M. Neubert (WHOI) WHOI Staff
7.430 Topics in Quantitative Marine Science 7.435 Topics in Benthic Biology
7.S399 Special Subject in Biology (New)
G (Fall, Spring) G (Fall, Spring)
Units arranged Lectures and discussions on quantitative marine Lectures and discussions on the biology of
Can be repeated for credit ecology. Topics vary from year to year. marine benthos. Topics vary from year to year.
WHOI Staff WHOI Staff
Covers material in various fields of biology not
offered by the regular subjects of instruction.
7.431 Topics in Marine Ecology 7.436 Topics in Phytoplankton Biology
Staff
G (Fall, Spring) G (Fall, Spring)
7.UR Undergraduate Research
Prereq: Permission of department.
U (Fall, Spring)
Units arranged [P/D/F] Lectures and discussions on ecological prin- Lectures and discussion on the biology of
Can be repeated for credit ciples and processes in marine populations, marine phytoplankton. Topics vary from year to
7.URG Undergraduate Research communities, and ecosystems. Topics vary from year.
Prereq: Permission of department year to year. WHOI Staff
U (Fall, Spring) WHOI Staff
Units arranged 7.437 Topics in Molecular Biological
Can be repeated for credit Oceanography
Undergraduate research opportunities in the
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
G (Fall, Spring)
Department of Biology. For further information,
consult departmental coordinator, Gene Brown.
Staff
Lectures and discussion on molecular biological
oceanography. Topics vary from year to year.
WHOI Staff

7.438 Topics in the Behavior of Marine Animals 7.491 Research in Biological Oceanography 7.499 Research Rotations in Microbiology
B I O L O G Y
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor; Coreq: 7.492,
G (Fall, Spring) G (Fall, Spring) or 7.493
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, Spring)
Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Lectures and discussion on the behavioral biol- Directed research in biological oceanography
ogy of marine animals. Topics vary from year to not leading to graduate thesis and initiated prior Introduces students to faculty participating in
year. to the qualifying exam. the interdepartmental Microbiology graduate
WHOI Staff WHOI Staff program through a series of three lab rotations,
which provide broad exposure to microbiology
7.439 Topics in Marine Microbiology research at MIT. Students select a lab for thesis
Prereq: Permission of instructor Microbiology (MICRO) research by the end of their first year. Given the
G (Fall, Spring) interdisciplinary nature of the program and the
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 7.492J Methods and Problems in Microbiology many research programs available, students
Can be repeated for credit (Same subject as 1.86J, 20.445J) may be able to work jointly with more than one
Prereq: Permission of instructor or Coreq: 7.493 research supervisor. Limited to students in the
Lectures and discussion on the biology of ma-
G (Fall) Microbiology graduate program. Limited to
rine prokaryotes. Topics vary from year to year.
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit students in the microbiology program.
WHOI Staff
Staff
Students will read and discuss primary literature
7.440 An Introduction to Mathematical Ecology covering key areas of microbial research with 7.MTHG Microbiology Graduate Thesis
Prereq: Calculus I (GIR), 7.30B, or permission of emphasis on methods and approaches used to Prereq: Permission of instructor
instructor understand and manipulate microbes. Limited to G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) students in the microbiology program. Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered M. Polz Can be repeated for credit
7.493J Microbial Genetics and Evolution Program of research leading to the writing of a
Covers the basic models of population growth,
(Same subject as 1.87J, 20.446J) PhD thesis. To be arranged by the student and
demography, population interaction (competi-
Prereq: 7.03, 7.05, 7.28 or permission of the appropriate MIT faculty member.
tion, predation, mutualism), food webs, harvest-
instructor Staff
ing, and infectious disease, and the mathemati-
G (Fall)
cal tools required for their analysis. Because
these tools are also basic to the analysis of mod-
Biology
els in biochemistry, physiology, and behavior, Covers aspects of microbial genetic and genomic
subject also broadly relevant to students whose analyses, central dogma, horizontal gene trans-
7.50 Method and Logic in Molecular Biology
interests are not limited to ecological problems. fer, and evolution.
Prereq: Permission of instructor or Coreq: 7.51,
M. Neubert, H. Caswell (WHOI) A. D. Grossman, E. Alm
7.52
G (Fall)
7.47 Biological Oceanography 7.494 Research Problems in Microbiology
Prereq: Advanced training in biology Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Spring) G (Fall, Spring, Summer) Logic, experimental design and methods in biol-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit ogy, using discussions of the primary literature
Can be repeated for credit to discern the principles of biological investiga-
Intensive overview of biological oceanography.
tion in making discoveries and testing hypoth-
Major paradigms discussed, and dependence Directed research in the fields of microbial sci-
eses. In collaboration with faculty, students also
of biological processes in the ocean on physical ence and engineering.
apply those principles to generate a potential
and chemical aspects of the environment exam- Staff
research project, presented in both written
ined. Surveys the diversity of marine habitats,
and oral form. Limited to Course 7 graduate
major groups of taxa inhabiting those habitats, 7.498 Teaching Experience in Microbiology
students.
and the general biology of the various taxa: the Prereq: Permission of instructor
Staff
production and consumption of organic material G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
in the ocean, as well as factors controlling those Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
7.51 Principles of Biochemical Analysis
processes. Species diversity, structure of marine Can be repeated for credit
food webs, and the flow of energy within differ-
For qualified graduate students in the Microbiol- G (Fall)
ent marine habitats are detailed and contrasted.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
ogy graduate program interested in teaching. 6-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit

WHOI Staff
Classroom or laboratory teaching under the
Fundamental principles of biochemistry. Analy-
supervision of a faculty member.
sis of the structure and mechanism of catalytic
Staff
and regulatory macromolecules.
A. Keating, R. T. Sauer
136
7.52 Genetics for Graduate Students 7.57 Quantitative Biology for Graduate Students areas in nuclear cell biology and discussions on
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor representative recent papers.
G (Fall) G (Spring) P. Sharp, R. Young
7.61 Eukaryotic Cell Biology: Principles and
Principles and approaches of genetic analysis, Introduces the fundamental concepts and tools
Practice
7
including Mendelian inheritance and prokaryotic of quantitative approaches to molecular and cel-
genetics, yeast genetics, developmental genet- lular biology. Covers a wide range of mathemati-
G (Fall)
ics, neurogenetics, and human genetics. cal, computational, and statistical methods,
A. Amon, D. Housman, H. R. Horvitz although no previous expertise in these areas is
required. Focuses on understanding quantitative Emphasizes methods and logic used to analyze
7.540J Frontiers in Chemical Biology approaches through the analysis of particular structure and function of eukaryotic cells in
(Same subject as 5.54J, 20.554J) problems and examples drawn from classi- diverse systems (e.g., yeast, fly, worm, mouse,
Prereq: 5.13, 5.07, 7.06, permission of cal genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, human; development, stem cells, neurons).
instructor genomics, and systems biology. Combines lectures and in-depth roundtable
G (Fall) P. Gupta, A. Regev discussions of literature readings with the
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit active participation of faculty experts. Focuses
7.58 Molecular Biology on membranes (structure, function, traffic),
(Subject meets with 7.28) organelles, the cell surface, cytoskeleton and
B. Pentelute, M. Shoulders
Prereq: 7.03; 7.05 extracellular matrix. Ranges from basic studies
G (Spring) to applications to human disease, while stress-
7.547J Principles and Practice of Drug
5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ing critical analysis of experimental approaches.
Development
Enrollment limited.
(Same subject as 10.547J, 15.136J, ESD.691J, Detailed analysis of the biochemical mecha-
R. O. Hynes, M. Krieger
HST.920J) nisms that control the maintenance, expression,
Prereq: Permission of instructor and evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic
7.62 Microbial Physiology
G (Fall) genomes. Topics covered in lecture and readings
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit of relevant literature include: gene regulation,
Prereq: 7.03, 7.05
DNA replication, genetic recombination, and
See description under subject 15.136J. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
mRNA translation. Logic of experimental design
T. J. Allen, C. L. Cooney, S. N. Finkelstein, Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
and data analysis emphasized. Presentations
A. J. Sinskey, G. K. Raju 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
include both lectures and group discussions of
representative papers from the literature. Stu- Biochemical properties of bacteria and other
7.549J Case Studies and Strategies in Drug
dents taking the graduate version are expected microorganisms that enable them to grow under
Discovery and Development
to explore the subject in greater depth. a variety of conditions. Interaction between
T. Baker, S. Bell, W. Gilbert bacteria and bacteriophages. Genetic and meta-
bolic regulation of enzyme action and enzyme
G (Spring)
7.59J Teaching College-Level Science and formation. Structure and function of components
2-0-4
Engineering of the bacterial cell envelope. Protein secretion
See description under subject 20.486J. (Same subject as 1.95J, 5.95J, 6.982J, 8.395J, with a special emphasis on its various roles in
S. R. Tannenbaum, A. J. Sinskey, A. Wood 18.094J) pathogenesis. Additional topics include bioen-
(Subject meets with 2.978) ergetics, symbiosis, quorum sensing, global
7.55 Case Studies in Modern Experimental Prereq: None responses to DNA damage, and biofilms. Stu-
Design G (Fall) dents taking the graduate version are expected
Prereq: Permission of instructor 2-0-2 [P/D/F] to explore the subject in greater depth.
G (Spring) G. C. Walker, A. J. Sinskey
J. Rankin
7.63 Immunology
Focuses on enhancing students' ability to
analyze, design and present experiments, em- 7.60 Cell Biology: Structure and Functions of the
phasizing modern techniques. Class discussions Nucleus
G (Fall)
begin with papers that developed or utilized Prereq: 7.06
contemporary approaches (e.g., quantitative G (Spring)
microscopy, biophysical and molecular genetic 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Comprehensive survey of molecular, genetic,
methods) to address important problems in and cellular aspects of the immune system.
Eukaryotic genome structure, function, and
biology. Each student prepares one specific aim Topics include innate and adaptive immu-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
expression, processing of RNA, and regulation

of a standard research proposal for a project nity; cells and organs of the immune system;
of the cell cycle. Emphasis on the techniques
that emphasizes research strategy, experimental immunoglobulin, T cell receptor, and major
and logic used to address important problems
design, and writing. histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins and
in nuclear cell biology. Lectures on broad topic
P. Chang, F. Solomon genes; development and functions of B and T
lymphocytes; immune responses to infections
and tumors; hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, and
137 subjects 7.438 to 7.63

immunodeficiencies. Particular attention to the 7.67J Genetic Methods in Neurobiology lization, data processing, and model building.
B I O L O G Y
development and function of the immune sys- (Same subject as 9.322J) In the second half of the course, biophysical
tem as a whole, as studied by modern methods Prereq: Permission of instructor techniques are covered that supplement the 3-D
and techniques. Students taking the graduate G (Spring) characterization of biological macromolecules.
version are expected to explore the subject in 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Topics include CD spectroscopy, isothermal calo-
greater depth. rimetry, analytical ultracentrifugation, dynamic
H. Ploegh light scattering, and surface plasmon resonance
W. G. Quinn
(BIAcore). Theoretical principles behind the tech-
7.64 Molecular Mechanisms, Pathology and niques are covered, applications are discussed,
7.68J Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Core II
Therapy of Human Neuromuscular Disorders and students are performing practical exercises
Prereq: Permission of instructor using instrumentation available at MIT. Meets
G (Spring) with 5.78 when offered concurrently.
G (Spring)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit C. Drennan, T. Schwartz
3-0-9
Investigates the molecular and clinical basis
See description under subject 9.013J. 7.72 Principles and Frontiers of Developmental
of central nervous system and neuromuscular
G. Feng, L.-H. Tsai, Y. Lin Biology
disorders with particular emphasis on strategies
for therapeutic intervention. Considers the in-
7.69J Developmental Neurobiology G (Fall)
depth analysis of clinical features, pathological
(Same subject as 9.181J) 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
mechanisms, and responses to current thera-
peutic interventions. Covers neurodegenerative Covers fundamental principles and frontiers
diseases, such as Huntington's disease, Parkin- of animal development. Focuses on molecular
G (Spring)
son's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Amyotropic mechanisms, experimental approaches, evolu-
Lateral Schlerosis, Frontal Temporal Dementia, tionary context, human disorders, and topics
and neuromuscular disorders, such as Myotonic See description under subject 9.181J. of societal importance. Compares vertebrate
Dystrophy, Facio Scapular Humoral Dystrophy, E. Nedivi, M. Heiman (mouse, chick, frog, fish) and invertebrate (fly,
and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. worm) models. Modules include patterning and
D. Housman 7.70 Regulation of Gene Expression asymmetry of the body plan, cell type determina-
Prereq: Permission of instructor tion and diversity, organogenesis, morphogen-
7.65J Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Core I Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered esis, maternal control, organismal growth, stem
(Same subject as 9.015J) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) cells, and issues in human development.
Prereq: None 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H. Sive, T. Orr-Weaver
G (Fall)
Seminar examines basic principles of biologi-
3-0-9 7.74J Topics in Biophysics and Physical Biology
cal regulation of gene expression. Focuses on
See description under subject 9.015J. examples that underpin these principles, as well
Prereq: None
J. T. Littleton, H. Sive, F. Gertler as those that challenge certain long-held views.
G (Fall)
Topics covered may include the role of transcrip-
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
7.66 Molecular Basis of Infectious Disease tion factors, enhancers, DNA modifications,
(Subject meets with 7.26) non-coding RNAs, and chromatin structure in the See description under subject 20.416J.
Prereq: 7.06 regulation of gene expression and mechanisms M. Bathe, J. Gore
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered for epigenetic inheritance of transcriptional
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) states. Limited to 40. 7.76 Topics in Protein Biochemistry
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit L. Boyer, M. Gehring Prereq: Permission of instructor
Focuses on the principles of host-pathogen
7.71 Biophysical Chemistry Techniques Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
interactions with an emphasis on infectious
Prereq: 5.13, 5.60; 5.07 or 7.05 2-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
diseases of humans. Presents key concepts
of pathogenesis through the study of various In-depth analysis and discussion of classic and
human pathogens. Includes critical analysis and current literature, with an emphasis on protein
discussion of assigned readings. Students tak- structure and function. Topics include binding
ing the graduate version are expected to explore specificity; cooperativity and allostery; protein
the subject in greater depth. For students who want to understand the folding and misfolding; macromolecular as-
D. Kim, J. Saeij benefits and caveats of biophysical techniques sembly; sequence homology and prediction of
used to ascertain the structure of macromol- structure; and protein engineering and design.
ecules, especially on the 3-D level. The first half Undergraduates should have taken 7.71 or 5.64.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
of the course focuses on x-ray crystallography, A. Keating, R. T. Sauer

the single most important technique used in
determining the 3-D structure of macromol-
ecules. Discussion of crystallographic theory is
complemented with exercises such as crystal-
138
7.77 Nucleic Acids, Structure, Function, 7.81J Systems Biology original papers and team projects. Students
C O U R S E
Evolution and Their Interactions with Proteins (Same subject as 8.591J) taking graduate version complete additional
Prereq: 7.05 or 7.51 (Subject meets with 7.32) assignments.
G (Spring) Prereq: 18.03, 18.05; or permission of instructor J. Chen
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 7.88J Protein Folding and Human Disease
7
Surveys primary literature, focusing on bio-
chemical, biophysical, genetic, and combinato- See description under subject 8.591J.
rial approaches for understanding nucleic acids. J. Gore
G (Spring)
Topics include the general properties, functions,
and structural motifs of DNA and RNA; RNAs 7.82 Topics of Mammalian Development and
as catalysts and as regulators of gene expres- Genetics Addresses the multifaceted biochemical problem
sion; RNA editing and surveillance, and the Prereq: Permission of instructor of protein folding and the surprising ways it
interaction of nucleic acids with proteins, such G (Spring) affects biological systems. Considers underlying
as zinc-finger proteins, modification enzymes, 3-0-9 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit chemistry and cellular biology, folding interme-
aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases and other proteins diates and off-pathway reactions, and the roles
Seminar covering embryologic, molecular, and
of the translational machinery. Includes some of chaperones and other folding assistants.
genetic approaches to development in mice
lectures but is mostly analysis and discussion Covers the amyloid fold, beneficial amyloid
and humans. Topics include preimplantation
of current literature in the context of student functions, major protein folding diseases (such
development; gastrulation; embryonic stem
presentations. as Alzheimer's and Prion diseases) and the ef-
cells, gene targeting and nuclear reprogramming
D. Bartel, U. RajBhandary fects of protein folding on the evolution of novel
of somatic cells; genomic imprinting; X-inactiva-
functions.
tion; sex determination; and germ cells.
7.78 Methods and Topics in Protein J. A. King
R. Jaenisch, R. Young
Biochemistry and Biophysics (New)
Prereq: Permission of instructor 7.89J Topics in Computational and Systems
7.83 Forces in Cell Biology and Development
G (Spring) Biology
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as CSB.100J)
Prereq: 7.06
Students read and discuss papers dealing with G (Spring)
G (Fall)
protein structure and function and biophysical 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
techniques used to characterize biological mac-
Covers the current understanding of how physi-
romolecules. Topics include cooperativity and See description under subject CSB.100J.
cal forces are generated in cells and how these
allostery, protein folding and misfolding, path- C. Burge
forces organize and shape cells and tissues.
ways of macromolecular assembly, molecular
Topics include methods to measure and detect
motors, and protein design. Methods include CD 7.91J Foundations of Computational and
forces for single molecules or in cells, mecha-
spectroscopy, isothermal calorimetry, analytical Systems Biology
nisms of force generation, sensing of force in
ultracentrifugation, light scattering, and real- (Same subject as 20.490J)
signal transduction, and the roles of force in key
time kinetic measurements. Covers theoretical (Subject meets with 6.802J, 6.874J, 7.36J,
cell biological and developmental processes and
principles behind the techniques. Students 20.390J, HST.506J)
human disease. Includes lectures on concepts
complete practical exercises using instrumenta- Prereq: Biology (GIR), 6.0002 or 6.01; or 7.05;
and experimental approaches related to forces
tion available at MIT. or permission of instructor
in biology and discussions of representative
R. T. Sauer, T. Schwartz G (Spring)
recent papers. Students taking the graduate
version are expected to explore the subject in
7.80 Biological Chemistry II
greater depth. Provides an introduction to computational and
I. Cheeseman, A. Martin systems biology. Includes units on the analysis
Prereq: 5.12; 5.07 or 7.05
of protein and nucleic acid sequences, protein
G (Spring)
7.84 Immunology in Medicine (New) structures, and biological networks. Presents
(Subject meets with 7.24) principles and methods used for sequence align-
More advanced treatment of biochemical mecha- Prereq: Permission of Instructor ment, motif finding, expression array analysis,
nisms that underlie biological processes. Topics G (Spring) structural modeling, structure design and
include macromolecular machines such as the 5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit prediction, and network analysis and model-
ribosome, the proteosome, fatty acid synthases ing. Techniques include dynamic programming,
Studies the development and function of the
as a paradigm for polyketide synthases and Markov and hidden Markov models, Bayesian
immune system at molecular, cellular and
non-ribosomal polypeptide synthases, and poly- networks, clustering methods, and energy
systems levels with emphasis on the role of
merases. Emphasis is on experimental methods minimization approaches. Exposes students to
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
immune system in disease pathogenesis and

used to unravel these processes and how these emerging research areas. Designed for students
interventions. Discusses in depth the applica-
processes fit into the cellular context and coor- with strong backgrounds in either molecular
tion of immunological principles in development
dinate regulation. Students taking the graduate biology or computer science. Some founda-
of antibody therapeutics, cancer immunothera-
version are expected to explore the subject in tional material covering basic programming
pies, vaccines, and other medical interventions.
greater depth. skills, probability and statistics is provided for
Lectures supplemented with discussions of
J. Stubbe, E. Nolan students with less quantitative backgrounds.

Students taking graduate version complete ad- 7.941 Research Problems 7.THG Graduate Biology Thesis
B I O L O G Y
ditional assignments. Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor

C. Burge, E. Fraenkel, D. Gifford G (Fall, Summer) G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
7.931 Independent Study in Biology Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: Permission of instructor 7.942 Research Problems
Program of research leading to the writing of a
G (Fall, Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
PhD thesis; to be arranged by the student and
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Spring)
an appropriate MIT faculty member.
Can be repeated for credit Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Can be repeated for credit Staff
7.932 Independent Study in Biology
Directed research in a field of biological science,
G (Fall, Spring)
but not contributory to graduate thesis.
Consult Biology Education Office
Program of study or research to be arranged with 7.95 Cancer Biology

a department faculty member. Prereq: 7.06
Staff G (Spring)
7.933 Research Rotations in Biology
Intensive analysis of historical and current
developments in cancer biology. Topics include
G (Fall, Spring)
principles of transformation, viral and cellular
oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, tumor-cell
growth, apoptosis, principles of cancer biology,
Introduces students to faculty participating in and cancer genetics. Detailed analyses of the
the Biology graduate program through a series current research literature including important
of lab rotations, which provide broad exposure research reports published in recent years.
to biology research at MIT. Students select a Enrollment limited.
lab for thesis research by the end of their first M. Vander Heiden, R. Weinberg
year. Limited to students in the Biology graduate
program. 7.98J Neural Plasticity in Learning and Memory
Staff (Same subject as 9.301J)
7.934 Teaching Experience in Biology G (Spring)
S. Tonegawa, W. Quinn
For qualified graduate students in the Biology
graduate program interested in teaching. Class- 7.S930, 7.S931 Special Subject in Biology
room or laboratory teaching under the supervi- Prereq: Permission of instructor
sion of a faculty member. G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Staff Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
7.935 Responsible Conduct in Biology (New) 7.S932 Special Subject in Biology
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Not offered regularly; consult department
Sessions focus on the responsible conduct of
science. Considers recordkeeping and report-
7.S939 Special Subject in Biology (New)
ing; roles of mentor and mentee; authorship,
review, and confidentiality; resolving conflicts;
misfeasance and malfeasance; collaborations,
competing interests, and intellectual property;
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and proper practices in the use of animal and

human subjects. Limited to second-year gradu-
ate students in Biology. Covers material in various fields of biology not
Staff offered by the regular subjects of instruction.
Staff
140
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Bachelor of Science in Biology/Course 7

Science Requirement [two subjects can be satisfied by 5.111, 5.112, or 3.091, and 7.012, 7.013, 7.014,
7
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied from among 5.12,
5.60(1) and 7.03 or 7.05 in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 7.02J in the Departmental Program](2) 1


5.111 or 5.112 Principles of Chemical Science, 12, Chemistry (GIR)
or
3.091 Introduction to Solid-State Chemistry, 12, Chemistry (GIR)
20.110J Thermodynamics of Biomolecular Systems,(1) 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
or
7.10J Physical Chemistry of Biomolecular Systems,(1) 12; Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), Physics I (GIR),
Physics II (GIR)
or
5.60 Thermodynamics and Kinetics,(1) 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
7.012, 7.013, 7.014, 7.015, or 7.016 Introductory Biology, 12
7.02J Introduction to Experimental Biology and Communication, 18, LAB, CI‑M; Biology (GIR)
or
20.109 Laboratory Fundamentals in Biological Engineering, 15, LAB, CI‑M; Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR),
6.0002, 18.03, 20.110J*
7.05 General Biochemistry, 12, REST; Biology (GIR)*

or
5.07 Biological Chemistry I, 12; 5.12
7.06 Cell Biology, 12; 7.03, 7.05
Three undergraduate-level 12-unit subjects offered by the Department of Biology for which 7.03 and/or 7.05
are prerequisites. Exceptions: 7.30AJ and 7.30BJ are eligible as a restricted elective; 7.19 cannot be used as a
(2)
restricted elective. Graduate-level subjects may not be used as restricted electives. Subjects that count as restricted
electives are the following: 7.08J, 7.20J, 7.21, 7.22, 7.23, 7.25, 7.26, 7.27, 7.28, 7.29J, 7.30AJ and 7.30BJ(2), 7.31, 7.32J,
7.33, 7.35, 7.36, 7.37J, 7.38, 7.41, and 7.49J.
One of the 30-unit project laboratory subjects in the department curriculum. Those currently offered are:
7.13 Experimental Microbial Genetics, 30, CI‑M; 7.02J, 7.03, 7.05
7.15 Experimental Molecular Genetics, 30, CI-M; 7.02J, 7.03
7.16 Experimental Molecular Biology, 30, CI‑M; 7.02J, 7.03, 7.05
7.18 Topics in Experimental Biology, 30, CI‑M; 7.02J, 7.03, 7.05

Notes
The department recommends 20.110J, 7.10, or 5.60 to fulfill the biology requirements, but will also accept 2.005,
(1)
3.012, 8.044, or 10.213 as a substitution.

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
(2)
The combination of 7.30AJ and 7.30BJ counts as one Biology restricted elective.
141 s u b j e c t s 7 . 9 3 1 t o 7 .T H G
B I O L O G Y
Bachelor of Science in Biology/Course 7-A

Science Requirement [two subjects can be satisfied by 5.111, 5.112, or 3.091, and 7.012, 7.013, 7.014,
5.60(1) and 7.03 or 7.05 in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 7.02J in the Departmental Program](2) 1


5.111 or 5.112 Principles of Chemical Science, 12, Chemistry (GIR)
or
3.091 Introduction to Solid-State Chemistry, 12, Chemistry (GIR)
20.110J Thermodynamics of Biomolecular Systems,(1) 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
or
7.10J Physical Chemistry of Biomolecular Systems,(1) 12; Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), Physics I (GIR),
Physics II (GIR)
or
5.60 Thermodynamics and Kinetics,(1) 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
7.012, 7.013, 7.014, 7.015, or 7.016 Introductory Biology, 12, Biology (GIR)
7.02J Introduction to Experimental Biology and Communication, 18, LAB, CI‑M; Biology (GIR)
or
20.109 Laboratory Fundamentals in Biological Engineering, 15, LAB, CI‑M; Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR),
6.0002, 18.03, 20.110J*
7.05 General Biochemistry, 12, REST; Biology (GIR)*

or
5.07 Biological Chemistry I, 12; 5.12
7.06 Cell Biology, 12; 7.03, 7.05
Restricted Electives (2) 48

Three undergraduate-level 12-unit subjects offered by the Department of Biology for which 7.03 and/or 7.05
are prerequisites. Graduate-level subjects may not be used as restricted electives. Subjects that count as restricted
electives are the following: 7.08J, 7.20J, 7.21, 7.22, 7.23, 7.26, 7.27, 7.28, 7.29J, 7.30AJ and 7.30BJ(2), 7.31, 7.32J, 7.33,
7.35, 7.36, 7.37J, 7.38, and 7.49J.
and
One of the following CI-M subjects: 3.014, 5.36, 5.38, 7.19, 8.13, 9.12, 10.26, 10.27, 10.28, 10.29, 20.380, or 6.021J.

Notes
(1)
The department recommends 20.110J, 7.10J, or 5.60 to fulfill the biology requirements, but will also accept 2.005,
3.012, 8.044, or 10.213 as a substitution.
The combination of 7.30AJ and 7.30BJ counts as one Biology restricted elective.
(2)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
142
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Molecular Biology/Course 6-7

7


or

2. Chemistry
or
Physics II (GIR)
or
or
20.109 Laboratory Fundamentals in Biological Engineering, 15, LAB, CI-M; Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR),
6.0002, 18.03, 20.110J*

7.06 Cell Biology, 12; 7.03, 7.05

or

7.23 Immunology, 12; 7.03*

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

or
143
B I O L O G Y

Notes
(1)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
144
C O U R S E
Master of Engineering in Computer Science and Molecular Biology/
Course 6-7P
7
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI-M).(1)


or

2. Chemistry
or
Physics II (GIR)
or
or
20.109 Laboratory Fundamentals in Biological Engineering, 15, LAB, CI-M; Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), 6.0002,
18.03, 20.110J*

7.06 Cell Biology, 12; 7.03, 7.05

or

7.23 Immunology, 12; 7.03*

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
or
7. Four graduate subjects totaling at least 42 units, which includes two concentration subjects (approved by the
department) plus a third graduate subject in electrical engineering and computer science and/or biology.
8. Two subjects from a restricted departmental list of math electives.
145
B I O L O G Y
Notes
To complete the required Communication-Intensive subjects in the major, students must take 7.02J or 20.109
(1)
or 6.UAT/6.UAP by the end of the third year. The second CI-M should be chosen to complete the requirements in
categories 3 and 6 above.
(2)
The Master of Engineering program builds on the bachelor’s degree program (6-7), with restricted elective catego‑
ries 7 and 8 and the MEng thesis.
The Master of Engineering in Computer Science and Molecular Biology is only awarded to students who have
received, or are simultaneously receiving, the 6-7 bachelor’s degree. Students who receive the Master of
Engineering degree after having obtained the 6-7 bachelor’s degrees must fulfill the requirements for Course
6-7P as described above.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
146
COURSE 8 PHYSICS
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS 8.012 Physics I tion. Basic electric circuits. Electromagnetic

Prereq: None waves and Maxwell's equations. Subject taught
8.01 Physics I U (Fall) using the TEAL (Technology Enabled Active
Prereq: None 5-0-7 PHYSICS I Learning) studio format which utilizes small
U (Fall) Credit cannot also be received for 8.01, 8.011, group interaction and current technology to help
3-2-7 PHYSICS I 8.01L, CC.801, CC.8012, ES.801, ES.8012 students develop intuition about, and concep-
Credit cannot also be received for 8.011, 8.012, tual models of, physical phenomena.
Elementary mechanics, presented in greater
8.01L, CC.801, CC.8012, ES.801, ES.8012 Fall: R. Redwine, A. Neely
depth than in 8.01. Newton's laws, concepts of
Spring: Staff
Introduces classical mechanics. Space and time: momentum, energy, angular momentum, rigid
straight-line kinematics; motion in a plane; body motion, and non-inertial systems. Uses el-
8.021 Physics II
forces and static equilibrium; particle dynamics, ementary calculus freely; concurrent registration
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR),
with force and conservation of momentum; rela- in a math subject more advanced than 18.01
tive inertial frames and non-inertial force; work, is recommended. In addition to covering the
U (Fall)
potential energy and conservation of energy; theoretical subject matter, students complete a
5-0-7 PHYSICS II
kinetic theory and the ideal gas; rigid bodies and small experimental project of their own design.
rotational dynamics; vibrational motion; conser- Freshmen admitted via AP or Math Diagnostic
CC.802, ES.802, ES.8022
vation of angular momentum; central force mo- for Physics Placement results.
tions; fluid mechanics. Subject taught using the M. Williams Introduction to electromagnetism and electro-
TEAL (Technology-Enabled Active Learning) for- statics: electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric
mat which features students working in groups 8.01L Physics I structure of matter; conductors and dielectrics.
of three, discussing concepts, solving problems, Prereq: None Concepts of electrostatic field and potential,
and doing table-top experiments with the aid of U (Fall, IAP) electrostatic energy. Electric currents, magnetic
computer data acquisition and analysis. 3-2-7 PHYSICS I fields and Ampere’s law. Magnetic materials.
D. Chakrabarty, P. Dourmashkin Credit cannot also be received for 8.01, 8.011, Time-varying fields and Faraday's law of induc-
8.012, CC.801, CC.8012, ES.801, ES.8012 tion. Basic electric circuits. Electromagnetic
8.011 Physics I waves and Maxwell's equations. Designed for
Introduction to classical mechanics (see de-
Prereq: None students with previous experience in 8.02; the
scription under 8.01). Includes components of
U (Spring) subject is designated as 8.02 on the transcript.
the TEAL (Technology-Enabled Active Learning)
5-0-7 PHYSICS I Enrollment limited.
format. Material covered over a longer interval
Credit cannot also be received for 8.01, 8.012, G. Stephans
so that the subject is completed by the end of
8.01L, CC.801, CC.8012, ES.801, ES.8012 the IAP. Substantial emphasis given to review-
8.022 Physics II
Introduces classical mechanics. Space and time: ing and strengthening necessary mathematics
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Coreq: Calculus II (GIR)
straight-line kinematics; motion in a plane; tools, as well as basic physics concepts and
U (Fall, Spring)
forces and equilibrium; experimental basis of problem-solving skills. Content, depth, and dif-
5-0-7 PHYSICS II
Newton's laws; particle dynamics; universal ficulty is otherwise identical to that of 8.01. The
gravitation; collisions and conservation laws; subject is designated as 8.01 on the transcript.
CC.802, ES.802, ES.8022
work and potential energy; vibrational motion; Y. Lee
conservative forces; inertial forces and non-in- Parallel to 8.02, but more advanced mathemati-
ertial frames; central force motions; rigid bodies 8.02 Physics II cally. Some knowledge of vector calculus as-
and rotational dynamics. Designed for students Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR) sumed. Maxwell's equations, in both differential
with previous experience in 8.01; the subject is U (Fall, Spring) and integral form. Electrostatic and magnetic
designated as 8.01 on the transcript. 3-2-7 PHYSICS II vector potential. Properties of dielectrics and
Staff Credit cannot also be received for 8.021, 8.022, magnetic materials. In addition to the theo-
CC.802, ES.802, ES.8022 retical subject matter, several experiments in
electricity and magnetism are performed by the
Introduction to electromagnetism and electro-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
students in the laboratory.

statics: electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric
Fall: P. Zuccon
structure of matter; conductors and dielectrics.
Spring: Staff
Concepts of electrostatic field and potential,
electrostatic energy. Electric currents, magnetic
fields and Ampere's law. Magnetic materials.
Time-varying fields and Faraday's law of induc-
147 subjects 8.01 to 8.022

8.03 Physics III 8.044 Statistical Physics I 8.06 Quantum Physics III
P H Y S I C S
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Physics II (GIR) Prereq: 8.03, 18.03 Prereq: 8.05
U (Fall, Spring) U (Spring) U (Spring)
5-0-7 REST 5-0-7 5-0-7
Mechanical vibrations and waves; simple har- Introduction to probability, statistical mechanics, Continuation of 8.05. Units: natural units,
monic motion, superposition, forced vibrations and thermodynamics. Random variables, joint scales of microscopic phenomena, applications.
and resonance, coupled oscillations, and normal and conditional probability densities, and func- Time-independent approximation methods:
modes; vibrations of continuous systems; reflections of a random variable. Concepts of macro- degenerate and nondegenerate perturbation
tion and refraction; phase and group velocity. scopic variables and thermodynamic equilibrium, theory, variational method, Born-Oppenheimer
Optics; wave solutions to Maxwell's equa- fundamental assumption of statistical mechan- approximation, applications to atomic and
tions; polarization; Snell's Law, interference, ics, microcanonical and canonical ensembles. molecular systems. The structure of one- and
Huygens's principle, Fraunhofer diffraction, and First, second, and third laws of thermodynamics. two-electron atoms: overview, spin-orbit and
gratings. Numerous examples illustrating a wide variety relativistic corrections, fine structure, varia-
Fall: N. Weinberg of physical phenomena such as magnetism, tional approximation, screening, Zeeman and
Spring: Nuh Gedik polyatomic gases, thermal radiation, electrons in Stark effects. Charged particles in a magnetic
solids, and noise in electronic devices. Concur- field: Landau levels and integer quantum hall
8.033 Relativity rent enrollment in 8.04 is recommended. effect. Scattering: general principles, partial
Prereq: Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR) K. Rajagopal waves, review of one-dimension, low-energy ap-
U (Fall) proximations, resonance, Born approximation.
5-0-7 REST 8.05 Quantum Physics II Time-dependent perturbation theory. Students
Prereq: 8.04 research and write a paper on a topic related to
Einstein's postulates; consequences for simul-
U (Fall) the content of 8.05 and 8.06.
taneity, time dilation, length contraction, and
5-0-7 Staff
clock synchronization; Lorentz transformation;
Credit cannot also be received for 8.S05
relativistic effects and paradoxes; Minkowski
8.07 Electromagnetism II
diagrams; invariants and four-vectors; momen- Together 8.05 and 8.06 cover quantum physics
Prereq: 8.03, 18.03
tum, energy, and mass; particle collisions. Rela- with applications drawn from modern phys-
U (Fall)
tivity and electricity; Coulomb's law; magnetic ics. General formalism of quantum mechanics:
4-0-8
fields. Brief introduction to Newtonian cosmol- states, operators, Dirac notation, representa-
ogy. Introduction to some concepts of general tions, measurement theory. Harmonic oscillator: Survey of basic electromagnetic phenomena:
relativity; principle of equivalence. The Schwarz- operator algebra, states. Quantum mechanics electrostatics, magnetostatics; electromagnetic
child metric; gravitational red shift; particle and in three dimensions: central potentials and the properties of matter. Time-dependent elec-
light trajectories; geodesics; Shapiro delay. radial equation, bound and scattering states, tromagnetic fields and Maxwell's equations.
P. Fisher qualitative analysis of wavefunctions. Angular Electromagnetic waves, emission, absorption,
momentum: operators, commutator algebra, ei- and scattering of radiation. Relativistic electro-
8.04 Quantum Physics I genvalues and eigenstates, spherical harmonics. dynamics and mechanics.
Prereq: 8.03 or 6.014; 18.03 or 18.034 Spin: Stern-Gerlach devices and measurements, S. Hughes
U (Fall, Spring) nuclear magnetic resonance, spin and statistics.
5-0-7 REST Addition of angular momentum: Clebsch-Gordan 8.08 Statistical Physics II
series and coefficients, spin systems, and al- Prereq: 8.044, 8.05
Experimental basis of quantum physics:
lotropic forms of hydrogen. U (Spring)
photoelectric effect, Compton scattering,
B. Zwiebach 4-0-8
photons, Franck-Hertz experiment, the Bohr
atom, electron diffraction, deBroglie waves, Probability distributions for classical and quan-
8.S05 Special Subject: Quantum Physics II
and wave-particle duality of matter and light. tum systems. Microcanonical, canonical, and
(New)
Introduction to wave mechanics: Schroed- grand canonical partition-functions and associ-
Prereq: 8.04, permission of instructor
inger's equation, wave functions, wave packets, ated thermodynamic potentials. Conditions of
U (Spring)
probability amplitudes, stationary states, the thermodynamic equilibrium for homogenous and
2-0-10
Heisenberg uncertainty principle, and zero-point heterogenous systems. Applications: non-inter-
energies. Solutions to Schroedinger's equation acting Bose and Fermi gases; mean field theories
in one dimension: transmission and reflection Experimental version of 8.05, which offers a for real gases, binary mixtures, magnetic
at a barrier, barrier penetration, potential wells, combination of online and in-person instruction. systems, polymer solutions; phase and reaction
the simple harmonic oscillator. Schroedinger's See description of 8.05. Licensed by the Com- equilibria, critical phenomena. Fluctuations, cor-
equation in three dimensions: central potentials mittee on Curricula as an acceptable alternative relation functions and susceptibilities, and Kubo
and introduction to hydrogenic systems. to 8.05 for Spring 2015. Limited to 20. formulae. Evolution of distribution functions:
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Fall: E. Farhi B. Zwiebach, S. Rayyan Boltzmann and Smoluchowski equations.

Spring: Staff Staff
148
8.09 Classical Mechanics III vidual needs. For students who want to do work mechanics and statistical physics. Generalized
C O U R S E
Prereq: 8.223 not provided for in the regular subjects. Specific coordinates, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formu-
U (Fall) approval required in each case. lations, canonical transformations, and Poisson
4-0-8 Consult N. Mavalvala brackets. Applications to continuous media. The
relativistic Lagrangian and Maxwell's equations.
Covers Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics,
P. Fisher
8
systems with constraints, rigid body dynam-
ics, vibrations, central forces, Hamilton-Jacobi
UNDERGRADUATE ELECTIVE
theory, action-angle variables, perturbation SUBJECTS 8.224 Exploring Black Holes: General Relativity
and Astrophysics
theory, and continuous systems. Provides an in-
8.20 Introduction to Special Relativity Prereq: 8.033 or 8.20
troduction to ideal and viscous fluid mechanics,
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR) Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
including turbulence, as well as an introduction
U (IAP) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
to nonlinear dynamics, including chaos.
2-0-7 REST 3-0-9
I. Stewart
Introduces the basic ideas and equations of Ein- Study of physical effects in the vicinity of a black
stein's special theory of relativity. Topics include hole as a basis for understanding general relativ-
UNDERGRADUATE Lorentz transformations, length contraction and ity, astrophysics, and elements of cosmology.
LABORATORY AND SPECIAL time dilation, four vectors, Lorentz invariants, Extension to current developments in theory
PROJECT SUBJECTS relativistic energy and momentum, relativistic and observation. Energy and momentum in flat
kinematics, Doppler shift, space-time diagrams, space-time; the metric; curvature of space-time
8.13 Experimental Physics I relativity paradoxes, and some concepts of near rotating and nonrotating centers of attrac-
Prereq: 8.04 general relativity. Intended for freshmen and tion; trajectories and orbits of particles and
U (Fall, Spring) sophomores. Not usable as a restricted elective light; elementary models of the Cosmos. Weekly
0-6-12 Institute LAB by Physics majors. Credit cannot be received for meetings include an evening seminar and recita-
8.14 Experimental Physics II 8.20 if credit for 8.033 is or has been received in tion. The last third of the term is reserved for
Prereq: 8.05, 8.13 the same or prior terms. collaborative research projects on topics such
U (Spring) J. Formaggio as the Global Positioning System, solar system
0-6-12 tests of relativity, descending into a black hole,
8.21 Physics of Energy gravitational lensing, gravitational waves, Grav-
Four fundamental laboratory experiments are ity Probe B, and more advanced models of the
Prereq: Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR),
carried out each term, covering most aspects cosmos. Subject has online components that are
Chemistry (GIR)
of modern physics relating to names such as open to selected MIT alumni. Alumni wishing to
U (Fall)
Rutherford, Franck-Hertz, Hall, Ramsauer, Dop- participate should contact Professor Bertsch-
4-0-8 REST
pler, Fraunhofer, Faraday, Mossbauer, Compton, inger at [email protected]. Limited to 40.
and Stern-Gerlach. Stresses basic experimental A comprehensive introduction to the fundamen- E. Bertschinger
techniques and data analysis, and written and tal physics of energy systems that emphasizes
oral presentation of experiment results. 8.14 quantitative analysis. Focuses on the fundamen- 8.225J Einstein, Oppenheimer, Feynman:
requires knowledge of quantum mechanics at tal physical principles underlying energy pro- Physics in the 20th Century
the 8.05 level. cesses and on the application of these principles (Same subject as STS.042J)
G. Roland to practical calculations. Applies mechanics and Prereq: None
electromagnetism to energy systems; introduces Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
8.18 Research Problems in Undergraduate and applies basic ideas from thermodynam- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Physics ics, quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics. 3-0-9 HASS-H
Prereq: Permission of instructor Examines energy sources, conversion, transport,
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) losses, storage, conservation, and end uses. See description under subject STS.042J.
Units arranged [P/D/F] Analyzes the physics of side effects, such as D. I. Kaiser
Can be repeated for credit global warming and radiation hazards. Provides
students with technical tools and perspective to 8.226 Forty-three Orders of Magnitude
Opportunity for undergraduates to engage in Prereq: 8.04, 8.044; or permission of instructor
evaluate energy choices quantitatively at both
experimental or theoretical research under the Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
national policy and personal levels.
supervision of a staff member. Specific approval Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
W. Taylor
required in each case. 3-0-9
Consult N. Mavalvala
8.223 Classical Mechanics II
Examines the widespread societal implications
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
8.19 Readings in Physics of current scientific discoveries in physics across
U (IAP)
forty-three orders of magnitude in length scale.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: None
2-0-4
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Addresses topics ranging from climate change to
Units arranged [P/D/F] A broad, theoretical treatment of classical nuclear nonproliferation. Students develop their
Can be repeated for credit mechanics, useful in its own right for treating ability to express concepts at a level accessible
complex dynamical problems, but essential to the public and to present a well-reasoned
Supervised reading and library work. Choice of argument on a topic that is a part of the national
to understanding the foundations of quantum
material and allotment of time according to indi-
149 subjects 8.03 to 8.226

debate. Requires diverse writing assignments, 8.277J Introduction to Particle Accelerators 8.286 The Early Universe
P H Y S I C S
including substantial papers. Enrollment limited. (Same subject as 6.608J) Prereq: 18.03, Physics II (GIR)
J. Conrad Prereq: 6.013 or 8.07; permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
8.231 Physics of Solids I Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall, IAP, Spring) 3-0-9 REST
Prereq: 8.044, Coreq: 8.05 Units arranged
Introduction to modern cosmology. First half
U (Fall) Can be repeated for credit
deals with the development of the big bang
4-0-8
Principles of acceleration: beam properties; theory from 1915 to 1980, and latter half with
Introduction to the basic concepts of the quan- linear accelerators, synchrotrons, and storage recent impact of particle theory. Topics: special
tum theory of solids. Topics: periodic structure rings. Accelerator technologies: radio frequency relativity and the Doppler effect, Newtonian
and symmetry of crystals; diffraction; reciprocal cavities, bending and focusing magnets, beam cosmological models, introduction to non-
lattice; chemical bonding; lattice dynamics, diagnostics. Particle beam optics and dynam- Euclidean spaces, thermal radiation and early
phonons, thermal properties; free electron gas; ics. Special topics: measures of accelerators history of the universe, big bang nucleosynthe-
model of metals; Bloch theorem and band struc- performance in science, medicine and industry; sis, introduction to grand unified theories and
ture, nearly free electron approximation; tight synchrotron radiation sources; free electron other recent developments in particle theory,
binding method; Fermi surface; semiconductors, lasers; high-energy colliders; and accelerators baryogenesis, the inflationary universe model,
electrons, holes, impurities; optical properties, for radiation therapy. May be repeated for credit and the evolution of galactic structure.
excitons; and magnetism. for a maximum of 12 units. A. Guth
L. Fu W. Barletta
8.287J Observational Techniques of Optical
8.251 String Theory for Undergraduates 8.282J Introduction to Astronomy Astronomy
Prereq: 8.033, 8.044, 8.05 (Same subject as 12.402J) (Same subject as 12.410J)
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) Prereq: Physics I (GIR) Prereq: 8.282J, 12.402J, 12.409, or other
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered U (Spring) introductory astronomy course; Coreq: 8.03
4-0-8 3-0-6 REST U (Fall)
3-4-8 Institute LAB
Introduction to the main concepts of string Quantitative introduction to physics of the solar
theory, i.e. quantum mechanics of a relativistic system, stars, interstellar medium, the galaxy, See description under subject 12.410J.
string. Develops aspects of string theory and and universe, as determined from a variety of R. Binzel, A. Bosh
makes it accessible to students familiar with astronomical observations and models. Top-
basic electromagnetism and statistical mechanics: planets, planet formation; stars, the Sun, 8.292J Fluid Physics
ics, including the study of D-branes and string "normal" stars, star formation; stellar evolution, (Same subject as 12.330J)
thermodynamics. supernovae, compact objects (white dwarfs, Prereq: 8.044, 5.60, or permission of instructor
B. Zwiebach neutron stars, and black holes), plusars, binary U (Spring)
x-ray sources; star clusters, globular and open 3-0-9
8.276 Nuclear and Particle Physics clusters; interstellar medium, gas, dust, magnet-
A physics-based introduction to the properties
Prereq: 8.033, 8.04 ic fields, cosmic rays; distance ladder; galaxies,
of fluids and fluid systems, with examples drawn
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered normal and active galaxies, jets; gravitational
from a broad range of sciences, including atmo-
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) lensing; large scaling structure; Newtonian
spheric physics and astrophysics. Definitions of
4-0-8 cosmology, dynamical expansion and thermal
fluids and the notion of continuum. Equations of
history of the universe; cosmic microwave back-
Presents a modern view of the fundamental state and continuity, hydrostatics and conserva-
ground radiation; big bang nucleosynthesis. No
structure of matter. Starting from the Standard tion of momentum; ideal fluids and Euler's equa-
prior knowledge of astronomy necessary. Not
Model, which views leptons and quarks as tion; viscosity and the Navier-Stokes equation.
usable as a restricted elective by Physics majors.
basic building blocks of matter, establishes the Energy considerations, fluid thermodynamics,
Staff
properties and interactions of these particles. and isentropic flow. Compressible versus incom-
Explores applications of this phenomenology to pressible and rotational versus irrotational flow;
8.284 Modern Astrophysics
both particle and nuclear physics. Emphasizes Bernoulli's theorem; steady flow, streamlines
Prereq: 8.04, Coreq: 8.05
current topics in nuclear and particle physics and potential flow. Circulation and vorticity.
U (Spring)
research at MIT. Intended for students with a Kelvin's theorem. Boundary layers. Fluid waves
3-0-9
basic knowledge of relativity and quantum phys- and instabilities. Quantum fluids.
ics concepts. Applications of physics (Newtonian, statistical, D. Cziczo
J. Conrad and quantum mechanics) to fundamental pro-
cesses that occur in celestial objects. Includes 8.297 Physics of the 21st Century
main-sequence stars, collapsed stars (white Prereq: 8.033, 8.044, 8.05, 8.13
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes), pulsars, U (Spring)

supernovae, the interstellar medium, galaxies, 4-0-8
and as time permits, active galaxies, quasars,
Students study four topics in depth from themes
and cosmology. Observational data discussed.
of current interest over the course of the term.
No prior knowledge of astronomy is required.
Topic examples include Bose-Einstein con-
Staff
150
densates, dark energy, neutrino interactions, tion and radiation of electromagnetic waves, 8.325 Relativistic Quantum Field Theory III
C O U R S E
superconductivity, photonics, semiconductor electric and magnetic properties of matter, and Prereq: 8.324
nanostructures, exoplanets, and space plasmas. conservation laws. Subject uses appropriate G (Spring)
P. Fisher mathematics but emphasizes physical phenom- 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
ena and principles.
The third and last term of the quantum field
8.298 Selected Topics in Physics Staff
8
theory sequence. Its aim is the proper theoreti-
cal discussion of the physics of the standard
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 8.321 Quantum Theory I
model. Topics: quantum chromodynamics; Higgs
Units arranged Prereq: 8.05
phenomenon and a description of the standard
model; deep-inelastic scattering and structure
Presentation of topics of current interest, with functions; basics of lattice gauge theory; opera-
8.322 Quantum Theory II
content varying from year to year. tor products and effective theories; detailed
Prereq: 8.07, 8.321
Consult I. Stewart structure of the standard model; spontaneously
G (Spring)
broken gauge theory and its quantization;
8.299 Physics Teaching instantons and theta-vacua; topological defects;
Prereq: None A two-term subject on quantum theory, stressing introduction to supersymmetry.
U (Fall, Spring) principles: uncertainty relation, observables, Staff
Units arranged [P/D/F] eigenstates, eigenvalues, probabilities of the
Can be repeated for credit results of measurement, transformation theory, 8.333 Statistical Mechanics I
equations of motion, and constants of motion. Prereq: 8.044, 8.05
For qualified undergraduate students interested
Symmetry in quantum mechanics, represen- G (Fall)
in gaining some experience in teaching. Labora-
tations of symmetry groups. Variational and 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tory, tutorial, or classroom teaching under the
perturbation approximations. Systems of identi- 8.334 Statistical Mechanics II
supervision of a faculty member. Students
cal particles and applications. Time-dependent Prereq: 8.333
selected by interview.
perturbation theory. Scattering theory: phase G (Spring)
Consult N. Mavalvala
shifts, Born approximation. The quantum theory 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
of radiation. Second quantization and many-
8.UR Undergraduate Research A two-term subject on statistical mechanics.
body theory. Relativistic quantum mechanics of
Prereq: None Basic principles are examined in 8.333: the laws
one electron.
U (Fall, Spring, Summer) of thermodynamics and the concepts of tem-
R. Jackiw
Units arranged [P/D/F] perature, work, heat, and entropy. Postulates of
Can be repeated for credit classical statistical mechanics, microcanonical,
8.323 Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I
canonical, and grand canonical distributions;
Research opportunities in physics. For further Prereq: 8.321
applications to lattice vibrations, ideal gas, pho-
information, contact the departmental UROP G (Spring)
ton gas. Quantum statistical mechanics; Fermi
coordinator. 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and Bose systems. Interacting systems: cluster
N. Mavalvala
A one-term self-contained subject in quantum expansions, van der Waal's gas, and mean-field
field theory. Concepts and basic techniques are theory. Topics from modern statistical mechanics
8.THU Undergraduate Physics Thesis are explored in 8.334: the hydrodynamic limit
developed through applications in elementary
Prereq: None and classical field theories. Phase transitions
particle physics, and condensed matter physics.
U (Fall, Spring, Summer) and broken symmetries: universality, correlation
Topics: classical field theory, symmetries, and
Units arranged functions, and scaling theory. The renormaliza-
Noether's theorem. Quantization of scalar fields,
Can be repeated for credit tion approach to collective phenomena. Dynamic
spin fields, and Gauge bosons. Feynman graphs,
Program of research leading to the writing of an analytic properties of amplitudes and unitarity of critical behavior. Random systems.
SB thesis; to be arranged by the student under the S-matrix. Calculations in quantum electrody- 8.333: M. Kardar; 8.334: Staff
approved supervision. namics (QED). Introduction to renormalization.
Information: N. Mavalvala Staff 8.351J Classical Mechanics: A Computational
Approach
8.324 Relativistic Quantum Field Theory II (Same subject as 6.946J, 12.620J)
GRADUATE SUBJECTS Prereq: 8.322, 8.323 (Subject meets with 12.008)
G (Fall) Prereq: Physics I (GIR), 18.03, permission of
8.311 Electromagnetic Theory I 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit instructor
Prereq: 8.07 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
The second term of the quantum field theory
G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
sequence. Develops in depth some of the topics
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

discussed in 8.323 and introduces some ad-
Basic principles of electromagnetism: experi- vanced material. Topics: perturbation theory and See description under subject 12.620J.
mental basis, electrostatics, magnetic fields of Feynman diagrams, scattering theory, Quantum J. Wisdom, G. J. Sussman
steady currents, motional emf and electromag- Electrodynamics, one loop renormalization,
netic induction, Maxwell's equations, propaga- quantization of non-abelian gauge theories, the
Standard Model of particle physics, other topics.
H. Liu
151 subjects 8.231 to 8.351J

8.361 Quantum Theory of Many-Particle 8.391 Pre-Thesis Research
P H Y S I C S
Systems Prereq: Permission of instructor Physics of Atoms, Radiation, Solids,

Prereq: 8.322, 8.333 G (Fall) Fluids, and Plasmas
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Can be repeated for credit 8.421 Atomic and Optical Physics I
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 8.392 Pre-Thesis Research Prereq: 8.05
Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Introduces general many-body theory applicable
G (Spring, Summer) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
to low temperature, nuclear, and solid-state
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
physics. Reviews occupation number rep-
resentation and classical Mayer expansion. The first of a two-term subject sequence that
Perturbation theory: diagrammatic expansions Advanced problems in any area of experimental provides the foundations for contemporary
and linked-cluster theorem for zero or finite or theoretical physics, with assigned reading research in selected areas of atomic and optical
temperature systems of fermions or bosons. and consultations. phsyics. The interaction of radiation with atoms:
Green's functions: analytic properties, equations Staff resonance; absorption, stimulated and sponta-
of motion, relation to observables, approxima- neous emission; methods of resonance, dressed
tions, linear response theory, and random phase 8.395J Teaching College-Level Science and atom formalism, masers and lasers, cavity
approximation. Superconductivity: electron- Engineering quantum electrodynamics; structure of simple
phonon interaction, instability of normal state, (Same subject as 1.95J, 5.95J, 6.982J, 7.59J, atoms, behavior in very strong fields; fundamen-
BCS ground state, perturbation theory. 18.094J) tal tests: time reversal, parity violations, Bell’s
T. W. Donnelly (Subject meets with 2.978) inequalities; and experimental methods.
Prereq: None Staff
8.370J Quantum Computation G (Fall)
(Same subject as 2.111J, 18.435J) 2-0-2 [P/D/F] 8.422 Atomic and Optical Physics II
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 8.05
G (Fall) Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
J. Rankin
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
See description under subject 18.435J. 8.398 Selected Topics in Graduate Physics
I. Chuang, E. Farhi, S. Lloyd, P. Shor Prereq: Permission of instructor The second of a two-term subject sequence
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) that provides the foundations for contemporary
8.371J Quantum Information Science Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit research in selected areas of atomic and optical
(Same subject as 6.443J, 18.436J) Can be repeated for credit physics. Non-classical states of light- squeezed
Prereq: 18.435 states; multi-photon processes, Raman scatter-
Presentation of topics of current interest with
G (Spring, Summer) ing; coherence- level crossings, quantum beats,
content varying from year to year.
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit double resonance, superradiance; trapping and
Consult K. Rajagopal
cooling- light forces, laser cooling, atom optics,
Examines quantum computation and quantum
spectroscopy of trapped atoms and ions; atomic
information. Topics include quantum circuits, 8.399 Physics Teaching
interactions- classical collisions, quantum scat-
the quantum Fourier transform and search Prereq: Permission of instructor
tering theory, ultracold collisions; and experi-
algorithms, the quantum operations formalism, G (Fall, Spring)
mental methods.
quantum error correction, Calderbank-Shor-Ste- Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Staff
ane and stabilizer codes, fault tolerant quantum Can be repeated for credit
computation, quantum data compression,
For qualified graduate students interested in 8.431J Nonlinear Optics
quantum entanglement, capacity of quantum
gaining some experience in teaching. Labora- (Same subject as 6.634J)
channels, and quantum cryptography and the
tory, tutorial, or classroom teaching under the Prereq: 6.013 or 8.07
proof of its security. Prior knowledge of quantum
supervision of a faculty member. Students G (Spring)
mechanics required.
selected by interview. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Consult S. P. Robinson
8.381, 8.382 Selected Topics in Theoretical J. G. Fujimoto
Physics
Prereq: Permission of instructor 8.481, 8.482 Selected Topics in Physics of
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Atoms and Radiation
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring) Prereq: 8.321
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Topics of current interest in theoretical physics,
varying from year to year. Subject not rou-
tinely offered; given when sufficient interest is Presentation of topics of current interest, with
indicated. content varying from year to year. Subject not
Consult P. A. Lee
152
routinely offered; given when sufficient interest 8.514 Strongly Correlated Systems in tems biology. Students taking graduate version
C O U R S E
is indicated. Condensed Matter Physics explore the subject in more depth.
Consult P. A. Lee Prereq: 8.322, 8.333 J. Gore
8.511 Theory of Solids I Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 8.592J Statistical Physics in Biology
Prereq: 8.231 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as HST.452J)
8
G (Fall) Prereq: 8.333 or permission of instructor
Study of condensed matter systems where in-
teractions between electrons play an important
First term of a theoretical treatment of the phys- role. Topics vary depending on lecturer but may
ics of solids. Concept of elementary excitations. include low-dimension magnetic and electronic
Symmetry- translational, rotational, and time- systems, disorder and quantum transport, A survey of problems at the interface of statisti-
reversal invariances- theory of representations. magnetic impurities (the Kondo problem), cal physics and modern biology: bioinformatic
Energy bands- APW, OPW, pseudopotential and quantum spin systems, the Hubbard model and methods for extracting information content of
LCAO schemes. Survey of electronic structure high-temperature superconductors. Topics are DNA; gene finding, sequence comparison, phylo-
of metals, semimetals, semiconductors, and chosen to illustrate the application of diagram- genetic trees. Physical interactions responsible
insulators, Excitons, Critical points, Response matic techniques, field-theory approaches, and for structure of biopolymers; DNA double helix,
functions, and Interactions in the electron gas. renormalization group methods in condensed secondary structure of RNA, elements of protein
P. Lee matter physics. folding. Considerations of force, motion, and
X. Wen packaging; protein motors, membranes. Col-
8.512 Theory of Solids II lective behavior of biological elements; cellular
Prereq: 8.511 8.581, 8.582 Selected Topics in Condensed networks, neural networks, and evolution.
G (Spring) Matter Physics M. Kardar, L. Mirny
G (Fall, Spring) 8.593J Biological Physics
Second term of a theoretical treatment of the
Not offered regularly; consult department (Same subject as HST.450J)
physics of solids. Interacting electron gas: many-
3-0-9 Prereq: 8.044 recommended but not necessary
body formulation, Feynman diagrams, random
Can be repeated for credit Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
phase approximation and beyond. General the-
ory of linear response: dielectric function; sum Presentation of topics of current interest, with
rules; plasmons; optical properties; applications contents varying from year to year. Subject not
to semiconductors, metals, and insulators. routinely offered; given when sufficient interest Designed to provide seniors and first-year
Transport properties: non-interacting electron is indicated. graduate students with a quantitative, analytical
gas with impurities, diffusons. Quantum Hall Consult P. A. Lee understanding of selected biological phenom-
effect: integral and fractional. Electron-phonon ena. Topics include experimental and theoretical
interaction: general theory, applications to met- 8.590J Topics in Biophysics and Physical basis for the phase boundaries and equation
als, semiconductors and insulators, polarons, Biology of state of concentrated protein solutions,
and field-theory description. Superconductivity: (Same subject as 7.74J, 20.416J) with application to diseases such as sickle cell
experimental observations, phenomenological Prereq: None anemia and cataract. Protein-ligand binding and
theories, and BCS theory. G (Fall) linkage and the theory of allosteric regulation of
Staff 2-0-4 [P/D/F] protein function, with application to proteins as
stores as transporters in respiration, enzymes
8.513 Many-Body Theory for Condensed Matter in metabolic pathways, membrane receptors,
M. Bathe, J. Gore
Systems regulators of gene expression, and self-assem-
Prereq: 8.05, 8.08, 8.033, 8.231J bling scaffolds. The physics of locomotion and
8.591J Systems Biology
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered chemoreception in bacteria and the biophysics
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) of vision, including the theory of transparency
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit of the eye, molecular basis of photo reception,
and the detection of light as a signal-to-noise
Concepts and physical pictures behind various G (Fall)
discrimination.
phenomena that appear in interacting many- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G. Benedek
body systems. Visualization occurs through con-
Introduction to cellular and population-level
centration on path integral, mean-field theories
systems biology with an emphasis on synthetic 8.613J Introduction to Plasma Physics I
and semiclassical picture of fluctuations around
biology, modeling of genetic networks, cell-cell (Same subject as 6.651J, 22.611J)
mean-field state. Topics covered: interacting
interactions, and evolutionary dynamics. Cellular Prereq: 6.013, 8.07, or 22.105; 18.04 or Coreq:
boson/fermion systems, Fermi liquid theory and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
systems include genetic switches and oscilla- 18.075

bosonization, symmetry breaking and nonlinear
tors, network motifs, genetic network evolution, G (Fall)
sigma-model, quantum gauge theory, quantum
and cellular decision-making. Population-level 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Hall theory, mean-field theory of spin liquids
systems include models of pattern formation,
and quantum order, string-net condensation and See description under subject 22.611J.
cell-cell communication, and evolutionary sys-
emergence of light and fermions. A. White
L. Levitov
153 subjects 8.361 to 8.613J

8.614J Introduction to Plasma Physics II resistivity, thermal conductivities, particle 8.711 Nuclear Physics
P H Y S I C S
(Same subject as 6.652J, 22.612J) "diffusion"). Runaway and slide-away regimes. Prereq: 8.321, 8.701
Prereq: 6.651J, 8.613J, or 22.611J Magnetic reconnection processes and their rel- G (Spring)
G (Spring) evance to experimental observations. Radiation 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit emission from inhomogeneous plasmas. Condi-
Modern, advanced study in the experimental
tions for thermonuclear burning and ignition
Linear waves and instabilities in magnetized foundations and theoretical understanding
(D-T and “advanced” fusion reactions, plasmas
plasma; solutions of Vlasov-Maxwell equations of the structure of nuclei, beginning with the
with polarized nuclei). Role of “impurity” nuclei.
in homogeneous and inhomogeneous plas- two- and three-nucleon problems. Basic nuclear
“Finite-ß“ (pressure) regimes and ballooning
mas; conservation principles for energy and properties, collective and single-particle motion,
modes. Convective modes in configuration
momentum; quasi-linear theory and nonlinear giant resonances, mean field models, interacting
and velocity space. Trapped particle regimes.
stabilization; solitons and coherent nonlinear boson model. Nuclei far from stability, nuclear
Nonlinear and explosive instabilities. Interaction
phenomena; collisions and discrete particle astrophysics, big-bang and stellar nucleosyn-
of positive and negative energy modes. Each
effects; fluctuations in a stable plasma; Fokker- thesis. Electron scattering: nucleon momentum
subject can be taken independently.
Planck equation and transport phenomena. A distributions, scaling, olarization observables.
Staff
subject description tailored to fit the back- Parity-violating electron scattering. Neutrino
ground and interests of the attending students physics. Current results in relativistic heavy ion
8.681, 8.682 Selected Topics in Fluid and
distributed shortly before and at the beginning physics and hadronic physics. Frontiers and
Plasma Physics
of the subject. future facilities.
Prereq: 8.613J
Staff J. Matthews
G (Fall, Spring)
8.624 Plasma Waves 8.712 Advanced Topics in Nuclear Physics
Prereq: 8.613J Prereq: 8.711 or permission of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Presentation of topics of current interest, with Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit content varying from year to year. Subject 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
not routinely offered; given when interest is Can be repeated for credit
Comprehensive theory of electromagnetic waves
indicated.
in a magnetized plasma. Wave propagation in Subject for experimentalists and theorists with
Consult M. Porkolab
cold and hot plasmas. Energy flow. Absorption rotation of the following topics: (1) Nuclear chro-
by Landau and cyclotron damping and by transit modynamics—introduction to QCD, structure
time magnetic pumping (TTMP). Wave propaga- of nucleons, lattice QCD, phases of hadronic
tion in inhomogeneous plasma: accessibility,
Nuclear and Particle Physics matter; and relativistic heavy ion collisions. (2)
WKB theory, mode conversion, connection Medium-energy physics—nuclear and nucleon
formulae, and Budden tunneling. Applications 8.701 Introduction to Nuclear and Particle structure and dynamics studied with medium-
to RF plasma heating, wave propagation in the Physics and high-energy probes (neutrinos, photons,
ionosphere and laser-plasma interactions. Wave Prereq: None. Coreq: 8.321 electrons, nucleons, pions, and kaons). Studies
propagation in toroidal plasmas, and applica- G (Fall) of weak and strong interactions.
tions to ion cyclotron (ICRF), electron cyclotron 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Consult P. Fisher
(ECRH), and lower hybrid (LHH) wave heating. The phenomenology and experimental foun-
Quasi-linear theory and applications to RF cur- dations of particle and nuclear physics; the 8.781, 8.782 Selected Topics in Nuclear Theory
rent drive in tokamaks. Extensive discussion of fundamental forces and particles, composites. Prereq: 8.323
relevant experimental observations. Interactions of particles with matter, and G (Fall, Spring)
M. Porkolab detectors. SU(2), SU(3), models of mesons and Not offered regularly; consult department
baryons. QED, weak interactions, parity viola- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
8.641 Physics of High-Energy Plasmas I tion, lepton-nucleon scattering, and structure
Presents topics of current interest in nuclear
Prereq: 8.613J functions. QCD, gluon field and color. W and Z
structure and reaction theory, with content vary-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered fields, electro-weak unification, the CKM matrix.
ing from year to year. Subject not routinely of-
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Nucleon-nucleon interactions, properties of
fered; given when sufficient interest is indicated.
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit nuclei, single- and collective- particle models.
Consult E. Farhi
8.642 Physics of High-Energy Plasmas II Electron and hadron interactions with nuclei.
Prereq: 8.613 Relativistic heavy ion collisions, and transition to
8.811 Particle Physics
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered quark-gluon plasma.
Prereq: 8.701
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) F. Wilczek
G (Fall)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Basic concepts of plasmas, with temperatures

Modern review of particles, interactions, and
of thermonuclear interest, relevant to fusion re-
recent experiments. Experimental and analyti-
search and astrophysics. Microscopic transport
cal methods. QED, electroweak theory, and the
processes due to interparticle collisions and col-
Standard Model as tested in recent key experi-
lective modes (e.g., microinstabilities). Relevant
ments at ee and pp colliders. Mass generation,
macroscopic transport coefficients (electrical
154
W, Z, and Higgs physics. Weak decays of scattering off of necleons and nuclei; the search 8.881, 8.882 Selected Topics in Experimental
C O U R S E
mesons, including heavy flavors with QCD cor- for the Higgs boson; supersymmetric extension of Particle Physics
rections. Mixing phenomena for K, D, B mesons the standard model. Topics vary with instructor. Prereq: 8.811
and neutrinos. CP violation with results from Staff G (Fall, Spring)
B-factories. Future physics expectations: Higgs, Not offered regularly; consult department
SUSY, sub-structure as addressed by new experi- 8.851 Effective Field Theory 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
8
ments at the LHC collider. Prereq: 8.324 Can be repeated for credit
M. Klute Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
Presents topics of current interest in experimen-
tal particle physics, with content varying from
8.812 Graduate Experimental Physics 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
year to year. Subject not routinely offered; given
Prereq: 8.701 Credit cannot also be received for 8.S851
when sufficient interest is indicated.
G (IAP)
Covers the framework and tools of effective Consult B. Wyslouch
field theory, including: identifying degrees
Provides practical experience in particle detec- of freedom and symmetries; power counting
tion with verification by (Feynman) calculations. expansions (dimensional and otherwise); field Space Physics and Astrophysics
Students perform three experiments; at least redefinitions, bottom-up and top-down effective
one requires actual construction following theories; fine-tuned effective theories; matching 8.901 Astrophysics I
design. Topics include Compton effect, Fermi and Wilson coefficients; reparameterization Prereq: Permission of instructor
constant in muon decay, particle identification invariance; and advanced renormalization group G (Spring)
by time-of-flight, Cerenkov light, calorimeter techniques. Main examples are taken from 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
response, tunnel effect in radioactive decays, particle and nuclear physics, including the Soft-
Collinear Effective Theory. Size and time scales. Historical astronomy.
angular distribution of cosmic rays, scattering,
I. Stewart Astronomical instrumentation. Stars: spectra
gamma-gamma nuclear correlations, and mod-
and classification. Stellar structure equations
ern particle localization.
and survey of stellar evolution. Stellar oscilla-
U. Becker 8.861 Advanced Topics in Superfluidity
tions. Degenerate and collapsed stars; radio
Prereq: 8.324
pulsars. Interacting binary systems; accretion
8.821 String Theory Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
disks, x-ray sources. Gravitational lenses;
Prereq: 8.324 Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
dark matter. Interstellar medium: HII regions,
supernova remnants, molecular clouds, dust;
Basic pairing theory, effective field theory radiative transfer; Jeans’ mass; star formation.
and spontaneous symmetry breaking; well- High-energy astrophysics: Compton scattering,
An introduction to string theory. Basics of established applications to liquid helium 3 as bremsstrahlung, synchrotron radiation, cosmic
conformal field theory; light-cone and covariant a warm-up; research will be explored including rays. Galactic stellar distributions and popula-
quantization of the relativistic bosonic string; anisotropic superconductivity in heavy fermion tions; Oort constants; Oort limit; and globular
quantization and spectrum of supersymmetric systems and cuprates; color superconductivity clusters.
10-dimensional string theories; T-duality and D- in high-density QCD; and pairing in fermion sys- Staff
branes; toroidal compactification and orbifolds; tems with mismatched Fermi surfaces, including
11-dimensional supergravity and M-theory. ultracold atom systems. Additional ideas needed 8.902 Astrophysics II
Staff to discuss the fractional quantum Hall effect Prereq: 8.901
will be reviewed, emphasizing its connection to G (Fall)
8.831J Supersymmetric Quantum Field Theories conventional superfluidity, and pointing toward 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Same subject as 18.396J) aspects of anyon behavior potentially relevant
for quantum information processing. Galactic dynamics: potential theory, orbits,
F. Wilczek collisionless Boltzmann equation, etc. Galaxy
interactions. Groups and clusters; dark matter.
Intergalactic medium; x-ray clusters. Active
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 8.871, 8.872 Selected Topics in Theoretical
galactic nuclei: unified models, black hole ac-
Can be repeated for credit Particle Physics
cretion, radio and optical jets, etc. Homogeneity
Prereq: 8.323
See description under subject 18.396J. and isotropy, redshift, galaxy distance ladder.
D. Z. Freedman Newtonian cosmology. Roberston-Walker mod-
els and cosmography. Early universe, primor-
8.841 Electroweak Interactions dial nucleosynthesis, recombination. Cosmic
Prereq: 8.324 microwave background radiation. Large-scale
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Presents topics of current interest in theoreti- structure, galaxy formation.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) cal particle physics, with content varying from R. Simcoe
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit year to year. Subject not routinely offered; given
when sufficient interest is indicated.
An introduction to the standard model of
Consult E. Farhi
electroweak interactions and beyond; neutrino
interactions and masses; the CKM matrix; lepton
155 subjects 8.614J to 8.902

8.913 Plasma Astrophysics I relativistic cosmology; horizons. Overview of and supernova remnants, brown dwarfs, and
P H Y S I C S
Prereq: Permission of instructor evolution in cosmology; radiation and element extrasolar planetary systems. The presenter at
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered synthesis; physical models of the "early stages." each session is selected by drawing names from
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Formation of large-scale structure to variability a hat containing those of all attendees. Offered
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit of physical laws. First and last states. Some if sufficient interest is indicated.
8.914 Plasma Astrophysics II knowledge of relativity expected. 8.962 recom- Consult D. Chakrabarty
Prereq: Permission of instructor mended though not required.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered M. Tegmark 8.981, 8.982 Selected Topics in Astrophysics
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Prereq: Permission of Instructor
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 8.952 Particle Physics of the Early Universe G (Spring)
Prereq: 8.323, Coreq: 8.324 3-0-9 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
For students interested in space physics,
astrophysics, and plasma physics in general.
Magnetospheres of rotating magnetized planets, Topics of current interest, varying from year to
ordinary stars, neutron stars, and black holes. year. Subject not routinely offered; given when
Pulsar models: processes for slowing down, Basics of general relativity, standard big bang sufficient interest is indicated.
particle acceleration, and radiation emission; cosmology, thermodynamics of the early uni- Consult D. Chakrabarty
accreting plasmas and x-ray stars; stellar winds; verse, cosmic background radiation, primordial
heliosphere and solar wind- relevant magnetic nucleosynthesis, basics of the standard model 8.S301 Special Subject: Physics
field configuration, measured particle distri- of particle physics, electroweak and QCD phase Prereq: Permission of instructor
bution in velocity space and induced collec- transition, basics of group theory, grand unified G (Spring)
tive modes; stability of the current sheet and theories, baryon asymmetry, monopoles, cosmic Units arranged
collisionless processes for magnetic reconnec- strings, domain walls, axions, inflationary uni-
Covers topics in Physics that are not offered
tion; theory of collisionless shocks; solitons; verse, and structure formation.
in the regular curriculum. Limited enrollment;
Ferroaro-Rosenbluth sheet; solar flare models; A. Guth
preference to Physics graduate students.
heating processes of the solar corona; Earth's
A. Lightman
magnetosphere (auroral phenomena and their 8.962 General Relativity
interpretation, bowshock, magnetotail, trapped Prereq: 18.03, 18.06, 8.07
particle effects); relationship between gravita- 8.THG Graduate Physics Thesis
G (Spring)
tional (galactic) plasmas and electromagnetic Prereq: Permission of instructor
plasmas. 8.913 deals with heliospheric, 8.914 G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
The basic principles of Einstein's general theory Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
with extra-heliospheric plasmas.
of relativity, differential geometry, experimen- Can be repeated for credit
B. Coppi
tal tests of general relativity, black holes, and
cosmology.
8.921 Stellar Structure and Evolution SM, PhD, or ScD thesis; to be arranged by the
Staff
Prereq: Permission of instructor student and an appropriate MIT faculty member.
G (Spring) Consult I. Stewart
8.971 Astrophysics Seminar
Observable stellar characteristics; overview of Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
observational information. Principles underlying Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring)
calculations of stellar structure. Physical pro- 2-0-4 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
cesses in stellar interiors; properties of matter Can be repeated for credit
and radiation; radiative, conductive, and convec-
Advanced seminar on current topics, with a dif-
tive heat transport; nuclear energy generation;
ferent focus each term. Typical topics: astronom-
nucleosynthesis; and neutrino emission. Proto-
ical instrumentation, numerical and statistical
stars; the main sequence, and the solar neutrino
methods in astrophysics, gravitational lenses,
flux; advanced evolutionary stages; variable
neutron stars and pulsars.
stars; planetary nebulae, supernovae, white
Consult D. Chakrabarty
dwarfs, and neutron stars; close binary systems;
and abundance of chemical elements.
8.972 Astrophysics Seminar
Staff
8.942 Cosmology
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Advanced seminar on current topics, with a
different focus each term. Typical topics: gravi-
Thermal backgrounds in space. Cosmological
tational lenses, active galactic nuclei, neutron
principle and its consequences: Newtonian
stars and pulsars, galaxy formation, supernovae
cosmology and types of “universes”; survey of
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C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Physics/Course 8

8
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by 8.03 or 8.04, and
18.03 or 18.034 in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [satisfied by 8.13 or equivalent in the Departmental Program] 1

Subject names below are followed by credit units, and by prerequisites, if any (corequisites are indicated in italics).

8.03 Physics III, 12, REST; Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
or
8.04 Quantum Physics I, 12, REST; 8.03*, 18.03*
8.044 Statistical Physics I, 12; 8.03, 18.03
Physics: Flexible Option

One of the following subjects:
8.21 Physics of Energy, 12; Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
8.223 Classical Mechanics II, 6; Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
8.05 Quantum Physics II, 12; 8.04
8.20 Introduction to Special Relativity, 9, REST;
Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR)
8.033 Relativity, 12; Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
One of the following experimental experiences, subject to the approval of the department: 
8.13 Experimental Physics I, 18, LAB, CI‑M; 8.04
A laboratory subject of similar intensity in another department
An experimental research project or senior thesis
An experimentally oriented summer externship
Physics: Focused Option

8.033 Relativity, 12; Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
8.05 Quantum Physics II, 12; 8.04
8.06 Quantum Physics III, 12, CI‑M; 8.05
8.13 Experimental Physics I, 18, LAB, CI‑M; 8.04
8.14 Experimental Physics II, 18, LAB; 8.05, 8.13
8.223 Classical Mechanics II, 6; Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
8.ThU Undergraduate Physics Thesis (12 units)(1)

Physics: Flexible Option
At least one subject in the Department of Physics in addition to those listed above (12 units)(2)
Three subjects forming one intellectually coherent unit in some area, not necessarily physics, subject to
the approval of the department (36 units)
Physics: Focused Option
One subject in the Department of Mathematics beyond 18.03 (12 units)
Two subjects in the Department of Physics in addition to those listed above,(2) including at least one of
the following: 8.07, 8.08, and 8.09 (24 units)
Departmental Program Units That Also Satisfy the GIRs (24–36)


2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
157 s u b j e c t s 8 . 9 1 3 t o 8 .T H G
P H Y S I C S
Notes
(1)
A thesis of 12 units is required. Not more than 30 units of thesis credit may be included in the minimum of 180
units beyond the General Institute Requirements required for the SB degree.
Subject descriptions identify subjects that cannot be used for this purpose.
(2)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
158
COURSE 9 BRAIN AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES
9.00 Introduction to Psychological Science Topics covered from behavioral, computational, tion, auditory responses and sound localization,
Prereq: None and neural perspectives. olfactory and somatosensory perception.
U (Spring) E. Gibson, P. Sinha, J. Tenenbaum P. H. Schiller, M. C. Brown
4-0-8 HASS-S
9.013J Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience 9.07 Statistics for Brain and Cognitive Science
A survey of the scientific study of human nature,
Core II Prereq: 9.40
including how the mind works, and how the brain
(Same subject as 7.68J) U (Fall)
supports the mind. Topics include the mental and
neural bases of perception, emotion, learning,
G (Spring)
memory, cognition, child development, personal- Provides students with the basic tools for analyz-
3-0-9
ity, psychopathology, and social interaction. ing experimental data, properly interpreting
Consideration of how such knowledge relates to Survey and primary literature review of major statistical reports in the literature, and reasoning
debates about nature and nurture, free will, con- areas in molecular and cellular neurobiology. under uncertain situations. Topics organized
sciousness, human differences, self, and society. Covers genetic neurotrophin signaling, adult around three key theories: probability, statisti-
J. D. Gabrieli neurogenesis, G-protein coupled receptor signal- cal, and the linear model. Probability theory cov-
ing, glia function, epigenetics, neuronal and ho- ers axioms of probability, discrete and continu-
9.01 Introduction to Neuroscience meostatic plasticity, neuromodulators of circuit ous probability models, law of large numbers,
Prereq: Physics II (GIR) or permission of function, and neurological/psychiatric disease and the Central Limit Theorem. Statistical theory
instructor mechanisms. Includes lectures and exams, and covers estimation, likelihood theory, Bayesian
U (Fall) involves presentation and discussion of primary methods, bootstrap and other Monte Carlo meth-
4-0-8 REST literature. 9.015 recommended, though the core ods, as well as hypothesis testing, confidence
subjects can be taken in any sequence. intervals, elementary design of experiments
Introduction to the mammalian nervous system,
G. Feng, L.-H. Tsai, Y. Lin principles and goodness-of-fit. The linear model
with emphasis on the structure and function of
theory covers the simple regression model and
the human brain. Topics include the function of
9.015J Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience the analysis of variance. Places equal emphasis
nerve cells, sensory systems, control of move-
Core I on theory, data analyses, and simulation studies.
ment, learning and memory, and diseases of the
(Same subject as 7.65J) E. N. Brown
brain.
Prereq: None
M. Bear
G (Fall) 9.073J Statistics for Neuroscience Research
3-0-9 (Same subject as HST.460J)
9.011 Systems Neuroscience
Prereq: Permission of instructor Survey and primary literature review of major
G (Fall) topic areas in molecular and cellular neurobiol-
6-0-12 ogy. Covers neurogenomics, nervous system
3-0-9
formation, axonal pathfinding, cytoskeletal
Survey of brain and behavioral studies. Exam-
regulation, synapse formation, neurotransmitter A survey of statistical methods for neuroscience
ines principles underlying the structure and
release, and cellular neurophysiology. Includes research. Core topics include introductions to
function of the nervous system, with a focus on
lectures and weekly paper write-ups, together the theory of point processes, the generalized
systems approaches. Topics include develop-
with student presentations and discussion of linear model, Monte Carlo methods, Bayesian
ment of the nervous system and its connections,
primary literature. A final two-page research methods, multivariate methods, time-series
sensory systems of the brain, the motor system,
write-up is also due at the end of the term. analysis, spectral analysis and state-space mod-
higher cortical functions, and behavioral and
J. T. Littleton, H. Sive, F. Gertler eling. Emphasis on developing a firm conceptual
cellular analyses of learning and memory. Prefer-
understanding of the statistical paradigm and
ence to first-year graduate students in BCS.
9.04 Sensory Systems statistical methods primarily through analyses
M. Wilson, E. K. Miller
Prereq: 9.01 or permission of instructor of actual experimental data.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered E. N. Brown
9.012 Cognitive Science
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3-0-9 9.09J Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology

G (Spring)
6-0-12 Examines the neural bases of sensory perception.
Focuses on physiological and anatomical studies
Intensive survey of cognitive science. Topics U (Spring)
of the mammalian nervous system as well as be-
include visual perception, language, memory, 4-0-8
havioral studies of animals and humans. Topics
cognitive architecture, learning, reasoning,
include visual pattern, color and depth percep- See description under subject 7.29J.
decision-making, and cognitive development.
W. G. Quinn, T. Littleton

9.10 Cognitive Neuroscience various cognitive functions. Review of lab tech- 9.173J Noninvasive Imaging in Biology and
S C I E N C E S
Prereq: 9.01 niques. Optional brain dissections. Medicine

U (Spring) G. E. Schneider (Same subject as 20.483J, 22.56J, HST.561J)
3-0-9 Prereq: 18.03, 8.03, or permission of instructor
9.15 Neuromodulatory and Neuroendocrine Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
Explores the cognitive and neural processes that
Systems Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
support attention, vision, language, motor con-
trol, navigation, and memory. Introduces basic
C O G N I T I V E

neuroanatomy, functional imaging techniques, See description under subject 22.56J.
and behavioral measures of cognition. Discusses A. Jasanoff
3-0-9
methods by which inferences about the brain
bases of cognition are made. Considers evidence Examines the brain from a neuropharmacological 9.175J Robotics (New)
from human and animal models. Students pre- perspective, specifically interactions governed by (Same subject as 2.165J)
pare presentations summarizing journal articles. catecholamines, monoamines, neuropeptides, Prereq: 2.151 or permission of instructor
R. Desimone, E. K. Miller and more. Covers the functional contribution of Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
A N D
neuromodulatory systems to both health and dis- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
9.110J Nonlinear Control System Design (New) ease, and their influence on behaviors relevant 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Same subject as 2.152J) to appetite and feeding, social behavior, reward
B R A I N

Prereq: 2.151, 6.241, 16.31, or permission of and motivation, anxiety and fear, as well as how
J.-J. E. Slotine, H. Asada
instructor drugs alter neural activity.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered K. Tye
9.18J Developmental Neurobiology
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 9.16 Cellular Neurophysiology
Prereq: 9.40
See description under subject 2.152J. Prereq: 9.01, 7.03, 7.05, or permission of
U (Fall)
J.-J. E. Slotine instructor
3-0-9
U (Spring)
9.12 Experimental Molecular Neurobiology Surveys the mechanisms of neuronal com- 3-0-9
Prereq: 9.01, Biology (GIR) munication. Covers ion channels in excitable 9.181J Developmental Neurobiology
U (Spring) membrane, single cell computation, synaptic (Same subject as 7.69J)
2-4-6 Institute LAB transmission, and synaptic plasticity. Correlates (Subject meets with 7.49J, 9.18J)
the properties of ion channels and synaptic Prereq: 9.011 or permission of instructor
Experimental techniques in cellular and molecu-
transmission with their physiological function. G (Spring)
lar neurobiology. Designed for students without
Discusses the organizational principles for 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
previous experience in techniques of cellular
the formation of functional neural networks at
and molecular biology. Experimental approaches Considers molecular control of neural speci-
synaptic and cellular levels. Involves discussion
include tissue culture of neuronal cell lines, dis- fication, formation of neuronal connections,
of primary literature.
section and culture of brain cells, DNA manipula- construction of neural systems, and the contri-
W. Xu
tion, synaptic protein analysis, immunocyto- butions of experience to shaping brain structure
chemistry, and fluorescent microscopy. One lab and function. Topics include: neural induction
9.17 Systems Neuroscience Laboratory
session plus one paper review session per week. and pattern formation, cell lineage and fate de-
Prereq: 9.40; 18.05 or 18.440; or permission of
Instruction and practice in written communica- termination, neuronal migration, axon guidance,
instructor
tion provided. Enrollment limited. synapse formation and stabilization, activity-
Y. Lin, G. Choi dependent development and critical periods, de-
velopment of behavior. In addition to final exam,
2-4-6 Institute LAB
9.14 Brain Structure and its Origins analysis and presentation of research papers
Prereq: 9.01 Consists of a series of laboratories designed to required for final grade. Students taking gradu-
U (Spring) give students experience with basic techniques ate version complete additional assignments.
3-0-9 for conducting systems neuroscience research. E. Nedivi, M. Heiman
Includes sessions on anatomical, neurophysi-
Provides an introduction to functional neu-
ological, and data acquisition and analysis 9.20 Animal Behavior
roanatomy with a focus on mammals, aided
techniques, and how these techniques are used Prereq: 9.00
by studies of comparative neuroanatomy and
to study nervous system function. Involves U (Fall)
evolution and of brain development. Topics
the use of experimental animals. Assignments 3-0-9 HASS-S
include early steps to a central nervous system,
include weekly preparation for lab sessions, two
basic patterns of brain and spinal cord connec- Reviews studies of animal behavior to stress
major lab reports and a series of basic computer
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
tions, regional development and differentiation, major ideas and principles, with emphasis on
programming tutorials (MATLAB). Instruction
regeneration, motor and sensory pathways and concepts developed in ethology and sociobiol-
and practice in written communication provided.
structures, systems underlying motivations, ogy. Examines foraging and feeding, defen-
Enrollment limited.
innate action patterns, formation of habits, and sive and aggressive behavior, courtship and
J. J. DiCarlo, M. Jazayeri, K. Tye
reproduction, migration and navigation, as well
as various social activities and communica-
160
tion. Considers inherited abilities, motivational field plasticity, algorithms for neural pros- ing in several systems. Examines cellular forms
C O U R S E
systems and motor patterns, together with influ- thetic control, EEG and MEG source localization. of associative plasticity, including long-term
ences of various types of learning. Reviews both Students should know introductory probability potentiation and depression, metaplasticity,
field and laboratory studies, and considers hu- theory and statistics. Alternate years. homeostatic plasticity, and depotentiation. Re-
man behavior in the context of primate studies. E. N. Brown lates these phenomena to associative memory
G. E. Schneider in animal systems and humans. Completion of
9
9.28 Current Topics in Developmental 9.09 recommended.
9.24 Disorders and Diseases of the Nervous Neurobiology (New) K. Goosens
System Prereq: None. Coreq: 9.18
Prereq: 9.00, 9.01, 9.09 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 9.322J Genetic Methods in Neurobiology
U (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) (Same subject as 7.67J)
3-0-9 3-0-12 Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Spring)
Topics examined include regional functional Considers recent advances in the field of
anatomy of the CNS; brain systems and circuits; developmental neurobiology based on primary
neurodevelopmental disorders including autism; research articles that address molecular control Presents selected topics in which genetic analy-
neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophre- of neural specification, formation of neuronal sis informs neurobiological issues, including
nia; neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkin- connections, construction of neural systems, action potential conduction and synaptic release
son's and Alzheimer's; autoimmune disorders and the contributions of experience to shaping in Drosophila, axon guidance in nematodes and
such as multiple sclerosis; gliomas. Emphasis brain structure and function. Also considers new Drosophila, olfaction and orienting behavior in
on diseases for which a molecular mechanism techniques and methodologies as applied to nematodes. Studies hippocampal and cortical
is understood. Diagnostic criteria, clinical and the field. Students critically analyze articles and circuitry and function in mice, as well as geneti-
pathological findings, genetics, model systems, prepare concise and informative presentations cally-determined and genetically-influenced hu-
pathophysiology, and treatment are discussed based on their content. Instruction and practice man traits and diseases. Reviews methods such
for individual disorders and diseases. in written and oral communication provided. as mutagenesis, gene knockouts and transgene
M. Sur Requires class participation, presentations, and constructs, tissue-specific expression vectors,
final exam. optically, chemically and thermally-inducible
9.26J Principles and Applications of Genetic E. Nedivi, M. Heiman gene activation and inactivation.
Engineering for Biotechnology and Neuroscience W. G. Quinn
(Same subject as 20.205J) 9.285J Neural Coding and Perception of Sound
Prereq: 7.28, 7.32, or 20.020; 9.01 or 9.09 (Same subject as HST.723J) 9.34J Biomechanics and Neural Control of
U (Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor Movement (New)
3-0-9 G (Spring) (Same subject as 2.183J)
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Subject meets with 2.184)
Covers principles underlying current and future
Prereq: 2.004, 2.04A, or permission of instructor
genetic engineering approaches, ranging from See description under subject HST.723J.
G (Spring)
single cellular organisms to whole animals. B. Delgutte, M. C. Brown, J. J. Guinan, J. Melcher,
Focuses on development and invention of D. Polley and D. K. Eddington
technologies for engineering biological systems See description under subject 2.183J.
at the genomic level, and applications of engi- 9.301J Neural Plasticity in Learning and Memory N. Hogan
neered biological systems for medical and bio- (Same subject as 7.98J)
technological needs, with particular emphasis Prereq: Permission of instructor 9.35 Perceptual Systems
on genetic manipulation of the nervous system. G (Spring) Prereq: 9.40; 18.05 or 18.440; or permission of
Design projects by students. 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit instructor
F. Zhang U (Spring)
Examination of the role of neural plasticity
4-0-8
during learning and memory of invertebrates
9.272J Topics in Neural Signal Processing
and mammals. Detailed critical analysis of the Studies how the senses work and how physi-
current literature of molecular, cellular, genetic, cal stimuli are transformed into signals in the
Prereq: None
electrophysiological, and behavioral studies. nervous system. Examines how the brain uses
Student-directed presentations and discussions those signals to make inferences about the
of original papers supplemented by introductory world. Emphasizes vision and audition, and
3-0-9
lectures. Juniors and seniors require instructor’s the relationship of engineering principles (e.g.,
Presents signal processing and statistical meth- permission. from signal processing and machine learning) to
ods used to study neural systems and analyze S. Tonegawa, W. Quinn perceptual processing. Provides experience with
neurophysiological data. Topics include state- computational models of perceptual systems as
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
space modeling formulated using the Bayesian 9.31 Neurophysiology of Learning and Memory well as with psychophysical methods.
Chapman-Kolmogorov system, theory of point Prereq: 9.01 J. McDermott
processes, EM algorithm, Bayesian and sequen- U (Fall)
tial Monte Carlo methods. Applications include 4-0-8
dynamic analyses of neural encoding, neural
Surveys the mechanisms supporting plasticity in
spike train decoding, studies of neural receptive
neurons, focusing on how it contributes to learn-

9.357 Current Topics in Vision Science 9.455J Neurotechnology Ventures 9.50 Research in Brain and Cognitive Sciences
S C I E N C E S
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Same subject as 15.128J, 20.454J, MAS.883J) Prereq: 9.00, permission of instructor
G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor U (Fall, Spring)
2-0-7 G (Fall) 0-12-0
Can be repeated for credit 2-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Can be repeated for credit
Advanced seminar on issues of current interest See description under subject MAS.883J. Laboratory research in brain and cognitive
in human and machine vision. Topics vary from J. Bonsen, E. S. Boyden, R. Ellis-Behnke, science, using physiological, anatomical, phar-
C O G N I T I V E
year to year. Participants discuss current litera- macological, developmental, behavioral, and
ture as well as their ongoing research. 9.46 Neuroscience of Morality computational methods. Each student carries
E. H. Adelson Prereq: 9.00, 9.01; 9.10, 9.20, or 9.85 out an experimental study under the direction
U (Fall) of a member of the faculty. Project must be
9.40 Introduction to Neural Computation 3-0-9 approved in advance by the faculty supervisor
Prereq: 6.0001, 6.0002, 9.01 and the Director of the Undergraduate Program.
Advanced seminar that covers both classic and
U (Spring) Written presentation of results is required.
A N D
cutting-edge primary literature from psychology

4-0-8 Consult L. Schulz
and the neuroscience of morality. Addresses
Introduces quantitative approaches to under- questions about how the human brain de-
9.520 Statistical Learning Theory and
B R A I N
standing brain and cognitive functions. Topics cides which actions are morally right or wrong
Applications
include mathematical description of neurons, (including neural mechanisms of empathy and
the response of neurons to sensory stimuli, self-control), how such brain systems develop
instructor
simple neuronal networks, statistical inference over childhood and differ across individuals and
G (Fall)
and decision making. Also covers foundational cultures, and how they are affected by brain
quantitative tools of data analysis in neurosci- diseases (such as psychopathy, autism, tumors,
ence: correlation, convolution, spectral analysis, or addiction). Instruction and practice in written Provides students with the knowledge needed
principal components analysis. Mathematical and oral communication provided. Limited to 24. to use and develop advanced machine learn-
concepts include simple differential equations R. Saxe ing solutions to challenging problems. Covers
and linear algebra. foundations and recent advances of machine
M. Fee 9.472J Neuroimaging Cells and Circuits learning in the framework of statistical learning
(Same subject as 20.472J) theory. Focuses on regularization techniques
9.41 Research and Communication in Prereq: Permission of instructor key to high-dimensional supervised learning.
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science G (Fall) Starting from classical methods such as regular-
Prereq: 9.URG, permission of instructor 3-0-9 ization networks and support vector machines,
U (Fall) addresses state-of-the-art techniques based
Offers an introduction to imaging methods at the
2-12-4 on principles such as geometry or sparsity, and
forefront of modern neurobiology. Emphasis is
discusses a variety of algorithms for supervised
Emphasizes research and scientific communica- placed on in vivo imaging in the context of neural
learning, feature selection, structured prediction,
tion. Instruction and practice in written and oral systems research. Specific topics covered include
and multitask learning. Also focuses on unsuper-
communication provided. Based on results of classical optics, fluorescence and fluorescent
vised learning of data representations, with an
his/her UROP research, each student creates dyes, multiphoton microscopy, reflectance-based
emphasis on hierarchical (deep) architectures.
a full-length paper and a poster as part of an imaging methods, functional and anatomical
T. Poggio, L. Rosasco
oral presentation at the end of the term. Other magnetic resonance imaging, and molecular
assignments include peer editing and reading/ neuroimaging. Both applications and underlying
9.54 Computational Aspects of Biological
critiquing published research papers. Prior to principles are discussed, and lectures are supple-
Learning
starting class, students must have collected mented by demonstrations of imaging techniques
Prereq: 9.40
enough data from their UROP research projects in the laboratory. Limited to 15.
U (Fall)
to write a paper. Limited to juniors and seniors. A. Jasanoff, P. T. So
3-0-9
S. Jhaveri, L. Schulz
9.48J Philosophical Issues in Brain Science Takes a computational approach to learning in
9.422J Principles of Neuroengineering (Same subject as 24.08J) the brain by neurons and synapses. Examines
(Same subject as 20.452J, MAS.881J) Prereq: None supervised and unsupervised learning as well as
Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered possible biological substrates, including Hebb
G (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) synapses and the related topics of Oja flow and
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H principal components analysis. Discusses hypo-
thetical computational primitives in the nervous
See description under subject MAS.881J. See description under subject 24.08J.
system, and the implications for unsupervised
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
E. S. Boyden, III A. Byrne

learning algorithms underlying the development
of tuning properties of cortical neurons. Also
focuses on a broad class of biologically plausible
learning strategies.
T. Poggio, S. Ullman
162
9.56J Abnormal Language 9.601J Language Acquisition I 9.66J Computational Cognitive Science
C O U R S E
(Same subject as 24.907J) (Same subject as 24.949J) (Same subject as 6.804J)
Prereq: 24.900 or permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor (Subject meets with 9.660)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Fall) Prereq: 9.40; 18.05 or 18.440; or permission of
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit instructor
3-0-9 HASS-S U (Fall)
9
Lectures, reading, and discussion of current
3-0-9
Introduction to the linguistic study of language theory and data concerning the psychology and
9.660 Computational Cognitive Science
pathology, concentrating on experimental ap- biology of language acquisition. Emphasizes
proaches and theoretical explanations. Discus- learning of syntax, semantics, and morphology,
sion of Specific Language Impairment, Down together with some discussion of phonology,
G (Fall)
syndrome, William's syndrome, autism, normal and especially research relating grammatical
aging, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, theory and learnability theory to empirical stud-
hemispherectomy, and aphasia. Focuses on the ies of children. Introduction to computational theories of human
comparison of linguistic abilities among these K. Wexler, M. Hackl cognition. Focuses on principles of inductive
syndromes, while drawing clear comparisons learning and inference, and the representa-
with first- and second-language acquisition. 9.611J Natural Language and the Computer tion of knowledge. Computational frameworks
Topics include the lexicon, morphology, syntax, Representation of Knowledge include Bayesian and hierarchical Bayesian
semantics, and pragmatics. Relates the lost (Same subject as 6.863J) models, probabilistic graphical models, non-
linguistic abilities in these syndromes to proper- Prereq: 6.034 parametric statistical models and the Bayesian
ties of the brain. G (Fall) Occam's razor, sampling algorithms for approxi-
K. Wexler 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit mate learning and inference, and probabilistic
models defined over structured representations
9.57J Language Acquisition such as first-order logic, grammars, or relational
R. C. Berwick
(Same subject as 24.904J) schemas. Applications to understanding core as-
Prereq: 24.900 or permission of instructor pects of cognition, such as concept learning and
9.63 Laboratory in Visual Cognition
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered categorization, causal reasoning, theory forma-
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) tion, language acquisition, and social inference.
U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-S Graduate students complete a final project.
2-1-9 Institute LAB
J. Tenenbaum
Teaches principles of experimental methods in
K. Wexler
human visual perception and attention, includ- 9.71 Functional MRI Investigations of the
ing how to design, conduct, analyze, and pres- Human Brain
9.59J Laboratory in Psycholinguistics
ent experiments in visual cognition. Combines Prereq: 9.40; 9.35, 9.65, or 9.66; or permission
lectures and hands-on experimental exercises. of instructor
Prereq: 9.00 or 24.900
Requires two experimental projects, at least one U (Fall)
U (Spring)
of which is conducted independently; the other 3-0-9
3-3-6 Institute LAB
may be done as part of a team. Assignments
Covers design and interpretation of fMRI experi-
Hands-on experience designing, conducting, include individual reports on experimental
ments, and the relationship between fMRI and
analyzing, and presenting experiments on the designs, written articles, and presentations
other techniques. Focuses on localization of
structure and processing of human language. critiquing three team experiments observed in
cognitive function in the human brain. Students
Focuses on constructing, conducting, analyzing, class. Instruction and practice in written and
write papers and give presentations, explain
and presenting an original and independent oral communication provided. Experience with
and critique published papers, and design but
experimental project of publishable quality. MATLAB is recommended. Limited to 16.
do not conduct their own fMRI experiments.
Develops skills in reading and writing scientific P. Sinha
Upon completion, students should be able to
research reports in cognitive science, including
understand and critique published fMRI papers
evaluating the methods section of a published 9.65 Cognitive Processes
and have a good grasp of what is known about
paper, reading and understanding graphical Prereq: 9.00
localization of cognitive function from fMRI.
displays and statistical claims about data, and U (Spring)
Instruction and practice in written and oral com-
evaluating theoretical claims based on experi- 3-0-9 HASS-S
munication provided. Limited to 12.
mental data. Instruction and practice in oral and
Introduction to human information processing N. G. Kanwisher
and learning. Topics include the nature of mental
E. Gibson
representation and processing, memory and 9.75J Psychology of Gender and Race
learning, pattern recognition, attention, imagery (Same subject as WGS.228J)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and mental codes, concepts and prototypes, as Prereq: None

well as reasoning and problem-solving. U (Fall, Spring)
M. C. Potter 3-0-9 HASS-S
Examines evidence (and lack thereof) regard-

ing when and how an individual’s thoughts,
feelings, and actions are affected by gender and

race. Topics include gender and racial factors in 9.901 Responsible Conduct in Science 9.941 Graduate Thesis Proposal
S C I E N C E S
identity development, cognition and emotion, Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor
achievement, stereotypes, physical and mental G (IAP) G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
health, sexuality, close relationships, work, and 1-0-1 [P/D/F] Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
violence. Limited to 20. Can be repeated for credit
Provides instruction and dialogue on practi-
C. Kapungu
cal ethical issues relating to the responsible Students submit written proposals for thesis
conduct of human and animal research in the according to stated deadlines.
C O G N I T I V E
9.77 Computational Perception

brain and cognitive sciences. Specific emphasis Staff
Prereq: 9.00, 9.40; 9.35 or 9.65
on topics relevant to young researchers includ-
U (Spring)
ing data handling, animal and human subjects, 9.95 Research Topics in Neuroscience
3-0-9
misconduct, mentoring, intellectual property, Prereq: None
Begins with a review of the experimental para- and publication. Preliminary assigned readings U (IAP)
digms, findings and theories used to evaluate and initial faculty lecture followed by discussion 1-0-0 [P/D/F]
the capabilities and limits of human visual groups of four to five students each. A short writ- Can be repeated for credit
A N D
perception. Assesses how knowledge of human ten summary of the discussions submitted at the
Lecture series that highlights faculty research
perception may be used to guide machine vision end of each class. See IAP Guide for registration
in various fields of neuroscience. Each of the
systems. Second part of the subject focuses on information.
B R A I N
six lectures focuses on a specific area of brain

models in computational perception. Describes M. Wilson
research, delineating issues, methods, and find-
how computer vision systems can perform image
ings pertinent to the topic. Exam administered
analysis and synthesis; face, object and scene 9.91 Independent Study in Brain and Cognitive
during seventh and final class session. Pre-
perception; texture synthesis, segmentation, Sciences
register on WebSIS; must attend first class.
and navigation. Introduces various simulation Prereq: 9.00 and any other two subjects in Brain
P. H. Schiller
methods. A MATLAB-based project in computa- and Cognitive Sciences; permission of instructor
tional perception is required. Limited to 8. U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
9.97 Introduction to Neuroanatomy
E. Adelson Units arranged
Prereq: None
U (IAP)
9.822J Psychology and Economics
Individual study of a topic under the direction of 1-0-0 [P/D/F]
a member of the faculty.
Prereq: None Intensive introduction to neuroanatomy that
Consult Staff
G (Spring) consists of lectures, demonstrations, and inter-
4-0-8 active laboratories, including a brain dissection.
9.919 Teaching Brain and Cognitive Sciences
No prior knowledge of neuroanatomy required,
See description under subject 14.137J. Prereq: None
although general knowledge of brain structures
Consult D. Prelec G (Fall, Spring)
is helpful. Pre-register on WebSIS; must attend
Units arranged
first class. Limited to 100.
9.85 Infant and Early Childhood Cognition Can be repeated for credit
R. Ellis-Behnke
Prereq: 9.00
For teaching assistants in Brain and Cognitive
U (Fall)
Sciences, in cases where teaching assignment is 9.S51, 9.S52 Special Subject in Brain and
3-0-9 HASS-S
approved for academic credit by the department. Cognitive Sciences
Introduction to cognitive development focusing Staff Prereq: 9.00 and any other two subjects in Brain
on childrens’ understanding of objects, agents, and Cognitive Sciences
and causality. Develops a critical understanding 9.921 Research in Brain and Cognitive Sciences U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
of experimental design. Discusses how devel- Prereq: Permission of instructor Units arranged
opmental research might address philosophi- G (Fall, Spring, Summer) Can be repeated for credit
cal questions about the origins of knowledge, Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Undergraduate study in brain and cognitive
appearance and reality, and the problem of Can be repeated for credit
sciences; covers material not offered in regular
other minds. Provides instruction and practice in
Guided research under the sponsorship of curriculum.
written communication as necessary to research
individual members of the faculty. Ordinarily Consult Staff
in cognitive science (including critical reviews of
restricted to candidates for the doctoral degree
journal papers, a literature review and an origi-
in Course 9.
nal research proposal), as well as instruction
Staff
and practice in oral communication in the form
of a poster presentation of a journal paper.
L. Schulz
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
164
9.S911–9.S917 Special Subject in Brain and
C O U R S E
Cognitive Sciences Bachelor of Science in Brain and Cognitive Sciences/Course 9
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit General Institute Requirements (GIRs) Subjects
Can be repeated for credit Science Requirement 6
9
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [three subjects can be satisfied by 9.00 and
two other HASS subjects in the Departmental Program] 8
Advanced graduate study in brain and cognitive
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied
sciences; covers material not offered in regular by among 6.0001/ 6.0002, 6.041, 9.01, 18.05, and 18.440 in the Departmental Program] 2
curriculum. 9.S911 is graded P/D/F. Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by a laboratory in the Departmental Program] 1
Staff Total GIR Subjects Required for SB Degree 17
9.S92 Special Subject in Brain and Cognitive Communication Requirement

Sciences
Prereq: 9.00 2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI‑M).
Units arranged PLUS Departmental Program Units
Undergraduate study in brain and cognitive Tier 1: Five subjects required
sciences; covers material not offered in regular 6.0001 Introduction to Computer Science Programming in Python, 6
6.0002 Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science, 6; 6.0001*(1)
curriculum.
9.00 Introduction to Psychological Science, 12, HASS-S
Consult Staff 9.01 Introduction to Neuroscience, 12, REST; Physics II (GIR)*
9.40 Introduction to Neural Computation, 12; 6.0002, 9.01

9.S93–9.S99 Special Subject in Brain and 6.041 Probabilistic Systems Analysis, 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR)
Cognitive Sciences or
18.05 Introduction to Probability and Statistics, 12, REST; Calculus I (GIR)
Prereq: None or
U (IAP) 18.440 Probability and Random Variables, 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR)
Units arranged [P/D/F] Tier 2: Three subjects required; up to seven may be taken
9.04 Sensory Systems, 12; 9.01*
For undergraduate study in brain and cognitive 9.07 Statistics for Brain and Cognitive Science, 12; 9.40
sciences during Independent Activities Period; 9.09J Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, 12; 7.05
9.10 Cognitive Neuroscience, 12; 9.01
covers material not offered in regular curriculum. 9.14 Brain Structure and Its Origins, 12; 9.01
See IAP Guide for details. 9.15 Neuromodulatory and Neuroendocrine Systems, 12; 9.40
9.16 Cellular Neurophysiology, 12; 9.40
Staff 9.18J Developmental Neurobiology, 12, CI-M; 9.01*
9.20 Animal Behavior, 12, HASS-S; 9.00
9.31 Neurophysiology of Learning and Memory, 12; 9.01
9.35 Perceptual Systems, 12; 9.40*
Prereq: Permission of instructor 9.54 Computational Aspects of Biological Learning, 12; 9.40
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) 9.65 Cognitive Processes, 12, HASS-S; 9.00
9.66J Computational Cognitive Science, 12; 9.40*
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 9.85 Infant and Early Childhood Cognition, 12, HASS-S, CI-M; 9.00
Laboratory [Tier 2]: One subject required
Program of research leading to the writing of a 9.12 Experimental Molecular Neurobiology, 12, LAB, CI-M; 9.01, Biology (GIR)
9.17 Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, 12, LAB, CI-M; 9.40*
PhD thesis; to be arranged by the student and 9.59J Laboratory in Psycholinguistics, 12, LAB, CI-M; 9.00*
an appropriate MIT faculty member. 9.63 Laboratory in Visual Cognition, 12, LAB, CI-M; 9.00, 9.40*
Staff Tier 3: Up to four subjects

9.24 Disorders and Diseases of the Nervous System, 12; 9.00, 9.01, 9.09
9.28 Current Topics in Developmental Neurobiology, 15, CI-M; 9.18
9.UR Undergraduate Research 9.26J Principles and Applications of Genetic Engineering for Biotechnology and Neuroscience, 12; 7.28*, 9.01*
Prereq: None 9.46 Neuroscience of Morality, 12, CI-M; 9.00, 9.01, 9.10*
9.56J Abnormal Lanuage, 12, HASS-S; 24.900*
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 9.57J Language Acquisition, 12, HASS-S; 24.900*
Units arranged [P/D/F] 9.71 Functional MRI Investigations of the Human Brain, 12, CI-M; 9.40*
Can be repeated for credit 9.77 Computational Perception, 12; 9.00, 9.40, 9.35*
9.URG Undergraduate Research Research: One subject; Laboratory cannot also count for Research
Prereq: None 9.12 Experimental Molecular Neurobiology, 12, LAB, CI-M; 9.01, Biology (GIR)
9.17 Systems Neuroscience Lab, 12, LAB, CI-M; 9.40*
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 9.41 Research and Communication in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, 18, CI-M; 9.URG, permission of instructor
Units arranged 9.50 Research in Brain and Cognitive Sciences, 12; 9.00; permission of instructor
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
9.59J Laboratory in Psycholinguistics, 12, LAB, CI-M; 9.00*

Can be repeated for credit 9.63 Laboratory in Visual Cognition, 12, LAB, CI-M; 9.00, 9.40*
9.URG Undergraduate Research, 12
Individual participation in an ongoing research
project. Restricted Electives
Zero to four subjects. 9.URG cannot count as a Restricted Elective.
Consult Staff

S C I E N C E S
Unrestricted Electives(2) 66–72

C O G N I T I V E
Notes
*Alternate prerequisites are listed in the subject description
(1)
The combination fo 6.0001 and 6.0002 counts as a REST subject.
Additional elective units may be available to the extent the General Institute Requirements are fulfilled by sub‑
(2)
jects taken in the department program.

A N D
B R A I N
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
166
COURSE 10 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
10.01 Ethics for Engineers texts and controversies form topics of weekly pects of molecular simulation and applications
Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject writing assignments and term papers. in systems of engineering interest.
(Offered under: 1.082, 2.900, 10.01) B. L. Trout, A. Schulman G. C. Rutledge, P. S. Doyle
Prereq: None
U (Fall) 10.10 Introduction to Chemical Engineering 10.25 Industrial Chemistry and Chemical
2-0-4 Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), Physics I (GIR), Calculus Process Pathways
I (GIR) Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), 10.213, 10.37
Integrates classical readings that provide an
U (Fall, Spring) G (Fall)
overview of ethics with a survey of case studies
4-0-8 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
that focus on ethical problems arising in the
practice of engineering. Readings taken from a The diverse applications of chemical engineering Chemical and engineering principles involved
variety of sources, such as Aristotle, Machiavelli, are explored through example problems. Solu- in creation and operation of viable industrial
Bacon, Hobbes, Locke, the Founding Fathers, and tions require application of fundamental con- processes. Topics: analysis of process chemistry
the Bible. Case studies include written analyses cepts of mass and energy conservation to batch by p-pathways (i.e., radical, ionic, and pericyclic
and films that address engineering disasters, and continuous systems, involving chemical and reactions of organic syntheses) and d-pathways
biotechnology, court cases, ethical codes, and biological processes. Computer skills and the (i.e., catalysis by transition-metal complexes).
the ultimate scope and aims of engineering. elements of engineering design are taught in the Use of reaction mechanisms for inference of
D. Doneson, B. L. Trout context of these example problems. The objec- co-product formation, kinetics, and equilibria:
tive is to acquaint the student with the field of process synthesis logic related to reaction
10.03 Advances in Biomanufacturing chemical engineering and to enable use of com- selectivity, recycle, separations. Illustrations
(Subject meets with 10.53) puter methods to solve chemical and biological drawn from current and contemplated commer-
Prereq: None engineering problems. cial practice.
U (Fall, Spring; second half of term) B. S. Johnston, P. T. Hammond, W. H. Dalzall P. S. Virk
1-0-2 [P/D/F]
10.213 Chemical and Biological Engineering 10.26 Chemical Engineering Projects Laboratory
Seminar examines how biopharmaceuticals, an
Thermodynamics (Subject meets with 10.27, 10.29)
increasingly important class of pharmaceuticals,
Prereq: 5.60, 10.10 Prereq: 2.671, 3.014, 5.310, 7.02, 12.335,
are manufactured. Topics range from funda-
U (Spring) or 1.106 and 1.107; 10.302; or permission of
mental bioprocesses to new technologies to the
4-0-8 instructor
economics of biomanufacturing. Also covers the
U (Spring)
impact of globalization on regulation and quality Thermodynamics of multicomponent, mul-
3-8-4
approaches as well as supply chain integrity. tiphase chemical and biological systems.
Students taking graduate version complete ad- Applications of first, second, and third laws of Projects in applied chemical engineering
ditional assignments. thermodynamics to open and closed systems. research. Students work in teams on one project
J. C. Love, A. Sinskey, S. Springs Properties of mixtures, including colligative for the term. Projects often suggested by local
properties, chemical reaction equilibrium, and industry. Includes training in research plan-
10.04J A Philosophical History of Energy phase equilibrium; non-ideal solutions; power ning and project management, execution of
(Same subject as 24.114J) cycles; refrigeration; separation systems. experimental work, data analysis, oral presen-
Prereq: None K. K. Gleason, H. D. Sikes tation skills and individual report writing, and
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered team-building.
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) 10.22 Molecular Engineering C. K. Colton, B. S. Johnston, B. D. Burrell,
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H Prereq: 5.60, 10.213 G. C. Rutledge
Philosophic and historical approach to concep-
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 10.27 Energy Engineering Projects Laboratory
tions of energy through the 19th century. Rela-
3-0-9 (Subject meets with 10.26, 10.29)
tion of long standing scientific and philosophic
Prereq: 2.671, 3.014, 5.310, 7.02, 12.335,
problems in the field of energy to 21st-century Introduces molecular concepts in relation to
or 1.106 and 1.107; 10.302; or permission of
debates. Topics include the development of engineering thermodynamics. Includes topics in
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
instructor
thermodynamics and kinetic theories, the foun- statistical mechanics, molecular description of
U (Spring)
dation of the scientific project, the classical view gases and liquids, property estimation, descrip-
3-8-4
of energy, and the harnessing of nature. Authors tion of equilibrium and dynamic properties of
include Bacon, Boltzmann, Carnot, Compte, fluids from molecular principles, and kinetics of Projects in applied energy engineering research.
Descartes, Gibbs, Plato, Aristotle, Leibniz, Kant, activated processes. Also covers some basic as- Students work in teams on one project for the
Hegel, Mill, Peirce, Whitehead, and Maxwell. Key term. Projects often suggested by local industry.
167 subjects 10.01 to 10.27

Includes training in research planning and 10.291J Introduction to Sustainable Energy 10.333 Introduction to Modeling and Simulation
project management, execution of experimental (Same subject as 2.650J, 22.081J) Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
work, data analysis, oral presentation skills (Subject meets with 1.818J, 2.65J, 10.391J, (Offered under: 1.021, 3.021, 10.333, 22.00)
and technical report writing, and team-building. 11.371J, 22.811J, ESD.166J) Prereq: 18.03, 3.016, or permission of instructor
Projects consider social science issues in addi- Prereq: Permission of instructor U (Fall)
tion to technical issues. Intended for students U (Fall) 4-0-8 REST
with diverse technical backgrounds. Preference 3-1-8
See description under subject 3.021.
to Energy Studies minors.
See description under subject 22.081J. M. Buehler, M. Demkowicz
C. K. Colton, M. S. Strano, J. F. Hamel,
M. W. Golay
C H E M I C A L
W. A. Tisdale, G. Stephanopoulos
10.34 Numerical Methods Applied to Chemical
10.301 Fluid Mechanics Engineering
10.28 Chemical-Biological Engineering
Prereq: 18.03, 10.10 Prereq: Permission of instructor
Laboratory
U (Spring) G (Fall)
Prereq: 5.310 or 10.702; 7.05 or 5.07; or
4-0-8 REST 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
U (Fall) Introduces the mechanical principles governing Numerical methods for solving problems arising
2-8-5 fluid flow. Stress in a fluid. Conservation of mass in heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics,
and momentum, using differential and integral chemical reaction engineering, and molecular
Introduces the complete design of the bio-
balances. Elementary constitutive equations. Hy- simulation. Topics: numerical linear algebra,
process: from vector selection to production,
drostatics. Exact solutions of the Navier-Stokes solution of nonlinear algebraic equations and
separation, and characterization of recombinant
equations. Approximate solutions using control ordinary differential equations, solution of par-
products. Utilize concepts from many fields,
volume analysis. Mechanical energy balances tial differential equations (e.g. Navier-Stokes),
such as, chemical and electrical engineering,
and Bernoulli's equation. Dimensional analysis numerical methods in molecular simulation
and biology. Student teams work through paral-
and dynamic similarity. Introduces boundary- (dynamics, geometry optimization). All methods
lel modules spanning microbial fermentation
layer theory and turbulence. are presented within the context of chemical en-
and animal cell culture. With the bioreactor at
P. S. Doyle, F. R. Brushett gineering problems. Familiarity with structured
the core of the experiments, students study cell
programming is assumed.
metabolism and biological pathways, kinetics of
10.302 Transport Processes R. D. Braatz, J. W. Swan
cell growth and product formation, oxygen mass
Prereq: 5.60, 10.301, 10.213; or permission of
transport, scale-up and techniques for the de-
instructor 10.37 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design
sign of process control loops. Introduces novel
U (Fall) Prereq: 5.60, 10.301
bioreactors and powerful analytical instrumenta-
4-0-8 U (Spring)
tion. Downstream processing and recombinant
3-0-6
product purification also included. Enrollment Principles of heat and mass transfer. Steady
limited. and transient conduction and diffusion. Radia- Applies the concepts of reaction rate, stoichiom-
J.-F. Hamel, Greg Stephanopoulos tive heat transfer. Convective transport of heat etry and equilibrium to the analysis of chemical
and mass in both laminar and turbulent flows. and biological reacting systems. Derivation of
10.29 Biological Engineering Projects Emphasis on the development of a physical rate expressions from reaction mechanisms and
Laboratory understanding of the underlying phenomena equilibrium or steady state assumptions. Design
(Subject meets with 10.26, 10.27) and upon the ability to solve real heat and mass of chemical and biochemical reactors via synthe-
Prereq: 2.671, 3.014, 5.310, 7.02, 12.335, transfer problems of engineering significance. sis of chemical kinetics, transport phenomena,
or 1.106 and 1.107; 10.302; or permission of T. A. Hatton, W. A. Tisdale and mass and energy balances. Topics: chemi-
instructor cal/biochemical pathways; enzymatic, pathway
U (Spring) 10.32 Separation Processes and cell growth kinetics; batch, plug flow and
3-8-4 Prereq: 10.213, 10.302 well-stirred reactors for chemical reactions and
U (Spring) cultivations of microorganisms and mammalian
Projects in applied biological engineering
2-0-4 cells; heterogeneous and enzymatic catalysis;
research. Students work in teams on one project
heat and mass transport in reactors, including
for the term. Projects often suggested by local General principles of separation by equilibrium
diffusion to and within catalyst particles and
industry. Includes training in research planning and rate processes. Staged cascades. Applica-
cells or immoblized enzymes.
and project management, execution of experi- tions to distillation, absorption, adsorption, and
K. D. Wittrup, Y. Roman
mental work, data analysis, oral presentation membrane processes. Use of material balances,
skills and report writing, and team-building. phase equilibria, and diffusion to understand
C. K. Colton, J. F. Hamel, D. G. Anderson and design separation processes.
S. Myerson
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
168
10.390J Fundamentals of Advanced Energy investment process and its related jargon; an in- Surfactant adsorption at interfaces. Insoluble
C O U R S E
Conversion troduction to understanding venture capital as a monolayers. Curvature effects on the equilib-
(Same subject as 2.60J) business; and market practice and standards for rium state of fluids. Nucleation and growth.
Prereq: 2.006, or 2.051 and 2.06, or permission term sheet negotiation. Emphasizes strategy as Fundamentals of wetting and contact angle.
of instructor well as tactics necessary to negotiate and build Adhesion, cohesion, and spreading. Wetting of
U (Spring) effective, long-term relationships with investors, textured surfaces. Super-hydrophilic and super-
10
4-0-8 particularly venture capital firms (VCs). Students hydrophobic surfaces. Self-cleaning surfaces.
Credit cannot also be received for 2.62, 10.392, taking graduate version complete additional D. Blankschtein
22.40 assignments.
S. Loessberg 10.437 Quantum Chemical Simulation (New)
A. F. Ghoniem, W. Green, M. Kazimi
10.424 Pharmaceutical Engineering Prereq: None
Prereq: 10.213 3-0-9
22.811J, ESD.166J) Addresses both the theory and application of
(Subject meets with 2.650J, 10.291J, 22.081J) first-principles computer simulations methods
3-0-6
Prereq: Permission of instructor (i.e., quantum, chemical, or electronic struc-
G (Fall) Presents engineering principles and unit ture), including Hartree-Fock theory, density
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit operations involved in the manufacture of small functional theory, and correlated wavefunction
molecules pharmaceuticals, from the isolation of methods. Covers enhanced sampling, ab initio
purified active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) molecular dynamics, and transition-path-finding
M. W. Golay
to the final production of drug product. Regula- approaches as well as errors and accuracy in
tory issues include quality by design and pro- total and free energies. Discusses applications
10.392J Fundamentals of Advanced Energy
cess analytical technologies of unit operations, such as the study and prediction of properties
Conversion
such as crystallization, filtration, drying, milling, of chemical systems, including heterogeneous,
blending, granulation, tableting and coating. molecular, and biological catalysts (enzymes),
Prereq: 2.006, or 2.051 and 2.06, or permission
Also covers principles of formulation for solid and physical properties of materials. Students
of instructor
dosage forms and parenteral drugs. Students taking graduate version complete additional
G (Spring)
taking graduate version complete additional assignments. Limited to 30.
assignments. Limited to 50. H. J. Kulik
Credit cannot also be received for 2.60, 10.390
A. S. Myerson
See description under subject 2.62J. 10.441J Molecular and Engineering Aspects of
A. F. Ghoniem, W. Green, M. Kazimi 10.426 Electrochemical Energy Systems Biotechnology
(Subject meets with 10.626) (Same subject as 7.37J, 20.361J)
10.40 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Prereq: 10.302 or permission of instructor Prereq: 2.005, 3.012, 5.60, 20.110, or 20.111;
Prereq: 10.213 U (Spring) 7.06; or permission of instructor
G (Fall) 3-0-9 U (Spring)
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4-0-8
Introduces principles and mathematical models
Basic postulates of classical thermodynam- of electrochemical energy conversion and stor- See description under subject 7.37J.
ics. Application to transient open and closed age. Studies equivalent circuits, thermodynam- H. Lodish, L. Griffith
systems. Criteria of stability and equilibria. ics, reaction kinetics, transport phenomena,
Constitutive property models of pure materials electrostatics, porous media, and phase trans- 10.444 Frontiers in Therapeutics and Drug
and mixtures emphasizing molecular-level effects formations. Includes applications to batteries, Delivery
using the formalism of statistical mechanics. fuel cells, supercapacitors, and electrokinetics. (Subject meets with 10.644J, HST.914J)
Phase and chemical equilibria of multicomponent Students taking graduate version complete ad- Prereq: 7.05 or permission of instructor
systems. Applications emphasized through ex- ditional assignments. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
tensive problem work relating to practical cases. M. Z. Bazant Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
D. Blankschtein 3-0-6
10.43 Introduction to Interfacial Phenomena
Provides an introduction to pharmaceutics and
10.407 Funding Strategies for Startups (New) Prereq: 10.213 or introductory subject in
conventional oral, injected, transdermal and in-
Prereq: None thermodynamics or physical chemistry
haled drug delivery systems. Includes studies of
G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
drug delivery devices and systems, e.g., stents,
pumps, depo systems, responsive drug delivery
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Introduction to the substance and process of systems, and biological/cell based therapies.
funding technology startups. Topics include Introduces fundamental and applied aspects of Covers nano- and micro drug delivery systems,
a comparative analysis of various sources of interfacial systems. Theory of capillarity. Experi- including polymer-drug conjugates, modified pro-
capital; templates to identify the optimal inves- mental determination of surface and interfacial teins, liposomes and polymer nanoparticles, viral
tor; legal frameworks, US and offshore, of the tensions. Thermodynamics of interfaces. The and non-viral genetic therapy, and microencap-
Gibbs adsorption equation. Charged interfaces. sulated vaccines. Discusses reviews and current
169 subjects 10.28 to 10.444

technology. Students taking graduate version 10.489 Concepts in Modern Heterogeneous property estimation, process control, product
complete additional assignments. Limited to 40. Catalysis development, and computer simulation. Integra-
D. G. Anderson (Subject meets with 10.689) tion of societal issues, such as engineering
Prereq: 10.37, 10.302 ethics, environmental and safety considerations,
10.450 Process Dynamics, Operations, and Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered and impact of technology on society are ad-
Control Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) dressed in the context of case studies. 10.37
Prereq: 10.302, 18.03 3-0-6 and 10.302 required for certain topic modules.
U (Spring) See departmental website for individual ICE-T
Explores topics in the design and implementa-
3-0-6 module descriptions.
tion of heterogeneous catalysts for chemical
C H E M I C A L
K. F. Jensen, R. C. Armstrong
Introduction to dynamic processes and the engi- transformations. Emphasizes use of catalysis
neering tasks of process operations and control. for environmentally benign and sustainable
10.495 Molecular Design and Bioprocess
Subject covers modeling the static and dynamic chemical processes. Lectures address concepts
Development of Immunotherapies
behavior of processes; control strategies; design in catalyst preparation, catalyst characterization,
of feedback, feedforward, and other control quantum chemical calculations, and microki-
structures; model-based control; applications to netic analysis of catalytic processes. Shows how
U (Spring)
process equipment. experimental and theoretical approaches can
3-0-6
B. S. Johnston illustrate important reactive intermediates and
transition states involved in chemical reaction Examines challenges and opportunities for
10.466 Structure of Soft Matter pathways, and uses that information to help applying chemical engineering principles to
(Subject meets with 10.566) identify possible new catalysts that may facilitate address the growing global burden of infec-
Prereq: 5.60 reactions of interest. Draws examples from cur- tious disease, including drug-resistant strains
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered rent relevant topics in catalysis. Includes a group and neglected pathogens. Topics include a
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) project in which students investigate a specific historical overview of vaccines and immuno-
3-0-6 topic in greater depth. Students taking graduate therapies, the molecular design considerations
version complete additional assignments. for new immunotherapies and adjuvants, the
Provides an introduction to the basic ther-
Y. Roman economic challenges for process development
modynamic language used for describing the
and manufacturing of immunotherapies, and
structure of materials, followed by a survey of
10.490 Integrated Chemical Engineering I new technologies for designing and assessing
the scattering, microscopy and spectroscopic
Prereq: 10.37 therapies. Case studies to cover topics for spe-
techniques for structure and morphology char-
U (Fall; first half of term) cific diseases. Students taking graduate version
acterization. Applies these concepts to a series
3-0-5 complete additional assignments.
of case studies illustrating the diverse structures
10.491 Integrated Chemical Engineering II J. C. Love
formed in soft materials and the common length,
Prereq: 10.490
time and energy scales that unify this field. For
U (Spring; first half of term) 10.499J Tissue Engineering for Analysis,
students interested in studying polymer science,
3-0-5 Prevention, and Treatment of Human Disease
colloid science, nanotechnology, biomaterials,
and liquid crystals. Students taking graduate Presents and solves chemical engineering prob-
Prereq: 5.07 or 7.05; 7.03; 18.03; 20.110 or
version complete additional assignments. lems in an industrial context, with applications
5.60
B. D. Olsen varying by term. Emphasis on the integration
U (Spring)
of fundamental concepts with approaches of
3-0-6
10.467 Polymer Science Laboratory process design. Emphasis on problems that
Prereq: 5.12, 5.310 demand synthesis, economic analysis, and See description under subject 20.360J.
U (Fall) process design. Staff
2-7-6 P. I. Barton, B. S. Johnston
10.50 Analysis of Transport Phenomena
Experiments broadly aimed at acquaint-
10.492 Integrated Chemical Engineering Topics I Prereq: 10.301, 10.302
ing students with the range of properties of
Prereq: 10.301 and permission of instructor G (Fall)
polymers, methods of synthesis, and physical
U (Fall; second half of term) 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
chemistry. Examples: solution polymerization of
2-0-2
acrylamide, bead polymerization of divinylben- Unified treatment of heat transfer, mass transfer,
10.493 Integrated Chemical Engineering Topics II
zene, interfacial polymerization of nylon 6,10. and fluid mechanics, emphasizing scaling
Prereq: 10.301 and permission of instructor
Evaluation of networks by tensile and swelling concepts in formulating models and analytical
U (IAP)
experiments. Rheology of polymer solutions and methods for obtaining solutions. Topics include
2-0-2
suspensions. Physical properties of natural and conduction and diffusion, laminar flow regimes,
10.494 Integrated Chemical Engineering Topics III
silicone rubber. Preference to Course 10 seniors convective heat and mass transfer, and simul-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: 10.301 and permission of instructor

and juniors. taneous heat and mass transfer with chemical
U (Spring)
J. C. Love, D. G. Anderson reaction or phase change.
2-0-2
W. M. Deen, M. Z. Bazant
Chemical engineering problems presented and
analyzed in an industrial context. Emphasizes
the integration of fundamentals with material
170
10.52 Mechanics of Fluids 10.531J Macromolecular Hydrodynamics 10.539J Fields, Forces, and Flows in Biological
C O U R S E
Prereq: 10.50 (Same subject as 2.341J) Systems
G (Fall) Prereq: 2.25, 10.301, or permission of instructor (Same subject as 2.795J, 6.561J, 20.430J,
Not offered regularly; consult department Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered HST.544J)
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Prereq: 6.013, 2.005, 10.302, or permission of
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit instructor
10
Advanced subject in fluid and continuum me-
G (Fall)
chanics. Content includes kinematics, macro- Physical phenomena in polymeric liquids un-
scopic balances for linear and angular momen- dergoing deformation and flow. Kinematics and
tum, the stress tensor, creeping flows and the material functions for complex fluids; techniques See description under subject 20.430J.
lubrication approximation, the boundary layer of viscometry, rheometry; and linear viscoelastic M. Bathe, A. J. Grodzinsky, R. D. Kamm
approximation, linear stability theory, and some measurements for polymeric fluids. General-
simple turbulent flows. ized Newtonian fluids. Continuum mechnanics, 10.540 Intracellular Dynamics
Staff frame invariance, and convected derivatives Prereq: 18.03, 7.06, 10.302, or permission of
for finite strain viscoelasticity. Differential and instructor
10.524 Pharmaceutical Engineering integral constitutive equations for viscoelastic Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
(Subject meets with 10.424) fluids. Analytical solutions to isothermal and Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Prereq: None non-isothermal flow problems; the roles of 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered non-Newtonian viscosity, linear viscoelasticity,
Covers current models and descriptions of the
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) normal stresses, elastic recoil, stress relaxation
internal cell dynamics of macromolecules due
3-0-6 in processing flows. Introduction to molecular
to reaction and transport. Two major areas will
theories for dynamics of polymeric fluids. (Exten-
Presents engineering principles and unit be explored: the process of gene expression,
sive class project and presentation required
operations involved in the manufacture of small including protein-DNA interactions, chromatin
instead of a final exam).
molecules pharmaceuticals, from the isolation of dynamics, and the stochastic nature of gene ex-
R. C. Armstrong, G. H. McKinley
purified active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) pression; and cell signaling systems, especially
to the final production of drug product. Regula- those that lead to or rely on intracellular protein
10.536J Thermal Hydraulics in Power Technology
tory issues include quality by design and pro- gradients. This class is intended for graduate
cess analytical technologies of unit operations, students or advanced undergraduates with
such as crystallization, filtration, drying, milling, some background in cell biology, transport, and
instructor
blending, granulation, tableting and coating. kinetics. An introductory class in probability is
Also covers principles of formulation for solid recommended.
dosage forms and parenteral drugs. Students N. Maheshri
assignments. Limited to 50. See description under subject 22.313J. 10.542 Biochemical Engineering
A. S. Myerson E. Baglietto Prereq: Permission of instructor
10.53 Advances in Biomanufacturing 10.537J Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
(Subject meets with 10.03) Biomechanics 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: None (Same subject as 2.798J, 3.971J, 6.524J,
Interaction of chemical engineering, biochemis-
G (Fall, Spring; second half of term) 20.410J)
try, and microbiology. Mathematical representa-
1-0-2 Prereq: Biology (GIR); 2.002, 2.006, 6.013,
tions of microbial systems. Kinetics of growth,
10.301, or 10.302
Seminar examines how biopharmaceuticals, an death, and metabolism. Continuous fermenta-
G (Fall)
increasingly important class of pharmaceuticals, tion, agitation, mass transfer, and scale-up in
are manufactured. Topics range from funda- fermentation systems, enzyme technology.
mental bioprocesses to new technologies to the See description under subject 20.410J. K. J. Prather
economics of biomanufacturing. Also covers the R. D. Kamm, K. Van Vliet
impact of globalization on regulation and quality 10.543J Protein Folding and Human Disease
approaches as well as supply chain integrity. 10.538J Biomolecular Kinetics and Cellular (Same subject as 5.48J, 7.88J)
Students taking graduate version complete ad- Dynamics Prereq: 7.51 or permission of instructor
ditional assignments. (Same subject as 20.420J) G (Spring)
J. C. Love, A. Sinskey, S. Springs Prereq: 7.05, 7.06, 18.03 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Fall)
J. A. King
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

K. D. Wittrup, B. Tidor
171 subjects 10.450 to 10.543J

10.544 Metabolic and Cell Engineering 10.55 Colloid and Surfactant Science 10.555J Bioinformatics: Principles, Methods
Prereq: 7.05, 10.302, 18.03 Prereq: Permission of instructor and Applications

Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered (Same subject as HST.940J)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Spring)
Presentation of a framework for quantitative Introduces fundamental and applied aspects of
understanding of cell functions as integrated colloidal dispersions, where the typical particle Introduction to bioinformatics, the collection of
molecular systems. Analysis of cell-level size is less than a micrometer. Discusses the principles and computational methods used to
processes in terms of underlying molecular characterization and unique behavior of colloidal upgrade the information content of biological
C H E M I C A L
mechanisms based on thermodynamics, dispersions, including their large surface-to-vol- data generated by genome sequencing, pro-
kinetics, mechanics, and transport principles, ume ratio, tendency to sediment in gravitational teomics, and cell-wide physiological measure-
emphasizing an engineering, problem-oriented and centrifugal fields, diffusion characteristics, ments of gene expression and metabolic fluxes.
perspective. Objective is to rationalize target and ability to generate osmotic pressure and Fundamentals from systems theory presented
selection for genetic engineering and evalu- establish Donnan equilibrium. Covers the funda- to define modeling philosophies and simulation
ate the physiology of recombinant cells. Topics mentals of attractive van der Waals forces and re- methodologies for the integration of genomic
include cell metabolism and energy production, pulsive electrostatic forces. Presents an in-depth and physiological data in the analysis of com-
transport across cell compartment barriers, discussion of electrostatic and polymer-induced plex biological processes. Various computational
protein synthesis and secretion, regulation of colloid stabilization, including the DLVO theory of methods address a broad spectrum of problems
gene expression, transduction of signals from colloid stability. Presents an introductory discus- in functional genomics and cell physiology.
extracellular environment, cell proliferation, cell sion of surfactant physical chemistry. Application of bioinformatics to metabolic
adhesion and migration. D. Blankschtein engineering, drug design, and biotechnology
Gr. Stephanopoulos also discussed.
10.551 Systems Engineering Gr. Stephanopoulos, I. Rigoutsos
10.546J Statistical Thermodynamics Prereq: 10.213, 10.302, 10.37
(Same subject as 5.70J) G (Spring) 10.557 Mixed-integer and Nonconvex
Prereq: 5.60 or permission of instructor 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Optimization
G (Fall) Prereq: 10.34 or 15.053
Introduction to the elements of systems engi-
neering. Special attention devoted to those tools
See description under subject 5.70J. that help students structure and solve complex
J. Cao problems. Illustrative examples drawn from a Presents the theory and practice of deterministic
broad variety of chemical engineering topics, algorithms for locating the global solution of NP-
10.547J Principles and Practice of Drug including product development and design, hard optimization problems. Recurring themes
Development process development and design, experimental and methods are convex relaxations, branch-
(Same subject as 7.547J, 15.136J, ESD.691J, and theoretical analysis of physico-chemical and-bound, cutting planes, outer approximation
HST.920J) process, analysis of process operations. and primal-relaxed dual approaches. Emphasis
Prereq: Permission of instructor Geo. Stephanopoulos, R. D. Braatz is placed on the connections between methods.
G (Fall) These methods will be applied and illustrated in
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 10.552 Advanced Systems Engineering the development of algorithms for mixed-integer
Prereq: None linear programs, mixed-integer convex pro-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered grams, nonconvex programs, mixed-integer non-
T. J. Allen, C. L. Cooney, S. N. Finkelstein,
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) convex programs, and programs with ordinary
A. J. Sinskey, G. K. Raju
3-0-6 differential equations embedded. The broad
range of engineering applications for these
10.548J Tumor Pathophysiology and Transport Covers modern methods for dynamical systems
optimization formulations will also be empha-
Phenomena: A Systems Biology Approach analysis, state estimation, controller design,
sized. Students will be assessed on homework
(Same subject as HST.525J) and related topics. Uses example applications
and a term project for which examples from own
Prereq: 18.03; 10.301 to demonstrate Lyapunov and linear matrix
research are encouraged.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered inequality-based methods that explicitly address
P. I. Barton
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) actuator constraints, nonlinearities, and model
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit uncertainties. Limited to 30.
10.56 Advanced Topics in Surfactant Science
R. D. Braatz
See description under subject HST.525J. Prereq: Permission of instructor
R. K. Jain G (Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Introduces fundamental advances and practical

aspects of surfactant self-assembly in aque-
ous media. In-depth discussion of surfactant
micellization, including statistical-thermody-
namics of micellar solutions, models of micellar
growth, molecular models for the free energy of
172
micellization, and geometric packing theo- 10.568 Physical Chemistry of Polymers 10.580 Solid-State Surface Science
C O U R S E
ries. Presents an introductory examination of Prereq: 5.60, 10.213, or 10.40 Prereq: 10.213
mixed micelle and vesicle formation, polymer- Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall, Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
surfactant complexation, biomolecule-surfactant Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
interactions, and micellar-assisted solubiliza- 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tion. Discusses molecular dynamics simula-
10
Chain macromolecules as random coils (unper- Structural, chemical, and electronic properties
tions of self-assembling systems. Covers recent
turbed, expanded) and as other shapes. Statisti- of solids and solid surfaces. Analytical tools
advances in surfactant-induced dispersion and
cal thermodynamics of interpenetrating random used to characterize surfaces including Auger
stabilization of colloidal particles (e.g., carbon
coiling polymers in solution with application and photoelectron spectroscopies and electron
nanotubes and graphene) in aqueous media.
to phase separations, swelling of networks, diffraction techniques. Surface thermodynamics
Examines surfactant applications in consumer
depression of melting point. The isolated chain and kinetics including adsorption-desorption,
products, environmental and biological separa-
molecule in dilute solutions analyzed for mass catalytic properties, and sputtering processes.
tions, enhanced oil recovery using surfactant
or size by static methods (osmometry, light Applications to microelectronics, optical materi-
flooding, mitigation of skin irritation induced
scattering, neutron scattering) and by dynamic als, and catalysis.
by surfactant-containing cosmetic products,
methods (intrinsic viscosity, size exclusion K. K. Gleason
and enhanced transdermal drug delivery using
chromatography, sedimentation). Introduction
ultrasound and surfactants.
to chain dynamics and to rubber elasticity. 10.585 Engineering Nanotechnology
D. Blankschtein
R. E. Cohen Prereq: 10.302, 10.213, or permission of
instructor
10.560 Structure and Properties of Polymers
10.569 Synthesis of Polymers Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Prereq: 5.12 Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
G (Spring)
G (Spring) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Review of fundamental concepts of energy, mass
Review of polymer molecular structure and bulk
Studies synthesis of polymeric materials, em- and electron transport in materials confined or
morphology; survey of molecular and morpho-
phasizing interrelationships of chemical path- geometrically patterned at the nanoscale, where
logical influence on bulk physical properties
ways, process conditions, and microarchitecture departures from classical laws are dominant.
including non-Newtonian flow, macromolecular
of molecules produced. Chemical pathways Specific applications to contemporary engineer-
diffusion, gas transport in polymers, electrical
include traditional approaches such as anionic, ing challenges are discussed including problems
and optical properties, solid-state deformation,
radical condensation, and ring-opening polym- in energy, biology, medicine, electronics, and
and toughness. Case studies for product design.
erizations. New techniques, including stable free material design.
R. E. Cohen
radicals and atom transfer free radicals, new M. Strano
catalytic approaches to well-defined architec-
10.566 Structure of Soft Matter
tures, and polymer functionalization in bulk and 10.586 Crystallization Science and Technology
at surfaces. Process conditions include bulk, Prereq: 10.213
Prereq: 5.60
solution, emulsion, suspension, gas phase, and Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
batch vs continuous fluidized bed. Microarchi- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
tecture includes tacticity, molecular-weight dis- 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tribution, sequence distributions in copolymers,
Studies the nucleation and growth of crys-
Provides an introduction to the basic ther- errors in chains such as branches, head-to-head
tals from a melt or a liquid solution and their
modynamic language used for describing the addition, and peroxide incorporation.
important role in a wide range of applications,
structure of materials, followed by a survey of P. T. Hammond, B. D. Olsen
including pharmaeuticals, proteins, and semi-
the scattering, microscopy and spectroscopic
conductor materials. Provides background infor-
techniques for structure and morphology char- 10.571J Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry
mation and covers topics needed to understand,
acterization. Applies these concepts to a series (Same subject as 12.806J)
perform experiments, construct and simulate
of case studies illustrating the diverse structures (Subject meets with 12.306)
mechanistic models, and design, monitor, and
formed in soft materials and the common length, Prereq: 5.60 or 5.61; 18.075; or permission of
control crystallization processes. Limited to 30.
time and energy scales that unify this field. For instructor
A. S. Myerson, R. D. Braatz
students interested in studying polymer science, G (Spring)
colloid science, nanotechnology, biomaterials, 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
10.591 Case Studies in Bioengineering
and liquid crystals. Students taking graduate
See description under subject 12.806J. Prereq: Biology (GIR) or permission of instructor
R. G. Prinn G (Fall)
B. D. Olsen
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Analysis and discussion of recent research in ar-

eas of bioengineering, including drug delivery,
protein and tissue engineering, physiological
transport, stem cell technology, and quantita-
tive immunology by senior investigators in the
173 subjects 10.544 to 10.591

Boston area. Students will read and critique 10.626 Electrochemical Energy Systems 10.644J Frontiers in Therapeutics and Drug
papers, then have discussions with authors (Subject meets with 10.426) Delivery
about their work. Prereq: 10.50 or permission of instructor (Same subject as HST.914J)
C. K. Colton G (Spring) (Subject meets with 10.444)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 7.05 or permission of instructor
10.595 Molecular Design and Bioprocess Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Introduces principles and mathematical models
Development of Immunotherapies Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
of electrochemical energy conversion and stor-
age. Studies equivalent circuits, thermodynam-
ics, reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, Provides an introduction to pharmaceutics and
C H E M I C A L
G (Spring)
electrostatics, porous media, and phase trans- conventional oral, injected, transdermal and in-
formations. Includes applications to batteries, haled drug delivery systems. Includes studies of
Examines challenges and opportunities for fuel cells, supercapacitors, and electrokinetics. drug delivery devices and systems, e.g., stents,
applying chemical engineering principles to Students taking graduate version complete ad- pumps, depo systems, responsive drug delivery
address the growing global burden of infec- ditional assignments. systems, and biological/cell based therapies.
tious disease, including drug-resistant strains M. Z. Bazant Covers nano- and micro drug delivery systems,
and neglected pathogens. Topics include a including polymer-drug conjugates, modified
historical overview of vaccines and immuno- 10.631 Structural Theories of Polymer Fluid proteins, liposomes and polymer nanopar-
therapies, the molecular design considerations Mechanics ticles, viral and non-viral genetic therapy, and
for new immunotherapies and adjuvants, the Prereq: 10.301 microencapsulated vaccines. Discusses reviews
economic challenges for process development G (Spring) and current technology. Students taking gradu-
and manufacturing of immunotherapies, and 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ate version complete additional assignments.
new technologies for designing and assessing Limited to 40.
Structural and molecular models for polymeric
therapies. Case studies to cover topics for spe- D. G. Anderson
liquids. Nonequilibrium properties are empha-
cific diseases. Students taking graduate version
sized. Elementary kinetic theory of polymer
complete additional assignments. 10.65 Chemical Reactor Engineering
solutions. General phase space kinetic for
J. C. Love Prereq: 10.37 or permission of instructor
polymer melts and solutions. Network theories.
G (Spring)
Interrelations between structure and rheological
10.606 Visual Strategies for Scientists and 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
properties.
Engineers
R. C. Armstrong Fundamentals of chemically reacting systems
Prereq: None
with emphasis on synthesis of chemical kinet-
G (Spring; first half of term)
10.637 Quantum Chemical Simulation (New) ics and transport phenomena. Topics include
1-2-2 [P/D/F]
(Subject meets with 10.437) kinetics of gas, liquid, and surface reactions;
Provides instruction in best practices for creat- Prereq: None quantum chemistry; transition state theory;
ing more effective graphics and photographs to G (Fall) surface adsorption, diffusion, and desorption
support and communicate research in science 3-0-9 processes; mechanism and kinetics of biological
and engineering. Discusses in depth specific ex- processes; mechanism formulation and sensitiv-
Addresses both the theory and application of
amples from a range of scientific contexts, such ity analysis. Reactor topics include nonideal flow
first-principles computer simulations methods
as journal articles, presentations, grant submis- reactors, residence time distribution and disper-
(i.e., quantum, chemical, or electronic struc-
sions, and cover art. Topics include graphics for sion models; multiphase reaction systems; non-
ture), including Hartree-Fock theory, density
figures depicting form and structure, process, linear reactor phenomena. Examples are drawn
functional theory, and correlated wavefunction
and change over time. Prepares students to from different applications, including heteroge-
methods. Covers enhanced sampling, ab initio
create effective graphics for submissions to ex- neous catalysis, polymerization, combustion,
molecular dynamics, and transition-path-finding
isting journals and calls attention to the future of biochemical systems, and materials processing.
approaches as well as errors and accuracy in
published graphics with the advent of interactiv- M. Strano, G. Stephanopoulos
total and free energies. Discusses applications
ity. Limited to 10.
such as the study and prediction of properties
F. Frankel 10.652J Kinetics of Chemical Reactions
of chemical systems, including heterogeneous,
molecular, and biological catalysts (enzymes),
10.625J Electrochemical Energy Conversion Prereq: 5.62, 10.37, or 10.65
and physical properties of materials. Students
and Storage: Fundamentals, Materials and G (Spring)
Applications 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
assignments. Limited to 30.
H. J. Kulik See description under subject 5.68J.
Prereq: 2.005, 3.046, 3.53, 10.40, or 2.051 and
W. H. Green
2.06, or permission of instructor
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5


Y. Shao-Horn
174
10.668J Statistical Mechanics of Polymers 10.702J Introduction to Experimental Biology 10.806 Management in Engineering
C O U R S E
(Same subject as 3.941J) and Communication Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
Prereq: 10.568 or permission of instructor (Same subject as 7.02J) (Offered under: 2.96, 6.930, 10.806, 16.653)
G (Fall) Prereq: Biology (GIR) Prereq: None
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit U (Fall, Spring) U (Fall)
4-8-6 Institute LAB 3-1-8
10
Concepts of statistical mechanics and thermo-
dynamics applied to macromolecules: polymer See description under subject 7.02J. See description under subject 2.96.
conformations in melts, solutions, and gels; Ro- Fall: L. Boyer, P. Gupta, K. D. Wittrup H. S. Marcus, J.-H. Chun
tational Isomeric State theory, Markov processes Spring: M. Gehring, T. Schwartz, K. D. Wittrup
and molecular simulation methods applied to 10.807J Innovation Teams
polymers; incompatibility and segregation in 10.74J Radiative Transfer (Same subject as 15.371J)
incompressible and compressible systems; (Same subject as 2.58J) Prereq: 15.911 or permission of instructor
molecular theory of viscoelasticity; relation to Prereq: 2.51, 10.302, or permission of instructor G (Fall, Spring)
scattering and experimental measurements. Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) 4-4-4
G. C. Rutledge, A. Alexander-Katz Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Students work in teams to develop commer-
cialization strategies for innovative research
10.677 Topics in Applied Microfluidics (New)
See description under subject 2.58J. projects generated in MIT laboratories. Projects
Prereq: 10.301 or permission of instructor.
G. Chen cover critical aspects of commercialization, from
G (Fall)
selecting the target application and market for
10.792J Global Operations Leadership Seminar the technology to developing an intellectual
Provides an introduction to the field of mi- (Same subject as 2.890J, 15.792J, 16.985J) property strategy and performing a competitive
crofluidics. Reviews fundamental concepts in Prereq: None analysis. Instruction provided in communication
transport phenomena and dimensional analysis, G (Fall, Spring) and teamwork skills, as well as analysis of the
focusing on new phenomena which arise at Units arranged [P/D/F] challenges and benefits of technology transfer.
small scales. Discusses current applications, Can be repeated for credit Includes lectures, guest speakers, and extensive
with an emphasis on the contributions engineers team coaching. Designed primarily for students
bring to the field. Local and visiting experts in in engineering, science, and management.
D. B. Rosenfield
the field discuss their work. Limited to 30. Applications, resumes, and a brief statement of
P. Doyle interest are required prior to registration.
10.805J Technology, Law, and the Working
F. Murray, L. Perez-Breva
Environment
10.689 Concepts in Modern Heterogeneous
Catalysis 10.817J Atmospheric Chemistry
(Subject meets with 10.489) (Same subject as 1.84J, 12.807J)
11.631J, ESD.134J)
Prereq: 10.37, 10.302 Prereq: 5.60
G (Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Explores topics in the design and implementa- See description under subject 1.84J.
Addresses relationship between technology-
tion of heterogeneous catalysts for chemical J. H. Kroll
related problems and the law applicable to
transformations. Emphasizes use of catalysis
work environment. National Labor Relations
for environmentally benign and sustainable
Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act.
chemical processes. Lectures address concepts
Toxic Substances Control Act, state worker's
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL
in catalyst preparation, catalyst characterization, ENGINEERING PRACTICE
compensation, and suits by workers in the
quantum chemical calculations, and microki-
courts discussed. Problems related to occupa-
netic analysis of catalytic processes. Shows how 10.80 (10.82, 10.84, 10.86) School of
tional health and safety, collective bargaining
experimental and theoretical approaches can Chemical Engineering Practice — Technical
as a mechanism for altering technology in the
illustrate important reactive intermediates and Accomplishment
workplace, job alienation, productivity, and the
transition states involved in chemical reaction Prereq: Permission of instructor, 10.81 (10.83)
organization of work addressed. Prior courses or
pathways, and uses that information to help G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
experience in the environmental, public health,
identify possible new catalysts that may facilitate 0-6-0 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
or law-related areas.
reactions of interest. Draws examples from cur-
N. A. Ashford, C. C. Caldart Conducted at industrial field stations of the
rent relevant topics in catalysis. Includes a group
project in which students investigate a specific School of Chemical Engineering Practice. Group
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
topic in greater depth. Students taking graduate problem assignments include process develop-
version complete additional assignments. ment design, simulation and control, technical
Y. Roman service, and new-product development. Grading
based on technical accomplishment. Credit
granted in lieu of master's thesis. See depart-
mental descripton on School of Chemical Engi-
175 subjects 10.595 to 10.80

neering Practice for details. Enrollment limited 10.953 Seminar in Heterogeneous Catalysis 10.957 Seminar in Bioengineering Technology
and subject to plant availability. Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor

T. A. Hatton G (Fall, Spring) G (Fall, Spring)
2-0-4 [P/D/F] 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
10.81 (10.83, 10.85, 10.87) School of Chemical Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit
Engineering Practice—Communication Skills and
Students present their research to other Research seminars presented by students and
Human Relations
students and staff. Research topics include guest speakers on emerging biotechnologies.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, 10.80
heterogeneous catalysis, design of catalytic K. Chung
materials, biomass conversion, biofuels, and
C H E M I C A L

CO2 utilization. 10.958 Seminar in the Fluid Mechanics and
Conducted at industrial field stations of the Y. Roman Self-assembly of Soft Matter
School of Chemical Engineering Practice. Group Prereq: Permission of instructor
problem assignments include process develop- 10.954 Seminar in Applied Optical Spectroscopy G (Fall, Spring)
ment, design, simulation and control, technical Prereq: Permission of instructor 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
service, and new-product development. Grading G (Fall, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
based on communication skills and human 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
Covers topics related to low Reynolds number
relations in group assignments. Credit granted Can be repeated for credit
hydrodynamics and the statistical physics of
in lieu of master's thesis; see departmental
Research seminars given by students, postdocs, particulate media. Specifics include the kinetics
description on School of Chemical Engineer-
and visitors. Topics covered include applied opti- of phase transitions in soft matter and the time-
ing Practice for details. Enrollment limited and
cal spectroscopy and imaging, with particular varying deformation of colloidal dispersions,
subject to plant availability.
emphasis on nanomaterials and how they relate glasses and gels.
T. A. Hatton
to alternative energy technologies. J. W. Swan
W. A. Tisdale
10.960J Student Seminar in Polymer Science
GENERAL 10.955 Seminar in Electrochemical Engineering and Technology
10.90 Independent Research Problem
G (Fall, Spring) Prereq: None
2-0-4 [P/D/F] G (Fall, Spring)
Can be repeated for credit 2-0-0 [P/D/F]
Can be repeated for credit Designed to allow students to present and
discuss their research in the area of electro- A series of seminars covering a broad spectrum
For special and graduate students who wish
chemical engineering with a particular emphasis of topics in polymer science and engineering,
to carry out some minor investigation in a par-
on energy storage and conversion (e.g., batter- featuring both on- and off-campus speakers.
ticular field. Subject and hours to fit individual
ies, fuel cells, electroreactors). Specific topics A. Alexander-Katz, R. E. Cohen, D. Irvine
requirements.
include active materials design, electroanalyti-
P. S. Doyle
cal platform development, and integration of 10.961 Seminar in Advanced Air Pollution
electrochemical and imaging techniques. Research
10.910 Independent Research Problem F. R. Brushett Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: None
G (Fall, Spring)
10.956 Seminar in Atomistic Simulation 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
Units arranged
Prereq: Permission of instructor Can be repeated for credit
G (Fall, Spring)
10.911 Independent Research Problem Research seminars, presented by students
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
Prereq: None engaged in thesis work in the field of air pollu-
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) tion. Particular emphasis given to atmospheric
Units arranged [P/D/F] Seminar allows students to present their re- chemistry, mathematical modeling, and policy
Can be repeated for credit search to other students and staff. The research analysis.
topics include electronic structure theory, com- G. J. McRae
For undergraduate students who wish to carry
putational chemistry techniques, and density
out a special investigation in a particular field.
functional theory with a focus on applications to 10.962 Seminar in Molecular Cell Engineering
Topic and hours arranged.
catalysis and materials science. Prereq: Permission of instructor
B. S. Johnston
H. J. Kulik G (Fall, Spring)
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Weekly seminar with discussion of ongoing

research and relevant literature by graduate stu-
dents, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scientists
on issues at the interface of chemical engineering
176
with molecular cell biology. Emphasis is on quan- bioelectronic materials, protein-polymer hybrids, 10.972 Biochemical Engineering Research
C O U R S E
titative aspects of physicochemical mechanisms and nanostructured proteins and polymers. Seminar
involved in receptor/ligand interactions, receptor B. D. Olsen Prereq: Permission of instructor
signal transduction processes, receptor-mediated Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
cell behavioral responses, and applications of 10.968 Seminar in Biomolecular Engineering Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring)
these in biotechnology and medicine. Prereq: Permission of instructor 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
10
D. A. Lauffenburger G (Fall, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
Seminar allows students to present their
10.964 Seminar on Transport Theory Can be repeated for credit
research programs to other students and staff.
Covers research progress in the area of design, The research topics include fermentation and
G (Fall, Spring)
testing and mechanistic investigation of novel enzyme technology, mammalian and animal cell
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
molecular systems for biotechnological applica- cultivation, and biological product separation.
tions. D. I. C. Wang, C. L. Cooney
Research seminars presented by students and H. D. Sikes
guest speakers on mathematical modeling of 10.973 Bioengineering
transport phenomena, focusing on electrochemi- 10.969 Molecular Engineering Seminar Prereq: Permission of instructor
cal systems, electrokinetics, and microfluidics. Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall, Spring)
M. Z. Bazant G (Fall, Spring) 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
2-0-4 [P/D/F] Can be repeated for credit
10.965 Seminar in Biosystems Engineering Can be repeated for credit
Seminar covering topics related to current
Seminar allows students to present their research in the application of chemical engi-
G (Fall, Spring)
research to other students and staff. Research neering principles to biomedical science and
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
topics include molecular simulations techniques biotechnology.
and applications, and molecular engineering C. K. Colton
Advanced topics on the state-of-the-art in design of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical pro-
and implementation of analytical processes cesses and formulations. 10.974 Seminar in Chemical Engineering
for biological systems, including single-cell B. L. Trout Nanotechnology
analysis, micro/nanotechnologies, systems Prereq: Permission of instructor
biology, biomanufacturing, and process engi- 10.970 Seminar in Molecular Computation G (Fall, Spring)
neering. Seminars and discussions guided by Prereq: Permission of instructor 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
the research interests of participating graduate G (Fall, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
students, postdoctoral associates, faculty, and 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
Seminar covering topics related to current
visiting lecturers. Can be repeated for credit
research in the application of chemical engineer-
J. C. Love
Seminar allows students to present their research ing principles to nanotechnology. Limited to 30.
to other students and staff. The research topics M. S. Strano
10.966 Seminar in Drug Delivery, Biomaterials,
include computational chemistry techniques, ki-
and Tissue Engineering
netics, and catalysis. Focus is on molecular-level 10.975 Seminar in Polymer Science and
understanding of chemical change. Engineering
G (Fall, Spring)
W. H. Green Prereq: Permission of instructor
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
G (Fall, Spring)
10.971 Seminar in Fluid Mechanics and 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
Focuses on presentations by students and staff Transport Phenomena Can be repeated for credit
on current research in the area of drug delivery, Prereq: Permission of instructor
Research seminars, presented by students en-
biomaterials, and tissue engineering. Includes G (Fall, Spring)
gaged in thesis work in the field of polymers and
topics such as nanotherapeutics, intracellular 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
by visiting lecturers from industry and academia.
delivery, and therapies for diabetes. Can be repeated for credit
R. E. Cohen, P. T. Hammond, G. C. Rutledge
D. G. Anderson
Seminar series on current research on Newto-
nian and non-Newtonian fluid mechanics and 10.976 Process Design, Operations, and Control
10.967 Seminar in Protein-Polymer Materials
transport phenomena, and applications to Prereq: Permission of instructor
Engineering
materials processing. Seminars given by guest G (Fall, Spring)
speakers and research students. 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
G (Fall, Spring)
P. S. Doyle, G. H. McKinley, J. W. Swans Can be repeated for credit
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Can be repeated for credit Seminars on the state of the art in design, oper-
ations, and control of processing systems, with
Research seminar covers topics on protein-based
emphasis on computer-based tools. Discussions
polymeric materials. Specific topics include
guided by the research interests of participat-
ing students. Topics include mathematical and
177 subjects 10.81 to 10.976

numerical techniques, representational method- 10.984 Biomedical Applications of Chemical est in biotechnology. Discussion focuses on ge-
ologies, and software development. Engineering neric questions with potential biotechnological
P. I. Barton Prereq: Permission of instructor applications and the quest for solutions through
G (Fall, Spring) a coordinated interdisciplinary approach.
10.981 Seminar in Colloid and Interface Science 2-0-4 [P/D/F] Gr. Stephanopoulos
G (Fall, Spring) 10.990 Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Weekly seminar with lectures on current
2-0-4 [P/D/F] Research
research by graduate students, postdoctoral
fellows, and visiting scientists on topics related
C H E M I C A L
G (Fall)
Review of current topics in colloid and interface to biomedical applications of chemical engineer-
2-4-0 [P/D/F]
science. Topics include statistical mechanics ing. Specific topics include polymeric controlled
and thermodynamics of micellar solutions, release technology, extracorporal reactor Introduction to research in chemical engineering
self-assembling systems, and microemulsions; design, biomedical polymers, bioengineering by faculty of chemical engineering department.
solubilization of simple ions, amino acids, and aspects of pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials/ Focus is on recent developments and research
proteins in reversed micelles; enzymatic reactions tissue and cell interactions. projects available to new graduate students.
in reversed micelles; phase equilibria in colloidal R. S. Langer K. F. Jensen, P. S. Doyle
systems; interfacial phenomena in colloidal sys-
tems; biomedical aspects of colloidal systems. 10.985 Seminar in Materials Systems 10.991 Seminar in Chemical Engineering
D. Blankschtein Engineering Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall)
10.982 Seminar in Experimental Colloid and G (Fall, Spring) 2-0-4 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Surface Chemistry 2-0-4 [P/D/F] Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: Permission of instructor Can be repeated for credit 10.992 Seminar in Chemical Engineering
G (Fall, Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Focuses on the state of the art in the systems
2-0-4 [P/D/F] G (Spring)
engineering of materials products and materials
Can be repeated for credit 2-0-4 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
manufacturing processes. Addresses topics such
In-depth discussion of fundamental physical as pharmaceuticals manufacturing, polymeric
relationships underlying techniques commonly drug delivery systems, and nano- and micro- For students working on doctoral theses.
used in the study of colloids and surfaces with a structured materials. Discussions guided by K. F. Jensen
focus on recent advances and experimental ap- the research interests of participating students.
plications. Topics have included the application Includes techniques from applied mathematics 10.994 Molecular Bioengineering
of steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence and numerical methods, multiscale systems Prereq: Permission of instructor
spectroscopies, infrared spectroscopy, and analysis, and control theory. G (Fall, Spring)
scanning probe microscopies. R. D. Braatz 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
T. A. Hatton Can be repeated for credit
10.987 Solid Thin Films and Interfaces
Presentations and discussion by graduate
10.983 Reactive Processing and Microfabricated Prereq: Permission of instructor
students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting
Chemical Systems G (Fall, Spring)
scientists of current literature and research on
Prereq: Permission of instructor 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
the engineering of protein biopharmaceuticals.
G (Fall, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
Topics include combinatorial library construction
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
Current research topics and fundamental issues and screening strategies, antibody engineering,
relating to the deposition and properties of solid gene therapy, cytokine engineering, and immu-
Advanced topics in synthesis of materials thin films and interfaces. Emphasis on applying notherapy engineering strategies.
through processes involving transport phe- analytical techniques, such as solid-state NMR, K. D. Wittrup
nomena and chemical reactions. Chemical to explore the thermodynamics and kinetics of
vapor deposition, modeling, and experimental growth, defect formation, and structural modi- 10.995 Cellular and Metabolic Engineering
approaches to kinetics of gas phase and surface fication incurred during film growth and post Prereq: Permission of instructor
reactions, transport phenomena in complex sys- processing. G (Fall, Spring)
tems, materials synthesis, and materials charac- K. K. Gleason 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
terization. Design fabrication and applications Can be repeated for credit
of microfabricated chemical systems. Seminars 10.989 Seminar in Biotechnology
Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting
by graduate students, postdoctoral associates, Prereq: Permission of instructor
scientists, and guest industrial practitioners to
participating faculty, and visiting lecturers. G (Fall, Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
present their own research and highlight impor-

K. F. Jensen 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
tant advances from the literature in biochemical
and bioprocess engineering. Topics of interest
Research seminars, presented by graduate stu- include metabolic engineering, novel microbial
dents and visitors from industry and academia, pathway design and optimization, synthetic
covering a broad range of topics of current inter-
178
biology, and applications of molecular biology to 10.S94, 10.S95 Special Problems in Chemical
C O U R S E
bioprocess development. Engineering
K. J. Prather, N. Maheshri Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (Fall, Spring)
10.997 Theoretical and Computational Units arranged
Immunology Seminar Can be repeated for credit
10
Focuses on problem of current interest not
G (Fall, Spring)
covered in regular curriculum; topic varies from
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
year to year.
Staff
Presentations and discussions of current litera-
ture and research in theoretical and computa- 10.THG Graduate Thesis
tional immunology. Topics include T cell biology, Prereq: Permission of instructor
cell-cell recognition in immunology, polymers G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
and membranes, and statistical mechanics. Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
A. K. Chakraborty Can be repeated for credit

10.998 Seminar in Crystallization Science and
SM, PhD, or ScD thesis; to be arranged by the
Technology
student and appropriate MIT faculty member.
Prereq: None
P. S. Doyle
G (Fall, Spring)
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
Prereq: None
Focuses on current topics related to crystalliza- U (Fall, Spring, Summer)
tion science and technology in the chemical, Units arranged
pharmaceutical and food industries. Discusses Can be repeated for credit
fundamental work on nucleation, polymorphism,
Program of research leading to writing an SB
impurity crystal interactions and nano-crystal
thesis; topic arranged between student and MIT
formation, along with industrial applications of
faculty member.
crystallization.
B. S. Johnston
A. S. Myerson

Prereq: None
Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
U (Fall, Spring)
(Offered under: 1.EPE, 2.EPE, 3.EPE, 6.EPE,
10.EPE, 16.EPE, 22.EPE)
Prereq: 2.EPW or permission of instructor
U (Fall, Spring)
Prereq: None
0-0-1 [P/D/F]
U (Fall, Spring)
See description under subject 2.EPE. Units arranged
Staff Can be repeated for credit
Opportunity for participation in a research

10.EPW UPOP Engineering Practice Workshop
group, or for special investigation in a particular
field. Topic and hours to fit individual require-
(Offered under: 1.EPW, 2.EPW, 3.EPW, 6.EPW,
ments.
10.EPW, 16.EPW, 20.EPW, 22.EPW)
B. S. Johnston
Prereq: None
U (Fall, IAP)
1-0-0 [P/D/F]

Staff
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering/Course 10

Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied from among 5.12;
5.07 or 7.05; 5.60; 10.301; and 18.03 or 18.034 in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 5.310] 1

C H E M I C A L

Required Subjects(1) 162

5.07 Biological Chemistry I, 12, REST; 5.12
or
5.310 Laboratory Chemistry, 12, LAB; 5.12
10.10 Introduction to Chemical Engineering, 12; Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
10.213 Chemical and Biological Engineering Thermodynamics, 12; 5.60, 10.10
10.28 Chemical-Biological Engineering Laboratory, 15, CI-M; 7.05*; 10.702J*; or permission of instructor
or one of the following three subjects:
10.26 Chemical Engineering Projects Laboratory, 15, CI-M; 5.310*; 10.302; or permission of instructor
10.27 Energy Engineering Projects Laboratory, 15, CI-M; 5.310*; 10.302; or permission of instructor
10.29 Biological Engineering Projects Laboratory, 15, CI-M; 5.310*; 10.302; or permission of instructor
plus
10.301 Fluid Mechanics, 12, REST; 18.03, 10.10
10.302 Transport Processes, 12; 5.60, 10.301, 10.213; or permission of instructor
10.32 Separation Processes, 6; 10.213, 10.302
10.37 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design, 9; 5.60, 10.301
10.490 Integrated Chemical Engineering I, 8; 10.37
10.491 Integrated Chemical Engineering II, 8; 10.490
Two of the following three subjects:
10.492 Integrated Chemical Engineering Topics I, 4; 10.301 and permission of instructor
10.493 Integrated Chemical Engineering Topics II, 4;10.301 and permission of instructor
10.494 Integrated Chemical Engineering Topics III, 4(2);10.301 and permission of instructor
or
Restricted Electives(1) 22–24

One subject in Chemical Engineering, except 10.UR, 10.URG, 10.ThU, 10.04, 10.792J, 10.801-10.816,
10.90-10.999
plus one laboratory subject from the following list:
3.014 Materials Laboratory, 12, LAB, CI-M
5.36 Biochemistry and Organic Laboratory, 12, CI-M
—Module 4 Expression and Purification of Enzyme Mutants, 4; 5.07 or 7.05; Module 2 or
5.310; Module 5
—Module 5 Kinetics of Enzyme Inhibition, 4; 5.07 or 7.05; Module 2 or 5.310; Module 4
—Module 6 Organic Structure Determination, 4; 5.12; Module 2 or 5.310; 5.13
6.152J Micro/Nano Processing Technology, 12, CI-M; permission of instructor
10.467 Polymer Science Laboratory, 15, CI-M; 5.12; 5.310*
or one of the following:
10.27 Energy Engineering Projects Laboratory, 15, CI-M(1); 5.310*; 10.302; or permission of instructor
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Notes
Either 10.28, or one of 10.26, 10.27, or 10.29 must be taken as a Departmental Requirement and cannot also
(1)
be used to satisfy the Laboratory Requirement within Restricted Electives.

(2)
Students may substitute 10.01 Ethics for Engineers.
180 http://student.mit.edu/catalog/index.cgi.
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Chemical-Biological Engineering/Course 10-B

10
5.12, 5.60, 7.03, 7.05, 10.301, and 18.03 or 18.034 in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 7.02 or 10.702] 1


or
5.07 Biological Chemistry I, 12, REST; 5.12
7.06 Cell Biology, 12; 7.03, 7.05
10.28 Chemical-Biological Engineering Laboratory, 15, CI-M; 7.05; 10.702J*; or permission of instructor
or one of the following two subjects:
10.27 Energy Engineering Projects Laboratory, 15, CI-M; 7.02*; 10.302; or permission of instructor
plus
plus two of the following three subjects:
10.494 Integrated Chemical Engineering Topics III, 4(1);10.301 and permission of instructor
or

Notes
(1)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
181

Chemical Engineering/Course 10-ENG

Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by 5.60 and
10.301, in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 1.106 and 1.107, or 2.671, 3.014, 5.310, 10.702J, or
12.335 in the Departmental Program ] 1
C H E M I C A L

Foundational Concepts 39–45

All subjects are suitable for any concentration within the program. In consultation with the advisor, students
select one subject from each of the three groups. Students may not exceed the 45-unit cap except by petition.
Group I. Choose one of the following Course 10 CI-M subjects:
10.27 Energy Engineering Projects Laboratory, 15, CI-M(1); 5.310*; 10.302; or permission of instructor
10.29 Biological Engineering Projects Laboratory, 15, CI-M(2); 5.310*; 10.302; or permission of instructor
10.467 Polymer Science Laboratory, 15, CI-M(3); 5.12; 5.310*
Group II. Choose one of the following Institute Laboratory subjects:
1.106 Environmental Fluid Transport Processes and Hydrology Laboratory, 6, LAB(4); 1.061, 1.070
and
1.107 Environmental Chemistry and Biology Laboratory, 6, LAB(4); 1.080
2.671 Measurement and Instrumentation, 12, LAB, CI-M; 2.001, 2.003J, Physics II (GIR)
3.014 Materials Laboratory, 12, LAB, CI-M(3)
5.310 Laboratory Chemistry, 12, LAB; 5.12
5.35 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry, 12, LAB; Chemistry (GIR)
—Module 1 Survey of Spectroscopy, 4
—Module 2 Inorganic Synthesis and Kinetics, 4; Module 1
—Module 3 Polymeric Light Emitting Devices, 4; 5.12, Module 2
10.702J Introduction to Experimental Biology and Communication, 18, CI-M, LAB(2); Biology (GIR)
12.335 Experimental Atmospheric Chemistry, 12, LAB, CI-M(4); Chemistry (GIR)
20.109 Laboratory Fundamentals in Biological Engineering, 15, LAB, CI-M(2); Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR),
6.0002, 18.03; 20.110*
Group III. Choose one of the following:
1.018AJ Fundamentals of Ecology I, 6
and
1.018BJ Fundamentals of Ecology II, 6; 1.018AJ(5)
1.080 Environmental Chemistry, 12(4); Chemistry (GIR)
3.012 Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering, 15, REST(3); 18.03*
3.155J Micro/Nano Processing Technology, 12, CI-M(3); permission of instructor
5.61 Physical Chemistry, 12, REST; Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
6.0001 Introduction to Computer Science Programming in Python, 6(6)
and
7.03 Genetics, 12, REST(2); Biology (GIR)
8.21 Physics of Energy, 12, REST(1); Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
Engineering Concentration 39–48
These four electives define a concentrated area of study in one of the following designated concentrations:
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
biomedical engineering, energy, environmental studies, or materials process and design. In all cases, the
electives must be chosen with the approval of the student’s advisor and the department. Lists of recommended
subjects for each concentration are available from the department. Additional information on current subject of‑
ferings is available on the Chemical Engineering Department website, http://mit.edu/cheme/academics/course/.
Note that subjects that have been used to satisfy the foundational concepts may not also be counted toward the
engineering concentration.
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C O U R S E
Capstone 12
Choose one of the following options to obtain 12 units of capstone experience: Senior Thesis, Integrated
Chemical Engineering or Integrated Chemical Engineering Topics modules, or Senior Project.
Option 1
10.ThU Undergraduate Thesis, 12
Option 2. Any combination of the following:
10
10.494 Integrated Chemical Engineering Topics III, 4(7); 10.301 and permission of instructor
Option 3
10.910 Independent Research Problem, units arranged
and any combination of the following:
10.493 Integrated Chemical Engineering Topics II, 4; 10.301 and permission of instructor
10.494 Integrated Chemical Engineering Topics III, 4(7); 10.301 and permission of instructor

Notes
(1)
Subject may be of particular interest for energy concentration.
(2)
Subject may be of particular interest for biomedical engineering concentration.
(3)
Subject may be of particular interest for materials process and design concentration.
(4)
Subject may be of particular interest for environmental studies concentration.
(5)
(6)
The combination of 6.0001 and 6.0002 counts as a REST subject.
(7)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
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COURSE 11 URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING
INTRODUCTORY SUBJECTS 11.005 Introduction to International political circumstances characterized by interde-

Development pendent interests.
11.001J Introduction to Urban Design and Prereq: None T. Schenk
Development U (Spring)
(Same subject as 4.250J) 3-0-9 HASS-S 11.013J American Urban History I
Prereq: None (Same subject as 21H.217J)
Introduces the political economy of international
economic development planning, using an
3-0-9 HASS-H U (Spring)
applied, quantitative approach. Considers why
2-0-7 HASS-H; CI-H
Examines the evolving structure of cities and some countries are able to develop faster than
the way that cities, suburbs, and metropolitan others. Presents major theories and models of Seminar on the history of institutions and insti-
areas can be designed and developed. Surveys development and underdevelopment, provid- tutional change in American cities from roughly
the ideas of a wide range of people who have ad- ing tools to understand the mechanisms and 1850 to the present. Among the institutions
dressed urban problems. Stresses the connection processes behind economic growth and broader to be looked at are political machines, police
between values and design. Demonstrates how notions of progress. Offers an alternative view of departments, courts, schools, prisons, public
physical, social, political and economic forces development, focusing on the persistence of di- authorities, and universities. Focuses on read-
interact to shape and reshape cities over time. chotomies in current theory and practice. Using ings and discussions.
L. Vale specific cases, explores how different combina- R. M. Fogelson
tions of actors and institutions at various scales
11.002J Making Public Policy may promote or inhibit economic development. 11.014J American Urban History II
(Same subject as 17.30J) Students re-examine conventional knowledge (Same subject as 21H.218J)
Prereq: None and engage critically with the assumptions Prereq: None
U (Fall) behind current thinking and policy. U (Fall)
4-0-8 HASS-S; CI-H Staff 2-0-7 HASS-H; CI-H
Examines how the struggle among competing Seminar on the history of selected features of
11.006 Poverty and Economic Security
advocates shapes the outputs of government. the physical environment of urban America.
Prereq: None
Considers how conditions become problems for Among the features considered are parks, cem-
U (Fall)
government to solve, why some political argu- eteries, tenements, suburbs, zoos, skyscrapers,
2-0-7 HASS-S
ments are more persuasive than others, why department stores, supermarkets, and amuse-
some policy tools are preferred over others, and Explores the evolution of poverty and economic ment parks.
whether policies achieve their goals. Investi- security in the US within a global context. Exam- R. M. Fogelson
gates the interactions among elected officials, ines the impacts of recent economic restructur-
think tanks, interest groups, the media, and ing and globalization. Reviews current debates 11.015J Riots, Strikes, and Conspiracies in
the public in controversies over global warm- about the fate of the middle class, sources of American History
ing, urban sprawl, Social Security, health care, increasing inequality, and approaches to ad- (Same subject as 21H.226J)
education, and other issues. vancing economic opportunity and security. Prereq: None
J. Layzer, C. Warshaw P. Clay U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
11.003J Methods of Policy Analysis 11.011 The Art and Science of Negotiation
See description under subject 21H.226J.
(Same subject as 17.303J) Prereq: None
R. M. Fogelson
Prereq: 11.002J; Coreq: 14.01 U (Spring)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9 HASS-S
11.016J The Once and Future City
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Introduction to negotiation theory and practice. (Same subject as 4.211J)
3-0-9 HASS-S Applications in government, business, and Prereq: None
Provides students with an introduction to public nonprofit settings are examined. Combines a U (Spring)
policy analysis. Examines various approaches “hands-on” personal skill-building orientation 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
to policy analysis by considering the concepts, with a look at pertinent theory. Strategy, com-
Examines the evolving structure of cities, the
tools, and methods used in economics, political munications, ethics, and institutional influences
dynamic processes that shape them, and the
science, and other disciplines. Students apply are examined as they shape the ability of actors
significance of a city's history for its future
and critique these approaches through case to analyze problems, negotiate agreements, and
development. Develops the ability to read urban
studies of current public policy problems. resolve disputes in social, organizational, and
form as an interplay of natural processes and
Staff
184
human purposes over time. Field assignments in 11.027 City to City: Comparing, Researching 11.125 Introduction to Education:
C O U R S E
Boston provide the opportunity to use, develop, and Writing about Cities Understanding and Evaluating Education
and refine these concepts. Enrollment limited. Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: None
A. Spirn U (Spring) U (Spring)
3-0-9 HASS-S 3-6-3 HASS-S; CI-H
11.019J Migration and Immigration in US
11
Introduces client-oriented research and the use One of two introductory subjects on teaching
History
of urban planning tools. Students work directly and learning science and mathematics in a
(Same subject as 21H.310J)
with government and community agencies to variety of K-12 settings. Topics include student
Prereq: None
find solutions to real world problems; interview misconceptions, formative assessment, stan-
planners and other field experts, and write dards and standardized testing, multiple intel-
and present findings to client and community ligences, and educational technology. Students
3-0-9 HASS-S
audiences. Opportunity to travel for research. gain practical experience through weekly visits
See description under subject 21H.310J. Limited to 14; preference to Course 11 majors. to schools, classroom discussions, selected
C. Capozzola C. Abbanat readings, and activities to develop a critical and
broad understanding of past and current forces
11.021J Environmental Law, Policy, and that shape the goals and processes of educa-
Economics: Pollution Prevention and Control SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS tion, and explores the challenges and opportuni-
(Same subject as 1.801J, 17.393J) ties of teaching. Students work collaboratively
(Subject meets with 1.811J, 11.630J, ESD.133J) 11.123 Big Plans and Mega-Urban Landscapes and individually on papers, projects, and in-
Prereq: None Prereq: None class presentations.
U (Fall) U (Spring) E. Klopfer
3-0-9 HASS-S 3-0-6 HASS-S
11.127J Computer Games and Simulations for
See description under subject 1.801J. Explores the physical, ecological, technological, Investigation and Education
N. Ashford, C. Caldart political, economic and cultural implications (Same subject as CMS.590J)
of big plans and mega-urban landscapes in a (Subject meets with 11.252J, CMS.863J)
11.022J Regulation of Chemicals, Radiation, and global context. Uses local and international case Prereq: None
Biotechnology studies to understand the process of making ma- U (Spring)
(Same subject as 1.802J) jor changes to urban landscape and city fabric,
3-6-3 HASS-H
(Subject meets with 1.812J, 10.805J, 11.631J, and to regional landscape systems. Includes
ESD.134J, ESD.136J) lectures by leading practitioners. Assignments Explores how we learn from computer games
Prereq: 1.801 or permission of instructor consider planning and design strategies across and simulations, and delves into the process
U (Spring) multiple scales and time frames. of building and testing interactive educational
Not offered regularly; consult department Staff media. First, students investigate the design and
3-0-9 use of games and simulations in the classroom
11.124 Introduction to Education: Looking (including commercial off-the-shelf games), as
Forward and Looking Back on Education well as the research and development issues as-
N. Ashford, C. Caldart
Prereq: None sociated with desktop computer-based, mobile,
U (Fall) and non-computer based media. Students then
11.025J D-Lab: Development develop their own simulations and games, study
3-6-3 HASS-S; CI-H
(Same subject as EC.701J) what and how others learn from them (including
(Subject meets with 11.472J, EC.781J) One of two introductory subjects on teaching field testing of products), and how games and
Prereq: None and learning science and mathematics in a simulations can be implemented in educational
U (Fall) variety of K-12 settings. Topics include educa- settings. All levels of computer experience
3-2-7 HASS-S tion and media, education reform, the history of welcome. Graduate students are expected to
education, simulations, games, and the digital complete additional assignments.
See description under subject EC.701J.
divide. Students gain practical experience E. Klopfer
A. B. Smith, B. Sanyal
through weekly visits to schools, classroom
discussions, selected readings, and activities to
11.026J Downtown 11.129 Educational Theory and Practice I
develop a critical and broad understanding of
(Same subject as 21H.321J) Prereq: None. Coreq: 11.124
past and current forces that shape the goals and
processes of education, and explores the chal-
Prereq: None 3-0-9 HASS-S
lenges and opportunities of teaching. Students
U (Spring) Concentrates on core set of skills and knowledge
work collaboratively and individually on papers,
2-0-7 HASS-H necessary for teaching in secondary schools.
projects, and in-class presentations.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
See description under subject 21H.321J. E. Klopfer Topics include classroom management, student
R. M. Fogelson behavior and motivation, curriculum design,
educational reform, and the teaching profession.
Classroom observation is a key component.
Assignments include readings from educational
literature, written reflections on classroom
185 subjects 11.001J to 11.129

observations, practice teaching and construct- ment Act. Students taking graduate version limits of rational analysis, and the coordination
P L A N N I N G
ing curriculum. The first of the three-course complete additional assignments. of an interdisciplinary appraisal team. Students
sequence necessary to complete the Teacher K. Seidman taking graduate version complete additional
Education Program. Limited to 15; preference to assignments. Enrollment limited; preference to
juniors and seniors. 11.140 Urbanization and Development majors.
R. Gibb (Subject meets with 11.480) Staff
Prereq: None
A N D
11.130 Educational Theory and Practice II Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 11.145 International Housing Economics and
Prereq: 11.129 Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Finance
U (IAP) 3-0-9 HASS-S (Subject meets with 11.355)
S T U D I E S
3-0-9 Prereq: 14.01

Examines developmental dynamics of rapidly
U (Spring)
Concentrates on the theory and psychology urbanizing locales, with a special focus on the
3-0-6
associated with student learning. Topics include developing world. Case studies from India,
educational theory, educational psychology, and China, Mexico, Brazil, and South Africa form the Presents a theory of comparative differences
theories of learning. Students assume respon- basis for discussion of social, spatial, political in international housing outcomes. Introduces
U R B A N
sibility for full-time teaching of two or more and economic changes in cities spurred by the institutional differences in the ways housing
classes at their designated school. Class ses- decline of industry, the rise of services, and the expenditures are financed, and the economic
sions focus on debriefing and problem-solving. proliferation of urban mega projects. Empha- determinants of housing outcomes, such as
Second of a three-course sequence necessary to sizes the challenges of growing urban inequality, construction costs, land values, housing qual-
complete the Teacher Education Program. environmental risk, citizen displacement, insuf- ity, and ownership rates. Analyzes the flow of
R. Gibb ficient housing, and the lack of effective institu- funds to and from the different national housing
tions for metropolitan governance. Students finance sectors. Develops an understanding of
11.131 Educational Theory and Practice III taking graduate version complete additional the greater financial and macroeconomic impli-
Prereq: 11.130 assignments. cations of the mortgage credit sector, and how
U (Spring) Staff policies affect the ways in which housing asset
3-0-9 HASS-S fluctuations impact national economies. Consid-
11.142 Geography of the Global Economy ers the perspective of investors in international
Students continue their IAP student teaching
Prereq: None real estate markets and the risks and rewards
through mid March. Topics include educational
U (Spring) involved. Draws on lessons from an international
psychology, theories of learning, and using
3-0-9 HASS-S comparative approach, and applies them to eco-
technology and evaluating its effectiveness to
nomic and finance policies at the local, state/
enhance student learning. Assignments include Analyzes implications of economic globaliza-
provincial, and federal levels within a country
readings from educational literature, written tion for communities, regions, international
of choice. Students taking graduate version
reflections on student teaching, presentations businesses and economic development orga-
complete additional assignments.
on class topics and creating a project that sup- nizations. Uses spatial analysis techniques to
A. Saiz
ports student learning at the school where the model the role of energy resources in shaping
MIT student is teaching. This is the third of the international political economy. Investigates key
11.146 Urbanizing China (New)
three-course sequence necessary to complete drivers of human, physical, and social capital
the Teacher Education Program. flows and their roles in modern human settle-
Prereq: None
R. Gibb ment systems. Surveys contemporary models of
industrialization and places them in geographic
11.137 Financing Economic Development context. Connects forces of change with their
3-0-9
(Subject meets with 11.437) implications for the distribution of wealth and
Prereq: None human well-being. Discusses China's daunting urban challenges:
U (Fall) A. Glasmeier congestion and smog, housing affordability,
3-0-9 land reform and urban financing, migrants
11.144 Project Appraisal in Developing and locals, and social and spatial inequality.
Focuses on financing tools and program models
Countries Provides examples of laudable achievements
to support local economic development. Pro-
(Subject meets with 11.484) and diverse and innovative responses across
vides an overview of private capital markets and
Prereq: Permission of instructor more than six hundred cities. Presents China's
financing sources to understand capital market
U (Spring) urbanization as the joint result of natural socio-
imperfections that constrain economic develop-
3-0-9 economic processes and conscious actions by
ment, business accounting, financial statement
governments, markets, and the public. Presents
analysis, federal economic development pro- Covers techniques of financial analysis of invest-
multidisciplinary approaches and alternative
grams, and public finance tools. Covers policies ment expenditures, as well as the economic
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
narratives. Examines the intricate interaction

and program models, including revolving loan and distributive appraisal of development
between state and market in China's context,
funds, guarantee programs, venture capital projects. Critical analysis of these tools in the
yielding a variety of state-market 'cocktails'
funds, bank holding companies, community de- political economy of international development
devised and experimented in different cities
velopment loan funds and credit unions, micro is discussed. Topics include appraisal's role in
in response to local problems, each involving
enterprise funds, and the Community Reinvest- the project cycle, planning under conditions of
a multilayered projection onto urban space.
uncertainty, constraints in data quality and the
186
Students taking graduate version complete ad- 11.160J Re-Energizing MIT: Innovating Energy 11.164J Human Rights in Theory and Practice
C O U R S E
ditional assignments. Management at the Institute (Same subject as 17.391J)
J. Zhao (Same subject as 2.601J) (Subject meets with 11.497)
11.147 Innovative Budgeting and Finance for U (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
the Public Sector 4-0-8 Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
11
(Subject meets with 11.487) 2-0-10 HASS-S
Designed to enable students to make a direct
contribution to MIT's efforts to improve energy Provides a rigorous and critical introduction to
U (Spring)
management. Working in teams, students the history, foundation, structure, and operation
3-0-9 HASS-S
explore how energy is used on campus and of the human rights movement. Focuses on
Examines globally relevant challenges of ade- then propose and implement ideas to reduce key ideas, actors, methods, and sources, and
quately and effectively attending to public sector environmental and climate impact. Projects may critically evaluates the field. Addresses current
responsibilities for basic services with limited include topics focused on improving building debates in human rights, including torture, se-
resources. Particular attention to the contexts of and appliance efficiency, transportation choices, curity, democracy promotion, the place of rights
fiscal crises, rapid population growth, as well as and energy demand in dorms, offices, and labo- in development and globalization, women's
shrinkage: through an introduction to methods ratories. Limited to 15; preference to freshmen rights, ethnic, religious and racial discrimina-
and processes of budgeting, accounting, and and sophomores. tion and conflict, humanitarian intervention,
financial mobilization in the public sector; use Staff post-conflict rebuilding, transitional justice,
of case studies and practice exercises to explore terrorism, and ethical issues in science and
revenue strategies and to gain fiscal analytical 11.161J Energy Decisions, Markets, and Policies technology. Requires familiarity with global af-
competencies; study of pioneering examples (Same subject as 14.43J, 15.031J, 17.397J, fairs or ethics and social justice issues. Students
of promising budget and accounting processes 21A.415J) taking graduate version are expected to write a
as well as innovative funding mobilization via Prereq: 14.01, 15.016, or permission of research paper.
taxation, capital markets, and experimental ex- instructor B. Rajagopal
periences with mechanisms such as land-value Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
capture. Students taking graduate version are Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 11.165 Energy and Infrastructure Technologies
expected to explore the subject in greater depth. 4-0-8 HASS-S (Subject meets with 1.286J, 11.477J)
G. Carolini Prereq: 14.01 or permission of instructor
U (Fall)
D. Lessard, R. Schmalensee, S. Silbey,
11.150J Metropolis: A Comparative History of 3-0-9 HASS-S
C. Warshaw
New York City
Examines efforts in developing and advanced
11.162 Politics of Energy and the Environment nations and regions to create, finance, and
Prereq: None
Prereq: None regulate infrastructure and energy technologies
U (Spring) from a variety of methodological and disciplin-
3-0-9 HASS-S ary perspectives. Explores how an energy crisis
3-0-9 HASS-H
can be an opportunity for making fundamental
Focuses on the politics of making local, state,
See description under subject 21H.220J. changes to improve collapsing infrastructure
national and international decisions on energy
C. Wilder technologies. Introduces the challenges to mod-
and the environment. Topics include implement-
ern society concerning energy and infrastructure
ing energy efficiency measures, siting nuclear
11.152J The Ghetto: From Venice to Harlem technologies. Reviews the moral hazard aspects
and alternative energy plants, promoting oil
(Same subject as 21H.385J) of infrastructure and the common arguments for
and gas development in wilderness, adapting to
Prereq: None withholding adequate support from new energy
climate change, handling toxic waste, protecting
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered and infrastructure technologies. Seminar is con-
endangered species, and conserving water. Case
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) ducted with intensive in-class discussions and
studies include Cape Wind, disputes over oil
2-0-10 HASS-S debates. Students taking the graduate version
and gas exploration in the Arctic, the response
See description under subject 21H.385J. to Hurricane Katrina, and efforts to craft and
K. R. Polenske
C. Wilder comply with the Kyoto Protocol.
J. Layzer
11.166 Law, Social Movements, and Public
11.153J Shanghai and China's Modernization
Policy: Comparative and International
(Same subject as 21H.351J) 11.163J Law and Society
Experience
Prereq: None (Same subject as 17.249J, 21A.455J)
U (Spring) (Subject meets with 21A.459)
2-0-10 HASS-H Prereq: None
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Spring)
U (Fall)
See description under subject 21H.351J. 3-0-9 HASS-S
C. Leighton
3-0-9 HASS-S Studies the interaction between law, courts,
and social movements in shaping domestic
See description under subject 21A.455J.
and global public policy. Examines how groups
S. Silbey
mobilize to use law to affect change and why
187 subjects 11.130 to 11.166

they succeed and fail. Uses case studies to 11.THTJ Thesis Research Design Seminar 11.S195–11.S199 Special Subject: Urban
P L A N N I N G
explore the interplay between law, social move- (Same subject as 4.THTJ) Studies and Planning
ments, and public policy in current areas such Prereq: None Prereq: None
as gender, race, labor, trade, environment, and U (Fall) U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
human rights. Introduces the theories of public 3-0-9 Units arranged
policy, social movements, law and society, Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit
and transnational studies. Students taking the
Designed for students writing a thesis in Urban For undergraduates wishing to pursue further
A N D
graduate version complete additional assign-

Studies and Planning or Architecture. Develop study or fieldwork in specialized areas of urban
ments. Limited to 15.
research topics, review relevant research and studies or city and regional planning not covered
B. Rajagopal
scholarship, frame research questions and argu- in regular subjects of instruction. 11.S198 is
S T U D I E S
ments, choose an appropriate methodology for graded P/D/F.

analysis, and draft introductory and methodol- Staff
LABORATORIES ogy sections.
C. Abbanat
11.188 Urban Planning and Social Science
MASTER’S CORE SUBJECTS
Laboratory
U R B A N

Prereq: None
Prereq: 11.ThT 11.201 Gateway: Planning Action
U (Spring)
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Prereq: None
3-3-6 Institute LAB
Units arranged G (Fall)
An introduction to the research and empiri-
Program of research leading to the writing of an Introduces the profession of urban and regional
cal analysis of urban planning issues us-
SB thesis. To be arranged by the student under planning. Emphasizes the key sensibilities
ing geographic information systems. Extensive
approved supervision. necessary for effective planning practice as well
hands-on exercises provide experience with
Staff as professional writing and oral communication
various techniques in spatial analysis and query-
skills.
ing databases. Includes a small project on an
11.189–11.190 Urban Fieldwork J. Buckley, L. Vale
urban planning problem involving the selection
Prereq: None
of appropriate methods, the use of primary and
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) 11.202 Planning Economics
secondary data, computer-based modeling,
Units arranged [P/D/F] Prereq: 11.203
and spatial analysis. Requires some computing
Can be repeated for credit G (Fall; partial term)
experience.
2-0-2
J. Ferreira Practical application of city and regional plan-
ning techniques to towns, cities, and regions, Introduces applications of microeconomic theory
including problems of replanning, redevelop- to planning problems including urban form and
TUTORIALS, FIELDWORK, ment, and renewal of existing communities. structure, government's role in urban settings
AND INTERNSHIPS Includes internships, under staff supervision, in and problems of housing finance.
municipal and state agencies and departments. A. Saiz
11.UR Undergraduate Research Staff
Prereq: None 11.203 Microeconomics
U (Fall, Spring) 11.191–11.192 Independent Study Prereq: None
Units arranged [P/D/F] Prereq: None G (Fall; partial term)
Can be repeated for credit U (Fall, IAP, Spring) 3-0-5
11.URG Undergraduate Research Units arranged [P/D/F]
Can be repeated for credit Introduces basic economic analysis for planning
Prereq: None
students including the functioning of markets,
U (Fall, Spring) For undergraduates wishing to pursue further the allocation of scarce resources among com-
Units arranged study in specialized areas of urban studies or peting uses, profit maximizing behavior in differ-
Can be repeated for credit city and regional planning not covered in regular ent market structures. Course illustrates theory
Undergraduate research opportunities in Urban subjects. with contemporary economic issues.
Studies and Planning. For further information, Staff A. Saiz
consult the Departmental Coordinators.
E. Klopfer 11.193–11.194 Supervised Readings 11.205 Introduction to Spatial Analysis
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) G (Fall; partial term)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Units arranged [P/D/F] 2-2-2

Can be repeated for credit Credit cannot also be received for 11.188
Reading and discussion of topics in urban stud- Practical introduction to spatial analysis and
ies and planning. geographic information systems (GIS). Examines
Staff how geography is represented digitally and
188
how nonrandom distributions of phenomena as 11.233 Research Design for Policy Analysis and 11.237 Theory of Participatory Action Research
C O U R S E
diverse as poverty and scenic resources can be Planning (PAR) (New)
better understood by examining their spatial Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 11.236 or permission of instructor
characteristics. Limited enrollment; preference G (Fall) G (Spring; partial term)
to first-year MCP students. 3-0-9 2-0-4
S. Williams
11
Develops skills in research design for policy Introduces the theory of participatory action
analysis and planning. Emphasizes the logic research (PAR) and practice of case study re-
11.220 Quantitative Reasoning and Statistical
of the research process and its constituent search. Presents competing ideas about context-
Methods for Planning I
elements. Topics include philosophy of science, independent vs. context-dependent knowledge,
question formulation, hypothesis generation arguments for and against generating theory
G (Spring)
and theory construction, data collection tech- on the basis of a single case, and problems
4-2-6
niques (e.g. experimental, survey, interview), of verification in participatory action research
Develops logical, empirically based arguments ethical issues in research, and research proposal (i.e. disconfirming the researchers preconcep-
using statistical techniques and analytic meth- preparation. tions). Focuses on actual cases in which PAR-like
ods. Covers elementary statistics, probability, J. Carmin methods have been used with greater or lesser
and other types of quantitative reasoning useful success. Integrates interactions with representa-
for description, estimation, comparison, and 11.234 Making Sense: Qualitative Methods for tives of communities, organizations, and individ-
explanation. Emphasizes the use and limitations Designers and Planners uals who have been the focus of PAR. Analyzes
of analytical techniques in planning practice. Prereq: None techniques for co-designing and co-conducting
Restricted to MCP students. G (Spring) all aspects of applied social research..
C. Zegras 3-3-6 D. Cunningham
Surveys uses of qualitative methods in urban

11.238J Ethics of Intervention
design and planning research and practice.
DEPARTMENT-WIDE Topics include observing environments, physical
(Same subject as 21A.409J)
SUBJECTS Prereq: Permission of instructor
traces, and environmental behavior; asking
questions; focused interviews; standardized
11.225 Argumentation and Communication Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
questionnaires; use of written archival materi-
als; use of visual materials, including photo-
G (Fall) graphs, new media, and maps; case studies; See description under subject 21A.409J.
Not offered regularly; consult department and comparative methods. Emphasizes use of E. C. James
2-0-4 each of these skills to collect and make sense of
Can be repeated for credit qualitative data in community and institutional 11.252J Computer Games and Simulations for
A writing practicum associated with 11.201 that settings. Investigation and Education
focuses on helping students write and present L. Vale (Same subject as CMS.863J)
their ideas in cogent, persuasive arguments (Subject meets with 11.127J, CMS.590J)
and other analytical frameworks. Reading and 11.236 Theory of Participatory Action Research Prereq: None
writing assignments and other exercises stress (PAR) (New) G (Spring)
the connections between clear thinking, critical Prereq: None 3-6-3
reading, and effective writing. G (Fall; partial term)
Understand how we learn from computer games
C. Abbanat 2-0-4
and simulations, and delve into the process of
Introduces the theory of participatory action building and testing their own simulations. First,
11.229 Advanced Writing Seminar research (PAR) and competing ideas about students explore the design and use of games
Prereq: None the uses of social research to promote so- and simulations in the classroom, and the re-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered cial change. Focuses on the epistemological search and development issues associated with
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) foundation for and knowledge generation in desktop computer-based, handheld computer
2-0-7 action research, as well as on approaches to based and non-computer based media. Students
Can be repeated for credit co-producing research that requires engagement then develop their own simulations and games,
Focuses on writing and speaking skills. Students of the subjects, communities, or organizations study what and how people learn from them
bring their writing from other classes to the that are being studied in the design, imple- (including field testing of products), and how
workshop to practice reviewing and rewriting mentation and interpretation of applied social games and simulations can be implemented
skills and make several oral presentations. research. Explores the ethical obligations of in educational settings. All levels of computer
Different types of writing including proposals, outsiders along with rights and responsibilities experience welcome. Graduate students are
of insiders in the research findings. Emphasizes expected to complete additional assignments.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
memos, thesis, press releases, and writing

sound bites for the media. recent scholarship, including arguments for and E. Klopfer
C. Abbanat against phronetic social science.
L. Susskind, D. Cunningham
189 subjects 11.188 to 11.252J

11.255 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution in 11.303J Real Estate Development Studio: 11.307 Beijing Urban Design Studio
P L A N N I N G
the Public Sector Complex Urban Projects (Subject meets with 4.166)
Prereq: None (Same subject as 4.254J) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
4-0-8 6-0-12 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 0-18-0 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Investigates social conflict and distributional Focuses on the synthesis of projects for the Design and development studio that involves
A N D
disputes in the public sector. While theoretical real estate development industry, including the architects and planners, working in teams on a
aspects of conflict and consensus building are integration of physical design and programming contemporary design project of importance in
considered, focus is on the practice of nego- with finance and marketing. Interdisciplinary Beijing, China. Students analyze conditions, ex-
S T U D I E S
tiation and dispute resolution. Comparisons student teams analyze how to maximize value in plore alternatives, and synthesize architecture,
between unassisted and assisted negotiation large-scale, mixed use projects in the process of city design, and implementation plans. Supple-
are reviewed along with the techniques of facili- preparing professional development proposals, mented by lectures and brief study tours that
tation and mediation. involving sites in US cities and internationally. expose students to history and contemporary
L. Susskind Reviews emerging real estate products and inno- issues of urbanism in China. Offered every other
U R B A N
vative developments to provide a foundation for summer in residence at Tsinghua University,

studio work. Two major projects are interspersed Beijing, involving students and faculty from both
PROGRAM GROUP SUBJECTS with lectures, field trips, and short sketch schools. Limited to 10.
exercises. Integrates skills and knowledge in the D. Frenchman, J. Wampler, C. Zegras
11.301J Introduction to Urban Design and MSRED program; also open to other students
Development interested in real estate development. 11.308J Ecological Urbanism Seminar
(Same subject as 4.252J) D. Frenchman, P. Roth (Same subject as 4.213J)
G (Fall) 11.304J Site and Environmental Systems G (Fall)
3-0-9 Planning 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Examines both the structure of cities and ways Examines the urban environment as a natu-
they can be changed. Includes historical forces ral phenomenon, human habitat, medium of
G (Spring)
that have produced cities, models of urban expression, and forum for action. Subject has
analysis, contemporary theories of urban two related, major themes: how ideas of nature
design, implementation strategies. Core lectures Introduces a range of practical approaches influence the way cities are perceived, designed,
supplemented by discussion sessions focusing involved in evaluating and planning sites within built, and managed; and how natural processes
on student work and field trips. Guest speakers the context of natural and cultural systems. De- and urban form interact and the consequences
present cases involving current projects illustrat- velops the knowledge and skills to analyze and of these for human health safety and welfare.
ing the scope and methods of urban design plan a site for development through exercises Enrollment limited.
practice. and an urban design project. Topics include A. Spirn
D. Frenchman land inventory, urban form, spatial organiza-
tion of uses, parcelization, design of roadways, 11.309J Sensing Place: Photography as Inquiry
11.302J Urban Design Politics grading, utility systems, off-site impacts, and (Same subject as 4.215J)
(Same subject as 4.253J) landscape architecture. Prereq: None
Prereq: Permission of instructor S. Gray, M. A. Ocampo G (Fall)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 11.306 Planning Studio
Explores photography as a disciplined way of
seeing, of investigating urban landscapes and
G (Spring)
Examines ways urban design contributes to expressing ideas. Readings, observations, and
distribution of political power and resources in photographs form the basis of discussions on
cities. Investigates the nature of relations be- Provides experience in tackling city and light, detail, place, poetics, narrative, and how
tween built form and political purposes through regional planning problems in real-world set- photography can inform design and planning.
close study of a wide variety of situations where tings. Students work with local clients to define Enrollment limited.
public sector design commissions and plan- issues and synthesize approaches to change A. Spirn
ning processes have been clearly motivated by that enhances performance of the environment
political pressures. Lectures and discussions and improves the quality of life for users and 11.311J Ideal Forms of Contemporary Urbanism
focus on specific case studies of 20th-century residents. The focus of the studio changes each (Same subject as 4.262J)
government-sponsored designs carried out year; past problems have involved community Prereq: 4.645, 4.241, or permission of instructor
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
under diverse regimes in the US, Europe, and development in downtown Santiago, Chile, and G (Fall)
elsewhere. sustainable residential development in Shenzen Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
L. Vale and Shanghai, China.
T. Lee
A. D'Hooghe
190
11.312 Engaging Community: Models and 11.318 Senseable Cities 11.330J Theory of City Form
C O U R S E
Methods for Designers and Planners Prereq: Permission of instructor (Same subject as 4.241J)
Prereq: None G (Spring) Prereq: 4.252 or 11.001
G (Spring) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Spring)
3-0-9 Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Studies how ubiquitous and real-time informa-
11
Reviews a range of models for engaging com- tion technology can help us to understand and
munities, from a client-consultant relationship improve cities and regions. Explores the impact See description under subject 4.241J.
to advocacy, community organizing, consensus of integrating real-time information technology Architecture Staff
building, capacity building, and knowledge into the built environment. Introduces theo-
building. Explores the ways these different retical foundations of ubiquitous computing. 11.332J Urban Design Studio
models have been used in design and planning Provides technical tools for tactile development (Same subject as 4.163J)
practice and community building. of small-scale projects. Limited to 24. Prereq: 4.145, 4.162, or permission of instructor
C. McDowell C. Ratti G (Fall, Spring)
11.313 Advanced Research Workshop in 11.320 Digital City Design Workshop Can be repeated for credit
Landscape and Urbanism Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of Instructor G (Spring)
Architecture Design Staff
Students develop proposals, at the city and 11.333J Urban Design Seminar: New Century
neighborhood scales, that integrate urban Cities
In-depth research workshop on pressing envi- design, planning, and digital technology. Aims (Same subject as 4.244J)
ronmental design issue of our time, includes to create more efficient, responsive, and liveable Prereq: None
discussion and practices of various Landscape- urban places and systems that combine physical G (Spring)
based disciplines used to generate design- form with digital media, sensing, and advanced 2-0-7
based solutions and landscape infrastructural communications. Involves research and project
Examines the changing nature of cities and
responses to physical urban entropy and de- work which is supported by lectures, case stud-
emerging design challenges in the 21st century.
cline. Specific focus is adjusted each year. ies of digital city design, and involvement from
Core lectures and discussions identify new
A. Berger experts and representatives of subject cities.
technological, environmental, social and other
Limited to 12.
trends that are transforming the way we build
11.314J Water, Landscape and Urban Design D. Frenchman, C. Ratti
and use cities. Case studies illustrate cutting
edge urban design projects and methods by
Prereq: Permission of instructor 11.328J Urban Design Skills: Observing,
which they may be evaluated. Work focuses on
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Interpreting, and Representing the City
student teams, which identify and research key
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) (Same subject as 4.240J)
themes of future design.
3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: None
D. Frenchman
4-2-9
See description under subject 4.214J. 11.334J Advanced Seminar in Landscape and
J. Wescoat Introduces methods of recording, evaluat- Urbanism
ing, and representing the urban environment. (Same subject as 4.264J)
11.315J Disaster Resilient Design Through visual observation, field analysis, Prereq: Permission of instructor
(Same subject as 4.217J) measurements, interviews, and other means, G (Fall)
Prereq: None students draw on their senses and develop their 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered ability to deduce, conclude, question, and test
Explores theories, practices, and emerging
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) conclusions about how the environment is used
trends in the fields of landscape architecture
3-0-6 and valued. Using representational tools such
and urbanism, such as systemic design, land-
as drawing, photographing, computer modeling
See description under subject 4.217J. scape urbanism, engineered nature, drosscapes,
and desktop publishing, students communicate
J. Wescoat urban biodiversity, urban mobility, megaregions,
what they observe along with their impressions
and urban agriculture. Lectures, readings, and
and design ideas. Intended as a foundation for
11.316J Landscape and Urban Heritage guest speakers present a wide array of multi-
future studio work in urban design. Includes
Conservation disciplinary topics, including current works from
design-based projects.
(Same subject as 4.216J) P-REX lab. Students conduct independent and
S. Gray, M. A. Ocampo
Prereq: Permission of instructor group research that is future-oriented.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered A. Berger


J. Wescoat
191 subjects 11.255 to 11.334J

11.337J Urban Design Ideals and Action 11.342J Globalization and the Built Environment estate development. Through the lens of the real
P L A N N I N G
(Same subject as 4.247J) (Same subject as 1.463J, ESD.53J) estate developer and its counter-parties, stu-
Prereq: 11.301 or permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor dents identify, discuss, and negotiate the most
G (Spring) G (Fall) important business issues in right of entry, pur-
2-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit chase and sale, development, and joint-venture
agreements, as well as a construction contract
Examines the relationship between urban See description under subject 1.463J.
and construction loan agreement. Students
design ideals, urban design action, and the built F. Moavenzadeh, D. Wolff
A N D
work closely with attorneys who specialize in

environment through readings, discussions,
the construction of such agreements. Enrollment
presentations, and papers. Analyzes the diverse 11.344J Innovative Project Delivery in the Public
limited; preference to MSRED students.
design ideals that influence cities and settle- and Private Sectors
S T U D I E S
W. T. McGrath
ments, and investigates how urban designers (Same subject as 1.472J)
use them to shape urban form. Provides a criti- Prereq: Permission of instructor
11.352 Real Estate Ventures II: Negotiating
cal understanding of the diverse formal methods G (Spring; first half of term)
Leases, Financings, and Restructurings
used to intervene creatively in both developed 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and developing contexts, especially pluralistic
Develops a strong strategic understanding of G (Spring)
U R B A N
and informal built environments.

how best to deliver various types of projects in 3-0-9
B. Ryan
the built environment. Examines the compat-
Focuses on the key business and legal issues
ibility of various project delivery methods,
11.338 Urban Design Studio within the principal agreements used to lease,
consisting of organizations, contracts, and
Prereq: 11.328 finance, and restructure a real estate venture.
award methods, with certain types of projects
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Through the lens of the real estate developer
and owners. Six methods examined: traditional
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) and its counter-parties, students identify,
general contracting; construction management;
0-12-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit discuss and negotiate the most important
multiple primes; design-build; turnkey; and
business issues in office and retail leases, and
Examines the rehabilitation and re-imagination build-operate-transfer. Includes lectures, case
permanent loan, mezzanine loan, intercreditor,
of a city. Analyzes the city at three scales: studies, guest speakers, and a team project to
standstill/forbearance, and loan modification
citywide, neighborhood, and individual dwell- analyze a case example.
(workout) agreements. In doing so, students
ings. Aims to shape innovative design solutions, C. M. Gordon
work closely with attorneys who specialize in the
enhance social amenity, and improve economic
construction of such agreements. Also touches
equity through strategic and creative geographi- 11.345J Entrepreneurship in Construction and
on single-asset real estate bankruptcy and
cal, urban design and architectural thinking. Real Estate Development
the federal income tax consequences of debt
Intended for students with backgrounds in (Same subject as 1.462J)
restructuring. Enrollment limited; preference to
architecture, community development, and Prereq: Permission of instructor
MSRED students.
physical planning. Limited to 12 via application G (Fall; second half of term)
W. T. McGrath
and lottery. 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
B. Ryan
Researches the role of the entrepreneur in the 11.353J Securitization of Mortgages and Other
built environment using case studies to outline Assets
11.339 Downtown
different steps in developing real estate, con- (Same subject as 15.429J)
(Subject meets with 11.026J, 21H.321J)
struction, architectural and related enterprises Prereq: 15.426, 15.401, or permission of
Prereq: None
in the built environment. Emphasizes strategic instructor
G (Spring)
marketing and implementation of the plan in the G (Spring)
2-0-7
development of these businesses. Addresses 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Seminar on downtown in US cities from the the progression of an idea, from an opportunity
late 19th century to the late 20th. Emphasis to a sustainable business. Guest lectures from
W. Torous
on downtown as an idea, place, and cluster entrepreneurs in the built environment outline
of interests, on the changing character of the various entrepreneurial paths and character-
11.354 Real Estate Products Seminar
downtown, and on recent efforts to rebuild it. istics they took to success. Team project consists
Prereq: None
Topics considered include subways, skyscrap- of identifying an idea/opportunity and plan for
G (Fall)
ers, highways, urban renewal, and retail centers. developing a sustainable company.
3-0-3
Focus on readings, discussions, and individual J. F. Kennedy
research projects. Students taking graduate ver- Examines the fundamentals of real estate devel-
sion complete additional assignments. 11.351 Real Estate Ventures I: Negotiating opment products, including residential, hotel,
R. M. Fogelson Development-Phase Agreements office, research and development/lab, retail,
Prereq: None and industrial uses. Includes faculty lectures,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
G (Fall) guest presentations, and field trips to local case

3-0-9 study projects. Prepares MSRED candidates for
the spring Real Estate Development Studio.
Focuses on key business and legal issues within
P. Roth
the principal agreements used to control, en-
title, capitalize, and construct a mixed-use real
192
11.355 International Housing Economics and tors have on domestic, foreign, and international International issues and perspectives also
C O U R S E
Finance policy and planning outcomes. considered.
(Subject meets with 11.145) J. Carmin J. Carmin
Prereq: 11.202, 11.203, 14.01 or permission of
instructor 11.364 International Environmental Treaties and 11.369J Energy Policy for a Sustainable Future
G (Spring) Their Implementation (Same subject as 17.398J)
11
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 11.601, 11.255, or permission of Prereq: Permission of instructor
instructor G (Spring)
Presents a theory of comparative differences
in international housing outcomes. Introduces
institutional differences in the ways housing Focuses on a wide range of current energy and
expenditures are financed, and the economic energy-related environmental policies that
determinants of housing outcomes, such as Examines the history and dynamics of interna- foster the development and mass deployment
construction costs, land values, housing qual- tional environmental treaty-making, or what is of sustainable energy technologies, fuels, and
ity, and ownership rates. Analyzes the flow of called environmental diplomacy. Emphasis is on practices. Primary focus is US-based policies at
funds to and from the different national housing climate change and other atmospheric, marine the state, regional and federal level that impact
finance sectors. Develops an understanding of resource, global waste management and sustain- the electricity, transportation and buildings and
the greater financial and macroeconomic impli- ability-related treaties and the problems of imple- facilities sectors. Detailed case studies, diverse
cations of the mortgage credit sector, and how menting them. Reviews the legal, economic, and readings, and guest lectures by prominent policy
policies affect the ways in which housing asset political dynamics of managing shared resources, makers and practitioners. Limited to 35.
fluctuations impact national economies. Consid- involving civil society on a global basis, and Staff
ers the perspective of investors in international enforcing transboundary agreements. Focuses
real estate markets and the risks and rewards especially on principles from international rela- 11.371J Sustainable Energy
involved. Draws on lessons from an international tions, international law, environmental manage- (Same subject as 1.818J, 2.65J, 10.391J,
comparative approach, and applies them to eco- ment and negotiation theory as they relate to 22.811J, ESD.166J)
nomic and finance policies at the local, state/ common-pool resource management. (Subject meets with 2.650J, 10.291J, 22.081J)
provincial, and federal levels within a country L. Susskind Prereq: Permission of instructor
of choice. Students taking graduate version G (Fall)
complete additional assignments. 11.367 The Law and Politics of Land Use 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
A. Saiz Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Spring)
M. W. Golay
11.360 Community Growth and Land Use 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Planning
Analysis of local and state power to regulate 11.373J Science, Politics, and Environmental
land use and development. Particular empha- Policy (New)
G (Fall)
sis on the evolution of planning and zoning (Same subject as 12.885J)
regulations, and the perceived narrowing of (Subject meets with 12.385)
Seminar and fieldwork on strategies of planning the relationship between public improvements Prereq: 12.806, 12.807, or permission of
and control for growth and land use, chiefly at requirements and development impact. The abil- instructor
the municipal level. Growth and its local conse- ity of regulatory bodies to impose environmental G (Fall)
quences; land use planning approaches; imple- performance standards and limit development 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
mentation tools including innovative zoning activity is explored in relation to recent Supreme
and regulatory techniques, physical design, and Court and State SJC decisions. Development
S. Solomon, J. Layzer
natural systems integration. Projects arranged decisions rendered by public agencies are
with small teams serving municipal clients. reviewed, critiqued, and discussed.
T. S. Szold 11.376 Urban Sustainability in Action
T. Szold
G (Spring)
11.363 Civil Society and the Environment 11.368 Environmental Justice
G (Fall) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Considers the theory and practice of urban sus-
Not offered regularly; consult department Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) tainability. Introduces concepts of environmental
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit sustainability, systems dynamics, ecologi-
cal footprints, and environmental indicators.
Examines the roles civil society actors play in Explores the foundations of the environmental
Investigates cutting-edge practices of cities in
national and international environmental policy justice movement, current and emerging issues,
the US and around the world. Drawing on those
and politics. Considers theories pertaining to and the application of environmental justice
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
examples, students work in and around the City

the development and import of civil society, analysis to environmental policy and planning.
of Boston on local sustainability initiatives.
social movement development and mobilization, Examines claims made by diverse groups along
J. Layzer
and collaboration between state and non-state with the policy and civil society responses
actors. Case studies of civil society response to that address perceived inequity and injustice.
specific environmental issues illustrate theoreti-
cal issues and assess the impacts that these ac-
193 subjects 11.337J to 11.376

11.377 Food Systems and the Environment 11.382 Water Diplomacy: The Science, Policy, 11.386 Malaysia Sustainable Cities Practicum
P L A N N I N G
Prereq: Permission of instructor and Politics of Managing Shared Resources (New)

Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 11.385
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Spring; partial term)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 2-0-1 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Explores the evolution of food production in the Examines examples of city development that
US and globally. Considers the science, econom- Examines the history and dynamics of interna- reflect a commitment to the principles of
A N D
ics, and politics behind the transition from pre- tional environmental treaty-making, or what is sustainability, including economic development
industrial to an industrial food system. Debates called environmental diplomacy. Emphasizes that ensures ecological sustainability, strate-
the costs and benefits of genetically modified climate change and other atmospheric, marine gies for addressing intercultural tensions, and
S T U D I E S
food, organic agriculture, and local/regional resource, global waste management and environmental quality improvements catalyzed
food production. Focuses on the environmental sustainability-related treaties and the prob- by city development.
sustainability and human-health consequences lems of implementing them. Reviews the legal, L. Susskind
of different approaches, for both the developed economic, and political dynamics of managing
and developing world. shared resources, involving civil society on 11.401 Introduction to Housing, Community,
U R B A N
J. Layzer a global basis, and enforcing transboundary and Economic Development

agreements. Focuses especially on principles Prereq: None
11.378J Water Planning, Policy, and Design from international relations, international law, G (Fall)
(Same subject as 4.625J) environmental management, and negotiation 3-0-9
Prereq: Permission of instructor theory as they relate to common-pool resource
Provides a critical introduction to the shape and
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered management.
determinants of political, social and economic
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) L. Susskind
inequality in America. Explores equitable devel-
opment as a response framework for planners;
Can be repeated for credit 11.383J Managing Sustainable Businesses for
social capital and community building as plan-
People and Profits
See description under subject 4.625J. ning concepts; and the history, development,
J. Wescoat and current prospects of the fields of housing
Prereq: None
(with an emphasis on affordability and inclusion)
G (Spring)
11.380 Urban Climate Adaptation and local economic development. Considers
3-6-3
Prereq: Permission of instructor multiple scales but primarily the neighborhood,
G (Spring) See description under subject 15.662J. city/town, and metro region, centered on the
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit T. Kochan interplay of policies, institutions and markets.
J. P. Thompson
Examines the challenges cities face and
11.384 Preparation for Malaysia Sustainable
strategies to prepare for the impacts of climate
Cities Fieldwork (New) 11.402 Urban Politics: Race and Political
change. Particular attention to the needs of vul-
Prereq: Permission of instructor Change
nerable populations and resource-constrained
G (Fall; partial term) Prereq: None
cities, global and national adaptation policies
0-0-3 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
and funding mechanisms, and ways in which lo-
cal government and community-based activities Under faculty supervision, students conduct
3-0-9
can promote climate-readiness. independent research to familiarize themselves
J. Carmin with the culture, economy, politics, geography, Examines the place of US cities in political
ecology, and history of Malaysia. Selection by theory and practice. Particular attention given
11.381 Urban Energy Systems and Policy application. to contemporary issues of racial polarization,
Prereq: None L. Susskind demographic change, poverty, sprawl, and
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered globalization. Specific cities are a focus for
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) 11.385 Malaysia Sustainable Cities Fieldwork discussion.
3-0-9 (New) J. P. Thompson
Prereq: 11.384
Examines how cities use energy; the institu-
G (IAP) 11.404 Housing Policy and Planning in the US
tional, market and regulatory environment in
3-0-3 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: None
which policymakers operate; steps cities are tak-
G (Spring)
ing to better manage their energy use; and the Investigates sustainable development efforts
3-0-9
challenges entrepreneurs face in trying to make of regional development agencies in Penang,
the system more sustainable. Guest speakers Kuala Lumpur, or Johor Bahru. In addition to Explores the policy tools and planning tech-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
contribute real-world perspective. these sites, students visit the government city niques used to formulate and implement
Staff of Putrajaya, the World Heritage cities of George housing strategies at local, state and federal
Town in Penang and Malacca, and Kuching in levels. Topics include America's housing finance
East Malaysia. Selection by application. system and the causes of instability in mortgage
L. Susskind markets; economic and social inequity in access
to affordable housing; approaches to meeting
194
community housing needs through local and tion, and their meaning. Relevant to all students Concepts and techniques for investment analysis
C O U R S E
state planning programs; programs for address- interested in the structure and function of local, include portfolio theory and equilibrium asset
ing homelessness; and emerging ideas about state, national and international economic pricing. Additional topics may include price
sustainable development and green building contexts. Students develop a series of memos as indexing and derivatives.
related to housing development and renovation. students they complete assignments. D. Geltner
P. C. Clay A. Glasmeier
11
11.433J Real Estate Economics
11.405 Political Economy and Society 11.410J Urban and Regional Economics (Same subject as 15.021J)
Prereq: Permission of Instructor (Same subject as 1.283J, 14.573J, ESD.191J) Prereq: 14.01, 15.010, or 15.011
G (Fall) (Subject meets with 14.51) G (Fall)
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 14.04, 14.32 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Focuses on the connection (or not) between Develops an understanding of the economic
mind (theory) and matter (lived experience). factors that shape and influence the markets for
Examines basic tenets of classical and recent real property. Includes an analysis of housing as
political economic theories and their explication See description under subject 14.573J. well as commercial real estate, and covers de-
in ideas of market economies, centrally planned Consult W. Wheaton mographic analysis, regional growth, construc-
economies, social market economies, and co- tion cycles, urban land markets and location
creative economies. Assesses theories accord- 11.427J Urban Labor Markets and Employment theory. Exercises and modeling techniques for
ing to their relation to the lived experiences of Policy measuring and predicting property demand,
people in communities and workplaces. (Same subject as 15.677J) supply, vacancy and prices.
J. P. Thompson Prereq: Permission of instructor W. C. Wheaton
G (Spring)
11.406 Key Ideas in City Planning History and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 11.434J Tools for Analysis: Design for Real
Theory Estate and Infrastructure Development
Prereq: None (Same subject as 15.428J, ESD.712J)
P. Osterman
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: None
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) G (Spring; second half of term)
11.430J Leadership in Real Estate
3-0-9 2-0-4
Investigates the evolution of the ideals, the Prereq: None Introduction to analytical tools to support design
profession, and the practice of city planning G (Fall; first half of term) and decision-making in real estate, infrastruc-
throughout history by looking at key ideas that 3-0-3 ture development, and investment. Particular
have driven theorists and practitioners. Explores focus on identifying and valuing sources of
city and regional planning in the light of broader flexibility using "real options," Monte-Carlo
G. Schuck
historical trends, such as changing ideas about simulation, and other techniques from the field
who cities are for; different approaches to urban of engineering systems. Integrates economic
11.431J Real Estate Finance and Investment
problem-solving; variable factors affecting how and engineering perspectives, and is suitable
urban settlements should be organized and re- for students with various backgrounds. Provides
organized; the development of human under- useful preparation for thesis work in the area.
G (Fall)
standing about relationships between the built D. Geltner, R. de Neufville
and natural environments; and about the effects
of urban form and organization on society. Concepts and techniques for analyzing financial 11.435 Mixed-Income Housing Development
Focuses substantially but not entirely upon the decisions in commercial property development Prereq: None
American experience. and investment. Topics include property income G (Spring)
Staff streams, urban economics, discounted cash 3-0-9
flow, equity valuation, leverage and income tax
Provides an overview of affordable and mixed-
11.407 Economic Development Tools and considerations, development projects, and joint
income housing development for students who
Techniques ventures.
wish to understand the fundamental issues and
Prereq: Permission of instructor D. Geltner
requirements of urban scale housing develop-
G (Fall)
ment, and the process of planning, financing
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 11.432J Real Estate Capital Markets
and developing such housing. Students gain
Introduces a suite of tools representing the practical experience assembling a mixed-income
Prereq: 11.431; 15.402 or 15.414
basic set of practices used in the development housing development proposal.
field. Presents a wealth creation framework P. Roth
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

that focuses on place, improving livelihoods,
incentivizing collaboration, creating multiple Introduces real estate capital markets for
forms of wealth, and promoting local ownership. institutional investors. Topics include real estate
Students work with web-based tools designed investment trusts (REIT), commercial mortgage-
for use in a professional setting. Discussions backed securities (CMBS), and private equity.
are based on results from tools, their interpreta-
195 subjects 11.377 to 11.435

11.436 Housing Studio: Neighborhood 11.439 Revitalizing Urban Main Streets 11.469 Urban Sociology in Theory and Practice
P L A N N I N G
Sustainability Plan Prereq: 11.401 or 11.301J or 11.328J Prereq: Permission of instructor

Prereq: 11.401, 11.301, or 11.601 Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Explores ways to improve housing quality and Workshop explores the integration of economic Introduction to core writings in urban sociology.
affordability, increase energy savings, and development and physical planning interven- Examines key theoretical paradigms that have
A N D
promote transportation access as part of a tions to revitalize urban commercial districts. comprised the field since its founding. Explores
neighborhood sustainability plan. Students work Covers: an overview of the causes of urban busi- the nature and changing character of the city
with a local client to define the terms of local ness district decline, revitalization challenges, and the urban experience in the US and abroad,
S T U D I E S
sustainability for a specific Boston neighbor- and the strategies to address them; the planning providing context for development and applica-
hood, then design an appropriate framework tools used to understand and assess urban Main tion of planning skills and sensibilities as well
for action for the target site focusing on existing Streets from both physical design and economic as urban research. Topics include the changing
and future housing needs, community services, development perspectives; and the policies, nature of community, social inequality, culture,
transit connections, and energy policy. interventions, and investments used to foster political power, socio-spatial change, techno-
U R B A N
Staff urban commercial revitalization. Students apply logical change, and the relationship between the
the theories, tools and interventions discussed built environment and human behavior.
11.437 Financing Economic Development in class to preparing a formal neighborhood Staff
(Subject meets with 11.137) commercial revitalization plan for a client busi-
Prereq: None ness district. 11.470 The Politics of Development Policy
G (Fall) K. Seidman Prereq: Permission of instructor
11.444J The New Global Planning Practitioner Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Focuses on financing tools and program models
to support local economic development. Pro-
vides an overview of private capital markets and Examines the political forces and conditions that
financing sources to understand capital market affect urban, regional, and national development
G (Spring)
imperfections that constrain economic develop- policymaking. Key protagonists include political
ment, business accounting, financial statement parties, state actors, social movements, NGOs
analysis, federal economic development pro- See description under subject 4.232J. (domestic and global), business groups, and
grams, and public finance tools. Covers policies R. Goethert labor organizations, both formal and informal.
and program models, including revolving loan Primary emphasis is the developing world, but
funds, guarantee programs, venture capital 11.463J Structuring Low-Income Housing seeks parallels across a variety of comparative
funds, bank holding companies, community de- Projects in Developing Countries and historical contexts.
velopment loan funds and credit unions, micro (Same subject as 4.236J) Staff
enterprise funds, and the Community Reinvest- Prereq: Permission of instructor
ment Act. Students taking graduate version G (Fall) 11.471 Political Economy of Development
complete additional assignments. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Projects: Targeting the Poor
K. Seidman Prereq: 11.701 or permission of instructor
G (Spring)
R. Goethert
11.438 Economic Development Planning 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 11.203, 11.220
11.466J Technology, Globalization, and Covers conditions under which public-sector
Sustainable Development policies, programs, and projects succeed in en-
(Same subject as 1.813J, 15.657J, ESD.137J) hancing the economic activities of poorer groups
Prereq: Permission of instructor and micro-regions in developing countries. Top-
Focuses on the policy tools and planning G (Fall) ics include local economic development; small
techniques used to formulate and implement 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit enterprises; various forms of collective action;
local economic development strategies. Includes labor and worker associations; nongovern-
an overview of economic development theory, ment organizations. Links these to literature on
N. Ashford
discussion of major policy areas and practices poverty, economic development, and reform of
employed to influence local economic develop- government, and to types of projects, tasks, and
11.468J SIGUS Workshop
ment, a review of analytic tools to assess local environments that are conducive to equitable
economies and how to formulate strategy. outcomes.
Coursework includes formulation of a local eco- Staff
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

nomic development strategy for a client.
K. Seidman

R. Goethert
196
11.472J D-Lab: Development expose basic services in water and sanitation as troduces multiple frameworks of understanding
C O U R S E
(Same subject as EC.781J) a misnomer. travel behavior (rational or irrational), contrast-
(Subject meets with 11.025J, EC.701J) G. Carolini ing the perspectives of classic economic theory
Prereq: None with behavioral economics and social psycholo-
G (Fall) 11.476 Urbanizing China (New) gy, and suggests corresponding policy interven-
3-2-7 (Subject meets with 11.146) tions. Presents a spectrum of ten instruments
11
Prereq: Permission of Instructor for positively influences behavior and improving
See description under subject EC.781J.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered welfare, including manipulating information and
A. B. Smith, B. Sanyal
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) changing perceptions of time and space; pricing
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and framing; including emotions of pride and
11.474 D-Lab: Disseminating Water, Sanitation,
shame; exploiting peer pressure or enhancing
and Hygiene Innovations for the Common Good Discusses China's daunting urban challenges:
self-control and motivation; and nudging and
(Subject meets with EC.715) congestion and smog, housing affordability,
preference shaping. Challenges students to
Prereq: None land reform and urban financing, migrants
critique, design, implement and interpret experi-
G (Spring) and locals, and social and spatial inequality.
ments that nudge travel behavior. Brings be-
3-0-6 Provides examples of laudable achievements
havioral insights to creative design of transport
and diverse and innovative responses across
Focuses on disseminating water, sanitation and policies, making them efficient and equitable as
more than six hundred cities. Presents China's
hygiene (WASH) innovations in developing coun- well as simpler, consistent, transparent, accept-
urbanization as the joint result of natural socio-
tries, especially among underserved communi- able, and adaptive to behavioral changes..
economic processes and conscious actions by
ties. Structured around field-based learning, L. Susskind, D. Cunningham
governments, markets, and the public. Presents
case studies, lectures and videos. Emphasis on
multidisciplinary approaches and alternative
core WASH principles, culture-specific solu- 11.479J Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, and
narratives. Examines the intricate interaction
tions, appropriate and sustainable technologies, Environmental Sanitation (WASH-ENV) in Low-
between state and market in China's context,
behavior change, social marketing and building and Middle-income Countries
yielding a variety of state-market 'cocktails'
partnerships. Term project entails implementing (Same subject as 1.851J)
devised and experimented in different cities
the “next steps” in a WASH innovation in a spe- Prereq: None
in response to local problems, each involving
cific locale and/or a new proposal/plan/project. G (Spring)
a multilayered projection onto urban space.
Long-term commitment to specific real-world Units arranged
WASH projects which have been disseminated
ditional assignments. See description under subject 1.851J.
by MIT faculty, students and alumni. Students
J. Zhao Staff
assignments. Limited to 30.
11.477J Energy and Infrastructure Technologies 11.480 Urbanization and Development
S. E. Murcott
(Same subject as 1.286J) (Subject meets with 11.140)
11.475 Navigating Power in Water and
Prereq: 14.01 or permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Sanitation Planning
Prereq: Open to undergraduates with permission
of instructor
G (Spring) Examines efforts in developing and advanced Examines developmental dynamics of rapidly
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit nations and regions to create, finance, and urbanizing locales, with a special focus on the
regulate infrastructure from a variety of method- developing world. Case studies from India,
Informs and prepares students to navigate the
ological and disciplinary perspectives. Explores China, Mexico, Brazil, and South Africa form the
explicit and implicit power dynamics among
how an energy crisis can be an opportunity for basis for discussion of social, spatial, political
stakeholders in decision-making processes that
making fundamental changes to improve col- and economic changes in cities spurred by the
govern the planning and delivery of water and
lapsing infrastructure networks. Introduces the decline of industry, the rise of services, and the
sanitation systems. Through investigations of or-
challenges to modern society concerning energy proliferation of urban mega projects. Empha-
ganization, regulation, financing, physical deliv-
security. Reviews the moral hazard aspects of sizes the challenges of growing urban inequality,
ery, and research designs, students examine the
infrastructure and the common arguments for environmental risk, citizen displacement, insuf-
trajectory of decisions that shape and influence
withholding adequate support to the rebuilding ficient housing, and the lack of effective institu-
the accessibility, affordability, and adequacy
of energy systems. Students taking the graduate tions for metropolitan governance. Students
of water and sanitation services, particularly in
version complete additional assignments. taking graduate version complete additional
vulnerable neighborhoods in mostly urban and
K. R. Polenske assignments.
peri-urban areas. Emphasis is placed on the
Staff
importance of moving beyond the limited dimen-
11.478 Behavior and Policy: Connections in
sions of supply and demand studies and gaining
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Transportation (New)
fluency in the multiplicative political-economic
and social factors driving choices in water and
G (Spring)
sanitation systems planning. In-depth, globally
comparative readings inform the course, and
Examines the behavioral foundation for policy
design, using urban transportation examples. In-
197 subjects 11.436 to 11.480

11.481J Analyzing and Accounting for Regional 11.484 Project Appraisal in Developing institutional capacities of citizens, markets, and
P L A N N I N G
Economic Change Countries states, both local and national; and the growing
(Same subject as 1.284J, ESD.192J) (Subject meets with 11.144) involvement of multilateral development agen-
Prereq: 14.03, 14.04 Prereq: Permission of instructor cies in identifying urban conflict as a barrier to
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Spring) economic growth. Course ends with a focus on
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit policy innovations, and examination of potential
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit planning, design, and policy solutions.
Covers techniques of financial analysis of invest-
A N D
J. Samper Escobar
Surveys theories of regional growth, factor ment expenditures, as well as the economic
mobility, clustering, industrial restructuring, and distributive appraisal of development
11.490 Law and Development
learning regions, and global supply chains from projects. Critical analysis of these tools in the
S T U D I E S

a political-economy perspective. Examines/cri- political economy of international development
tiques multipliers, linkages, and supply chains is discussed. Topics include appraisal's role in
used to assess employment and environmental the project cycle, planning under conditions of
impacts, energy and infrastructure investments, uncertainty, constraints in data quality and the
and accounting issues related to the under- limits of rational analysis, and the coordination Examines the role of law in development and
U R B A N
ground economy, work in the home, and envi- of an interdisciplinary appraisal team. Students introduces economic and legal theories. Top-
ronmental degradation. Assesses price indices, taking graduate version complete additional ics include formality/informality of property,
industrial location and employment measures, assignments. Enrollment limited; preference to contracts and bargaining in the shadow of the
and shift-share analyses. Discussions of US and majors. law, institutions for transparency and account-
foreign applications. Staff ability, legitimation of law, sequencing of legal
K. R. Polenske reform, and international economic law aspects.
11.487 Innovative Budgeting and Finance for Studies the roles of property rights in economic
11.482J Regional Socioeconomic Impact the Public Sector development, the judiciary and the bureaucracy
Analyses and Modeling (Subject meets with 11.147) in development, and law in aid policy. Includes
(Same subject as 1.285J, ESD.193J) Prereq: None selected country case studies. Limited to 15.
Prereq: 11.481J or permission of instructor G (Spring) B. Rajagopal
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) 11.491J Economic Development and Policy
Examines globally relevant challenges of
2-1-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Analysis
adequately and effectively attending to public
Reviews regional economic theories and models sector responsibilities for basic services with
Prereq: 11.701
and provides students with experience in using limited resources, particularly in the contexts of
G (Fall)
alternative economic impact assessment models fiscal crises, rapid population growth, as well as
on microcomputers. Problem sets are oriented shrinkage, through: an introduction to methods
around infrastructure, housing, energy, and and processes of budgeting, accounting, and
environmental issues. Students work with a financial mobilization in the public sector; use Examines the process of economic development
client generally in Boston and make a presenta- of case studies and practice exercises to explore to understand why some countries or regions
tion to the client. Emphasis on written and oral revenue strategies and to gain fiscal analytical within countries have increased their incomes
presentation skills. competencies; study of pioneering examples and reduced their poverty faster than others.
K. R. Polenske of promising budget and accounting processes Economic development is treated as a process
as well as innovative funding mobilization via of learning, as countries weigh theories and role
11.483 Housing and Land Use in Rapidly taxation, capital markets, and experimental ex- models as guides for policy formulation and
Urbanizing Regions periences with mechanisms such as land-value institution building. Historical and empirical
Prereq: Permission of instructor capture. Students taking graduate version are examination of three role models for develop-
G (Fall) expected to explore the subject in greater depth. ment/underdevelopment, as formulated by the
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G. Carolini Third World's new intelligentsia that emerged
after de-colonization: the OPEC development
Studies current urban controversies over afford-
11.488 Urban Development in Conflict Cities: role model, the East Asian role model, and the
able housing, land redevelopment, and public
Planning Challenges and Policy Innovations Brazilian role model.
space, with special attention to property rights.
Prereq: Permission of Instructor Staff
Reviews how law, economics, sociology and
G (Fall)
planning theories frame these issues and in-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 11.493 Legal Aspects of Property and Land Use
terplays them with spatial approaches of urban
Prereq: None
design and geography. Explores cases that use Examines urban development challenges in
property rights strategies to increase economic conflict cities. Case studies used to examine
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

growth and social justice, providing insight for the basic infrastructural, governance, social,
3-0-9
future design and policymaking. Topics include and economic dilemmas facing citizens and
land trusts for affordable housing, mixed-use local officials. First half of course focuses on Examines legal and institutional arrangements
public space, and critical cartography. the national and transnational context in which for the establishment, transfer, and control over
Y. Hong urban conflict is likely to persist; the impacts property under American and selected compara-
of conflict on social, political, economic, and tive systems including India and South Africa.
198
Focuses on key issues of property and land use critically evaluates the field. Addresses current 11.522 Research Seminar on Urban Information
C O U R S E
law regarding planning and economic devel- debates in human rights, including torture, se- Systems
opment. Emphasizes efficient resource use; curity, democracy promotion, the place of rights Prereq: 11.521; 11.520 or 11.525
institutional, entitlement and social relational in development and globalization, women’s G (Fall)
approaches to property; distributional and other rights, ethnic, religious and racial discrimina- 2-4-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
social aspects; and the relationship between tion and conflict, humanitarian intervention, Can be repeated for credit
11
property, culture, and democracy. post-conflict rebuilding, transitional justice,
Advanced research seminar enhances computer
B. Rajagopal terrorism, and ethical issues in science and
and analytic skills developed in other subjects
technology. Requires familiarity with global af-
in this sequence. Students present a structured
11.495 Governance and Law in Developing fairs or ethics and social justice issues. Students
discussion of journal articles representative of
Countries taking graduate version are expected to write a
their current research interests involving urban
Prereq: Permission of instructor research paper.
information systems and complete a short
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered B. Rajagopal
research project. Suggested research projects
include topics related to ongoing UIS Group
2-0-10 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 11.520 Workshop on Geographic Information
research.
Systems
Examines the multiple dimensions of gover- J. Ferreira
nance in international development with a focus
G (Fall; partial term)
on the role of legal norms and institutions in the 11.523 Fundamentals of Spatial Database
balance between state and the market. Analyzes Management
changes in the distribution of authority, political An introduction to geographic information Prereq: Permission of instructor
and legal, as a result of economic globalization. systems (GIS) as applied to urban and regional G (Spring; first half of term)
Topics include the role and reform of the state, planning, community development, and local 2-2-2 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
the role of civil society and markets, global government. Emphasis on learning GIS technol- Credit cannot also be received for 11.521,
governance, good governance, the role of the ogy and spatial analysis techniques through 11.524
judiciary and legal culture in development and extensive hands-on exercises using real-world
The fundamentals of database management
tools for measuring governance performance. data sets such as the US census of population
systems as applied to spatial analysis. Includes
B. Rajagopal and housing. Includes a small project on an
extensive hands-on exercises using real-world
urban planning problem involving the selection
planning data. Introduces database manage-
11.496 Law, Social Movements, and Public of appropriate methods, the use of primary and
ment concepts, SQL (Structured Query Lan-
Policy: Comparative and International secondary data, computer-based modeling, and
guage), and enterprise-class database software.
Experience spatial analysis. Enrollment limited; preference
Same content as first half of 11.521.
(Subject meets with 11.166) to MCP students.
J. Ferreira
Prereq: Permission of instructor S. Williams
G (Spring)
11.524 Advanced Geographic Information
3-0-9 11.521 Spatial Database Management and
System Project
Advanced Geographic Information Systems
Studies the interaction between law, courts, Prereq: 11.523 or permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor; or 11.520 and
and social movements in shaping domestic and G (Spring; second half of term)
Coreq: 11.220
global public policy. Examines how groups mo- Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Spring)
bilize to use law to affect change and why they Can be repeated for credit
succeed and fail. Uses case studies to explore Credit cannot also be received for 11.521,
Credit cannot also be received for 11.523,
the interplay between law, social movements, 11.523
11.524
and public policy in current areas such as gen-
Learning and utilizing advanced geographic
der, race, labor, trade, environment, and human Extends the computing and geographic
information system techniques in studio/lab
rights. Introduces the theories of public policy, information systems (GIS) skills developed in
setting with real-world client problem and com-
social movements, law and society, and trans- 11.520 to include spatial data management
plex digital spatial data infrastructure. Projects
national studies. Students taking the graduate in client/server environments and advanced
typically use the client and infrastructure setting
version complete additional assignments. GIS techniques. First half covers the content
for 11.521. Credit cannot also be received for
B. Rajagopal of 11.523, introducing database management
11.521 in the same term.
concepts, SQL (Structured Query Language), and
J. Ferreira
11.497 Human Rights in Theory and Practice enterprise-class database management soft-
(Subject meets with 11.164J, 17.391J) ware. Second half explores advanced features
11.526J Comparative Land Use and
Prereq: None and the customization features of GIS software
Transportation Planning
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered that perform analyses for decision support that
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) go beyond basic thematic mapping. Includes the
3-0-9 half-term GIS project of 11.524 that studies a
G (Spring)
real-world planning issue.
Provides a rigorous and critical introduction to 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
J. Ferreira
the history, foundation, structure, and operation
Focuses on the integration of land use and
of the human rights movement. Focuses on
transportation planning, drawing from cases in
key ideas, actors, methods, and sources, and
199 subjects 11.481J to 11.526J

both industrialized and developing countries. 11.541J Public Transportation Systems 11.630J Environmental Law, Policy, and
P L A N N I N G
Reviews underlying theories, analytical tech- (Same subject as 1.258J, ESD.226J) Economics: Pollution Prevention and Control
niques, and the empirical evidence of the land Prereq: 1.201 or permission of instructor (Same subject as 1.811J, ESD.133J)
use-transportation relationship at the metro- G (Spring) (Subject meets with 1.801J, 11.021J, 17.393J)
politan, intra-metropolitan, and micro-scales. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: Permission of instructor for
Also covers the various ways of measuring urban undergraduates
structure, form, and the "built environment." G (Fall)
Staff
A N D
Develops students’ skills to assess relevant poli- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
cies, interventions and impacts.
11.543J Transportation Policy, the Environment, See description under subject 1.811J.
C. Zegras
and Livable Communities N. Ashford, C. Caldart
S T U D I E S

11.527 Advanced Seminar in Transportation
(Subject meets with 1.153) 11.631J Regulation of Chemicals, Radiation, and
Finance
Prereq: Permission of instructor Biotechnology
G (Spring) (Same subject as 1.812J, ESD.134J)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Subject meets with 1.802J, 10.805J, 11.022J,
U R B A N
ESD.136J)
2-1-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit See description under subject 1.253J.
J. Coughlin
Focuses on the theory and practice of transpor- G (Spring)
tation system finance, examining the range of Not offered regularly; consult department
11.544J Transportation Systems Analysis:
relevant topics including basic public finance, 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Performance and Optimization
politics, institutional structures, externalities,
(Same subject as 1.200J, ESD.21J) See description under subject 1.812J.
pricing, and the role of advanced technologies.
Prereq: 1.010, permission of instructor N. Ashford, C.Caldart
Primarily oriented around land-based, surface
G (Fall)
transportation, although in their research stu-
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 11.701 Introduction to International
dents are welcome to examine air and maritime
Development Planning
modes according to their interests. Explores is- See description under subject 1.200J.
Prereq: None
sues across a range of contexts, including North C. Barnhart, A. R. Odoni, C. Osorio
G (Fall)
America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
3-0-9
C. Zegras 11.545J Transportation Systems Analysis:
Demand and Economics Studies interaction between planners and
11.533 Ecological Planning with GIS (Same subject as 1.201J, ESD.210J) institutions at different scales, from local to
Prereq: 11.205 Prereq: Permission of instructor global/transnational. Emphasizes a historical
G (Spring) G (Fall) and institutional approaches to development
3-3-6 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit planning. Includes an overview of theories of
development, state, organizational arrange-
Provides a practical introduction to spatial envi- See description under subject 1.201J.
ments, and implementation mechanisms. Covers
ronmental assessment and planning methods, M. Ben-Akiva
current topics in development planning, such as
from landscape to regional scales. Lectures and
decentralization, participatory planning, urban-
discussions focus on key concepts in landscape 11.601 Introduction to Environmental Policy and
rural linkages, corruption, legal institutions and
ecology as well as the data and methods needed Planning
post-conflict development. Analyzes various
to incorporate these concepts in environmental Prereq: None
roles planners play in different institutional
planning. Weekly lab exercises demonstrate G (Fall)
contexts. Restricted to first-year MCP and SPURS
how natural systems are represented in modern 3-0-9
students.
geographic information systems, how to syn-
Required introductory subject for graduate B. Rajagopal
thesize information using overlay analysis and
students pursuing environmental policy and
suitability modeling, and design methods that
planning as their specialization in the MCP
build on the resulting syntheses. Features raster
GIS analysis methods.
Program. Also open to other graduate students TUTORIALS, RESEARCH,
Staff
interested in environmental policymaking and AND FIELDWORK SUBJECTS
the practice of environmental planning. Taught
comparatively, with numerous references to ex- 11.800 Doctoral Research Seminar
11.540J Urban Transportation Planning
amples from around the world. Four major areas Prereq: Permission of instructor
of focus: National Environmental Policymaking, G (Spring)
Environmental Ethics, Environmental Forecast- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Fall)
ing and Analysis Techniques, and Strategies for
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Required subject for all entering PhD students.
Collaborative Decision-making.
See description under subject 1.252J. Dual focus is on formulating researchable
L. Susskind
Staff questions (to help students write their first-year
papers) and understanding how research knowl-
edge comes to be influential in the world or
not influential. Explores ways to make research
200
knowledge more accessible, credible, and useful 11.907 Urban Fieldwork 11.962 Fieldwork: Real Estate
C O U R S E
in the realm of public policy and practice. Ad- Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
dresses the politics of the policymaking process, G (Fall, IAP, Spring) G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
the power of framing and agenda-setting, how Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged [P/D/F]
knowledge diffuses along knowledge and Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit
influcence networks, and how varied types of 11.908 Urban Fieldwork
11
Practical application of real estate techniques in
knowledge shape decision-making and action. Prereq: None
the field.
Staff G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Staff
Units arranged
11.901 Independent Study: Urban Studies and Can be repeated for credit
11.963 Independent Study: Real Estate
Planning
Practical application of planning techniques to Prereq: Permission of instructor
towns, cities, and regions, including problems G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
of replanning, redevelopment, and renewal of Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
existing communities. Includes internships, Can be repeated for credit
under staff supervision, in municipal and state 11.964 Independent Study: Real Estate
11.902 Independent Study: Urban Studies and
agencies and departments. Prereq: Permission of instructor
Planning
Staff G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
11.909 Graduate Tutorial Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: None
Can be repeated for credit Opportunity for independent study under regular
G (Spring)
supervision by a faculty member.
Opportunity for independent study under regular Units arranged [P/D/F]
Staff
supervision by a faculty member. Can be repeated for credit
Staff
Planned programs of instruction for a minimum 11.985 Summer Field Work
of three students on a planning topic not cov- Prereq: None
11.903 Supervised Readings in Urban Studies
ered in regular subjects of instruction. Registra- G (Summer)
tion subject to prior arrangement with appropri- Units arranged [P/D/F]
ate faculty member.
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Practical application of planning techniques over
Staff
Can be repeated for credit the summer with prior arrangement.
11.904 Supervised Readings in Urban Studies S. Wellford
11.910 Doctoral Tutorial
Prereq: None
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) 11.S940–11.S944 Special Subject: Urban
G (Spring)
Units arranged Studies and Planning
G (Fall)
Reading and discussion of topics in urban stud-
Planned programs of instruction for a minimum Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
ies and planning.
of three students on a planning topic not cov- Can be repeated for credit
Staff
ered in regular subjects of instruction. Registra-
For graduate students wishing to pursue further
tion subject to prior arrangement with appropri-
11.905 Research Seminar in Urban Studies and study in advanced areas of urban studies and
ate faculty member.
Planning city and regional planning not covered in regular
Staff
Prereq: Permission of instructor subjects of instruction.
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) M. Kothari
Prereq: None
Can be repeated for credit 11.S945–11.S949 Special Subject: Urban
11.906 Research Seminar in Urban Studies and Studies and Planning
Planning Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: None G (Spring)
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: None
Units arranged [P/D/F] Can be repeated for credit
Units arranged For graduate students wishing to pursue further
Special research issues in urban planning. Can be repeated for credit study in advanced areas of urban studies and
Staff city and regional planning not covered in regular
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Opportunity for independent study under regular

subjects of instruction.
supervision by a faculty member.
Staff
Staff
201 subjects 11.527 to 11.S949

11.S950–11.S957 Special Seminar: Urban 11.THG Graduate Thesis
P L A N N I N G
Studies and Planning Prereq: Permission of instructor

Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
G (Spring) Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Program of research and writing of thesis; to
For graduate students wishing to pursue further be arranged by the student with supervising
A N D
study in advanced areas of urban studies and committee.

city and regional planning not covered in regular Staff
subjects of instruction
S T U D I E S
Staff
11.S958 Special Seminar: Urban Studies and

Planning
U R B A N
G (Spring)
11.S959 Special Seminar: Urban Studies and
Planning
G (Spring)
For graduate students wishing to pursue further

study in advanced areas of urban studies and
city and regional planning not covered in regular
subjects of instruction.
Staff
11.S965 Special Subject: Real Estate

11.S966, 11.S967 Special Subject: Real Estate
11.S968, 11.S969 Special Seminar: Real Estate
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer; first half of term)
Small group study of advanced subjects under

staff supervision. For graduate students wishing
to pursue further study in advanced areas of
real estate not covered in regular subjects of
instruction.
Staff
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
202
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Planning/Course 11

11
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [four subjects can be satisfied by subjects

11.001J Introduction to Urban Design and Development, 12, HASS‑H
11.002J Making Public Policy, 12, HASS‑S, CI‑H
11.011 The Art and Science of Negotiation, 12, HASS‑S
11.123 Big Plans and Mega-Urban Landscapes, 9, HASS‑S
14.01 Principles of Microeconomics, 12, HASS‑S
11.188 Urban Planning and Social Science Laboratory, 12, LAB, CI‑M
Planned Electives 57–60

Course 11 majors are required to formulate or select one stream of coursework for concentration.
They can select from the following recommended options or create their own stream tailored to a
particular set of urban, policy, or planning concerns.
Environmental Policy
11.003J Methods of Policy Analysis, 12, HASS‑S; 11.002J; 14.01
11.016J The Once and Future City, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑H
11.021J Environmental Law, Policy, and Economics: Pollution Prevention and Control, 12, HASS‑S
11.022J Regulation of Chemicals, Radiation, and Biotechnology, 12; permission of instructor
11.161J Energy Decisions, Markets, and Policies, 12, HASS‑S; 14.01*
11.162 Politics of Energy and the Environment, 12, HASS‑S
11.165 Energy and Infrastructure Technologies, 12, HASS‑S; 14.01*
Urban History and Society

11.013J American Urban History I, 9, HASS‑H; CI-H
11.014J American Urban History II, 9, HASS‑H; CI-H
11.015J Riots, Strikes, and Conspiracies in American History, 12, HASS‑H†, CI‑H
11.019J Migration and Immigration in US History, 12, HASS‑S
11.026J Downtown, 9, HASS‑H
11.150J Metropolis: A Comparative History of New York City, 12, HASS‑H
11.152J The Ghetto: From Venice to Harlem, 12, HASS-S
International Development
11.005 Introduction to International Development, 12, HASS‑S
11.025 D‑Lab: Development, 12, HASS‑S
11.140 Urbanization and Development, 12
11.144 Project Appraisal in Developing Countries, 12
11.147 Innovative Budgeting and Finance for the Public Sector, 12, HASS-S; permission of instructor
11.164J Human Rights in Theory and Practice, 12, HASS‑S; permission of instructor
11.165 Energy and Infrastructure Technologies, 12, HASS‑S; 14.01*
11.166 Law, Social Movements, and Public Policy, 12, HASS‑S; permission of instructor
Urban Field Experience

Declared majors are encouraged to take the optional urban field experience subject.

11.027 City to City: Comparing, Researching, and Writing about Cities (CI‑M) is taught in the spring and includes a
trip during spring break. This course may be taken multiple times, as the content differs each year, but may only be
counted once as a planned elective.
Thesis 24
Majors are required to write a senior thesis or complete a senior project. The thesis/project writing
process is accompanied by a required undergraduate thesis preparation seminar, which meets in the fall.
11.ThT Thesis Research Design Seminar, 12, CI‑M
11.ThU Undergraduate Thesis Seminar and Thesis, 12; 11.ThT
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
203 s u b j e c t s 1 1 . S 9 5 0 t o 1 1 .T H G
P L A N N I N G

A N D
Notes
S T U D I E S
Course 11 majors are not permitted to have a HASS concentration in Urban Studies.
U R B A N
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
204
COURSE 12 EARTH, ATMOSPHERIC, AND PLANETARY SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS 12.002 Introduction to Geophysics and illustrates several methods of measurement in
Planetary Science the laboratory.
Core and General Science Subjects Prereq: Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR) A. Malcolm, B. Evans
U (Spring)
12.000 Solving Complex Problems 3-1-8 REST 12.006J Nonlinear Dynamics: Chaos
Prereq: None (Same subject as 2.050J, 18.353J)
Study of the structure, composition, and
U (Fall) Prereq: 18.03 or 18.034; Physics II (GIR)
physical processes governing the terrestrial
1-2-6 U (Fall)
planets, including their formation and basic
3-0-9
Provides an opportunity for entering freshmen orbital properties. Topics include plate tecton-
to gain firsthand experience in integrating ics, earthquakes, seismic waves, rheology, Introduction to nonlinear dynamics and chaos in
the work of small teams to develop effective impact cratering, gravity and magnetic fields, dissipative systems. Forced and parametric os-
solutions to complex problems in Earth system heat flux, thermal structure, mantle convection, cillators. Phase space. Periodic, quasiperiodic,
science and engineering. Each year's class deep interiors, planetary magnetism, and core and aperiodic flows. Sensitivity to initial condi-
explores a different problem in detail through dynamics. Suitable for majors and non-majors tions and strange attractors. Lorenz attractor.
the study of complementary case histories and seeking general background in geophysics and Period doubling, intermittency, and quasipe-
the development of creative solution strategies. planetary structure. riodicity. Scaling and universality. Analysis of
Includes exercises in website development, L. H. Royden, B. Weiss experimental data: Fourier transforms, Poincare
written and oral communication, and team sections, fractal dimension, and Lyapunov expo-
building. Subject required for students in the 12.003 Introduction to Atmosphere, Ocean, and nents. Applications to mechanical systems, fluid
Terrascope freshman program, but participa- Climate Dynamics dynamics, physics, geophysics, and chemistry.
tion in Terrascope is not required of all 12.000 Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Physics I (GIR) See 12.207J/18.354J for Nonlinear Dynamics:
students. Students who pass 12.000 are eligible U (Fall) Continuum Systems.
to participate in the Terrascope field trip the fol- 3-1-8 REST R. Lagrange
lowing spring. Limited to freshmen. The laws of classical mechanics and thermody-
S. Bowring 12.007 Geobiology: History of Life on Earth
namics are used to explore how the properties
Prereq: None
of fluids on a rotating Earth manifest themselves
12.001 Introduction to Geology U (Spring)
in, and help shape, the global patterns of atmo-
Prereq: None 3-0-9
spheric winds, ocean currents, and the climate of
U (Fall) the Earth. Theoretical discussion focuses on the Surveys the interactive Earth system: biol-
3-4-5 REST physical processes involved. Underlying mecha- ogy in geologic, environmental and climate
Major minerals and rock types, rock-forming nisms are illustrated through laboratory dem- change throughout Earth's history. Introduces
processes, and time scales. Temperatures, pres- onstrations, using a rotating table, and through the concept of "life as a geological agent" and
sures, compositions, structure of the Earth, and analysis of atmospheric and oceanic data. examines the interaction between biology and
measurement techniques. Geologic structures P. O’Gorman the Earth system during the roughly 4 billion
and relationships observable in the field. Sedi- years since life first appeared. Topics include
ment movement and landform development by 12.005 Applications of Continuum Mechanics to the origin of the solar system and the early
moving water, wind, and ice. Crustal processes Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Earth atmosphere; the origin and evolution of
and planetary evolution in terms of global plate Prereq: Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR); Coreq: life and its influence on climate up through and
tectonics with an emphasis on ductile and 18.03 including the modern age and the problem of
brittle processes. Includes laboratory exercises U (Spring) global warming; the global carbon cycle; and
on minerals, rocks, mapping, plate tecton- 3-2-7 astrobiology.
ics, rheology, glaciers. Two one-day field trips R. Summons, T. Bosak
Practical applications of the continuum concept
(optional). for deformation of solids and fluids, emphasiz-
O. Jagoutz, T. Perron ing force balance. Stress tensor, infinitesimal
and finite strain, and rotation tensors are
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
developed. Constitutive relations applicable to

geological materials, including elastic, viscous,
brittle, and plastic deformation. Laboratory
component provides specific examples of elastic
and inelastic mechanical behavior of rocks and
205 subjects 12.000 to 12.007

12.008 Classical Mechanics: A Computational techniques for solving a variety of problems and limitations. Develops detailed knowledge
S C I E N C E S
Approach encountered in contemporary research: exami- of the formation, concentration, and production
(Subject meets with 6.946J, 8.351J, 12.620J) nation of data with visualization techniques, of fossil and nuclear fuels, as well as the waste
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), 18.03, permission of numerical analysis, and methods of dissemina- products associated with their consumption.
instructor tion and verification. No prior programming An examination of conventional and alterna-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered experience is required. tive energy sources includes the environmental
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) T. Herring, C. Hill issues associated with the exploitation of these
P L A N E T A R Y
3-3-6 resources, both regional and global.

12.011J Archaeological Science B. H. Hager
Classical mechanics in a computational frame-
work, Lagrangian formulation, action, variational
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR) or Physics I (GIR) 12.031AJ Fundamentals of Ecology I (New)
principles, and Hamilton's principle. Conserved
U (Spring) (Same subject as 1.018AJ, 7.30AJ)
quantities, Hamiltonian formulation, surfaces of
3-1-5 HASS-S Prereq: None
section, chaos, and Liouville's theorem. Poincar
U (Fall; first half of term)
integral invariants, Poincar-Birkhoff and KAM See description under subject 3.985J.
A N D
2-0-4
theorems. Invariant curves and cantori. Nonlin- H. N. Lechtman, J. Stubbe, F. A. Frey
ear resonances, resonance overlap and transition See description under subject 1.018AJ.
to chaos. Symplectic integration. Adiabatic in- 12.012 MatLab, Statistics, Regression, Signal S. Chisholm, M. Follows
A T M O S P H E R I C ,
variants. Applications to simple physical systems Processing

and solar system dynamics. Extensive use of (Subject meets with 12.444) 12.031BJ Fundamentals of Ecology II (New)
computation to capture methods, for simulation, Prereq: None. Coreq: 18.06 (Same subject as 1.018BJ, 7.30BJ)
and for symbolic analysis. Programming experi- U (Fall) Prereq: 1.018A
ence required. Students taking the graduate 3-0-9 U (Fall; second half of term)
version complete additional assignments. 2-0-4
Introduces the basic tools needed for data
analysis and interpretation in the Geosciences, See description under subject 1.018BJ.
as well as other sciences. Composed of four S. Chisholm, M. Follows
12.009J Theoretical Environmental Analysis
modules, targeted at introducing students to the
E A R T H ,
basic concepts and applications in each module. 12.080 EAPS Undergraduate Seminar
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR); Coreq:
MATLAB: Principles and practice in its uses, Prereq: None
18.03
script and function modules, basic approaches U (Spring)
U (Spring)
to solving problems. Statistics: Correlation, 1-0-2 [P/D/F]
3-0-9
means, dispersion, precision, accuracy, distribu- Can be repeated for credit
Analyzes cooperative processes that shape the tions, central limit theorem, skewness, prob-
Covers topics in earth, atmospheric, and plan-
natural environment, now and in the geologic ability, Chi-Square, Gaussian and other common
etary sciences. Weekly seminars are presented
past. Emphasizes the development of theoretical distributions used in hypothesis testing.
by EAPS faculty members. Short weekly reading
models that relate the physical and biological Regression: Random and grid search methods,
and writing assignments based on the seminar
worlds, the comparison of theory to observation- basic least squares and algorithms applicable to
topics.
al data, and associated mathematical methods. regression, inversion and parameter estimation.
Staff
Topics include carbon cycle dynamics; ecosys- Signal Processing: Analog and digital signals,
tem structure, stability and complexity; mass Z-transform, Fourier series, fast Fourier trans-
extinctions; biosphere-geosphere coevolution; 12.086 Modeling Environmental Complexity
forms, spectral analysis leakage and bias, digital
and climate change. Employs techniques such as (Subject meets with 12.586)
filtering. Students taking the graduate version
stability analysis; scaling; null model construc- Prereq: 18.03
complete different assignments.
tion; time series and network analysis. U (Fall)
F. D. Morgan, T. A. Herring, S. Ravela
D. H. Rothman 3-0-9
12.021 Earth Science, Energy, and the Introduction to mathematical and physical mod-
12.010 Computational Methods of Scientific Environment els of environmental processes. Emphasis on
Programming Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR), the development of macroscopic continuum or
Prereq: Calculus I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), Physics Chemistry (GIR) statistical descriptions of complex microscopic
I (GIR) U (Fall) dynamics. Problems of interest include: random
U (Fall) 3-1-8 walks and statistical geometry of landscapes;
4-0-8 percolation theory and transport in disordered
Provides understanding of the Earth System
media; fractals, scaling, and universality; eco-
Introduces programming languages and tech- most relevant to production of our planet's
logical dynamics and the structure of ecosys-
niques used by physical scientists: FORTRAN, natural energy resources, including the physics,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
tems, food webs, and other natural networks; ki-

C, C++, MATLAB, and Mathematica. Emphasis chemistry, and biology of conventional and
netics of biogeochemical cycles. Appropriate for
on program design, algorithm development and alternative energy sources. Includes a broad
advanced undergraduates. Beginning graduate
verification, and comparative advantages and overview of traditional and alternative energy
students are encouraged to register for 12.586.
disadvantages of different languages. Students sources: hydrocarbons (conventional and uncon-
first learn the basic usage of each language, ventional), nuclear, geothermal, hydroelectric,
common types of problems encountered, and and wind and tides, along with their potentials
206
Students taking the graduate version complete 12.096 Current Topics in Atmospheric Science 12.104 Geochemistry of the Earth and Planets
C O U R S E
different assignments. and Oceanography Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
D. H. Rothman Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall)
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
12.090 Current Topics in Earth, Atmospheric, Not offered regularly; consult department 3-2-7
and Planetary Sciences Units arranged
12
Focuses on low-temperature geochemistry and
the Earth's biogeochemical cycles, including
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) 12.097 Current Topics in Atmospheric Science
the biologic and inorganic chemical processes
Not offered regularly; consult department and Oceanography
that create chemical variability and element
Units arranged Prereq: Permission of instructor
partitioning among lithosphere, hydrosphere
Can be repeated for credit U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
and atmosphere. Covers basic thermodynamics,
12.091 Current Topics in Earth, Atmospheric, Units arranged [P/D/F]
aqueous chemistry, major and trace element
and Planetary Sciences Can be repeated for credit
geochemistry, and stable isotopic geochemistry.
Laboratory or field work in atmospheric science S. Ono, D. McGee
and oceanography. To be arranged with depart-
ment faculty. Consult with department Education 12.108 Structure of Earth Materials
Office. Prereq: Chemistry (GIR)
Laboratory or field work in earth, atmospheric, EAPS Faculty U (Spring)
and planetary sciences. Consult with department 3-4-5
Education Office. 12.098 Current Topics in Planetary Science
Provides a comprehensive introduction to crys-
EAPS Faculty Prereq: Permission of instructor
talline structure, crystal chemistry, and bonding
in rock-forming minerals. Introduces the theory
12.092 Current Topics in Geology and Units arranged
relating crystal structure and crystal symmetry
Geochemistry Can be repeated for credit
to physical properties such as refractive index,
Prereq: None 12.099 Current Topics in Planetary Science
elastic modulus, and seismic velocity. Surveys
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
the distribution of silicate, oxide, and metallic
Units arranged U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
minerals in the interiors and on the surfaces of
Can be repeated for credit Not offered regularly; consult department
planets, and discusses the processes that led to
12.093 Current Topics in Geology and Units arranged [P/D/F]
their formation.
Geochemistry Can be repeated for credit
T. L. Grove
Laboratory or field work in planetary science. To
be arranged with department faculty. Consult 12.109 Petrology
with department Education Office. Prereq: 12.108
EAPS Faculty Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Laboratory or field work in geology and geo- 3-6-6
chemistry. To be arranged with department fac- Geology and Geochemistry
Surveys the distribution, chemical composition,
ulty. Consult with department Education Office.
and mineral associations in rocks of the Earth's
EAPS Faculty 12.102 Environmental Earth Science
crust and upper mantle, and establishes its
Prereq: None
relation to tectonic environment. Emphasis is
12.094 Current Topics in Geophysics U (Fall)
on the use of chemistry and physics to interpret
Prereq: Permission of instructor Not offered regularly; consult department
rock forming processes. Topics include dynamics
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) 3-0-9 REST
of crust and mantle melting as preserved in
The geologic record demonstrates that our the chemical composition of igneous rocks and
Units arranged
environment has changed over a variety of time minerals, the long-term record of global climate
scales from seconds to billions of years. Ex- change as preserved in the minerals of sedi-
12.095 Current Topics in Geophysics
plores the many ways in which geologic process- mentary rocks, and the time-temperature-depth
es control and modify the Earth's environment. record preserved in minerals of metamorphosed
Topics include chemical and physical interac- crustal rocks.
tions between the solid Earth, its oceans and T. L. Grove
atmosphere; the effect of catastrophic events
such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes on 12.113 Structural Geology
Laboratory or field work in geophysics. To be the environment; geologic hazards; and our role Prereq: 12.001
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
arranged with department faculty. Consult with in modifying the environment through Earth re- U (Fall)
department Education Office. source development. Serves as an introduction 3-3-6
EAPS Faculty to 12.120, which addresses field applications of
Introduces mechanics of rock deformation. Dis-
these principles in the American Southwest.
cusses recognition, interpretation, and mechan-
S. A. Bowring
ics of faults, folds, structural features of igneous
and metamorphic rocks, and superposed defor-
207 subjects 12.008 to 12.113

mations. Introduces regional structural geology abundances of trace elements such as Rb, Sr, ground on the subject matter. Basic knowledge
S C I E N C E S
and tectonics. Laboratory includes techniques Cu, Cd, Hg, rare-earths, Pb, Th, and U. Analytical of organic chemistry required. Students taking
of structural analysis, recognition and inter- techniques include mass spectrometry, emis- graduate version complete additional assign-
pretation of structures on geologic maps, and sion spectrometry, atomic absorption, neutron ments.
construction of interpretive cross sections. activation, and electron microprobe. A major R. Summons
B. C. Burchfiel, O. Jagoutz lab project utilizes these techniques to address
specific environmental and geologic problems. 12.163 Geomorphology
P L A N E T A R Y
12.114 Field Geology I S. Bowring, E. Boyle, T. L. Grove (Subject meets with 12.463)
Prereq: 12.108 or permission of instructor; or Prereq: 12.001, Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR);
Coreq: 12.113 12.120 Environmental Earth Science Field or permission of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Course Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
2-2-2 [P/D/F] U (IAP) 3-3-6
1-5-0
Introduces techniques of geological field study. Quantitative examination of processes that
A N D
Weather permitting, several weekend field exer- Field study to foster understanding of natural shape Earth's surface. Introduction to fluvial,
cises provide practical experience in preparation hazards and human influence on the environ- hillslope, and glacial mechanics. Essentials
for 12.115. Presents introductory material on ment. Class conducted in the western United of weathering, soil formation, runoff, erosion,
the regional geology of the locale of 12.115. States, at locations such as Death Valley and the slope stability, sediment transport, and river
B. C. Burchfiel, O. Jagoutz White Mountain Research Station in Bishop Cali- morphology. Landscape evolution in response to
fornia. Topics include water use and availability, climatic and tectonic forcing. Application of ter-
12.115 Field Geology II climate change, earthquakes and faulting, and restrial theory to planetary surfaces. Additional
Prereq: 12.113, 12.114 landslides. Also examines volcanic hazards and instruction in geographic information systems
U (IAP) geothermal power, effects of river diversion, and (GIS) and remote sensing analysis, field mea-
0-12-0 Institute LAB the geology of the Yucca Mountain facility for the surement techniques, and numerical modeling
storage of radioactive waste. Students partially of surface processes. Students taking the gradu-
During January, students practice methods of
responsible for travel expenses. Designed to ate version complete different assignments.
modern geological field study off-campus during
follow 12.001 or 12.102; other students will be
E A R T H ,
T. Perron
an intensive four-week experience. Exercises in-
accepted when space is available.
clude geological and geomorphological mapping
S. Bowring, T. L. Grove 12.170 Essentials of Geology
on topographic and photographic base maps
of a wide variety of bedrock and surficial rocks.
12.141 Electron Microprobe Analysis Prereq: Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR); or
Where feasible, geochemical and geophysical
Prereq: None permission of instructor
field measurements are corrrelated with geology.
U (IAP) U (Fall)
B. C. Burchfiel, O. Jagoutz
1-1-4 [P/D/F] Not offered regularly; consult department
4-0-8
12.116 Analysis of Geologic Data Introduction to the theory of x-ray microanalysis
Prereq: 12.115 through the electron microprobe including ZAF Studies the geology of planetary interiors
U (Spring) matrix corrections. Techniques to be discussed and surfaces, including plate tectonics, as a
0-2-4 are wavelength and energy dispersive spec- unifying theory of terrestrial geology, surface
trometry, scanning backscattered electron, processes, and the Earth's interior. Covers
Includes in-depth laboratory analysis of
secondary electron, cathodoluminescence, and igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary
samples, interpretation of geological data, and
x-ray imaging. Lab sessions involve use of the processes associated with tectonic settings
where possible, geophysical and geochemical
electron microprobe. and the typical rock suites created; mineral and
data. Includes the preparation of reports based
T. L. Grove, N. Chatterjee rock identification; and causes of composition-
on the field studies conducted in 12.115 during
al differences on many scales (mineral grains,
January; report generally exceeds 30 pages in
12.158 Molecular Biogeochemistry rocks, regions of the Earth, different planets).
length and includes one major revision and re-
(Subject meets with 12.458) Also addresses conditions required for melting
write. Instruction in writing techniques provided.
Prereq: Permission of instructor and melting processes; rock structure and
B. C. Burchfiel, O. Jagoutz
U (Fall) field techniques; and Earth history. Treatment
2-4-3 [P/D/F] of these topics includes discussions of the
12.119 Analytical Techniques for Studying
geochemical, petrologic, geochronological,
Environmental and Geologic Samples Covers all aspects of molecular biosignatures,
experimental, or field techniques used to inves-
Prereq: None such as their pathways of lipid biosynthesis, the
tigate them; the limitations of current geologi-
U (Spring) distribution patterns of lipid biosynthetic path-
cal techniques and geological controversies;
2-6-4 Institute LAB ways with regard to phylogeny and physiology,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and major geological expeditions, experiments,

isotopic contents, occurrence in modern organ-
Focuses on analytical facilities that are used to and studies from the past, along with their
isms and environments, diagenetic pathways,
determine elemental and isotopic abundances premises and results. Students taking graduate
analytical techniques and the occurrence of
in soils, rocks, minerals, and fluids. Emphasis is version complete additional assignments.
molecular fossils through the geological record.
on isotopic ratios Sr, Nd, and Pb, whose isotopic EAPS Staff
Students analyze in depth the recent literature
ratios can be used for geochronology, and
on chemical fossils. Lectures provide back-
208
measurements at representative local sites are 12.301 Past and Present Climate
C O U R S E
Geophysics included. Lab sessions cover modeling and in- (Subject meets with 12.842)
terpretation of geophysical field data. Students Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), 18.03, or permission of
12.201 Essentials of Geophysics taking the graduate version complete different instructor
(Subject meets with 12.501) assignments. U (Fall)
Prereq: Physics II (GIR), 18.03 F. D. Morgan 4-0-8
12
U (Fall)
Introduction to climate studies, including
4-0-8 12.221 Field Geophysics
beginnings of the solar system, time scales,
Prereq: None
Overview of basic topics in solid-earth geo- and climate in human history; methods for
U (IAP)
physics, such as the Earth's rotation, gravity detecting climate change, including proxies,
1-4-1 [P/D/F]
and magnetic field, seismology, and thermal ice cores, instrumental records, and time series
structure. Formulation of physical principles Practical methods of modern geophysics includ- analysis; physical and chemical processes in
presented in three one-hour lectures per week. ing the Global Positioning System (GPS), gravity, climate, including primordial atmosphere, ozone
Current applications discussed in an additional and magnetics. Field work is conducted in chemistry, carbon and oxygen cycles, and heat
one-hour tutorial each week. Students taking western US and includes intensive 10-day field and water budgets; internal feedback mecha-
graduate version complete different assign- exercise. Focus is on measurement techniques nisms, including ice, aerosols, water vapor,
ments. and their interpretation. Introduction to the clouds, and ocean circulation; climate forcing,
G. Prieto science of gravity, magnetics, and the GPS. Mea- including orbital variations, volcanism, plate
sure of crustal structure, fault motions, tectonic tectonics, and solar variability; climate models
12.207J Nonlinear Dynamics: Continuum deformations, and the local gravity and mag- and mechanisms of variability, including energy
Systems netic fields. Students perform high-precision balance, coupled models, and global ocean and
(Same subject as 1.062J, 18.354J) measurements and participate in data analysis. atmosphere models; and outstanding problems.
Prereq: 18.03 or 18.034; Physics II (GIR) Emphasis on the principles of geophysical data Students taking the graduate version complete
G (Spring) collection and the relevance of these data for different assignments.
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except 18) tectonic faulting, crustal structure, and the C. Wunsch, E. Boyle, K. Emanuel
dynamics of the earthquake cycle.
T. A. Herring, B. H. Hager, F. D. Morgan 12.306 Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry
J. Dunkel
12.222 Field Geophysics Analysis Prereq: 5.60 or 5.61; 18.075; or permission of
12.213 Alternate Energy Sources
Prereq: 12.221 instructor
Prereq: None
U (Spring) U (Spring)
U (IAP)
2-0-4 3-0-9
1-4-1 [P/D/F]
Can be repeated for credit Focuses on in-depth data analysis and the de- Introduction to the physics and chemistry of the
velopment of the skills needed to report results atmosphere including experience with computer
Explores a number of alternative energy sources
both in writing and orally. In weekly meetings, codes. Aerosols and theories of their formation,
such as geothermal energy (heat from the
students use data collected in 12.221 to develop evolution, and removal. Gas and aerosol trans-
Earth's interior), wind, natural gas, and solar
written and oral reports of the results. Each stu- port from urban to continental scales. Coupled
energy. Includes a field trip to visit sites where
dent focuses on a different area of the results. For models of radiation, transport, and chemistry.
alternative energy is being harvested or gener-
example, students can develop the geophysical Solution of inverse problems to deduce emis-
ated. Content and focus of subject varies from
modeling of the results or synthesis of the results sions and removal rates. Emissions control
year to year.
into other studies in the area. The final written technology and costs. Applications to air pollu-
F. D. Morgan
and oral reports from the students are structured tion and climate. Students taking the graduate
so that they can be combined into a compre- version complete different assignments.
12.214 Environmental Geophysics
hensive report of the field camp and its results. R. G. Prinn
A final oral presentation of results is required dur-
Prereq: 18.03
ing the final few weeks of the spring term. 12.307 Weather and Climate Laboratory
U (Spring)
T. A. Herring, B. H. Hager, F.D. Morgan Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Physics I (GIR)
3-3-6
U (Spring)
Introduction to basic geophysical methods that 1-4-10 Institute LAB
can be used for environmental site character- Atmospheres, Oceans, and Climate A laboratory subject intended to illustrate, by
ization and shallow geological investigations.
means of hands-on projects, the basic dynami-
Techniques include seismic, electrical, and 12.300J Global Change Science cal and physical principles which govern the
electromagnetic sounding; ground-penetrating (Same subject as 1.071J) general circulation of the atmosphere and the
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
radar, magnetics, gravity, and borehole geo- Prereq: 18.03 day-to-day sequence of weather events. Real-
physics. Lectures emphasize basic principles Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered time meteorological observations are studied
and a physical understanding of the geophysical Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) together with laboratory fluid experiments. Proj-
methods with environmental and engineer- 3-0-9 ects based on real-time observations stress the
ing applications in mind. Some specific case
See description under subject 1.071J. analysis and dynamical interpretation of the real
histories are included. A few weekends of field
E. A. B. Eltahir phenomena, while complementary rotating tank
209 subjects 12.114 to 12.307

experiments stress planning and testing of ideas the Southern Oscillation; and the role of eddies 12.340 Global Warming Science
S C I E N C E S
in a more controlled laboratory environment. in the general circulation. Students taking grad- Prereq: Physics I (GIR),Calculus I (GIR), or
Written critical summaries of the results of each uate version complete different assignments. permission of instructor; Coreq: 5.60
project and oral presentations are an integral R. A. Plumb U (Spring)
part of the subject. 3-0-9
L. Illari, J. Marshall 12.335 Experimental Atmospheric Chemistry
Provides students with a scientific foundation of
anthropogenic climate change and an introduc-
P L A N E T A R Y
12.310 An Introduction to Weather Forecasting Prereq: Chemistry (GIR)

tion to climate models. Focuses on fundamental
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR) U (Fall)
physical processes that shape climate (e.g.
U (IAP) 2-4-6 Institute LAB
solar variability, orbital mechanics, greenhouse
1-1-4 [P/D/F]
Introduces the atmospheric chemistry involved gases, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, and
Basic principles of synoptic meteorology and in climate change, air pollution, and ozone volcanic and soil aerosols) and on evidence for
weather forecasting. Analysis of hourly weather depletion using a combination of interac- past and present climate change. Discusses ma-
data and numerical weather prediction models. tive laboratory and field studies and simple terial consequences of climate change, including
A N D
Regular preparation of weather forecasts. computer models. Uses instruments for trace sea level change, variations in precipitation,
L. Illari gas and aerosol measurements and methods for vegetation, storminess, and the incidence of
inferring fundamental information from these disease. Examines the science behind mitigation
12.320AJ Introduction to Hydrology and Water measurements. Provides instruction and prac- and adaptation proposals.
Resources (New) tice in written and oral communication. Students K. Emanuel, S. Seager
(Same subject as 1.070AJ) taking the graduate version complete different
Prereq: 1.060A; Coreq: 1.061A, 1.106 assignments. 12.346J Global Environmental Science and
U (Fall; first half of term) R. Prinn, S. Ono, K. Dryer Negotiations (New)
2-0-4 (Same subject as ESD.046J)
12.336J Air Pollution (Subject meets with 12.846J, ESD.110J)
See description under subject 1.070AJ.
(Same subject as 1.085J) Prereq: Permission of instructor
D. Entekhabi
Prereq: 18.03 U (Fall)
3-0-6
E A R T H ,
U (Fall)
12.320BJ Introduction to Hydrology Modeling
3-0-9
(New) See description under subject ESD.046J.
(Same subject as 1.070BJ) See description under subject 1.085J. N. Selin
Prereq: 1.070A C. Heald
U (Fall; second half of term) 12.348J Global Climate Change: Economics,
2-0-4 12.338 Aerosol and Cloud Microphysics and Science, and Policy
Chemistry (Same subject as 15.026J)
See description under subject 1.070BJ.
(Subject meets with 12.814) (Subject meets with 12.848J, 15.023J, ESD.128J)
D. Entekhabi
Prereq: 12.335, 12.336 or permission of Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); 5.60; 14.01 or 15.010;
instructor or permission of instructor
12.330J Fluid Physics
U (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
3-0-9 Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
3-0-6
U (Spring) Focuses on understanding how aerosol particles
3-0-9 form droplets or ice crystals during several See description under subject 15.026J.
atmospheric processes: determining Earth's R. G. Prinn
radiative balance; heterogeneous chemistry and
D. Cziczo
acid rain; understanding where, when and how 12.349 Mechanisms and Models of the Global
much precipitation occurs. Provides tools for Carbon Cycle (New)
12.333 Atmospheric Dynamics
understanding the physics of aerosol and cloud (Subject meets with 12.849)
element motion; the interaction of particles with Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Physics I (GIR)
Prereq: 12.003, 8.03, 18.03; or permission of
water vapor, including phase changes and drop- U (Spring)
instructor
let and ice nucleation; the chemical composition 3-0-9
U (Spring)
of particles and the effect on cloud formation
4-0-8 Addresses changes in the ocean, terrestrial
processes; and the effect of cloud processing
biosphere and rocks modulation of atmospheric
Discusses the dynamics of the atmosphere, on aerosol chemistry. Discusses relevant topics
carbon dioxide on timescales from months to mil-
with emphasis on the large scale. Topics include of contemporary interest, e.g., geoengineering
lions of years. Includes feedbacks between car-
and weather modification and volcanic effects.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
zonally symmetric circulations and the tropical

bon cycle and climate. Combines hands-on data
Hadley circulation; internal gravity waves; bal- Students taking the graduate version complete
analysis with the formulation of simple models
anced flows, potential vorticity conservation and different assignments.
rooted in basic physical, chemical and biological
Rossby waves; stability of zonal flows; baroclinic D. Cziczo
principles. Students create individual “toy” global
instability and extratropical storms; tropical
waves, the Walker circulation, and El Niño and
210
carbon cycle models. Students taking graduate sessions using 8-inch diameter telescopes when Topics include terrestrial and giant planets,
C O U R S E
version complete different assignments. weather permits. Indoor sessions introduce meteorites, asteroids, comets, Kuiper belt ob-
M. Follows skills necessary for observation. Introduction to jects, rings, impact craters, interiors, surfaces,
contemporary observational astronomy includ- atmospheres, geomagnetism, cosmochemistry,
12.385 Science, Politics, and Environmental ing astronomical computing, image and data remote sensing, formation and evolution of the
Policy processing, and how astronomers work. Student solar system.
12
(Subject meets with 11.373J, 12.885J) must maintain a careful and complete written B. P. Weiss
Prereq: 12.306 or permission of instructor log which is graded. Consumes an entire eve-
U (Fall) ning each week; 100% attendance at observing 12.425 Extrasolar Planets: Physics and
3-0-6 sessions required to pass. Enrollment limited; Detection Techniques
priority to freshmen. (Subject meets with 12.625)
Examines the role of science in US and interna-
A. Bosh Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR)
tional policymaking. Surveys the methods by
which scientists learn about the natural world;
12.410J Observational Techniques of Optical Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
the treatment of science by experts, advocates,
Astronomy 2-1-9 REST
the media, and the public and the way science is
used in legislative, administrative, and judicial Presents basic principles of planet atmospheres
Prereq: 8.282J, 12.402J, 12.409, or other
decision making. Through lectures, group dis- and interiors applied to the study of extrasolar
introductory astronomy course; Coreq: 8.03
cussion, and written essays, students develop a planets. Focuses on fundamental physical pro-
U (Fall)
critical understanding of the role of endangered cesses related to observable extrasolar planet
3-4-8 Institute LAB
species. Students taking the graduate version properties. Provides a quantitative overview
complete different assignments. Fundamental physical and optical principles of detection techniques. Introduction to the
S. Solomon, J. Layzer used for astronomical measurements at visible feasibility of the search for Earth-like planets,
wavelengths and practical methods of astro- biosignatures and habitable conditions on extra-
nomical observations. Topics: astronomical solar planets. Students taking graduate version
Planetary Science and Astronomy coordinates, time, optics, telescopes, photon complete additional assignments.
counting, signal-to-noise ratios, data analysis S. Seager
12.400 The Solar System (including least-squares model fitting), limita-
Prereq: Physics I (GIR) tions imposed by the Earth's atmosphere on op- 12.43J Space Systems Engineering
U (Spring) tical observations, CCD detectors, photometry, (Same subject as 16.83J)
3-0-9 REST spectroscopy, astrometry, and time variability. Prereq: Permission of instructor
Project at Wallace Astrophysical Observatory. U (Spring)
Introduction to the study of the solar system Written and oral project reports. Limited to 18; 3-3-6
with emphasis on the latest spacecraft results. preference to Course 8 and Course 12 majors
Subject covers basic principles rather than See description under subject 16.83J.
and minors.
detailed mathematical and physical models. K. Cahoy
R. Binzel, A. Bosh
Topics include an overview of the solar system,
planetary orbits, rings, planetary formation, me- 12.431J Space Systems Development
12.411 Astronomy Field Camp
teorites, asteroids, comets, planetary surfaces (Same subject as 16.831J)
Prereq: 12.410J or 8.287J
and cratering, planetary interiors, planetary Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (IAP)
atmospheres, and life in the solar system. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
0-6-3 [P/D/F]
R. P. Binzel Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
2-10-6 Institute LAB
12.402J Introduction to Astronomy Individual research projects in planetary science
(Same subject as 8.282J) and astrophysics, involving supervised work
K. Cahoy
Prereq: Physics I (GIR) at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ. Projects
U (Spring) may include observations made using Lowell's
3-0-6 REST telescope facilities. Project topics and objectives
vary from year to year. Written and oral reports
See description under subject 8.282J. required. Limited enrollment. Limited to 6.
Staff A. Bosh
12.409 Hands-On Astronomy: Observing Stars 12.420 Physics and Chemistry of the Solar
and Planets System
Prereq: None (Subject meets with 12.601)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Spring) Prereq: 12.002 or permission of instructor

0-4-2 [P/D/F] Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Background for, and techniques of, visual Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
observation and electronic imaging of the 3-0-9
Moon, planets, satellites, stars, and brighter Advanced applications of physical and chemi-
deep-space objects. Weekly outdoor observing cal principles to the study of the solar system.
211 subjects 12.310 to 12.431J

GRADUATE SUBJECTS 12.445 Communication in the Earth,
S C I E N C E S
Independent Research Subjects Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

12.440, 12.441 Collaborative Seminar in Prereq: Permission of instructor
12.UR Undergraduate Research Geology and Geophysics G (Fall)
Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-0-3 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) G (Fall, Spring) Concentrated instruction and practice in
Units arranged [P/D/F] Not offered regularly; consult department professional writing and presentation. Topics
P L A N E T A R Y
Can be repeated for credit Units arranged [P/D/F] include review of various communication styles
12.URG Undergraduate Research Can be repeated for credit prevalent in the field; strategies for tailoring
Prereq: None
Focuses on problems of current interest in reports, technical papers, and presentations for
geology and geophysics; subject matter varies specific audiences; and mechanics of organiza-
Units arranged
from term to term. Includes guest speakers from tion and style. Weekly assignments in writing
outside of EAPS. 12.441 is graded P/D/F. or speaking, with peer and instructor feedback.
Undergraduate research opportunities in Earth, Geology and Geophysics Staff Limited to 6.
A N D
Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. F. D. Morgan

Consult Department UROP Coordinator 12.442, 12.443 Collaborative Seminar in
Planetary Science 12.446 Teaching Experience in EAPS
12.IND Independent Study Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: None

Prereq: 12.TIP G (Fall, Spring) G (Fall, Spring)
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Not offered regularly; consult department Units arranged [P/D/F]
Not offered regularly; consult department Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Can be repeated for credit
Units arranged Can be repeated for credit Recognizes the educational value derived from
Focuses on problems of current interest in plan- satisfactory performance of assigned duties as a
Independent reading, laboratory, or fieldwork in etary science; subject matter varies from term to Teaching Assistant. Laboratory, field, recitation,
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. To term. Includes guest speakers from outside of or classroom teaching under supervision of a
be arranged by student and an appropriate EAPS EAPS. 12.443 is graded P/D/F. faculty member. Credit for this subject may not
E A R T H ,
faculty member. A written report may be required Planetary Science Staff be used for any degree granted by Course 12. To-
at the discretion of the advisor. Units arranged tal enrollment limited by availability of suitable
should reflect the project requirements. 12.444 MATLAB, Statistics, Regression, Signal teaching assignments.
Consult EAPS Education Office Processing EAPS Staff
12.TIP Thesis Preparation Prereq: 18.06 12.447 Strategies for Writing Successful
Prereq: None G (Fall) Fellowship Proposals
U (Fall, Spring) 3-0-9 Prereq: Permission of instructor
2-0-4 G (Fall)
Introduces the basic tools needed for data Not offered regularly; consult department
Definition of and early-stage work on the thesis analysis and interpretation in the Geosciences, 3-0-0 [P/D/F]
project. Students develop a written research pro- as well as other sciences. Composed of four
posal and begin writing the supporting text of modules, targeted at introducing students to the Focuses on developing writing skills appropriate
the thesis concurrent with conducting research basic concepts and applications in each module. for preparing successful fellowship proposals.
for the thesis project. Supervision of the writing MATLAB: Principles and practice in its uses, Includes writing practice, self-evaluation, and
continues into the spring term which concludes script and function modules, basic approaches faculty feedback.
with an oral presentation of the research results. to solving problems. Statistics: Correlation, Staff
J. Connor means, dispersion, precision, accuracy, distribu-
tions, central limit theorem, skewness, prob- 12.448, 12.449 Collaborative Seminar in
12.THU Undergraduate Thesis ability, Chi-Square, Gaussian and other common Atmospheres, Oceans and Climate
Prereq: 12.TIP distributions used in hypothesis testing. Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Regression: Random and grid search methods, G (Fall, Spring)
Units arranged basic least squares and algorithms applicable to Not offered regularly; consult department
Can be repeated for credit regression, inversion and parameter estimation. Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Signal Processing: Analog and digital signals, Can be repeated for credit
Program of research leading to the writing of
a thesis; to be arranged by the student and an Z-transform, Fourier series, fast Fourier trans-
Focuses on problems of current interest in
appropriate MIT faculty member. forms, spectral analysis leakage and bias, digital
atmospheres, oceans, and climate; subject
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
EAPS Faculty filtering. Students taking the graduate version

matter varies from term to term. Includes guest
complete different assignments.
speakers from outside of EAPS. 12.449 is graded
F. D. Morgan, T. A. Herring, S. Ravela
P/D/F.
PAOC Staff
212
12.THG Graduate Thesis 12.456 Seminar in Rock Mechanics surement techniques, and numerical modeling
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor of surface processes. Students taking the gradu-
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) G (Spring) ate version complete different assignments.
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 2-0-4 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit T. Perron
12.467 Seminar in Geomorphology
12
Program of research leading to the writing of an Discussion of current research or advanced top-
SM, PhD, or ScD thesis; to be arranged by the ics in continental tectonics, rock mechanics, or
G (Spring)
student and an appropriate MIT faculty member. experimental structural geology.
Consult Department Headquarters B. Evans
12.458 Molecular Biogeochemistry Discussion of current research or advanced top-

Geology and Geochemistry (Subject meets with 12.158) ics in landscape evolution, surface hydrology,
Prereq: Permission of instructor mechanics of sediment transport, basin analy-
12.450 Seminar in Geology and Geochemistry G (Fall) sis, or experimental geomorphology. Advanced
Prereq: Permission of instructor 2-4-3 [P/D/F] instruction in process geomorphology.
G (Spring) EAPS Staff
Covers all aspects of molecular biosignatures,
such as their pathways of lipid biosynthesis, the
Can be repeated for credit 12.470 Essentials of Geology
distribution patterns of lipid biosynthetic path-
Seminar on topics of current interest in geology ways with regard to phylogeny and physiology,
Prereq: Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR); or
and geochemistry. Required background prepa- isotopic contents, occurrence in modern organ-
ration for students taking pre-doctoral general isms and environments, diagenetic pathways,
G (Fall)
examinations in these subjects. analytical techniques and the occurrence of
Geology and Geochemistry Staff molecular fossils through the geological record.
4-0-8
Students analyze in depth the recent literature
12.451 Seminar in Regional Tectonics on chemical fossils. Lectures provide background Geology of planetary interiors and surfaces,
Prereq: Permission of instructor on the subject matter. Basic knowledge of organ- including plate tectonics, as a unifying theory
G (Fall, Spring) ic chemistry required. Students taking graduate of terrestrial geology, surface processes, and
3-0-6 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit version complete additional assignments. the Earth's interior. Igneous, metamorphic,
Can be repeated for credit R. Summons and sedimentary processes associated with
tectonic settings and the typical rock suites
Applies techniques of tectonic synthesis to study 12.460–12.461 Current Research in Geology created. Mineral and rock identification. Causes
the roles of particular orogenic belts in global and Geochemistry of compositional differences on many scales:
plate tectonics. Treats different applications Prereq: Permission of instructor mineral grains, rocks, regions of the Earth, dif-
in different terms, so that the subject may be G (Fall, Spring, Summer) ferent planets. Conditions required for melting
taken repeatedly to learn the range of orogenic Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit and melting processes. Rock structure and field
responses to temporal and spatial variations of Can be repeated for credit techniques. Earth history. Treatment of these
activity at plate boundaries.
topics includes discussions of the geochemical,
B. C. Burchfiel, L. H. Royden Original investigations on problems in geology,
petrologic, geochronological, experimental, or
petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry, or geobiol-
field techniques used to investigate them; the
12.453–12.454 Crosby Lectures in Geology ogy. 12.460 is letter-graded.
limitations of current geological techniques and
Prereq: Permission of instructor EAPS Staff
geological controversies; and great geological
G (Fall, Spring) expeditions, experiments, and studies from the
Not offered regularly; consult department 12.463 Geomorphology
past, their premises, and their results. Students
3-0-6 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Subject meets with 12.163)
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: 12.001, Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR);
assignments.
or permission of instructor
A series of presentations on an advanced topic EAPS Staff
in the field of geology by the visiting William Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Otis Crosby lecturer. The Crosby lectureship 12.471 Essentials of Geobiology
is awarded to a distinguished international Prereq: None
scientist each year to introduce new scientific Quantitative examination of processes that Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
perspectives to the MIT community. Subject shape Earth's surface. Introduction to fluvial, Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
content and structure vary from year to year. hillslope, and glacial mechanics. Essentials 3-4-5
Consult Department Education Office of weathering, soil formation, runoff, erosion,
Introduces basic concepts of microbial structure,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
slope stability, sediment transport, and river

growth, energetics, molecular biology, and
morphology. Landscape evolution in response to
biochemistry. Presents examples of microbial in-
climatic and tectonic forcing. Application of ter-
teractions with environments throughout Earth's
restrial theory to planetary surfaces. Additional
history as well as current topics in astrobiology.
instruction in geographic information systems
Includes lectures, discussions of literature, and
(GIS) and remote sensing analysis, field mea-
a field trip. Lab focuses on student-designed
213 subjects 12.UR to 12.471

projects that involve cultivation, modeling, or 12.476 Radiogenic Isotope Geology 12.484 Directed Field Studies
S C I E N C E S
sample analyses. Intended for students whose Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
background is not in biology, but who want to Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (IAP)
learn more about the contribution of microbes to Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 0-6-0
geochemistry and planetary evolution. 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Can be repeated for credit
T. Bosak
Applications of the variations in the relative Intensive training in field geological methods.
abundance of radiogenic isotopes to problems of Includes specific exercises selected to comple-
P L A N E T A R Y
12.473 Paleomagnetism and Planetary

petrology, geochemistry, and tectonics. Topics: ment the backgrounds of the students enrolled
Magnetism
geochronology; isotopic evolution of Earth’s and provides supervised experience in apply-
Prereq: 12.002, 18.03; or permission of
crust and mantle; petrogenesis; and analytical ing field analytical techniques to geological
instructor
techniques. problems. Cannot be taken as a substitute for
S. Bowring 12.115. Preference will be given to students
associated with Course 12. Enrollment limited;
2-0-4
12.480 Thermodynamics for Geoscientists students should apply early.
A N D
Introduces the study of natural remanent Prereq: 5.60 or 3.00 B. C. Burchfiel

magnetization and the generation of planetary Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
magnetic fields. Topics include paleomagnetism, Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 12.485 Advanced Directed Field Studies
rock magnetism, geomagnetism, magneto- 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 12.484
stratigraphy, paleomagnetic measurement G (IAP)
Principles of thermodynamics are used to
techniques, polar wander and continental drift, 0-6-0
infer the physical conditions of formation and
biomagnetism, dynamo theory, and the history Can be repeated for credit
modification of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
and evolution of magnetic fields on the Earth
Includes phase equilibria of homogeneous and Continuation of 12.484. Designed to provide
and planets.
heterogeneous systems and thermodynamic more advanced training in specific field geologi-
B. P. Weiss
modelling of non-ideal crystalline solutions. cal methods. Can be taken during the same IAP
Surveys the processes that lead to the formation period as 12.484. Preference will be given to
12.474 Origin and Evolution of the Earth’s Crust
of metamorphic and igneous rocks in the major students associated with Course 12. Enrollment
E A R T H ,

tectonic environments in the Earth's crust and limited; students should apply early.
mantle. Staff
T. L. Grove
12.486 Advanced Igneous Petrology
Broad overview of the origin and evolution of 12.481 Advanced Field Geology I Prereq: Permission of instructor
Earth's crust and mantle with emphasis on the Prereq: 12.113, 12.114 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
study of the Precambrian rock record. Topics in- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
clude: processes of crustal growth, stabilization, Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) 3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and reactivation; evaluation of secular change; 2-2-2 [P/D/F] Can be repeated for credit
and use of radiogenic isotopes in geochronology Can be repeated for credit
Comprehensive overview of igneous rocks from
and as tracers of crust forming processes.
Introduction to the problems to be investigated the Earth, Moon, and meteorite parent bodies.
S. Bowring, O. Jagoutz
in 12.482, as well as the regional setting and Discusses the compositional diversity of igne-
local geology of the field area. Various special ous rocks and how it can be used to elucidate
12.475 Plate Tectonics and Continental
techniques may be introduced and preparatory rock forming processes in the major tectonic
Deformation
investigations may be conducted that are spe- provinces on modern Earth, including mid-
cific to the area to be studied in 12.482. ocean ridges, subduction zones, ocean islands,
B. C. Burchfiel, O. Jagoutz and inter-continental rifting environments.
Also covers magma generation processes in
12.482 Advanced Field Geology II the terrestrial planets prior to 2.6 billion years
First half covers basic elements of plate tecton- Prereq: 12.481 ago. Laboratory exercises on selected suites of
ics, including sea floor spreading, magnetic Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered igneous rocks reinforce readings and classroom
anomalies, and subduction zone. Second half Acad Year 2015–2016: G (IAP, Spring) discussions. Uses evidence from related geo-
covers implications of plate tectonics for conti- Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit science disciplines to develop an integrative ap-
nental processes, including continental rifting, Can be repeated for credit proach to understanding processes that lead to
continental collision, and mountain building. the chemical differentiation of planetary bodies
In January, a geological and geomorphologi-
Emphasis will be on correlating plate tectonic through time. Subject matter may be modified to
cal study of a selected field area is conducted
and continental processes using specific ex- reflect the interests of the group.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
during a four-week excursion. The following term

amples from around the world. T. L. Grove
includes: preparation of maps and report based
L. H. Royden
on field study conducted in January; and labora-
tory analysis of samples.
B. C. Burchfiel
214
12.515 Data and Models postglacial rebound, diapirism, magma dynam-
C O U R S E
Geophysics Prereq: 18.075 or 18.085 ics, and the mantle convection problem.
G (Fall) J. A. Whitehead (WHOI)
12.501 Essentials of Geophysics 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Subject meets with 12.201) 12.524 Mechanical Properties of Rocks
Surveys a number of methods of inverting data
Prereq: Physics II (GIR), 18.03 Prereq: 8.03, 18.03
12
to obtain model parameter estimates. Topics
include review of matrix theory and statistics,
random and grid-search methods, linear and
Overview of basic topics in solid-earth geophys- non-linear least squares, maximum-likelihood
ics, such as the Earth's rotation, gravity and mag- estimation, ridge regression, stochastic inver- A survey of the mechanical behavior of rocks in
netic field, seismology, and thermal structure. sion, sequential estimation, singular value de- natural geologic situations. Topics: brief survey
Formulation of physical principles presented composition, solution of large systems, genetic of field evidence of rock deformation, physics of
in three one-hour lectures per week. Current and simulated annealing inversion, regulariza- plastic deformation in minerals, brittle fracture
applications discussed in an additional one-hour tion, parameter error estimates, and solution and sliding, and pressure-solution processes.
tutorial each week. Students taking graduate ver- uniqueness and resolution. Computer laboratory Results of field petrologic and structural studies
sion complete different assignments. and algorithm development. compared to data from experimental structural
G. Prieto F. D. Morgan geology.
B. Evans
12.507 Environmental Geophysics 12.520 Geodynamics
(Subject meets with 12.214) Prereq: 12.005; 18.075 or 18.085 12.525 Mechanisms of Faulting and
Prereq: 18.03 G (Spring) Earthquakes
G (Spring) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: Permission of instructor
3-3-6 G (Fall)
Mechanics of deformation of the crust and
Introduction to basic geophysical methods that mantle, with emphasis on the importance of dif-
can be used for environmental site characteriza- ferent rheological descriptions: brittle, elastic, Explores the fundamental mechanics of faulting
tion and shallow geological investigations. Tech- linear and nonlinear fluids, and viscoelastic. and earthquakes from four related perspectives:
niques include seismic, electrical, and electro- B. H. Hager seismology, geodesy, geodynamics, and rheol-
magnetic sounding; ground-penetrating radar, ogy. Topics to be covered include (1) the physical
magnetics, gravity, and borehole geophysics. 12.521 Computational Geophysical Modeling processes that control the rheology of faults,
Lectures emphasize basic principles and a physi- Prereq: Permission of instructor including friction and fracture, (2) how these
cal understanding of the geophysical methods Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) rheological processes are manifest in faulting
with environmental and engineering applica- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered and earthquakes in the earth from a geodynam-
tions in mind. Some specific case histories are 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ics perspective, and (3) how the mechanics of
included. A few weekends of field measurements faulting and earthquakes are constrained by
Introduces theory, design, and practical meth-
at representative local sites are included. Lab seismological and geodetic observations. Both
ods of computational modeling in geodynamics
sessions cover modeling and interpretation of continental and oceanic examples of faulting
and geophysical fluid dynamics. Covers the most
geophysical field data. and earthquakes will be featured.
effective and widely used numerical model-
F. D. Morgan J. Lin, J. McGuire, Y. Liu
ing approaches (e.g., boundary element, finite
difference, finite element) and emphasizes
12.510 Introduction to Seismology 12.533 Rock Physics
problem-solving skills through illustrative ex-
Prereq: 18.075 or 18.085 Prereq: Permission of instructor
amples of heat and mass transfer in the mantle
G (Spring) G (Spring)
and the ocean. Students acquire experience with
various numerical methods through regularly as-
A basic study in seismology and the utiliza- signed computational exercises and a term-long Fundamentals of experimental and theoretical
tion of seismic waves for the study of Earth's modeling project of each student's choice. rock physics taught at an advanced level. Rocks
interior. Introduces techniques necessary for J. Lin, O. Marchal, M. Behn viewed as complex composite media with behav-
understanding of elastic wave propagation in ior dependent both on the physical and chemical
stratified media and for calculation of synthetic 12.522 Geological Fluid Mechanics properties of the constituent phases, and on
seismograms (WKBJ and mode summation). Prereq: 8.03; 18.076 or 18.085 their geometries. Electrical, fluid transport, and
Ray theory; interpretation of travel times. (e.g., G (Fall) seismic properties covered in detail. Other top-
tomography); surface wave dispersion in layered 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ics such as magnetic, mechanical, and thermal
media; Earth's free oscillations; and seismicity, responses briefly discussed. Weekly laboratory.
Treats heat transfer and fluid mechanics in the
(earthquake locations, magnitude, moment, and F. D. Morgan
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Earth, low Reynolds number flows, convection

source properties).
instability, double diffusion, Non-Newtonian
R. D. van der Hilst
flows, flow in porous media, and the interaction
of flows with accreting and deforming boundar-
ies. Applications include: the flow under plates,
215 subjects 12.473 to 12.533

12.540 Principles of Global Positioning System 12.571 Seminar in Geophysics 12.602 Asteroids and Small Bodies
S C I E N C E S
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), 18.06 Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Physics II (GIR), 18.03
G (Spring) G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
The principles and applications of the Global Po-
sitioning System (GPS) and other space geodetic Problems of current interest in geophysics; Introduction to the study of asteroids and the
systems, including very-long-baseline interfer- subject matter varying from term to term. ground-based and space-based techniques used
P L A N E T A R Y
ometry (VLBI) and satellite laser ranging (SLR). Geophysics Staff to explore them. Topics include asteroid orbital
The nature and uses of the course acquisition properties, surface structure, physical proper-
(CA), the precise positioning (P) codes, and the 12.580–12.581 Current Research in Geophysics ties, classifications, as well as their origin,
differential carrier phase observable. Tech- Prereq: Permission of instructor thermal and collisional evolution, and inter-
niques for estimating geodetic and geophysical G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) relationships with meteorites and comets. Also
quantities from these data. Other topics include: Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit covers the near-Earth asteroids, the probabili-
atmospheric refraction modeling, effects of Can be repeated for credit ties and consequences of terrestrial collisions,
A N D
Selective Availability (SA), estimation techniques and the possible utilization of asteroids as space
Original investigations, laboratory work, or field-
(including Kalman filtering). Statistical and resources.
work in geophysics. 12.580 is letter-graded.
spectral analysis of data. R. P. Binzel
Geophysics Staff
T. A. Herring
12.603 Solar System Dynamics
12.586 Modeling Environmental Complexity
12.552 Advanced Seismology: Theory and Prereq: Permission of instructor
Applications of Seismic Imaging G (Spring)
Prereq: 18.03 or Permission of instructor
G (Fall)
3-0-9 Studies the dynamics of the solar system and its
major subsystems, and the dynamics of exoplan-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Introduction to mathematical and physical mod-
ets, with a modern emphasis on the qualitative
els of environmental processes. Emphasis on
Introduces fundamental principles of seismic structure of phase space. Topics may include
E A R T H ,
the development of macroscopic continuum or

imaging used in both exploration and solid rotational dynamics, spin-orbit coupling, Cas-
statistical descriptions of complex microscopic
earth applications. Topics include ray theoretical sini states, and orbital dynamics, resonances,
dynamics. Problems of interest include: random
approaches, scattering theory, and seismic wave- and Kozai oscillations, tidal evolution and tidal
walks and statistical geometry of landscapes;
form modeling. Through lectures, projects and heating.
percolation theory and transport in disordered
student-led discussions of journal articles, the J. Wisdom
media; fractals, scaling, and universality; eco-
class covers the whole process of seismic imag-
logical dynamics and the structure of ecosys-
ing, from data preprocessing to model generation 12.611 Advanced Planetary Observations
tems, food webs, and other natural networks; ki-
and geological interpretation of the results. Prereq: Permission of instructor
netics of biogeochemical cycles. Appropriate for
A. Malcolm G (IAP)
advanced undergraduates. Beginning graduate
students are encouraged to register for 12.586.
12.560–12.561 Advanced Seminar in Can be repeated for credit
Exploration Geophysics
different assignments. Individual research projects in planetary science
D. H. Rothman and astrophysics involving supervised work at
Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ. Projects
may include observations made using Lowell's
Planetary Science telescope facilities. Project topics and objectives
vary from year to year. Written and oral reports
Advanced seminar focusing on areas of current 12.601 Essentials of Planetary Science required. Enrollment limited.
interest in exploration geophysics and seismol- (Subject meets with 12.420) A. Bosh
ogy. 12.560 is letter-graded. Prereq: 8.03, 18.03
Geophysics Staff Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 12.620J Classical Mechanics: A Computational
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Approach
12.570 Topical Issues in Global Geophysics 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as 6.946J, 8.351J)
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Subject meets with 12.008)
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Reviews fundamental physical concepts pertain- Prereq: Physics I (GIR), 18.03, permission of
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered ing to the study of the solar system, and high- instructor
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit lights recent spacecraft results. Topics include: Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Can be repeated for credit meteorites, orbital dynamics, asteroids, impact Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
craters, surfaces, atmospheres, atmospheric 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Series of formal lectures and seminars with the dynamics, interiors, magnetospheres, rings,
specific content varying by term to reflect current comets, formation of the solar system. Classical mechanics in a computational frame-
issues in research. Meets jointly with relevant B. P. Weiss work, Lagrangian formulation, action, variational
Harvard course. principles, and Hamilton's principle. Conserved
R. D. van der Hilst
216
quantities, Hamiltonian formulation, surfaces of 12.690–12.691 Current Research in Planetary sphere, mantle geodynamics, plate tectonics,
C O U R S E
section, chaos, and Liouville's theorem. Poincar Science ocean altimetry, and coastal sediment processes.
integral invariants, Poincar-Birkhoff and KAM Prereq: Permission of instructor WHOI Staff
theorems. Invariant curves and cantori. Nonlin- G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
ear resonances, resonance overlap and transition Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit 12.711 Marine Geology and Geophysics II
to chaos. Symplectic integration. Adiabatic in- Can be repeated for credit Prereq: 12.710
12
variants. Applications to simple physical systems G (Spring)
Original investigations, laboratory work, or
and solar system dynamics. Extensive use of 3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
fieldwork in planetary science. 12.690 is letter-
computation to capture methods, for simulation,
graded. An introduction to marine geology and geophys-
and for symbolic analysis. Programming experi-
Planetary Science Staff ics intended as part of a two-term sequence for
ence required. Students taking the graduate
first-year MIT-WHOI Joint Program students in
marine geology and geophysics. Topics include:
Geological, Geophysical, and Chemical lithosphere evolution and mantle dynamics, the
Oceanography structure and composition of the oceanic crust
12.625 Extrasolar Planets: Physics and
and mantle, tectonic and magmatic processes at
Detection Techniques
12.707 The History of Earth’s Climate mid-ocean ridges, hotspot volcanism, subduction
Prereq: Permission of instructor and arc magmatism, and the crustal structure and
Prereq: 8.03, 18.03
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered sedimentation history of continental margins.
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) N. Shimizu, D. Smith, S. Humphris
12.712 Advanced Marine Seismology
In-depth study of current topics in exoplan- Climate history of the Earth from the formation Prereq: 12.711
ets, such as exoplanet transits, radial velocity of the early atmosphere and ocean to the pres- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
curves, current survey missions, the mass-ra- ent. Evaluation of geochemical, sedimentologi- Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
dius relation, and super Earths. Class activities cal, and paleontological evidence for changes 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
consist of reading the current literature, problem in ocean circulation, global temperatures, and Can be repeated for credit
sets, and a term project. Students taking gradu- atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Theories and
models of Phanerozoic climate change. Long- Focuses on synthetic seismograms, ocean bot-
ate version complete additional assignments.
term history of the global carbon cycle. tom refraction seismology, and multi-channel
S. Seager
D. McGee reflection seismology as applied to studies of
the ocean sediments, crust, and lithosphere.
12.650 Current Topics in Planetary Science
12.708 Advanced Seminar in Paleoclimatology Topics include: the wave equations for elastic/
Prereq: Permission of instructor anelastic, isotropic/anisotropic, homogeneous/
G (Fall) heterogeneous and fluid/solid media; ray theory
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit and WKBJ approximations; the Sommerfeld/
Can be repeated for credit Weyl integrals, asymptotic analysis, and Lamb's
problem for a fluid/solid interface; reflectivity
In-depth discussion of current and classic lit- Advanced seminar focusing on areas of current and related methods; finite difference and finite
erature on selected topics in planetary science. interest in paleoceanography and paleoclimatol- element methods; and special topics of interest
Topics vary from year to year. ogy. Includes discussion of current and classic to the class. Extensive readings of geophysical
J. Wisdom literature. Topics vary from year to year. and seismological literature.
D. Oppo, J. Marchal, O. Marchal (WHOI) R. Stephen (WHOI)
12.652 Current Topics in Planetary Science
Prereq: Permission of instructor 12.710 Marine Geology and Geophysics I 12.714 Computational Data Analysis
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 18.03
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
3-0-9 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Can be repeated for credit 3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
In-depth discussion of current and classic litera- An introduction to marine geology and geo- An introduction to the theory and practice of
ture on selected topics in the specialty areas of physics suitable for any student interested in analyzing discrete data such as are normally
asteroids and the Pluto-Charon system. Topics the ocean sciences. Also intended as part of encountered in geophysics and geology. Empha-
vary from year to year. a two-term sequence for first-year MIT-WHOI sizes statistical aspects of data interpretation
R. P. Binzel Joint Program students in marine geology and and the nonparametric discrete-time approach
geophysics (MG&G). Topics include: deposition to spectral analysis. Topics include: elements of
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and preservation of marine sediments, climate probability and statistics, statistical inference,
proxies, Cenozoic to Holocene climate history, robust and nonparametric statistics, the method
paleoceanography, marine stratigraphy and of least squares, univariate and multivariate
geochronology, structure of the earth, structure spectral analysis, digital filters, and aspects of
of oceanic crust, evolution of the oceanic litho- multidimensional data analysis.
A. D. Chave, T. A. Herring
217 subjects 12.540 to 12.714

12.716 Igneous Processes at Oceanic Margins 12.722 Current Research in Chemical 12.741 Marine Bioinorganic Chemistry
S C I E N C E S
Prereq: 12.710, 12.711, or permission of Oceanography at Woods Hole Prereq: Permission of Instructor
instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Spring)
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) G (Fall, Spring, Summer) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Provides an overview of trace element biogeo-
chemistry and marine bioinorganic chemistry.
Original investigations, laboratory work, or Topics include controls on oceanic trace metal
P L A N E T A R Y
Quantitative analysis of melting, melt transport, fieldwork in chemical oceanography. distributions; co-evolution of biological metal
and igneous crustal accretion at oceanic spread- WHOI Staff requirements and metal availability during early
ing centers, rifted continental margins, and Earth history; chemical speciation and its influ-
subduction-related arcs, applied to understand- 12.730–12.731 Current Research in Marine ence on microbial bioavailability; applications
ing variation in composition and volume of the Geology and Geophysics at MIT of metal isotopes; roles of metalloenzymes and
Earth's crust in different tectonic environments. Prereq: Permission of instructor metal proteins in biogeochemical cycles; and
Theoretical methods for calculation of melt vol- G (Fall, Spring, Summer) biogeochemical applications of metagenomics,
A N D
ume and composition, solid-liquid equilibria and Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit metaproteomics, and bioinformatics.
reaction rates, and liquid density and viscosity Can be repeated for credit M. Saito
combined with field, petrographic, geochemical,

and computational techniques. Topics vary from 12.742 Marine Chemistry
fieldwork in marine geology and geophysics
year to year. Prereq: Permission of instructor
under the supervision of a faculty member in
H. Dick, G. Gaetani (WHOI) G (Fall)
residence at MIT. For students in the MIT/WHOI
Joint Program. 12.730 is letter-graded.
12.717 Coastal Geomorphology (New)
Marine Geology and Geophysics Staff An introduction to chemical oceanography.
Reservoir models and residence time. Major ion
12.735–12.736 Current Research in Chemical composition of seawater. Inputs to and outputs
Oceanography at MIT from the ocean via rivers, the atmosphere, and
Prereq: Permission of instructor the sea floor. Biogeochemical cycling within the
E A R T H ,
Explores mechanisms behind the formation and G (Fall, Spring, Summer) oceanic water column and sediments, emphasiz-
reshaping of coastal environments. Focuses Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit ing the roles played by the formation, transport,
on a process-based understanding of both the Can be repeated for credit and alteration of oceanic particles and the
fluid dynamic and sediment transport aspects effects that these processes have on seawater
of coastal landforms, and, especially, the impor- composition. Cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phos-
fieldwork in chemical oceanography under the
tance of feedbacks between the two. Investi- phorus, oxygen, and sulfur. Uptake of anthro-
supervision of a faculty member in residence
gates coastal evolution at various scales—from pogenic carbon dioxide by the ocean. Material
at MIT. For students in the MIT/WHOI Joint Pro-
ripples to coastline formation—with an emphasis presented through lectures and student-led
gram. 12.735 is letter-graded.
on the behavior of coastal environments over presentation and discussion of recent papers.
Chemical Oceanography Staff
integrated timescales of days and years to cen- B. Van Mooy (WHOI)
turies and millennia. Students investigate the
12.740 Paleoceanography
effect of storms, sea-level rise, and interactions 12.743 Geochemistry of Marine Sediments
with biological and anthropogenic influences. Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), 5.60
Covers a broad array of coastal environments, G (Spring)
including beaches, barrier islands, spits, inlets, 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tidal flats, deltas, rocky coasts, arctic shores,
Focuses on processes that control the composi-
and carbonate atolls. Studies the basic principles of techniques for
tion of sediments in coastal, shelf, and deep-sea
A. Ashton reconstructing the history of ocean climate
environments and processes that define their
from marine sediment cores, corals, ice cores,
roles in biogeochemical cycles. Topics include
12.721 Current Research in Marine Geology and and other paleoclimate archives. Examines this
calculating chemical fluxes across the sediment-
Geophysics at Woods Hole data in the light of proposed climate change
water interface; evaluating the sources and
Prereq: Permission of instructor mechanisms. Micropaleontological, isotopic,
reactivity of carbonate, silicic, and detrital sedi-
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) geochemical, and mineralogical changes are
ments; using pore water gradients to calculate
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit used to infer changes in seawater composition,
diffusion, reaction, and flux rates; sediment
Can be repeated for credit atmospheric chemistry, and climate. Obser-
dating; estimating accumulation rates; and us-
vations are interpreted as consequences of
Original investigations, laboratory work, or field- ing stable isotopes and natural-series radioiso-
changes in ocean temperature, circulation, and
work in marine geology and geophysics. topes. Covers evaluation of the links between
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
chemistry, and are used to evaluate theories

WHOI Staff sedimentary and water column processes; the
proposed to account for glacial/interglacial
effects of anthropogenic disturbances (e.g.,
cycles. Focuses on the past two million years,
eutrophication, acidification, warming) on sedi-
but major processes and events from the past
mentary processes; and the role of sediments in
100 million years are also included.
global biogeochemical cycles. Introduces sam-
E. A. Boyle
218
pling techniques and mathematical modeling of 12.748 Introduction to Isotope Chemistry 12.770–12.771 Seminar in Chemical
C O U R S E
sedimentary processes. Prereq: Permission of instructor Oceanography at MIT
D. McCorkle, W. Martin, A. Spivak (WHOI) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) G (Fall, Spring)
12.744 Marine Isotope Chemistry 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Not offered regularly; consult department
Prereq: 12.748 or Permission of instructor Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
12
Teaches fundamental aspects of isotope chemis-
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) Can be repeated for credit
try applied to the ongoing evolution of Earth and
its major geochemical reservoirs (core, mantle, Topics in chemical oceanography taught at MIT.
oceanic and continental crusts, seawater) in the Content varies from term to term. 12.770 is
Focuses on isotope systematics applied to context of solar system evolution. The course in- letter-graded.
important problems in marine chemistry, troduces students to nuclear physics, nucleosyn- Chemical Oceanography Staff
specifically isotope systematics of light stable thesis, mass spectrometry, isotope fractionation
isotopes and intermediate mass stable isotope processes and the application of important
systematics. isotope groups to fundamental processes in Atmospheres, Oceans, and Climate
WHOI Staff Earth's chemical evolution.
W. Jenkins, J. Hayes, K. Sims (WHOI) 12.800 Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere and
12.746 Marine Organic Geochemistry Ocean
Prereq: Permission of instructor 12.749 Solid Earth Geochemistry Prereq: 8.03, 18.04
G (Spring) Prereq: 12.748 or permission of instructor G (Fall)
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Provides an understanding of the distribution of Introduction to fluid dynamics. Students acquire
organic carbon (OC) in marine sediments from a an understanding of some of the basic concepts
global and molecular-level perspective. Surveys Uses the isotopic methods and tools developed of fluid dynamics that are needed as a foun-
the mineralization and preservation of OC in the in 12.748, in conjunction with major and trace dation for advanced courses in atmospheric
water column and within anoxic and oxic marine element systematics to examine in detail the science, physical oceanography, ocean engi-
sediments. Topics include: OC composition, re- fundamental processes of solid Earth accretion neering, climate science, etc. Emphasizes fluid
activity and budgets within, and fluxes through, and differentiation. Introduces concepts of nebu- fundamentals, with an atmosphere/ocean twist.
major reservoirs; microbial recycling pathways lar condensation, meteorites and their parent J. Marshall
for OC; models for OC degradation and preserva- bodies, origin and evolution of the moon, plan-
tion; role of anoxia in OC burial; relationships etary differentiation, formation and evolution of 12.801 Large-scale Ocean Dynamics
between dissolved and particulate (sinking and the Earth's mantle and crust, and magmatism in Prereq: 12.800
suspended) OC; methods for characterization of ocean basins. G (Spring)
sedimentary organic matter; application of bio- K. Sims, G. Gaetani WHOI) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
logical markers as tools in oceanography. Both
12.751–12.759 Seminar in Oceanography at Applies fundamental principles of geophysical
structural and isotopic aspects are covered.
Woods Hole fluid dynamics to understand the general pat-
D. Repeta, T. I. Eglinton (WHOI)
Prereq: Permission of instructor terns of the ocean circulation and stratification.
G (Fall, Spring) Includes the mid-latitude wind-driven circula-
12.747 Modeling, Data Analysis, and Numerical
Not offered regularly; consult department tion, the Southern Ocean circulation, and the
Techniques for Geochemistry
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit global overturning circulation. Uses a combi-
Can be repeated for credit nation of theory, numerical simulations, and
observations to illustrate the concepts.
Topics in marine geology and geophysics, R. Ferrari
physical, dynamical, and chemical oceanogra-
Emphasizes the basic skills needed for handling phy. Content varies from term to term. 12.754, 12.802 Wave Motions in the Ocean and
and assimilating data as well as the basic tool- 12.755, and 12.756 are letter-graded. Atmosphere
set for numerical modeling. Uses MATLAB as its WHOI Staff Prereq: 12.800
computation engine; begins with an introduction G (Spring)
to MATLAB to ensure familiarity with software. 12.760–12.761 Seminar in Marine Geology and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Topics include: probability distributions, error Geophysics at MIT
Prereq: Permission of instructor Basic ideas of geophysical wave motion in rotat-
propagation, least squares and regression tech-
G (Fall, Spring) ing, stratified, and rotating-stratified fluids. Sub-
niques, principle component and factor analysis,
Not offered regularly; consult department ject begins with general wave concepts of phase
objective mapping, Fourier and spectral analy-
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit and group velocity. The dynamics and kinemat-
sis, numerical solutions to ODEs and PDEs, finite
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Can be repeated for credit ics of gravity waves with a focus on dispersion,
difference techniques, inverse models, and
energy flux, initial value problems, etc. Subject
scientific visualization.
Topics in marine geology and geophysics taught foundation used to study internal and inertial
D. Glover, W. Jenkins, S. Doney (WHOI)
at MIT. Content varies from term to term. 12.760 waves, Kelvin, Poincare, and Rossby waves in
is letter-graded. homogeneous and stratified fluids. Laplace tidal
Marine Geology and Geophysics Staff equations are applied to equatorial waves. Other
219 subjects 12.716 to 12.802

topics include: resonant interactions, potential 12.806J Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry and submaximal flow, application to the Strait
S C I E N C E S
vorticity, wave-mean flow interactions, and (Same subject as 10.571J) of Gibraltar and the Bab al Mandab); and deep
instability. (Subject meets with 12.306) ocean straits and sills (steady theories for rotat-
G. Flierl, P. O’Gorman Prereq: 5.60 or 5.61; 18.075; or permission of ing channel flow, nonlinear Kelvin and frontal
instructor waves, rotating hydraulic jumps, geostrophic ad-
12.803 Quasi-balanced Circulations in Oceans G (Spring) justment in a rotating channel, and applications
and Atmospheres 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit to the Denmark Strait and other deep passages).
P L A N E T A R Y
Prereq: 12.800, Coreq: 12.804 L. Pratt (WHOI)

Introduction to the physics and chemistry of
G (Fall)
the atmosphere including experience with
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 12.810 Dynamics of the Atmosphere
computer codes. Aerosols and theories of their
Dynamics of large-scale circulations in oceans formation, evolution, and removal. Gas and
Prereq: 12.800
and atmospheres. Basic concepts include mass aerosol transport from urban to continental
G (Spring)
and momentum conservation, hydrostatic and scales. Coupled models of radiation, transport,
geostrophic balance, and pressure and other and chemistry. Solution of inverse problems to
A N D
vertical coordinates. Barotropic vorticity equa- deduce emissions and removal rates. Emissions Discusses the dynamics of the atmosphere,
tion on the sphere and beta plane: potential control technology and costs. Applications to air with emphasis on the large scale. Topics include
vorticity (PV) and invertibility; Greens functions/ pollution and climate. zonally symmetric circulations and the tropical
point vortices. Shallow water equations; balance R. G. Prinn Hadley circulation; internal gravity waves; bal-
in forced flow, waves, and vortices; geostrophic anced flows, potential vorticity conservation and
adjustment. Stratified atmospheres and oceans: 12.807J Atmospheric Chemistry Rossby waves; stability of zonal flows; baroclinic
thermodynamics. The quasi-geostrophic equa- (Same subject as 1.84J, 10.817J) instability and extratropical storms; tropical
tions; Rossby waves and vortices; upward wave Prereq: 5.60 waves, the Walker circulation, and El Niño and
radiation. Barotropic and baroclinic instabilities Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered the Southern Oscillation; and the role of eddies
and theorems concerning necessary conditions. Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) in the general circulation. Students taking grad-
Superposition and the continuous spectrum. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit uate version complete different assignments.
Equilibration of instabilities. Frontogenesis and R. A. Plumb
semigeostrophy. Emphasizes numerical experi-
E A R T H ,
J. H. Kroll
ments and analytical derivations. 12.811 Tropical Meteorology
G. Flierl Prereq: 12.810 or Coreq: 12.803
12.808 Introduction to Observational Physical
Oceanography
12.804 Large-scale Flow Dynamics Laboratory Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Prereq: 12.800, Coreq: 12.803 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Fall)
G (Fall)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit A description of the large-scale circulation
systems of the tropical atmosphere and analysis
Results and techniques of observations of the
Analysis of observations of oceanic and atmo- of the dynamics of such systems. Topics include:
ocean in the context of its physical properties
spheric quasi-balanced flows, and rotating tank Radiative-convective equilibrium; the Hadley
and dynamical constraints. Emphasis on large-
experiments. Illustrates the basic principles of and walker circulation; monsoons; tropical
scale steady circulation and the time-dependent
potential vorticity conservation and inversion, boundary layers; theory of the response of the
processes that contribute to it. Includes the
Rossby wave propagation, baroclinic instability, tropical atmosphere to localized sea-surface
physical setting of the ocean, atmospheric
and the behavior of isolated vortices. Presents temperature anomalies; intraseasonal oscilla-
forcing, application of conservation laws,
critical summaries of the results of each project tions; equatorial waves; El Niño/Southern Oscil-
description of wind-driven and thermohaline
in written reports and oral presentations. lation; easterly waves; and tropical cyclones.
circulation, eddy processes, and interpretive
L. Illari, G. Flierl K. A. Emanuel
techniques.
Y. Kwon, S. Jayne (WHOI)
12.805 Laboratory in Physical Oceanography 12.812 The General Circulation of the
Prereq: 12.808 Atmosphere and Climate Change
12.809 Hydraulic Phenomena in Geophysical
G (Fall) Prereq: None. Coreq: 12.803, 12.810, or
Fluid Flows
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit permission of instructor
G (Spring)
Introduction to standard data analysis meth- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
ods, including time series analysis, objective Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
mapping, and empirical orthogonal functions. 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Explains the main features of the general circula-
Focuses on working with data in a computer tion of the Earth's atmosphere. Final part of the
Examination of the hydraulics of nonrotating
laboratory setting. Emphasizes how statistical course explores possible changes in the general
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
flows (Long's experiments, hydraulic control,

information can be used to improve experimen- circulation associated with climate change.
upstream influence, nonlinear wave steepening,
tal design. Some attention given to the instru- P. O’Gorman
hydraulic jump and bores, application to severe
ments and algorithms used to acquire the data.
downslope winds). Other topics may include:
K. Brink
nonrotating stratified flows (two-layer hydrau-
lics, virtual and approach controls, maximal
220
12.814 Aerosol and Cloud Microphysics and 12.818 Introduction to Atmospheric Data and 12.824 Stability Theory for Oceanic and
C O U R S E
Chemistry Synoptic Meteorology Atmospheric Flows
(Subject meets with 12.338) Prereq: None. Coreq: 12.800 Prereq: 12.802 or permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
12
Focuses on understanding how aerosol particles Provides a general introduction to meteorologi- Basic theory of hydrodynamic instability with
form droplets or ice crystals during several cal data and analysis techniques, and their use special application to flows of interest in
atmospheric processes: determining Earth’s in the MIT Synoptic Laboratory to study the oceanography and meteorology. Topics covered
radiative balance; heterogeneous chemistry and phenomenology and dynamics of large-scale include general formulation of stability theory;
acid rain; understanding where, when and how atmospheric flow. Balance concepts as applied concept of normal modes and linearization;
much precipitation occurs. Provides tools for to the dynamics of frontal and synoptic scales fundamental stability theorems; baroclinic insta-
understanding the physics of aerosol and cloud are illustrated using real-time upper air and bility: Charney model, Eady model and the Phil-
element motion; the interaction of particles with surface station data and gridded analyzed fields. lips two-layer model; energy transformations;
water vapor, including phase changes and drop- Advanced meteorological software packages initial value theory and non-modal instability;
let and ice nucleation; the chemical composition are used to access, manipulate, and graphically barotropic instability for jets and shear layers;
of particles and the effect on cloud formation display the data. radiating instabilities; initial value problems
processes; and the effect of cloud processing L. Illari applied to the concepts of convective, absolute
on aerosol chemistry. Discusses relevant topics and spatial instabilities; finite amplitude theory;
of contemporary interest, e.g., geoengineering 12.820 Turbulence in the Ocean and stability of non-parallel flows.
and weather modification and volcanic effects. Atmosphere G. Flierl
Students taking the graduate version complete Prereq: 12.803
different assignments. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 12.830 Topics in Waves and Instability
D. Cziczo Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Prereq: 12.803; 12.802 or 12.810
12.815 Atmospheric Radiation 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Covers phenomena, theory and modeling of
turbulence in the Earth's oceans and atmo- A detailed presentation of selected advanced
instructor
sphere. The scope will range from centimeter- to topics in waves and instability in the atmo-
planetary-scale motions. Includes homogeneous sphere. The precise selection varies from year to
isotropic three- and two-dimensional turbulence, year. Topics have included wave-mean flow inter-
convection, stratified turbulence, quasi-geso- action, the quasi-biennial oscillation, sudden
Introduction to the physics of atmospheric radia- trophic turbulence, baroclinic turbulence, and warmings, critical-level behavior, wave overre-
tion, remote sensing, and convection, including macroturbulence in the ocean and atmosphere. flection, nonlinear equilibration, wave breaking,
use of computer codes. Radiative transfer equa- R. Ferrari, G. Flierl tropical waves, and stationary waves.
tion including emission and scattering, spec- EAPS Staff
troscopy, Mie theory, and numerical solutions. 12.823 Modeling the Biology and Physics of the
Physics of dry and moist convection, including Ocean 12.831 Dynamics and Transport in the
moist thermodynamics. Radiative-convective Prereq: 18.075 or 18.085 Stratosphere
equilibrium. Solution of inverse problems in Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: 12.803 or permission of instructor
remote sensing of atmospheric temperature and Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) G (Fall)
composition. 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
S. Seager, R. A. McClatchey, K. Emanuel
Principles and examples of the construction of Observed characteristics of the stratosphere:
physical/ biological models for oceanic systems. meteorology and distribution of chemical trac-
12.817J Atmospheric Composition in the
Individual-based and continuum representa- ers. Climatological heat budget. Wave transport
Changing Earth System
tions. Food webs and structured population theory. Rossby wave propagation in winter.
models. Fluid transport, stirring, and mixing. Rossby and gravity wave breaking. Impact on
Prereq: 1.84
Effects of rotation and stratification. Advection, the mean circulation. Dynamics of the disturbed
diffusion, reaction dynamics. Oceanic examples polar vortex. Equatorial waves in the strato-
of physical-biological dynamics: surface mixed sphere. Theory of the quasi-biennial oscillation.
layer, upwelling regimes, mesoscale eddies, and Transport of trace constituents. Modeling of the
See description under subject 1.841J. oceanic gyres. stratosphere; its meteorology; and chemical
C. Heald G. Flierl, D. McGillicuddy composition.
R. A. Plumb
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
221 subjects 12.803 to 12.813

12.835 Experimental Atmospheric Chemistry 12.846J Global Environmental Science and accessing and analyzing a wide range of gridded
S C I E N C E S
(Subject meets with 12.335) Negotiations data including instrumental, satellite, and re-
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Same subject as ESD.110J) analysis products as well as IPCC global climate
G (Fall) (Subject meets with 12.346J, ESD.046J) model simulations.
2-4-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: None K. Karnauskas
G (Fall)
Introduces the atmospheric chemistry involved
3-0-6 12.862 Coastal Physical Oceanography
in climate change, air pollution, and ozone
P L A N E T A R Y
Prereq: 12.800
depletion using a combination of interac- See description under subject ESD.110J.
tive laboratory and field studies and simple N. Selin
computer models. Uses instruments for trace
gas and aerosol measurements and methods for 12.848J Global Climate Change: Economics,
inferring fundamental information from these Science, and Policy Introduction to the dynamics of flow over the
measurements. Students taking the graduate (Same subject as 15.023J, ESD.128J) continental shelf, emphasizing both theory and
version complete different assignments. (Subject meets with 12.348J, 15.026J) observations. Content varies somewhat accord-
A N D
R. Prinn, S. Ono, K. Dryer Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); 5.60; 14.01 or 15.010; ing to student and staff interests. Possible topics
or permission of instructor include fronts, buoyant plumes, surface and
12.842 Climate Physics and Chemistry Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered bottom boundary layers, wind-driven upwelling,
(Subject meets with 12.301) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) coastal-trapped waves, internal waves, quasi-
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), 18.03, or permission of 3-0-6 steady flows, high-latitude shelf processes,
instructor tides, and shelf-open ocean interactions.
G (Fall) WHOI Staff
R. G. Prinn
12.863 Advanced Topics in Coastal Physical
Introduction to climate studies, including 12.849 Mechanisms and Models of the Global
Oceanography
beginnings of the solar system, time scales, Carbon Cycle (New)
and climate in human history; methods for (Subject meets with 12.349)
detecting climate change, including proxies, Prereq: Permission of instructor
E A R T H ,

ice cores, instrumental records, and time series G (Spring)
analysis; physical and chemical processes in 3-0-9
climate, including primordial atmosphere, ozone More specialized topics in the dynamics of flow
Addresses changes in the ocean, terrestrial
chemistry, carbon and oxygen cycles, and heat over the continental shelf, including coastal-
biosphere and rocks modulation of atmospheric
and water budgets; internal feedback mecha- trapped waves, wind-driving, and mean flows.
carbon dioxide on timescales from months to
nisms, including ice, aerosols, water vapor, Emphasis on the relationship between theory
millions of years. Includes feedbacks between
clouds, and ocean circulation; climate forcing, and observations. Instrumentation and the ap-
carbon cycle and climate. Combines hands-on
including orbital variations, volcanism, plate plication of statistical techniques also covered.
data analysis with the formulation of simple
tectonics, and solar variability; climate models WHOI Staff
models rooted in basic physical, chemical and
and mechanisms of variability, including energy
biological principles. Students create individual
balance, coupled models, and global ocean and 12.866 Theory of the General Circulation of the
"toy" global carbon cycle models. Students
atmosphere models; and outstanding problems. Ocean
taking graduate version complete different as-
Students taking the graduate version complete Prereq: 12.800, 12.801, 12.802
signments.
different assignments. G (Fall)
M. Follows
C. Wunsch, E. Boyle, K. Emanuel 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
12.860 Climate Variability and Diagnostics A review of wind-driven circulation, and the
12.844J Modeling and Assessment for Policy
Prereq: Permission of instructor development of the baroclinic theory of the
G (Spring) wind-driven circulation. Potential vorticity homo-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit henization and the ventilated thermocline. Wind-
G (Spring)
driven circulation with continuous stratification,
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Practical insight into characteristics and
subduction/obduction. Equatorial thermocline
mechanisms of climate variability from regional
See description under subject ESD.864J. and its relation to ENSO. Decadal climate vari-
to global scale in the modern world with ap-
Staff ability. Thermohaline circulation and variability.
plications to past and future climates. Major
Abyssal circulation. Mixing and energetics of the
emphasis is placed on the salient features of the
12.845J Sustainability Science and Engineering oceanic general circulation.
mean climate system and their dominant modes
(Same subject as ESD.120J) R. X. Huang (WHOI)
of natural variability (e.g., El Nino-Southern
Prereq: None. Coreq: ESD.83 or permission of
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Oscillation, North Atlantic Oscillation) as well

instructor
as observed and projected manifestations of
anthropogenic climate change. Learning is
driven by exploration of data and supplemented
by lectures and published literature. Through
See description under subject ESD.120J. inter-active learning students gain experience
N. Selin
222
12.867 Orbital Forcing in the Climate System 12.950, 12.951 Seminar in Physical 12.S488, 12.S489 Special Seminar in Structural
C O U R S E
Prereq: 12.301 or 12.842; 18.03 or permission Oceanography at MIT Geology
of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) G (Fall, Spring) G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Not offered regularly; consult department Not offered regularly; consult department
3-0-6 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
12
Addresses the phenomena of tidal and solar
insolation (Milankovitch theory) forcing in paral- Topics in physical and dynamical oceanography. Organized lecture or laboratory subject on
lel, using one to illuminate the other. Describes Content varying from term to term. 12.950 is an aspect of structural geology not normally
their roles in the modern and paleoclimate letter-graded. covered in regularly scheduled subjects. 12.488
systems. Uses real records as exercises in the Physical Oceanography Staff is letter-graded.
practical application of time series and modeling Geology and Geochemistry Staff
methods. 12.960, 12.961 Current Research in Physical
C. Wunsch Oceanography at MIT 12.S490, 12.S491 Special Seminar in Geology
Prereq: Permission of instructor and Geochemistry
12.870 Air-Sea Interaction: Boundary Layers G (Fall, Spring, Summer) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: Graduate-level fluid mechanics and a Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
subject on waves, or permission of instructor Can be repeated for credit Not offered regularly; consult department
G (Fall) Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Original investigations, laboratory work, or field-
work in oceanography. 12.960 is letter-graded.
Addresses the interaction of the atmosphere Physical Oceanography Staff Organized lecture or laboratory subject on an
and ocean on temporal scales from seconds aspect of geology or geochemistry not normally
to days and spatial scales from centimeters 12.970, 12.971 Current Research in Physical covered in regularly scheduled subjects. 12.490
to kilometers. Topics include the generation, Oceanography at Woods Hole is letter-graded.
propagation, and decay of surface waves; the Prereq: Permission of instructor Geology and Geochemistry Staff
processes by which mass, heat, momentum, G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
and energy are transported vertically within Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit 12.S492, 12.S493 Special Seminar in
the coupled atmospheric and oceanic bound- Can be repeated for credit Geobiology
ary layers and across the air-sea interface; and Prereq: Permission of instructor
Original investigations, laboratory work, or field
the statistical tools, mathematical models, and G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
work on oceanographic problems. 12.970 is
observational methods that are used to quantify Not offered regularly; consult department
letter-graded.
these processes. Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
WHOI Staff
J. Trowbridge, E. Terray (WHOI) Can be repeated for credit
12.980, 12.981 Current Research in Organized lecture or laboratory subject on an

12.885J Science, Politics, and Environmental
Atmospheric Science aspect of geobiology not normally covered in
Policy
Prereq: Permission of instructor regularly scheduled subjects. 12.492 is letter-
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) graded.
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Geobiology Staff
Prereq: 12.806, 12.807, or permission of
instructor
12.S590, 12.S591 Special Seminar in
G (Fall) Original investigations on problems in atmo-
Geophysics
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit spheric science. 12.980 is letter-graded.
EAPS Staff
Examines the role of science in US and inter- G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
national environmental policymaking. Surveys Not offered regularly; consult department
12.982, 12.983 Current Research in Climate
the methods by which scientists learn about the Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Physics and Chemistry
natural world; the treatment of science by ex- Can be repeated for credit
perts, advocates, the media, and the public and
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Organized lecture or laboratory subject on an
the way science is used in legislative, adminis-
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit aspect of geophysics not normally covered in
trative and judicial decision making. Through
Can be repeated for credit regularly scheduled subjects. 12.S590 is letter-
lectures, group discussions, and written essays,
graded.
students develop a critical understanding of the Original investigations, laboratory work, or
Consult EAPS Education Office
role of science in environmental policy. Potential fieldwork in problems related to climate. 12.982
case studies include fisheries management, is letter-graded
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
ozone depletion, global warming, smog, and en- PAOC faculty

dangered species. Students taking the graduate
version complete different assignments.
S. Solomon, J. Layzer
223 subjects 12.835 to 12.S591

12.S592, 12.S593 Special Seminar in Earth,
S C I E N C E S
Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences Bachelor of Science in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences/
Prereq: Permission of instructor Course 12
G (Fall)
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit General Institute Requirements (GIRs) Subjects
Organized lecture or laboratory subject on an
P L A N E T A R Y
18.03, and 18.034 in the Departmental Program] 2

aspect of the earth sciences, planetary sciences, Laboratory Requirement 1
or astronomy not normally covered in regularly
scheduled subjects. 12.592 is letter-graded.
EAPS Staff
12.S680, 12.S681 Special Seminar in Planetary
Science
A N D
Prereq: Permission of instructor PLUS Departmental Program Units

G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Subject names below are followed by credit units, and by prerequisites, if any (corequisites in italics).
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Core Material:
Can be repeated for credit 12.001 Introduction to Geology, 12, REST
12.002 Introduction to Geophysics and Planetary Science, 12, REST; Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
12.003 Introduction to Atmosphere, Ocean, and Climate Dynamics, 12, REST; Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR)
Organized lecture or laboratory subject on an
12.009 Theoretical Environmental Analysis, 12; Physics I (GIR); 18.03
aspect of planetary science not normally covered
in regularly scheduled subjects. 12.S680 is or
letter-graded. 18.034 Differential Equations, 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR)
Planetary Science Staff 12.TIP Thesis Preparation, 6

12.ThU Undergraduate Thesis (at least 6 units), CI‑M; 12.TIP
12.S990, 12.S991 Special Subject in Laboratory/Field Subjects: 12–18

E A R T H ,
One of the following:

Atmospheric Science 12.115 Field Geology II, 12, LAB; 12.113, 12.114
Prereq: Permission of instructor and
12.116 Field Geology Analysis, 6, CI-M; 12.115
12.221 Field Geophysics, 6
and
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit 12.222 Field Geophysics Analysis, 6, CI‑M; 12.221
Can be repeated for credit 12.307 Weather and Climate Laboratory, 15, LAB, CI‑M; Calculus II (GIR), Physics I (GIR)
12.335 Experimental Atmospheric Chemistry, 12, LAB, CI‑M; Chemistry (GIR)
Organized lecture or laboratory subject on an 12.410J Observational Techniques of Optical Astronomy, 15, LAB, CI‑M; 8.282*; 8.03
aspect of atmospheric science not normally cov-
The remainder of the program consists of 60 units from either the Discipline or Supporting Science subjects;
ered in regularly scheduled subjects. 12.S990 is no more than 36 units can be from Supporting Science. The program of study must be approved by the
letter-graded. student’s academic advisor and the undergraduate committee of the department. 60
PAOC Staff Discipline Subjects

12.005 Applications of Continuum Mechanics to Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, 12; Physics II (GIR),
Calculus II (GIR); 18.03
12.S992, 12.S993 Special Subject in Climate 12.006J Nonlinear Dynamics: Chaos, 12; Physics II (GIR), 18.03*
Physics and Chemistry 12.007 Geobiology: History of Life on Earth, 12
12.008 Classical Mechanics: A Computational Approach, 12; Physics I (GIR), 18.03, permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor 12.021 Earth Science, Energy, and the Environment, 12; Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
G (Fall) 12.086 Modeling Environmental Complexity, 12; 18.03
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit 12.102 Environmental Earth Science, 12, REST
12.104 Geochemistry of the Earth and Planets, 12; Calculus II (GIR)
Can be repeated for credit 12.108 Structure of Earth Materials, 12; Chemistry (GIR)
12.109 Petrology, 15; 12.108
Organized lecture or laboratory subject on an 12.113 Structural Geology, 12; 12.001
12.114 Field Geology I, 6; 12.108*, 12.113
aspect of climate not normally covered in the
12.119 Analytical Techniques for Studying Environmental and Geologic Samples, 12, LAB
regularly scheduled subjects. 12.S992 is letter- 12.120 Environmental Earth Science Field Course, 6; permission of instructor
graded. 12.158 Molecular Biogeochemistry, 9; permission of instructor
12.163 Geomorphology, 12; 12.001, Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR); or permission of instructor
PAOC Staff 12.170 Essentials of Geology, 12; Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR); or permission of instructor
12.201 Essentials of Geophysics, 12; Physics II (GIR), 18.03
12.207 Nonlinear Dynamics: Continuum Systems, 12; 12.006J*
12.213 Alternate Energy Sources, 6
12.214 Environmental Geophysics, 12; 18.03
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
12.301 Past and Present Climate, 12; Chemistry (GIR)*

12.306 Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry, 12; 5.61*
12.310 An Introduction to Weather Forecasting, 6; Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR)
12.333 Atmospheric and Ocean Circulations, 12; 12.003
12.336J Air Pollution, 12; 18.03
12.338 Aerosol and Cloud Microphysics, 12; 12.335*
12.385 Environmental Science and Society, 12; 12.306
224
C O U R S E
12.340 Global Warming Science, 12; Physics I (GIR)*, 5.60
12.348J Global Climate Change: Economics, Science, and Policy, 9; Calculus II (GIR), 5.60, 14.01*; or
12.420 Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System, 12; 12.002*
12.425 Extrasolar Planets: Physics and Detection Techniques, 12, REST; Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR)
12.43J Space Systems Engineering, 12; permission of department
12.431J Space Systems Development I, 12, LAB; 16.83J
12
Supporting Science Subjects
1.060B Fluid Mechanics II, 6, 1.060A*
1.061A Transport Processes in the Environment I, 6; 1.060A
1.061B Transport Processes in the Environment II, 6; 1.061B
1.080B Environmental Chemistry II, 6; 1.080A
or
5.03 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry I, 12; 5.12
5.61 Physical Chemistry, 12, REST; Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
6.0001 Introduction to Computer Science Programming in Python, 12
7.03 Genetics,12, REST; Biology (GIR)
7.21 Microbial Physiology, 12; 7.03, 7.05
8.04 Quantum Physics I, 12, REST; 8.03*, 18.03*
8.044 Statistical Physics I, 12; 8.03, 18.03
8.07 Electromagnetism II, 12; 8.03, 18.03
8.09 Classical Mechanics III, 12; Physics I (GIR)
8.21 Physics of Energy, 12, REST; Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
12.010 Computational Methods of Scientific Programming, 12; Calculus II (GIR), Physics I (GIR)
12.012 Matlab, Statistics, Regression, Signal Processing, 12; 18.06
12.320J Introduction to Hydrology, 12; 1.060; 1.061, 1.106
18.04 Complex Variables with Applications, 12; Calculus II (GIR),18.03*
18.05 Introduction to Probability and Statistics, 12, REST; Calculus I (GIR)
18.100 Real Analysis I, 12; Calculus II (GIR), 18.03*
18.311 Principles of Applied Mathematics, 12; Calculus II (GIR), 18.03*
Students with appropriate interests may substitute two subjects in urban planning, economics, policy, or
management for subjects in the Supporting Science category.
Departmental Program Units That Also Satisfy the GIRs 36

Notes
(1) The combination of 6.0001 and 6.0002 counts as a REST subject.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
225 subjects 12.S592 to 12.S993

COURSE 14 ECONOMICS
GENERAL ECONOMICS AND macroeconomics and illustrates principles with the long run to government finances in the inter-
THEORY the experience of the US and foreign economies. mediate run and economic stability in the short
Taught in two formats—lecture/recitation and run. Many economic models used today are
14.003 Microeconomic Theory and Public Policy recitation only—each with 3 sessions per week. surveyed. Requires a substantial research paper
(Subject meets with 14.03) Same content and exams. on the economics of long-run economic growth.
Prereq: 14.01 Fall: P. Willen A. Simsek
G (Fall, Spring) Spring: J. Poterba
4-0-8 14.08 Technical Topics in Economics
14.03 Microeconomic Theory and Public Policy Prereq: 14.01
Applies microeconomic theory to analysis of (Subject meets with 14.003) U (Fall, Spring)
public policy. Builds from microeconomic model Prereq: 14.01 4-0-8
of consumer behavior; extends to operation of U (Fall, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
single and multiple markets and analysis of why 4-0-8 HASS-S
markets sometimes fail. Empirical examples to Considers technical issues of current research
evaluate theory, focusing on the casual effects Applies microeconomic theory to analysis of interest in economics.
of policy interventions on economic outcomes. public policy. Builds from microeconomic model Consult Department Headquarters
Topics include minimum wages and employ- of consumer behavior; extends to operation of
ment, food stamps and consumer welfare, eco- single and multiple markets and analysis of why 14.09 Reading Seminar in Economics
nomics of risk and safety regulation, the value of markets sometimes fail. Empirical examples to Prereq: 14.04, 14.06
education, and gains from international trade. evaluate theory, focusing on the casual effects of U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Graduate students are expected to complete policy interventions on economic outcomes. Top- Units arranged [P/D/F]
additional assignments. ics include minimum wages and employment, Can be repeated for credit
Fall: D. Autor food stamps and consumer welfare, economics 14.10 Reading Seminar in Economics
Spring: N. Agarwal of risk and safety regulation, the value of educa- Prereq: 14.04, 14.06
tion, and gains from international trade. U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
14.01 Principles of Microeconomics Fall: D. Autor Units arranged
Prereq: None Spring: N. Agarwal Can be repeated for credit
U (Fall, Spring) Reading and discussion of particular topics in
3-0-9 HASS-S 14.04 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
economics. Open to undergraduate students by
Prereq: 14.01, Calculus II (GIR)
Introduces microeconomic concepts and analy- arrangement with individual faculty members.
U (Fall)
sis, supply and demand analysis, theories of the Consult Department Headquarters.
4-0-8 HASS-S
firm and individual behavior, competition and A. Mikushera
monopoly, and welfare economics. Applications Analysis of consumer and producer decisions
to problems of current economic policy. Taught including analysis of competitive and monopo- 14.11 Topics in Economics
in two formats—lecture/recitation and recita- listic markets. Price-based partial and general Prereq: 14.01
tion only—each with 3 sessions per week. Same equilibrium analysis. Introduction to game theory U (Fall)
content and exams. as a foundation for the strategic analysis of eco- 4-0-8 HASS-S
Fall: J. Gruber nomic situations. Imperfect competition, dynamic Can be repeated for credit
Spring: J. Harris games among firms. Failures of general equilib-
Considers issues of current research interest in
rium theory and their resolutions: externalities,
economics.
14.02 Principles of Macroeconomics public goods, incomplete information settings,
M. Hoffman, E. Yoeli
Prereq: None signaling, screening, insurance, alternative mar-
U (Fall, Spring) ket mechanisms, auctions, design of markets.
14.12 Economic Applications of Game Theory
3-0-9 HASS-S J. Toikka
Prereq: 14.01; 14.03, 6.041 or permission of
Provides an overview of macroeconomic issues: instructor
14.05 Intermediate Macroeconomics
the determination of output, employment, U (Fall)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: 14.01, 14.02

unemployment, interest rates, and inflation. 4-0-8 HASS-S
U (Fall)
Monetary and fiscal policies are discussed. 4-0-8 HASS-S Analysis of strategic behavior in multi-person
Important current policy debates such as the
economic settings. Introduction to solution
sub-prime crisis, social security, the public Uses the tools of macroeconomics to study vari-
concepts, such as rationalizability, backwards
debt, and international economic issues are ous macroeconomic policy problems in depth.
induction, Nash equilibrium, subgame-perfect
critically explored. Introduces basic models of The problems range from economic growth in
226
equilibrium, and sequential equilibrium, with prediction markets, financial markets, and organ 14.147 Topics in Game Theory
C O U R S E
a strong emphasis on the assumptions behind exchange clearinghouses. Prereq: 14.126
these solution concepts. Issues of incomplete P. Pathak G (Spring)
information, such as signaling and reputation 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
formation. Applications drawn from microeco- 14.126 Game Theory
Advanced subject on topics of current research
nomics and political economy. Prereq: 14.122
14
interest.
M. Yildiz G (Spring)
M. Manea, A. Wolitzky
14.121 Microeconomic Theory I
Rigorous investigation of the evolutionary and 14.15J Networks
epistemic foundations of solution concepts, (Same subject as 6.207J)
G (Fall; first half of term)
such as rationalizability and Nash equilibrium. Prereq: 6.041 or 14.30
Covers classical topics, such as repeated games, U (Spring)
Covers consumer and producer theory, markets bargaining, and supermodular games as well 4-0-8 HASS-S
and competition, and general equilibrium. Cov- as new topics such as global games, heteroge-
Highlights common principles that permeate the
ers the tools of identification in price and gen- neous priors, psychological games, and games
functioning of diverse technological, economic
eral equilibrium theory, the fundamental welfare without expected utility maximization. Applica-
and social networks. Utilizes three sets of tools
theorems, aggregation, and applications. Enroll- tions provided when available.
for analyzing networks—random graph models,
ment limited; preference to PhD students. M. Yildiz
optimization, and game theory—to study infor-
P. Pathak
mational and learning cascades; economic and
14.129 Advanced Contract Theory
financial networks; social influence networks;
14.122 Microeconomic Theory II Prereq: 14.121, 14.281, or permission of
formation of social groups; communication
Prereq: 14.121, permission of instructor instructor
networks and the Internet; consensus and gos-
G (Fall; second half of term) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
siping; spread and control of epidemics; control
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring; second half
and use of energy networks; and biological
of term)
Introduction to game theory. Topics include nor- networks.
mal form and extensive form games, and games Consult D. Acemoglu, M. Dahleh
with incomplete information. Enrollment limited. Recent developments in contract theory.
G. Ellison Includes advanced models of moral hazard, 14.16 Strategy and Information
adverse selection, mechanism design and Prereq: 14.12 or permission of instructor
14.123 Microeconomic Theory III incomplete contracts with applications to theory U (Spring)
Prereq: 14.121, 14.122, permission of instructor of the firm, organizational design, and financial 4-0-8 HASS-S
G (Spring) structure.
Begins with a rigorous overview of the main
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Consult R. Townsend
equilbrium concepts for non-cooperative games
Models of individual decision-making under in normal and extensive form, with complete or
14.137J Psychology and Economics
certainty and uncertainty. Additional topics in incomplete information. Defines and explores
game theory. Enrollment limited. properties of iterated dominance, rationaliz-
Prereq: None
M. Yildiz ability, Nash equilibrium, subgame perfection,
G (Spring)
perfect Bayesian equilibrium, and sequential,
4-0-8
14.124 Microeconomic Theory IV perfect and proper equilibria. Introduces solu-
Prereq: 14.123, permission of instructor Examines "psychology appreciation" for eco- tion concepts for cooperative games and studies
G (Spring) nomics students. Aims to enhance knowledge non-cooperative implementations. Other topics
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and intuition about psychological processes include matching and allocation problems, auc-
in areas relevant to economics. Increases tions and mechanism design, and reputation.
Decision-making under uncertainty, information
understanding of psychology as an experimental Bargaining and networks are recurring themes.
economics, incentive and contract theory. Enroll-
discipline, with its own distinct rules and style of M. Manea
ment limited.
argument. Topics include self-knowledge, cogni-
B. Holmstrom
tive dissonance, self-deception, emotions, social 14.19 Market Design
norms, self-control, learning, mental accounting, Prereq: 14.04
14.125 Market Design
memory, individual and group behavior, and Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Prereq: 14.124
some personality and psycho-analytic models. Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
G (Spring)
Within each of these topics, we showcase effec- 4-0-8 HASS-S
tive and central experiments and discuss their
Covers the design and operation of organized
role in the development of psychological theory.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Theory and practice of market design, building

markets, building on ideas from microeconomic
on ideas from microeconomics, game theory Term paper required.
and game theory. Topics may include mecha-
and mechanism design. Prominent case studies D. Prelec
nism design, auctions, matching markets, and
include auctions, labor markets, school choice,
other resource allocation problems.
Consult P. Pathak
227 subjects 14.003 to 14.19

14.191 Independent Research Paper INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION group purchasing, price search, and advertis-
E C O N O M I C S
Prereq: Permission of instructor ing on the internet. Empirical project and paper
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 14.20 Industrial Organization and Competitive required.
0-12-0 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Strategy S. Ellison
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: 14.01
U (Spring) 14.271 Industrial Organization I
Under supervision of a faculty member approved
4-0-8 HASS-S Prereq: 14.04
by Graduate Registration Officer, student writes
G (Fall)
a substantial, probably publishable research pa- Analyzes the behavior and performance of firms 5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
per. Must be completed by the end of a student's in markets, with a particular focus on strategic
second year to satisfy the departmental minor interactions. Topics include monopoly power, Covers theoretical and empirical work dealing
requirement. behavior of firms in oligopoly markets, static and with the structure, behavior, and performance of
N. Rose dynamic measurement of market performance, firms and markets and core issues in antitrust.
pricing and product choice decisions, advertis- Topics include: the organization of the firm,
14.193 Advanced Seminar in Economics ing, research and development, and theory of monopoly, price discrimination, oligopoly, and
Prereq: 14.121, 14.451 the firm. Requires attendance and team partici- auctions. Theoretical and empirical work are
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) pation in a Competitive Strategy Game. integrated in each area.
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit N. Rose G. Ellison
14.21 Health Economics 14.272 Industrial Organization II
Reading and discussion of current topics in eco-
nomics. Open to advanced graduate students
U (Spring) G (Spring)
by arrangement with individual members of the
staff.
M. Piore Applies theoretical and empirical tools of eco- A continuation of 14.271. Topics covered include
nomics to problems of health and medical care horizontal mergers and demand estimation, ver-
14.195 Reading Seminar in Economics delivery. Concentrates on selected topics such tical integration and vertical restraints, natural
Prereq: 14.121 as decision-making under uncertainty, cost- monopoly and its regulation, public enterprise,
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) benefit analysis, health insurance, physician political economy of regulation, network access
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit remuneration, government regulation, health pricing, deregulation of telecommunications,
Can be repeated for credit care systems of developing countries, and the electric power, cable television, transportation
economics of AIDS. sectors, and risk and environmental regulation.
Reading and discussion of current topics in eco-
J. E. Harris N. Rose, M. Whinston
nomics. Open to advanced graduate students
by arrangement with individual members of the
14.26 Economics of Incentives: Theory and 14.273 Advanced Topics in Industrial
staff.
Applications Organization
Staff
U (Fall) G (Spring)
14.197 Independent Research
Prereq: None
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Rigorous introduction to the economic theory of Studies current research in industrial organiza-
Units arranged [P/D/F] incentives in conjunction with a wide range of tion, focusing on specific topics that vary from
Can be repeated for credit applications. These include, among others, the year to year.
optimal design of sales and CEO compensation N. Agarwal
Under supervision of a faculty member approved
schemes; the impact of incentives on risk-taking
by Graduate Registration Officer, student con-
and innovation; the analysis of venture capital 14.281 Contract Economics
ducts independent research.
and other forms of financing; and the implica- Prereq: 14.124
N. Rose
tions of informational asymmetries among G (Fall)
participants for the functioning of markets. 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
14.198, 14.199 Teaching Introductory
B. Holmstrom, H. Rantakari
Economics Covers theoretical research on contracts in
Prereq: None static as well as dynamic settings. Emphasis
14.27 Economics and E-Commerce
G (Fall, Spring) is on canonical models in contracting (agency
Prereq: 14.01; 6.041 or 14.30
2-0-2 [P/D/F] theory, mechanism design, incomplete contract-
U (Fall)
Can be repeated for credit ing) illustrated by major areas of application
4-0-8 HASS-S
(e.g. compensation, labor and capital markets,
Required of teaching assistants in introductory
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Uses theoretical economic models and empirical property rights, organizational design, corporate
economics (14.01 and 14.02), under supervision
evidence to help understand the growth and finance).
of the faculty member in charge of the subject.
future of e-commerce. Economic models help J. Toikka
14.198: J. Gruber, J. Harris
frame class discussions of, among other topics,
14.199: P. Willen, J. Poterba
content provision, privacy, piracy, sales taxation,
228
14.282 Introduction to Organizational 14.300 Introduction to Statistical Methods in 14.381 Statistical Method in Economics
C O U R S E
Economics Economics (New) Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), permission of instructor
Prereq: 14.124 (Subject meets with 14.30) G (Fall)
G (Fall) Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) 5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Introduction to probability and statistics as
4-0-8
14
Begins with survey of contract theory for organi- background for advanced econometrics and
zational economists, then introduces the main Self-contained introduction to probability and introduction to the linear regression model.
areas of the field, including the boundary of the statistics with some economic applications. Covers elements of probability theory; sampling
firm; decision-making, employment, structures Elements of probability theory, sampling theory, theory; asymptotic approximations; decision-
and processes in organizations; and organiza- statistical estimation, and hypothesis testing. theory approach to statistical estimation
tions other than firms. Graduate students are expected to complete focusing on regression, hypothesis testing;
M. Whinston additional assignments. and maximum-likelihood methods. Includes
Consult Department Headquarters simple and multiple regression, estimation and
14.283 Advanced Topics in Organizational hypothesis testing. Illustrations from economics
Economics I 14.32 Econometrics and application of these concepts to economic
Prereq: 14.282 Prereq: 14.30 problems. Enrollment limited.
G (Spring; first half of term) U (Fall, Spring) A. Galichon, A. Mikusheva
14.382 Econometrics
Builds on the work done in 14.282 to develop Introduction to econometric models and tech-
more in-depth analysis of topics in the field. niques, emphasizing regression. Advanced top-
G (Spring)
B. Holmstrom ics include instrumental variables, measurement
error, and limited dependent variable models.
14.284 Advanced Topics in Organizational Includes problem sets. May not count toward Regression analysis, focusing on departures
Economics II HASS requirement. from the standard Gauss-Markov assumptions,
Prereq: 14.282 Fall: A. Mikusheva and simultaneous equations. Regression topics
G (Spring; second half of term) Spring: J. Angrist include heteroskedasticity, serial correla-
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit tion, and errors in variables, generalized least
14.33 Research and Communication squares, nonlinear regression, and limited de-
Builds on the work done in 14.282 to develop
in Economics: Topics, Methods, and pendent variable models. Covers identification
more in-depth analysis of topics in the field.
Implementation and estimation of linear and nonlinear simulta-
Consult Department Headquarters
Prereq: 14.04, 14.05, 14.32 neous equations models. Economic applications
U (Fall, Spring) are discussed. Enrollment limited.
3-4-5 Institute LAB V. Chernozhukov
STATISTICS AND
ECONOMETRICS Exposes students to the process of conducting
14.384 Time Series Analysis
independent research in empirical economics
14.30 Introduction to Statistical Methods in and effectively communicating the results of the
G (Fall)
Economics research. Emphasizes econometric analysis of
(Subject meets with 14.300) an assigned economic question and culminates
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) in each student choosing an original topic, Studies theory and application of time series
U (Fall) performing appropriate analysis, and delivering methods in econometrics, including spectral
4-0-8 REST oral and written project reports. analysis, estimation with stationary and non-
Fall: H. Williams stationary processes, VARs, factor models, unit
Self-contained introduction to probability and Spring: S. Ellison roots, cointegration, estimation of DSGE models,
statistics with some economic applications. and Bayesian methods. Enrollment limited.
Elements of probability theory, sampling theory, 14.36 Advanced Econometrics A. Mikusheva
statistical estimation, and hypothesis testing. Prereq: 14.30, 14.32
Students taking graduate version complete U (Spring) 14.385 Nonlinear Econometric Analysis
additional assignments. May not count toward 4-0-8 Prereq: 14.382 or permission of instructor
HASS requirement. G (Fall)
Consult Department Headquarters Covers a range of topics including duration
models, discrete choice models, differenti-
ated product models, count models and other Studies micro-econometric models, including
advanced models that are used in a wide variety large sample theory for estimation and hypoth-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
of applications in applied microeconomics, esis testing, generalized method of moments,

financial economics, and business economics. estimation of censored and truncated specifica-
Mastery of one or more techniques taught in tions, quantile regression, structural estimation,
class demonstrated through the completion of nonparametric and semiparametric estimation,
an econometrics paper. panel data, bootstrapping, and simulation
A. Galichon
229 subjects 14.191 to 14.385

methods. Methods illustrated with economic For additional related subjects in statistics, see: environmental regulations and to evaluate a se-
E C O N O M I C S
applications. Enrollment limited. Civil and Environmental Engineering: 1.151, ries of current policy questions regarding air and
V. Chernozhukov, W. Newey 1.155, 1.202J, 1.203J, 1.205J water pollution, the costs of climate change in
the US and abroad, and whether there is a "race
14.386 New Econometric Methods Electrical Engineering and Computer Science: to the bottom" in environmental regulation. Stu-
Prereq: 14.382 6.041, 6.231, 6.245, 6.262, 6.431, 6.432, and dents help design and execute a research proj-
G (Spring) 6.435 ect that tests whether air pollution causes infant
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit mortality. Students taking the graduate version
Management: 15.034, 15.061, 15.065, 15.070, complete additional assignments. Completion of
Focuses on recent developments in economet-
15.075, 15.076, 15.098, and 15.306 14.30 recommended.
rics, especially structural estimation. Topics in-
clude nonseparable models, models of imperfect
Mathematics: 18.05, 18.175, 18.177, 18.440,
competition, auction models, duration models,
18.441, 18.443, 18.445, 18.458, and 18.465 14.43J Energy Decisions, Markets, and Policies
and nonlinear panel data. Results illustrated
with economic applications.
See also: 2.061, 2.830, 5.70, 5.72, 7.02, 8.044, 21A.415J)
V. Chernozhukov, A. Galichon
8.08, 10.816, 11.220, 11.221, 16.322, 17.872, Prereq: 14.01, 15.016, or permission of
17.874, 22.38, HST.191, and MAS.622J. instructor
14.387 Applied Econometrics
Prereq: 14.382
G (Fall)
NATIONAL INCOME AND 4-0-8 HASS-S
FINANCE See description under subject 15.031J.
Covers core econometric ideas and widely used
D. Lessard, R. Schmalensee, S. Silbey,
empirical modeling strategies. Course typically 14.41 Public Finance and Public Policy C. Warshaw
begins with regression and instrumental vari- Prereq: 14.01
ables, then moves on to discussion of differenc- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 14.44J Energy Economics and Policy
es-in-differences and regression discontinuity Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) (Same subject as 15.037J)
methods. Concludes with discussion of standard 4-0-8 HASS-S Prereq: 14.01
errors, focusing on issues such as clustering and
Explores the role of government in the economy, U (Spring)
serial correlation.
applying tools of basic microeconomics to 4-0-8 HASS-S
J. Angrist
answer important policy questions such as Credit cannot also be received for 14.444,
government response to global warming, school 15.038
14.389 Econometrics Paper
Prereq: 14.382 or 14.32 choice by K-12 students, Social Security versus Analyzes business and public policy issues in
G (IAP) private retirement savings accounts, government energy markets and in the environmental mar-
0-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit versus private health insurance, setting income kets to which they are closely tied. Examines the
tax rates for individuals and corporations. economic determinants of industry structure and
Paper in econometrics required of all PhD candi- Consult J. Gruber evolution of competition among firms in these
dates. Paper due at the end of IAP.
industries. Investigates successful and unsuc-
J. Hausman 14.416J Introduction to Financial Economics cessful strategies for entering new markets and
(Same subject as 15.416J) competing in existing markets. Industries stud-
14.391 Workshop in Economic Research Prereq: 14.121, 14.122 ied include oil, natural gas, coal, electricity, and
Prereq: 14.124, 14.454 G (Fall) transportation. Topics include climate change
G (Fall) 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and environmental policy, the role of specula-
tion in energy markets, the political economy of
Can be repeated for credit See description under subject 15.416J.
energy policies, and market power and antitrust.
14.392 Workshop in Economic Research S. A. Ross
Two team-based simulation games, representing
Prereq: 14.124, 14.454
the world oil market and a deregulated electric-
G (Spring) 14.42 Environmental Policy and Economics
ity market, act to cement the concepts covered
2-0-10 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Subject meets with 14.420)
in lecture. Students taking graduate version
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: 14.01
complete additional assignments. Limited to 60.
U (Spring)
Develops research ability of students through C. Knittel
4-0-8 HASS-S
intensive discussion of dissertation research as 14.420 Environmental Policy and Economics
it proceeds, individual or group research proj- 14.440J Advanced Financial Economics I
ects, and critical appraisal of current reported (Same subject as 15.440J)
Prereq: 14.01
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
research. Workshops divided into various fields, Prereq: 15.416

G (Spring)
depending on interest and size. G (Fall)
Consult N. Rose 5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Investigates the proper role of government in the
regulation of the environment. Explores the tools
H. Chen, L. Kogan
necessary to estimate the costs and benefits of
230
14.441J Advanced Financial Economics II 14.451 Dynamic Optimization Methods with the factors that lead to substantial periods of
C O U R S E
(Same subject as 15.441J) Applications economic stagnation. Enrollment limited.
Prereq: 14.121, 14.122, or 15.416J Prereq: 14.06, permission of instructor R. Caballero
G (Spring) G (Fall; first half of term)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 14.461 Advanced Macroeconomics I
Prereq: 14.122, 14.452
14
See description under subject 15.441J. Provides an introduction to dynamic optimiza-
G (Fall)
Staff tion methods, including discrete-time dynamic
programming in non-stochastic and stochastic
14.442J Advanced Financial Economics III environments, and continuous time methods Advanced subject in macroeconomics that seeks
(Same subject as 15.442J) including the Pontryagin maximum principle. to bring students to the research frontier. Topics
Prereq: 14.382, 15.416J, or permission of Applications may include the Ramsey model, ir- vary from year to year, covering a wide spectrum
instructor reversible investment models, and consumption of classical and recent research. Topics may
G (Spring) choices under uncertainty. Enrollment limited. include business cycles, optimal monetary and
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit A. Simsek tax policy, monetary economics, banking, and
financial constraints on investment and incom-
14.452 Economic Growth plete markets.
Staff
Prereq: 14.451, permission of instructor D. Acemoglu, A. Burstein
G (Fall; second half of term)
14.444J Energy Economics and Policy
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 14.462 Advanced Macroeconomics II
Prereq: 14.461
Prereq: 14.01 Introduces the sources and modeling of eco-
G (Spring)
G (Spring) nomic growth and income differences across na-
4-0-8 tions. Topics include an introduction to dynamic
Credit cannot also be received for 14.44, 15.037 general equilibrium theory, the neoclassical Advanced topics on business cycles and crises;
growth model, overlapping generations, deter- informational frictions; coordination problems;
Theoretical and empirical perspectives on indi-
minants of technological progress, endogenous global games; DSGE models; financial frictions.
vidual and industrial demand for energy, energy
growth models, measurement of technological I. Werning
supply, energy markets, and public policies af-
progress, the role of human capital in economic
fecting energy markets. Discusses aspects of the
growth, and growth in a global economy. Enroll- 14.471 Public Economics I
oil, natural gas, electricity, and nuclear power
ment limited. Prereq: 14.04
sectors. Examines energy tax, price regulation,
D. Acemoglu G (Fall)
deregulation, energy efficiency and policies
for controlling pollution and CO2 emissions.
14.453 Economic Fluctuations
Students taking the graduate version complete Theory and evidence on government taxation
additional assignments. Limited to 60. policy. Topics include tax incidence; optimal tax
C. Knittel theory; the effect of taxation on labor supply and
savings; taxation and corporate behavior; and
14.45 Financial Economics Investigation of why aggregate economic activity tax expenditure policy.
Prereq: 14.03 or 14.04; 14.32 fluctuates, and the role of policy in affecting J. Poterba, I. Werning
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered fluctuations. Topics include the link between
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) monetary policy and output, the economic cost 14.472 Public Economics II
4-0-8 HASS-S of aggregate fluctuations, the costs and benefits Prereq: 14.471
of price stability, and the role of central banks. G (Spring)
Self-contained introduction to the theory of
Introduction to real business cycle and new 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
investment decisions under uncertainty. Topics
Keynesian models. Enrollment limited.
include interest rates, net present value, fixed Theory and evidence on government expenditure
I. Werning
income securities, the term structure of interest policy and on regulatory and tax responses to
rates, portfolio separation theorems, capital problems of market failure. Topics include social
14.454 Economic Crises
asset pricing models, factor models, risk neutral insurance programs such as social security and
pricing, valuation of options, and intertemporal unemployment insurance; health care policy;
consumption and investment models. Empha- cost-benefit analysis in the context of climate
sis on empirical implementation of theoretical change; externalities, public goods, measure-
concepts. Introduction to current macroeconomic concerns ment of willingness to pay for non-market goods;
Consult V. Chernozhukov with particular emphasis on medium-run environmental policy, including climate policies;
economic fluctuations, economic crises, and the redistribution and the welfare state.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
role of asset markets. Topics include the expla- A. Finkelstein

nation of high chronic unemployment in some
nations, the source of modern liquidity crises,
the origin and end of speculative bubbles, and
231 subjects 14.386 to 14.472

14.473 Public Policy in Health Economics the graduate version complete additional as- 14.662 Labor Economics II
E C O N O M I C S
Prereq: 14.122 signments. Prereq: 14.64 or 15.660

G (Spring) Consult W. Wheaton G (Spring)
14.581 International Economics I
Theory and evidence on the economics of the Theory and evidence on the determinants
Prereq: 14.04
health care sector. Particular focus on the of earnings levels, inequality, intergenera-
G (Spring)
causes and consequences of rising health ex- tional mobility, skill demands, and employment
penditures; technological change and productiv- structure. Particular focus on the determinants
ity in the health care sector; and the impact of Theory of international trade and foreign invest- of worker- and firm-level productivity; and the
health insurance. ment with applications in commercial policy. roles played by supply, demand, institutions,
H. Williams A. Costinot technology and trade in the evolving distribution
of income.
14.582 International Economics II D. Autor, H. Williams
INTERNATIONAL, Prereq: 14.06
INTERREGIONAL, AND G (Fall)
URBAN ECONOMICS 5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ECONOMIC HISTORY
Covers international capital flows, exchange rate
14.51 Urban and Regional Economics fluctuations, global capital markets, emerging 14.70J Medieval Economic History in
(Subject meets with 1.283J, 11.410J, 14.573J, markets, crises, sovereign debt, international Comparative Perspective
ESD.191J) financial architecture, and bubbles. (Same subject as 21H.134J)
Prereq: 14.04, 14.32 A. Burstein, I. Werning Prereq: None
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H
3-0-9 HASS-S
LABOR ECONOMICS AND See description under subject 21H.134J.
Focuses on the theory of urban land and housing INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS A. McCants, S. Ostrow
markets, and the spatial development of cities.
Examines the roles played by transportation 14.64 Labor Economics and Public Policy 14.73 The Challenge of World Poverty
systems and local governments in shaping Prereq: 14.30 or permission of instructor Prereq: None
urban location patterns. Discusses interregional Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
competition, economic development, and the Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
migration of labor and capital. Students taking 4-0-8 HASS-S 4-0-8 HASS-S
the graduate version complete additional as-
Provides an introduction to the labor market, Designed for students who are interested in
signments.
how it functions, and the important role it plays the challenge posed by massive and persis-
Consult W. Wheaton
in people's lives world-wide. Topics include tent world poverty. Examines extreme poverty
supply and demand, minimum wages, labor over time to see if it is no longer a threat, why
14.54 International Trade
market effects of social insurance and welfare some countries grow fast and others fall further
Prereq: 14.01, 14.02
programs, the collective bargaining relationship, behind, if growth or foreign aid help the poor,
U (Fall)
discrimination, human capital, and unemploy- what we can do about corruption, if markets or
4-0-8 HASS-S
ment. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in NGOs should be left to deal with poverty, where
Introduction to the theory of international trade 14.03 or 14.04 recommended. to intervene, and how to deal with the disease
and finance with applications to current policy Consult J. Angrist burden and improve schools.
issues. Consult E. Duflo
P. Antras 14.661 Labor Economics I
Prereq: 14.04, 14.32
14.573J Urban and Regional Economics G (Fall) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(Same subject as 1.283J, 11.410J, ESD.191J) 5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Subject meets with 14.51) 14.74 Foundations of Development Policy
A systematic development of the theory of labor
Prereq: 14.04, 14.32 (Subject meets with 14.740)
supply, labor demand, and human capital. Top-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: 14.01, 14.30
ics include wage and employment determina-
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) U (Spring)
tion, turnover, search, immigration, unemploy-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4-0-8 HASS-S
ment, equalizing differences, and institutions
14.740 Foundations of Development Policy
Focuses on the theory of urban land and housing in the labor market. Particular emphasis on the
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

markets, and the spatial development of cities. interaction between theoretical and empirical
Prereq: 14.01, 14.30
Examines the roles played by transportation modeling.
G (Spring)
systems and local governments in shaping D. Acemoglu, P. Pathak
4-0-8
urban location patterns. Discusses interregional
competition, economic development, and the Explores the foundations of policy making in
migration of labor and capital. Students taking developing countries. Goal is to spell out various
232
policy options and to quantify the trade-offs income distribution and institutional change; 14.THU Thesis
C O U R S E
between them. Special emphasis on education, firm structure in developing countries; develop- Prereq: 14.33
health, gender, fertility, adoption of technologi- ment, transparency, and functioning of financial U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
cal innovation, and the markets for land, credit, markets; privatization; and banks and credit Units arranged
and labor. Students taking the graduate version market institutions in emerging markets. Can be repeated for credit
complete additional assignments. A. Banerjee, E. Duflo
14
Program of research and writing of thesis.
E. Duflo, B. Olken
Staff
14.773 Political Economy: Institutions and
14.75 Political Economy and Economic Development
Development Prereq: 14.121,14.451
Prereq: 14.02
Prereq: 14.01, 14.30 G (Spring)
Economists and policymakers increasingly Can be repeated for credit
4-0-8 HASS-S
realize the importance of political institutions 14.URG Undergraduate Research
Explores the relationship between political in- in shaping economic performance, especially in Prereq: 14.02
stitutions and economic development, covering the context of understanding economic develop- U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
key theoretical issues as well as recent empirical ment. Work on the determinants of economic Units arranged
evidence. Topics include corruption, democracy, policies and institutions is in its infancy, but is Can be repeated for credit
dictatorship, and war. Discusses not just what growing rapidly. Subject provides an introduc-
Participation in research with an individual
we know on these topics, but how we know it, tion to this area. Topics covered: the economic
faculty member or research group, independent
covering how to craft a good empirical study role of institutions; the effects of social conflict
research or study under the guidance of a faculty
or field experiment and how to discriminate and class conflict on economic development; po-
member. Admission by arrangement with indi-
between reliable and unreliable evidence. litical economic determinants of macro policies;
vidual faculty member.
Consult B. Olken political development; theories of income distri-
bution and distributional conflict; the efficiency Consult A. Mikusheva
14.770 Introduction to Collective Choice and effects of distributional conflict; the causes and
Political Economy consequences of corruption; the role of colonial
Prereq: None history; and others. Both theoretical and empiri-
G (Fall) cal approaches discussed. Subject can be taken
4-0-8 either as part of the Development Economics or
the Positive Political Economy fields.
Broad introduction to political economy. Covers
D. Acemoglu, A. Banerjee
topics from social choice theory to political
agency models, including theories of voter turn-
14.781J Political Economy I: Theories of the
out and comparison of political institutions.
State and the Economy
B. Olken
14.771 Development Economics: Microeconomic
G (Fall)
Issues
Prereq: 14.121, 14.122
G (Fall) See description under subject 17.100J.
5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit M. Piore, S. Berger
Addresses agricultural issues, such as peasant

behavior, land tenancy, and interlinked markets;
credit and insurance market problems and insti-
tutions; and health, nutrition, and productivity.
Also covers gender bias, education, technologi-
cal change, and government failures.
S. Jayachandran, B. Olken Program of research and writing of thesis; to
be arranged by the student with supervising
14.772 Development Economics: committee.
Macroeconomics Staff
Prereq: 14.121, 14.451
G (Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Dynamic models of growth and development

emphasizing migration, modernization, and
technological change; static and dynamic
models of political economy; the dynamics of

E C O N O M I C S
Bachelor of Science in Economics/Course 14

Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [three subjects can be satisfied by subjects in the
Departmental Program] (1)
8
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [one subject can be satisfied by 14.30

Subject names below are followed by credit units, and by prerequisites if any (corequisites in italics).

14.01 Principles of Microeconomics, 12, HASS‑S
14.02 Principles of Macroeconomics, 12, HASS‑S
14.04 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, 12, HASS‑S; 14.01, Calculus II (GIR)
14.05 Intermediate Macroeconomics, 12, HASS‑S, CI‑M; 14.01, 14.02
14.30 Introduction to Statistical Method in Economics,(2) 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR)
14.32 Econometrics, 12, 14.30
14.33 Research and Communication in Economics, 12, LAB, CI‑M; 14.04, 14.05, 14.32
14.ThU Thesis (15 units), 14.33(3)
Elective subjects in economics

Notes
(1)
No more than three subjects in economics may be used for the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Requirement.
(2)
Or an approved alternative in statistics.
(3)
May be replaced by an additional elective subject in economics.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
234
COURSE 15 MANAGEMENT
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS the role of debt and foreign aid, and the reliance and currency crises in emerging markets; study
on natural resources. of the problems faced by transition economies
15.002 Sloan Innovation Period Requirement Staff and the role of institutions both as the engine
Prereq: None of growth, and as the constraints for policy.
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 15.013 Industrial Economics for Strategic Restricted to Sloan Fellows in Innovation and
Units arranged [P/D/F] Decisions Global Leadership.
Prereq: 15.010 or 15.011 R. Rigobon, A. Cavallo
Units assigned to MBA students upon comple- G (Fall)
tion of the Sloan Innovation Period requirement. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 15.016 Economic Analysis for Business
MBAs only. Decisions
T. Walor Applies principles of industrial economics most
relevant for corporate strategy to analysis of
Prereq: None
15.010 Economic Analysis for Business particular industries. Topics include market
U (Fall)
Decisions structure and its determinants; rational strategic
4-0-5
Prereq: None behavior in small numbers situations; strategies
G (Fall) for price and nonprice competition; dynamic Introduces principles of microeconomic analysis
4-0-5 pricing, output, and advertising decisions; entry as a framework for making more informed
15.011 Economic Analysis for Business and entry deterrence; competition with network managerial decisions. Includes the analysis of
Decisions externalities; investments under uncertainty; competitive markets with supply and demand,
(Subject meets with 15.016) R&D and patent licensing; and the growth and sources of market power, pricing, anti-trust pol-
Prereq: None evolution of industries. icy, as well as an overview of game theory and
G (Fall) R. Pindyck its application to competitive strategy. Students
4-0-5 use the tools presented to analyze business and
15.014 Applied Macro- and International public policies. Students taking graduate ver-
Introduces principles of microeconomic analysis Economics II sion complete additional assignments.
as a framework for making more informed Prereq: 15.012 or 15.015 J. Doyle
managerial decisions. Includes the analysis of G (Fall)
competitive markets with supply and demand, 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 15.021J Real Estate Economics
sources of market power, pricing, anti-trust pol- (Same subject as 11.433J)
icy, as well as an overview of game theory and Builds on 15.012 to establish an understanding
Prereq: 14.01, 15.010, or 15.011
its application to competitive strategy. Students of the development processes of societies and
G (Fall)
use the tools presented to analyze business and economies, the role of social entrepreneurship,
public policies. Students taking graduate ver- and consequences for sustainability. Discusses
sion complete additional assignments. Intended current challenges that face emerging markets: See description under subject 11.433J.
primarily for non-MBA students. health and the HIV epidemic, education and W. C. Wheaton
J. Doyle poverty, the emergence of financial and other
markets, inflation and the role of commodity 15.023J Global Climate Change: Economics,
15.012 Applied Macro- and International prices, macroeconomic management and the Science, and Policy
Economics implications for policy. Across all dimensions, (Same subject as 12.848J, ESD.128J)
Prereq: None considers the roles of private and social entre- (Subject meets with 12.348J, 15.026J)
G (Spring) preneurs, as well as the public sector. Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); 5.60; 14.01 or 15.010;
3-0-6 R. Rigobon or permission of instructor
Uses case studies to investigate the macroeco- 15.015 Macro and International Economics Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
nomic environment in which firms operate. First Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-0-6
half of subject develops the basic tools of mac- G (Fall; first half of term)
roeconomic management: monetary, fiscal, and Introduces scientific, economic, and ecological
exchange rate policy. Discusses recent emerging issues underlying the threat of global climate
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
market and financial crises, examining their Focuses on the policy and economic environ- change, and the institutions engaged in negoti-
causes, how best to address them, and how ment of firms. Subject divided in three parts: ating an international response. Develops an in-
to prevent them from recurring in the future. study of the closed economy and how monetary tegrated approach to analysis of climate change
Second half evaluates different strategies of and fiscal policy interacts with employment, processes, and assessment of proposed policy
economic development. Topics include growth, GNP, inflation, and interest rates; examination measures, drawing on research and model
of national economic strategies for development development within the MIT Joint Program on
and growth, and study of the recent financial
235 subjects 15.002 to 15.023J

the Science and Policy of Global Change. Gradu- 15.031J Energy Decisions, Markets, and Policies 15.037J Energy Economics and Policy
M A N A G E M E N T
ate students are expected to explore the topic (Same subject as 11.161J, 14.43J, 17.397J, (Same subject as 14.44J)
in greater depth through reading and individual 21A.415J) Prereq: 14.01
research. Prereq: 14.01, 15.016, or permission of U (Spring)
R. G. Prinn instructor 4-0-8 HASS-S
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Credit cannot also be received for 14.444,
15.024 Applied Economics for Managers Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 15.038
Prereq: Permission of instructor 4-0-8 HASS-S
G (Summer)
Structured around choices and constraints C. Knittel
regarding sources and uses of energy by
households, firms, and governments, introduces 15.038J Energy Economics and Policy
Develops facility with concepts, language, and managerial, economic, political, social and cul- (Same subject as 14.444J)
analytical tools of economics. Primary focus tural frameworks for describing and explaining Prereq: 14.01
on microeconomics, analysis of markets and behavior at various levels of aggregation. In- G (Spring)
strategic interactions among firms. Emphasizes cludes examples of cost-benefit, organizational 4-0-8
integration of theory, data, and judgment in and institutional analyses of energy generation, Credit cannot also be received for 14.44, 15.037
the analysis of corporate decisions, and in the distribution, and consumption. Topics include
assessment of the changing global business the role of markets and prices; financial analysis
C. Knittel
environment. Restricted to MIT Sloan Fellows in of energy-related investments; institutional path
Innovation and Global Leadership. dependence; economic and political determi-
15.040 Seminar in Managerial Economics
T. Stoker nants of government regulation and the impact
Prereq: 15.010, 15.012
of regulation on decisions; and other forms of
G (Spring)
15.025 Game Theory for Strategic Advantage government action and social norms regarding
Prereq: 15.010, 15.011, 15.015, or 14.01 desired behavior and opportunities for busi-
G (Spring) nesses and consumers, including feedback into
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit the political/regulatory system. Examples drawn Group study of current topics related to manage-
from a wide range of countries and settings. rial economics.
Develops and applies principles of game theory
D. Lessard, R. Schmalensee, S. Silbey, T. M. Stoker
relevant to managers’ strategic decisions. Topics
C. Warshaw
include how to reason about strategies and op-
ponents; strategic commitment, reputation, and
15.032J Engineering, Economics and Regulation OPERATIONS RESEARCH/
“irrational” actions; brinkmanship and negotia-
of the Electric Power Sector STATISTICS
tion; auctions; and the design of markets and
contests. Applications to a variety of business
Prereq: Permission of instructor 15.053 Optimization Methods in Management
decisions that arise in different industries, both
G (Spring) Science
within and outside the firm.
3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Subject meets with 15.058)
A. Bonatti
See description under subject ESD.162J. Prereq: None
15.026J Global Climate Change: Economics, I. Perez-Arriaga, C. Knittel U (Spring)
Science, and Policy 4-0-8
(Same subject as 12.348J) 15.034 Metrics for Managers: Big Data and Introduces students to the theory, algorithms,
(Subject meets with 12.848J, 15.023J, ESD.128J) Better Answers and applications of optimization. The optimiza-
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); 5.60; 14.01 or 15.010; Prereq: None tion methodologies include linear programming,
or permission of instructor G (Fall) network optimization, integer programming,
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-6 and decision trees. Applications to logistics,
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) manufacturing, transportation, marketing,
Freakonomics meets big data in this class that
3-0-6 project management, and finance. Includes a
enables students to evaluate the quality of
Introduces scientific, economic, and ecological evidence supported by data and implement an team project in which students select and solve
issues underlying the threat of global climate empirical toolkit that provides credible answers a problem in practice.
change, and the institutions engaged in negoti- to questions in finance, marketing, strategy, and J. B. Orlin
ating an international response. Develops an in- general business planning. Uses an econo-
tegrated approach to analysis of climate change metrics framework is (a.k.a. 'metrics) with an 15.054J The Airline Industry
processes, and assessment of proposed policy in-depth examination of regression modelling (Same subject as 1.232J, 16.71J, ESD.217J)
measures, drawing on research and model and its insights for related data analytics. Prereq: None
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
development within the MIT Joint Program on the Focuses primarily on empirical work conducted G (Fall)
Science and Policy of Global Change. Graduate by students via in-class labs, problem sets, and 3-0-9
students are expected to explore the topic in empirical projects. See description under subject 16.71J.
greater depth through reading and individual J. Doyle P. P. Belobaba, A. I. Barnett, C. Barnhart,
research. 12.340 recommended. R. J. Hansman, T. A. Kochan, A. R. Odoni
R. G. Prinn
236
15.058 Optimization Methods in Operations 15.064J Engineering Probability and Statistics 15.071 The Analytics Edge
C O U R S E
Research (Same subject as ESD.751J) Prereq: 15.053 or 15.060
(Subject meets with 15.053) Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) G (Spring)
Prereq: None G (Summer) 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Presents real-world examples in which quantita-
4-0-8
15
Modeling and analysis of uncertainty and varia- tive methods provide a significant competitive
Introduces students to the theory, algorithms, tion. Covers probability models and distribu- edge that has led to a first order impact on some
and applications of optimization. Methodologies tions, regression, and basic statistical proce- of today's most important companies. Examples
include linear programming, network optimi- dures pertinent to manufacturing and operations. include finance (quantitative asset management
zation, integer programming, and decision Introduces experimental and robust design, and options pricing), sports, health care, revenue
trees. Applications to logistics, manufacturing, statistical process control, forecasting, and data- management, supply chains, and the Internet.
transportation, marketing, project management, mining. Students use a data analysis package, Outlines the competitive landscape. Presents the
and finance. Includes a team project in which such as JMP, Minitab, or MATLAB. Primarily for key quantitative methods that created the edge
students select and solve a problem in practice. Leaders for Global Operations students. (data-mining, dynamic optimization, simulation),
Students taking graduate version complete ad- A. I. Barnett, R. E. Welsch and discusses their impact. Uses R programming
ditional assignments. language. Includes team projects.
J. Orlin 15.066J System Optimization and Analysis for D. Bertsimas
Operations
15.060 Data, Models, and Decisions (Same subject as 2.851J, ESD.750J) 15.072J Queues: Theory and Applications
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) (Same subject as 6.264J)
G (Fall) G (Summer) Prereq: 6.262
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Credit cannot also be received for 15.730 Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
Introduction to mathematical modeling,
Introduces students to the basic tools in using optimization, and simulation, as applied to
data to make informed management deci- manufacturing. Specific methods include linear Modeling and analysis of queueing systems,
sions. Covers introductory probability, decision programming, network flow problems, integer with applications in communications, manufac-
analysis, basic statistics, regression, simulation, and nonlinear programming, discrete-event turing, computers, call centers, service indus-
linear and nonlinear optimization, and discrete simulation, heuristics and computer applica- tries and transportation. Topics include birth-
optimization. Computer spreadsheet exercises, tions for manufacturing processes and systems. death processes and simple Markovian queues,
cases, and examples drawn from marketing, Restricted to Leaders for Global Operations networks of queues and product form networks,
finance, operations management, and other students. single and multi-server queues, multi-class
management functions. Restricted to first-year V. Farias queueing networks, fluid models, adversarial
Sloan master's students. queueing networks, heavy-traffic theory and
D. Bertsimas, R. Freund, G. Perakis, A. S. Schulz 15.068 Statistical Consulting diffusion approximations. Covers state of the art
Prereq: 15.060 results which lead to research opportunities.
15.062J Data Mining: Finding the Data and G (Fall) D. Bertsimas, D. Gamarnik, J. N. Tsitsiklis
Models that Create Value 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Same subject as ESD.754J) 15.073J Logistical and Transportation Planning
Addresses statistical issues as a consultant
Prereq: 15.060 or 15.075 Methods
would face them: deciphering the client's ques-
G (Fall; second half of term) (Same subject as 1.203J, 6.281J, 16.76J,
tion; finding appropriate data; performing a
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ESD.216J)
viable analysis; and presenting the results in
Prereq: 6.041
Provides an introduction to data mining and compelling ways. Real-life cases and examples.
G (Fall)
machine learning, a class of methods that assist A. I. Barnett
in recognizing patterns and making intelligent
use of massive amounts of data collected via 15.070J Advanced Stochastic Processes See description under subject 1.203J.
the internet, e-commerce, electronic banking, (Same subject as 6.265J) R. C. Larson, A. R. Odoni, A. I. Barnett
point-of-sale devices, bar-code readers, medical Prereq: 6.431, 15.085J, or 18.100
databases, search engines, and social networks. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 15.074J Predictive Data Analytics and Statistical
Topics selected from logistic regression, as- Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Modeling
sociation rules, tree-structured classification 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as ESD.755J)
and regression, cluster analysis, discriminant Prereq: 6.431, 15.060, or permission of
Analysis and modeling of stochastic processes.
analysis, and neural network methods. Presents instructor
Topics include measure theoretic probability,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
examples of successful applications in areas G (Spring)

martingales, filtration, and stopping theorems;
such as credit ratings, fraud detection, market- 4-0-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
elements of large deviations theory; Brownian
ing, customer relationship management, and
motion and reflected Brownian motion; stochas- Designed for students who have some acquain-
investments. Introduces data-mining software.
tic integration and Ito calculus; functional limit tance with probability and/or statistics and
Term project required.
theorems. Applications to finance theory, insur- want exposure to a broader range of topics and
R. E. Welsch
ance, queueing and inventory models. examples. Begins with a brief review of statistics
D. Gamarnik, D. Shah
237 subjects 15.024 to 15.074J

and regression by addressing advanced topics, 15.078J Models, Data and Inference for Socio- 15.084J Nonlinear Optimization
M A N A G E M E N T
such as bootstrap resampling, variable selec- Technical Systems (Same subject as 6.252J)
tion, data and regression diagnostics, visualiza- (Same subject as ESD.86J) Prereq: 18.06, 18.100
tion, and Bayesian and robust methods. Goes Prereq: ESD.83, 6.041, or permission of G (Spring)
on to cover data-mining and machine learning, instructor 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
including classification, logistic regression, and G (Spring)
clustering. Culminates with time series analysis 3-0-9
R. M. Freund, D. P. Bertsekas, G. Perakis
and forecasting, design of experiments, analysis
of variance, and process control. Students use
R. Larson, R. Welsch 15.085J Fundamentals of Probability
statistical computing systems based on Excel
add-ins and stand-alone packages. Includes
15.081J Introduction to Mathematical Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
case studies involving finance, management
Programming G (Fall)
science, consulting, risk management, and engi-
neering systems. Term project required.
Prereq: 18.06
R. E. Welsch See description under subject 6.436J.
G (Fall)
J. N. Tsitsiklis, D. Gamarnik
15.075J Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis
(Same subject as ESD.07J) See description under subject 6.251J. 15.093J Optimization Methods
Prereq: 6.041 J. N. Tsitsiklis, A. S. Schulz (Same subject as 6.255J)
U (Fall) Prereq: 18.06
4-0-8 15.082J Network Optimization G (Fall)
(Same subject as ESD.78J) 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Introduces statistical data analysis. Topics
chosen from applied probability, sampling, es- Introduces the principal algorithms for linear,
G (Fall)
timation, hypothesis testing, linear regression, network, discrete, robust, nonlinear, dynamic
analysis of variance, categorical data analysis, optimization and optimal control. Emphasizes
and nonparametric statistics. Doctoral seminar on network models and algo- methodology and the underlying mathematical
C. Rudin rithms. Emphasis on the design and analysis of structures. Topics include the simplex method,
efficient algorithms for network flow models. network flow methods, branch and bound and
15.077J Statistical Learning and Data Mining Topics may vary from year to year. cutting plane methods for discrete optimization,
(Same subject as ESD.753J) J. Orlin optimality conditions for nonlinear optimization,
Prereq: 6.431, 15.085, or 18.440; 18.06 or interior point methods for convex optimiza-
18.700 15.083J Integer Programming and Combinatorial tion, Newton's method, heuristic methods,
G (Spring) Optimization and dynamic programming and optimal control
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as 6.859J) methods.
Prereq: 15.081J or permission of instructor D. Bertsimas, P. Parrilo
Advanced introduction to the theory and ap-
plication of statistics, data-mining, and machine
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 15.094J Robust Modeling, Optimization, and
learning, concentrating on techniques used
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Computation
in management science, marketing, finance,
consulting, engineering systems, and bioinfor- In-depth treatment of the modern theory of
matics. First half builds the statistical founda- integer programming and combinatorial optimi-
G (Spring)
tion for the second half, with topics selected zation, emphasizing geometry, duality, and algo-
from sampling, including the bootstrap, theory rithms. Topics include formulating problems in
of estimation, testing, nonparametric statis- integer variables, enhancement of formulations, Introduces modern robust optimization, includ-
tics, analysis of variance, categorical data ideal formulations, integer programming duality, ing theory, applications, and computation.
analysis, regression analysis, MCMC, EM, Gibbs linear and semidefinite relaxations, lattices Presents formulations and their connection
sampling, and Bayesian methods. Second half and their applications, the geometry of integer to probability, information and risk theory for
focuses on data mining, supervised learning, programming, primal methods, cutting plane conic optimization (linear, second-order, and
and multivariate analysis. Topics selected from methods, connections with algebraic geometry, semidefinite cones) and integer optimization.
logistic regression; principal components and computational complexity, approximation algo- Application domains include analysis and
dimension reduction; discrimination and classi- rithms, heuristic and enumerative algorithms, optimization of stochastic networks, optimal
fication analysis, including trees (CART), partial mixed integer programming and solutions of mechanism design, network information theory,
least squares, nearest neighbor and regularized large-scale problems. transportation, pattern classification, structural
methods, support vector machines, boosting D. J. Bertsimas, A. S. Schulz and engineering design, and financial engineer-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and bagging, clustering, independent compo- ing. Students formulate and solve a problem
nent analysis, and nonparametric regression. aligned with their interests in a final project.
Uses statistics software packages, such as R and D. Bertsimas
MATLAB for data analysis and data mining. Term
project required.
R. E. Welsch
238
15.096 Prediction: Machine Learning and See also: 2.830, 5.70, 5.72, 7.02, 8.044, 8.08, 15.136J Principles and Practice of Drug
C O U R S E
Statistics 10.816, 11.220, 16.322, 22.38, HST.191, and Development
Prereq: None MAS.622 (Same subject as 7.547J, 10.547J, ESD.691J,
G (Spring) HST.920J)
H E A LT H C A R E M A N A G E M E N T G (Fall)
15
Gives a practical background and theoretical
foundation to machine learning algorithms
and Bayesian analysis. Includes an overview of 15.121J Clinical Trials in Biomedical Enterprise Description and critical assessment of the major
the top ten algorithms in data mining. Covers (Same subject as HST.975J) issues and stages of developing a pharmaceu-
frameworks for knowledge discovery, a unified Prereq: None tical or biopharmaceutical. Drug discovery,
view of support vector machines, AdaBoost and Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered preclinical development, clinical investigation,
regression based on regularized risk minimiza- Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) manufacturing and regulatory issues considered
tion; generalization bounds from statistical 2-0-4 for small and large molecules. Economic and
learning theory based on covering numbers, VC See description under subject HST.975J. financial considerations of the drug develop-
dimension, and the margin theory; as well as H. Golub ment process. Multidisciplinary perspective
basic Bayesian analysis and notes on the history from faculty in clinical; life; and management
of machine learning and statistics. 15.122J Critical Reading and Technical sciences; as well as industry guests.
C. Rudin Assessment of Biomedical Information T. J. Allen, C. L. Cooney, S. N. Finkelstein,
(Same subject as HST.977J) A. J. Sinskey, G. K. Raju
15.097 Seminar in Operations Research and Prereq: SB degree in Biological Science or
Statistics permission of instructor 15.137J Case Studies and Strategies in Drug
Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Spring; first half of term) Discovery and Development
G (Spring) 1-0-2 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as 7.549J, 20.486J, HST.916J)
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: Permission of instructor
See description under subject HST.977J. G (Spring)
Group study of current topics related to opera- S. Lapidus, J. Karp 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tions research/statistics.
G. Perakis, A. S. Schulz 15.124J Evaluating a Biomedical Business See description under subject 20.486J.
Concept S. R. Tannenbaum, A. J. Sinskey, A. Wood
15.098 Seminar in Applied Probability and (Same subject as HST.973J)
Stochastic Processes Prereq: None 15.141J Economics of the Health Care Industries
Prereq: 6.431 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered (Same subject as HST.918J)
G (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-6 G (Spring)
See description under subject HST.973J.
Doctoral student seminar covering current topics C. Berke, R. Anders, R. J. Cohen Focuses on economic issues in various health
in applied probability and stochastic processes. care and allied industries, such as the pharma-
D. Gamarnik, D. Shah 15.127J Designing and Sustaining Technology ceutical, biotechnology, medical device, vaccine
Innovation for Global Health Practice and diagnostic sectors. Addresses differences
15.099 Seminar in Operations Research (Same subject as HST.939J) between health care and other industries;
Prereq: 15.081J Prereq: None regulatory issues, in the US and globally, that
G (Spring) G (Spring) involve establishment of the efficacy and cost-
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Not offered regularly; consult department effectiveness of treatments; managing those
Can be repeated for credit Units arranged who manage research and development; poli-
cies to incentivize research and development for
Doctoral student seminar covering current topics See description under subject HST.939J. neglected tropical diseases; strategic issues in
related to operations research. U. Demirci, J. Blander global pricing and marketing; use of e-commerce
D. Bertsimas, R. Freund, T. L. Magnanti,
and information technology; personalized/strat-
J. B. Orlin, G. Perakis, A. S. Schulz 15.128J Neurotechnology Ventures ified medicines and diagnostic biomarkers; and
(Same subject as 9.455J, 20.454J, MAS.883J) formation and management of various alliances.
Civil and Environmental Engineering: 1.151, Prereq: Permission of instructor Visiting speakers from academia, government,
1.155, 1.202, 1.203, and 1.205 G (Fall) NGOs, and industry. Assignments include 4 to
2-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 6 essays.
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science:
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
See description under subject MAS.883J. E. R. Berndt

6.041, 6.231, 6.245, 6.262, 6.431, and 6.435
J. Bonsen, E. S. Boyden, R. Ellis-Behnke,
Management: 15.034, 15.070, 15.075, and
15.098
Mathematics: 18.05, 18.175, 18.177, 18.440,

18.443, 18.445, and 18.465
239 subjects 15.075J to 15.141J

GLOBAL ECONOMICS AND 15.223 Global Markets, National Policies, and 15.232 Business Model Innovation: Global
M A N A G E M E N T
MANAGEMENT the Competitive Advantages of Firms Health in Frontier Markets

15.218 Global Economic Challenges and G (Fall; second half of term) G (Fall; first half of term)
Opportunities 3-0-3 3-0-3
Prereq: None Examines opportunities and risks firms face in Examines how new approaches to operations,
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered today's global market. Provides conceptual tools revenue, marketing, finance, and strategy en-
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) for analyzing how governments and social insti- able improved health care in resource-limited
3-0-6 tutions influence economic competition among settings across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
Analyzes the causes, effects and policy respons- firms embedded in different national settings. Draws on system dynamics, design thinking, and
es to major global economic issues. Focuses on Public policies and institutions that shape com- strategic analysis. Explores success and failure in
financial crises, beginning with historical ex- petitive outcomes are examined through cases innovative healthcare delivery. Analysis of novel
amples in emerging markets and building up to and analytical readings on different companies business models draws on case studies, videos,
recent crises. Also focuses on current economic and industries operating in both developed and industry reports, research, and guest speakers.
debates and challenges facing countries around emerging markets. Restricted to Sloan Fellows in Students present their assessments of innova-
the world. Possible topics include unsustainable Innovation and Global Leadership. tive base-of-the-pyramid health enterprises that
debt, European union, aging populations, global S. Johnson aim to do more with less. Students who have not
warming, inequality and poverty, oil and com- taken at least three management or business
modity markets, international institutions, and 15.225 Economy and Business in Modern China classes must apply to the instructor for permis-
the implications of rapid growth in the BRICs and India: China Lab and India Lab sion to enroll before the first day of class.
(Brazil, Russia, India, and China) and “frontier” Prereq: None A. Sastry
economies. Some background in international G (Spring)
economics recommended. 3-0-9 15.233 Global Health Lab
K. Forbes Prereq: None
Provides an integrated approach to analyze the
G (Spring)
economies of China and India through action
15.220 Global Strategy and Organization 3-0-9
learning. The classroom portion covers macro
Prereq: None issues of China and India, project-related is- Pairs faculty-mentored student teams with
G (Fall; second half of term) sues and personal and learning reflections. enterprises on the front lines of health care
3-0-3 The onsite portion involves working with a host delivery in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Focuses on the international dimensions of strat- company in China or in India. Students work in Custom-designed projects in strategy, busi-
egy and organization, and provides a framework teams to tackle a real world business problem ness model innovation, operations, marketing,
for formulating strategies in an increasingly with an entrepreneurial Chinese or Indian and technology designed to tackle specific
complex world economy, and for making those company and produce a final deliverable for the barriers identified by each partnering organiza-
strategies work effectively. Topics include the host company. Students are required to take a tion. Interactive cases, practical exercises, and
globalization of industries, the continuing role mid semester trip during SIP and Spring Break to conversations with experts, all designed to
of country factors in competition, organization China or India to work onsite with the host com- support project work before, during, and after
of multinational enterprises, building global pany. Past lab projects have included creating a an intensive two-week onsite collaboration with
networks, and the changing managerial tasks business plan for fundraising, developing a new entrepreneurs, leaders, staff, and stakeholders.
under conditions of globalization. market strategy, and crafting financial models; Assignments include a portfolio of host deliver-
V. Karplus the projects have included both for-profit and ables, a foundational toolkit designed to support
NGO projects. Limited to graduate students who each project, and a distillation of learning from
15.221 Global Strategy and Organization participate in China Lab or India Lab. the field. Enrolled students must be available to
Prereq: None J. Grant, Y. Huang, M. Jester work on site in Africa or South Asia for the entire
G (Spring; first half of term) weeks of SIP and Spring Break. Admission by
3-0-3 15.227–15.229 Seminar in International application and interview in the prior November
Management and December. Preference to students who have
Focuses on the international dimensions of strat- Prereq: None taken 15.232. Graduate students only.
egy and organization, and provides a framework Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered A. Sastry
for formulating strategies in an increasingly Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring)
complex world economy, and for making those Units arranged 15.249 Institutions, Society, and International
strategies work effectively. Topics include the Can be repeated for credit Business
globalization of industries, the continuing role Prereq: None
of country factors in competition, organization Group study of current topics related to interna-
G (Spring)
tional business.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
of multinational enterprises, building global net- Units arranged

works, and the changing managerial tasks under Staff
conditions of globalization. Restricted to Sloan
Fellows in Innovation and Global Leadership. Advanced seminar in the study of international
Staff management. Covers major theoretical work and
approaches to empirical research in the fields
of national business systems and globalization,
240
linking them to the core frameworks of strategy theoretical concepts in business ethics, and 15.281 Advanced Leadership Communication
C O U R S E
and organization theory. Restricted to doctoral cases representing the challenges they will Prereq: 15.279, 15.280, or permission of
students. likely face as managers. Opportunity to work instructor
E. Obukhova with guest faculty as well as business and other G (Spring)
professional practitioners. Individual sessions 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
take the form of moderated discussion with oc-
15
Introduces interactive oral and interpersonal
H I S T O R Y, E N V I R O N M E N T , casional short lectures from instructor.
communication skills critical to leaders, includ-
AND ETHICS L. Hafrey
ing strategies for presenting to a hostile audi-
ence, running effective and productive meet-
15.268 Choice Points: Readings on the Exercise 15.277 Seminar in Communications
ings, active listening, and contributing to group
of Power and Responsibility Prereq: None
decision-making. Includes team-run classes on
Prereq: None Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
chosen communication topics, and an individual
G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring)
analysis of leadership qualities and characteris-
3-0-6 [P/D/F] Units arranged
tics. Students deliver an oral presentation and
Managerial power and responsibility. Examines an executive summary, both aimed at a business
15.278 Seminar in Communications
conflicts between power and moral respon- audience.
Prereq: None
sibility and the contexts for choice in dealing N. Hartman
with a number of such problems. Readings are Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring)
principally "classics" used to illustrate several 15.282 EnActing Leadership: Shakespeare and
enduring issues. Restricted to Sloan Fellows in Performance (New)
Innovation and Global Leadership. Prereq: None
Consult S. Sacca Group study of current topics related to com- G (Fall, Spring)
munication. 3-0-6
15.269 Leadership Stories: Literature, Ethics, J. Yates
Uses Shakespeare to challenge students' views
and Authority of leadership and provide them with a deeper
Prereq: None 15.279 Management Communication for
understanding of their performance as a leader.
G (Fall) Undergraduates
While performing shortened versions of Shake-
3-0-6 Prereq: None
speare's plays, students consider the serious
U (Fall, Spring)
Explores how we use story to articulate ethical questions they raise about the nature of leader-
3-0-9
norms. The syllabus consists of short fiction, ship, power, and ambition, and explore their own
novels, plays, feature films and some non- Develops writing, speaking, teamwork, interper- leadership presence. Uses acting to strengthen
fiction. Major topics include leadership and sonal, and cross-cultural communication skills speaking ability and personal presence.
authority, professionalism, the nature of ethical necessary for management professionals. As- C. Kelly
standards, social enterprise, and questions of signments include creating persuasive memos,
gender, cultural and individual identity, and writing in response to cases, and giving presen- 15.289 Doctoral Seminar: Communication Skills
work/life balance. Materials vary from year to tations. Major project involves the production for Academics
year, but past readings have included work by of a team report and presentation on a topic of Prereq: Permission of instructor
Robert Bolt, Michael Frayn, Timothy Mo, Wole interest to a professional audience. Instruction G (Spring; partial term)
Soyinka, H.D. Thoreau, and others; films have in written and oral communication provided. 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
included Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Hotel L. Breslow
Focuses on the communication skills needed
Rwanda, The Descendants, Motorcycle Diaries, for a career in academia. Topics include writing
Three Kings, and others. Draws on various pro- 15.280 Communication for Leaders
for academic journals, preparing and delivering
fessions and national cultures, and is run as a Prereq: Permission of instructor
conference papers and job talks, peer review-
series of moderated discussions, with students G (Fall)
ing for journals and conferences, and teaching.
centrally engaged in the teaching process. 3-1-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Participants are expected to work on a written
L. Hafrey Credit cannot also be received for 15.710
project and deliver an oral presentation based
Students develop and polish communication on their current research. Restricted to doctoral
strategies and methods through discussion, students who have completed their first year.
COMMUNICATION examples, and practice. Emphasizes writing and Limited to 20; priority to Sloan students.
speaking skills necessary for effective leaders. J. Yates, L. Breslow
15.270 Ethical Practice: Leading Through Includes several oral and written assignments
Professionalism, Social Responsibility, and which are integrated with other subjects, and
System Design
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
with career development activities, when pos-

Prereq: None sible. Schedule and curriculum coordinated with
G (Spring; partial term) Organizational Processes. Mandatory one hour
3-0-3 recitation in small groups. Restricted to first-year
Introduction to ethics in business, with a focus Sloan graduate students.
on business management. Students explore N. Hartman, C. Kelly, R. Pittore, V. Healy-Tangney,
K. Blackburn, M. Kazakoff, J. Yates
241 subjects 15.218 to 15.289

WORK AND 15.311 Organizational Processes 15.318 Discovering Your Leadership Signature
M A N A G E M E N T
ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 15.311, 15.322, or permission of

G (Fall) instructor
15.301 Managerial Psychology Laboratory 2-3-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Spring; first half of term)
Enhances students' ability to take effective
U (Fall, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
action in complex organizational settings by
3-3-9 Institute LAB providing the analytic tools needed to ana- Provides the tools to better understand one's
Surveys individual and social psychology and lyze, manage, and lead the organizations of unique way of leading change, i.e. leadership
organization theory interpreted in the context of the future. Emphasizes the importance of the signature. Involves intensive self-assessment
the managerial environment. Laboratory involves organizational context in influencing which indi- and interactive exercises aimed to help students
projects of an applied nature in behavioral vidual styles and skills are effective. Employs a identify their key strengths and weaknesses
science. Emphasizes use of behavioral science wide variety of learning tools, from experiential and hone their leadership skills. Focuses on the
research methods to test hypotheses concerning learning to the more conventional discussion of individual leadership credo and techniques for
decision-making, group behavior, and organiza- written cases. Centers on three complementary building confidence and credibility. Students
tional behavior. Instruction and practice in com- perspectives on organizations: the strategic explore alternative approaches to leadership,
munication includes report writing, team projects, design, political, and cultural "lenses" on compare and contrast various leadership styles,
and oral and visual presentation. 12 units may organizations. Major team project to analyze and look at a range of leadership capabilities.
be applied to the General Institute Laboratory an actual organizational change, with oral and D. Ancona
Requirement. Shares lectures with 15.310. written reports. Restricted to first-year Sloan
Fall: A. Yap master’s students. 15.320 Strategic Organizational Design
Spring: J. Carroll R. Fernandez, K. Kellogg, D. Apfelbaum Prereq: None
G (Spring)
15.305 Leadership and Management 15.316 Building and Leading Effective Teams 3-0-6
Focuses on effective organizational design in
U (Fall, Spring) G (Summer)
both traditional and innovative organizations,
3-0-6 2-1-0 [P/D/F]
with special emphasis on innovative organiza-
Explores leadership from the military perspec- An intensive one-week introduction to lead- tional forms that can provide strategic advan-
tive taught by professors of military science ership, teams, and learning communities. tage. Topics include when to use functional,
from the Army, Navy and Air Force. Survey of Introduction of concepts and use of a variety of divisional, or matrix organizations; how IT cre-
basic principles for successfully managing and experiential exercises to develop individual and ates new organizational possibilities; examples
leading people, particularly in public service team skills and develop supportive relationships of innovative organizational possibilities, such
and the military. Develops skills in topics such within the Fellows class. Restricted to first-year as democratic decision-making, crowd-based
as oral and written communication techniques, Leaders for Global Operations students. organizations, internal resource markets, and
planning, team building, motivation, ethics, Consult J. S. Carroll other forms of collective intelligence. Team
decision-making, and managing change. Relies projects include inventing new possibilities for
heavily on interactive experiential classes with 15.317 Leadership and Organizational Change real organizations.
case studies, student presentations, role plays, Prereq: None T. Malone
and discussion. Also appropriate for non-man- G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
agement science majors. Units arranged 15.321 Improvisational Leadership:
Information: A. Cronin, D. Ancona Can be repeated for credit In-the-Moment Leadership Skills (New)
Prereq: None
Course spans the entire two-year Leaders for
15.310 Managerial Psychology G (Fall, Spring; second half of term)
Global Operations (LGO) program, with a focus
Prereq: None 3-0-3
on leadership that blends theory and prac-
G (Fall, Spring) tice. During their first summer in the program, Designed to provide a practical understanding
2-1-6 students reflect on exemplary leaders' stories of the skills of improvisation and their appli-
Surveys social psychology and organization in cases, the arts, journalism, philosophy, and cation to leadership. Examines the essential
theory as interpreted in the context of the social science, and evaluate their own previous elements of successful leadership, including
managerial environment. Covers a number of leadership experience. During the succeeding creativity, emotional intelligence, adaptability,
diverse topics, including motivation and reward four terms, they apply the lessons they have and the capacity to develop effective influence
systems, social influence, groups and teams, learned in class to their off-campus internship strategies and build strong teams. Cultivates
leadership, power, organizational design and and other activities at Sloan, and intensively students' ability to respond to the unexpected
culture, and networks and communication review that experience as they reach the end of with confidence and agility. Each class offers a
the program. Classes take the form of moder- highly experiential learning laboratory where
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
patterns. Similar in content to 15.311; shares

lectures with 15.301. Preference to non-Course ated discussion, with the expectation that students practice a wide variety of improvised
15 students. students will participate fully in each session; business scenarios, interactive exercises, and
Fall: A. Yap students also submit short, written deliverables simulations.
Spring: J. Carroll throughout the program. D. Giardella
L. Hafrey
242
15.322 Leading Organizations 15.328 Seminar in Organizational Studies sociology, and secondarily from economics,
C O U R S E
Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor psychology, and political science. Seeks to
G (Fall, Summer) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered understand organizational processes and
4-0-5 [P/D/F] Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, IAP, Spring, outcomes in the surrounding economic, cultural,
Credit cannot also be received for 15.716 Summer) and institutional context in which they are situ-
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit ated. Also provides an introduction to the main
15
Analyzes through lectures, discussions, and
Can be repeated for credit groups that together form the Behavioral Policy
class exercises, the human processes underlying
15.329 Seminar in Organizational Studies Sciences (BPS) area of MIT/Sloan, including
organizational behavior. Restricted to MIT Sloan
Prereq: Permission of instructor economic sociology, organization studies, work
Fellows in Innovation and Global Leadership.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered and employment, strategic management, global
J. Van Maanen
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring) management, and technology, innovation, and
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit entrepreneurship. Consists of four modules
15.324 Practical leadership (New)
Can be repeated for credit taught by faculty from each of the four BPS
Prereq: None
groups, as well as integrative sessions taught
G (Fall, Spring; first half of term) Group study of current topics related to organi-
by the main instructor. Preference to first-year
3-0-3 [P/D/F] zational studies.
doctoral students in BPS.
Consult D. G. Ancona
Strengthens leadership capacities through R. Reagans
feedback, reflection, and practice. Students
15.339 Distributed Leadership Workshop (New)
use readings, role plays, experiential exercises, 15.345 Doctoral Proseminar in Behavioral and
Prereq: None
self-reflection, and reviews of their own videos, Policy Sciences
G (IAP)
as well as focused coaching and feedback, to Prereq: Permission of instructor
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
optimize their own leadership capabilities. G (Spring)
Focuses on individual leadership growth. Cul- 2-0-4 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Focuses on the key leadership capabilities
minates with submission of a written summary Can be repeated for credit
neeed in today’s increasingly decentralized
of students reflections and experiences around
organizaitons: sense-making, relating, A professional seminar for doctoral students to
leadership from throughout the term.
visioning, and inventing. Through conceptual report on their research, work on their thesis
P. Bentley
discussions, small group exercises, and self- proposals, and practice their job talks. Also
reflection helps students understand leadership addresses general professional issues such as
15.325 Seminar in Leadership I
capabilities, evaluate their leadership strengths publishing, searching for jobs, the academic
Prereq: None
and weakneses, articulate their values career, etc.
and aspirations, and practice developing Staff
leaderingship skills in interaction with class
2-0-1 [P/D/F]
members. 15.347 Doctoral Seminar in Research Methods I
Provides students opportunities to meet senior D. G. Ancona, T. Malone, W. Orlikwoski (Subject meets with 21A.809)
executives of private and public institutions, Prereq: Permission of instructor
and discuss key management issues from the 15.341 Individuals, Groups, and Organizations Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
perspective of top management. Students Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
prepare detailed briefings identifying and G (Fall) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
analyzing important management issues facing 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Introduces the process of social research,
these organizations. Seminar includes a one
Covers classic and contemporary theories and emphasizing the conceptualization of research
week field trip to a domestic location. Restricted
research related to individuals, groups, and or- choices to ensure validity, relevance, and discov-
to MIT Sloan Fellows in Innovation and Global
ganizations. Designed primarily for doctoral stu- ery. Includes research design and techniques of
Leadership.
dents in the Sloan School of Management who data collection as well as issues in the under-
Consult S. Sacca
wish to familiarize themselves with research by standing, analysis, and interpretation of data.
psychologists, sociologists, and management S. Silbey
15.326 Seminar in Leadership II
scholars in the area commonly known as micro
Prereq: 15.325
organizational behavior. Topics may include mo- 15.348 Doctoral Seminar in Research Methods II
G (Spring)
tivation, decision making, negotiation, power, Prereq: 15.347 or permission of instructor
influence, group dynamics, and leadership. G (Fall)
Continuation of subject 15.325 on the identifica- J. Curhan 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tion and analysis of important management is-
Builds on 15.347 to examine contemporary so-
sues. Students prepare briefings and meet with 15.342 Organizations and Environments
cial research methods in depth. Focuses on mak-
senior government and international leaders Prereq: Permission of instructor
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
ing students familiar with the most important

during field trips in selected international areas. G (Fall)
quantitative methods (e.g., logit/probit models,
Restricted to MIT Sloan Fellows in Innovation 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
models for ordinal and nominal outcomes, count
and Global Leadership.
Provides an introduction to research in "orga- models, event history models).
S. Sacca
nizations and environments," an interdisciplin- E. J. Castilla
ary domain of inquiry drawing primarily from
243 subjects 15.301 to 15.348

15.349J Qualitative Research Methods 15.356 Product and Service Development in the and analyze emerging companies and sectors in
M A N A G E M E N T
(Same subject as 21A.819J) Internet Age team projects.

Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: None M. A. Cusumano, I. Sayeed
3-6-3 Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring; second half 15.360 Introduction to Technological
of term) Entrepreneurship
S. Silbey, E. James
G (Fall)
Traditional “in-house” innovation processes
must be changed to benefit from emerging
T E C H N O L O G Y, I N N O V A T I O N , open-source innovation practices. Users are Provides an overview of entrepreneurial theory
AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP now increasingly developing their own b-to-b and practice for founding, developing and grow-
and b-to-c products. Course explains proven ing new enterprises, primarily but not exclu-
15.350 Managing Technological Innovation and open innovation development methods such as sively focused on companies with a technologi-
Entrepreneurship crowdsourcing, innovation toolkits, tournaments cal base. Weekly lectures and dinner discussion
Prereq: None and more. Includes visits from industry experts sessions by academic and practitioner faculty
G (Spring) who present cases that illustrate the art required engaged in the MIT Entrepreneurship Program,
3-0-6 to implement each method. supplemented by leaders of related MIT entre-
E. A. von Hippel preneurship activities, e.g., Trust Center for MIT
Focuses on the challenges inherent in attempt- Entrepreneurship, Technology Licensing Office,
ing to take advantage of both incremental 15.357 Economics of Ideas, Innovation, and Deshpande Center, and Venture Mentoring
innovation and more radical or breakthrough Entrepreneurship Service, as well as successful entrepreneurs and
changes in products, processes and services. Prereq: None venture capitalists. Includes student Open Mic
Highlights the importance of innovation to both Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered presentations and discussion of new business
new ventures and to large established firms and Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) ideas. Enrollment in ES.580, Silicon Valley Study
explores the organizational, economic and stra- 3-0-6 Tour, for the following spring term required. No
tegic problems that must be tackled to ensure listeners; restricted to students in Sloan Entre-
innovation is a long term source of competitive Advanced subject in the economics of technolog-
preneurship and Innovation (E&I) MBA track.
advantage. Discussions and class presentations ical change. Covers the micro-foundations of the
E. Roberts
cover non- technical as well as technology-based knowledge production function (including the
innovation. Restricted to MIT Sloan Fellows in role of creativity and the impact of Science), the
15.363J Strategic Decision Making in the Life
Innovation and Global Leadership. impact of institutions and strategic interaction
Sciences
Staff on the commercialization of new technology,
and the diffusion and welfare impact of ideas
Prereq: None
15.355 Building Entrepreneurial Advantage and technology. Includes a mixture and explicit
G (Spring)
Prereq: Permission of instructor comparisons of both theoretical and empirical
3-0-6
G (Summer) research. Students should have adequate prepa-
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ration in microeconomic theory and economet- Surveys key strategic decisions faced by manag-
rics. Primarily for PhD students. ers, investors and scientists at each stage in the
Analyzes in depth the challenges in identify- P. Azoulay, S. Stern value chain of the life science industry. Aims
ing, funding and managing innovation-based to develop students’ ability to understand and
entrepreneurial ventures in firms of varying 15.358 Software and Internet Entrepreneurship effectively assess these strategic challenges.
size, from standalone start-ups to large cor- Prereq: 15.900 or 15.902 Focuses on the biotech sector, with additional
porations. Examines different developmental G (Spring) examples from the pharmaceutical and medical
patterns adopted by start-ups, many of which 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit device sectors. Includes case studies, analyti-
involve linkages between new and established cal models, and detailed quantitative analysis.
firms. Explores the ways that entrepreneurial Considers key strategic concepts, especially the
Intended for students interested in building a
ecosystems—such as those around MIT and distinction between being a product versus a
life science company or working in the sector as
Kendal Square—help to expand innovation and services company, as well as a product versus a
a manager, consultant, analyst, or investor. Pro-
entrepreneurial capacity beyond traditional firm platform strategy. Reviews how software became
vides analytical background to the industry for
boundaries. Includes an intensive project in a business (from early developments in services
biological and biomedical scientists, engineers
which students define and present the strategic to the emergence of standardized products),
and physicians with an interest in understanding
advantage of a new innovation-based start-up and the transition to software as a service, and
the commercial dynamics of the life sciences or
to its founders and an established firm partner. cloud computing. Studies critical techniques for
the commercial potential of their research.
Restricted to Sloan Fellows Program in Innova- managing sales and marketing, as well as prod-
J. Fleming, A. Zarur
uct development and project management for
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
tion and Global Leadership

F. Murray software products. Examines how the business
differs for various platforms—including new and
traditional enterprise software, social media, in-
ternet video, and mobile competitors—as well as
for entrepreneurs competing in these markets.
Student teams help teach some weekly sessions
244
15.366 Energy Ventures developing, and testing the underlying product/ 15.376J Media Ventures
C O U R S E
Prereq: 15.910; 15.390 or 15.371; 10.391 or service for the new venture. Students taking (Same subject as MAS.664J)
10.579 graduate version complete additional assign- Prereq: None
G (Fall) ments. Application required; consult instructor. G (Spring)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit W. Aulet, J. Baum, E. Chen 3-0-6
15
Project-based approach to innovation and ven-
15.371J Innovation Teams
ture creation in the energy sector. Explores how See description under subject MAS.664J.
innovation and entrepreneurial concepts apply A. Pentland, J. Bonsen
(or do not apply) to the significant opportuni-
G (Fall, Spring)
ties in the industry. Working in teams, students 15.377J Linked Data Ventures
4-4-4
create new ventures specifically for the energy (Same subject as 6.932J)
sector. Lectures guide teams through key ele- Students work in teams to develop commer- Prereq: 6.005, 6.033, or permission of instructor
ments of their projects. Concurrent enrollment in cialization strategies for innovative research G (Spring)
15.933 recommended. projects generated in MIT laboratories. Projects 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
W. Aulet, T. Hynes, F. O'Sullivan cover critical aspects of commercialization, from
selecting the target application and market for
T. Berners-Lee, L. Kagal, K. Rae, R. Sturdevant
15.369 Corporate Entrepreneurship: the technology to developing an intellectual
Strategies for Technology-Based New Business property strategy and performing a competitive
15.378 Building an Entrepreneurial Venture:
Development analysis. Instruction provided in communication
Advanced Tools and Techniques (New)
Prereq: 15.310 or 15.311 and teamwork skills, as well as analysis of the
G (Fall; partial term) challenges and benefits of technology transfer.
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Includes lectures, guest speakers, and extensive
G (Fall, Spring)
team coaching. Designed primarily for students
Examines strategic and organizational issues for 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
in engineering, science, and management.
existing firms in developing new technologies
Applications, resumes, and a brief statement of Project-based class in which students use
and new business areas, from the perspec-
interest are required prior to registration. entrepreneurial techniques to build innovation-
tives of both large corporations and emerging
F. Murray, L. Perez-Breva driven ventures in a time-compressed but robust
technology-based enterprises. Studies link-
setting. Applies fundamental concepts in greater
ages between internal and external sources of
15.373J Venture Engineering (New) depth and introduces tools and techniques.
technology in major new business development.
(Same subject as 2.912J) Students apply these concepts to specific
Examines internal entrepreneurial ventures, al-
Prereq: Permission of instructor venture-development projects. Designed to help
liances (especially between large and new com-
U (Fall, Spring) students who want to prototype their potential
panies), joint ventures, acquisitions, corporate
3-0-9 new venture. Includes designing, developing,
venture capital investments, and licensing as
and testing the underlying product/service for
alternative business development approaches. Develops the capability to move from testing
the new venture. Students taking graduate ver-
Covers aspects of corporate business develop- ideas to assembling a venture as a system
sion complete additional assignments. Applica-
ment other than mergers and acquisitions. comprised of technological, human, social,
tion required; consult instructor.
Outside speakers supplement faculty lectures. regulatory, managerial, and financial processes
W. Aulet, J. Baum, E. Chen
Student teams prepare term reports on a com- and flows that affect costs, revenues, and value.
petitive analysis of some aspect of corporate Begins with a focus on leadership, addressing
15.379 New Enterprises (New)
business development. key issues involved in recruiting and building a
V. Livada, A. Kacperczyk founder team and its early employees. Fosters
Prereq: None
understanding of financial resource needs for
U (Fall, Spring)
15.370 Building an Entrepreneurial Venture: the new enterprise an methods for raising funds.
2-1-6
Advanced Tools and Techniques (New) Students engage in a venture planning activity in
(Subject meets with 15.378) which they must demonstrate their understand- Covers the process of identifying and quantify-
Prereq: 10.808, 15.379, or permission of ing of the concepts covered in class. ing market opportunities, then conceptualizing,
instructor F. Murray planning, and starting a new, technology-based
U (Fall, Spring) enterprise. Topics include opportunity assess-
3-1-8 15.375J Development Ventures ment, the value proposition, the entrepre-
(Same subject as EC.731J, MAS.665J) neur, legal issues, entrepreneurial ethics, the
Project-based class in which students use entre-
Prereq: Permission of instructor business plan, the founding team, seeking
preneurial techniques to build innovation-driven
G (Fall) customers, and raising funds. Students develop
ventures in a time-compressed but robust set-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit detailed business plans for a start-up. Intended
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
ting. Applies the fundamental concepts provided

for students who want to start their own busi-
in other foundational entrepreneurship courses See description under subject MAS.665J.
ness, further develop an existing business, be a
in greater depth and presents additional tools A. Pentland, J. Bonsen
member of a management team in a new enter-
and techniques. Students apply these concepts
prise, or better understand the entrepreneur and
to specific venture-development projects. De-
signed to help students who want to prototype
their potential new venture. Includes designing,
245 subjects 15.349J to 15.379

the entrepreneurial process. Meets with 15.390 15.387 Entrepreneurial Sales 15.392 Designing, Developing and Launching
M A N A G E M E N T
when offered concurrently. Prereq: None Successful Products in an Entrepreneurial

W. Aulet, C. Catalini G (Fall, Spring) Environment: Tools and Techniques (New)
3-0-9 Prereq: 15.371 or 15.390
15.381 The Human Side of Technology G (Spring; first half of term)
Practical and tactical ins and outs of how to sell
technical products to a sophisticated market-
G (IAP)
place. How to build and manage a sales force;
2-1-6 Students develop and help market an
building compensation systems for a sales force,
innovation-driven product that may form
Examines the human side of managing technical assigning territories, resolving disputes, and
the basis of an entrepreneurial start-up, but
professionals and teams throughout innovative dealing with channel conflicts. Focus on selling
also could be part of a larger entity. Students
processes, including micro and macro issues. to customers, whether through a direct sales-
use tools and techniques to effectively and
Topics include motivational commitment and force, a channel salesforce, or building an OEM
efficiently drive product development (hardware
performance; dealing with complacency; under- relationship. Half term course.
or software) in a fast-paced environment,
standing the relationships among innovation, L. Shipley
including how to iterate their way to product/
change, motivation, and uncertainty; managing
market fit, how to generate interest in their
creative individual contributors; effective rec- 15.389 Global Entrepreneurship II: Global
start-up through the internet, and how to select
ognition and reward systems; leading decision Entrepreneurship Lab
the right business model for their market.
making processes; staffing critical roles and Prereq: None. Coreq: 15.395
Application required.
cross-functional relationships; information/ G (Fall, IAP; second half of term)
B. Halligan, P. English
knowledge transfer; organizational diagnosis for 2-0-7
change. Restricted to SDM students; others with
Building upon 15.395, discusses the issues and 15.394 Dilemmas in Founding New Ventures
permission of instructor.
policies that affect the climate for innovation Prereq: None
Staff
and start-up success around the world. Enables G (Spring)
teams of students to work with the top manage- 3-0-6
15.385 Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
ment of global start-ups and gain experience
Prereq: 15.911 Explores key organizational decisions that
in running, and consulting to, a new enterprise
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered have far-reaching consequences for founders
outside the US. Focuses on start-ups operat-
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) and their ventures. Though a series of cases,
ing in emerging markets throughout the world.
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit readings, and simulations, students examine
Restricted to graduate students.
five founder's dilemmas: whether and when to
Students work individually or in teams to develop Y. Huang, S. Johnson
found; whom to include in the founding team;
a business plan for an enterprise (for- or nonprof-
how to allocate equity among co-founders;
it) to solve a social problem. They also have the 15.390 New Enterprises
whether to involve external investors; when and
opportunity to develop their skills by working on (Subject meets with 15.379)
how to exit. Aims to equip students with tools
an existing social venture. Examines the theory Prereq: None
and frameworks to help them understand the im-
and practice of social entrepreneurship and in- G (Fall, Spring)
plications of early decisions, and to build endur-
novation within various social issues and topics, 2-1-6
ing resources that enable the venture to execute
including social impact markets, performance
Covers the process of identifying and quantify- even if the original plan changes substantially.
measurement, and theory of change. Students
ing market opportunities, then conceptualizing, M. Marx
gain practical knowledge on how to identify
planning, and starting a new, technology-based
potential social venture opportunities; develop
enterprise. Topics include opportunity assess- 15.395 Global Entrepreneurship I:
skills and competencies for creating, developing
ment, the value proposition, the entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship Without Borders
and implementing ideas; and measure the suc-
legal issues, entrepreneurial ethics, the busi- Prereq: None
cess and value of a young enterprise.
ness plan, the founding team, seeking custom- G (Fall; first half of term)
Staff
ers and raising funds. Students develop detailed 3-0-3
business plans for a start-up. Intended for
15.386 Managing in Adversity Examines opportunities and problems for entre-
students who want to start their own business,
Prereq: None preneurs outside the US, including in Europe,
further develop an existing business, be a mem-
G (Fall, Spring; second half of term) Latin America, and Asia. Covers the linkages
ber of a management team in a new enterprise,
3-0-3 between the business environment, the insti-
or better understand the entrepreneur and the
tutional framework, and new venture creation.
Provides the skills required for a CEO to deal entrepreneurial process. Meets with 15.379
Students apply analytics of finance for start-ups
with complex problems under highly adverse when offered concurrently.
in emerging markets. In addition to discussing
conditions. Cases and guest CEO speakers W. Aulet, C. Catalini
a range of global entrepreneurial situations,
present real-life, high adversity situations that
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
student groups pick one particular cluster on

students then deal with through role play.
which to focus and to understand what further
Emphasis on how to quickly define the issues
development would entail. Classroom interac-
at stake, determine and evaluate the options,
tions are based primarily on case studies.
and then take critical and precipitous actions to
S. Johnson, V. Karplus
address the situation. No listeners.
P. Kurzina, N. Thompson
246
15.396 Seminar in Entrepreneurship FINANCE common stocks, capital budgeting, diversifica-
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor tion and portfolio selection, equilibrium pricing
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 15.401 Finance Theory I of risky assets, the theory of efficient markets,
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, IAP, Spring) (Subject meets with 15.411) and an introduction to derivatives. Students
Units arranged Prereq: None taking graduate version complete additional
G (Fall, Spring) assignments.
15
Group study of current topics related to entre-
4-0-5 Consult K. Nixon
preneurship.
W. Aulet Core theory of modern financial economics and 15.412 Finance Theory II
financial management, concentrating on capital (Subject meets with 15.402, 15.S418)
15.397 Seminar in Entrepreneurship markets and investments. Topics include func- Prereq: 15.411
Prereq: Permission of instructor tions of capital markets and financial intermedi- U (Fall, Spring)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered aries, asset valuation, fixed income securities, 4-0-5
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, IAP, Spring) common stocks, capital budgeting, diversifica-
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit tion and portfolio selection, equilibrium pricing Continuation of 15.411, concentrating on corpo-
Can be repeated for credit of risky assets, the theory of efficient markets, rate financial management. Topics include capital
and an introduction to derivatives. Students budgeting, investment decisions and valuation;
Group study of current topics related to high-
taking graduate version complete additional working capital management, security issues;
tech entrepreneurship.
assignments. dividend policy; optimal capital structure; and
Staff
Consult K. Nixon real options analysis. Students taking graduate
15.398 Corporations at the Crossroads: The CEO
15.402 Finance Theory II P. Asquith, R. Iyer, A. Malenko
Perspective
(Subject meets with 15.412, 15.S418)
Prereq: 15.401 15.414 Financial Management
G (Spring)
G (Fall, Spring) Prereq: 15.511
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Summer)
Focus is on the role of the CEO. Students learn 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Continuation of 15.401, concentrating on corpo-
from some of the world's leading CEOs who are Credit cannot also be received for 15.724
rate financial management. Topics include capital
invited to speak in the class. Topics include the
budgeting, investment decisions and valuation; Provides a rigorous introduction to the fun-
job of the CEO, corporate strategy, and career
working capital management, security issues; damentals of modern financial analysis and
learnings and advice. Particular emphasis on
dividend policy; optimal capital structure; and applications to business challenges in capital
how the CEO is reacting to the crossroads where
real options analysis. Students taking graduate budgeting, project evaluation, corporate invest-
he currently finds his company. Sessions are
version complete additional assignments. ment and financing decisions, and basic security
highly interactive, with questions from the
P. Asquith, R. Iyer, A. Malenko analysis and investment management. Focuses
students. Before each class, a small group of
on five key sections: an introduction to the finan-
students has dinner with the guest CEO, a truly
15.403 Introduction to the Practice of Finance cial system, the unifying principles of modern fi-
unique experience for the students.
Prereq: None nance, and fundamental present-value relations;
P. Kurzina
G (Fall) valuation models for both stocks and bonds and
2-0-1 capital budgeting; methods for incorporating
15.399 Entrepreneurship Lab
uncertainty into valuation models; valuation of
Prereq: None Seminar exposes students to some of the derivative securities; and applications to corpo-
G (Fall, Spring) basic institutions and practices of the finan- rate financial decisions. Restricted to MIT Sloan
2-9-1 cial industry. Includes panel discussions with Fellows in Innovation and Global Leadership.
representatives from leading financial institu- D. Lucas
Teams of science, engineering, and management
tions, MIT alumni currently engaged in the
students participate actively one day a week
financial services sector, and leading industry
on-site with the top management of high tech 15.415 Finance Theory
vendors. Restricted to first-year Finance track
start-ups in order to gain experience in starting Prereq: None
MBA students.
and running a new venture. Student projects G (Summer)
J. Parsons
focus on one urgent aspect of the start-up, such 6-0-9
as selection of target market, design of market-
15.411 Finance Theory I Core theory of capital markets and corporate
entry strategy, choice of sales approach to initial
(Subject meets with 15.401) finance. Topics include functions and operations
customers, etc. In addition to the regular MIT
Prereq: None of capital markets, analysis of consumption-
registration process, students should register at
U (Fall, Spring) investment decisions of investors, valuation the-
the course website one month before class to fa-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
4-0-5 ory, financial securities, risk analysis, portfolio

cilitate formation of student teams and matching
theory, pricing models of risky assets, theory of
of teams with potential host companies. Core theory of modern financial economics and efficient markets, as well as investment, financ-
C. Catalini, J. Dougherty financial management, concentrating on capital ing and risk management decisions of firms.
markets and investments. Topics include func- Provides a theoretical foundation of finance and
tions of capital markets and financial intermedi-
aries, asset valuation, fixed income securities,
247 subjects 15.381 to 15.415

its applications. Restricted to students in the 15.427J Real Estate Capital Markets 15.433 Investments
M A N A G E M E N T
Master of Finance Program. (Same subject as 11.432J) Prereq: 15.401, 15.414, or 15.415
L. Kogan, J. Wang Prereq: 11.431; 15.402 or 15.414 G (Fall)
G (Spring; first half of term) 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
15.416J Introduction to Financial Economics 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Financial theory and empirical evidence for
See description under subject 11.432J. making investment decisions. Topics include
Prereq: 14.121, 14.122
D. Geltner portfolio theory; equilibrium models of security
G (Fall)
prices, including the capital asset pricing model
15.428J Tools for Analysis: Design for Real and the arbitrage pricing theory; the empirical
Foundations of modern financial economics; in- Estate and Infrastructure Development behavior of security prices; market efficiency;
dividuals’ consumption and portfolio decisions (Same subject as 11.434J, ESD.712J) performance evaluation; and behavioral finance.
under uncertainty; valuation of financial securi- Prereq: None Preference to Course 15 students.
ties. Topics include expected utility theory; G (Spring; second half of term) Staff
stochastic dominance; mutual fund separation; 2-0-4
portfolio frontiers; capital asset pricing model; 15.434 Advanced Corporate Finance
arbitrage pricing theory; Arrow-Debreu econo- Prereq: 15.402, 15.412, 15.414, or 15.415
D. Geltner, R. de Neufville
mies; consumption and portfolio decisions; G (Fall, Spring)
consumption beta models; spanning; options; 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
15.429J Securitization of Mortgages and Other
market imperfections; no-trade theorems; ratio-
Assets Covers advanced topics in corporate finance,
nal expectations; financial signaling. Primarily
(Same subject as 11.353J) including complex valuations, static and dy-
for doctoral students in accounting, economics,
Prereq: 15.426, 15.401, or permission of namic capital structure, risk management, and
and finance.
instructor real options. Also considers security design,
S. A. Ross
G (Spring) restructuring, bankruptcy, corporate control and
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit governance, and international finance issues.
15.S418 Special Subject: Laboratory in
N. Bergman, N. Gregory
Corporate Finance (New) Investigates the economics and finance of secu-
(Subject meets with 15.402, 15.412) ritization, a practice that allows illiquid assets to
15.437 Options and Futures Markets
Prereq: None be transformed into more liquid securities. Con-
Prereq: 15.401, 15.414, or 15.415
U (Fall, Spring) siders the basic mechanics of structuring deals
G (Fall, Spring)
4-6-5 Institute LAB for various asset-backed securities. Investigates
the pricing of pooled assets, using Monte Carlo
Covers capital budgeting, investment decisions
and other option pricing techniques, as well as Examines the economic role of options and
and valuation; working capital management,
various trading strategies used in these markets. futures markets. Topics: determinants of forward
security issues; dividend policy; optimal capital
W. Torous and futures prices, hedging and synthetic asset
structure; and real options analysis. Laboratory
creation with futures, uses of options in invest-
involves projects of an applied nature in which
15.431 Entrepreneurial Finance ment strategies, relation between puts and
students either conduct an event study and
Prereq: 15.402, 15.414, or 15.415 calls, option valuation using binomial trees and
analyze its impact on firm capital market value,
G (Spring) Monte Carlo simulation, implied binomial trees,
or conduct a merger model between two firms
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit advanced hedging techniques, exotic options,
of the student's choosing. Emphasizes use of
applications to corporate securities and other
research databases to test hypotheses. Instruc- Examines the elements of entrepreneurial
financial instruments.
tion and practice in communication includes finance, focusing on technology-based start-up
J. C. Cox, H. Chen
report writing, team projects, and oral and visual ventures, and the early stages of company
presentation. Licensed as an Institute Labora- development. Addresses key questions which
15.438 Fixed Income Securities and Derivatives
tory subject, and as a CI-M subject for Course 15 challenge all entrepreneurs: how much money
Prereq: 15.401, 15.414, or 15.415
students, for 2014–2015. can and should be raised; when should it be
G (Spring)
S. Myers raised and from whom; what is a reasonable
valuation of the company; and how funding, em-
15.426J Real Estate Finance and Investment ployment contracts and exit decisions should be Designed for students seeking to develop a
(Same subject as 11.431J) structured. Aims to prepare students for these sophisticated understanding of fixed income
Prereq: Permission of instructor decisions, both as entrepreneurs and venture valuation and hedging methods, and to gain
G (Fall) capitalists. In-depth analysis of the structure of familiarity with the major markets and instru-
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit the private equity industry. ments. Emphasizes tools for quantifying,
A. Schoar hedging, and speculating on risk. Topics include
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
duration; convexity; modern approaches to

D. Geltner
modeling the yield curve; interest rate forwards,
futures, swaps and options; credit risk and
credit derivatives; mortgages; and securitiza-
tion. 15.437 strongly recommended.
D. Lucas
248
15.439 Investment Management various term structure models; option pricing futures and options; hedging foreign exchange
C O U R S E
Prereq: 15.401, 15.414, or 15.415 theories; and market microstructures; per- risk and managing foreign exchange exposure;
G (Spring) formance evaluation; bond rating and default international portfolio management; interna-
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit analysis; event study methodology; continuous- tional asset market implications of bubbles,
time econometrics; and general time series crashes, and crises.
Studies financial markets, principally equity
methods. An empirical term project is required. J. Parker
15
markets, from an investment decision-making
Some econometric background and rudimentary
perspective. Develops a set of conceptual frame-
computer programming skills are assumed. 15.448–15.449 Seminar in Finance
works and tools, and applies them to particular
Primarily for doctoral students in finance, ac- Prereq: 15.402 or 15.414
investments and investment strategies chosen
counting, and economics. G (Fall, Spring)
from a broad array of companies, securities, and
Staff Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
institutional contexts. Focuses strongly on case
studies; students are expected to prepare each
15.444 International Finance: Corporate Finance
case before class and participate extensively in Group study of current topics related to finance.
Prereq: 15.402, 15.414, or 15.415
discussions. J. C. Cox
R. Cohen
15.450 Analytics of Finance
15.440J Advanced Financial Economics I Prereq: 15.401, 15.414, or 15.415
(Same subject as 14.440J) Addresses issues relating to valuation, risk G (Spring)
Prereq: 15.416 management, financing and contractual design 5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Fall) for firms operating in international markets,
Provides a rigorous foundation for the main
5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit providing exposure to emerging markets. Stu-
analytical techniques and quantitative methods
dents analyze how risk and cash flows should be
Covers advanced topics in the theory of finan- necessary to succeed in the financial services
evaluated in environments with varying levels
cial markets with a focus on continuous time industry. Topics include discrete and continuous
of risk, such as currency fluctuation, sovereign
models. Topics include multiperiod securities asset pricing models, financial econometrics,
default, weak property rights, etc. Discusses
markets and martingales; pricing of contingent machine learning methods, and dynamic opti-
how certain types of risk can be eliminated or
securities such as options; optimal consump- mization. Examples of applications include port-
managed through the appropriate design of
tion and portfolio problems of an individual; folio management, risk management, derivative
financial contracts, and how institutional dif-
dynamic equilibrium theory and the intertempo- pricing, and algorithmic trading.
ferences across countries shape the structure
ral capital asset pricing model; term structure of A. Kirilenko
and efficacy of private equity contracts. Other
interest rates; and equilibrium with asymmetric
topics include firm policy and international tax
information, transaction costs, and borrowing 15.451 Proseminar in Capital Markets/
regimes, microfinance, and valuing social return.
constraints. Primarily for doctoral students in Investment Management
Concludes with a discussion on the impact of
finance, economics, and accounting. Prereq: 15.401, 15.414, or 15.415
global financial crises on firm financial policy.
H. Chen, L. Kogan G (Fall)
Staff
15.441J Advanced Financial Economics II
15.445 Mergers and Acquisitions: The Market Provides a unique opportunity to tackle original
for Corporate Control research problems in capital market analysis and
Prereq: 14.121, 14.122, or 15.416J
Prereq: 15.402, 15.414, 15.515, or 15.516 investment management that have been posed
G (Spring)
G (Spring; partial term) by leading experts from the financial community.
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Students are assigned to teams, and each team
Surveys selected topics in current advanced is assigned one such problem. Teams present
Examines a corporation's decision to acquire
research in corporate finance. Theoretical and their solutions at a seminar which is attended by
another firm or the decision to oppose being
empirical analyses of corporate financing and representatives of the sponsoring organization
acquired. Explores three aspects of the merger
investment decisions. Some background in and open to the entire MIT community. Not open
and acquisition process: the strategic decision to
information economics and game theory is use- to students from other institutions.
acquire, the valuation decision of how much to
ful. Primarily for doctoral students in accounting, M. Kritzman
pay, and the financing decision on how to fund
economics, and finance.
the acquisition. Sessions alternate between dis-
Staff 15.452 Proseminar in Corporate Finance/
cussions of academic readings and applied cases.
Investment Banking
N. Gregory
15.442J Advanced Financial Economics III Prereq: 15.402, 15.414, or 15.415
(Same subject as 14.442J) G (Fall)
15.447 International Finance: Capital Markets
Prereq: 14.382, 15.416J, or permission of 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 15.401, 15.414, or 15.415
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
instructor
G (Spring) Bridges the gap between finance theory and
G (Spring)
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit finance practice, and introduces students to the
broader financial community. Students partici-
Students analyze international financial markets
Recent empirical methods in finance, including: pate in a series of proseminars with industry
and instruments. Covers topics such as cur-
the estimation and testing of market efficiency; guest speakers. Each guest, in collaboration
rency markets, exchange rate determination,
the random walk hypothesis; the CAPM/APT; with finance faculty, provides a problem and
statistical properties of exchange rates; currency
249 subjects 15.416J to 15.452

materials to a team of students. Each team then es. Examines the needs of government as user, 15.490 Practice of Finance: Private Equity and
M A N A G E M E N T
prepares a report and presents their analysis to producer and overseer of the financial system, Hedge Funds
the guest speaker and other students for evalu- including the issues surrounding measuring Prereq: 15.402, 15.414, or 15.415
ation and feedback. Not open to students from and managing risks in financial crises. Develops G (Spring; second half of term)
other institutions. the necessary tools of derivative pricing and 2-0-1 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
J. Parsons risk measurement, portfolio analysis and risk
Introduction to the field of alternative invest-
accounting, and performance measurement to
ments—principally private equity and hedge
15.460 Applied Quantitative Finance analyze and implement concepts and new prod-
funds—within the context of the larger invest-
Prereq: 15.401, 15.414, or 15.415 uct ideas. Applies these tools to analyze aspects
ment domain. Covers the structure and opera-
G (Spring) of the financial crisis of 2007-2009. Preference
tion of alternative funds, valuation, and topics
4-0-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit to MBA and MFin students.
such as deal sourcing, exits, value added, and
R. Merton
Covers practical aspects of the analytics of alpha strategies. Discusses the evolution of
finance from the perspective of a quantitative the field as well as what the future may bring.
15.467 Retirement Finance, Lifecycle Investing,
investment manager. Develops an understand- Summarizes subfields such as venture capital,
and Asset Management
ing of stochastic processes, option pricing, leveraged buyouts, distressed investing, and the
Prereq: 15.433
investment strategies, backtest simulation, spectrum of hedge funds. Addresses investor
G (Spring)
data and computational architecture, portfolio perspectives, portfolio construction and risk
construction, trading implementation, and risk management with alternatives. Encourages ac-
management within the context of specific quan- Organized around applying finance science and tive student participation, and includes a project
titative trading strategies. Follows the natural financial engineering in three related financial and reading list.
sequence of research, development, testing, activities: retirement finance, lifecycle investing, P. Cooper
and implementation. Emphasizes financial and asset management. Develops the necessary
applications, but also covers mathematical and tools of derivative pricing and risk measure- 15.491 Practice of Finance: Advanced Corporate
statistical techniques in some depth, along with ment, portfolio analysis and risk accounting, Risk Management
their computational implementation in software and performance measurement to analyze and Prereq: 15.402, 15.414, or 15.415
and the use of real-world market data. implement concepts and new product ideas. G (Spring)
P. Mende Students should be familiar with basic portfolio- 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
selection theory, CAPM, options, futures, swaps
Focuses on how corporations make use of the
15.464 Valuation and other derivative securities. Preference to
insights and tools of risk management. Taught
Prereq: 15.141, 15.402, 15.414, 15.415, MBA and MFin students.
from the perspective of potential end-users of
15.515, or 15.516 R. Merton
derivatives (not the dealer), such as manufactur-
ing corporations, utilities, and software firms.
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 15.481J Financial Market Dynamics and Human
Topics include how companies manage risk,
4-0-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Behavior
instruments for hedging, liability management
Project-based subject in which students work in and organization, and governance and control.
Prereq: 15.401, 15.414, or 15.415
teams to prepare comprehensive and detailed 15.437 recommended.
valuations of several major investments. Devel- J. Parsons
ops a deeper and more detailed understanding
of valuation methods and concepts, including 15.493 Practice of Finance: Perspectives on
estimation of industry betas and costs of capital, Develops a new perspective on the dynamics Investment Management
discounting the after-tax WACC vs. the adjusted of financial markets and the roles that human Prereq: 15.402, 15.414, or 15.415
present value (APV) method, using forward and behavior and the business environment play G (Fall, Spring; second half of term)
futures prices, R&D and CAPEX leverage and the in determining the evolution of behavior and 3-0-3 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
two-discount-rate method, and valuing debt- institutions. Draws on a variety of disciplines to
Provides an overview of the investment manage-
equivalent cash flows and certainty equivalents. develop a more complete understanding of hu-
ment industry and an introduction to business
Guest speakers brief the class on some of the in- man behavior in the specific context of markets
fundamentals and valuation. Students read
vestments. Preference to MBA and MFIN students. and other economic institutions. Incorporates
company analyst reports, write papers analyzing
S. Myers practical applications from financial markets, the
various companies, and complete an in-depth
hedge fund industry, private equity, government
company analysis as a final paper. Includes
15.466 Functional and Strategic Finance regulation, and political economy. Students use
presentations by outside speakers in the invest-
Prereq: 15.433 or 15.437 ideas from this new perspective to formulate
ment management industry. Class attendance is
G (Spring) several new hypotheses regarding recent chal-
mandatory.
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit lenges to traditional economic thinking.
J. Shames
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
A. Lo
Organized around applying finance science and
financial engineering in the design and manage-
ment of global financial institutions, markets,
and the financial system—the approach used to
understand the dynamics of institutional change
and the design of financial products and servic-
250
15.495 Practice of Finance: Quantitative Sloan Educational Services required for all cross- 15.516 Corporate Financial Accounting
C O U R S E
Investment Management registrants. (Subject meets with 15.501)
Prereq: 15.402, 15.414, or 15.415 N. Shroff Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) 15.511 Financial Accounting 3-0-9
15
See description under subject 15.501. If subject
G (Summer)
Explores facets of quantitative investment is oversubscribed, priority is given to Course 15
management, such as alpha models and data students.
analysis, risk management, portfolio construc- N. Shroff
tion and trading, and limitations of a quantita- Introduces concepts of corporate financial ac-
tive approach. Focuses primarily on foreign counting and reporting of information widely 15.518 Taxes and Business Strategy
exchange and fixed income markets; may also used in making investment decisions, corporate Prereq: 15.501, 15.511, 15.515, or 15.516
address examples from equity and commodity and managerial performance assessment, and G (Spring)
markets. Alpha models organized as case stud- valuation of firms. Students perform economics- 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
ies employing value/mean-reversion, momen- based analysis of accounting information from
Provides a conceptual framework for thinking
tum, and carry strategies. Students use market the viewpoint of the user (especially senior man-
about taxation. Topics include the taxation of
and economic data to challenge theoretical agers) rather than the preparer (the accountant).
various investments and types of compensa-
formulations. Problem sets and team projects Restricted to Sloan Fellows in Innovation and
tion; retirement planning; considerations of
involve MATLAB programming to solve practical Global Leadership.
choosing an organizational form when starting
problems faced in building and running a quanti- J. Weber
a business; the various methods of mergering,
tative hedge fund.
acquiring, and divesting business entities; inter-
M. Mueller 15.514 Financial and Managerial Accounting
national tax planning rules and strategies; and
Prereq: None
high wealth planning and the estate tax. Applies
15.496 Practice of Finance: Data Technologies G (Summer)
current debates on various tax policy options to
for Quantitative Finance 3-0-9
class discussions. Intended for investment bank-
Prereq: 15.401, 15.414, or 15.415
Intensive introduction to the preparation and ers and consultants who need to understand
G (Fall)
interpretation of financial information for inves- how taxes affect the structure of deals, manag-
tors (external users) and managers (internal ers and analysts who need to understand how
Introduces financial market data architecture users) and to the use of financial instruments firms strategically respond to taxes, and entre-
and design, with applications to asset pricing, to support system and project creation. Adopts preneurs who want to structure their businesses
quantitative investment strategies, portfolio a decision-maker perspective on accounting and finances in a tax-advantaged manner.
management, risk management, and high-fre- and finance. Restricted to System Design and M. Hanlon
quency trading. Studies how data relationships Management students.
are structured and how to use modern tools and S. Keating 15.521 Management Accounting and Control
technologies to manipulate, manage, and ana- Prereq: 15.501, 15.511, 15.515, or 15.516
lyze financial data sets. Uses real-world data, 15.515 Financial Accounting G (Spring)
applications, and cases to illustrate principles Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and provide practical experience. G (Fall)
Introduces participants to the language and
P. Mende 4-0-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
methodologies of internal accounting practices.
An intensive introduction to the preparation and Topics include cost allocations, absorption
interpretation of financial information. Adopts a costing, standard costing, transfer pricing, and
ACCOUNTING performance measurement and evaluation.
decision-maker perspective of accounting by em-
phasizing the relation between accounting data Major focus is on identifying which information
15.501 Corporate Financial Accounting
and the underlying economic events generating is useful and which is useless and potentially
them. Class sessions are a mixture of lecture and misleading.
Prereq: None
case discussion. Assignments include textbook S. Keating
U (Fall, Spring)
problems, analysis of financial statements, and
3-0-9
cases. Restricted to first-year Sloan master’s 15.522 Security Design and Corporate Financing
Preparation and analysis of financial state- students. Prereq: 15.401; 15.402 or 15.414; 15.433 or
ments. Focuses on why financial statements take J. Core, R. Verdi 15.434
the form they do, and how they can be used in Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
evaluating corporate performance and solvency Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and in valuation of corporate securities. Intro- 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit

duces concepts from finance and economics
Examines how corporations choose securities
(e.g., cash flow discounting and valuation) and
and markets to finance themselves. These are
explains their relation to, and use in, account-
decisions which the firm must make after it
ing. Students taking the graduate version
has determined its financial policies including
complete additional assignments. Permission of
capital structure and dividend policy. Subject
251 subjects 15.460 to 15.522

discusses recent trends in corporate financing 15.564 IT Essentials II: Advanced Technologies 15.569 Leadership Lab: Leading Sustainable
M A N A G E M E N T
including globalization, secularization, and for Digital Business in the Knowledge Economy Systems
transformation. Explores new securities and in- Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor
stitutional factors, particularly tax and account- G (Spring) G (Fall, IAP)
ing factors that affect their design. 3-0-6 6-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
P. Asquith
Technologies and concepts for next generation Addresses key sustainability challenges faced
knowledge management and web e-business, by business and society. Explores alternative
15.535 Business Analysis Using Financial
including semantic web and web services. ways to view organizations that draw attention
Statements
Business applications for use in the next two to to cross-boundary interdependencies and help
Prereq: 15.501, 15.511, 15.515, or 15.516;
seven years, including: e-commerce, market- leaders at all levels develop their capacity to
15.401, 15.411, or 15.414
ing, finance, trust/security, health/biomedical, collaborate for systemic change. Develops skills
G (Fall, Spring)
mobile. Strategic impacts and entrepreneurial to help students surface and reflect on mental
opportunities. Core skills for identifying and models and practices that keep organizations
Primary learning objective is the strategic, fi- evaluating technologies and their business po- stuck in unproductive system dynamics. Weaves
nancial, and accounting analysis of a company's tential, and for managing innovative IT-depen- together theory, experiential practices, guest
profitability and riskiness by means of financial dent projects. Overall emphasis on business speakers, and action learning projects that
statement data. A second, and related, learning process automation and e-services. enable teams of students to work with organiza-
objective is the valuation of a company using S. Madnick tions on systemic change initiatives.
financial statement data. Concepts are applied to P. Senge, W. Orlikowski
a number of decision making contexts, including 15.565J Digital Evolution: Managing Web 3.0
securities analysis, credit analysis, merger analy- (Same subject as ESD.565J) 15.570 Digital Marketing and Social Media
sis, and company performance assessment. Prereq: Permission of instructor Analytics (New)
C. Noe G (Spring) Prereq: None
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall; second half of term)
15.539 Doctoral Seminar in Accounting 3-0-3
Examines the evolution from Web 2.0, with its
Prereq: 15.515
emphasis on interactivity through online col- Provides a detailed, applied perspective on the
G (Fall, Spring)
laboration and sharing among users (primarily theory and practice of digital marketing and
through social networking sites, wikis and com- social media analytics in the age of big data.
munication tools), to Web 3.0, which focuses Covers concepts such as the difference between
Designed primarily for doctoral students in on high proactivity, transforming the Web into earned and paid media, predictive modeling
accounting and related fields. The reading list a database, and the leveraging of artificial for ad targeting and customer relationship
consists of accounting research papers. Objec- intelligence technologies, such as the Semantic management, measuring and managing product
tive is to introduce research topics, methodolo- Web. Introduces Management 3.0 and the range virality, viral product design, native advertis-
gies, and developments in accounting, and train of new Web technologies, applications, and ing, and engaging the multichannel experience.
students to do independent research. business opportunities and challenges that it Stresses the theory and practice of randomized
J. Weber supports. Includes case studies, industry and experimentation, AB testing and the importance
academic speakers, discussion of basic prin- of causal inference for marketing strategy. Com-
ciples, and a team project. bines lectures, case studies, and guest speakers
INFORMATION S. Madnick with relevant industry experience that speak
TECHNOLOGIES directly to the topics at hand.
15.567 The Economics of Information: Strategy, S. Aral
15.561 Information Technology Essentials Structure and Pricing
Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor 15.571 Enterprise Transformations in the Digital
G (Spring) G (Fall; first half of term) Economy
3-0-6 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: None
G (Spring)
Examines technology concepts and trends Analysis of the underlying economics of informa-
3-0-6
underlying current and future uses of information with management implications. Studies ef-
tion technology (IT) in business. Emphasis on fects of digitization and technology on industry, Designed to help students understand how the
networks and distributed computing, including organizational structure, and business strategy. digital economy forces companies to rethink
the web. Other topics include hardware and Examines pricing, bundling, and versioning of their business strategies—and architect their
operating systems, software development tools digital goods, including music, video, software, processes, products, and information. Explores
and processes, relational databases, security and communication services. Considers the how firms use technology to simplify unneces-
managerial implications of social networks, sary complexity while capitalizing on the value-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and cryptography, enterprise applications,

and electronic commerce. Exposure to web, search, targeted advertising, personalization, adding complexity inherent to more global,
database, and graphical user interface (GUI) privacy, network externalities, open source, and more integrated, more connected enterprises.
tools. Primarily for Sloan master's students with alliances. Discusses key principles. Includes Includes case studies about large enterprises
limited IT background. case studies, industry speakers, and a team using IT to transform how they do business,
T. W. Malone project. with guest executives from those enterprises
E. Brynjolfsson responding to student discussions. Student
252
teams work on consulting projects for major distributed databases, data extraction from web focus on the issues faced by entrepreneurs in
C O U R S E
corporations. sites, semantic web, semantic reconciliation organizing and financing a new venture.
J. W. Ross among heterogeneous sources. Organizational J. Akula
connectivity: loosely coupled organizations,
15.575 Economics of Information and development of standards, motivating strategic 15.616 Basic Business Law, Tilted Towards Key
Technology in Markets and Organizations alliances. Emerging Issues
15
Prereq: Permission of instructor S. E. Madnick Prereq: None
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) 15.579–15.580 Seminar in Information Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Technology 3-0-6
Builds upon relevant economic theories and Broad-gauged introduction to business law
methodologies to analyze the changes in orga- designed to prepare managers to exercise
nizations and markets enabled by IT, especially judgment and leadership when confronting
the internet. Typical perspectives examined key law-sensitive issues of importance to their
include industrial organization and competitive organizations and their own careers. Topics in-
behavior, price theory, information economics, Group study of current topics related to informa- clude contracts, liability, employment, changing
intangible asset valuation, consumer behavior, tion technology. jobs, intellectual property, business disputes,
search and choice, auctions and mechanism S. E. Madnick, T. W. Malone, W. Orlikowski bankruptcy and reorganization, acquisitions,
design, transactions cost economics and incom- regulatory compliance, and corporate crime. The
plete contracts theory, and design of empirical 15.599 Workshop in Digitization distinctive feature of 15.616 is an additional
studies. Extensive reading and discussion of Prereq: Permission of instructor focus on newly-emerging, law-sensitive issues of
research literature aimed at exploring the appli- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered key significance to business. Those topics vary
cation of these theories to business issues and Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) from year to year; some recent examples include
challenges raised by the internet and related 2-0-4 doing business in the BRIC nations, and the
technologies. Primarily for doctoral students. Can be repeated for credit legal framework of social media.
E. Brynjolfsson J. Akula
Presentations by faculty, doctoral students, and
guest speakers of ongoing research relating to
15.576 Research Seminar in Information 15.617 Deals, Finance, and the Law
current issues in digitization, technology and the
Technology and Organizations: Social Prereq: None
changing economics of work, as well as discus-
Perspectives G (Spring)
sions of key research papers in the field. Specific
topics determined by the interest of participants
G (Fall, Spring)
and by new and important directions in digitiza- Provide managers with the skills needed to con-
tion, information technology and information front key law-sensitive issues of importance to
Examines the assumptions, concepts, theories, economics. Background readings, regular as- their organizations and their own careers. Focus-
and methodologies that inform research into signments and active participation by students es on two overlapping contexts: complex deals,
the social aspects of information technology. expected. Preference to doctoral students. and financial services and products. Examines
Extensive reading and discussion of research E. Brynjolfsson the structure of investment funds (including
literature aimed at exploring micro, group, and private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and
macro level social phenomena surrounding the mutual funds); complex transactions, such as
development, implementation, use and implica- LAW mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance,
tions of information technology in organizations. securitization, and corporate reorganizations
Primarily for doctoral students. 15.615 Basic Business Law for the Entrepreneur in bankruptcy; financial services regulation;
W. Orlikowski and Manager financial instruments and structured products;
Prereq: None and civil and criminal accountability.
15.578 Global Information Systems: Strategic, G (Fall, Spring) J. Akula
Technical, and Organizational Perspectives 3-0-6
Prereq: Permission of instructor 15.618 Law and Cutting-Edge Technologies
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Broad-gauged introduction to business law Prereq: None
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) designed to prepare managers to exercise G (Spring)
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit judgment and leadership when confronting 3-0-6
key law-sensitive issues of importance to their
Explores critical issues of communications and organizations and their own careers. Topics in- Designed for students with an interest in the
connectivity of global and internet-based infor- clude contracts, liability, employment, changing law-sensitive issues raised by cutting-edge
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
mation systems from strategic, technical, and jobs, intellectual property, business disputes, technologies, including those who are involved
organizational perspectives. Strategic connectiv- bankruptcy and reorganization, acquisitions, in research relating to a new technology or are
ity: globalization and integration of information, regulatory compliance, and corporate crime. The planning to work in a setting where cutting-edge
competitive forces, interlinked value chains. distinctive feature of 15.615 is an additional technology will be an important asset. Examines
Physical connectivity: protocols and technolo- the legal framework of intellectual property
gies of local-area and wide-area, and internet (especially patents, but also trade secrets and
communications networks. Logical connectivity: copyright) and intellectual property licensing.
253 subjects 15.535 to 15.618

Considers the key legal issues that arise in the pects of managing the organization's human as- scientists, engineers and other professionals
M A N A G E M E N T
organization of a hi-tech start-up and in the com- sets, and what really needs to be done to imple- work. Outlines major challenges facing the man-
mercialization of technology-based products in ment these policies and to achieve competitive agement profession. Uses interactive exercises,
entrepreneurial and established companies. Also advantage. Adopts the perspective of a general simulations and problems to develop critical
looks at issues specific to certain key sectors and manager and addresses human resource topics skills in negotiations, teamwork, and leadership.
technologies, such as software and life sciences. (including reward systems, performance man- Focuses on practical application of these skills
J. Akula agement, high-performance human resource in a professional context. Introduces concepts
systems, training and development, recruitment, and tools to analyze work and leadership experi-
15.628J Patents, Copyrights, and the Law of retention, equal employment opportunity laws, ences in internships, school activities, and
Intellectual Property work-force diversity, and union-management fieldwork. Preference to Management minors
(Same subject as 6.903J) relationships) from a strategic perspective. and other undergraduates not majoring in Man-
Prereq: None E. J. Castilla agement Science.
U (Spring) T. Kochan, J. Carroll, P. Osterman
3-0-6 15.662J Managing Sustainable Businesses for
People and Profits 15.676 Work, Employment, and Industrial
Intensive introduction to the US law of intellec-
(Same subject as 11.383J, ESD.278J) Relations Theory
tual property with major emphasis on patents,
including the process of patent application
G (Spring) G (Spring)
and the remedies for patent infringement. Also
focuses on copyrights and provides a brief look
at trademarks and trade secrets. Presents com- Examines opportunities and challenges involved Historical evolution and assessment of different
parisons of what can and cannot be protected, in building and growing businesses that achieve theories and disciplinary perspectives used in
and what rights the owner does and does not high financial performance and returns to research on work, employment, and industrial
obtain. Highlights issues relating to information society. An anchor course for the social dimen- relations. Introduces doctoral students to the
technology, biogenetic materials, and business sions of sustainability and serves as an elective field and explores where their research interests
methods. Readings include judicial opinions and Sloans Sustainability Certificate program. fit within the broader field. First part compares
statutory material. No listeners. Through readings, cases, simulations and class the normative assumptions, theories, and
J. A. Meldman, S. M. Bauer visits from industry leaders, students explore methodologies used by economists, historians,
the underlying principles and business practices sociologists, psychologists, political scientists,
15.647–15.649 Seminar in Law that help to secure that alignment between busi- and legal scholars from the latter nineteenth
Prereq: Permission of instructor ness health and societal wellbeing. Students century to the present. Final portion explores
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered participate in a team project with a firm that is strategies for advancing research on topics of
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring) addressing a sustainability challenge. current interest to participants.
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit T. Kochan T. Kochan, P. Osterman, E. Castilla, O. Sharone,
Can be repeated for credit M. Amengual
15.665 Power and Negotiation
Group study of current topics related to law.
Prereq: Permission of instructor 15.677J Urban Labor Markets and Employment
J. L. Akula
G (Fall, Spring) Policy
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as 11.427J)
15.657J Technology, Globalization, and
Credit cannot also be received for 15.712 Prereq: Permission of instructor
Sustainable Development
G (Spring)
(Same subject as 1.813J, 11.466J, ESD.137J) Provides understanding of the theory and
Prereq: Permission of instructor processes of negotiation as practiced in a variety
G (Fall) of settings. Designed for relevance to the broad Discusses the broader trends in the labor mar-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit spectrum of bargaining problems faced by the ket, how urban labor markets function, public
manager and professional. Allows students an and private training policy, other labor market
opportunity to develop negotiation skills experi- programs, the link between labor market policy
N. Ashford
entially and to understand negotiation in useful and economic development, and the organiza-
analytical frameworks. Emphasizes simulations, tion of work within firms.
exercises, role playing, and cases. Undergradu- P. Osterman
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ates may register for this subject provided they
AND HUMAN RESOURCE are ready to participate with the intensity 15.678J Political Economy I: Theories of the
MANAGEMENT expected for a grad H-level subject State and the Economy
J. Curhan (Same subject as 14.781J, 17.100J)
15.660 Strategic Human Resource Management Prereq: Permission of instructor
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: 15.311 15.668 People and Organizations G (Fall)

G (Spring) Prereq: None 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit U (Spring)
Design and execution of human resource man- 3-0-6
M. Piore, S. Berger
agement strategies. Two central themes: How to Examines the historical evolution and current
think systematically and strategically about as- human and organizational contexts in which
254
15.691 Research Seminar in Work, Employment, that allow them to identify, evaluate, iterate, 15.705 Organizations Lab
C O U R S E
and Industrial Relations and integrate their ideas effectively. Case-based Prereq: Permission of instructor or Coreq:
Prereq: Permission of instructor discussions complemented by visits to key ac- 15.716
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered tors in MIT labs, as well as live case studies with G (IAP, Spring, Summer)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring) successful entrepreneurs. Specially designed 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit team projects provide practical experience in en-
15
Preparation for an organizational change proj-
Can be repeated for credit trepreneurial strategy, innovation management,
ect. Emphasis on applying tools of organization-
and the workings of the MIT entrepreneurial eco-
Discusses important areas for research in work, al, operational, and systems analysis in order to
system. Restricted to Executive MBA students.
employment and industrial relations; frame- effect change. Includes a focus on the chal-
Consult J. Hising DiFabio
works for research, research techniques, and lenges and opportunities presented by issues
methodological problems. Centered mainly on of leadership and organizational behavior. Each
15.702 Leading in a Global Context
staff research and the thesis research of ad- student leads a change project in his or her own
vanced graduate students and invited guests. organization, focusing on fixing a broken or inef-
Consult T. A. Kochan fective process. Examples of possible initiatives
include a strategic reorientation, organizational
15.698 Seminar in Industrial Relations and restructuring, introduction of a new technology,
Human Resource Management Intensive module on international management, a worker participation program, etc. Restricted
Prereq: Permission of instructor combining the key perspectives of macroeco- to Executive MBA students.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered nomics, global business, and global strategy. Fo- Consult J. Hising DiFabio
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring) cuses on the policy and economic environment
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit of firms, as well as on the development of a truly 15.707 Global Strategy
Can be repeated for credit global market in products, services, and capital, Prereq: Permission of instructor; Coreq: 15.708
and its effect on competition for businesses and G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Group study of current topics related to indus-
industries. Presents key insights into national 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
trial relations and human resource management.
economic strategies for development, and into
Consult P. Osterman Provides students with the evidence, concepts
the evolving rules and institutions governing
and models for understanding company perfor-
the new international economic order. Develops
mance in a global world and the issues facing
an appreciation of the international dimensions
EXECUTIVE MBA SUBJECTS of strategy and organization in an increasingly
executives in the early 21st century. Prepares
students to manage effectively in todays inter-
complex world economy. Restricted to Executive
15.700 Leadership and Integrative Management connected world by understanding this changing
MBA students.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; or Coreq: environment, principles of global strategy, and
15.714, 15.722 the relation between global strategy and orga-
G (Fall) nization. Focuses on the specificities of strategy
15.703 Leading Complex Organizations
3-0-6 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit and organization of the multinational company.
Restricted to Executive MBA students.
Investigates the different perspectives a general G (IAP, Spring, Summer)
manager must take, how to integrate those per- Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
spectives, and the role of leadership in setting Can be repeated for credit
15.708 Global Organizations Lab
and realizing goals. Students work intensively Strengthens students' skills in recognizing, Prereq: Permission of instructor; Coreq: 15.707
in teams and with multiple faculty, using a developing, and taking advantage of oppor- G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
deep dive into the challenges faced by a major tunities created by organizational complexity. 6-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
global firm operating in complex global markets. Focuses on key topics in corporate strategy,
Restricted to Executive MBA students. Helps students discover and develop new and
organizational design, organizational econom-
Consult J. Hising DiFabio effective ways of managing and working together
ics, and strategic human resource management,
across national borders; also helps acceler-
as well as themes such as integrative manage-
15.701 Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurial ate development of the context awareness and
ment, global leadership, and innovation and
Advantage integrative management skills needed to lead
entrepreneurship strategy. Emphasizes teaching
Prereq: 15.714 or permission of instructor in a globalized world. Involves intensive team
through integrative, multi-perspective cases,
G (Spring, Summer) engagement with a firm where students integrate
and reflection to prepare students for the next
6-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit their understanding of the relevant global and
steps in their careers as general managers.
national economic and institutional contexts,
Exposes students to the content, context, and Includes two projects where students create a
industry dynamics, the firm's strategic position
contacts that enable entrepreneurs to design plan for implementing a change initiative within
and capabilities, and its management organiza-
and launch successful stand-alone ventures, their organization, and develop a career plan.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
tion and processes to provide the management

ventures inside established corporations, and Restricted to Executive MBA students.
sponsor with insight and effective recommenda-
ventures in partnership with established cor- Consult J. Hising DiFabio
tions. Includes a week-long site visit for research.
porations based on new innovations. Students Restricted to Executive MBA students.
examine the critical entrepreneurial and innova- Consult J. Lehrich
tion challenges facing entrepreneurs inside new
and established firms, and develop frameworks
255 subjects 15.628J to 15.708

15.712 Power and Negotiation tings by providing the analytic tools needed to provides a broad overview of both theory and
M A N A G E M E N T
Prereq: Permission of instructor analyze, manage, and lead the organizations of practice. Restricted to Executive MBA students.
G (IAP, Spring, Summer) the future. Emphasizes the importance of the N. Gregory, S. Myers
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit organizational context in influencing which indi-
Credit cannot also be received for 15.665 vidual styles and skills are effective. Employs a 15.726 Pricing (New)
wide variety of learning tools, from experiential Prereq: None
Provides understanding of the theory and
learning to the more conventional discussion of G (IAP)
processes of negotiation as practiced in a variety
written cases. Centers on three complementary 3-0-0
of settings. Designed for relevance to the broad
perspectives on organizations: the strategic Credit cannot also be received for 15.818
spectrum of bargaining problems faced by the
design, political, and cultural “lenses” on orga-
manager and professional. Allows students an Focuses on practical pricing tactics. Presents a
nizations. Restricted to Executive MBA students.
opportunity to develop negotiation skills experi- framework for the steps firms should take when
R. Fernandez, R. Reagans
entially and to understand negotiation in useful thinking about pricing a new product or improv-
analytical frameworks. Emphasizes simulations, ing the pricing performance of an old product.
15.720 Financial Accounting
exercises, role playing, and cases. Restricted to Tools covered include monadic pricing surveys,
Executive MBA students. empirical price elasticity calculations, and con-
G (Spring)
Consult J. Lehrich joint. Restricted to Executive MBA students.
15.714 Competitive Strategy
Prereq: Permission of instructor Examines the basic concepts of corporate finan- 15.727 The Analytics Edge (New)
G (IAP, Spring, Summer) cial accounting and reporting, and the role of Prereq: 15.730 or permission of instructor
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit accounting information in investment decisions, G (Spring)
Credit cannot also be received for 15.902 corporate and managerial performance assess- 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
ment, and the valuation of firms. Develops skills
Introduces a variety of modern strategy
for performing an economics-based analysis of Introduces modern analytics methods (data
frameworks and methodologies to develop
accounting information from the viewpoint of mining and optimization), starting with real-
the skills needed to be a successful manager.
the users of accounting information (especially world problems where analytics have made
Cases and readings explore a range of strategic
senior managers), rather than the preparer a material difference. Modern data mining
problems, focusing particularly on the sources
(the accountant). Restricted to Executive MBA methods include clustering, classification,
of competitive advantage and the interaction
students. logistic regression, CART, random forest
between industry structure and organizational
Consult J. Hising DiFabio methods, and association rules. Modern
capabilities. Emphasizes the perspective of the
optimization methods include robust, adaptive
general manager in ensuring the firm's success.
15.722 Applied Economics for Managers and dynamic finance, energy, security, internet,
Encourages awareness of both the external
Prereq: Permission of instructor and demand modeling. Uses R programming
(market) and internal (organizational) forces that
G (Fall) language for data mining and ROME for robust
shape firm performance. Restricted to Executive
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit optimization. Restricted to Executive MBA
MBA students.
Credit cannot also be received for 15.024 students.
Develops facility with concepts, language, and
15.716 Leading Organizations analytical tools of economics. Primary focus is
15.730 Data, Models, and Decisions
Prereq: None on microeconomics. Emphasizes integration of
G (Summer) theory, data, and judgment in the analysis of
G (IAP, Spring, Summer)
3-0-6 [P/D/F] corporate decisions and public policy, and in the
Credit cannot also be received for 15.322 assessment of changing US and international
business environments. Restricted to Executive
Promotes awareness of and ways to meet the
MBA students. Introduces students to fundamental tools in
challenges managers face today (and tomorrow).
Consult J. Hising DiFabio using data to make informed management
Acquaints students with some of the psychologi-
decisions. Emphasizes the executive perspec-
cal and sociological dynamics that regularly
15.724 Financial Management tive: how to leverage best-practice quantitative
operate in organizational settings—the less
Prereq: Permission of instructor methods to manage and drive the business.
visible “forces” that influence employee and
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Exercises and cases complemented by perspec-
managerial behavior—and how these dynamics
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit tives and applications in finance, operations
shape the way managers respond to a changing
Credit cannot also be received for 15.414 management, healthcare, the Internet, and other
world. Restricted to Executive MBA students.
functions and industries. Restricted to Executive
Consult J. Hising DiFabio Introduction to corporate finance and capital
MBA students.
markets. Topics include project and company
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

15.717 Organizational Processes valuation, real options, measuring risk and re-
Prereq: Permission of instructor turn, stock pricing and the performance of trad-
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) ing strategies, corporate financing policy, the
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit cost of capital, and risk management. Subject
Designed to enhance students' ability to take

effective action in complex organizational set-
256
15.732 Marketing Management OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 15.763J Manufacturing System and Supply
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor Chain Design
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 15.761 Introduction to Operations Management (Same subject as 1.274J, ESD.268J)
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 15.060, 6.041, or permission of Prereq: 1.260, 15.761, or 15.778
Credit cannot also be received for 15.809, instructor G (Spring)
15.812 G (Fall, Spring, Summer) 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
15
Studies the application of a reasoned frame- 4-0-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Focuses on decision making for system design,
work to the selection of target markets and the Credit cannot also be received for 15.734, as it arises in manufacturing systems and supply
optimization of marketing decisions. Subject is 15.766 chains. Students exposed to frameworks and
divided into two parts: a tactical portion that re- Provides students with concepts, techniques models for structuring the key issues and trade-
views how firms optimize profits in their chosen and tools to design, analyze, and improve offs. Presents and discusses new opportunities,
markets, and a strategic portion that focuses core operational capabilities, and apply them issues and concepts introduced by the internet
on identifying target markets. Tactical topics to a broad range of application domains and and e-commerce. Introduces various models,
include pricing, promotion, channel and product industries. Emphasizes the effect of uncertainty methods and software tools for logistics network
issues. Restricted to Executive MBA students. in decision-making, as well as the interplay design, capacity planning and flexibility, make-
Consult J. Hising DiFabio between high-level financial objectives and op- buy, and integration with product develop-
erational capabilities. Covers topics in produc- ment. Industry applications and cases illustrate
15.734 Introduction to Operations Management tion control, risk pooling, quality management, concepts and challenges. Recommended for
Prereq: Permission of instructor process design, and revenue management. Operations Management concentrators. Second
G (Spring, Summer) Underscores how these topics are integrated half-term subject.
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit with the different functions of the firm (finance, S. C. Graves, D. Simchi-Levi
Credit cannot also be received for 15.761, marketing, R&D, etc.). Includes case studies and
15.766 guest lectures. Simulation games demonstrate 15.764J The Theory of Operations Management
central concepts. Students taking graduate (Same subject as 1.271J, ESD.274J)
Provides concepts, techniques and tools to
version complete additional assignments. Meets Prereq: 15.081J or 6.251J, 6.436J; or permission
design, analyze and improve core strategic
with 15.766 when offered concurrently. Summer of instructor
operational capabilities. Covers a broad range
section is primarily for Leaders for Global Opera- G (Spring)
of application domains and industries, such as
tions students. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
high-tech, financial services, insurance, automo-
R. Levi, K. Zheng Can be repeated for credit
tive, health care, retail, fashion, and manufac-
turing. Emphasizes the effects of uncertainty Provides mathematical foundations underlying
in business decision making and the interplay 15.762J Supply Chain Planning
the theory of operations management. Cov-
between strategic and financial objectives and (Same subject as 1.273J, ESD.267J)
ers application domains, including inventory
operational capabilities. Students play simula- Prereq: 1.260J, 15.760, or 15.761
management, supply chain management and
tion games that demonstrate some of the central G (Spring)
logistics, behavioral operations, healthcare
concepts. Restricted to Executive MBA students. 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
management, service industries, pricing and
Consult J. Hising DiFabio Focuses on effective supply chain strategies for revenue management, and auctions. Studies
companies that operate globally, with emphasis a wide range of mathematical and analytical
15.736 Introduction to System Dynamics on how to plan and integrate supply chain com- techniques, such as dynamic programming,
Prereq: Permission of instructor ponents into a coordinated system. Students stochastic orders, behavioral and experimental
G (IAP, Spring, Summer) are exposed to concepts and models important economics, algorithms and approximations,
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit in supply chain planning with emphasis on data-driven and learning models, and mecha-
Credit cannot also be received for 15.871 key tradeoffs and phenomena. Introduces and nism design. Also provides hands-on experience
utilizes key tactics such as risk pooling and in- in how to apply the theoretical models to solve
Introduces system dynamics modeling for
ventory placement, integrated planning and col- OM problems in concrete business settings.
the analysis of business policy and strategy.
laboration, and information sharing. Lectures, Specific topics vary from year to year.
Provides the skills to visualize an organization in
computer exercises, and case discussions in- I. Ashlagi, D. Simchi-Levi, K. Zheng
terms of the structures and policies that create
troduce various models and methods for supply
dynamics and regulate performance. Uses caus-
chain analysis and optimization. Recommended 15.765J Global Supply Chain Management
al mapping, simulation models, case studies,
for Operations Management concentrators. First (Same subject as 1.265J, 2.965J, ESD.265J)
and management flight simulators to help de-
half-term subject. Prereq: 1.260, 1.261, 15.761, 15.778, or
velop principles of policy design for successful
Staff permission of instructor
management of complex strategies. Considers
G (Spring)
the use of systems thinking to promote effective
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
organizational learning. Restricted to Executive

MBA students. See description under subject 2.965J.
Consult J. Lehrich B. Arntzen
257 subjects 15.712 to 15.765J

15.766 Introduction to Operations Management for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Builds ment; and distribution, customer service, and
M A N A G E M E N T
Prereq: 6.041 or permission of instructor on conceptual frameworks and cases from a inventory policy.
U (Spring) wide range of service operations, selected from J. Byrnes
4-0-5 health care, hospitality, internet services, supply
Credit cannot also be received for 15.734, chain, transportation, retailing, food service, 15.772J D-Lab: Supply Chains
15.761 entertainment, financial services, humanitarian (Same subject as EC.733J)
services, government services, and others. Prereq: None
Provides students with concepts, techniques
C. H. Fine, Z. Ton U (Fall)
and tools to design, analyze, and improve
2-2-5
core operational capabilities, and apply them
15.769 Operations Strategy
to a broad range of application domains and Introduces concepts of supply chain design and
industries. Emphasizes the effect of uncertainty operations with a focus on supply chains for
instructor
in decision-making, as well as the interplay products destined to improve quality of life in
G (Fall, Spring)
between high-level financial objectives and op- developing countries. Topics include demand
erational capabilities. Covers topics in produc- estimation, facility location and operations
tion control, risk pooling, quality management, Provides unifying framework for analyzing stra- planning, inventory management, and supply
process design, and revenue management. tegic issues in manufacturing and service opera- chain coordination and performance. Also cov-
Underscores how these topics are integrated tions. Covers decisions in technology, facilities, ers issues specific to emerging markets, such
with the different functions of the firm (finance, vertical integration, human resources and other as sustainable supply chains, how to couple
marketing, R&D, etc.). Includes case studies and strategic areas. Explores means of competition, product design with supply chain design and op-
guest lectures. Simulation games demonstrate such as cost, quality, speed, innovativeness, eration, and how to account for the value-adding
central concepts. Students taking graduate and how operations companies address growth. role of a supply chain. Students conduct projects
version complete additional assignments. Meets Presents students with an approach to make on supply chain design or improvement.
with 15.761 when offered concurrently. operations decisions in the era of outsourcing S. C. Graves
R. Levi, K. Zheng and globalization.
C. H. Fine, D. B. Rosenfield. Z. Ton 15.778 Introduction to Operations Management
15.767 Healthcare Lab: Introduction to Prereq: None
Healthcare Delivery in the United States 15.770J Logistics Systems G (Summer)
Prereq: 15.060, 15.761; or permission of (Same subject as 1.260J, ESD.260J) 3-0-6
instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
Integrated approach to the analysis, design and
G (Fall) G (Fall)
management of supply networks for products
and services. Provides a framework for analysis,
Focuses on the current business challenges Provides an introduction to supply chain man- design and operation of supply chains (SCs)
and opportunities of the US healthcare delivery agement from both analytical and practical per- that relies on fundamental concepts, such as
industry, providing a broad perspective of their spectives. Taking a unified approach, students the management of inventory, and operations
effects on various career paths, such as consult- develop a framework for making intelligent and logistics planning. Discusses the value of
ing, entrepreneurship, hospital management, decisions within the supply chain. Covers key (timely) information and of the need for col-
pharmaceutical, biomedical and IT innovation. logistics functions, such as demand planning, laboration and coordination between SC players.
Provides students the opportunity to interact procurement, inventory theory and control, Also presents conceptual frameworks that focus
with outside speakers, including many top-level transportation planning and execution, reverse on the emergence of a wide range of enabling
executives. Discussions based on practical logistics, and flexible contracting. Explores services that are critical to the survival and
examples from the ongoing healthcare-related concepts such as postponement, portfolio man- growth of this class of system. Includes study
work of Sloan faculty, particularly, projects with agement, and dual sourcing. Emphasizes skills and discussion of concepts, examples, and
local hospitals. Students form teams and work necessary to recognize and manage risk, analyze case studies from a wide range of industries.
directly with a US-based organization on an various tradeoffs, and model logistics systems. Guest speakers present personal experiences
applied project, which includes an onsite visit Y. Sheffi, C. Caplice on various aspects of the service industry and
during SIP week. Students can continue their supply chains. Restricted to MIT Sloan Fellows in
onsite project under a different subject number 15.771J Case Studies in Logistics and Supply Innovation and Global Leadership.
during IAP with permission of the instructor and Chain Management Consult C. H. Fine
organization; consult instructor for information. (Same subject as 1.261J, ESD.261J)
R. Levi, J. Wilkinson Prereq: Permission of instructor 15.783J Product Design and Development
G (Spring) (Same subject as 2.739J, ESD.32J)
15.768 Management of Services: Concepts, 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 2.009, 15.761, 15.778, 15.810, or
Design, and Delivery permission of instructor
A combination of lectures and cases covering the
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: 15.761, 15.778, or permission of G (Spring)

strategic, management, and operating issues in
contemporary logistics and integrated supply
G (Spring) Credit cannot also be received for 15.735,
chain management. Includes: logistics strategy;
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ESD.40
supply chain restructuring and change manage-
Explores the use of operations tools and per- Covers modern tools and methods for product
spectives in the service sector, including both design and development. The cornerstone is a
258
project in which teams of management, engi- tion, leadership, teamwork, and task manage- 15.810 Marketing Management
C O U R S E
neering and industrial design students conceive, ment in conjunction with 15.317. Prereq: None
design and prototype a physical product and/ D. B. Rosenfield G (Fall, Spring)
or service. Class sessions employ cases to 3-0-6
reinforce the key ideas. Topics include design 15.795 Seminar in Operations Management Credit cannot also be received for 15.732,
thinking, product planning, identifying customer Prereq: 15.760 or 15.761 15.809, 15.812
15
needs, concept generation, product architec- G (Fall)
Develops skills in marketing analysis and plan-
ture, industrial design, concept design, robust 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
ning, and introduces key marketing ideas and
design, and green design practice. Enrollment Can be repeated for credit
phenomena, such as how to deliver benefits to
limited; preference to students who register via
Topics vary from year to year. Typical examples customers. Presents a framework for market-
Sloan Course Bidding.
from past years: manufacturing strategy, tech- ing analysis and enhances problem solving
S. Eppinger, W. P. Seering
nology supply chains. and decision-making abilities in these areas.
C. H. Fine Material relevant to understanding, managing,
15.784 Operations Laboratory
and integrating marketing concepts in manage-
15.799 Workshop in Operations Management rial situations, from entrepreneurial ventures to
G (Spring)
Prereq: None large multinational firms and to consulting.
G (Fall, Spring) J. R. Hauser
Provides an interactive learning experience in Units arranged
implementing operations improvement. Teams Can be repeated for credit 15.812 Marketing Management
of 3-5 students act as consultants on operations Prereq: None
engagements in small- to medium-sized Boston- U (Spring)
guest speakers of ongoing research relating
area organizations. Class time focuses on proj- 3-0-6
to current issues in operations management,
ect management, implementation issues for and Credit cannot also be received for 15.732,
including reports of research projects (proposed
examples from company settings (particularly 15.809, 15.810
or in progress) and informal discussions of
small ones), and team report-outs and discus-
recent literature dealing with subjects of special Develops skills in marketing analysis and plan-
sions. Organizations include small manufactur-
interest to participants. Primarily for doctoral ning, and introduces key ideas and phenomena,
ing companies as well as service organizations,
students. such as how to deliver benefits to customers.
such as hospitals and non-profits, providing a
Staff Presents a framework for analysis and enhances
wide range of real operational problems in vari-
problem solving and decision-making abilities in
ous environments.
these areas. Material relevant to understanding,
D. B. Rosenfield, Z. Ton
MARKETING managing, and integrating marketing concepts
in managerial situations, from entrepreneurial
15.792J Global Operations Leadership Seminar
15.809 Marketing Management ventures to large multinational firms and to
(Same subject as 2.890J, 10.792J, 16.985J)
Prereq: None consulting. Primarily for undergraduate and non-
Prereq: None
G (Summer) MBA graduate students.
G (Fall, Spring)
3-0-6 J. Zhang
Can be repeated for credit Credit cannot also be received for 15.732,
15.810, 15.812 15.818 Pricing
Integrative forum in which worldwide leaders Prereq: None
in business, finance, government, sports, and Marketing is a rigorous, disciplined science that G (Fall)
education share their experiences and insights applies a reasoned framework to the selec- 3-0-6
with students aspiring to run global operations. tion of target markets and the optimization of Credit cannot also be received for 15.726
Students play a large role in managing the semi- marketing decisions. The subject has two parts:
a tactical portion and a strategic portion. The Framework for understanding pricing strategies
nar. Preference to LGO students.
strategic portion focuses on identifying target and analytics. Topics include economic value
D. B. Rosenfield
markets. The tactical portion reviews how firms analysis, elasticities, customization, comple-
optimize profits in their chosen markets. Tactical mentary products, pricing in platform markets,
15.794 Research Project in Operations
topics include pricing, promotion, channel and and anticipating competitive responses.
product issues. Restricted to MIT Sloan Fellows C. Tucker
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit in Innovation and Global Leadership.
D. Simester 15.821 Listening to the Customer
Prereq: None
Designed for Leaders for Global Operations G (Fall; first half of term)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
(LGO) students in conjunction with on-site proj- 3-0-3

ects at LGO partner companies. Student teams
Introduction to soft consumer research methods,
work on faculty-supervised thesis research
useful for getting quick customer input into
projects that deal with a specific aspect of op-
decisions on product design and development,
erations. Students required to summarize their
strategic positioning, advertising, and brand-
work in the context of understanding organiza-
ing. Covers interview techniques, observational
259 subjects 15.766 to 15.821

methods, voice of the customer, focus groups, 15.833 Business-to-Business Marketing 15.838 Research Seminar in Marketing
M A N A G E M E N T
and analyses suitable for qualitative data. Prereq: None Prereq: 15.810
Introduces new information-gathering methods G (Fall; second half of term) G (Fall, Spring)
in development at MIT. 3-0-3 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
D. Prelec Can be repeated for credit
Applies marketing concepts, analyses and tools
used in business-to-business (B2B) marketing Seminar on current marketing literature and cur-
15.822 Strategic Market Measurement
which accounts for more than half of the eco- rent research interests of faculty and students.
Prereq: None
nomic activity in the US. Develops an under- Topics such as marketing models, consumer
standing of customer value management as a behavior, competitive strategy, marketing
3-0-3
strategy for delivering superior value to targeted experimentation, and game theory. Restricted to
Project subject teaches students how to cre- business segments while maintaining equitable doctoral students.
ate, carry out, interpret, and analyze a market returns. Using an analytical framework, students Consult D. Prelec
research questionnaire. Emphasis on discover- assess components of customer value and
ing market structure and segmentation, but translate them into actionable marketing strate- 15.839 Workshop in Marketing
students can pursue other project applications. gies and programs. Focuses on brand building, Prereq: Permission of instructor
Includes a user-oriented treatment of multivari- web and technology facilitation of the supply G (Fall, Spring)
ate analysis (factor analysis, multidimensional chain, and customer relationship management. Units arranged [P/D/F]
scaling, conjoint and cluster analysis). Underscores sales force management within Can be repeated for credit
D. Prelec the context of go-to-market strategy. Discusses
ethical issues and various B2B contexts such
guest speakers of ongoing research relating to
15.828 Design and Marketing New Products as products and services, for-profits and non-
current issues in marketing. Topics: reports of
Prereq: 15.809, 15.810 or 15.812 profits, domestic and global markets. Emphasis
research projects (proposed or in progress) and
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered on applications in technology and healthcare do-
informal discussions of recent literature dealing
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring; first half of mains. Includes case studies, applied exercises,
with subjects of special interest to participants.
term) and readings.
Restricted to doctoral students.
3-1-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit S. Chatterjee
Staff
Practical introduction to the process of design-
15.834 Marketing Strategy
ing and marketing new products. Covers the ma- 15.840–15.843 Seminar in Marketing
Prereq: None
jor phases of product development: opportunity Prereq: 15.809, 15.810, or 15.812
identification (customer input, generating ideas, Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
3-0-6
market definition), product design and position- Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring)
ing, pre-market testing and forecasting, launch Uses case studies to introduce economic tools to Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
marketing, and managing the life cycle. look systematically at marketing strategy. Topics Can be repeated for credit
Staff include how to identify and leverage customer-
Group study of current topics related to
based competitive advantages and how to use
marketing.
15.830 Enterprise Management Lab them to develop new ones.
Staff
Prereq: None. Coreq: 15.810, 15.761, or 15.900 B. Wernerfelt
G (Fall, IAP)
15.846 Branding
3-0-3 15.835 Entrepreneurial Marketing
Prereq: 15.809, 15.810, or 15.812
Prereq: None
Lays the foundation for the Enterprise Manage- G (Spring; second half of term)
ment (EM Lab)Track by developing students' 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-3
ability to apply integrated management perspec-
Provides a foundation for building, managing,
tives and practices in their roles within large
Introduces economic tools to look systematically and defending brands at various stages in the
organizations. Lectures, faculty mentors and
at entrepreneurial marketing. Topics include brand life cycle. Introduces the fundamentals of
cross-functional teams equip students with tools
how to design products and marketing plans to brand architecture and management relevant for
and knowledge to implement this track vision
maximize value for the customer-firm-supplier B2C and B2B Marketing. Examples from a variety
through classroom and project-based activities.
triad, how to evaluate innovative business of industries cover topics that include brand
Small teams of students deliver quality deliv-
models, and when to switch from investing in co-creation, diffusion, imitation, and authentic-
erables working on live integrative projects fo-
to monetizing of the customer base. Includes ity. Explores theory and practice using cases and
cused on marketing, operations, and/or Strategy
cases, gust speakers, and a project. academic research. Also looks at the develop-
sourced from large organizations, both for-profit
B. Wernerfelt ment of leadership branding.
and not-for-profit. Management guest speakers
R. Gosline
from Marketing, Operations and Strategy discuss
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
their interrelated activities. The overall goal is to

promote an integrated mindset towards viewing
and addressing business issues. Students must
register for both the fall term and IAP. Restricted
to MBA students in EM Track.
S. Chatterjee
260
15.847 Consumer Behavior 15.875 Applications of System Dynamics 15.879 Research Seminar in System Dynamics
C O U R S E
Prereq: None Prereq: 15.872 Prereq: 15.872 and permission of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
3-0-6 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
15
Examines models of consumer behavior and
methods for its analysis and prediction. Focuses Explores how system dynamics can help Doctoral level seminar in system dynamics
on theories developed in marketing, psychology, organizations achieve important goals. Student modeling, with a focus on social, economic
and other behavioral sciences, and their role in teams pair with clients to tackle a pressing issue and technical systems. Covers classic works in
understanding consumer preferences and deci- framed by the client and its partners. In interac- dynamic modeling from various disciplines and
sion making. Reviews theories in the context of a tive classroom sessions, and via client engage- current research problems and papers. Partici-
variety of industry applications. Students apply ment, students learn modeling and consulting pants critique the theories and models, often
theories to their own market research projects. skills they need to be effective. Focuses on gain- including replication, testing, and improvement
J. Ackerman ing practical insight from system dynamics and of various models, and lead class discussion.
its application across a wide range of organiza- Topics vary from year to year.
tions and challenges. Consult J. D. Sterman, N. P. Repenning
SYSTEM DYNAMICS J. D. Sterman
15.871 Introduction to System Dynamics 15.877 Professional Seminar in Sustainability STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
G (Fall, Spring; first half of term) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 15.900 Competitive Strategy
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Prereq: None
Credit cannot also be received for 15.736 2-0-1 [P/D/F] G (Fall, Spring)
3-0-6
Introduction to systems thinking and system dy- Focuses on the challenges in bringing about
namics modeling applied to strategy, organiza- fundamental changes to achieve sustainability Explores a wide range of strategic problems, fo-
tional change, and policy design. Students use in areas of human activity, such as products cusing particularly on the sources of competitive
simulation models, management flight simula- and services, buildings and communities, and advantage and the interaction between industry
tors, and case studies to develop conceptual and organizations and institutions. Considers how structure and organizational capabilities.
modeling skills for the design and management individuals and networks develop and function Introduces a wide variety of modern strategy
of high-performance organizations in a dynamic as agents of change and examines the ques- frameworks and methodologies. Builds upon
world. Case studies of successful applications of tion of what it means to be an effective agent of and integrates material from core topics, such as
system dynamics in growth strategy, manage- change through a series of dialogs with a variety economics and organizational processes.
ment of technology, operations, supply chains, of professionals in business and industry. Stu- D. Sull
product development, and others. Principles for dents analyze and evaluate the implications of
effective use of modeling in the real world. ongoing work in the field, with a focus on how to 15.902 Competitive Strategy
Consult J. D. Sterman address systemic change in their own careers Prereq: Permission of instructor
J. Jay G (Fall; second half of term)
15.872 System Dynamics II 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 15.871 15.878 Capstone Seminar in Sustainability Credit cannot also be received for 15.714
G (Fall, Spring; second half of term) Prereq: 15.913
G (Spring; second half of term) Focuses on developing skills and applying
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit frameworks for the conduct of competitive and
Continuation of 15.871, emphasizing tools and corporate strategy. Develops tools from earlier
methods needed to apply systems thinking and Provides an opportunity for students to synthe- core courses, especially those from Strategic
simulation modeling successfully in complex size their coursework and experiences in sus- Marketing and Organizational Processes, and
real-world settings. Uses simulation models, tainability. Involves deep intellectual exploration Economics. Emphasis is placed on the role
management flight simulators, and case studies of fundamental debates in sustainability through of strategic commitments, social networks,
to deepen the conceptual and modeling skills classic and current readings that are essential strategic coherence, and adapting to environ-
introduced in 15.871. Through models and case for working in the field. Students link ideas to mental and technological change. Restricted
studies of successful applications students learn practice through an analysis of the industry they to MIT Sloan Fellows in Innovation and Global
how to use qualitative and quantitative data plan to enter after graduation. Leadership.
to formulate and test models, and how to work Staff E. Zuckerman
effectively with senior executives to implement
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
change successfully. Prerequisite for further

work in the field.
J. D. Sterman, H. Rahmandad, D. Keith
261 subjects 15.822 to 15.902

15.903 Managing the Modern Organization: 15.910 Technology Strategy 15.913 Strategies for Sustainable Business
M A N A G E M E N T
Organizational Economics and Corporate Prereq: None Prereq: None

Strategy G (Spring; first half of term) G (Spring; first half of term)
Prereq: 15.010 or 15.311 3-0-3 3-0-3
Establishes a solid foundation for students Develops a pragmatic, action-oriented approach
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring; first half of
interested in formulating and executing a to sustainability: the alignment between healthy
term)
strategy for a technology-intensive business. businesses, healthy environments, healthy soci-
Clarifies the interactions among competition, eties, and an economy that meets human needs.
Focuses on how managers build and manage patterns of technological and market change, In-class simulations and role-playing provide a
complex organizations to achieve strategic goals. and the development of internal firm capabili- robust foundation for understanding sustain-
Develops theoretical frameworks that build on ties. Topics include appropriating the returns ability challenges. Cases analyze innovative
15.010 and 15.311. Applies these frameworks to from innovation, the role of intellectual property, strategies for sustainable businesses and organi-
corporate strategy (i.e., the design and manage- cooperative and open innovation, organization zations. Class discussions explore how sustain-
ment of the multi-business firm) and extended of R&D activities inside the firm, and multi-sided ability is changing existing business models and
enterprises (i.e., the design and management platform strategy. Key conceptual frameworks market structures, how to develop sustainable
of multi-firm structures such as supply chains, are linked to applications in a variety of industry management practices, and how firms can imple-
alliances, joint ventures, and networks). and case settings. ment those practices successfully.
R. Gibbons P. Azoulay J. Jay, J. D. Sterman
15.904 Advanced Strategic Management 15.911 Entrepreneurial Strategy 15.914 Competitive Dynamics and Strategy:
Prereq: 15.900, or permission of instructor Prereq: None Winning in Technology Markets
G (Fall, Spring; second half of term) G (Spring; second half of term) Prereq: 15.872; 15.369, 15.567, 15.900, or
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 6-0-3 15.902
G (Spring)
Builds on 15.900 and 15.902 to explore key Provides a strategic management framework
concepts that have shaped the field of strategic for the management of entrepreneurial firms.
management and strategy consulting over the Develops a set of powerful conceptual frame- Focuses on competitive strategy in technology-
past several decades. Uses lectures, readings, works that allow entrepreneurs to evaluate and driven markets. Students acquire a portfolio
case studies, and videos to review the evolution implement key strategic choices: the selection of models of the signature dynamics in these
of strategy teaching, research, and practice; the of novel technological and market opportuni- markets and use the models in projects with
role of randomness in strategic outcomes; the ties, the organization and funding of early-stage participating companies to analyze technol-
difference between strategic thinking versus ventures, and the development of a commercial- ogy markets, formulate competitive strategies,
planning; and enduring principles related to ization path. Emphasizes the dynamic nature of and illuminate the challenges of execution.
competitive advantage. Key themes include the entrepreneurship; highlights the role of strategy Addresses issues critical for both established
role of platform strategies and services, as well in the management of uncertainty, and innova- incumbents and new market entrants. Restricted
as capabilities, pull mechanisms, economies of tion in periods of industry disruption. Briefly to graduate students.
scope, and flexibility, with examples from a vari- considers the role of entrepreneurship and H. B. Weil
ety of industries. Develops an understanding of entrepreneurs in economic growth.
what has made some firms successful in the past S. Stern 15.915 Laboratory for Sustainable Business
as well as what managers can do to compete in Prereq: 15.913
an uncertain future. 15.912 Strategic Management of Innovation and G (Spring)
M. Cusumano Entrepreneurship 4-0-2 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Provides students with the opportunity to apply
15.905 Technology Strategy for SDM instructor
the concepts, theories, and tools of sustainabil-
Prereq: None G (Spring; second half of term)
ity by working with a host organization on a real
management project during the term. Classroom
3-0-9
Provides a series of strategic frameworks for lectures and simulations complement project
Provides a series of strategic frameworks for managing high-technology businesses with a work to give greater depth in techniques for
managing high-technology businesses. Em- particular focus on innovation and entrepreneur- managing sustainability. Topics include start-up
phasis on the development and application of ship, especially as it builds upon patterns of dynamics, certification programs, evaluating the
conceptual models which clarify the interactions technological and market change, prior research environmental impact of products and services,
between competition, patterns of technologi- on product development and new ventures, and and leveraging consumers to advance sustain-
cal and market change, and the structure and the structure and development of organizational ability.
development of internal firm capabilities. SDM capabilities. Includes case analyses and simula- J. Jay, J. D. Sterman
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
students only, except with instructor permission. tions, as well as independent readings drawn
J. Utterback from research in technological innovation, en-
trepreneurial management, and organizational
theory.
Staff
262
15.928 The Sociology of Strategy (New) 15.941J Leadership in Real Estate SPECIAL SUBJECTS
C O U R S E
Prereq: 15.342 (Same subject as 11.430J)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: None 15.S01, 15.S02 Special Seminar in Management
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) G (Fall; first half of term) Prereq: Permission of instructor
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-3 G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
15
Doctoral seminar in theory building for social Designed to help students deepen their
scientists interested in economic sociology, understanding of leadership and increase self- Can be repeated for credit
organization theory, strategic management, awareness. They examine authentic leadership 15.S03 Special Seminar in Management
and related fields. Builds skills for developing styles and create goals and a learning plan to Prereq: Permission of instructor
social scientific theory. Focuses on assessing develop their capabilities. They also participate G (IAP, Spring, Summer)
and developing the relevance of sociological in activities to strengthen their "leadership pres- Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
research for key questions in strategy research: ence"—the ability to authentically connect with Can be repeated for credit
what explains the relative performance of firms people's hearts and minds. Students converse 15.S04 Special Seminar in Management
and the variety of their strategies for achiev- with leaders to learn from their insights, experi- Prereq: Permission of instructor
ing performance. Students also develop skills ences, and advice. Limited to 15. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
in evaluating academic research in this area. G. Schuck Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, IAP, Spring,
Restricted to doctoral students. Summer)
E. Zuckerman Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
15.949 Seminar in Strategy
15.S05–15.S08 Special Seminar in Management
15.929 Identity and Action (New) G (Fall, Spring)
Prereq: 15.342 Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Spring) Can be repeated for credit
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, IAP, Spring,
Opportunity for group study by graduate stu- Summer)
Doctoral seminar in theory building for social dents on current topics related to strategy. Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
scientists. Primary goal is to build skills for Consult E. Zuckerman Can be repeated for credit
developing social scientific theory. Secondary 15.S09–15.S12 Special Seminar in Management
goals are to review and integrate a broad array Prereq: Permission of instructor
of ideas concerning the foundations of identity G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer; second half of term)
and its relation to action, and to suggest how Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
such issues relate to a broader set of questions Can be repeated for credit
in the social sciences. Students learn that any 15.S13, 15.S14 Special Seminar in Management
account of action is based on ascribing desires, Prereq: Permission of instructor
beliefs, and opportunities to specific actors, but Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
such actors cannot be easily explained except Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Sum-
as a result of action by prior actors. The focus of mer; first half of term)
this course is around developing this paradox Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and providing a foundation for resolving it. Can be repeated for credit
Restricted to doctoral students. 15.S15–15.S17 Special Seminar in Management
E. Zuckerman Prereq: Permission of instructor
15.933 Strategic Opportunities in Energy Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 15.900 or permission of instructor Can be repeated for credit
G (Fall; first half of term) 15.S18, 15.S19 Special Seminar in Management
Introduces the energy system in terms of sourc-
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, IAP, Spring,
es and uses, market characteristics, and key
Summer)
metrics. Provides frameworks for understanding
the structure and dynamics of the sector and the
drivers of the energy future. Opportunities re-
sulting from demand growth, supply challenges,
environmental constraints, security of supply,
G (IAP, Spring)
technology breakthroughs, and regulation are
Units arranged
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
analyzed from the perspectives of both estab-

lished players and entrepreneurs. Student teams
engage in projects that evaluate a segment of Group study of current topics related to manage-
the energy landscape and develop a strategic ment not otherwise included in curriculum.
prospectus for a new business opportunity. Coursework may continue into the following
H. B. Weil, A. J. M. Meggs term.
Consult Sloan Educational Services
263 subjects 15.903 to 15.S26

15.S30–15.S33 Special Distance Learning 15.S40, 15.S41 Special Seminar in Management THESIS, RESEARCH, AND
M A N A G E M E N T
Seminar in Management Prereq: None PRACTICE

Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall, Spring) 15.UR Undergraduate Research in Management
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Units arranged [P/D/F] Prereq: None
Summer) Can be repeated for credit U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Units arranged 15.S42–15.S47 Special Seminar in Management Units arranged [P/D/F]
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: None Can be repeated for credit
15.S35–15.S38 Special Distance Learning Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 15.URG Undergraduate Studies in Management
Seminar in Management Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Prereq: None
Prereq: None Units arranged U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Can be repeated for credit Units arranged
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, IAP, Spring, 15.S50–15.S54 Special Seminar in Management Can be repeated for credit
Summer) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Units arranged [P/D/F] Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Participation in the work of a research group
Can be repeated for credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (IAP) which includes such activities as independent
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit study of the literature, direct involvement in
Group study through distance learning on cur- the group's research (commensurate with the
rent topics related to management. student's skills and preparation), or project work
Consult Sloan Educational Services under an individual faculty member possibly
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered extending over more than one term. Admission
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (IAP) by arrangement with individual faculty member.
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Requires written project report.
Can be repeated for credit J. S. Carroll
Prereq: Permission of instructor 15.950 Independent Study in Management
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, IAP, Spring, U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Summer) Units arranged [P/D/F]
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Can be repeated for credit
Can be repeated for credit 15.951 Independent Study in Management
15.S66–15.S69 Special Seminar in Management Prereq: None
Prereq: Permission of instructor U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Units arranged
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Can be repeated for credit
Summer) Advanced work, special investigation or applica-
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit tion of a management topic, on an individual
Can be repeated for credit basis, under faculty supervision. May include
15.S70–15.S75 Special Seminar in Management readings, conferences, laboratory and fieldwork,
Prereq: Permission of instructor and reports. Projects require prior approval, as
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered well as a written proposal and a final report.
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, IAP) M. Hanlon
15.952 Curricular Practical Training
Group study of current topics related to manage- Prereq: None
ment not otherwise included in curriculum. U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Consult Sloan Educational Services 0-1-0 [P/D/F]
For Course 15 undergraduate students partici-

pating in management curriculum-related off-
campus work experiences. Students must have
an employment offer from a company or organi-
zation and must find a Sloan faculty supervisor
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
before enrolling. Consult Sloan Undergraduate

Education Office
M. Hanlon
264
15.960 Independent Study in Management
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor Bachelor of Science in Management Science/Course 15
Can be repeated for credit General Institute Requirements (GIRs) Subjects
15.961 Independent Study in Management Science Requirement 6
15
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [two subjects can be satisfied by 14.01 and 14.02
Prereq: Permission of instructor in the Departmental Program] 8
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by 6.041 and 18.06
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 15.301 in the Departmental Program] 1
Advanced work, special investigation or applica-
tion of a management topic, on an individual Communication Requirement  
basis, under faculty supervision. May include The program includes a Communication Requirement of 4 subjects:
readings, conferences, laboratory and fieldwork, 2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI‑M).  
and reports. Projects require prior approval, as
well as a written proposal and a final report. PLUS Departmental Program Units
Consult Sloan Educational Services Subject names below are followed by credit units, and by prerequisites, if any (corequisites in italics).  

15.962 Pre-Thesis Research 1.00 Introduction to Computers and Engineering Problem Solving, 12, REST; Calculus I (GIR)
6.041 Probabilistic Systems Analysis, 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR)
Prereq: Permission of instructor 14.01 Principles of Microeconomics, 12, HASS‑S
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 14.02 Principles of Macroeconomics, 12, HASS‑S
15.053 Optimization Methods in Management Science, 12
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 15.075J Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis, 12; 6.041*
Can be repeated for credit 15.279 Management Communication for Undergraduates, 12, CI‑M
15.301 Managerial Psychology Laboratory, 15, LAB, CI‑M
Pre-thesis research conducted under faculty su- 15.501 Corporate Financial Accounting, 12
pervision; advance approval of project proposal
required. Restricted to PhD students. Restricted Electives 27–45
One of the following fsubjects:
Consult H. Ross 15.411 Finance Theory I, 9
15.812 Marketing Management, 9
15.766 Introduction to Operations Management, 9; 6.041*
15.999 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Concentration Subjects:
Prereq: None
Two to three additional subjects as specified in one of the following four concentrations:
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Finance, Information Technologies, Marketing Science, Business Analytics, and Operations Research.  
Can be repeated for credit Departmental Program Units That Also Satisfy the GIRs (60)
Students participate in off-campus work or Unrestricted Electives 72–90

internship experience and apply topics of
management and/or culture to their experience. Total Units Beyond the GIRs Required for SB Degree 180
Requirements include mandatory attendance the GIRs. Every subject in the student’s departmental program will count toward one or the other, but not both.  
at one workshop and a written deliverable.
Students must have a formal employment offer Notes
prior to enrolling. Restricted to MIT Sloan stu- * Alternate prerequisites are listed in the subject description. 
dents who have been in legal F1 status for nine For an explanation of credit units, or hours, please refer to the online help of the MIT Subject Listing & Schedule,
consecutive months and who wish to work in the http://student.mit.edu/catalog/index.cgi.
United States in an area related to their field of
study. Additional restrictions may apply.

Research and writing of thesis; to be arranged

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
by the student with supervising committee.

265 s u b j e c t s 1 5 . S 3 0 t o 1 5 .T H G
COURSE 16 AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS
16.00AJ Fundamentals of Engineering Design: and applications, potential flow, vorticity and problems, and labs. Materials and structures,
Explore Space, Sea and Earth circulation, and the characterization of airfoil including analysis of beam bending, buckling
(Same subject as 2.00AJ) performance. Thermodynamics, including the and torsion, material and structural failure,
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR) thermodynamic state of a system, work, heat including plasticity, fracture, fatigue, and their
U (Spring) and various forms of energy, the first law of physical causes. Fluid mechanics, including thin
3-3-3 thermodynamics, heat engines, reversible and airfoil theory, three-dimensional wing theory,
irreversible processes, entropy, and the second lifting line theory, induced drag and optimal lift
See description under subject 2.00AJ.
law of thermodynamics. Signals and systems, distributions, wing design, aircraft performance,
A. H. Techet, D. Newman
including linear and time invariant systems, compressible flows, shocks, supersonic airfoils,
convolution, and transform analysis. nozzles. Thermodynamics and propulsion,
16.00 Introduction to Aerospace and Design
D. L. Darmofal, H. Balakrishnan, O. de Weck, including applications of the integral momentum
Prereq: None
R. Radovitzky, Z. S. Spakovszky theorem to aerospace propulsion systems, ideal
U (Spring)
and non-ideal cycle analysis, energy exchange
3-1-5
16.002 Unified Engineering II in compressors and turbines, and an introduc-
The fundamental concepts and approaches of Prereq: Physics II (GIR); Coreq: 18.03 or 18.034; tion to heat transfer. Applications of signals and
aerospace engineering are highlighted through Chemistry (GIR) systems to aerospace, including modulation,
lectures on aeronautics, astronautics, and U (Fall) filtering, sampling, and navigation systems.
design. Active learning aerospace modules make 5-1-6 D. L. Darmofal, H. Balakrishnan, O. de Weck,
use of information technology. Student teams E.M. Greitzer, R. Radovitzky
16.001 and 16.002 require simultaneous
are immersed in a hands-on, lighter-than-air
registration. Presents fundamental principles
(LTA) vehicle design project where they design, 16.004 Unified Engineering IV
and methods of aerospace engineering, as well
build, and fly radio-controlled LTA vehicles. Prereq: 16.001, 16.002
as their interrelationship and applications,
The connections between theory and practice U (Spring)
through lectures, recitations, design problems,
are realized in the design exercises. Required 5-1-6
and labs. Materials and structures, including
design reviews precede the LTA race competi-
statics, analysis of trusses, the analysis of stati- 16.003 and 16.004 require simultaneous
tion. The performance, weight, and principle
cally determinate and indeterminate systems, registration. Presents fundamental principles
characteristics of the LTA vehicles are estimated
and the stress-strain behavior of materials. and methods of aerospace engineering, as
and illustrated using physics, mathematics, and
Fluid mechanics, including conservation laws well as their interrelationship and applica-
chemistry known to freshmen, the emphasis
for fluid flows, the integral momentum theorem tions, through lectures, recitations, design
being on the application of this knowledge to
and applications, potential flow, vorticity and problems, and labs. Materials and Structures,
aerospace engineering and design rather than
circulation, and the characterization of airfoil including analysis of beam bending, buckling
on exposure to new science and mathematics.
performance. Thermodynamics, including the and torsion, material and structural failure,
Includes exercises in written and oral communi-
thermodynamic state of a system, work, heat including plasticity, fracture, fatigue, and their
cation and team building.
and various forms of energy, the first law of physical causes. Fluid Mechanics, including thin
J. A. Hoffman
thermodynamics, heat engines, reversible and airfoil theory, three-dimensional wing theory,
irreversible processes, entropy, and the second lifting line theory, induced drag and optimal lift
16.001 Unified Engineering I
law of thermodynamics. Signals and systems, distributions, wing design, aircraft performance,
Prereq: Physics II (GIR); Coreq: 18.03 or 18.034;
including linear and time invariant systems, compressible flows, shocks, supersonic airfoils,
Chemistry (GIR)
convolution, and transform analysis. nozzles. Thermodynamics and Propulsion,
U (Fall)
D. L. Darmofal, H. Balakrishnan, O. de Weck, including applications of the integral momentum
5-1-6 REST
R. Radovitzky, Z. S. Spakovszky theorem to aerospace propulsion systems, ideal
16.001 and 16.002 require simultaneous and non-ideal cycle analysis, energy exchange
registration. Presents fundamental principles 16.003 Unified Engineering III in compressors and turbines, and an introduc-
and methods of aerospace engineering, as well Prereq: 16.001, 16.002 tion to heat transfer. Applications of Signals and
as their interrelationship and applications, U (Spring) Systems to aerospace, including modulation,
through lectures, recitations, design problems, 5-1-6 filtering, sampling, and navigation systems.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and labs. Materials and structures, including D. L. Darmofal, H. Balakrishnan, O. de Weck,

16.003 and 16.004 require simultaneous
statics, analysis of trusses, the analysis of stati- E.M. Greitzer, R. Radovitzky
registration. Presents fundamental principles
cally determinate and indeterminate systems,
and methods of aerospace engineering, as
and the stress-strain behavior of materials.
well as their interrelationship and applica-
Fluid mechanics, including conservation laws
tions, through lectures, recitations, design
for fluid flows, the integral momentum theorem
266
CORE UNDERGRADUATE wings and bodies in sub/supersonic regimes. of noise sources encountered in turbomachinery
C O U R S E
SUBJECTS Addresses themes such as subsonic potential and aircraft applications.
flows, including source/vortex panel methods; Z. S. Spakovszky, E.M. Greitzer, Q. Wang
16.06 Principles of Automatic Control viscous flows, including laminar and turbulent
Prereq: 16.004 boundary layers; aerodynamics of airfoils and 16.13 Aerodynamics of Viscous Fluids
U (Fall) wings, including thin airfoil theory, lifting line Prereq: 16.100, 16.110, or permission of
16
3-1-8 theory, and panel method/interacting boundary instructor
layer methods; and supersonic and hypersonic Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
Introduction to design of feedback control airfoil theory. Material may vary from year to Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
systems. Properties and advantages of feedback year depending upon focus of design problem. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
systems. Time-domain and frequency-domain Y. M. Marzouk
performance measures. Stability and degree of Boundary layers as rational approximations to
stability. Root locus method, Nyquist criterion, the solutions of exact equations of fluid motion.
16.101 Topics in Fluids and Propulsion
frequency-domain design, and some state space Physical parameters influencing laminar and tur-
Prereq: Permission of department
methods. Strong emphasis on the synthesis of bulent aerodynamic flows and transition. Effects
classical controllers. Application to a variety of of compressibility, heat conduction, and frame
aerospace systems. Hands-on experiments us- rotation. Influence of boundary layers on outer
Units arranged
ing simple robotic systems. potential flow and associated stall and drag
J. P. How mechanisms. Numerical solution techniques and
Provides credit for work on material in fluids exercises.
16.07 Dynamics or propulsion outside of regularly scheduled M. Drela
Prereq: 16.004 subjects. Intended for study abroad under either
U (Fall) the department's Year Abroad Program or the
4-0-8 Cambridge-MIT Exchange Program. Credit may be MATERIALS AND
used to satisfy specific SB degree requirements. STRUCTURES
Fundamentals of Newtonian mechanics. Kine- Requires prior approval. Consult department.
matics, particle dynamics, motion relative to K. E. Willcox 16.20 Structural Mechanics
accelerated reference frames, work and energy,
Prereq: 16.004
impulse and momentum, systems of particles 16.110 Flight Vehicle Aerodynamics U (Spring)
and rigid body dynamics. Applications to aero- Prereq: 16.100 5-0-7
space engineering including introductory topics G (Fall)
in orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, inertial 3-1-8 Applies solid mechanics to analysis of high-tech-
navigation and attitude dynamics. nology structures. Structural design consider-
W. W. Hoburg, S. E. Widnall Aerodynamic analysis of flight vehicles using ations. Review of three-dimensional elasticity
analytical, numerical, and experimental tech- theory; stress, strain, anisotropic materials, and
16.09 Statistics and Probability niques separately and in combination. Matched heating effects. Two-dimensional plane stress
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) asymptotic expansions. Farfield behavior. Finite and plane strain problems. Torsion theory for ar-
U (Spring) wing theory. Trefftz-plane analysis. Laminar and bitrary sections. Bending of unsymmetrical sec-
3-0-9 turbulent boundary layers. Slender body theory. tion and mixed material beams. Bending, shear,
Calculation and measurement of drag compo- and torsion of thin-wall shell beams. Buckling of
Introduction to statistics and probability with nents. Aerodynamic stability derivatives. columns and stability phenomena. Introduction
applications to aerospace engineering. Covers M. Drela to structural dynamics. Exercises in the design
essential topics, such as sample space, discrete
of general and aerospace structures.
and continuous random variables, probability 16.120 Compressible Internal Flow and P. A. Lagace
distributions, joint and conditional distribu- Aeroacoustics
tions, expectation, transformation of random Prereq: 2.25 or permission of instructor 16.201 Topics in Materials and Structures
variables, limit theorems, estimation theory, Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Prereq: Permission of department
hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, statisti- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
cal tests, and regression. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Not offered regularly; consult department
M. Z. Win
Internal compressible flow and fundamentals of Units arranged
acoustics and aerodynamic sound with applica- Can be repeated for credit
MECHANICS AND PHYSICS tions in turbomachinery and propulsion sys- Provides credit for work in materials and struc-
tems. Quasi-one-dimensional compressible flow tures outside of regularly scheduled subjects.
OF FLUIDS
(channel flow) and extensions, including effects Intended for study abroad under either the
of shock waves, friction, energy and mass addi-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
16.100 Aerodynamics department's Year Abroad Program or the Cam-

tion, swirl, and flow non-uniformity. Unsteady bridge-MIT Exchange Program. Credit may be
Prereq: 16.004
compressible flow, theory of sound, sources of used to satisfy specific SB degree requirements.
U (Fall)
sound and wave propagation, Lighthill's acous- Requires prior approval. Consult department.
3-1-8
tic analogy, and characterization and estimation K. E. Willcox
Extends fluid mechanic concepts from Unified
Engineering to aerodynamic performance of

16.202 Manufacturing with Advanced theory for modeling structural behavior includ- estimation, and the design of dynamic control
A S T R O N A U T I C S
Composite Materials ing extrinsic and intrinsic strains and stresses laws. Also covers performance limitations and
Prereq: None such as environmental effects. Introduction to robustness. Extensive use of computer-aided
U (Fall) buckling of plates and nonlinear (deformations) control design tools. Applications to various
1-3-2 plate theory. Other issues in modeling hetero- aerospace systems including navigation, guid-
geneous materials such as fracture/failure of ance, and control of vehicles. Students taking
Introduces the methods used to manufacture
laminated structures. the graduate version complete additional as-
parts made of advanced composite materials
B. L. Wardle, S-G. Kim signments.
with work in the Technology Laboratory for
S. Karaman
Advanced Composites. Students gain hands-on
16.225J Computational Mechanics of Materials
experience by fabricating, machining, instru-
A N D
(Same subject as 2.099J) 16.301 Topics in Control, Dynamics, and

menting, and testing graphite/epoxy specimens.
Prereq: Permission of instructor, programming Automation
Students also design, build, and test a compos-
in either C++, C, or Fortran Prereq: Permission of department
ite structure as part of a design contest. Lectures
A E R O N A U T I C S
G (Fall) U (Fall, IAP, Spring)

supplement laboratory sessions with back-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Not offered regularly; consult department
ground information on the nature of composites,
Units arranged
curing, composite machining, secondary bond- Formulation of numerical (finite element) meth-
ing, and the testing of composites. ods for the analysis of the nonlinear continuum
P. A. Lagace response of materials. The range of material Provides credit for work on material in control
behavior considered includes finite deformation and/or dynamics and/or automation outside
16.221J Structural Dynamics and Vibrations elasticity and inelasticity. Numerical formulation of regularly scheduled subjects. Intended for
(Same subject as 1.581J, 2.060J) and algorithms include variational formula- study abroad under either the department's Year
(Subject meets with 1.058) tion and variational constitutive updates; finite Abroad Program or the Cambridge-MIT Exchange
Prereq: Permission of instructor element discretization; constrained problems; Program. Credit may be used to satisfy specific
G (Fall) time discretization and convergence analysis. SB degree requirements. Requires prior ap-
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Strong emphasis on the (parallel) computer proval. Consult department.
implementation of algorithms in programming K. E. Willcox
Single- and multiple-degree-of-freedom vibra-
assignments. The application to real engineer-
tion problems, using matrix formulation and
ing applications and problems in engineering 16.31 Feedback Control Systems
normal mode superposition methods. Time and
science are stressed throughout. (Subject meets with 16.30)
frequency domain solution techniques including
R. Radovitzky Prereq: 16.06 or 6.302
convolution and Fourier transforms. Applica-
G (Fall)
tions to vibration isolation, damping treatment,
16.230J Plates and Shells: Static and Dynamic 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and dynamic absorbers. Analysis of continuous
Analysis
systems by exact and approximate methods. Graduate-level version of 16.30; see description
Applications to buildings, ships, aircraft and under 16.30. Includes additional homework
Prereq: 2.071, 2.080J, or Permission of
offshore structures. Vibration measurement and questions, laboratory experiments, and a term
Instructor
analysis techniques. Students should possess project beyond 16.30 with a particular focus on
G (Spring)
basic knowledge in structural mechanics and in the material associated with state-space realiza-
linear algebra. Students taking graduate version tions of MIMO transfer function (matrices);
complete additional assignments. See description under subject 2.081J. MIMO zeros, controllability, and observability;
E. Kausel, J. K. Vandiver T. Sapsis stochastic processes and estimation; limitations
on performance; design and analysis of dynamic
16.223J Mechanics of Heterogeneous Materials output feedback controllers; and robustness of
(Same subject as 2.076J) INFORMATION AND multivariable control systems.
Prereq: 2.002, 3.032, 16.20, or permission of CONTROL ENGINEERING S. Karaman
instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 16.30 Feedback Control Systems 16.322 Stochastic Estimation and Control
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) (Subject meets with 16.31) Prereq: 16.31; 6.041, 6.431, or 16.09
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 16.06 or 6.302 G (Fall)
U (Fall) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Mechanical behavior of heterogeneous materials
such as thin-film microelectromechanical sys- 4-1-7 Estimation and control of dynamic systems. Brief
tems (MEMS) materials and advanced filamen- Reviews classical control design using root review of probability and random variables. Clas-
tary composites, with particular emphasis on locus and frequency domain methods (Nyquist sical and state-space descriptions of random
laminated structural configurations. Anisotropic processes and their propagation through linear
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
diagrams and Bode plots). Studies state-space

and crystallographic elasticity formulations. representation of dynamic systems, including systems. Frequency domain design of filters and
Structure, properties and mechanics of constitu- model realizations, controllability, and observ- compensators. The Kalman filter to estimate the
ents such as films, substrates, active materials, ability. Introduces the state-space approach to states of dynamic systems. Conditions for stabil-
fibers, and matrices including nano- and micro- control system analysis and synthesis, including ity of the filter equations.
scale constituents. Effective properties from full state feedback using pole placement, state S. R. Hall
constituent properties. Classical laminated plate
268
16.323 Principles of Optimal Control Systems, radio navigation), air data systems, quality management and assessment; product
C O U R S E
Prereq: 18.085, 16.31 communication systems; spacecraft attitude and process metrics; COTS and reuse; evolution
G (Spring) determination by stellar, solar, and horizon and maintenance; team organization and people
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit sensing; remote sensing by incoherent and management; and software engineering aspects
Doppler radar, radiometry, spectrometry, and of programming languages.
Studies basic optimization and the principles
interferometry. Also included is a review of basic N. G. Leveson
16
of optimal control. Considers deterministic
electromagnetic theory and antenna design and
and stochastic problems for both discrete and
discussion of design considerations for flight. 16.36 Communication Systems and Networks
continuous systems. Solution methods include
Alternate years. (Subject meets with 16.363)
numerical search algorithms, model predic-
K. Cahoy, R. J. Hansman Prereq: 16.004 or 6.003; 16.09 or 6.041
tive control, dynamic programming, variational
U (Spring)
calculus, and approaches based on Pontryagin's
16.346 Astrodynamics 3-0-9
maximum principle. Includes many examples
Prereq: 18.03
and applications of the theory. Introduces the fundamentals of digital communi-
G (Spring)
S. R. Hall cations and networking. Topics include elements
of information theory, sampling and quantiza-
16.333 Aircraft Stability and Control Fundamentals of astrodynamics; the two- tion, coding, modulation, signal detection and
Prereq: 16.31 or permission of instructor body orbital initial-value and boundary-value system performance in the presence of noise.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered problems with applications to space vehicle Study of data networking includes multiple ac-
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) navigation and guidance for lunar and planetary cess, reliable packet transmission, routing and
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit missions with applications to space vehicle protocols of the internet. Concepts discussed
navigation and guidance for lunar and planetary in the context of aerospace communication
Brief review of applied aerodynamics and mod-
missions including both powered flight and systems: aircraft communications, satellite com-
ern approaches in aircraft stability and control.
midcourse maneuvers. Topics include celestial munications, and deep space communications.
Static stability and trim. Stability derivatives and
mechanics, Kepler's problem, Lambert's prob- Students taking graduate version complete
characteristic longitudinal and lateral-directional
lem, orbit determination, multi-body methods, additional assignments.
motions. Physical effects of wing, fuselage, and
mission planning, and recursive algorithms for E. H. Modiano
tail on aircraft motion. Flight vehicle stabiliza-
space navigation. Selected applications from
tion by classical and modern control techniques.
the Apollo, Space Shuttle, and Mars exploration 16.363 Communication Systems and Networks
Time and frequency domain analysis of control
programs. (Subject meets with 16.36)
system performance. Human pilot models and
S. E. Widnall Prereq: 16.004 or 6.003; 16.09 or 6.041
pilot-in-the-loop control with applications. V/
G (Spring)
STOL stability, dynamics, and control during
16.35 Real-Time Systems and Software 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
transition from hover to forward flight. Param-
Prereq: 1.00, 6.0002, or 6.005
eter sensitivity and handling quality analysis of Introduces the fundamentals of digital commu-
U (Spring)
aircraft through variable flight conditions. Brief nications and networking, focusing on the study
3-0-9
discussion of motion at high angles-of-attack, of networks, including protocols, performance
roll coupling, and other nonlinear flight regimes. Concepts, principles, and methods for specify- analysis, and queuing theory. Topics include
E. Frazzoli ing and designing real-time computer systems. elements of information theory, sampling and
Topics include concurrency, real-time execution quantization, coding, modulation, signal detec-
16.338J Dynamic Systems and Control implementation, scheduling, testing, verification and system performance in the presence
(Same subject as 6.241J) tion, real-time analysis, and software engineer- of noise. Study of data networking includes
Prereq: 6.003, 18.06 ing concepts. Additional topics include operat- multiple access, reliable packet transmission,
G (Spring) ing system architecture, process management, routing and protocols of the internet. Concepts
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and networking. discussed in the context of aerospace com-
J. A. Shah munication systems: aircraft communications,
satellite communications, and deep space com-
M. A. Dahleh, A. Megretski, E. Frazzoli
16.355J Concepts in the Engineering of Software munications. Students taking graduate version
(Same subject as ESD.355J) complete additional assignments.
16.343 Spacecraft and Aircraft Sensors and
Prereq: Permission of instructor E. H. Modiano
Instrumentation
G (Fall)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 16.37J Data-Communication Networks
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Reading and discussion on issues in the
Prereq: 6.041 or 18.313
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit engineering of software systems and software
development project design. Includes the pres-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Covers fundamental sensor and instrumentation Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)

ent state of software engineering, what has been
principles in the context of systems designed for 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tried in the past, what worked, what did not,
space or atmospheric flight. Systems discussed
and why. Topics may differ in each offering, but See description under subject 6.263J.
include basic measurement system for force,
are chosen from the software process and life E. Modiano, D. Shah
temperature, pressure; navigation systems
cycle; requirements and specifications; design
(Global Positioning System, Inertial Reference
principles; testing, formal analysis, and reviews;
269 subjects 16.202 to 16.37J

16.391J Statistics for Engineers and Scientists 16.401 Topics in Communication and Software 16.412J Cognitive Robotics
(Same subject as 6.434J) Prereq: Permission of department (Same subject as 6.834J)

Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), 18.06, 6.431, or U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Prereq: 6.041, 6.042, or 16.09; 16.410, 16.413,
permission of instructor Not offered regularly; consult department 6.034, or 6.825
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) Units arranged G (Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Can be repeated for credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Provides credit for student work on undergrad- Algorithms and paradigms for creating a wide
See description under subject 6.434J. uate-level material in communications and/ range of robotic systems that act intelligently
M. Win, J. N. Tsitsiklis or software outside of regularly scheduled and robustly, by reasoning extensively from
subjects. Intended for study abroad under either models of themselves and their world. Examples
A N D
16.395 Principles of Wide Bandwidth the department's Year Abroad Program or the range from autonomous Mars explorers and
Communication Cambridge-MIT Exchange Program. Credit may cooperative air vehicles, to everyday embedded
Prereq: A strong background in digital be used to satisfy specific SB degree require- devices. Topics include deduction and search
communication, e.g. 6.011, 16.36, or ments. Requires prior approval. Consult depart- in real-time; temporal, decision-theoretic and
permission of instructor ment. contingency planning; dynamic execution and
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered K. E. Willcox re-planning; reasoning about hidden state and
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) failures; reasoning under uncertainty, path plan-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 16.405J Robotics: Science and Systems I ning, mapping and localization, and cooperative
(Same subject as 6.141J) and distributed robotics. 8 Engineering Design
Introduction to the principles of wide bandwidth
Prereq: Permission of instructor Points.
wireless communication, with a focus on ultra-
U (Spring) B. C. Williams
wide bandwidth (UWB) systems. Topics include
2-6-4 Institute LAB
the basics of spread-spectrum systems, impulse
16.413 Principles of Autonomy and Decision
radio, Rake reception, transmitted reference See description under subject 6.141J.
Making
signaling, spectral analysis, coexistence issues, N. Roy, D. Rus, S. Teller
signal acquisition, channel measurement and
modeling, regulatory issues, and ranging, 16.406J Robotics: Science and Systems II
instructor
localization and GPS. Consists of lectures and (Same subject as 6.142J)
G (Fall)
technical presentations by students. Prereq: 6.141 or permission of instructor
M. Z. Win Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Graduate-level version of 16.410; see descrip-
2-6-4 tion under 16.410. Additional material on
HUMANS AND AUTOMATION See description under subject 6.142J.
reasoning under uncertainty and machine learn-
ing, including hidden Markov models, graphical
D. Rus, S. Teller, N. Roy
16.400 Human Systems Engineering models and Bayesian networks, computational
(Subject meets with 16.453J, ESD.773J) learning theory, reinforcement learning, decision
16.410 Principles of Autonomy and Decision
Prereq: None tree learning and support vector machines. As-
Making
U (Fall) signments include the application of autonomy
3-3-6 algorithms to practical aerospace systems, as
Prereq: 1.00 or 6.0002
well as more advanced programming assign-
Provides a fundamental understanding of the U (Fall)
ments.
human factors that must be considered in the 4-0-8
J. A. Shah
design and engineering of complex aviation and
Survey of reasoning, optimization and deci-
space systems. Focuses on the derivation of 16.420 Planning Under Uncertainty
sion making methodologies for creating highly
human engineering design criteria from sensory, Prereq: 16.413
autonomous systems and decision support aids.
motor and cognitive sources. Students, indi- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Focus on principles, algorithms, and their ap-
vidually and in teams, apply design principles Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
plication, taken from the disciplines of artificial
from topic areas including displays, controls 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
intelligence and operations research. Reasoning
and ergonomics, manual control, the nature of
paradigms include logic and deduction, heuris-
human error, basic experimental design, and Concepts, principles, and methods for plan-
tic and constraint-based search, model-based
human-computer interaction. Includes aviation ning with imperfect knowledge. Topics include
reasoning, planning and execution, and machine
accident case presentations and interactive state estimation, planning in information space,
learning. Optimization paradigms include
projects. Graduate students also complete an partially observable Markov decision processes,
linear programming, integer programming,
additional research-oriented project with a final reinforcement learning and planning with uncer-
and dynamic programming. Decision-making
written report and oral presentation. tain models. Students will develop an under-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
paradigms include decision theoretic planning,

L. A. Stirling standing of how different planning algorithms
and Markov decision processes. Students taking
and solutions techniques are useful in different
problem domains. Previous coursework in arti-
ments.
ficial intelligence and state estimation strongly
J. A. Shah
recommended.
Staff
270
16.422J Human Supervisory Control of locomotion under normal gravity and space con- 16.456J Biomedical Signal and Image
C O U R S E
Automated Systems ditions. Depending upon the background and Processing
(Same subject as ESD.774J) interests of the students, advanced term project (Same subject as 6.555J, HST.582J)
Prereq: Permission of instructor topics might include motion sickness, astro- Prereq: 6.003, 2.004, 16.004, or 18.085
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered naut adaptation, artificial gravity, lunar surface G (Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) locomotion, vestibulo-cardiovascular responses, 3-4-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
16
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit vestibular neural prostheses, or other topics of
See description under subject HST.582J.
interest.
Principles of supervisory control and telerobot- J. Greenberg, E. Adalsteinsson, W. Wells
L. Young, C. Oman
ics. Different levels of automation are discussed,
as well as the allocation of roles and authority 16.459 Bioengineering Journal Article Seminar
16.440J Research Seminar: Human, Remote and
between humans and machines. Human-vehicle Prereq: None
Autonomous Systems in Air, Sea, and Space
interface design in highly automated systems. G (Fall, Spring)
(Same subject as STS.470J)
Decision aiding. Trade-offs between human con- 0-2-0
trol and human monitoring. Automated alerting Can be repeated for credit
instructor
systems and human intervention in automatic
G (Fall) Each term, the class selects a new set of profes-
operation. Enhanced human interface technolo-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit sional journal articles on bioengineering topics
gies such as virtual presence. Performance,
of current research interest. Some papers are
optimization, and social implications of the Examines relationships between human-occu-
chosen because of particular content, others
human-automation system. Examples from aero- pied, remotely operated, and autonomous sys-
are selected because they illustrate important
space, ground, and undersea vehicles, robotics, tems in the extreme environments of the deep
points of methodology. Each week, one student
and industrial systems. ocean, air, and spaceflight. Uses a mix of histori-
leads the discussion, evaluating the strengths,
J. A. Shah cal, sociological, and engineering perspectives,
weaknesses, and importance of each paper.
examines different forms of human presence in
Subject may be repeated for credit a maximum
16.423J Aerospace Biomedical and Life Support each type of system and how they relate to each
of four terms. Letter grade given in the last term
Engineering other in time and space, including: physical
applies to all accumulated units of 16.459.
(Same subject as ESD.65J, HST.515J) hand-on-the stick flying, supervisory control,
Staff
Prereq: 16.400, 16.06, 16.060, or permission of remote operation, systems design, programming
instructor autonomous systems, management. Emphasis
16.470J Statistical Methods in Experimental
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) on networks of people interacting in networks of
Design
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered organizations through networks of machines.
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit D. A. Mindell
Fundamentals of human performance, physiol- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
16.453J Human Factors Engineering
ogy, and life support impacting engineering Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
design and aerospace systems. Topics include 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
effects of gravity on the muscle, skeletal, cardio-
Prereq: 6.041 or permission of instructor Statistically based experimental design inclusive
vascular, and neurovestibular systems; human/
G (Fall) of forming hypotheses, planning and conduct-
pilot modeling and human/machine design;
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ing experiments, analyzing data, and interpret-
flight experiment design; and life support
ing and communicating results. Topics include
engineering for extravehicular activity (EVA). Provides a fundamental understanding of the
descriptive statistics, statistical inference,
Case studies of current research are presented. human factors that must be considered in the
hypothesis testing, parametric and nonparamet-
Assignments include a design project, quantita- design and engineering of complex aviation and
ric statistical analyses, factorial ANOVA, random-
tive homework sets, and quizzes emphasizing space systems. Focuses on the derivation of
ized block designs, MANOVA, linear regression,
engineering and systems aspects. human engineering design criteria from sensory,
repeated measures models, and application of
D. J. Newman motor and cognitive sources. Students, indi-
statistical software packages.
vidually and in teams, apply design principles
L. A. Stirling
16.430J Sensory-Neural Systems: Spatial from topic areas including displays, controls
Orientation from End Organs to Behavior and and ergonomics, manual control, the nature of
16.475J Human-Computer Interface Design
Adaptation human error, basic experimental design, and
Colloquium
(Same subject as HST.514J) human-computer interaction. Includes aviation
Prereq: Neuroscience or systems engineering or accident case presentations and interactive
Prereq: None
permission of instructor projects. Graduate students also complete an
G (Spring) additional research-oriented project with a final
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit written report and oral presentation.
2-0-2
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
L. A. Stirling
Introduces sensory systems,and multi-sensory
Provides guidance on design and evaluation of
fusion using the vestibular and spatial orienta-
human-computer interfaces for students with
tion systems as a model. Topics range from end
active research projects. Roundtable discussion
organ dynamics to neural responses, to sensory
on developing user requirements, human-
integration, to behavior, and adaptation, with
centered design principles, and testing and
particular application to balance, posture and
271 subjects 16.391J to 16.475J

evaluating methodologies. Students present processes in solid, liquid, and hybrid rockets. OTHER UNDERGRADUATE
their work and evaluate each other's projects. Cooling; heat sink, ablative, and regenerative. SUBJECTS
Readings complement specific focus areas. Team P. C. Lozano
participation encouraged. Open to advanced 16.UR Undergraduate Research
undergraduates. 16.522 Space Propulsion Prereq: None
Staff Prereq: 16.50 or permission of instructor U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
G (Spring) Units arranged [P/D/F]
PROPULSION AND ENERGY Reviews rocket propulsion fundamentals. Dis- 16.URG Undergraduate Research
CONVERSION cusses advanced concepts in rocket propulsion Prereq: None
A N D
ranging from chemical engines to electrical en- U (Fall, IAP, Spring)

16.50 Aerospace Propulsion gines. Topics include advanced mission analysis, Units arranged
Prereq: 16.004 or 2.005 physics and engineering of microthrusters, solid Can be repeated for credit
U (Spring) propellant rockets, electrothermal, electrostatic, Undergraduate research opportunities in

3-0-9 and electromagnetic schemes for accelerating aeronautics and astronautics. For further
Presents aerospace propulsive devices as propellant. Some coverage is given of satellite information, contact Marie Stuppard, UROP staff
systems, with functional requirements and power systems and their relation to propulsion coordinator.
engineering and environmental limitations. Re- systems. Laboratory work emphasizes design Staff
quirements and limitations that constrain design and characterization of electric propulsion
choices. Both air-breathing and rocket engines engines. 16.EPE UPOP Engineering Practice Experience
covered, at a level which enables rational inte- P. C. Lozano Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
gration of the propulsive system into an overall (Offered under: 1.EPE, 2.EPE, 3.EPE, 6.EPE,
vehicle design. Mission analysis, fundamental 16.540 Internal Flows in Turbomachines 10.EPE, 16.EPE, 22.EPE)
performance relations, and exemplary design Prereq: 2.25 or permission of instructor Prereq: 2.EPW or permission of instructor
solutions presented. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered U (Fall, Spring)
S. Barrett Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 0-0-1 [P/D/F]
See description under subject 2.EPE.
16.511 Aircraft Engines and Gas Turbines Internal fluid motions in turbomachines, propul- Staff
Prereq: 16.50 or permission of instructor sion systems, ducts and channels, and other
G (Fall) fluid machinery. Useful basic ideas, fundamen- 16.EPW UPOP Engineering Practice Workshop
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit tals of rotational flows, loss sources and loss ac- Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
Covers fundamentals of jet propulsion with a counting in fluid devices, unsteady internal flow (Offered under: 1.EPW, 2.EPW, 3.EPW, 6.EPW,
focus on understanding and mitigating envi- and flow instability, flow in rotating passages, 10.EPW, 16.EPW, 20.EPW, 22.EPW)
ronmental impacts. Examines performance and swirling flow, generation of streamwise vorticity Prereq: None
characteristics of aircraft engines as deter- and three-dimensional flow, non-uniform flow in U (Fall, IAP)
mined by thermodynamic and fluid mechanic fluid components. 1-0-0 [P/D/F]
behavior of components: inlets, compressors, E. M. Greitzer, Q. Wang
combustors, turbines, and nozzles. Discusses
16.55 Ionized Gases Staff
various engine types and suitability for different
missions. Significant attention to environmental Prereq: 8.03
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) 16.S685 Special Subject in Aeronautics and
issues in engine design, including combustion,
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Astronautics
emissions, air quality, climate change, and
noise. Also covers environmental trade spaces in
engine design.
Properties and behavior of low-temperature Not offered regularly; consult department
Z. S. Spakovszky
plasmas for energy conversion, plasma propul- Units arranged [P/D/F]
sion, and gas lasers. Equilibrium of ionized Can be repeated for credit
16.512 Rocket Propulsion gases: energy states, statistical mechanics,
Prereq: 16.50 or permission of instructor and relationship to thermodynamics. Kinetic Basic undergraduate topics not offered in regu-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered theory: motion of charged particles, distribution larly scheduled subjects. Subject to approval of
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) function, collisions, characteristic lengths and faculty in charge. Prior approval required.
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit times, cross sections, and transport properties. M. A. Stuppard
Chemical rocket propulsion systems for launch, Gas surface interactions: thermionic emission,
sheaths, and probe theory. Radiation in plasmas
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
orbital, and interplanetary flight. Modeling of

solid, liquid-bipropellant, and hybrid rocket and diagnostics.
engines. Thermochemistry, prediction of specific P. A. Lozano
impulse. Nozzle flows including real gas and
kinetic effects. Structural constraints. Propel-
lant feed systems, turbopumps. Combustion
272
16.S686 Special Subject in Aeronautics and 16.63J System Safety 16.681 Topics in Aeronautics and Astronautics
C O U R S E
Astronautics (Same subject as ESD.03J) Prereq: None
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: None U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) U (Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department
Units arranged 3-0-9 REST Units arranged
16
Opportunity for study or lab work related to N. Leveson Opportunity for study or laboratory project work
aeronautics and astronautics not covered in reg- not available elsewhere in the curriculum. Topics
ularly scheduled subjects. Subject to approval of 16.64 Flight Measurement Laboratory selected in consultation with the instructor.
faculty in charge. Prior approval required. Prereq: 16.002 Consult M. A. Stuppard
Consult M. A. Stuppard U (Spring)
2-2-2 16.682 Selected Topics in Aeronautics and
16.S688 Special Subject in Aeronautics and Astronautics
Opportunity to see aeronautical theory applied
Astronautics Prereq: None
in real-world environment of flight. Students
Prereq: None U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
assist in design and execution of simple
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Units arranged
engineering flight experiments in light aircraft.
Not offered regularly; consult department Can be repeated for credit
Typical investigations include determination of
Units arranged
stability derivatives, verification of performance Study by qualified students. Topics selected in
specifications, and measurement of navigation consultation with the instructor. Prior approval
Opportunity for study or lab work related to system characteristics. Restricted to students in required.
aeronautics and astronautics but not covered Aeronautics and Astronautics. Consult M. A. Stuppard
in regularly scheduled subjects. Prior approval R. J. Hansman
required. 16.683 Seminar in Aeronautics and Astronautics
Consult M. A. Stuppard 16.653 Management in Engineering Prereq: None
Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
16.621 Experimental Projects I (Offered under: 2.96, 6.930, 10.806, 16.653) Not offered regularly; consult department
Prereq: None. Coreq: 16.06 or 16.07 Prereq: None 2-0-0 [P/D/F]
U (Fall, Spring) U (Fall) Can be repeated for credit
2-1-3 3-1-8
Speakers from campus and industry discuss cur-
First part of a two-term sequence addresses the See description under subject 2.96. rent activities and advances in aeronautics and
conception and design of a student-selected H. S. Marcus, J.-H. Chun astronautics. Restricted to Course 16 students.
experimental project carried out by a team. Consult M. A. Stuppard
Principles of project hypothesis formulation and 16.68 Modern Space Science and Engineering
assessment, experimental measurements and Seminar 16.687 Selected Topics in Aeronautics and
error analysis, and effective report writing and Prereq: None Astronautics
oral presentation, with instruction both in-class U (Spring) Prereq: None
and on an individual team basis. Selection and 2-0-4 [P/D/F] U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
detailed planning of a research project, includ- Units arranged [P/D/F]
Exposes students to the broad variety of scientif-
ing in-depth design of components and equip- Can be repeated for credit
ic and technology experiments being carried out
ment. Preparation of a detailed proposal for the
in space, and the complex engineering required Study by qualified students. Topics selected in
selected project, which is then carried through
to implement them. Fosters an appreciation for consultation with the instructor. Prior approval
to completion in 16.622.
the interaction of science and engineering in the required.
B. L. Wardle, J. L. Craig, N. Roy, S. E. Widnall
space enterprise. Specific topics vary from year Consult M. A. Stuppard
to year.
16.622 Experimental Projects II
J. A. Hoffman
Prereq: 16.621
U (Fall, Spring) FLIGHT TRANSPORTATION
16.680 Project in Aeronautics and Astronautics
1-7-4 Institute LAB
Prereq: None 16.707J The History of Aviation
Execution of project experiments based on U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) (Same subject as STS.467J)
the designs developed in 16.621. Students Not offered regularly; consult department Prereq: Permission of Instructor
construct their defined experiment, carry out Units arranged [P/D/F] Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
experimental measurements of the relevant phe- Can be repeated for credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
nomena, analyze the data, and then apply the 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Opportunity to work on projects related to
results to assess the hypothesis they developed
aerospace engineering outside the department. See description under subject STS.467J.
previously. Written final report on the entire
Requires prior approval. D. Mindell
project and formal oral presentation. Includes
Consult M. A. Stuppard
instructions on effective report writing and oral
presentation.
B. L. Wardle, J. L. Craig, N. Roy, S. E. Widnall
273 subjects 16.50 to 16.707J

16.71J The Airline Industry future directions and development; critical dis- 16.767 Introduction to Airline Transport Aircraft
(Same subject as 1.232J, 15.054J, ESD.217J) cussion of past proposals and of probable future Systems and Automation
Prereq: None problem areas. Requires term paper. Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Fall) H. Balakrishnan G (IAP)
3-0-9 3-2-1 [P/D/F]
16.75J Airline Management
Overview of the global airline industry, focusing Intensive one-week subject that uses the
on recent industry performance, current issues Boeing 767 aircraft as an example of a system
Prereq: 16.71J
and challenges for the future. Fundamentals of of systems. Focuses on design drivers and
airline industry structure, airline economics, compromises, system interactions, and human-
operations planning, safety, labor relations, machine interface. Morning lectures, followed by
A N D

airports and air traffic control, marketing, and afternoon desktop simulator sessions. Critique
competitive strategies, with an emphasis on the Overview of airline management decision and comparison with other transport aircraft
interrelationships among major industry stake- processes, with a focus on economic issues designs. Includes one evening at Boston Logan
holders. Recent research findings of the MIT and their relationship to operations planning International Airport aboard an aircraft. Enroll-
Global Airline Industry Program are showcased, models and decision support tools. Application ment limited.
including the impacts of congestion and delays, of economic models of demand, pricing, costs, C. M. Oman, B. Nield
evolution of information technologies, changing and supply to airline markets and networks.
human resource management practices, and Examination of industry practice and emerg- 16.781J Planning and Design of Airport Systems
competitive effects of new entrant airlines. ing methods for fleet planning, route network (Same subject as 1.231J, ESD.224J)
Taught by faculty participants of the Global design, scheduling, pricing and revenue Prereq: Permission of instructor
Airline Industry Program. management, with emphasis on the interactions Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
P. P. Belobaba, A. I. Barnett, C. Barnhart, between the components of airline management Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
R. J. Hansman, T. A. Kochan, A. R. Odoni and profit objectives in competitive environ- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
ments. Students participate in a competitive
16.715 Transportation and the Environment airline management simulation game as part of
R. de Neufville, A. R. Odoni
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR); 1.060, 2.006, 10.301, the subject requirements.
16.004, or permission of instructor P. P. Belobaba
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 16.76J Logistical and Transportation Planning
AEROSPACE SYSTEMS
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Methods
(Same subject as 1.203J, 6.281J, 15.073J, 16.810J Engineering Design and Rapid
Addresses environmental challenges facing Prototyping
ESD.216J)
transportation in the 21st century, focusing (Same subject as ESD.035J)
Prereq: 6.041
on climate change and air quality. Covers air, Prereq: 16.01, 16.02 or 2.001, 2.002 or
G (Fall)
sea, road and rail transportation and associ- permission of instructor
ated impacts. Introduces the fundamentals of U (IAP)
combustion and emissions. Considers in depth See description under subject 1.203J. 2-4-0
the impacts of transportation emissions on R. C. Larson, A. R. Odoni, A. I. Barnett
atmospheric composition (from local to global Develops initial competency in engineering
scale) relevant to both climate change and hu- design by taking a holistic view. Conceiving,
16.763J Air Transportation Operations Research
man health. Environmental impact metrics and designing, manufacturing and testing a system
cost-benefit analysis techniques are discussed component such as a complex structural part.
and illustrated with policy examples. Students Activities include hand sketching, CAD model-
instructor
assess alternative transportation fuels and ing, CAE analysis, CAM programming, and
analyze the impacts of electric vehicles. operation of CNC machining equipment. Focuses
S. Barrett on the complementary roles of human creativity
as well as the design process itself. Designs are
Presents a unified view of advanced quantitative executed by pairs of students who enter their
16.72 Air Traffic Control
analysis and optimization techniques applied products in a design competition. Enrollment
to the air transportation sector. Considers may be limited.
the problem of operating and managing the O. de Weck
aviation sector from the perspectives of the
system operators (e.g., the FAA), the airlines, 16.82 Flight Vehicle Engineering
Introduces the various aspects of present and and the resultant impacts on the end-users (the Prereq: Permission of instructor
future Air Traffic Control systems. Descriptions of passengers). Explores models and optimization
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Fall)
the present system: systems-analysis approach approaches to system-level problems, airline 3-3-6
to problems of capacity and safety; surveillance, schedule planning problems, and airline man-
including NAS and ARTS; navigation subsys- agement challenges. Term paper required. Design of an atmospheric flight vehicle to
tem technology; aircraft guidance and control; H. Balakrishnan, C. Barnhart, P. P. Belobaba satisfy stated performance, stability, and control
communications; collision avoidance systems; requirements. Emphasizes individual initiative,
sequencing and spacing in terminal areas; application of fundamental principles, and the
274
compromises inherent in the engineering design tion of full-scale prototypes. Sub-systems are and implementation of lean enterprises.
C O U R S E
process. Includes instruction and practice in integrated into a vehicle and tested. Sub-system People, technology, process, and management
written and oral communication, through team performance is verified using methods of experi- dimensions of an effective lean manufacturing
presentations and a written final report. Offered mental inquiry, and is compared with physi- company are considered in a unified framework.
alternate Spring and Fall terms. cal models of performance and design goals. Particular emphasis on the integration of these
M. Drela, R. J. Hansman Communication skills are honed through written dimensions across the entire enterprise, includ-
16
and oral reports. Formal reviews include the ing product development, production, and the
16.821 Flight Vehicle Development Implementation Plan Review and the Acceptance extended supply chain. Analysis tools as well as
Prereq: Permission of instructor Review. Knowledge of the engineering design future trends and directions are explored. A key
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) process is helpful. component of this subject is a team project.
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered K. Cahoy D. Nightingale
2-10-6 Institute LAB
16.842 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering 16.853 Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Methods
Focuses on implementation and operation of a
flight system. Emphasizes system integration,
G (Fall) G (IAP)
implementation, and performance verification
2-0-4 1-1-0 [P/D/F]
using methods of experimental inquiry, and ad-
dresses principles of laboratory safety. Students General introduction to systems engineering Covers the fundamental principles, practices and
refine subsystem designs and fabricate working using the classical V-model. Topics include tools of lean six sigma methods that underlay
prototypes. Includes component integration stakeholder analysis, requirements definition, modern organizational productivity approaches
into the full system with detailed analysis and system architecture and concept generation, applied in aerospace, automotive, health care,
operation of the complete vehicle in the labora- trade-space exploration and concept selection, and other sectors. Includes lectures, active
tory and in the field, as well as experimental human factors, design definition and optimiza- learning exercises, a plant tour, talks by industry
analysis of subsystem performance, comparison tion, system integration and interface manage- practitioners, and videos. One third of the
with physical models of performance and design ment, system safety, verification and validation, course is devoted to a physical simulation of an
goals, and formal review of the overall system and commissioning and operations. Discusses aircraft manufacturing enterprise to illustrate
design. Knowledge of the engineering design the trade-offs between performance, life-cycle the power of lean six sigma methods. Students
process is helpful. Provides instruction in written cost and system operability. Readings based taking the graduate version complete additional
and oral communication. on systems engineering standards. Individual assignments.
M. Drela, R. J. Hansman homework assignments apply concepts from E. M. Murman
class and contain both aeronautical and
16.83J Space Systems Engineering astronautical applications. Prepares students 16.855J Systems Architecting Applied to
(Same subject as 12.43J) for the systems field exam in the Department of Enterprises
Prereq: Permission of instructor Aeronautics and Astronautics. (Same subject as ESD.38J)
U (Spring) N. G. Leveson Prereq: Permission of instructor
3-3-6 G (Spring)
16.851 Satellite Engineering 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Design of a complete space system, including
systems analysis, trajectory analysis, entry See description under subject ESD.38J.
G (Fall)
dynamics, propulsion and power systems, struc- D. Nightingale, D. Rhodes
tural design, avionics, thermal and environmen-
tal control, human factors, support systems, and Fundamentals of satellite engineering design, 16.861 Engineering Systems Analysis for Design
weight and cost estimates. Students participate including distributed satellite. Studies orbital Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
in teams, each responsible for an integrated ve- environment. Analyzes problems of station keep- (Offered under: 1.146, 16.861, ESD.71)
hicle design, providing experience in project or- ing, attitude control, communications, power (Subject meets with ESD.710)
ganization and interaction between disciplines. generation, structural design, thermal balance, Prereq: 1.145 or permission of instructor
Includes several aspects of team communication and subsystem integration. Considers trade-offs Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
including three formal presentations, informal among weight, efficiency, cost, and reliability. Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
progress reports, colleague assessments, and Discusses choice of design parameters, such as 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
written reports. Offered alternate Fall and Spring size, weight, power levels, temperature limits,
See description under subject ESD.71.
terms. frequency, and bandwidth. Examples taken from
R. de Neufville
K. Cahoy current satellite systems.
J. A. Hoffman, K. Cahoy
16.863J System Safety Concepts
16.831J Space Systems Development
(Same subject as 12.431J) 16.852J Integrating The Lean Enterprise
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Same subject as ESD.61J)

G (Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) G (Fall)
2-10-6 Institute LAB 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Covers important concepts and techniques in
designing and operating safety-critical systems.
Students build a space system, focusing on Addresses some of the important issues
Topics include the nature of risk, formal accident
refinement of sub-system designs and fabrica- involved with the planning, development,

and human error models, causes of accidents, 16.888J Multidisciplinary System Design COMPUTATION
fundamental concepts of system safety engineer- Optimization

ing, system and software hazard analysis, de- (Same subject as ESD.77J) 16.90 Computational Methods in Aerospace
signing for safety, fault tolerance, safety issues Prereq: 18.085 or permission of instructor Engineering
in the design of human-machine interaction, veri- G (Spring) Prereq: 16.004 or permission of instructor;
fication of safety, creating a safety culture, and 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Coreq: 16.09 or 6.041
management of safety-critical projects. Includes U (Spring)
a class project involving the high-level system 3-0-9
O. de Weck, K. E. Willcox
design and analysis of a safety-critical system.
N. G. Leveson Introduction to computational techniques arising
16.89J Space Systems Engineering in aerospace engineering. Techniques include
A N D
(Same subject as ESD.352J) numerical integration of systems of ordinary dif-

16.885 Aircraft Systems Engineering
Prereq: 16.851, 16.892, or permission of ferential equations; numerical discretization of
instructor partial differential equations; and probabilistic

Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered methods for quantifying the impact of variability.
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Specific emphasis will be given to finite volume
4-2-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit methods in fluid mechanics, and energy and
Holistic view of the aircraft as a system, covering finite element methods in structural mechanics.
Focus on developing space system architectures.
basic systems engineering, cost and weight es- Q. Wang, K. E. Willcox
Applies subsystem knowledge gained in 16.851
timation, basic aircraft performance, safety and
to examine interactions between subsystems in
reliability, life cycle topics, aircraft subsystems, 16.910J Introduction to Numerical Simulation
the context of a space system design. Principles
risk analysis and management, and system (Same subject as 2.096J, 6.336J)
and processes of systems engineering including
realization. Small student teams retrospectively Prereq: 18.03 or 18.06
developing space architectures, developing and
analyze an existing aircraft covering: key design G (Fall)
writing requirements, and concepts of risk are
drivers and decisions; aircraft attributes and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
explored and applied to the project. Subject de-
subsystems; operational experience. Oral and
velops, documents, and presents a conceptual See description under subject 6.336J.
written versions of the case study are delivered.
design of a space system including a preliminary L. Daniel, J. K. White
Focuses on a systems engineering analysis of
spacecraft design.
the Space Shuttle. Studies both design and
J. A. Hoffman 16.920J Numerical Methods for Partial
operations of the shuttle, with frequent lectures
by outside experts. Students choose specific Differential Equations
16.891J Space Policy Seminar (Same subject as 2.097J, 6.339J)
shuttle systems for detailed analysis and de-
(Same subject as ESD.129J) Prereq: 18.03 or 18.06
velop new subsystem designs using state of the
Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall)
art technology.
R. J. Hansman
Covers the fundamentals of modern numerical
16.886J Air Transportation Systems Architecting Explores current issues in space policy as well techniques for a wide range of linear and nonlin-
(Same subject as ESD.351J) as the historical roots for the issues. Emphasis ear elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic partial dif-
Prereq: Permission of instructor on critical policy discussion combined with ferential and integral equations. Topics include
G (Fall) serious technical analysis. Covers national mathematical formulations; finite difference,
3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit security space policy, civil space policy, as well finite volume, finite element, and boundary ele-
as commercial space policy. Issues explored ment discretization methods; and direct and it-
Addresses the architecting of air transportation
include the GPS dilemma, the International erative solution techniques. The methodologies
systems. Focuses on the conceptual phase of
Space Station choices, commercial launch from described form the foundation for computational
product definition including technical, eco-
foreign countries, and the fate of satellite-based approaches to engineering systems involving
nomic, market, environmental, regulatory, legal,
cellular systems. heat transfer, solid mechanics, fluid dynamics,
manufacturing, and societal factors. Centers on a
Staff and electromagnetics. Computer assignments
realistic system case study and includes a num-
ber of lectures from industry and government. requiring programming.
16.895J Engineering Apollo: The Moon Project Q. Wang, J. K. White
Past examples include the Very Large Transport
as a Complex System
Aircraft, a Supersonic Business Jet and a Next
(Same subject as ESD.30J, STS.471J) 16.930 Advanced Topics in Numerical Methods
Generation Cargo System. Identifies the critical
Prereq: Permission of instructor for Partial Differential Equations
system level issues and analyzes them in depth
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Prereq: 16.920
via student team projects and individual assign-
ments. Overall goal is to produce a business plan
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and a system specifications document that can Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
be used to assess candidate systems. See description under subject STS.471J. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
R. J. Hansman D. Mindell Covers advanced topics in numerical methods
for the discretization, solution, and control of
problems governed by partial differential equa-
tions. Topics include the application of the finite
276
element method to systems of equations with 16.980 Advanced Project faculty member. Enrollment limited by avail-
C O U R S E
emphasis on equations governing compress- Prereq: Permission of instructor ability of suitable teaching assignments. Consult
ible, viscous flows; grid generation; optimal G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) department.
control of PDE-constrained systems; a posteriori Not offered regularly; consult department P. C. Lozano
error estimation and adaptivity; reduced basis Units arranged
approximations and reduced-order modeling. Can be repeated for credit 16.S198 Advanced Special Subject in Mechanics
16
Computer assignments require programming. 16.981 Advanced Project and Physics of Fluids
Staff Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
16.940 Numerical Methods for Stochastic Not offered regularly; consult department Not offered regularly; consult department
Modeling and Inference Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged
Prereq: 16.920, 6.431; or permission of Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit
instructor 16.S199 Advanced Special Subject in Mechanics
Study, original investigation, or lab project work
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered and Physics of Fluids
by qualified students. Topics selected in consul-
tation with instructor. Prior approval required.
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, Spring)
Advanced introduction to numerical meth-
ods for treating uncertainty in computational 16.984 Seminar
simulation. Draws examples from a range of Prereq: None
engineering and science applications, empha- G (Fall, Spring) Organized lecture or laboratory subject consist-
sizing systems governed by ordinary and partial Not offered regularly; consult department ing of material not available in regularly sched-
differential equations. Uncertainty propagation 2-0-0 [P/D/F] uled fluids subjects. Prior approval required.
and assessment: Monte Carlo methods, variance Can be repeated for credit Consult P. C. Lozano
reduction, sensitivity analysis, adjoint methods,
Discussion of current interest topics by staff
polynomial chaos and Karhunen-Loeve expan- 16.S298 Advanced Special Subject in Materials
and guest speakers. Prior approval required.
sions, and stochastic Galerkin and collocation and Structures
Restricted to Course 16 students.
methods. Interaction of models with observa- Prereq: Permission of instructor
tional data, from the perspective of statistical G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
inference: Bayesian parameter estimation, Not offered regularly; consult department
16.985J Global Operations Leadership Seminar
statistical regularization, Markov chain Monte Units arranged
Carlo, sequential data assimilation and filtering, Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: None
and model selection. 16.S299 Advanced Special Subject in Materials
G (Fall, Spring)
Y. M. Marzouk and Structures
G (Fall, Spring)
OTHER GRADUATE SUBJECTS See description under subject 15.792J. Not offered regularly; consult department
D. B. Rosenfield Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
16.THG Graduate Thesis Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: Permission of department 16.99 MATLAB Skills for Aeronautics and
Organized lecture or laboratory subject consist-
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) Astronautics (New)
ing of material not available in regularly sched-
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: None
uled materials and structures subjects. Prior
Can be repeated for credit U (Fall; first half of term)
approval required.
1-0-2 [P/D/F]
Program of research leading to an SM, EAA, PhD, Consult P. C. Lozano
or ScD thesis; to be arranged by the student with Introduction to basic MATLAB skills in program-
an appropriate MIT faculty member, who be- ming, analysis, and plotting. Recommended for
comes thesis supervisor. Restricted to students sophomores without previous MATLAB experi-
who have been admitted into the department. ence. Preference to Course 16 majors.
P. C. Lozano K. E. Willcox
16.999 Teaching in Aeronautics and

Astronautics
Prereq: None
G (Fall, Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Units arranged
For qualified students interested in gaining

teaching experience. Classroom, tutorial, or
laboratory teaching under the supervision of a
277 subjects 16.885 to 16.S299

16.S398 Advanced Special Subject in 16.S798 Advanced Special Subject in Flight 16.S982 Advanced Special Subject
Information and Control Transportation Prereq: Permission of department

Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department
Not offered regularly; consult department Units arranged Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Units arranged Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit
Can be repeated for credit 16.S799 Advanced Special Subject in Flight 16.S983 Advanced Special Subject
16.S399 Advanced Special Subject in Transportation Prereq: None
Information and Control Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall, Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department
A N D
G (Fall, Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department Units arranged [P/D/F]
Not offered regularly; consult department Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Can be repeated for credit
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Can be repeated for credit

Organized lecture or laboratory subject consisting of material not available in regularly sched-
Organized lecture or laboratory subject consisting of material not available in regularly scheduled subjects. Prior approval required.
ing of material not available in regularly scheduled subjects. Prior approval required. Consult P. C. Lozano
uled subjects. Prior approval required. Consult P. C. Lozano
Consult P. C. Lozano
16.S898 Advanced Special Subject in Aerospace
16.S498 Advanced Special Subject in Humans Systems
and Automation Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department
Not offered regularly; consult department Units arranged
Units arranged Can be repeated for credit
Can be repeated for credit 16.S899 Advanced Special Subject in Aerospace
16.S499 Advanced Special Subject in Humans Systems
and Automation Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall, Spring)
G (Fall, Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department
Not offered regularly; consult department Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
ing of material not available in regularly scheduled subjects. Prior approval required.
16.S948 Advanced Special Subject in
16.S598 Advanced Special Subject in Propulsion Computation
and Energy Conversion Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department
Not offered regularly; consult department Units arranged
Units arranged Can be repeated for credit
Can be repeated for credit 16.S949 Advanced Special Subject in
16.S599 Advanced Special Subject in Propulsion Computation
and Energy Conversion Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Fall, Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department
Not offered regularly; consult department Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
ing of material not available in regularly scheduled subjects. Prior approval required.
278
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering/Course 16

16
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied from among
6.0001/6.0002; 6.041; 18.03 or 18.034; and 16.001 in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 16.622, 16.821, or 16.831 in the Departmental Program] 1
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI‑M). See the Laboratory and Capstone
section below for specific options.

Departmental Core 108

16.001 Unified Engineering I, 12, REST; Physics II (GIR), 18.03*, Chemistry (GIR)
16.002 Unified Engineering II, 12; Physics II (GIR), 18.03*, Chemistry (GIR)
16.003 Unified Engineering III, 12; 16.001, 16.002
16.004 Unified Engineering IV, 12; 16.001, 16.002
16.06 Principles of Automatic Control, 12; 16.004
16.07 Dynamics, 12; 16.004
16.09 Statistics and Probability, 12; Calculus II (GIR)
or
6.041 Probabilistic Systems Analysis, 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR)
or
Professional Area Subjects at least 48

All students must take at least 48 units from among the subjects designated by the department as
Professional Area Subjects. The program must include subjects from at least three professional areas.
For students who wish to complete an option in aerospace information technology, 36 of the 48 units must come
from subjects other than 16.100, 16.20, 16.50, or 16.90.
Fluid Mechanics
16.100 Aerodynamics, 12; 16.004
Materials and Structures
16.20 Structural Mechanics, 12; 16.004
Propulsion
16.50 Aerospace Propulsion, 12; 16.004*
Computational Tools
16.90 Computational Methods in Aerospace Engineering, 12; 16.004*; 16.09*
Estimation and Control
16.30 Feedback Control Systems, 12; 16.06*
Computer Systems
6.111 Introductory Digital Systems Laboratory, 12, LAB; 16.004*
16.35 Real-Time Systems and Software, 12; 1.00*
Communications Systems
16.36 Communication Systems and Networks, 12; 16.004*, 16.09*
Humans and Automation
16.400 Human Systems Engineering, 12
16.410 Principles of Autonomy and Decision Making, 12; 6.0002*
Laboratory and Capstone Subjects 30
One of the following two subjects:
16.82 Flight Vehicle Engineering, 12, CI‑M; permission of instructor
16.83J Space Systems Engineering, 12, CI‑M; permission of instructor
Plus one of the following three sequences:
Experimental Projects
16.621 Experimental Projects I, 6; 16.06*
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
16.622 Experimental Projects II, 12, LAB, CI‑M; 16.621

or
Flight Vehicle Development
16.821 Flight Vehicle Development, 18, LAB, CI‑M; permission of instructor
or
Space Systems Development
16.831J Space Systems Development, 18, LAB, CI‑M; permission of instructor
279 subjects 16.S398 to 16.S983


Notes
A N D
(1)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
280
C O U R S E
Aeronautics and Astronautics/Course 16-ENG
16
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied from among
6.0001/6.0002; 16.001 and 18.03 or 18.034 in the Departmental Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 16.622, 16.821, or 16.831/ 16.832 in the Departmental Program] 1
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI‑M). See the Laboratory and Capstone
section below for specific options.

Departmental Core 84
16.001 Unified Engineering I, 12, REST; Physics II (GIR), 18.03*; Chemistry (GIR)
16.002 Unified Engineering II, 12; Physics II (GIR); 18.03*, Chemistry (GIR)
16.003 Unified Engineering III, 12; 16.001, 16.002
16.004 Unified Engineering IV, 12; 16.001, 16.002
6.0002 Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science, 6; 6.0001(1)
or
16.06 Principles of Automatic Control, 12; 16.004
or
16.07 Dynamics, 12; 16.004
Concentration Subjects 72
These electives define a concentrated area of study and must be chosen with the written approval of the
AeroAstro Undergraduate Office. A minimum of 42 units of engineering topics and a minimum of 12 units of
mathematics or science topics must be included in the 72 units of concentration electives. In all cases, the
concentration subjects must be clearly related to the theme of the concentration.
Laboratory and Capstone Subjects 30

16.82 Flight Vehicle Engineering, 12, CI‑M; permission of instructor
16.83J Space Systems Engineering, 12, CI‑M; permission of instructor
Plus one of the following three sequences:
Experimental Projects
16.621 Experimental Projects I, 6; 16.06*
16.622 Experimental Projects II, 12, LAB, CI‑M; 16.621
or
Flight Vehicle Development
16.821 Flight Vehicle Development, 18, LAB, CI‑M; 16.82
or
Space Systems Development
16.831J Space Systems Development, 18, LAB, CI‑M; permission of instructor

the GIRs. Exceptions are department subjects that satisfy the CI‑M requirement. Every subject in the student’s
departmental program will count toward one or the other, but not both.
Notes
(1)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
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COURSE 17 POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY/ 17.021J Philosophy of Law 17.115 International Political Economy

SOCIAL THEORY (Same subject as 24.235J) Prereq: None
Prereq: One Philosophy subject or permission of U (Spring)
17.000J Political Philosophy instructor Not offered regularly; consult department
(Same subject as 24.611J) U (Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-S
Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-0-9 HASS-H
Provides an introduction to the politics of inter-
G (Spring) See description under subject 24.235J. national economic relations, including a range of
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit J. Markovits analytical “lenses” to view the global economy.
Can be repeated for credit Examines the politics of trade policy, interna-
Systematic examination of selected issues in po- 17.03 Introduction to Political Thought tional monetary and financial relations, financial
litical philosophy. Topic changes each year and Prereq: None crises, foreign direct investment, third-world
subject may be taken repeatedly with permis- U (Fall) development and transition economies, the
sion of instructor. 3-0-9 HASS-S debate over “globalization,” and international
L. Stanczyk financial crime.
Examines major texts in the history of political
D. Singer
thought and considers how they contribute to a
17.006 Feminist Thought broader conversation about freedom, equality,
(Subject meets with 17.007J, 24.237J, 17.145 Political Economy of Technology and
democracy, rights, and the role of politics in hu-
WGS.301J) Development in Latin America
man life. Philosophers include Plato, Aristotle,
Prereq: Permission of instructor, based on Prereq: None
Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx,
previous coursework Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
Tocqueville, and Mill.
K. Gallagher
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H
17.007J Feminist Thought 17.035J Libertarianism in History (New) Presents a broad, historical overview of the po-
(Same subject as 24.237J, WGS.301J) (Same subject as 21H.181J) litical economy of development in Latin America,
(Subject meets with 17.006) Prereq: None especially Mexico, Brazil, and Chile. Examines
Prereq: None Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered the ways in which these countries rely heavily on
U (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) foreign technology transfer, especially through
3-0-9 HASS-H 3-0-9 HASS-H multinational corporations, but experience low
Analyzes theories of gender and politics, espe- levels of investment in R&D and education.
cially ideologies of gender and their construc- Addresses some of the pivotal theoretical and
M. Ghachem
tion; definitions of public and private spheres; policy disputes over the appropriate mix of state
gender issues in citizenship, the development of and market, the optimum balance between
the welfare state, experiences of war and revolu- foreign and domestic sources of capital and
POLITICAL ECONOMY technology, and the trade-off between growth
tion, class formation, and the politics of sexual-
ity. Graduate students are expected to pursue and equity.
17.100J Political Economy I: Theories of the B. Schneider
the subject in greater depth through reading and
State and the Economy
individual research.
(Same subject as 14.781J, 15.678J) 17.148 Political Economy of Globalization
S. Haslanger
17.01J Justice
Prereq: None Critical analysis of liberal, neoclassical, and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
U (Fall) Marxist perspectives on modern society. Alterna- Analyzes the impact of trade and financial flows
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H tive theories of economic growth, historical and regional integration on the domestic politics
change, the state, classes, and ideology. of advanced industrial states. Pressures for
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
M. Piore, S. Berger harmonization and convergence of domestic

K. Gallagher
institutions and practices and the sources of
national resistance to these are examined. Cases
are drawn from both the advanced economies
and developing countries.
S. Berger
282
17.150 The American Political Economy in 17.172 Institutionalism and Institutional 17.181 Sustainability: Political Economy,
C O U R S E
Comparative Perspective Change Science, and Policy
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor (Subject meets with 17.182)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Spring) Prereq: None
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Not offered regularly; consult department U (Fall)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 HASS-S
17
17.182 Sustainability: Political Economy,
Examines the origins and impact of key features Examines several strands of theorizing on
Science, and Policy
of the American political economy in compara- the role of institutions in politics and on the
tive perspective. Considers a range of political- dynamics through which institutions evolve and
Prereq: None
economic topics, including labor markets, change over time. Explores the core theoretical
G (Fall)
finance, taxation, social policy, and the role assumptions that underpin various approaches,
3-0-9
of money and organized interests. Highlights assesses their relative strengths and weak-
the distinctive aspects of American political nesses, and considers whether distinct lines of Examines alternative conceptions and theoreti-
economy in terms of both institutional structure theorizing should be considered complementary cal underpinnings of sustainable development.
and substantive outcomes (such as poverty and or competing. Focuses on the sustainability problems of
inequality) by comparing the US with other na- K. Thelen industrial countries, and of developing states
tions, particularly other rich democracies. and economies in transition. Explores the sociol-
K. Thelen, D. Caughey 17.176J Economic Development and Policy ogy of knowledge regarding sustainability, the
Analysis economic and technological dimensions, and
17.154 Varieties of Capitalism and Social (Same subject as 11.491J) institutional imperatives. Considers implications
Inequality Prereq: 11.701 for political constitution of economic perfor-
Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall) mance. 17.181 fulfills undergraduate public
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Not offered regularly; consult department policy requirement in the major and minor.
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Graduate students are expected to explore the
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit subject in greater depth through reading and
Focuses on the advanced democracies of Staff
N. Choucri
Europe, the United States, and Japan. Explores
trajectories of change that bear on issues of eco- 17.178 Political Economy of Institutions and
17.195 Globalization
nomic and social inequality. Examines whether Development
contemporary trends (globalization, deindustri- Prereq: Permission of instructor
alization) undermine institutional arrangements Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
that once reconciled economic efficiency with Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
high levels of social equality. Considers the 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-9 HASS-S
extent to which existing theoretical frameworks
Explores institutional diversity in capitalist 17.196 Globalization
capture cross-national variation in the dynamics
development, both historical and contempo- (Subject meets with 17.195)
of redistribution in these societies.
rary, and various explanations (e.g. economic, Prereq: Permission of instructor
K. Thelen, P. Hall
institutional, sociological, and political) for the Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
divergent economic organization. Examines Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
17.156 Welfare and Capitalism in Western
dimensions of comparison, including issues in 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Europe
business-government relations, labor rela-
Prereq: Permission of instructor Analyzes changes in the international economy
tions, vocational training, and multinational
G (Spring) and their effects in the politics, economy, and
corporations. Also considers global production
Not offered regularly; consult department society of advanced and emerging countries.
networks, natural resource dependence, diversi-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Topics include the independence of national
fied business groups, industrial policy, and
governments; wage inequality; unemployment;
Considers theoretical models that attempt to globalization.
industrial production outside national borders
capture the distinct paradigms of capitalism and B. Schneider
and its consequences for innovation, efficiency,
welfare regimes prevalent in Western European
and jobs; fairness in trade; and mass culture
economies. Analyzes content and processes of
versus local values. 17.195 fulfills undergradu-
contemporary changes in the political economy
ate public policy requirement in the major and
and social policy—from a broad view of the chal-
minor. Students taking graduate version are
lenges, to closer inquiry into specific reforms.
expected to complete additional assignments
Includes a theoretical discussion of how change
S. Berger
occurs and trajectories of development.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
K. Thelen
283 subjects 17.000J to 17.196

17.198 Current Topics in Comparative Political and the policymaking process. Focuses on core the graduate version are expected to pursue the
S C I E N C E
Economy (New) works in contemporary American politics and subject in greater depth through reading and
Prereq: Permission of Instructor public policy. Critiques both research method- individual research.
G (Spring) ologies and the explicit and implicit theoretical C. Stewart
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit assumptions of such work.
C. Warshaw 17.261 Congress and the American Political
Analyzes and compares approaches in current
P O L I T I C A L
System II
political economy literatures. Weekly topics
17.245 Constitutional Law: Structures of Power (Subject meets with 17.262)
are selected by instructor and participants.
and Individual Rights Prereq: 17.251 or permission of instructor
Examples include the organization of inter-
ests, industrial policy, growth and inequality,
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
resource "curse", late development. Topics vary
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 3-0-9 HASS-S
each year depending on the research interests
3-0-9 HASS-S 17.262 Congress and the American Political
of the seminar participants. The subject is for
System II
graduate students in social sciences with previ- Examines American constitutional law in
ous coursework in political economy. historical and modern context. Focuses closely
S. Berger on the constitutional text and Supreme Court
case law. Explores the allocation of decision-
making authority among government institu-
AMERICAN POLITICS tions, including the distribution of power across
the branches of the federal government and Analyzes the development of the US Congress
17.20 Introduction to the American Political between the federal and state governments. Ex- by focusing on the competing theoretical lenses
Process amines the guarantees of individual rights and through which legislatures have been studied.
Prereq: None liberties stemming from the due process, equal Particularly compares sociological and economic
U (Spring) protection, and other clauses in the Bill of Rights models of legislative behavior, applying those
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H and post Civil War amendments. models to floor decision-making, committee
C. Warshaw behavior, political parties, relations with other
Provides a substantive overview of US politics
branches of the Federal government, and elec-
and an introduction to the discipline of political
17.249J Law and Society tions. Students taking the graduate version are
science. Surveys the institutional foundations
(Same subject as 11.163J, 21A.455J) expected to pursue the subject in greater depth
of US politics as well as the activities of political
(Subject meets with 21A.459) through reading and individual research.
elites, organizations, and ordinary citizens.
Prereq: None C. Stewart
Explores the application of general political
U (Fall)
science concepts and analytic frameworks to
Not offered regularly; consult department 17.263 Electoral Politics, Public Opinion, and
specific episodes and phenomena in US politics.
3-0-9 HASS-S Democracy
Enrollment limited
D. Caughey See description under subject 21A.455J.
S. Silbey
17.200 Graduate Seminar in American Politics I
3-0-9 HASS-S
Prereq: Permission of instructor 17.251 Congress and the American Political
G (Fall) System I Considers the role of elections in American
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Subject meets with 17.252) politics. Issues explored include empirical and
Prereq: 17.20 or permission of instructor theoretical models of electoral competition, the
Analyzes mass political behavior within the
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) effect of elections on public policy, and propos-
American political system. Examines political
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered als to improve elections. Special emphasis is
ideology, party identification, public opinion,
3-0-9 HASS-S given to mass voting behavior, political parties,
voting behavior, media effects, racial attitudes,
17.252 Congress and the American Political the media, and campaign finance. Subject
mass-elite relations, and opinion-policy link-
System I focuses on US elections, but provides some con-
ages. Surveys and critiques the major theoreti-
(Subject meets with 17.251) trasts with other countries, especially the United
cal approaches and empirical research in the
Prereq: Permission of instructor Kingdom. One subject in American Politics or
field of political behavior.
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) relevant background required.
A. Campbell
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered A. Berinsky
17.202 Graduate Seminar in American Politics II
17.264 Electoral Politics
Prereq: Permission of instructor Focuses on both the internal processes of the
House and Senate and on the place of Congress
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
G (Spring)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit in the American political system. Attention
to committee behavior, leadership patterns,
Analyzes the institutions of the American 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and informal organization. Considers rela-
political system, with primary emphasis on the tions between Congress and other branches of Analyzes elections in light of theories about
national level. Examines American federalism, government, as well as relations between the voters, parties, and candidates. Topics include
political parties, national political institutions, two houses of Congress itself. Students taking election laws and reforms, and the formation of
284
governments. Focus is mainly on US elections, 17.270 American Political Development 17.28J The War at Home: American Politics and
C O U R S E
though other democracies are also examined. Prereq: Permission of instructor Society in Wartime
Familiarity with statistics recommended but not Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) (Same subject as 21H.213J)
required. Open to qualified undergraduates. Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Prereq: None
D. Caughey 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
17
Examines the evolution of American national po-
17.265 Public Opinion and American Democracy 3-0-9 HASS-S
litical processes over time: how political culture,
Prereq: None
governing institutions, and structures of political Examines the relationship between war and
U (Spring)
linkage (parties and organized interests) shape domestic politics in the US since the start of
political conflict and public policy. Topics include 20th century. Students engage in historical and
3-0-9 HASS-S
the evolution of electoral politics and the party social scientific research to analyze the ways
Introduces students to public opinion in politics system, eras of political reform and state expan- that overseas military commitments shaped US
and public policymaking. Surveys theories of sion (Populist, Progressive, New Deal, and Great political institutions, and how domestic politics
political psychology and political behavior. Ex- Society), major wars and their effects, and the has in turn structured US engagements abroad.
amines empirical research on public understand- adaptation of government institutions to crisis Moving chronologically from World War I to the
ing of and attitudes towards important issues, and complexity in society and in the economy. Iraq War, subject draws on materials across
including war, economic and social policies, and Open to undergraduates with permission of the disciplines, including political documents,
moral questions. instructor. opinion polls, legal decisions, and products of
A. Berinsky D. Caughey American popular culture.
A. Berinsky, C. Capozzola
17.266 Public Opinion 17.275 Public Opinion Research Design and
Prereq: Permission of instructor Training Seminar (New)
G (Spring) Prereq: None PUBLIC POLICY
Not offered regularly; consult department Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 17.30J Making Public Policy
3-0-9 HASS-S (Same subject as 11.002J)
Provides an introduction to the scholarly
Prereq: None
literature devoted to public opinion. Surveys Studies the basic skills required to design, use,
U (Fall)
the major theoretical approaches and empirical and interpret opinion surveys and survey experi-
4-0-8 HASS-S; CI-H
research in the field of political behavior. Topics ments. Acts as both a reading subject on survey
include mass-elite relations, racial politics, analysis and a practicum on collecting and ana- See description under subject 11.002J.
political ideology, public opinion and war, public lyzing observational and experimental survey J. Layzer, C. Warshaw
opinion and public policy and media effects. data. Culminates in a group project involving a
Primarily focuses on American public opinion, survey experiment on a particular topic chosen 17.303J Methods of Policy Analysis
though research on comparative public opinion by the class and the instructor. (Same subject as 11.003J)
is also covered. A. Berinsky Prereq: 11.002J; Coreq: 14.01
A. Berinsky Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
17.276 Public Opinion Research Training Lab Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
17.267 Democracy in America Prereq: 17.800, 17.266; or permission of 3-0-9 HASS-S
Prereq: None instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) See description under subject 11.003J.
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Staff
17.307 American Public Policy for Washington
Examines the functioning of democracy in the Follows 17.266. Offers practical training in Interns
US beginning with the theoretical foundations public opinion research and provides students Prereq: Permission of instructor
of democratic representation. Explores how the with an opportunity to conduct their own survey U (Fall, Spring)
views of the public influence policy making. research. As a group, students design a national 3-0-9 HASS-S
Examines factors, such as malapportionment, sample survey and field the survey. Students
that lead to non-majoritarian outcomes. Reviews analyze the survey results and examine litera- Examines US policymaking process, with special
evidence on how well policy outcomes reflect tures related to the content of the survey. Ideal attention to making of policy for science and
public opinion, and whether certain groups are for second and third year PhD students and technology. Subject spans Spring and Fall terms.
over or under-represented in the policy process. advanced undergraduates, though others are Spring term attends to origins and develop-
Discusses reforms that might make our democ- welcome. ment of American policymaking institutions
racy more responsive to the American public. A. Berinsky, A. Campbell and their roles in settling controversial policy
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
C. Warshaw questions. Fall term focuses on development

of representative policies in the US, such as
pollution controls, biotechnical engineering, and
telecommunications. Selection and participa-
tion in Washington Summer Internship program
285 subjects 17.198 to 17.307

required. Fulfills undergraduate public policy 17.317 US Social Policy 17.391J Human Rights in Theory and Practice
S C I E N C E
requirement in the major and minor. Prereq: None (Same subject as 11.164J)
C. Stewart Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) (Subject meets with 11.497)
17.309J Science, Technology, and Public Policy 4-0-8 HASS-S Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
(Same subject as ESD.082J, STS.082J) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
Explores historical development and contem-
P O L I T I C A L
(Subject meets with 17.310J, ESD.103J, 2-0-10 HASS-S

porary politics of the American welfare state.
STS.482J)
Examines interactions among political institu- See description under subject 11.164J.
Prereq: None
tions, elites, the media, and the mass public. B. Rajagopal
U (Fall)
Emphasis on reciprocal relationship between
4-0-8 HASS-S; CI-H
policy designs and public opinion/political ac- 17.393J Environmental Law, Policy, and
Analysis of issues at the intersection of science, tion. Investigates broad spectrum of government Economics: Pollution Prevention and Control
technology, public policy, and business. Cases policies that shape well-being, opportunity and (Same subject as 1.801J, 11.021J)
drawn from antitrust and intellectual property political influence, including welfare, social (Subject meets with 1.811J, 11.630J, ESD.133J)
rights; health and environmental policy; defense security, health care, education, and tax policy. Prereq: None
procurement and strategy; strategic trade and A. Campbell U (Fall)
industrial policy; and R&D funding. Structured 3-0-9 HASS-S
around theories of political economy, modified 17.320 Social Policy (New)
to take into account integration of uncertain Prereq: Permission of Instructor
N. Ashford, C. Caldart
technical information into public and private Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
decision-making. Meets with 17.310 when of- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
17.397J Energy Decisions, Markets, and Policies
fered concurrently. Limited to 18. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
K. Oye
Examines the politics of social policy in com- 21A.415J)
parative perspective. Empirical and theoretical Prereq: 14.01, 15.016, or permission of
17.310J Science, Technology, and Public Policy
overview of the origins, development, and future instructor
(Same subject as ESD.103J, STS.482J)
of social provision in industrialized countries, Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
(Subject meets with 17.309J, ESD.082J,
in the context of broader political and histori- Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
STS.082J)
cal trends. Examines concepts such as social 4-0-8 HASS-S
citizenship, risk sharing, de-commodification,
G (Fall) See description under subject 15.031J.
and welfare regimes, and the challenges of
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit D. Lessard, R. Schmalensee, S. Silbey,
globalization, neo-liberalism, and demographic
C. Warshaw
Analysis of issues at the intersection of science, change. Topics include pensions, health care,
technology, public policy, and business. Cases poverty alleviation, and family policy. Combines
17.398J Energy Policy for a Sustainable Future
drawn from antitrust and intellectual property classic work and research frontiers.
rights; health and environmental policy; defense A. Campbell
procurement and strategy; strategic trade and
G (Spring)
industrial policy; and R&D funding. Structured 17.33 Building a Better World
around theories of political economy, modi- Prereq: None
fied to take account of integration of uncertain Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
technical information into public and private Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) See description under subject 11.369J.
decision-making. Meets with 17.309 when of- 4-0-8 HASS-S; CI-H Staff
fered concurrently.
Explores today's key policy challenges, including
K. Oye
economic development (in both rich and poor
countries), state-building, corruption and the INTERNATIONAL
17.315 Health Policy RELATIONS/SECURITY
rule of law, the provision of basic public servic-
Prereq: None STUDIES
es, education, regulation of psychotropic drugs,
U (Spring)
management of scarce natural resources, and
4-0-8 HASS-S
criminal justice. Presents the problem for each International Relations
Analyzes the health policy problems facing topic, reviews potential solutions, discusses
America including adequate access to care, the failed approaches, and identifies concrete suc- 17.40 American Foreign Policy: Past, Present,
control of health care costs, and the encourage- cesses. Examples drawn from around the world. and Future
ment of medical advances. Considers market Includes projects with a significant practical Prereq: None
and regulatory alternatives as well as interna- component and extensive work in small groups. U (Fall)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
tional models including Canadian, Swedish, Limited to 18 per section. 3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H
British, and German arrangements. Emphasis on C. Lawson
Reasons for America's past wars and interven-
historical development, interest group behavior,
tions. Consequences of American policies.
public opinion, and organizational influences in
Evaluation of these consequences for the US
shaping and implementing policy.
and the world. History covered includes World
A. Campbell
286
Wars I and II, the Korean and Indochina wars, 17.41 Introduction to International Relations 17.42 Causes and Prevention of War
C O U R S E
the Cuban Missile Crisis and current conflicts, (New) Prereq: None
including those in in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Prereq: None U (Spring)
against al Qaeda. U (Fall) 4-0-8 HASS-S; CI-H
S. Van Evera 3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H
Examines the causes of war, with a focus on
17
Provides an introduction to the causes of inter- practical measures to prevent and control war.
17.405 Seminar on Politics and Conflicts in the
national conflict and cooperation. Topics include Topics include causes and consequences of
Middle East
war initiation, crisis bargaining, international misperception by nations; military strategy and
terrorism, nuclear strategy, interstate economic policy as cause of war; religion and war; US
Prereq: None
relations, economic growth, international law, foreign policy as a cause of war and peace; and
human rights, and environmental politics. the likelihood and possible nature of great wars
R. Nielsen in the future. Historical cases include World
3-0-9 HASS-S
War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Seven
17.406 Seminar on Politics and Conflicts in the
17.410 Globalization, Migration, and Years’ War, the Arab-Israel conflict, other recent
Middle East
International Relations Mideast wars, and the Peloponnesian War.
(Subject meets with 17.411) S. Van Evera
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) 17.420 Advances in International Relations
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Theory
Focuses on evolution of contemporary politics 17.411 Globalization, Migration, and Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
and economics. Subject divided into five parts: International Relations Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
historical context of conflicts; domestic and (Subject meets with 17.410) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
regional politics; civil and cross-border conflicts; Prereq: None
Critical analysis of contending theories of
geostrategic challenges; conflict resolution and Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
international relations. Focus is on alternative
peace processes. Interactions and spillover Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
theoretical assumptions, different analytical
effects explored, and alternative models of 3-0-9 HASS-S
structures, and a common core of concepts and
conflict(s) designed. Students taking the gradu-
Tracing the evolution of international inter- content. Comparative analysis of realism(s),
ate version are expected to pursue the subject
actions, subject examines the dimensions of glo- liberalism(s), institutionalism(s), and new
in greater depth through reading and individual
balization in terms of scale and scope. Includes emergent theories. Discussion of connections
research.
international environmental issues, impacts and between theories of international relations and
N. Choucri
expansion of human activites, and the potential major changes in international relations. Open
implications for global and national policy. Link- to undergraduates by permission of instructor.
17.407 Chinese Foreign Policy
ages among individuals, nation-states, trans- N. Choucri
national organizations and firms, international
systems, and the global environment. Special 17.422 Field Seminar in International Political
focus on models of globalization, challenges Economy
3-0-9 HASS-S
of sustainable development, and on evolving Prereq: Permission of instructor
types. Institutional responses to globalization Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
17.408 Chinese Foreign Policy
and global change. 17.411 fulfills undergradu- Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
ate public policy requirement in the major and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
minor. Students taking the graduate version are
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Review of IPE field covering previous and core
expected to explore the subject in greater depth
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit research focusing on dual national objectives
through reading and individual research.
Credit cannot also be received for 17.407 in a global context, namely pursuit of power
N. Choucri
and pursuit of wealth. Surveys major paradigms
Explores the leading theoretical and meth-
of international political economy, including
odological approaches to studying China's 17.418 Field Seminar in International Relations
neoclassical economics,marxist economics,
interaction with the international system since Theory
development and ecological economics, lateral
1949. Readings include books and articles that Prereq: Permission of instructor
pressure, and perspectives and structural views
integrate the study of China's foreign policy G (Fall)
of power relations. Examines interaction of
with the field of international relations. Requires 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
politics and economics on international trade,
basic understanding of Chinese politics or in-
Provides an overview of the field of international capital flows, foreign investment, intellectual
ternational relations theory. Meets with 17.407
relations. Each week a different approach to property rights, international migration, and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
when offered concurrently.

explaining international relations is examined. select issues in foreign economic policy in global
M. T. Fravel
Surveys major concepts and theories in the field context. Examines the evolution of international
to assist in the preparation for further study in economic institutions and attendant political
the department's other graduate offerings in implications. Open to undergraduates by per-
international relations. mission of instructor.
M. T. Fravel, V. Narang N. Choucri
287 subjects 17.309J to 17.422

17.424 International Political Economy of methodological issues, then turns to specific history as well as qualitative and quantitative
S C I E N C E
Advanced Industrial Societies empirical studies that examine the effects of approaches to political science.
Prereq: Permission of instructor systems structure, national attributes, bargain- M. T. Fravel
G (Spring) ing processes, institutions, ideas, and norms
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit on security affairs and political economy. The 17.441 International Politics and Climate
last two sessions of the seminar are devoted to Change
Focuses analytically on how interest groups,
P O L I T I C A L
evaluating research proposals generated by all (Subject meets with 17.442)

voters, political parties, electoral institutions,
members of the class. Prereq: None
ideas and power politics interact to shape
K. Oye Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
policy outcomes. Topics include globalization,
international trade, international monetary and
17.432 Causes of War: Theory and Method 3-0-9 HASS-S
financial relations, and security.
Prereq: Permission of instructor 17.442 International Politics and Climate
D. Singer
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Change
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) (Subject meets with 17.441)
17.426 Empirical Models in International
Relations
Prereq: 17.802 or permission of instructor Examines the causes of war. Major theories of
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) war are examined; case study and large-n meth-
3-0-9
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered ods of testing theories of war are discussed;
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and the case study method is applied to several Focuses on critical interconnections of inter-
historical cases. Cases covered include World national politics and climate change. Begin-
Explores statistical methods as applied to
Wars I and II. Open to undergraduates only by ning with the 20th-century environmental and
international relations, with a primary focus on
permission of instructor. strategic legacies, examines politicization of
international security. Discusses methodological
S. Van Evera the natural environment and the role of science
issues unique to this subfield. Students examine
in this process; types of conflicts and threats to
and critically analyze existing work in the field
17.433 International Relations of East Asia security traced to climate change; and emergent
to gain familiarity with the array of models and
(Subject meets with 17.434) global accords in response to mounting evidence
methodological choices employed thus far in
Prereq: None of climate change. Concludes by addressing the
published research articles. Complements Quan-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered question of what is next for theory and policy.
titative Methods I and II by exploring how the
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Students taking graduate version complete ad-
methods developed in those subjects have been
3-0-9 HASS-S ditional assignments.
applied in the field.
17.434 International Relations of East Asia N. Choucri
R. Nielsen
Prereq: None 17.445 International Relations Theory in the
17.428 American Foreign Policy: Theory and
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Cyber Age
Method
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) (Subject meets with 17.446)
3-0-9 Prereq: None
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Introduces and analyzes the international
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit relations of East Asia. Examines the sources of
3-0-9 HASS-S
conflict and cooperation during and after the
Examines the causes and consequences of 17.446 International Relations Theory in the
Cold War, assessing competing explanations for
American foreign policy since 1898. Readings Cyber Age
key events in East Asia’s international relations.
cover theories of American foreign policy, his- (Subject meets with 17.445)
Readings drawn from international relations
toriography of American foreign policy, central Prereq: Permission of instructor
theory, political science and history. Students
historical episodes including the two World Wars Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
taking graduate version are expected to pursue
and the Cold War, case study methodology, and Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
the subject in greater depth through reading and
historical investigative methods. Open to under- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
graduates by permission of instructor.
M. T. Fravel Examines cyber dynamics and processes in
S. Van Evera
international relations from different theoretical
17.436 Territorial Conflict perspectives. Considers alternative theoretical
17.430 Research Seminar in International
Prereq: None and empirical frameworks consistent with char-
Relations
G (Spring) acteristic features of cyberspace and emergent
3-0-9 transformations at all levels of international
G (Spring)
interaction. Theories examined include realism
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Examines why territorial conflicts arise in the
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
and neorealism, institutionalism and liberalism,

first place, why some of these conflicts escalate
While this seminar provides an overview of constructivism, and systems theory and lateral
to high levels of violence and why other territo-
recent literature, its principal purpose is to help pressure. Highlights relevant features and pro-
rial disputes reach settlement, thereby reducing
graduate students develop skills suited to proposes customized international relations theory
a likely source of violence between states.
duction of research papers and/or dissertations. for the cyber age. Students taking the graduate
Readings draw upon political geography and
Begins by reviewing general theoretical and version are expected to pursue the subject in
288
greater depth through reading and individual 17.482 US Military Power
C O U R S E
research. 17.473 The Politics of Nuclear Proliferation (Subject meets with 17.483)
N. Choucri Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Spring)
17.447 Cyberpolitics in International Relations Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Subject meets with 17.448) 3-0-9 HASS-S 17.483 US Military Power
17
Prereq: None Provides an introduction to the politics and (Subject meets with 17.482)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered theories surrounding the proliferation of nuclear Prereq: Freshmen need permission of instructor
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) weapons. Introduces the basics of nuclear U (Spring)
3-0-9 HASS-S weapons, nuclear strategy, and deterrence 3-0-9 HASS-S
17.448 Cyberpolitics in International Relations theory. Examines the historical record during the Examines the evolving roles and missions of
(Subject meets with 17.447) Cold War as well as the proliferation of nuclear US General Purpose Forces within the con-
Prereq: Permission of instructor weapons to regional powers and the resulting text of modern technological capabilities and
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered deterrence consequences. Grand Strategy, which is a conceptual system
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) V. Narang of interconnected political and military means
and ends. Topics include US Grand Strategies;
Focuses on cyberspace and its implications for 17.475J Nuclear Forces and Missile Defenses the organization of the US military; the defense
private and public, sub-national, national, and (Same subject as STS.072J) budget; and the capabilities and limitations of
international actors and entities. Focuses on leg- (Subject meets with 17.476J, STS.435J) naval, air, and ground forces. Also examines the
acies of the 20th-century creation of cyberspace, Prereq: None utility of these forces for power projection and
changes to the international system structure, U (Fall) the problems of escalation. Analyzes military
and new modes of conflict and cooperation. 3-0-9 HASS-S history and simple models of warfare to explore
Examines whether international relations theory 17.476J Nuclear Forces and Missile Defenses how variations in technology and battlefield
accommodates cyberspace as a new venue of (Same subject as STS.435J) conditions can drastically alter effectiveness of
politics, and how cyberpolitics alters traditional (Subject meets with 17.475J, STS.072J) conventional forces. 17.483 fulfills undergradu-
international politics. Students taking the gradu- Prereq: Permission of instructor ate public policy requirement in the major and
ate version are expected to pursue the subject G (Fall) minor. Students taking the graduate version are
in greater depth through reading and individual 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit expected to pursue the subject in greater depth
research. through reading and individual research.
See description under subject STS.435J.
N. Choucri, D. Clark B. Posen
T. Postol
17.477J Technology and Policy of Weapons 17.484 Comparative Grand Strategy and
Security Studies Systems Military Doctrine
(Same subject as STS.076J) Prereq: Permission of instructor
17.468 Foundations of Security Studies Prereq: None G (Fall)
Prereq: Permission of instructor U (Fall) Not offered regularly; consult department
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) 3-0-9 HASS-S 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
See description under subject STS.076J. A comparative study of the grand strategies and
T. Postol military doctrines of the great powers in Europe
Develops a working knowledge of the theories (Britain, France, Germany, and Russia) from the
and conceptual frameworks that form the intel- late 19th to the mid-20th century. Examines
17.478 Great Power Military Intervention
lectual basis of security studies as an academic strategic developments in the years preceding
discipline. Particular emphasis on balance of and during World Wars I and II. What factors
power theory, organization theory, civil-military have exerted the greatest influence on national
relations, and the relationship between war strategies? How may the quality of a grand strat-
and politics. The reading list includes Jervis, egy be judged? Exploration of comparative case
Schelling, Waltz, Blainey, von Clausewitz, and Examines systematically, and comparatively, study methodology also plays a central role.
Huntington. Students write a seminar paper in great and middle power military interventions, What consequences seem to follow from grand
which theoretical insights are systematically and candidate military interventions, into civil strategies of different types? Open to under-
applied to a current security issue. wars since 1991. These civil wars did not easily graduates with permission of instructor.
B. Posen fit into the traditional category of vital interest. B. Posen
These interventions may therefore tell us some-
thing about broad trends in international politics 17.486 Japan and East Asian Security
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
including the nature of unipolarity, the erosion Prereq: Permission of instructor

of sovereignty, the security implications of G (Spring)
globalization, and the nature of modern western Not offered regularly; consult department
military power. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
B. Posen, R. Petersen
Explores Japan's role in world orders, past,
present, and future. Focuses on Japanese
289 subjects 17.424 to 17.486

conceptions of security; rearmament debates; 17.509 Social Movements in Comparative 17.517 Participation in Public Life
S C I E N C E
the relationship of domestic politics to foreign Perspective Prereq: None

policy; the impact of Japanese technological and Prereq: None Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
economic transformation at home and abroad; Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
alternative trade and security regimes; Japan's Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-S
response to 9/11; and relations with Asian 3-0-9 HASS-S
Examines how and why people participate in
P O L I T I C A L
neighbors, Russia, and the alliance with the

Explores why people join grassroots political public life and political affairs. Drawing on
United States.
organizations and social movements. Asks what examples from around the world, students
R. J. Samuels
accounts for the ultimate success or failure of analyze the effects of social networks, commu-
these organizations and examines how social nity norms, and associational activities on the
movements have altered political parties, politi- functioning of democracy, regime stability, state
COMPARATIVE POLITICS cal institutions, and social relations. Critically capacity, and international politics.
considers a range of theoretical treatments and L. Tsai
17.50 Introduction to Comparative Politics several movements, including the US civil rights,
Prereq: None poor peoples’, pro-life/pro-choice and gay/ 17.523 Ethnic Conflict in World Politics
U (Spring) lesbian movements. Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H M. Nobles Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Examines why democracy emerges and survives Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
in some countries rather than in others; how po- 17.515 Comparative Electoral Politics 3-0-9 HASS-S
litical institutions affect economic development; Prereq: None
Ethnic and racial conflict appear to be the
and how American politics compares to that of U (Spring)
hallmark of the post-Cold War world. Students
other countries. Reviews economic, cultural, and Not offered regularly; consult department
explore the rise of ethnic/racial and nationalist
institutional explanations for political outcomes. 3-0-9 HASS-S
sentiments and movements; the basis of ethnic
Includes case studies of politics in several
Subject discusses classic and current issues and racial identity; the political claims and goals
countries. Assignments include several papers
in electoral politics. Focus is mostly thematic, of such movements, and whether conflict is
of varying lengths and extensive structured and
although the topics will be discussed in the con- inevitable. Introduces the dominant theoretical
unstructured class participation. Enrollment
text of different countries and regions. Examples approaches to race, ethnicity, and nationalism,
limited
of the topics are: party systems, old and new and considers them in light of current events in
M. Nobles
political cleavages, representation, electoral Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
systems, and immigration and its effect on the M. Nobles
17.504 Ethnic Politics I party system. Two country-specific case studies
Prereq: Permission of instructor explored in depth. 17.528 Civil Society, Social Capital, and the
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) Staff State in Comparative Perspective
Prereq: None
17.516 Transitional Justice Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
17.506 Ethnic Politics II
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Examines the growing body of research suggest-
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ing that social networks, community norms, and
Emerging democracies are now confronted with social organizations can have important effects
Introduces students to the classic works on eth-
what has been termed "the torturer problem." on social welfare, political stability, economic
nic politics, familiarizes them with new research
The questions are old ones: What is to be done development, and governmental performance.
and methodological innovations in the study of
about the perpetrator(s) and what is to be done Cases drawn from various countries and
ethnic politics, and helps them design and ex-
for the abused? Seminar broadly examines focus on the effects of networks, norms, and
ecute original research projects related to ethnic
the theoretical and empirical approaches to organizations on outcomes ranging from local
politics. Readings drawn from across disciplines,
understanding the issues commonly associated public goods provision and the performance of
including political science, anthropology, sociol-
with "transitional justice," including its motiva- democracies to ethnic conflict and funding for
ogy, and economics. Students read across the
tions, agents, institutions, and decisions. Cases terrorism.
four subfields within political science. Graduate
are drawn from various countries and historical L. Tsai
students specializing in any subfield are encour-
periods, including post-World War II Europe,
aged to take this subject, regardless of their
19th-century America, and 20th-century Africa 17.53 The Rise of Asia (New)
previous empirical or theoretical background.
and Latin America. Prereq: None
Designed as a year-long research workshop, but
M. Nobles U (Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
may also be taken in either term.

3-0-9 HASS-S
R. Petersen, M. Nobles
Focuses on social, economic, political, and
national security problems of Japan, China,
and India—three rising powers in a dynamic
region with the potential to shape global affairs.
Examines each topic and country from the per-
290
spectives of history, contemporary issues, and 17.547 The Rise of China 17.551 Political Economy of Chinese Reform
C O U R S E
their relations with one another and the United (Subject meets with 17.548) (Subject meets with 17.552)
States. Prereq: None Prereq: None
R. Samuels, M. T. Fravel, V. Narang U (Fall) Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
Not offered regularly; consult department Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
17.537 Politics and Policy in Contemporary 3-0-9 HASS-S Not offered regularly; consult department
17
Japan 17.548 The Rise of China 3-0-9 HASS-S
(Subject meets with 17.538) (Subject meets with 17.547) 17.552 Political Economy of Chinese Reform
Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor (Subject meets with 17.551)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Not offered regularly; consult department Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
3-0-9 HASS-S 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
17.538 Politics and Policy in Contemporary Not offered regularly; consult department
Examines the causes and consequences of
Japan 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
China's emergence as a global economic and
political force. Employing perspectives from Focuses on China's transition from plan to
comparative politics and international relations, market. What has the trajectory of institutional
subject examines the connections between change in China been, and how has growth
China's domestic transformation and its foreign been achieved? Is that growth sustainable?
policy. Topics include the historical process of Subject examines specific aspects of reform
Analyzes contemporary Japanese politics, China's rise, contemporary challenges facing the (enterprise, fiscal, financial, social welfare),
focusing primarily upon the post-World War II Chinese system, and the impact of China's rise and the systemic consequences of interaction
period. Includes examination of the dominant on issues of regional and global concern, includ- between various reform measures. Additional
approaches to Japanese politics and society, the ing military security, economic competitiveness, topics include the interaction between political
structure of the party system, the role of political environmental sustainability, and political sta- and economic change, the transformation of
opposition, the policy process, foreign affairs, bility. Students taking the graduate version are state-society relations, and the generalizability
and interest groups. Attention to defense, expected to pursue the subject in greater depth of China's reform experience. Students taking
foreign, industrial, social, energy, and technol- through reading and individual research. the graduate version are expected to pursue the
ogy policy processes. Graduate students are Staff subject in greater depth through reading and
expected to pursue the subject in greater depth individual research.
through reading and class presentations. As- 17.55J Introduction to Latin American Studies Staff
signments differ. (Same subject as 21A.130J, 21F.084J)
R. J. Samuels Prereq: None 17.556 Political Economy of Industrialization
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
17.544 Comparative Politics and China Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered G (Fall)
Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H Not offered regularly; consult department
Examines contemporary Latin American culture,
politics, and history. Surveys geography, Examines theoretical and empirical approaches
economic development, and race, religion, and to understanding the process of late develop-
Seminar has two main goals: explores the main gender in Latin America. Special emphasis on ment. Topics include the role of the state in
theoretical and methodological approaches to the Salvadoran civil war, human rights and mili- alleviating or exacerbating poverty, the politics
the study of contemporary Chinese politics; and tary rule in Argentina and Chile, and migration of industrial policy and planning, and the
relates those approches to broader trends in the from Central America and Mexico to the United relationship between institutional change and
field of comparative politics. What has the study States. Students analyze films, literature, visual growth. Considers how, over the past century,
of China contributed to the field of compara- art, journalism, historical documents, and social some of the world's poorest nations achieved
tive politics, and vice versa? What are the most scientific research. wealth while others remained mired in poverty.
effective ways to integrate area studies, broader R. Bateson Discusses the social consequences for alterna-
comparative approaches, and theory? Seminar tive strategies of development.
presumes a basic understanding of the history Staff
and politics of contemporary China.
Staff 17.561 European Politics
Prereq: None
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3-0-9 HASS-S
Examines the organization of political power

and the dynamics of political change in Britain,
France, Germany, and Italy. Particular focus on
the structure of political power within the state,
and on important institutions that form the link
291 subjects 17.50 to 17.561

between state and society, especially political occupation, state-building, resistance and rebel- producers of this literature. Covers both classic
S C I E N C E
parties and interest organizations. lion, and the Arab uprisings. contributions to the literature and more recent
K. Thelen R. Nielsen research.
Staff
17.565 Israel: History, Politics, Culture, and 3-0-9 HASS-S17.569 Russia's Foreign Policy:
Identity Toward the Post-Soviet States and Beyond (New) 17.581 Riots, Rebellions, Revolutions
P O L I T I C A L
Prereq: None Prereq: None Prereq: None

U (Spring) U (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
3-0-9 HASS-S 3-0-9 HASS-S Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
Credit cannot also be received for 17.567 3-0-9 HASS-S
Analyzes Russia's foreign policy, with a focus
Examines Israeli identity using a broad array on relations with the other post-Soviet states. Examines different types of violent political
of materials, including popular music, film, Frames the discussion with examination of conflict. Compares and contrasts several social
documentaries and art, in addition to aca- US-Russian and Sino-Russian relations. Looks science approaches (psychological, sociologi-
demic historical writings. Topics include Israel's at legacies of the Soviet collapse, strengths cal, and political) and analyzes their ability to
political system and society, ethnic relations, and vulnerabilities of Russia, and the ability explain variation in outbreak, duration and
settlement projects, and the Arab minorities in of other states to maintain their sovereignty. outcome of conflict. Examines incidents such as
the Jewish state. Students also discuss whether Topics include the future of Central Asia, the riots in the US during the 1960's, riots in India,
there is a unique Israeli culture and the struggle Georgian war, energy politics, and reaction to the Yugoslav wars, and the Russian Revolution,
for Israel's identity. the European Union's Eastern Partnership. Read- in addition to current international events.
N. Karlinsky ings focus on international relations, historical R. Petersen
sources, and contemporary Russian and Western
17.567 Israel: History, Politics, Culture, and sources. 17.582 Civil War
Identity C. Saivetz Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: None G (Fall)
U (IAP) 17.57J Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-6 HASS-S Society: 1917 to the Present
Surveys the social science literature on civil
Credit cannot also be received for 17.565 (Same subject as 21H.245J)
war. Studies the origins of civil war, discusses
Prereq: None
Examines Israeli identity using a broad array variables affecting duration, and examines ter-
of materials, including popular music, film, mination of conflict. Highly interdisciplinary and
documentaries and art, in addition to aca- covers a wide variety of cases. Open to advanced
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H
demic historical writings. Topics include Israel's undergraduates with permission of instructor.
political system and society, ethnic relations, See description under subject 21H.245J. F. Christia
settlement projects, and the Arab minorities in Staff
the Jewish state. Students also discuss whether 17.583 Conflict and the Graphic Novel
there is a unique Israeli culture and the struggle 17.571 African Politics Prereq: None
for Israel's identity. Prereq: None Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
N. Karlinsky Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 3-0-9 HASS-S
17.568 Comparative Politics and International 3-0-9 HASS-S
Presents the roots and consequences of violent
Relations of the Middle East (New)
Explores major issues, themes and theories conflict through the graphic novel. Proceeds
in the politics of contemporary Sub-Saharan thematically and addresses an array of violent
Africa. Topics include the nature and legacies dynamics and processes such as revolution, oc-
of colonial rule; personalism, clientelism and cupation, insurgency, ethnic conflict, terrorism
corruption; the politics of identity; civil wars; the and genocide through graphic novels. Covers
Surveys both classic and cutting-edge work on causes and consequences of political and eco- some of the most important cases of violent
the politics of the Middle East, broadly defined. nomic liberalization; and the reasons for Africa’s unrest over the last seventy years such as the
Topics include the causes and consequences of economic stagnation and current resurgence. Holocaust, the war in Vietnam, the 1979 Iranian
political and economic development, authori- Staff Revolution, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the
tarianism and democratization, the influence of ethnic conflict in the former Yugoslavia, and the
social movements, the role of women in middle 17.572 African Politics recent Iraq war.
east priorities, regional inter-state relations, Prereq: Permission of instructor F. Christia
Islamism, terrorism, colonialism and foreign G (Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Introduces the major arguments, hypotheses

and debates in the literature on African politics
and development, with the goal of helping
students develop the skills to become both
more intelligent consumers and more effective
292
17.584 Civil-Military Relations MODELS AND METHODS clustering, Bayesian methods, spatial statistics,
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor and web scraping.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 17.800 Quantitative Research Methods I: D. Hidalgo, T. Yamamoto
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Regression
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: Permission of instructor 17.810 Game Theory and Political Theory
G (Fall) (Subject meets with 17.811)
17
Subject consists of five sections. After a general
survey of the field, students consider cases of
G (Fall)
stable civilian control, military rule, and transi- Introduction to statistical research in political Not offered regularly; consult department
tions from military to civilian rule. Cases are science and public policy, with a focus on linear 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
selected from around the world. regression. Teaches students how to apply 17.811 Game Theory and Political Theory
R. Petersen multiple regression models as used in much of (Subject meets with 17.810)
political science and public policy research. Also Prereq: None
17.586 Warlords, Terrorists, and Militias: covers elements of probability and sampling U (Fall)
Theorizing on Violent Non-State Actors theory. Not offered regularly; consult department
Prereq: Permission of instructor T. Yamamoto, I.S. Kim 4-0-8 HASS-S
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 17.802 Quantitative Research Methods II: Introduces students to the rudiments of game
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Causal Inference theory within political science. Provides students
Prereq: 17.800, 17.871, or permission of with the ability to solve simple games. Readings
Examines why non-state actors resort to vio-
instructor draw from basic texts on game theoretic model-
lence, their means and tactics, and what can be
G (Spring) ing and applied articles in American politics,
done to counter that violence. Focuses on the
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit international relations, and comparative politics.
production side of non-state violence, including
Students taking the graduate version evaluate
the objectives and organization of insurgents, Survey of statistical methods for causal infer- applied theory articles in the major journals.
terrorists, militias and warlords, their mobiliza- ence in political science and public policy Staff
tion strategies and support base, and how they research. Covers a variety of causal inference
coerce opponents. Also covers the response designs, including experiments, matching,
17.830 Empirical Methods in Political Economy
violence elicits from governments or other actors regression, panel methods, difference-in-differ-
(New)
such as counterinsurgency or counterterrorism ences, synthetic control methods, instrumental
strategies. variables, regression discontinuity designs,
F. Christia quantile regression, and bounds.
D. Hidalgo
17.588 Field Seminar in Comparative Politics
Prereq: Permission of instructor 17.804 Quantitative Research Methods III: Reviews recent quantitative empirical studies
G (Fall) Generalized Linear Models and Extensions on important, substantive questions in politi-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 17.802 or permission of instructor cal economy. Designed to increase students'
G (Fall) understanding of the core research designs and
Provides an introduction to the field of compara-
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit measurement strategies employed in the empiri-
tive politics. Readings include both classic and
cal analysis of political institutions and political
recent materials. Discusses research design and Provides a survey of statistical tools for model- behavior. Topics include the political and
research methods, in addition to topics such as based inference in political science and public economic consequences of direct democracy,
political culture, social cleavages, the state, and policy. Topics include generalized linear models reservations for political minorities, corruption,
democratic institutions. Emphasis on each issue for various data types and their extensions, such political effects of the media, and politics in
depends in part on the interests of the students. as discrete choice models, survival outcome authoritarian regimes.
C. Lawson models, mixed effects and multilevel models. D. Hidalgo
Covers both frequentist and Bayesian ap-
17.591 Research Seminar in Applied proaches.
17.850 Political Science Scope and Methods
International Studies T. Yamamoto
G (Fall)
U (Fall) 17.806 Quantitative Research Methods IV: 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-9 HASS-S Advanced Topics
Prereq: 17.804 or permission of instructor Introduces principles of empirical and theoreti-
Focuses on research methods in the social sci-
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) cal analysis in political science. Exposes stu-
ences as they relate to topics in international
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered dents to major research questions and different
studies. Students complete an independent re-
ways of examining them. Limited to Course 17
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
search project on a topic chosen in consultation 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit

PhD students.
with the instructor; class presentation required. Covers advanced statistical tools that are useful R. Bateson, R. Nielsen
Preference to students pursuing the minor in for empirical research in political science and
Applied International Studies. public policy. Possible topics include missing
R. Samuels data, survey sampling and experimental designs
for field research, machine learning, text mining,
293 subjects 17.565 to 17.850

17.869 Political Science Scope and Methods GENERAL SUBJECTS 17.905–17.911 Reading Seminar in Social
S C I E N C E
Prereq: None Science

U (Fall) 17.UR Undergraduate Research Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-S Prereq: None U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
U (Fall, Spring) Units arranged
Introduces principles of empirical and theoreti-
cal analysis in political science through research
P O L I T I C A L
projects currently conducted in the department. Can be repeated for credit Reading and discussion of special topics in the
Different department faculty lead modules that 17.URG Undergraduate Research fields of social science. Open to advanced under-
introduce students to major research ques- Prereq: None graduates by arrangement with individual staff
tions and different ways of examining those U (Fall, Spring) members. 17.909 is taught P/D/F.
questions. Emphasizes how this research in Units arranged Staff
progress relates to larger themes, and how Can be repeated for credit
researchers confront obstacles to inference in Research opportunities in political science in 17.922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Design Seminar
political science. Includes substantial instruc- theoretical and applied research. For further Prereq: None
tion and practice in writing (with revision) and information, contact the departmental coordina- U (IAP)
oral presentations. Intended primarily for majors tor. 3-0-9
and minors. Staff Can be repeated for credit
F. Christia
Facilitates design and construction of installa-
17.901 Political Science Internship and tions and other community projects in conjunc-
17.871 Political Science Laboratory Research tion with and beyond MIT's celebration of Dr.
Prereq: 17.869 or permission of instructor Prereq: None
King. Students discuss the ideas and goals
U (Spring) U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) of Dr. King and other human rights leaders in
3-6-6 Institute LAB Units arranged the US and the world. The first half of the class
Introduces students to the conduct of political Can be repeated for credit develops in-depth understanding of the history
research using quantitative methodologies. 17.902 Political Science Internship and of US racial issues as well as past and present
The methods are examined in the context of Research domestic and international political struggles.
specific political research activities like public Prereq: None
Addresses issues of justice, equality and racism
opinion surveys, voting behavior, Congressional U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
through videos, readings and writings, and class
behavior, comparisons of political processes in Units arranged [P/D/F]
discussions. In the second half, students work
different countries, and the evaluation of public Can be repeated for credit
as a group complete the installation and projects
policies. Students participate in joint class Independent research enabling students to do which serve as models for connecting academics
projects and conduct individual projects. Does work in an agency, state, or local government, or with real life problems and struggle.
not count toward HASS Requirement. Enrollment other public organization. The academic compo- T. Weiner
limited; preference to Course 17 majors who nent involves close contact between the student
have pre-registered. and a faculty advisor and written work. 17.923 Martin Luther King, Jr. Design Seminar
C. Stewart T. Weiner for Facilitators/Teachers
Prereq: 17.922
17.878 Qualitative Research: Design and 17.903 Community Service: Experience and U (IAP)
Methods Reflection 3-0-9
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: None Can be repeated for credit
G (Spring) U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Students participate in the class but also as-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged [P/D/F]
sist instructor in the design and execution of
Prepares students to conduct independent quali- Can be repeated for credit
the curriculum and actively participate in the
tative research. Topics include research design, Seminar involves students in the community instruction and monitoring of class participants.
human subjects protocols and research ethics, that exists beyond the labs and classrooms of Students prepare subject materials, lead discus-
risk management, participant observation and the MIT campus. Through a combination of com- sion groups, and review progress. Includes daily
interview techniques, and data collection and munity service and academic study, students evaluation and meetings to reflect on the class
analysis. During the term, students complete a learn about political, economic, and social itself and the students' performance as leaders.
qualitative research project in the Boston area. issues that confront residents in Boston and T. Weiner
Especially appropriate for students planning to Cambridge. Students volunteer in a community
do fieldwork. service agency or private organization devoted 17.954–17.960 Reading Seminar in Social
R. Bateson to community needs and development. Students Science
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
also responsible for directed readings, short

writing assignments, and six seminar sessions. G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Subject can only be repeated for credit if area of Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
community service is different. Can be repeated for credit
T. Weiner
Reading and discussion of special topics in the
fields of social science. Open to advanced gradu-
294
ate students by arrangement with individual 17.S912 Special Undergraduate Subject in
C O U R S E
staff members. 17.954 and 17.959 are taught Political Science
P/D/F. Prereq: None
Staff U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
17.962 Second Year Paper Workshop Can be repeated for credit
17
Prereq: Permission of instructor 17.S914 Special Undergraduate Subject in
G (Spring) Political Science
Workshop for research and writing of major re-
Units arranged
search paper as part of pre-dissertation require-
ments. Restricted to doctoral students.
L. Tsai Reading and discussion of topics in the field of
social science not covered in the regular cur-
17.THG Graduate Political Science Thesis riculum.
G (Fall, Spring)
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit 17.S916, 17.S917 Special Undergraduate
Can be repeated for credit Subject in Political Science
Prereq: None
Program of research and writing of thesis; to
be arranged by the student with supervising
committee.
Staff
17.S918, 17.S919 Special Undergraduate
Subject in Political Science
17.THT Thesis Research Design Seminar
Prereq: None
instructor
U (Fall)
3-0-9
Reading and discussion of topics in the field of
Students writing a thesis in Political Science
social science not covered in the regular cur-
develop their research topics, review relevant
riculum.
research and scholarship, frame their research
Staff
questions and arguments, choose an appropri-
ate methodology for analysis, and draft the
17.S950–17.S953 Special Graduate Subject in
introductory and methodology sections of
Political Science
their theses. Includes substantial instruction
and practice in writing with revision and oral
presentations.
C. Lawson
17.THU Undergraduate Political Science Thesis Open to qualified graduate students who would
Prereq: None like to pursue special subjects or projects.
U (Fall, Spring) Please consult graduate administration prior to
Units arranged registration.
Can be repeated for credit Staff

SB thesis. To be arranged by the student under
approved supervision.
Staff
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
295 subjects 17.869 to 17.S953

S C I E N C E
Bachelor of Science in Political Science/Course 17

Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [all but three subjects can inform
the Departmental Program] 8
P O L I T I C A L


Required Subjects(1) 51
17.869 Political Science Scope and Methods, 12, HASS‑S, CI‑M
17.871 Political Science Laboratory, 15, LAB; 17.869*
17.ThT Thesis Research Design Seminar, 12, CI‑M; 17.869 , 17.871, or permission of instructor
17.ThU Undergraduate Political Science Thesis (at least 12 units; additional units by special arrangement)

Normally seven subjects divided as follows:
Political philosophy/social theory: one political science subject in the field of political philosophy/
social theory (17.00–17.099)
American politics: one political science subject in the field of American politics (17.20–17.299)
Public policy: one political science subject in the field of public policy (17.30–17.399), or a subject in
another field designated as fulfilling the public policy requirement
International politics: one political science subject in the fields of international relations/security
studies (17.40–17.499) or comparative politics (17.50–17.599)
Plus three additional political science subjects representing a coherent plan of study. Specific subjects
satisfying these criteria should be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Notes
(1)
Students typically enroll in subjects as follows: 17.869, fall term, junior year; 17.871, spring term, junior year;
17.ThT, fall term, senior year; 17.ThU, spring term, senior year.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
296
COURSE 18 MATHEMATICS
GENERAL MATHEMATICS 18.014 Calculus with Theory lectures) or during the second half of the Spring
Prereq: None term; it covers the remaining material in 18.02.
18.01 Calculus U (Fall) Fall: J. W. Bush
Prereq: None 5-0-7 CALC I Spring: Information: G. Staffilani
U (Fall, Spring) Credit cannot also be received for 18.01,
5-0-7 CALC I 18.01A, CC.181A, ES.1801, ES.181A 18.022 Calculus
Credit cannot also be received for 18.014, Prereq: Calculus I (GIR)
Covers the same material as 18.01, but at a
18.01A, CC.181A, ES.1801, ES.181A U (Fall)
deeper and more rigorous level. Emphasizes
5-0-7 CALC II
Differentiation and integration of functions of careful reasoning and understanding of proofs.
one variable, with applications. Informal treat- Assumes knowledge of elementary calculus.
18.023, 18.024, 18.02A, CC.1802, CC.182A,
ment of limits and continuity. Differentiation: Topics: axioms for the real numbers; the
ES.1802, ES.182A
definition, rules, application to graphing, rates, Riemann integral; limits, theorems on continu-
approximations, and extremum problems. In- ous functions; derivatives of functions of one Calculus of several variables. Topics as in 18.02
definite integration; separable first-order differ- variable; the fundamental theorems of calculus; but with more focus on mathematical concepts.
ential equations. Definite integral; fundamental Taylor's theorem; infinite series, power series, Vector algebra, dot product, matrices, determi-
theorem of calculus. Applications of integration rigorous treatment of the elementary functions. nant. Functions of several variables, continu-
to geometry and science. Elementary functions. J. Geiger ity, differentiability, derivative. Parametrized
Techniques of integration. Polar coordinates. curves, arc length, curvature, torsion. Vector
L'Hopital's rule. Improper integrals. Infinite 18.02 Calculus fields, gradient, curl, divergence. Multiple
series: geometric, p-harmonic, simple compari- Prereq: Calculus I (GIR) integrals, change of variables, line integrals,
son tests, power series for some elementary U (Fall, Spring) surface integrals. Stokes’ theorem in one, two,
functions. 5-0-7 CALC II and three dimensions.
Fall: J. Speck Credit cannot also be received for 18.022, O. Tamuz
Spring: Information: G. Staffilani 18.023, 18.024, 18.02A, CC.1802, CC.182A,
ES.1802, ES.182A 18.024 Calculus with Theory
18.01A Calculus Prereq: Calculus I (GIR), permission of Instructor
Calculus of several variables. Vector algebra in
Prereq: Knowledge of differentiation and U (Spring)
3-space, determinants, matrices. Vector-valued
elementary integration 5-0-7 CALC II
functions of one variable, space motion. Scalar
U (Fall; first half of term) Credit cannot also be received for 18.02,
functions of several variables: partial differenti-
5-0-7 CALC I 18.022, 18.023, 18.02A, CC.1802, CC.182A,
ation, gradient, optimization techniques. Double
Credit cannot also be received for 18.01, ES.1802, ES.182A
integrals and line integrals in the plane; exact
18.014, CC.181A, ES.1801, ES.181A differentials and conservative fields; Green's Continues 18.014. Parallel to 18.02, but at a
Six-week review of one-variable calculus, theorem and applications, triple integrals, line deeper level, emphasizing careful reasoning
emphasizing material not on the high-school AB and surface integrals in space, Divergence theo- and understanding of proofs. Considerable
syllabus: integration techniques and applica- rem, Stokes' theorem; applications. emphasis on linear algebra and vector integral
tions, improper integrals, infinite series, appli- Fall: W. Minicozzi calculus.
cations to other topics, such as probability and Spring: P. Etingof J. Geiger
statistics, as time permits. Prerequisites: one
year of high-school calculus or the equivalent, 18.02A Calculus 18.03 Differential Equations
with a score of 4 or 5 on the AB Calculus test (or Prereq: Calculus I (GIR) Prereq: None. Coreq: Calculus II (GIR)
the AB portion of the BC test, or an equivalent U (Fall, IAP, Spring) U (Fall, Spring)
score on a standard international exam), or 5-0-7 CALC II 5-0-7 REST
equivalent college transfer credit, or a passing Credit cannot also be received for 18.02, Credit cannot also be received for 18.034,
grade on the first half of the 18.01 advanced 18.022, 18.023, 18.024, CC.1802, CC.182A, 18.036, CC.1803, ES.1803
standing exam. ES.1802, ES.182A
Study of differential equations, includ-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
J. W. Bush
First half is taught during the last six weeks of ing modeling physical systems. Solution of
the Fall term; covers material in the first half of first-order ODEs by analytical, graphical, and
18.02 (through double integrals). Second half numerical methods. Linear ODEs with constant
of 18.02A can be taken either during IAP (daily coefficients. Complex numbers and exponen-
tials. Inhomogeneous equations: polynomial,
sinusoidal, and exponential inputs. Oscillations,
297 subjects 18.01 to 18.03

damping, resonance. Fourier series. Matrices, matrices. Applications to least-squares ap- principles: weighted least squares, constraints,
M A T H E M A T I C S
eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization. First proximations, stability of differential equations, inverse problems, calculus of variations, saddle
order linear systems: normal modes, matrix networks, Fourier transforms, and Markov pro- point problems, linear programming, duality,
exponentials, variation of parameters. Heat cesses. Uses MATLAB. Compared with 18.700, adjoint methods.
equation, wave equation. Nonlinear autonomous more emphasis on matrix algorithms and many Information: G. Strang
systems: critical point analysis, phase plane applications.
diagrams. Fall: A. Postnikov 18.089 Review of Mathematics
Fall: L. Demanet Spring: G. Strang Prereq: Permission of instructor
Spring: G. Staffilani, D. Jerison G (Summer)
18.062J Mathematics for Computer Science 5-0-7
18.034 Differential Equations (Same subject as 6.042J)
One-week review of one-variable calculus
Prereq: None. Coreq: Calculus II (GIR) Prereq: Calculus I (GIR)
(18.01), followed by concentrated study covering
U (Spring) U (Fall, Spring)
multivariable calculus (18.02), two hours per
5-0-7 REST 5-0-7 REST
day for five weeks. Primarily for graduate stu-
See description under subject 6.042J. dents in Course 2N. Degree credit allowed only
18.036, CC.1803, ES.1803
F. T. Leighton, A. R. Meyer, A. Moitra in special circumstances.
Covers much of the same material as 18.03 with Information: G. Staffilani
more emphasis on theory. The point of view is 18.075 Methods for Scientists and Engineers
rigorous and results are proven. Local existence Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); 18.03 18.094J Teaching College-Level Science and
and uniqueness of solutions. G (Spring) Engineering
Information: G. Staffilani 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (H except 2, 6, 8, 12, (Same subject as 1.95J, 5.95J, 6.982J, 7.59J,
16, 18, 22) 8.395J)
18.04 Complex Variables with Applications Credit cannot also be received for 18.04 (Subject meets with 2.978)
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); 18.03 or 18.034 Prereq: None
Covers functions of a complex variable; calculus
U (Spring) G (Fall)
of residues. Includes ordinary differential equa-
4-0-8 2-0-2 [P/D/F]
tions; Bessel and Legendre functions; Sturm-
Liouville theory; partial differential equations; See description under subject 5.95J.
Complex algebra and functions; analyticity; heat equation; and wave equations. J. Rankin
contour integration, Cauchy's theorem; singu- H. Cheng
larities, Taylor and Laurent series; residues, 18.095 Mathematics Lecture Series
evaluation of integrals; multivalued functions, 18.085 Computational Science and Engineering I Prereq: Calculus I (GIR)
potential theory in two dimensions; Fourier Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); 18.03 or 18.034 U (IAP)
analysis, Laplace transforms, and partial dif- G (Fall, Spring, Summer) 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
ferential equations. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course Can be repeated for credit
H. Cheng 18 students)
Ten lectures by mathematics faculty members
Review of linear algebra, applications to net- on interesting topics from both classical and
18.05 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
works, structures, and estimation, finite differ- modern mathematics. All lectures accessible to
Prereq: Calculus I (GIR)
ence and finite element solution of differential students with calculus background and an inter-
U (Spring)
equations, Laplace's equation and potential est in mathematics. At each lecture, reading and
4-0-8 REST
flow, boundary-value problems, Fourier series, exercises are assigned. Students prepare these
Elementary introduction with applications. Basic discrete Fourier transform, convolution. Frequent for discussion in a weekly problem session.
probability models. Combinatorics. Random use of MATLAB in a wide range of scientific and Information: G. Staffilani
variables. Discrete and continuous probability engineering applications.
distributions. Statistical estimation and testing. Fall: G. Strang 18.098 Independent Study
Confidence intervals. Introduction to linear Spring: Information: G. Strang Prereq: Permission of instructor
regression. U (IAP)
J. Orloff 18.086 Computational Science and Engineering II Units arranged [P/D/F]
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); 18.03 or 18.034 Can be repeated for credit
18.06 Linear Algebra G (Spring)
Studies or special individual reading arranged
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course
in consultation with individual faculty members
U (Fall, Spring) 18 students)
and subject to departmental approval.
4-0-8 REST
Initial value problems: finite difference methods, Information: G. Staffilani
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
accuracy and stability, heat equation, wave

Basic subject on matrix theory and linear equations, conservation laws and shocks, level
algebra, emphasizing topics useful in other sets, Navier-Stokes. Solving large systems:
disciplines, including systems of equations, vec- elimination with reordering, iterative methods,
tor spaces, determinants, eigenvalues, singular preconditioning, multigrid, Krylov subspaces,
value decomposition, and positive definite conjugate gradients. Optimization and minimum
298
18.099 Independent Study 18.101 Analysis and Manifolds tions. Singularities, residues and computation
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 18.100; 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701 of integrals. Harmonic functions and Dirichlet's
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) G (Fall) problem for the Laplace equation. The partial
Units arranged 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course fractions decomposition. Infinite series and
Can be repeated for credit 18 students) infinite product expansions. The Gamma func-
tion. The Riemann mapping theorem. Elliptic
18
Studies (during IAP) or special individual reading Introduction to the theory of manifolds: vector
functions.
(during regular terms). Arranged in consultation fields and densities on manifolds, integral calcu-
T. Mrowka
with individual faculty members and subject to lus in the manifold setting and the manifold ver-
departmental approval. sion of the divergence theorem. 18.901 helpful
18.116 Riemann Surfaces
Information: G. Staffilani but not required.
Prereq: 18.112
V. W. Guillemin
A N A LY S I S 18.102 Introduction to Functional Analysis
Prereq: 18.100; 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701
18.100A Real Analysis G (Spring) Riemann surfaces, uniformization, Riemann-
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); or 18.014 and Coreq: 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course Roch Theorem. Theory of elliptic functions and
Calculus II (GIR) 18 students) modular forms. Some applications, such as to
G (Fall, Spring) number theory.
Normed spaces, completeness, functionals,
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course T. Mrowka
Hahn-Banach theorem, duality, operators.
18 students)
Lebesgue measure, measurable functions,
Credit cannot also be received for 18.100B, 18.117 Topics in Several Complex Variables
integrability, completeness of L-p spaces. Hilbert
18.100C Prereq: 18.112, 18.965
space. Compact, Hilbert-Schmidt and trace class
18.100B Real Analysis Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
operators. Spectral theorem.
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); or 18.014 and Coreq: Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
R. B. Melrose
Calculus II (GIR) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Fall, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
18.103 Fourier Analysis: Theory and
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course
Applications Harmonic theory on complex manifolds, Hodge
18 students)
Prereq: 18.100; 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701 decomposition theorem, Hard Lefschetz
Credit cannot also be received for 18.100A,
G (Fall) theorem. Vanishing theorems. Theory of Stein
18.100C
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course manifolds. As time permits students also study
18.100C Real Analysis
18 students) holomorphic vector bundles on Kahler mani-
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); or 18.014 and Coreq:
folds.
Calculus II (GIR) Roughly half the subject devoted to the theory
V. W. Guillemin
U (Fall, Spring) of the Lebesgue integral with applications to
4-0-11 probability, and half to Fourier series and Fourier
18.125 Real and Functional Analysis
Credit cannot also be received for 18.100A, integrals.
Prereq: 18.100
18.100B L. Guth
G (Spring)
Three options offered, each covering fundamen- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
18.104 Seminar in Analysis
tals of mathematical analysis: convergence of
Prereq: 18.100 Provides a rigorous introduction to Lebesgue's
sequences and series, continuity, differentiabil-
U (Fall) theory of measure and integration. Covers
ity, Riemann integral, sequences and series
3-0-9 material that is essential in analysis, probability
of functions, uniformity, interchange of limit
theory, and differential geometry.
operations. Each option shows the utility of Students present and discuss material from
D. W. Stroock
abstract concepts and teaches understanding books or journals. Topics vary from year to year.
and construction of proofs. Option A: Proofs and Instruction and practice in written and oral com-
18.135 Geometric Analysis
definitions are less abstract. Gives applica- munication provided. Enrollment limited.
Prereq: 18.745 or 18.755
tions where possible. Concerned primarily with V. W. Guillemin
the real line. Option B: More demanding; for
students with more mathematical maturity. 18.112 Functions of a Complex Variable
Places more emphasis on point-set topology and Prereq: 18.100; 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701
n-space. Option C: 15-unit (4-0-11) variant of G (Fall) A quick description of Riemannian symmetric
Option B, with further instruction and practice 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course spaces. Spherical functions and Harish-Chan-
in written communication. Enrollment limited in 18 students) dra's c-function. Fourier transforms and Radon
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Option C. transforms on Riemannian symmetric spaces X.

Studies the basic properties of analytic func-
Fall: 18.100A: A. P. Mattuck Applications to invariant differential equations,
tions of one complex variable. Conformal map-
18.100B: P. Isett in particular the multitemporal wave equation on
pings and the Poincare model of non-Euclidean
18.100C: E. Baer X. Eigenspace representations.
geometry. Cauchy-Goursat theorem and Cauchy
Spring: 18.100A: S. Dyatlov S. Helgason
integral formula. Taylor and Laurent decomposi-
18.100B: J.-L. Kim
18.100C: R. Bezrukavnikov
299 subjects 18.034 to 18.135

18.137 Topics in Geometric Partial Differential emphasis placed on the symplectic geometric 18.199 Graduate Analysis Seminar
Equations underpinnings of this subject. Prereq: Permission of instructor

Prereq: Permission of Instructor R. B. Melrose Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 18.158 Topics in Differential Equations 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: 18.157 Can be repeated for credit
Can be repeated for credit Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
Studies original papers in differential analysis
Topics vary from year to year. and differential equations. Intended for first-
T. Colding and second-year graduate students. Permission
must be secured in advance.
18.152 Introduction to Partial Differential Topics vary from year to year. V. W. Guillemin
Equations L. Saint-Raymond
Prereq: 18.100; 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701 18.238 Geometry and Quantum Field Theory
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 18.175 Theory of Probability Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Prereq: 18.100 G (Spring)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course G (Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department
18 students) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Introduces three main types of partial differen- Sums of independent random variables, central
tial equations: diffusion, elliptic, and hyperbolic. limit phenomena, infinitely divisible laws, Levy A rigorous introduction designed for mathemati-
Includes mathematical tools, real-world exam- processes, Brownian motion, conditioning, and cians into perturbative quantum field theory,
ples and applications, such as the Black-Scholes martingales. Prior exposure to probability (e.g., using the language of functional integrals.
equation, the European options problem, water 18.440) recommended. Basics of classical field theory. Free quantum
waves, scalar conservation laws, first order V. Gorin theories. Feynman diagrams. Renormalization
equations and traffic problems. theory. Local operators. Operator product expan-
W. Minicozzi 18.176 Stochastic Calculus sion. Renormalization group equation. The goal
Prereq: 18.175 is to discuss, using mathematical language, a
18.155 Differential Analysis Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered number of basic notions and results of QFT that
Prereq: 18.102 or 18.103 Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) are necessary to understand talks and papers in
G (Fall) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit QFT and string theory.
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Information: P. I. Etingof
A rigorous introduction to stochastic calculus.
18.156 Differential Analysis
Topics include Brownian motion and continu-
Prereq: 18.155 18.276 Mathematical Methods in Physics
ous martingales, diffusions and Levy processes,
G (Spring) Prereq: 18.745 or some familiarity with Lie
Ito calculus, martingale representation and
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit theory
quadratic variation, Girsanov's theorem, Bessel
Fall: Review of Lebesgue integration. Lp spaces. processes, general existence and uniqueness
Distributions. Fourier transform. Sobolev spaces. theory for stochastic differential equations, ap-
Spectral theorem, discrete and continuous spec- plications to partial differential equations, and
trum. Homogeneous distributions. Fundamental a brief overview of applications to finance and
solutions for elliptic, hyperbolic and parabolic statistical physics. Content varies from year to year. Recent
differential operators. Spring: Variable coef- A. Guionnet developments in quantum field theory require
ficient elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic partial mathematical techniques not usually covered in
differential equations. 18.112 recommended for 18.177 Topics in Stochastic Processes standard graduate subjects.
18.155. Prereq: 18.175 V. G. Kac
Fall: R. B. Melrose G (Fall, Spring)
Spring: L. Guth 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Can be repeated for credit APPLIED MATHEMATICS
18.157 Introduction to Microlocal Analysis
Topics vary from year to year.
Prereq: 18.155 18.303 Linear Partial Differential Equations:
Fall: J. Miller
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Analysis and Numerics
Spring: A. Guionnet
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Prereq: 18.06 or 18.700
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit U (Fall)
3-0-9
The semi-classical theory of partial differential
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
equations. Discussion of Pseudodifferential Provides students with the basic analytical and
operators, Fourier integral operators, asymptotic computational tools of linear partial differential
solutions of partial differential equations, and equations (PDEs) for practical applications in
the spectral theory of Schroedinger operators science and engineering, including heat/diffu-
from the semi-classical perspective. Heavy sion, wave, and Poisson equations. Analytics
emphasize the viewpoint of linear algebra and
300
the analogy with finite matrix problems. Studies fluid dynamics, materials science, optics, traffic groups acting on posets, Young tableaux, electri-
C O U R S E
operator adjoints and eigenproblems, series flow, etc. cal networks.
solutions, Green's functions, and separation of R. R. Rosales P. Csikvari
variables. Numerics focus on finite-difference
and finite-element techniques to reduce PDEs 18.310 Principles of Discrete Applied 18.314 Combinatorial Analysis
to matrix problems, including stability and Mathematics Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); 18.06, 18.700, or
18
convergence analysis and implicit/explicit Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) 18.701
timestepping. MATLAB is introduced and used in U (Fall) U (Fall)
homework for simple examples. 4-0-11 3-0-9
S. G. Johnson Credit cannot also be received for 18.310A
Combinatorial problems and methods for their
Study of illustrative topics in discrete applied solution. Enumeration, generating functions,
18.304 Undergraduate Seminar in Discrete
mathematics, including sorting algorithms, recurrence relations, construction of bijections.
Mathematics
probability theory, information theory, coding Introduction to graph theory. Prior experience
Prereq: 18.310 or 18.062; 18.06, 18.700, or
theory, secret codes, generating functions, and with abstraction and proofs is helpful.
18.701; or permission of instructor
linear programming. Instruction and practice R. P. Stanley
U (Fall, Spring)
in written communication provided. Enrollment
3-0-9
limited. 18.315 Combinatorial Theory
J. Fox, P. W. Shor Prereq: Permission of instructor
Seminar in combinatorics, graph theory, and G (Fall)
discrete mathematics in general. Participants 18.310A Principles of Discrete Applied 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
read and present papers from recent mathemat- Mathematics Can be repeated for credit
ics literature. Instruction and practice in written Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
Content varies from year to year.
and oral communication provided. Enrollment U (Spring)
A. Postnikov
limited. 3-0-9
Fall: P. Csikvari Credit cannot also be received for 18.310
18.316 Seminar in Combinatorics
Spring: J. Novak
Study of illustrative topics in discrete applied Prereq: Permission of instructor
mathematics, including sorting algorithms, Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
18.305 Advanced Analytic Methods in Science
probability theory, information theory, coding Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
and Engineering
theory, secret codes, generating functions, and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 18.04, 18.075, or 18.112
linear programming. Can be repeated for credit
G (Fall)
M. X. Goemans Credit cannot also be received for 18.304
Content varies from year to year. Readings from
Covers expansion around singular points: the 18.311 Principles of Continuum Applied
current research papers in combinatorics. Topics
WKB method on ordinary and partial differential Mathematics
to be chosen and presented by the class.
equations; the method of stationary phase and Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); 18.03 or 18.034
J. Fox
the saddle point method; the two-scale method U (Spring)
and the method of renormalized perturba- 3-0-9
18.318 Topics in Combinatorics
tion; singular perturbation and boundary-layer
Covers fundamental concepts in continuous Prereq: Permission of instructor
techniques; WKB method on partial differential
applied mathematics. Applications from traffic G (Spring)
equations.
flow, fluids, elasticity, granular flows, etc. Also 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
H. Cheng
covers continuum limit; conservation laws, qua- Can be repeated for credit
si-equilibrium; kinematic waves; characteristics,
18.306 Advanced Partial Differential Equations Topics vary from year to year.
simple waves, shocks; diffusion (linear and non-
with Applications C. Lee
linear); numerical solution of wave equations;
Prereq: 18.03 or 18.034; 18.04, 18.075, or
finite differences, consistency, stability; discrete
18.112 18.325 Topics in Applied Mathematics
and fast Fourier transforms; spectral methods;
G (Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
transforms and series (Fourier, Laplace). Ad-
ditional topics may include sonic booms, Mach
Concepts and techniques for partial differen- cone, caustics, lattices, dispersion and group
tial equations, especially nonlinear. Diffu- velocity. Uses MATLAB computing environment.
sion, dispersion and other phenomena. Initial R. R. Rosales
and boundary value problems. Normal mode Topics vary from year to year.
analysis, Green's functions, and transforms. 18.312 Algebraic Combinatorics
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
L. Demanet
Conservation laws, kinematic waves, hyperbolic Prereq: 18.701 or 18.703
equations, characteristics shocks, simple waves. U (Spring)
Geometrical optics, caustics. Free-boundary 3-0-9
problems. Dimensional analysis. Singular
Applications of algebra to combinatorics. Topics
perturbation, boundary layers, homogenization.
include walks in graphs, the Radon transform,
Variational methods. Solitons. Applications from
301 subjects 18.137 to 18.325

18.330 Introduction to Numerical Analysis 18.337J Parallel Computing 18.354J Nonlinear Dynamics: Continuum
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); 18.03 or 18.034 (Same subject as 6.338J) Systems

U (Spring) Prereq: 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701 (Same subject as 1.062J, 12.207J)
3-0-9 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: 18.03 or 18.034; Physics II (GIR)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) G (Spring)
Basic techniques for the efficient numerical
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course
solution of problems in science and engineer-
18 students)
ing. Root finding, interpolation, approximation Interdisciplinary introduction to parallel comput-
of functions, integration, differential equations, ing and modern big data analysis using Julia. General mathematical principles of continuum
direct and iterative methods in linear algebra. Covers scientific computing topics such as dense systems. From microscopic to macroscopic
Knowledge of programming in Fortran, C, or and sparse linear algebra, N-body problems, descriptions in the form of linear or nonlinear
MATLAB helpful. and Fourier transforms, and geometric comput- (partial) differential equations. Exact solutions,
H. Reid ing topics such as mesh generation and mesh dimensional analysis, calculus of variations and
partitioning. Focuses on application of these singular perturbation methods. Stability, waves
18.335J Introduction to Numerical Methods techniques to machine learning algorithms in and pattern formation in continuum systems.
(Same subject as 6.337J) big data applications. Provides direct experience Subject matter illustrated using natural fluid and
Prereq: 18.03 or 18.034; 18.06, 18.700, or with programming traditional-style supercom- solid systems found, for example, in geophysics
18.701 puting as well as working with modern cloud and biology.
G (Spring) computing stacks. Designed to separate the J. Dunkel
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit realities and myths about the kinds of prob-
lems that can be solved on the world's fastest 18.355 Fluid Mechanics
Advanced introduction to numerical linear
machines. Prereq: 18.354, 2.25, or 12.800
algebra and related numerical methods. Topics
A. Edelman Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
include direct and iterative methods for linear
systems, eigenvalue and QR/SVD factorizations,
18.338 Eigenvalues of Random Matrices 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
stability and accuracy, floating-point arithme-
tic, sparse matrices, preconditioning, and the Topics include the development of Navier-Stokes
memory considerations underlying modern equations, inviscid flows, boundary layers, lubri-
linear algebra software. Starting from iterative cation theory, Stokes flows, and surface tension.
methods for linear systems, explores more gen- Fundamental concepts illustrated through prob-
eral techniques for local and global nonlinear Covers the modern main results of random lems drawn from a variety of areas, including
optimization, including quasi-Newton methods, matrix theory as it is currently applied in geophysics, biology, and the dynamics of sport.
trust regions, branch-and-bound, and multistart engineering and science. Topics include matrix Particular emphasis on the interplay between
algorithms. Also addresses Chebyshev ap- calculus for finite and infinite matrices (e.g., dimensional analysis, scaling arguments, and
proximation and FFTs. MATLAB is introduced for Wigner's semi-circle and Marcenko-Pastur laws), theory. Includes classroom and laboratory
problem sets. free probability, random graphs, combinatorial demonstrations.
S. G. Johnson methods, matrix statistics, stochastic opera- J. W. Bush
tors, passage to the continuum limit, moment
18.336J Fast Methods for Partial Differential and methods, and compressed sensing. Knowledge 18.357 Interfacial Phenomena
Integral Equations of MATLAB hepful, but not required. Prereq: 18.354, 18.355, 12.800, 2.25, or
(Same subject as 6.335J) A. Edelman permission of instructor
Prereq: 6.336, 16.920, 18.085, 18.335, or Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
permission of instructor 18.352J Theoretical Environmental Analysis Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
G (Fall) (Same subject as 12.009J) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus II (GIR); Coreq:
Fluid systems dominated by the influence of
18.03
Unified introduction to the theory and practice of interfacial tension. Elucidates the roles of curva-
U (Spring)
modern, near linear-time, numerical methods for ture pressure and Marangoni stress in a variety
3-0-9
large-scale partial-differential and integral equa- of hydrodynamic settings. Particular attention
tions. Topics include preconditioned iterative See description under subject 12.009J. to drops and bubbles, soap films and minimal
methods; generalized Fast Fourier Transform and D. H. Rothman surfaces, wetting phenomena, water-repellency,
other butterfly-based methods; multiresolution surfactants, Marangoni flows, capillary origami
approaches, such as multigrid algorithms and 18.353J Nonlinear Dynamics: Chaos and contact line dynamics. Theoretical develop-
hierarchical low-rank matrix decompositions; (Same subject as 2.050J, 12.006J) ments are accompanied by classroom demon-
and low and high frequency Fast Multipole Prereq: 18.03 or 18.034; Physics II (GIR) strations. Highlights the role of surface tension
Methods. Example applications include aircraft U (Fall) in biology.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
design, cardiovascular system modeling, elec- 3-0-9 J. W. Bush

tronic structure computation, and tomographic
imaging.
R. Lagrange
A. Townsend
302
18.369 Mathematical Methods in 18.384 Undergraduate Seminar in Physical 18.395 Group Theory with Applications to
C O U R S E
Nanophotonics Mathematics Physics
Prereq: 18.305 or permission of instructor Prereq: 18.311, 18.353, 18.354, or permission Prereq: 8.321
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) U (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
18
High-level approaches to understanding com- Covers the mathematical modeling of physical Selection of topics from the theory of finite
plex optical media, structured on the scale of the systems, with emphasis on the reading and groups, Lie groups, and group representations,
wavelength, that are not generally analytically presentation of papers. Addresses a broad range motivated by quantum mechanics and particle
soluable. The basis for understanding optical of topics, with particular focus on macroscopic physics. 8.322 and 8.323 helpful.
phenomena such as photonic crystals and band physics and continuum systems: fluid dynamics, D. Z. Freedman
gaps, anomalous diffraction, mechanisms for solid mechanics, and biophysics. Instruction
optical confinement, optical fibers (new and and practice in written and oral communication 18.396J Supersymmetric Quantum Field
old), nonlinearities, and integrated optical provided. Enrollment limited. Theories
devices. Methods covered include linear algebra P.-T. Brun (Same subject as 8.831J)
and eigensystems for Maxwell's equations, sym- Prereq: Permission of instructor
metry groups and representation theory, Bloch's 18.385J Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
theorem, numerical eigensolver methods, time (Same subject as 2.036J) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
and frequency-domain computation, perturba- Prereq: 18.03 or 18.034 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tion theory, and coupled-mode theories. Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) Can be repeated for credit
S. G. Johnson Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Topics selected from the following: SUSY
algebras and their particle representations;
18.376J Wave Propagation
Introduction to the theory of nonlinear dynami- Weyl and Majorana spinors; Lagrangians of
cal systems with applications from science and basic four-dimensional SUSY theories, both
Prereq: 2.003, 18.075
engineering. Local and global existence of solu- rigid SUSY and supergravity; supermultiplets of
G (Spring)
tions, dependence on initial data and param- fields and superspace methods; renormaliza-
eters. Elementary bifurcations, normal forms. tion properties, and the non-renormalization
See description under subject 2.062J. Phase plane, limit cycles, relaxation oscillations, theorem; spontaneous breakdown of SUSY; and
T. R. Akylas, R. R. Rosales Poincare-Bendixson theory. Floquet theory. phenomenological SUSY theories. Some prior
Poincare maps. Averaging. Near-equilibrium dy- knowledge of Noether's theorem, derivation and
18.377J Nonlinear Dynamics and Waves namics. Synchronization. Introduction to chaos. use of Feynman rules, l-loop renormalization,
(Same subject as 1.685J, 2.034J) Universality. Strange attractors. Lorenz and and gauge theories is essential.
Prereq: Permission of instructor Rossler systems. Hamiltonian dynamics and KAM D. Z. Freedman
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) theory. Uses MATLAB computing environment.
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered R. R. Rosales 18.398 Quantum Field Theories
18.386 Advanced Nonlinear Dynamics and G (Spring)
A unified treatment of nonlinear oscillations and
Chaos Not offered regularly; consult department
wave phenomena with applications to mechani-
cal, optical, geophysical, fluid, electrical and
flow-structure interaction problems. Nonlinear For students who want to have a clear under-
free and forced vibrations; nonlinear resonanc- standing of quantum field theories. Appropriate
es; self-excited oscillations; lock-in phenomena. for students who have not taken such a subject
Nonlinear dispersive and nondispersive waves; Advanced subject on the modern theory of as well as students who have but are not entirely
resonant wave interactions; propagation of wave nonlinear dynamical systems with an emphasis comfortable with the basic concepts and tech-
pulses and nonlinear Schrodinger equation. on applications in science and engineering. niques. The topics begin with classical mechan-
Nonlinear long waves and breaking; theory of Invariant manifolds, homoclinic orbits, global ics and end with gauge field theories and the
characteristics; the Korteweg-de Vries equation; bifurcations. Hamiltonian systems, completely renormalization of the standard model.
solitons and solitary wave interactions. Stability integrable systems, KAM theory. Different Information: H. Cheng
of shear flows. Some topics and applications mechanisms for chaotic dynamics, Shilnikov-
may vary from year to year. type orbits, attractors, horseshoes, symbolic
T. R. Akylas, R. R. Rosales dynamics. Geometric singular perturbation
theory. Physical applications.
Information: R. R. Rosales
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
303 subjects 18.330 to 18.398

THEORETICAL COMPUTER 18.410J Design and Analysis of Algorithms evolution, proteomics, gene expression, tran-
SCIENCE (Same subject as 6.046J) scriptional regulation, and biological networks.

Prereq: 6.006 Recent research by course participants also
18.400J Automata, Computability, and U (Fall, Spring) covered. Participants will be expected to present
Complexity 4-0-8 either group or individual projects to the class.
(Same subject as 6.045J) B. Berger
Prereq: 6.042 E. Demaine, M. Goemans
U (Spring) 18.424 Seminar in Information Theory
4-0-8 Prereq: 18.05, 18.440, or 6.041; 18.06, 18.700,
18.415J Advanced Algorithms
or 18.701
See description under subject 6.045J. (Same subject as 6.854J)
U (Spring)
S. Aaronson Prereq: 6.041, 6.042, or 18.440; 6.046
3-0-9
G (Fall)
18.404J Theory of Computation 5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Considers various topics in information theory,
(Same subject as 6.840J) including data compression, Shannon's Theo-
Prereq: 18.310 or 18.062J rems, and error-correcting codes. Students pres-
D. R. Karger
G (Fall) ent and discuss the subject matter. Instruction
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course and practice in written and oral communication
18.416J Randomized Algorithms
18 students) provided. Enrollment limited.
P. W. Shor
A more extensive and theoretical treatment of Prereq: 6.854J, 6.041 or 6.042J
the material in 6.045J/18.400J, emphasizing Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
18.425J Cryptography and Cryptanalysis
computability and computational complexity Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
theory. Regular and context-free languages. 5-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 6.046J
Decidable and undecidable problems, reduc- See description under subject 6.856J. G (Spring)
ibility, recursive function theory. Time and space D. R. Karger 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
measures on computation, completeness, hier-
archy theorems, inherently complex problems, See description under subject 6.875J.
18.417 Introduction to Computational Molecular
oracles, probabilistic computation, and interac- S. Goldwasser, S. Micali
Biology
tive proof systems.
M. Sipser 18.426J Advanced Topics in Cryptography
18.405J Advanced Complexity Theory Prereq: 6.875
(Same subject as 6.841J) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Prereq: 18.404 Introduces the basic computational methods Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) used to model and predict the structure of bio- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered molecules (proteins, DNA, RNA). Covers classical Can be repeated for credit
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit techniques in the field (molecular dynamics,
Monte Carlo, dynamic programming) to more
Current research topics in computational com- S. Goldwasser, S. Micali
recent advances in analyzing and predicting RNA
plexity theory. Nondeterministic, alternating, and protein structure, ranging from Hidden Mar-
probabilistic, and parallel computation models. 18.433 Combinatorial Optimization
kov Models and 3-D lattice models to attribute
Boolean circuits. Complexity classes and Prereq: 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701
Grammars and tree Grammars.
complete sets. The polynomial-time hierarchy. Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
Information: B. Berger
Interactive proof systems. Relativization. Defini- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
tions of randomness. Pseudo-randomness and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course
18.418 Topics in Computational Molecular
derandomizations. Interactive proof systems 18 students)
Biology
and probabilistically checkable proofs.
Prereq: 18.417, 6.047, or permission of Thorough treatment of linear programming
D. Moshkovitz
instructor and combinatorial optimization. Topics include
G (Spring) matching theory, network flow, matroid optimi-
18.409 Topics in Theoretical Computer Science 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit zation, and how to deal with NP-hard optimi-
Prereq: Permission of instructor Can be repeated for credit zation problems. Prior exposure to discrete
G (Spring)
mathematics (such as 18.310) helpful.
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Covers current research topics in computational
M. X. Goemans
Can be repeated for credit molecular biology. Recent research papers
presented from leading conferences such as the
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Study of areas of current interest in theoretical SIGACT International Conference on Compu-

computer science. Topics vary from term to term. tational Molecular Biology (RECOMB). Topics
A. Moitra include original research (both theoretical
and experimental) in comparative genomics,
sequence and structure analysis, molecular
304
18.434 Seminar in Theoretical Computer PROBABILITY AND ple theory. Asymptotic efficiency of estimates.
C O U R S E
Science STATISTICS Exponential families. Sequential analysis.
Prereq: 18.410 P. Kempthorne
U (Spring) 18.440 Probability and Random Variables
3-0-9 Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) 18.472 Topics in Mathematics with Applications
U (Fall, Spring) in Finance (New)
18
Topics vary from year to year. Students present
3-0-9 REST Prereq: 18.03; 18.06; 18.05 or 18.440
and discuss the subject matter. Instruction and
Credit cannot also be received for 6.041, 6.431 U (Fall)
practice in written and oral communication
3-0-9
provided. Enrollment limited. Probability spaces, random variables, distribu-
R. Peng tion functions. Binomial, geometric, hypergeo- Introduction to mathematical concepts and
metric, Poisson distributions. Uniform, expo- techniques used in finance. Lectures focus-
18.435J Quantum Computation nential, normal, gamma and beta distributions. ing on linear algebra, probability, statistics,
(Same subject as 2.111J, 8.370J) Conditional probability, Bayes theorem, joint stochastic processes, and numerical methods
Prereq: Permission of instructor distributions. Chebyshev inequality, law of large are interspersed with lectures by financial sector
G (Fall) numbers, and central limit theorem. professionals illustrating the corresponding
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Fall: A. Guionnet application in the industry. Prior knowledge of
Spring: J. A. Kelner economics or finance helpful but not required.
Provides an introduction to the theory and prac-
P. Kempthorne, V. Strela, J. Xia
tice of quantum computation. Topics covered:
physics of information processing; quantum 18.443 Statistics for Applications
Prereq: 18.440 or 6.041 For additional related subjects in statistics, see:
algorithms including the factoring algorithm and
G (Fall, Spring) Civil and Environmental Engineering: 1.151,
Grover's search algorithm; quantum error cor-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course 1.155,1.202J, 1.203J, 1.205J
rection; quantum communication and cryptogra-
phy. Knowledge of quantum mechanics helpful 18 students)
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science:
but not required. A broad treatment of statistics, concentrating on
6.041,6.231, 6.245, 6.262, 6.431, 6.432, and
I. Chuang, E. Farhi, S. Lloyd, P. W. Shor specific statistical techniques used in science
6.435
and industry. Topics: hypothesis testing and es-
18.436J Quantum Information Science timation. Confidence intervals, chi-square tests,
Management: 15.034, 15.061, 15.065, 15.070,
(Same subject as 6.443J, 8.371J) nonparametric statistics, analysis of variance,
15.075, 15.076, 15.098, and 15.306
Prereq: 18.435 regression, correlation, decision theory, and
G (Spring, Summer) Bayesian statistics.
Mathematics: 18.05, 18.175, 18.176, 18.177,
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Fall: R. M. Dudley
18.440, 18.443, 18.445, 18.465, 18.466, and
See description under subject 8.371J. Spring: P. Kempthorne
18.472
18.445 Introduction to Stochastic Processes
See also: 2.061, 2.830, 5.70, 5.72, 7.02, 8.044,
18.437J Distributed Algorithms Prereq: 18.440 or 6.041
8.08,10.816, 11.220, 11.221, 16.322, 17.872,
17.874, 22.38, HST.191, and MAS.622J.
G (Fall) Basics of stochastic processes. Markov chains,
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Poisson processes, random walks, birth and LOGIC
See description under subject 6.852J. death processes, Brownian motion.
N. A. Lynch H. Wu 18.504 Seminar in Logic
Prereq: 18.100; 18.06, 18.510, 18.511, 18.700,
18.438 Advanced Combinatorial Optimization 18.465 Topics in Statistics or 18.701
Prereq: 18.433 or permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 3-0-9
Students present and discuss the subject matter
Advanced treatment of combinatorial optimiza- taken from current journals or books. Topics vary
tion with an emphasis on combinatorial aspects. Topics vary from term to term. from year to year. Instruction and practice in
Non-bipartite matchings, submodular functions, R. M. Dudley written and oral communication provided. Enroll-
matroid intersection/union, matroid matching, ment limited.
submodular flows, multicommodity flows, pack- 18.466 Mathematical Statistics H. Cohn
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
ing and connectivity problems, and other recent Prereq: Permission of instructor
developments. G (Fall)
M. X. Goemans 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Decision theory, estimation, confidence inter-

vals, hypothesis testing. Introduces large sam-
305 subjects 18.400J to 18.504

18.510 Introduction to Mathematical Logic and nants, eigenvalues, inner products, quadratic tions, dimension theory, completion, Dedekind
Set Theory forms, and canonical forms of matrices. More domains.

Prereq: None emphasis on theory and proofs than in 18.06. Y. Liu
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered D. A. Vogan
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 18.706 Noncommutative Algebra
3-0-9 18.701 Algebra I Prereq: 18.705
Prereq: 18.100 or permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Propositional and predicate logic. Zermelo-
U (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
Fraenkel set theory. Ordinals and cardinals.
Axiom of choice and transfinite induction.
18.702 Algebra II
Elementary model theory: completeness, com- Topics may include representations of quivers,
Prereq: 18.701
pactness, and Lowenheim-Skolem theorems. Wedderburn theory, Morita equivalence, local-
U (Spring)
Godel's incompleteness theorem. ization and Goldie's theorem, central simple
3-0-9
H. Cohn algebras and the Brauer group, maximal orders,
More extensive and theoretical than the 18.700- representations, polynomial identity rings,
18.511 Introduction to Computability and 18.703 sequence. Experience with proofs neces- invariant theory growth of algebras, Gelfand-
Undecidability sary. First term: group theory, geometry, and Kirillov dimension.
Prereq: None linear algebra. Second term: group representa- G. Lusztig
U (Fall) tions, rings, ideals, fields, polynomial rings,
Not offered regularly; consult department modules, factorization, integers in quadratic 18.715 Introduction to Representation Theory
3-0-9 number fields, field extensions, Galois theory. (18.712)
M. Artin Prereq: 18.702 or 18.703
Church's thesis and models of computation.
Elementary computability theory: enumeration
18.703 Modern Algebra Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
and recursion theorems, the halting problem,
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
relative computability, Turing degrees, and basic
U (Spring)
priority constructions. Post's problem. Truth vs. Algebras, representations, Schur's lemma. Rep-
3-0-9
provability, Godel's incompleteness theorem. resentations of SL(2). Representations of finite
Decidable and undecidable problems in number Focuses on traditional algebra topics that have groups, Maschke's theorem, characters, ap-
theory and other areas of mathematics. found greatest application in science and engi- plications. Induced representations, Burnside's
Information: B. Poonen neering as well as in mathematics: group theory, theorem, Mackey formula, Frobenius reciprocity.
emphasizing finite groups; ring theory, including Representations of quivers.
18.515 Mathematical Logic ideals and unique factorization in polynomial P. I. Etingof
Prereq: Permission of instructor and Euclidean rings; field theory, including
G (Spring) properties and applications of finite fields. 18.721 Introduction to Algebraic Geometry
Not offered regularly; consult department 18.700 and 18.703 together form a standard Prereq: 18.702, 18.901
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit algebra sequence. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
V. G. Kac Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
More rigorous treatment of basic mathematical
3-0-9
logic, Godel's theorems, and Zermelo-Fraenkel
18.704 Seminar in Algebra
set theory. First-order logic. Models and satis- Presents basic examples of complex algebraic
Prereq: 18.701; or 18.06, 18.703; or 18.700,
faction. Deduction and proof. Soundness and varieties, affine and projective algebraic geom-
18.703
completeness. Compactness and its conse- etry, sheaves, cohomology.
U (Spring)
quences. Quantifier elimination. Recursive sets M. Artin
3-0-9
and functions. Incompleteness and undecid-
ability. Ordinals and cardinals. Set-theoretic Topics vary from year to year. Students present 18.725 Algebraic Geometry I
formalization of mathematics. and discuss the subject matter. Instruction and Prereq: None. Coreq: 18.705
Information: B. Poonen practice in written and oral communication G (Fall)
provided. Some experience with proofs required. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Enrollment limited.
Introduces the basic notions and techniques of
ALGEBRA AND NUMBER C. Walton
modern algebraic geometry. Covers fundamental
THEORY
notions and results about algebraic varieties
18.705 Commutative Algebra
over an algebraically closed field; relations be-
18.700 Linear Algebra Prereq: 18.702
tween complex algebraic varieties and complex
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) G (Fall)
analytic varieties; and examples with emphasis
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Fall)
on algebraic curves and surfaces. Introduction
3-0-9 REST
Exactness, direct limits, tensor products, to the language of schemes and properties of
Cayley-Hamilton theorem, integral dependence, morphisms. Knowledge of elementary algebraic
Vector spaces, systems of linear equations, localization, Cohen-Seidenberg theory, Noether topology, elementary differential geometry
bases, linear independence, matrices, determi- normalization, Nullstellensatz, chain conditions, recommended, but not required.
primary decomposition, length, Hilbert func- T. Schlank
306
18.726 Algebraic Geometry II 18.745 Introduction to Lie Algebras 18.758 Representations of Lie Groups
C O U R S E
Prereq: 18.725 Prereq: 18.701 or 18.703 Prereq: 18.757
G (Spring) G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
Continuation of the introduction to algebraic ge- Topics may include structure of finite-dimen-
18
ometry given in 18.725. More advanced proper- sional Lie algebras; theorems of Engel and Lie; Introduction to unitary representations of semi-
ties of the varieties and morphisms of schemes, Cartan subalgebras and regular elements; trace simple Lie groups: compact groups and the
as well as sheaf cohomology. form and Cartan's criterion; Chevalley's conju- Borel-Weil theorem; parabolic induction; Zucker-
R. Bezrukavnikov gacy theorem; classification and construction of man construction; unipotent representations.
semisimple Lie algebras; Weyl group; universal D. A. Vogan
18.727 Topics in Algebraic Geometry enveloping algebra and the Casimir operator;
Prereq: 18.725 Weyl's complete reducibility theorem, Levi and 18.769 Topics in Lie Theory
G (Fall) Maltsev theorems; Verma modules; classifica- Prereq: Permission of instructor
Not offered regularly; consult department tion of irreducible finite-dimensional repre- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit sentations of semisimple Lie algebras; Weyl's Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Can be repeated for credit character and dimension formulas. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
D. A. Vogan Can be repeated for credit
Information: D. A. Vogan Topics vary from year to year.
18.747 Infinite-dimensional Lie Algebras
P. I. Etingof
Prereq: 18.745
18.735 Topics in Algebra
Prereq: 18.705 18.781 Theory of Numbers
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) U (Spring)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Topics vary from year to year. 3-0-9
Can be repeated for credit P. I. Etingof
An elementary introduction to number theory
Topics vary from year to year. with no algebraic prerequisites. Primes, congru-
18.755 Introduction to Lie Groups
R. Bezrukavnikov ences, quadratic reciprocity, diophantine equa-
Prereq: 18.100; 18.700 or 18.701
tions, irrational numbers, continued fractions,
G (Fall)
18.737 Algebraic Groups partitions.
Prereq: 18.705 J.-L. Kim
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) A general introduction to manifolds and Lie
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered groups. The role of Lie groups in mathematics 18.782 Introduction to Arithmetic Geometry
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and physics. Exponential mapping. Correspon- Prereq: 18.702
dence with Lie algebras. Homogeneous spaces Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Structure of linear algebraic groups over an
and transformation groups. Adjoint representa- Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
algebraically closed field, with emphasis on re-
tion. Covering groups. Automorphism groups. 3-0-9
ductive groups. Representations of groups over
Invariant differential forms and cohomology of
a finite field using methods from etale cohomol- Introduction to arithmetic geometry, motivated
Lie groups and homogeneous spaces. 18.101
ogy. Some results from algebraic geometry are by the problem of finding rational points on
recommended but not required.
stated without proof. curves. Exposes students to p-adic numbers
D. A. Vogan
F. Charles and some fundamental results from number
theory and algebraic geometry, such as the
18.757 Representations of Lie Groups
18.739 Theory of Invariants Hasse-Minkowski theorem and the Riemann-
Prereq: 18.745 or 18.755
Prereq: 18.705 Roch theorem for curves. Additional topics may
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered include Mordell's theorem, the Weil conjectures,
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) and Jacobian varieties.
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit A. Sutherland
Covers representations of locally compact
Hilbert's finiteness theorem for reductive
groups, with emphasis on compact groups and 18.783 Elliptic Curves
groups. Properties of the orbits and the orbit
abelian groups. Includes Peter-Weyl theorem Prereq: None. Coreq: 18.702, 18.703, or
space. Classical invariant theory. Hilbert-Mum-
and Cartan-Weyl highest weight theory for com- permission of instructor
ford-Richardson theorem. Rosenlicht's theorem
pact Lie groups. Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
on the existence of invariants. Matsushima
D. A. Vogan Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
criterion. Richardson's theorem on the principal
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course

stabilizer. Chevalley-Luna-Richardson theorem.
18 students)
Linear actions with a non-trivial stabilizer. Polar
representations. Methods of the orbit classifica- Computationally focused introduction to elliptic
tion. Applications to classical problems of linear curves, with applications to number theory and
algebra. Other topics. cryptography. Topics include point-counting,
Information: V. G. Kac
307 subjects 18.510 to 18.783

isogenies, pairings, and the theory of complex MATHEMATICS LABORATORY 18.905 Algebraic Topology I
multiplication, with applications to integer Prereq: 18.701 or 18.703; 18.901

factorization, primality proving, and elliptic 18.821 Project Laboratory in Mathematics G (Fall)
curve cryptography. Includes a brief introduction Prereq: Two mathematics subjects numbered 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
to modular curves and the proof of Fermat's Last 18.100 or above Singular homology, CW complexes, universal
Theorem. U (Fall, Spring) coefficient and Kunneth theorems, cohomology,
A. Sutherland 3-6-3 Institute LAB cup products, Poincare duality.
Guided research in mathematics, employing the G. Tabuada
18.784 Seminar in Number Theory
scientific method. Students confront puzzling
Prereq: 18.06, 18.100
and complex mathematical situations, through 18.906 Algebraic Topology II
U (Fall)
the acquisition of data by computer, pencil and Prereq: 18.905
3-0-9
paper, or physical experimentation, and attempt G (Spring)
Topics vary from year to year. Students present to explain them mathematically. Students 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and discuss the subject matter. Instruction and choose three projects from a large collection of
Continues the introduction to Algebraic Topology
practice in written and oral communication options. Each project results in a laboratory re-
from 18.905. Topics include basic homotopy the-
provided. Enrollment limited. port subject to revision; oral presentation on one
ory, spectral sequences, characteristic classes,
V. G. Kac or two projects. Projects drawn from many areas,
and cohomology operations.
including dynamical systems, number theory,
H. R. Miller
18.785 Number Theory I algebra, fluid mechanics, asymptotic analysis,
Prereq: 18.112, 18.702 knot theory, and probability. Enrollment limited.
18.915 Graduate Topology Seminar
G (Fall) Fall: D. Jerison
Prereq: 18.906
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Spring: C. Barwick
G (Fall)
Dedekind domains, unique factorization of ide- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
als, splitting of primes. Lattice methods, finite-
TOPOLOGY AND GEOMETRY Study and discussion of important original pa-
ness of the class group, Dirichlet's unit theorem.
pers in the various parts of algebraic topology.
Local fields, ramification, discriminants. Zeta
18.901 Introduction to Topology Open to all students who have taken 18.906 or
and L-functions, analytic class number formula.
Prereq: 18.100 or permission of instructor the equivalent, not only prospective topologists.
Adeles and ideles. Statements of class field
G (Fall, Spring) H. R. Miller
theory and the Chebotarev density theorem.
B. Poonen 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course
18 students) 18.917 Topics in Algebraic Topology
Prereq: 18.906
18.786 Number Theory II Introduces topology, covering topics fundamen- G (Spring)
Prereq: 18.785 tal to modern analysis and geometry. Topologi- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Spring) cal spaces and continuous functions, connect- Can be repeated for credit
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit edness, compactness, separation axioms, and
selected further topics such as function spaces, Content varies from year to year. Introduces
Continuation of 18.785. More advanced topics
embedding theorems, dimension theory, or new and significant developments in algebraic
in number theory, such as Galois cohomology,
covering spaces and the fundamental group. topology with the focus on homotopy theory and
proofs of class field theory, modular forms and
Fall: J. R. Munkres related areas.
automorphic forms, Galois representations, or
Spring: E. Dotto C. Barwick
quadratic forms.
B. Poonen
18.904 Seminar in Topology 18.937 Topics in Geometric Topology
18.787 Topics in Number Theory
U (Spring) G (Fall)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Topics vary from year to year and include the
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit fundamental group and covering spaces. Time Content varies from year to year. Introduces
Can be repeated for credit permitting, also covers the relationship between new and significant developments in geometric
these objects and the theory of knots. Students topology.
present and discuss the subject matter. Instruc- T. Mrowka
B. Poonen
tion and practice in written and oral communica-
tion provided. Enrollment limited.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
G. Tabuada
308
18.950 Differential Geometry 18.969 Topics in Geometry 18.THG Graduate Thesis
C O U R S E
Prereq: 18.100; 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701 Prereq: 18.965 Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit H (except for Course Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
18 students) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Can be repeated for credit
18
Introduction to differential geometry, centered Program of research leading to the writing of a
on notions of curvature. Starts with curves in the Content varies from year to year. PhD thesis; to be arranged by the student and
plane, and proceeds to higher dimensional sub- W. Minicozzi an appropriate MIT faculty member.
manifolds. Computations in coordinate charts: Information: A. Borodin, W. Minicozzi
first and second fundamental form, Christoffel 18.979 Graduate Geometry Seminar
symbols. Discusses the distinction between ex- Prereq: Permission of instructor 18.S096 Special Subject in Mathematics
trinsic and intrinsic aspects, in particular Gauss' G (Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
theorema egregium. The Gauss-Bonnet theorem. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit U (IAP, Spring)
Geodesics. Examples such as hyperbolic space. Can be repeated for credit Units arranged
T. Colding Can be repeated for credit
Content varies from year to year. Study of clas-
18.S097 Special Subject in Mathematics
sical papers in geometry and in applications of
18.952 Theory of Differential Forms Prereq: Permission of instructor
analysis to geometry and topology.
Prereq: 18.101; 18.700 or 18.701 U (IAP, Spring)
T. Mrowka
U (Spring) Units arranged [P/D/F]
18.994 Seminar in Geometry
Multilinear algebra: tensors and exterior forms. Prereq: 18.101, 18.102, 18.103, or 18.112 Opportunity for group study of subjects in
Differential forms on Rn: exterior differentiation, U (Fall) mathematics not otherwise included in the
the pull-back operation and the Poincare lemma. 3-0-9 curriculum. Offerings are initiated by members
Applications to physics: Maxwell's equations of the Mathematics faculty on an ad hoc basis,
Students present and discuss subject matter
from the differential form perspective. Integra- subject to departmental approval. 18.S097 is
taken from current journals or books. Topics vary
tion of forms on open sets of Rn. The change graded P/D/F.
from year to year. Instruction and practice in
of variables formula revisited. The degree of a Information: G. Staffilani
written and oral communication provided. Enroll-
differentiable mapping. Differential forms on
ment limited.
manifolds and De Rham theory. Integration of 18.S995–18.S998 Special Subject in
J. Lauer
forms on manifolds and Stokes' theorem. The Mathematics
push-forward operation for forms. Thom forms Prereq: Permission of instructor
18.999 Research in Mathematics
and intersection theory. Applications to differen- G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
tial topology. Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
V. W. Guillemin Can be repeated for credit
Units arranged
Can be repeated for credit Opportunity for group study of advanced
18.965 Geometry of Manifolds I
subjects in mathematics not otherwise included
Prereq: 18.101, 18.950 or 18.952 Opportunity for study of graduate-level topics in
in the curriculum. Offerings are initiated by
G (Fall) mathematics under the supervision of a member
members of the Mathematics faculty on an ad
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit of the department. For graduate students
hoc basis, subject to Departmental approval.
18.966 Geometry of Manifolds II desiring advanced work not provided in regular
Prereq: 18.965 Information: G. Staffilani
subjects.
G (Spring) Information: A. Borodin, W. Minicozzi
Differential forms, introduction to Lie groups,
the DeRham theorem, Riemannian manifolds,
curvature, the Hodge theory. 18.966 is a con-
tinuation of 18.965 and focuses more deeply
on various aspects of the geometry of mani-
folds. Contents vary from year to year, and can Undergraduate research opportunities in
range from Riemannian geometry (curvature, mathematics. Permission required in advance to
holonomy) to symplectic geometry, complex register for this subject. For further information,
geometry and Hodge-Kahler theory, or smooth consult the departmental coordinator.
manifold topology. Prior exposure to calculus on Information: G. Staffilani
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
manifolds, as in 18.952, is recommended.

Fall: E. Murphy
Spring: T. Colding
309 subjects 18.784 to 18.S998

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Course 18

Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [one subject can be satisfied by 18.03
or 18.034 in the Departmental Program] 2

One of the following two subjects:(1)
18.03 or 18.034 Differential Equations, 12, REST; Calculus II (GIR)
To satisfy the requirements that students take two CI‑M subjects, students must take two of the
following subjects: 18.104, 18.304, 18.384, 18.424, 18.434, 18.504, 18.704, 18.784,
18.821, 18.904, or 18.994
or
one from the above list and one of the following subjects: 8.06, 14.33, 18.100C, or 18.310.
General Mathematics Option
Eight 12-unit subjects of essentially different content, including at least six advanced subjects
(first decimal digit one or higher). One of these eight subjects must be 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701.
Applied Mathematics Option
18.310A Principles of Discrete Applied Mathematics, 12; Calculus II (GIR)
or
18.310 Principles of Discrete Applied Mathematics, 15, CI‑M; Calculus II (GIR)
18.311 Principles of Continuum Applied Mathematics, 12; Calculus II (GIR), 18.03*
18.04 Complex Variables with Applications, 12; Calculus II (GIR), 18.03*
18.112 Functions of a Complex Variable, 12; 18.100, 18.06*
One of the following two subjects:(2)
Four additional 12-unit Course 18 subjects from the following two groups with at least one subject
from each group:(3)
Group I—Probability and statistics, combinatorics, computer science
Group II—Numerical analysis, physical mathematics, nonlinear dynamics
Theoretical Mathematics Option
18.100 Real Analysis, 12; Calculus II (GIR)*
18.701 Algebra I, 12; 18.100*
18.702 Algebra II, 12; 18.701
18.901 Introduction to Topology, 12; 18.100*
18.101 Analysis and Manifolds, 12; 18.100, 18.06*
18.102 Introduction to Functional Analysis, 12; 18.100, 18.06*
18.103 Fourier Analysis—Theory and Applications, 12; 18.100, 18.06*
An undergraduate seminar from the following list: 18.104, 18.504, 18.704, 18.784, 18.904, 18.994 (12 units).
Two additional 12-unit Course 18 subjects of essentially different content, with the first decimal digit one
or higher (24 units)


Notes
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Students may substitute one of the more advanced subjects 18.152 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations or
(1)
18.303 Linear Partial Differential Equations: Analysis and Numerics for 18.03.
(2)
Students may substitute the more advanced subject 18.701 Algebra I.
A list of acceptable subjects is available from Math Academic Services and on the Mathematics Department
(3)
website.
310
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Computer Science/Course 18-C

18
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [one subject can be satisfied by 18.03,
18.034, 18.06, or 18.700 in the Departmental Program] 2


18.03 or 18.034 Differential Equations, 12(1), REST; Calculus II (GIR)
18.06 or 18.700 Linear Algebra, 12, (2) REST; Calculus II (GIR)
6.01 Introduction to EECS I, 12, 1/2 LAB
6.006 Introduction to Algorithms, 12; 6.01, 18.062J
One subject from each of the following three groups:
18.310A Principles of Discrete Applied Mathematics, 12; Calculus II (GIR)
18.310 Principles of Discrete Applied Mathematics, 15, CI‑M; Calculus II (GIR)
18.400J Automata, Computability, and Complexity, 12; 18.062J

18.404J Theory of Computation,(3) 12; 18.062J*
6.005 Elements of Software Construction, 12; 6.01, 18.062J*

6.033 Computer System Engineering, 12; 6.004, 6.02

Four additional 12-unit subjects from Course 18 and one additional subject of at least 12 units from Course 6.
The Course 6 subject may be 6.02, 6.041, 6.17x, a Foundation or Header subject, or, with the permission of the
Department of Mathematics, an advanced Course 6 subject. The overall program must consist of subjects of
essentially different content, and must include at least five Course 18 subjects with a first decimal digit of 1 or
higher.
To satisfy the requirements that students take two CI‑M subjects, students must take two of the following
subjects: 18.104, 18.304, 18.384, 18.424, 18.434, 18.504, 18.704, 18.784, 18.821, 18.904, or 18.994
or
one from the above list and one of the following subjects: 6.033, 8.06, 14.33, 18.100C, or 18.310.

Notes
Students may substitute one of the more advanced subjects 18.152 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations or
(1)
18.303 Linear Partial Differential Equations: Analysis and Numerics for 18.03.
(2)
Students may substitute the more advanced subject 18.701 Algebra 1.
(3)
Recommended alternative.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
311
COURSE 20 BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
20.002 Metakaryotic Biology and Epidemiology from clonal diseases. Students taking 20.215 do 20.109 Laboratory Fundamentals in Biological
(Subject meets with 20.A02) additional research and computer modeling. Engineering
Prereq: None E. V. Gostjeva, W. G. Thilly (Subject meets with 20.S109)
U (Fall) Prereq: Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), 6.0002,
2-0-4 [P/D/F] 20.104J Environmental Cancer Risks, 18.03; 20.110 or 20.111
Prevention, and Therapy U (Fall, Spring)
Introduces non-eukaryotic metakaryotic cells
(Same subject as 1.081J) 2-8-5 Institute LAB
that serve as the stem cells of human fetal/
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Biology (GIR),
juvenile growth and development. Considers Introduces experimental biochemical and
Chemistry (GIR)
their peculiar modes of genome organization molecular techniques from a quantitative engi-
U (Spring)
in chromosomal rings, replication via dsRNA/ neering perspective. Experimental design, data
3-0-9
DNA intermediates and amitotic segregation. Ex- analysis, and scientific communication form
plores the hypothesis that high mutation rates Analysis of the history of cancer and vascu- the underpinnings of this subject. Examples
in these cells lead to cancers and atherosclerotic lar disease mortality rates in predominantly of discovery-based experimental modules
plaques and account for the increasing death European- and African-American US cohorts, include DNA engineering in which students
rates observed with human age. 1895-2010, to discover specific historical shifts. design, construct, and use genetic material;
W. Thilly Shifts identified are explored in terms of con- parts engineering, which emphasizes protein
temporaneously changing environmental risk design and quantitative assessment of protein
20.020 Introduction to Biological Engineering factors: air-, food- and water-borne chemicals; performance; systems engineering, in which
Design Using Synthetic Biology subclinical infections; diet and lifestyles. Role students consider genome-wide consequences
(Subject meets with 20.385) of occupational data identifying general risk of genetic perturbations; and biomaterials
Prereq: None factors. Considers the hypotheses that envi- engineering, in which students use biologically-
U (Spring) ronmental factors affect metakaryotic stem cell encoded devices to design and build materials.
3-3-3 mutation rates in fetuses and juveniles and/or Students complete some laboratory time online
the growth rates of preneoplastic stem cells in in advance of each class. Enrollment limited;
Project-based introduction to the engineering
adults. Interaction of environmental and inher- priority to Course 20 majors.
of synthetic biological systems. Throughout the
ited risks. Introduces the use of metakaryocidal Fall: A. Belcher, B. Engelward, S. Hughes,
term, students develop projects that are respon-
drugs to treat cancer in clinical trials. N. Kuldell, A. Stachowiak
sive to real-world problems of their choosing,
W. Thilly, R. McCunney Spring: A. Jasanoff, J. Runstadler, A. Stachowiak,
and whose solutions depend on biological
S. Hughes
technologies. Lectures, discussions, and studio
20.106J Systems Microbiology
exercises will introduce components and control
(Same subject as 1.084J) 20.110J Thermodynamics of Biomolecular
of prokaryotic and eukaryotic behavior; DNA
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR) Systems
synthesis, standards, and abstraction in biologi-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered (Same subject as 2.772J)
cal engineering; and issues of human practice,
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR)
including biological safety, security, ethics, and
3-0-9 U (Fall)
ownership, sharing, and innovation. Preference
5-0-7 REST
to freshmen. Introductory microbiology from a systems per-
N. Kuldell spective—considers microbial diversity and the
integration of data from a molecular, cellular, or- Equilibrium properties of macroscopic and mi-
20.102 Stem Cells in Organogenesis, ganismal, and ecological context to understand croscopic systems. Basic thermodynamics: state
Carcinogenesis, and Atherogenesis the interaction of microbial organisms with their of a system, state variables. Work, heat, first law
(Subject meets with 20.215) environment. Special emphasis on specific viral, of thermodynamics, thermochemistry. Second
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Biology (GIR), bacterial, and eukaryotic microorganisms and and third law of thermodynamics: entropy and
Chemistry (GIR) their interaction with animal hosts with focus its statistical basis, Gibbs function. Chemical
U (Fall) on contemporary problems in areas such as vac- equilibrium of reactions in gas and solution
3-0-9 cination, emerging disease, antimicrobial drug phase. Macromolecular structure and interac-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
resistance, and toxicology. tions in solution. Driving forces for molecular

Study of the amitotic metakaryotic stem cells in
E. DeLong, J. Runstadler self-assembly. Binding cooperativity, solvation,
fetal/juvenile organogenesis and wound heal-
titration of macromolecules.
ing. Explores their roles as stem cells in clonal
L. Griffith, C. Voigt
diseases such as cancers and atherosclerosis.
Application of a hypermutable/mutator stem cell
model to the analysis of age-specific mortality
312
20.111J Physical Chemistry of Biomolecular of current problems with specific drugs, drug common human cancers and vascular diseases.
C O U R S E
Systems classes, and therapeutic targets. Includes an introduction to metakaryotic stem
(Same subject as 7.10J) P. C. Dedon, M. A. Murcko, S. R. Tannenbaum cell biology. Analyzes large, organized historical
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), public health databases using quantitative cas-
Physics I (GIR); Coreq: Physics II (GIR) 20.202 In vivo Models: Principles and Practices cade computer models that include population
U (Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor stratification of stem cell mutation rates in fetal/
20
5-0-7 G (Spring) juvenile tissues and growth rates in preneoplas-
Credit cannot also be received for 2.772, 20.110 1-1-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit tic colonies and atherosclerotic plaques. Means
to test hypotheses (CAST) that certain genes
Provides a quantitative approach to understand- Selected aspects of anatomy, histology,
carry mutations conferring risk for common
ing the physical and chemical laws that govern immuno-cytochemistry, in situ hybridization,
cancers via genetic analyses in large human
the behavior of biological macromolecules. physiology, and cell biology of mammalian
cohorts.
Basic thermodynamics, state of a system, state organisms and their pathogens. Subject material
W. G. Thilly
variables. Work, heat, first, second, and third integrated with principles of toxicology, in vivo
laws of thermodynamics. Entropy and its statisti- genetic engineering, and molecular biology. A
20.219 Selected Topics in Biological
cal basis, free energy representations, Legendre lab/demonstration period each week involves
Engineering
transforms, Maxwell relations, Gibbs function, experiments in anatomy (in vivo), physiology,
Boltzmann distribution and partition functions. and microscopy to augment the lectures. Offered
Equilibrium properties of macroscopic and first half of spring term.
microscopic systems; macromolecular structure J. G. Fox, B. Marini, M. Whary
and interactions in solution. Driving forces for
molecular self-assembly. Binding, cooperativ- 20.205J Principles and Applications of Detailed discussion of selected topics of current
ity, solvation, and titration of macromolecules. Genetic Engineering for Biotechnology and interest. Classwork in various areas not covered
Meets with 5.60 first half of term. Neuroscience by regular subjects.
E. Alm, M. Yaffe (Same subject as 9.26J) Staff
Prereq: 7.28, 7.32, or 20.020; 9.01 or 9.09
20.129J Biological Circuit Engineering U (Spring) 20.260 Analysis and Presentation of Complex
Laboratory 3-0-9 Biological Data
(Same subject as 6.129J) (Subject meets with 20.560)
Prereq: Biology (GIR), Calculus II (GIR) Prereq: Permission of instructor
F. Zhang
U (Spring) U (IAP)
2-8-2 Institute LAB 2-0-2 [P/D/F]
20.213 DNA Damage and Genomic Instability
See description under subject 6.129J. Prereq: 5.07, 7.05, permission of instructor Illustrates best practices in the statistical
T. Lu, R. Weiss G (Spring; second half of term) analysis of complex biological datasets and
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit the graphical representation of such analyses.
20.200 Biological Engineering Seminar Covers fundamental concepts in probability
Focuses on the biochemistry and molecular
Prereq: Open only to BE graduate students, or by and statistical theory as well as principles of
mechanisms of DNA replication and DNA repair.
permission of instructor information design. Provides mathematical
Analyzes the chemistry of DNA damaging events,
G (Fall, Spring) concepts and tools that enable students to
and continues with analysis of the mutagenic
1-0-2 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit make sound judgments about the application
and toxic consequences of modifications to DNA
Can be repeated for credit of statistical methods and to present statistical
structure. Also presents the contrasting perspec-
results in clear and compelling visual formats.
Weekly one-hour seminars covering graduate tive that normal DNA processing leads to muta-
Assignments focus on key concepts and their
student research and presentations by invited tions. Moves from analysis and discussion of key
application to practical examples. Assumes
speakers. DNA repair pathways to connections between
basic knowledge of calculus and programming in
J. S. Wishnok DNA repair and human diseases. Discussion of
MATLAB or R. Students taking graduate version
current literature and in-depth discussions of
20.201 Fundamentals of Drug Development the chemistry and biochemistry of DNA metabo-
P. Blainey
Prereq: Permission of instructor lism form the foundation of the subject.
G (Fall) B. P. Engelward
20.300 Advanced Workshop in Biological
Engineering Communication: Professors Share
20.215 Macroepidemiology, Population
Addresses the scientific basis for the develop- Their Practices
Genetics, and Stem Cell Biology of Human
ment of new drugs. First half of term begins with Prereq: Permission of instructor
Clonal Diseases
an overview of the drug discovery process, fol- U (IAP)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
lowed by fundamental principles of pharmacoki- 3-0-0 [P/D/F]

Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), 1.00
netics, pharmacodynamics, metabolism, and the
G (Fall) Working scientists and engineers discuss best
mechanisms by which drugs cause therapeutic
3-0-15 H-LEVEL Grad Credit practices for written, visual, and oral com-
and toxic responses. Second half applies prin-
munication in the classroom, the lab, and the
ciples to case studies and literature discussions Studies the logic and technology needed to
workplace. In a series of lectures, successful
discover genetic and environmental risks for
academics and industry professionals share how
313 subjects 20.002 to 20.300

they prepare papers, talks, and graphics. Recita- 20.310J Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue 20.345J Bioinstrumentation Project Lab
tions allow deeper exploration of the lecture Biomechanics (Same subject as 6.123J)
topics. With faculty guidance, students develop (Same subject as 2.797J, 3.053J, 6.024J) Prereq: Biology (GIR), and 2.004 or 6.003; or
their own projects during workshops. Empha- Prereq: 2.370 or 2.772J; 18.03 or 3.016; Biology 20.309; or permission of instructor
sizes systematic approaches and transferable (GIR) U (Spring)
skills such as effective drafting and revision. U (Spring) 2-7-3
Topics include creating compelling visuals to 4-0-8
In-depth examination of instrumentation design,
represent data and concepts; formal/informal
Develops and applies scaling laws and the meth- principles and techniques for studying biologi-
writing, from research papers to cover letters;
ods of continuum mechanics to biomechanical cal systems, from single molecules to entire
B I O L O G I C A L
and developing memorable talks and presenta-

phenomena over a range of length scales. Topics organisms. Lectures cover optics, advanced
tions. Examples drawn from biological engineer-
include structure of tissues and the molecular microscopy techniques, electronics for biologi-
ing research. Enrollment limited; preference to
basis for macroscopic properties; chemical and cal measurement, magnetic resonance imaging,
Course 20 majors.
electrical effects on mechanical behavior; cell computed tomography, MEMs, microfluidic
E. Alm, J. Goldstein, A. Stachowiak
mechanics, motility and adhesion; biomem- devices, and limits of detection. Students select
branes; biomolecular mechanics and molecular two lab exercises during the first half of the
20.305J Principles of Synthetic Biology
motors. Experimental methods for probing term and complete a final design project in the
structures at the tissue, cellular, and molecular second half. Lab emphasizes design process and
levels. skillful realization of a robust system. Enrollment
Prereq: None
R. D. Kamm, A. J. Grodzinsky, K. Van Vliet limited; preference to Course 20 majors and
U (Fall)
minors.
3-0-9
20.320 Analysis of Biomolecular and Cellular E. Boyden, M. Jonas, S. F. Nagle, P. So,
Introduces the basics of synthetic biology, in- Systems S. Wasserman, M. F. Yanik
cluding quantitative cellular network character- Prereq: 20.110, 18.03, 6.0002; Coreq: 5.07
ization and modeling. Considers the discovery U (Fall) 20.360J Tissue Engineering for Analysis,
and genetic factoring of useful cellular activities 4-0-8 Prevention, and Treatment of Human Disease
into reusable functions for design. Emphasizes (Same subject as 10.499J)
Analysis of molecular and cellular processes
the principles of biomolecular system design Prereq: 5.07 or 7.05; 7.03; 18.03; 20.110 or
across a hierarchy of scales, including genetic,
and diagnosis of designed systems. Illustrates 5.60
molecular, cellular, and cell population levels.
cutting-edge applications in synthetic biology U (Spring)
Topics include gene sequence analysis, molecu-
and enhances skills in analysis and design of 3-0-6
lar modeling, metabolic and gene regulation
synthetic biological applications. Students
networks, signal transduction pathways and cell Analysis of fundamental processes in tissue en-
populations in tissues. Emphasis on experi- gineering with an emphasis on use of compara-
assignments.
mental methods, quantitative analysis, and com- tive animal models and in vitro tissue engi-
R. Weiss
putational modeling. neered models to understand human disease
F. White, E. Fraenkel and develop therapies for human disease and
20.309J Instrumentation and Measurement for
for regenerating human tissues and organs. us-
Biological Systems
20.330J Fields, Forces and Flows in Biological ing representative examples of metabolic tissue
Systems (e.g., liver) and connective tissue (e.g., bone).
(Same subject as 2.793J, 6.023J) Design principles and engineering approaches
Prereq: Biology (GIR), Physics II (GIR), 6.0002,
Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 2.005, 6.021, 20.320, or (e.g., use of synthetic materials) for controlling
18.03, 20.330; 2.001, 20.310, or 6.02; or
permission of instructor receptor-mediated processes such as cell migra-
U (Spring) tion, growth, and differentiation. Mass transfer
U (Fall, Spring)
4-0-8 limitations in design of devices for cell encap-
3-6-3
sulation and in scaffold-guided regeneration.
Introduction to electric fields, fluid flows, trans-
Sensing and measurement aimed at quantita- Guided organization of multicellular structures.
port phenomena and their application to biologi-
tive molecular/cell/tissue analysis in terms of Current clinical prospects.
cal systems. Flux and continuity laws, Maxwell's
genetic, biochemical, and biophysical proper- Staff
equations, electro-quasistatics, electro-chem-
ties. Methods include light and fluorescence
ical-mechanical driving forces, conservation of
microscopies, electronic circuits, and electro- 20.361J Molecular and Engineering Aspects of
mass and momentum, Navier-Stokes flows, and
mechanical probes (atomic force microscopy, Biotechnology
electrokinetics. Applications include biomolecu-
optical traps, MEMS devices). Application of (Same subject as 7.37J, 10.441J)
lar transport in tissues, electrophoresis, and
statistics, probability, signal and noise analysis, Prereq: 2.005, 3.012, 5.60, 20.110, or 20.111;
microfluidics.
and Fourier techniques to experimental data. 7.06; or permission of instructor
J. Han, S. Manalis
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Enrollment limited; preference to Course 20 U (Spring)

juniors and seniors. 4-0-8
Fall: P. Blainey, A. Jasanoff, S. Manalis, S. Nagle,
S. Wasserman
H. Lodish, L. Griffith
Spring: E. Boyden, M. Jonas, S. Nagle, P. So,
S. Wasserman, M. Yanik
314
20.363J Biomaterials Science and Engineering 20.385 Understanding Current Research in 20.409 Biological Engineering II:
C O U R S E
(Same subject as 3.055J) Synthetic Biology Instrumentation and Measurement
(Subject meets with 3.963J, 20.463J) (Subject meets with 20.020) (Subject meets with 2.673J, 20.309J)
Prereq: 3.034, 20.110, or permission of Prereq: 20.109, 20.320; or permission of Prereq: Permission of instructor
instructor instructor G (Fall, Spring)
U (Fall) U (Spring) 2-7-3
20
3-0-9 3-3-3
Sensing and measurement aimed at quantita-
See description under subject 3.055J. Provides an in-depth understanding of the state tive molecular/cell/tissue analysis in terms of
D. Irvine, K. Ribbeck of research in synthetic biology. Critical evalu- genetic, biochemical, and biophysical proper-
ation of primary research literature covering a ties. Methods include light and fluorescence
20.370J Cellular Biophysics and range of approaches to the design, modeling microscopies, electronic circuits, and electro-
Neurophysiology and programming of cellular behaviors. Focuses mechanical probes (atomic force microscopy,
(Same subject as 2.791J, 6.021J) on developing the skills needed to read, present optical traps, MEMS devices). Application of
(Subject meets with 2.794J, 6.521J, 20.470J, and discuss primary research literature, and to statistics, probability, signal and noise analysis,
HST.541J) manage and lead small teams. Students mentor and Fourier techniques to experimental data.
Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 18.03; 2.005, 6.002, a small undergraduate team of 20.020 students. Limited to 5 graduate students.
6.003, 6.071, 10.301, 20.110, 20.111, or Open to advanced students with appropriate Fall: P. Blainey, A. Jasanoff, S. Manalis, S. Nagle,
permission of instructor background in biology. S. Wasserman
U (Fall) N. Kuldell Spring: E. Boyden, S. Nagle, P. So,
5-2-5 S. Wasserman, M. Yanik
20.390J Foundations of Computational and
Systems Biology 20.410J Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue
J. Han, T. Heldt, J. Voldman
(Same subject as 6.802J, 7.36J) Biomechanics
(Subject meets with 6.874J, 7.91J, 20.490J, (Same subject as 2.798J, 3.971J, 6.524J,
HST.506J) 10.537J)
Prereq: Biology (GIR), 6.0002 or 6.01; or 7.05; Prereq: Biology (GIR); 2.002, 2.006, 6.013,
or permission of instructor 10.301, or 10.302
Prereq: Physics II (GIR), 18.03, or permission of
U (Spring) G (Fall)
instructor
U (Spring)
4-2-6 See description under subject 7.36J. Develops and applies scaling laws and the meth-
C. Burge, E. Fraenkel, D. Gifford ods of continuum mechanics to biomechanical
phenomena over a range of length scales. Topics
20.405J Principles of Synthetic Biology include structure of tissues and the molecular
(Same subject as 6.589J) basis for macroscopic properties; chemical and
20.380 Biological Engineering Design
(Subject meets with 6.580J, 20.305J) electrical effects on mechanical behavior; cell
Prereq: 7.06, 20.309
Prereq: None mechanics, motility and adhesion; biomem-
U (Spring)
G (Fall) branes; biomolecular mechanics and molecular
5-0-7
3-0-9 motors. Experimental methods for probing
Illustrates how knowledge and principles of structures at the tissue, cellular, and molecular
Introduces the basics of synthetic biology, in-
biology, biochemistry, and engineering are inte- levels.
cluding quantitative cellular network character-
grated to create new products for societal ben- R. D. Kamm, K. Van Vliet
ization and modeling. Considers the discovery
efit. Uses case study format to examine recently
and genetic factoring of useful cellular activities
developed products of pharmaceutical and 20.411J Cell-Matrix Mechanics
into reusable functions for design. Emphasizes
biotechnology industries: how a product evolves (Same subject as 2.785J, 3.97J, HST.523J)
the principles of biomolecular system design
from initial idea, through patents, testing, evalu- Prereq: 2.001, or 2.01 and 2.02A; Chemistry
and diagnosis of designed systems. Illustrates
ation, production, and marketing. Emphasizes (GIR), Biology (GIR); or permission of instructor
cutting-edge applications in synthetic biology
scientific and engineering principles, as well G (Fall)
and enhances skills in analysis and design of
as the responsibility scientists, engineers, and 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
synthetic biological applications. Students
business executives have for the consequences
taking graduate version complete additional See description under subject 2.785J.
of their technology. Instruction and practice
assignments. I. V. Yannas, M. Spector
in written and oral communication provided.
R. Weiss
Enrollment limited; preference to Course 20
20.415 Physical Biology
undergraduates.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
D. Irvine, K. Ribbeck, C. Voigt

G (Spring)
3-0-9
Develops and applies principles of probability

and physical chemistry to molecular and cellular
biological systems. Information theory is used
315 subjects 20.305J to 20.415

to analyze sequence conservation and co- 20.430J Fields, Forces, and Flows in Biological tion of biomaterials for the fabrication of medical
evolution, statistical mechanics is used to treat Systems devices/implants, including artificial organs and
binding equilibria and biopolymer conformation, (Same subject as 2.795J, 6.561J, 10.539J, matrices for tissue engineering and regenerative
and transition-state theory is used to analyze HST.544J) medicine. Employs a conceptual model, the "unit
kinetics of rate processes in the cell. Example Prereq: 6.013, 2.005, 10.302, or permission of cell process for analysis of the mechanisms un-
case studies include transcription factor binding instructor derlying wound healing and tissue remodeling
and target site recognition in DNA, cooperative G (Fall) following implantation of biomaterials/devices
binding of ligands to cell surface receptors, 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit in various organs, including matrix synthesis,
and DNA and RNA structure and dynamics in degradation, and contraction. Methodology of
Molecular diffusion, diffusion-reaction, conduc-
B I O L O G I C A L
viruses, bacteria, and eukaryotic cells. Quantita- tissue and organ regeneration. Discusses meth-
tion, convection in biological systems; fields
tive experimental assays to measure protein ods for biomaterials surface characterization
in heterogeneous media; electrical double
and nucleic acid structure and dynamics are and analysis of protein adsorption on biomateri-
layers; Maxwell stress tensor, electrical forces in
discussed in detail. als. Design of implants and prostheses based on
physiological systems. Fluid and solid continua:
M. Bathe, P. Blainey control of biomaterials-tissue interactions. Com-
equations of motion useful for porous, hydrated
parative analysis of intact, biodegradable, and
biological tissues. Case studies of membrane
20.416J Topics in Biophysics and Physical bioreplaceable implants by reference to case
transport, electrode interfaces, electrical, me-
Biology studies. Criteria for restoration of physiological
chanical, and chemical transduction in tissues,
(Same subject as 7.74J, 8.590J) function for tissues and organs.
convective-diffusion/reaction, electrophoretic,
Prereq: None I. V. Yannas, M. Spector
electroosmotic flows in tissues/MEMs, and ECG.
G (Fall)
Electromechanical and physicochemical interac-
2-0-4 [P/D/F] 20.445J Methods and Problems in Microbiology
tions in cells and biomaterials; musculoskeletal,
Provides broad exposure to research in biophys- cardiovascular, and other biological and clinical
Prereq: Permission of instructor or Coreq: 7.493
ics and physical biology, with emphasis on examples.
G (Fall)
the critical evaluation of scientific literature. M. Bathe, A. J. Grodzinsky, R. D. Kamm
Weekly meetings include in-depth discussion of
scientific literature led by distinct faculty on ac- 20.440 Analysis of Biological Networks See description under subject 7.492J.
tive research topics. Each session also includes Prereq: Permission of instructor M. Polz
brief discussion of non-research topics including G (Spring)
effective presentation skills, writing papers and 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 20.446J Microbial Genetics and Evolution
fellowship proposals, choosing scientific and (Same subject as 1.87J, 7.493J)
Conceptual and experimental approaches to
technical research topics, time management, Prereq: 7.03, 7.05, 7.28 or permission of
analyzing complex biological networks and
and scientific ethics. instructor
systems, from molecules to human popula-
M. Bathe, J. Gore G (Fall)
tions, focusing on human pathophysiology
and disease. Moving from single component
20.420J Biomolecular Kinetics and Cellular
analysis to pathways and networks, combines See description under subject 7.493J.
Dynamics
didactic lectures with in-depth analysis of cur- A. D. Grossman, E. Alm
rent literature. Emphasizes the chemistry and
Prereq: 7.06, 18.03
biochemistry of underlying biological processes. 20.450 Molecular and Cellular Pathophysiology
G (Fall)
Topics include linking genes/SNPs to disease, Prereq: 20.420, 20.440; or permission of
defining pathways, analysis of pathways in instructor
Fundamental analysis of biological rate process- vivo, systems-level analysis, and applications G (Fall)
es using approaches from biomolecular reaction of network biology. First half of term focuses on 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
kinetics and dynamical systems engineering. fundamental biological processes and tools/
Compares the complex molecular and cellular
Topics include binding and hybridization interac- analyses needed by biological engineers, and
interactions in health and disease between
tions, enzyme reactions, metabolic cycles, gene the second half elaborates on these fundamen-
commensal microbial communities, pathogens
regulation, receptor/ligand trafficking systems, tals by covering complex biological processes.
and the human or animal host. Special focus
intra- and intercellular signaling, and cell popu- Students acquire skills in the fundamentals of
is given to current research on microbe/host
lation dynamics. grant preparation using an NIH format and make
interactions, infection of significant importance
K. D. Wittrup, B. Tidor an oral presentation.
to public health, and chronic infectious disease.
D. Lauffenburger, F. White, M. Yaffe
Classwork will include lecture, but emphasize
critical evaluation and class discussion of recent
20.441J Biomaterials: Tissue Interactions
scientific papers, and the development of new
research agendas in the fields presented.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR), Physics I

J. C. Niles, J. Runstadler, R. Sasisekharan
G (Fall)
Principles of materials science and cell biology

underlying the development and implementa-
316
20.451J Design of Medical Devices and Implants 20.472J Neuroimaging Cells and Circuits 20.487J Optical Microscopy and Spectroscopy
C O U R S E
(Same subject as 2.782J, 3.961J, HST.524J) (Same subject as 9.472J) for Biology and Medicine
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR), Physics I Prereq: Permission of instructor (Same subject as 2.715J)
(GIR); or permission of instructor G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Spring) 3-0-9 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
20
3-0-9
See description under subject 2.782J. A. Jasanoff, P. T. So
I. V. Yannas, M. Spector See description under subject 2.715J.
20.482J Foundations of Algorithms and P. T. So, C. Sheppard
20.452J Principles of Neuroengineering Computational Techniques in Systems Biology
(Same subject as 9.422J, MAS.881J) (Same subject as 6.581J) 20.490J Foundations of Computational and
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Subject meets with 6.503) Systems Biology
G (Fall) Prereq: 6.021, 6.034, 6.046, 6.336, 7.91, (Same subject as 7.91J)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 18.417, or permission of instructor (Subject meets with 6.802J, 6.874J, 7.36J,
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) 20.390J, HST.506J)
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Prereq: Biology (GIR), 6.0002 or 6.01; or 7.05;
E. S. Boyden, III
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit or permission of instructor
G (Spring)
20.454J Neurotechnology Ventures See description under subject 6.581J.
(Same subject as 9.455J, 15.128J, MAS.883J) B. Tidor, J. K. White
Prereq: Permission of instructor See description under subject 7.91J.
G (Fall) 20.483J Noninvasive Imaging in Biology and C. Burge, E. Fraenkel, D. Gifford
2-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Medicine
(Same subject as 9.173J, 22.56J, HST.561J) 20.507J Biological Chemistry I
Prereq: 18.03, 8.03, or permission of instructor (Same subject as 5.07J)
J. Bonsen, E. S. Boyden, R. Ellis-Behnke,
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Prereq: 5.12
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered U (Fall)
20.463J Biomaterials Science and Engineering
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 5-0-7 REST
(Subject meets with 3.055J, 20.363J) See description under subject 22.56J.
Prereq: 3.034, 20.110, or permission of A. Jasanoff See description under subject 5.07J.
instructor J. Essigmann, J. Stubbe
G (Fall) 20.486J Case Studies and Strategies in Drug
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Discovery and Development 20.554J Frontiers in Chemical Biology
(Same subject as 7.549J, 15.137J, HST.916J) (Same subject as 5.54J, 7.540J)
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 5.13, 5.07, 7.06, permission of
D. Irvine, K. Ribbeck
G (Spring) instructor
20.470J Cellular Biophysics
(Same subject as 2.794J, 6.521J, HST.541J) The stages in drug discovery and development
(Subject meets with 2.791J, 6.021J, 20.370J) begin with target identification and end with the See description under subject 5.54J.
Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 18.03; 2.005, 6.002, submission of preclinical and clinical data to the B. Pentelute, M. Shoulders
6.003, 6.071, 10.301, 20.110, or permission of regulatory authorities. Following identification
instructor of a lead compound, there is optimization of 20.560 Analysis and Presentation of Complex
G (Fall) structures for pharmaceutical properties, bio- Biological Data
5-2-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit availability, and safety. Subject relies on actual (Subject meets with 20.260)
cases presented by the scientist(s) involved in Prereq: Permission of instructor
discovery and drug development. A major goal G (IAP)
D. M. Freeman, J. Han, T. Heldt, J. Voldman,
is to analyze the cases and determine how the 2-0-2 [P/D/F]
M. F. Yanik
discovery and development process might be
Illustrates best practices in the statistical
influenced by new and future technologies.
20.471J Quantitative Physiology: Organ analysis of complex biological datasets and
S. R. Tannenbaum, A. J. Sinskey, A. Wood
Transport Systems the graphical representation of such analyses.
(Same subject as 2.796J, 6.522J) Covers fundamental concepts in probability
(Subject meets with 2.792J, 6.022J, 20.371J, and statistical theory as well as principles of
information design. Provides mathematical
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
HST.542J)
Prereq: 2.006 or 6.013; 6.021 concepts and tools that enable students to
G (Spring) make sound judgments about the application
4-2-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit of statistical methods and to present statistical
results in clear and compelling visual formats.
Assignments focus on key concepts and their
317 subjects 20.416J to 20.560

application to practical examples. Assumes 20.951 Thesis Proposal 20.S947–20.S949 Special Subject in Biological
basic knowledge of calculus and programming in Prereq: Permission of instructor Engineering

MATLAB or R. Students taking graduate version G (Fall, Spring, Summer) Prereq: Permission of instructor
complete additional assignments. 0-24-0 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
P. Blainey Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Thesis proposal research and presentation to
the thesis committee.
20.902 Independent Study in Biological 20.S952 Special Subject in Biological
Staff
Engineering Engineering
20.960 Teaching Experience in Biological
B I O L O G I C A L
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) G (Fall, IAP, Spring)

Engineering
Units arranged Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Fall, Spring)
Opportunity for independent study under regular Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Detailed discussion of selected topics of current
supervision by a faculty member. Projects Can be repeated for credit interest. Classwork in various areas not covered
require prior approval, as well as a substantive by regular subjects.
For qualified graduate students interested in
paper. Minimum 12 units required. Staff
teaching. Tutorial, laboratory, or classroom
Staff
teaching under the supervision of a faculty mem-
ber. Enrollment limited by availability of suitable
20.903 Independent Study in Biological Prereq: Permission of instructor
teaching assignments.
Engineering G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Staff
Prereq: Permission of instructor Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
20.EPW UPOP Engineering Practice Workshop
Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject Program of research leading to the writing of an
(Offered under: 1.EPW, 2.EPW, 3.EPW, 6.EPW, SM or PhD thesis; to be arranged by the student
Opportunity for independent study under regular 10.EPW, 16.EPW, 20.EPW, 22.EPW) and the MIT faculty advisor.
supervision by a faculty member. Projects Prereq: None Staff
require prior approval, as well as a substantive U (Fall, IAP)
paper. Minimum 6-12 units required. 1-0-0 [P/D/F] 20.UR Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Staff Prereq: None
U (Fall, Spring)
Staff
20.920 Practical Work Experience Units arranged [P/D/F]
20.S900 Special Subject in Biological
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 20.URG Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Engineering
0-1-0 [P/D/F] Prereq: None
For Course 20 students participating in off- U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Units arranged
campus work experiences in biological engineer- Units arranged [P/D/F]
ing. Before registering for this subject, students Can be repeated for credit
must have an employment offer from a company 20.S940 Special Subject in Biological Emphasizes direct and active involvement
or organization and must identify a BE supervi- Engineering in laboratory research in bioengineering or
sor. Upon completion of the work, student must Prereq: Permission of instructor environmental health. May be extended over
submit a letter from the employer describing the U (Fall, IAP, Spring) multiple terms.
work accomplished, along with a substantive fi- Units arranged Consult S. Manalis
nal report from the student approved by the MIT Can be repeated for credit
supervisor. Subject to departmental approval.
Detailed discussion of selected topics of current
Consult departmental undergraduate office.
interest. Classwork in various areas not covered
Staff
by regular subjects.
Staff
20.950 Research Problems in Biological
Engineering
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Directed research in the fields of bioengineer-

ing and environmental health. Limited to BE
students.
Staff
318
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering/Course 20

20
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied by 5.12 and 18.03 in
the Course 20 Program] 2
Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 20.109] 1
PLUS Course 20 Program Units

Required Core Subjects 159

or
Physics II (GIR)
5.12 Organic Chemistry, 12, REST; Chemistry (GIR)
20.109 Laboratory Fundamentals in Biological Engineering, 15, LAB, CI‑M; Biology (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), 6.0002,
18.03; 20.110*
6.0001 Introduction to Computer Science Programming in Python, 6(1)
or
7.06 Cell Biology, 12; 7.03, 7.05
20.310J Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Biomechanics, 12; 2.370*, 18.03*, Biology (GIR)
20.320 Analysis of Biomolecular and Cellular Systems, 12; 20.110, 18.03, 6.0002; 5.07
20.330J Fields, Forces, and Flows in Biological Systems, 12; Physics II (GIR); 20.320*
20.309J Instrumentation and Measurement for Biological Systems, 12; Biology (GIR), Physics II (GIR), 6.0002,
18.03, 20.330; 20.310*; or permission of instructor
20.380 Biological Engineering Design, 12, CI‑M; 7.06, 20.309
Restricted Electives (Tracks TBD) 21–24

the GIRs. Every subject in the student’s Departmental Program will count toward one or the other, but not both.
Notes
(1)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

COURSE 21 HUMANITIES
To register for individual research or thesis in a

specific humanities section, see the end of the Bachelor of Science in Humanities/Course 21
section’s subject listing below.
21.THT Humanities Pre-Thesis Tutorial General Institute Requirements (GIRs)(1) Subjects

Prereq: As specified for particular field
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [all but two Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
U (Fall, Spring) Distribution subjects can be satisfied by subjects in the Departmental Program] 8
Units arranged Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement 2
Definition of and early-stage work on thesis
project leading to 21.ThU Undergraduate Thesis Communication Requirement  
in Humanities. Taken during the first term of the The program includes a Communication Requirement of 4 subjects:
student's two-term commitment to the thesis 2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI‑M).  
project. Student works closely with an individual
faculty tutor. Required for all students in Course PLUS Departmental Program Units
21, and those doing 21-E and 21-S degrees, for Subject names below are followed by credit units, and by prerequisites, if any (corequisites in italics).
whom the thesis is a degree requirement. Restricted Electives 126–162
Consult D. K. Fitzgerald German  
Eight elective subjects in the field (which may include a pre-thesis and a thesis), plus a four-subject cluster(2)  
21.THU Undergraduate Thesis in Humanities To satisfy the requirement that students complete two Communication Intensive subjects in the major,
Prereq: 21.ThT students must take 21F.406 and 21F.407. Registration for 21F.406 and 21F.407 must be simultaneous with
one of 21F.409, 21F.410, 21F.412, 21F.414, 21F.415, 21F.416, or 21F.420.  
U (Fall, Spring)
Units arranged Major Departures  
The restricted electives for the major departure fields are determined in consultation with the faculty advisor
in the chosen field. Major departures are available in American Studies, Ancient and Medieval Studies, Asian
and Asian Diaspora Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, Russian and Eurasian Studies, Theater Arts, and
Completion of work on the senior major thesis Women’s and Gender Studies.
under supervision of a faculty tutor. Includes  
Each major departure program must include two Communication Intensive major subjects, usually chosen
oral presentation of thesis progress early in the
from the subjects designated as CI‑M for major programs in adjacent disciplines. Students must designate CI-M
term, assembling and revising the final text, and subjects by petitioning the Subcommittee on the Communication Requirement.
meeting at the close with a committee of faculty
evaluators to discuss the successes and limita- Departmental Program Units That Also Satisfy the GIRs (54–72)
tions of the project. Required for most students
in Course 21 and those doing 21-E and 21-S
degrees. Total Units Beyond the GIRs Required for SB Degree 180
Consult D. K. Fitzgerald No subject can be counted both as part of the 17-subject GIRs and as part of the 180 units required beyond
21.UR Undergraduate Research in Humanities

Notes  
Prereq: None (1)
Only one subject used to meet the distribution element of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement
U (Fall, Spring) may be counted toward the humanities component of these degree programs.
Units arranged [P/D/F] The cluster is usually formed within a single second discipline of the humanities, arts, or social sciences. In spe‑
(2)
Can be repeated for credit cial cases, it may draw together subjects from different disciplines to form a coherent grouping.
21.URG Research in Humanities For an explanation of credit units, or hours, please refer to the online help of the MIT Subject Listing & Schedule,
Prereq: None
U (Fall, Spring)
Units arranged
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

project. For students in the Undergraduate
Research Opportunities Program.
Consult D. K. Fitzgerald
320
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Humanities and Engineering/Course 21E,
Bachelor of Science in Humanities and Science/Course 21S
General Institute Requirements (GIRs)(1) Subjects
21
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [all but two Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Distribution subjects can be satisfied by subjects in the Departmental Program] 8
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI‑M). Students must designate CI‑M
subjects by petitioning the Subcommittee on the Communication Requirement. Each 21E and 21S program
must include two CI‑M subjects. Normally, students are expected to complete one CI‑M from each area of
study, usually chosen from the subjects designated as CI‑M for the full major.

Restricted Electives
For the humanities component, one of the following (further details may be obtained from the
descriptions of programs in specific fields and the relevant field office):
American Studies(2) 81–102
Seven elective subjects (including two in history and two in literature), a pre-thesis tutorial, and a
thesis. Students may submit a request to the American Studies faculty advisor to substitute two
classes in lieu of the pre-thesis and thesis.
Ancient and Medieval Studies(2) 81–102
Seven elective subjects (should follow the general structure of the Ancient and Medieval Studies
Minor Program), a pre-thesis tutorial, and a thesis.
Anthropology 102–108
Nine subjects including 21A.00 or 21A.01, 21A.802, and 21A.852. An honors thesis may be done at
the invitation and approval of faculty.
Asian and Asian Diaspora Studies(2) 81–102
Seven elective subjects (should follow the general structure of the Asian and Asian Diaspora Studies
Minor program), a pre-thesis tutorial, and a thesis.
Comparative Media Studies 81–102
Eight CMS subjects, including 21L.011 or CMS.100, one mid-tier subject (CMS.400, CMS.403J,
CMS.405, or CMS.407), one capstone subject (21L.706 or CMS.701), and five CMS electives.
A pre-thesis tutorial (CMS.THT) and thesis (CMS.THU) may be substituted for one CMS elective.
Foreign Languages and Literatures (in French, German, or Spanish) 81–102
Nine elective subjects, which may include a pre-thesis and thesis, subject to faculty approval.
History 81–102
Seven elective subjects, a pre-thesis tutorial, and a thesis.
Latin American and Latino Studies(2) 81–102
Introduction to Latin American Studies (21F.084J/ 17.55J/ 21A.130J) plus six elective subjects
(including study in at least two disciplines and some work in Spanish or Portuguese language),
a pre-thesis tutorial and a thesis.
Literature 96
Eight elective subjects (including two seminars and subjects in three historical periods or
thematic complexes).
Music 96
Four subjects (21M.301, 21M.302, 21M.500, and one of the following: 21M.220, 21M.235, 21M.250,
or 21M.260), two terms of performance subjects, electives in two categories (usually theory/composition
and history/literature), and a third elective in any category (theory/composition, history/literature, or
two terms of performance).
Russian and Eurasian Studies(2, 3) 81–102
Seven elective subjects (including Russian language requirement), a pre-thesis tutorial, and a thesis.
Science, Technology, and Society (STS) 96–114
Eight subjects (including at least one STS Tier I subject, at least one Tier II subject, and STS.091),
plus a 6-unit pre-thesis tutorial and a 12-unit thesis.
Theater Arts(2, 3) 90–108
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Eight subjects (including Script Analysis, Theater Practicum, and Stagecraft), a pre-thesis tutorial,
and a thesis.
Women’s and Gender Studies(2) 81–102
Seven subjects (including WGS.101 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies), a pre-thesis
tutorial, and a thesis. Students may submit a request to the Women’s and Gender Studies director
to substitute two classes in lieu of the thesis and pre-thesis.
321 s u b j e c t s 2 1 .T H T t o 2 1 . U R G
H U M A N I T I E S
Writing: Creative 93–102

Seven subjects centered in creative or expository writing (one of these subjects is normally at the
introductory level, one may be chosen from a related field), a pre-thesis tutorial, and a thesis.
Writing: Digital Media 93–102
Three subjects in digital media (21W.764, 21W.765J, and 21W.785), a CI‑M subject in writing,
three related subjects from another department, a pre-thesis tutorial, and a thesis.
Writing: Science Writing 96–102
Six subjects in writing (including 21W.777, 21W.778, 21W.792, a subject in basic exposition, and a
subject in digital media), one approved science, technology, and society subject, a pre-thesis
tutorial, and a thesis.
And for the engineering/science component, one of the following:
For 21E 54–72
Six elective subjects restricted to one of the engineering curricula and approved by a faculty
member in the field.(1, 4)
For 21S 54–72
Six elective subjects restricted to one of the science curricula and approved by a faculty member
in the field.(1, 4)

Notes on 21E and 21S

As a matter of general Course 21 policy, subjects used to meet the General Institute Science Requirement,
(1)
the REST Requirement, and the Laboratory Requirement may not be included in the six-subject Engineering or
Science component of 21E or 21S degrees. Only one subject being used to meet the distribution element of the
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement may be counted toward the humanities component of these
degree programs.
American Studies, Ancient and Medieval Studies, Asian and Asian Diaspora Studies, Latin American and Latino
(2)
Studies, Russian and Eurasian Studies, Theater Arts, and Women’s and Gender Studies are also available as full
majors by special arrangement with the Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Russian language subjects beyond level IV are not offered at MIT, but may be taken at Harvard University or
(3)
Wellesley College through cross-registration.

When possible, the subject satisfying the Institute Laboratory Requirement and one of the subjects satisfying
(4)
the REST Requirement should be selected from this same curriculum, in addition to the regular requirement.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
322
COURSE 21A ANTHROPOLOGY
The anthropology subjects described below C U LT U R E A N D I D E N T I T Y 21A.104 Memory, Culture, and Forgetting
are grouped within eight areas: Core Subjects; (Subject meets with 21A.119)
Culture and Identity; Religion and Belief; Global 21A.101J Identity and Difference Prereq: None
Health; Environment, Development, and Conflict; (Same subject as WGS.170J) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Science, Technology, and Media; Cross-cultural Prereq: None Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
Dialog and Investigations; and Independent Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 2-0-7 HASS-S
Study, Special Subjects, and Thesis. Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Introduces scholarly debates about the socio-
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H cultural practices through which individuals
Examines several theoretical perspectives on and societies create, sustain, recall, and erase
CORE SUBJECTS memories. Emphasis is given to the history of
human identity and focuses on processes of
creating categories of acceptable and devi- knowledge, construction of memory, the role of
21A.00 Introduction to Anthropology: authorities in shaping memory, and how societ-
ant identities; how identities are formed, how
Comparing Human Cultures ies decide on whose versions of memory are
behaviors are labelled, and how people enter
Prereq: None more "truthful" and "real." Other topics include
deviant roles and worlds; and responses to
U (Spring) how memory works in the human brain, memory
differences and strategies for coping with these
3-0-9 HASS-S and trauma, amnesia, memory practices in
responses. Describes how identity and differ-
Through the comparative study of different ence are inescapably linked. Enrollment limited. the sciences, false memory, sites of memory,
cultures, anthropology explores fundamental J. Jackson and the commodification of memory. Students
questions about what it means to be human. taking graduate version complete additional
Seeks to understand how culture shapes societ- 21A.102 Ethnic and National Identity assignments.
ies, from the smallest island in the South Pacific Prereq: None M. Buyandelger
to the largest Asian metropolis, and affects the Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
way institutions work, from scientific labora- Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 21A.111J Rethinking the Family, Sex, and
tories to Christian mega-churches. Provides a 3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H Gender
framework for analyzing diverse facets of human (Same subject as WGS.172J)
An introduction to the cross-cultural study of Prereq: None
experience, such as gender, ethnicity, language,
ethnic and national identity. Students explore Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
politics, economics, and art.
the history of nationalism, focusing on ideolo- Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
Staff
gies about the nation-state, and look at the 3-0-9 HASS-S
ways gender, religious and racial identities
21A.01 How Culture Works Cross-cultural case studies introduce students
intersect with ethnic and national ones. Ethnic
Prereq: None to the anthropological study of the social institu-
conflict is examined, along with the emergence
U (Fall) tions and symbolic meanings of family, gender,
of social movements based on identity, in
3-0-9 HASS-S and sexuality. Investigates the different forms
particular indigenous rights movements and
Introduces diverse meanings and uses of the the ways culture can become highly politicized. families and households take and considers
concept of culture with historical and contem- Finally, students discuss the effects of globaliza- their social, emotional, and economic dynam-
porary examples from scholarship and popular tion, migration, and transnational institutions. ics. Analyzes how various expectations for,
media around the globe. Includes first-hand Enrollment limited. and experiences of, family life are rooted in or
observations, synthesized histories and ethnog- J. Jackson challenged by particular conceptions of gender
raphies, quantitative representations, and visual and sexuality. Addresses questions surround-
and fictionalized accounts of human experi- 21A.103J The Science of Race, Sex, and Gender ing what it means to be a "man" or a "woman,"
ences. Students conduct empirical research on (Same subject as STS.046J, WGS.225J) as well as a family member, in different social
cultural differences through the systematic ob- Prereq: None contexts.
servation of human interaction, employ methods Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered H. Paxson
of interpretative analysis, and practice convinc- Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
ing others of the accuracy of their findings. 3-0-9 HASS-S
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
H. Paxson, M. Vidart-Delgado
See description under subject WGS.225J.
A. Sur, S. Helmreich
323 subjects 21A.00 to 21A.111J

21A.119 Memory, Culture, and Forgetting 21A.130J Introduction to Latin American Studies 21A.142J Japanese Literature and Cinema
A N T H R O P O L O G Y
(Subject meets with 21A.104) (Same subject as 17.55J, 21F.084J) (Same subject as 21F.065J)
Prereq: None Prereq: None (Subject meets with 21F.593)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall) Prereq: None
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered U (Spring)
3-0-9 3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
Introduces scholarly debates about the socio- See description under subject 17.55J. See description under subject 21F.065J.
cultural practices through which individuals R. Bateson J. Cullen
and societies create, sustain, recall, and erase
memories. Emphasis is given to the history of 21A.140J Cultures of East Asia 21A.143J Japanese Popular Culture
knowledge, construction of memory, the role of (Same subject as 21F.047J) (Same subject as 21F.039J)
authorities in shaping memory, and how societ- Prereq: None (Subject meets with 21F.591)
ies decide on whose versions of memory are Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: None
more "truthful" and "real." Other topics include Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
how memory works in the human brain, memory 3-0-9 HASS-S Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
and trauma, amnesia, memory practices in the 3-0-9 HASS-H
Explores diverse cultures, everyday experiences,
sciences, false memory, sites of memory, and
and political economies in East Asian countries, See description under subject 21F.039J.
the commodification of memory. Students taking
such as China, Japan, Korea, and Singapore, Staff
with additional examples from the surrounding
ments.
regions. Examines the different ways people 21A.150 Teaching and Learning: Cross-Cultural
M. Buyandelger
in these regions experience and understand Perspectives
globalization, as well as the changing structures Prereq: None
21A.120 American Dream: Exploring Class in
of kinship and family, work and organizational U (Fall)
the US
culture, media, consumption, and the role of 3-0-9 HASS-S
Prereq: None
government. Readings cover ethnographic
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Explores the diverse ways that people teach
studies of the world’s largest seafood market in
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) and learn in different countries, disciplines, and
Tokyo, the effect of the Asian financial crisis on
3-0-9 HASS-S subcultures (computer gamers, magicians, jazz
South Korea, the role of science in formulating
musicians, etc.). Compares schooling to other
Americans have historically preferred to think of China's one child policy and its economic and
forms of knowledge transmission, from initia-
the United States in classless terms, as a land social implications, and the state and ethnic
tion and apprenticeship to recent innovations
of economic opportunity equally open to all. Yet, diversity in Singapore.
in online education. Students discuss various
social class remains a central fault line in the US. M. Buyandelger
learning theories and apply them to a variety
Subject explores the experiences and under-
of in-class activities using qualitative methods
standings of class among Americans positioned 21A.141J Images of Asian Women: Dragon
to conduct original research on topics of their
at different points along the US social spectrum. Ladies and Lotus Blossoms
choice. Limited to 15.
Considers a variety of classic frameworks for (Same subject as 21F.048J, WGS.274J)
G. Jones
analyzing social class and uses memoirs, novels Prereq: None
and ethnographies to gain a sense of how class Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
21A.155 Food, Culture, and Politics
is experienced in daily life and how it intersects Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
Prereq: None
with other forms of social difference such as race 3-0-9 HASS-S
U (Spring)
and gender.
Explores some of the forces and mechanisms 3-0-9 HASS-S
C. Walley
through which stereotypes are built and per-
Explores connections between what we eat
petuated. In particular, examines stereotypes
21A.125J Black Matters: Introduction to Black and who we are through cross-cultural study of
associated with Asian women in colonial, nation-
Studies how personal identities and social groups are
alist, state-authoritarian, and global/diasporic
(Same subject as 24.912J, 21H.106J, 21L.008J, formed via food production, preparation, and
narratives about gender and power. Students
21W.741J, WGS.190J) consumption. Organized around critical discus-
read ethnography, fiction, and history, and view
Prereq: None sion of what makes “good” food good (healthy,
films to examine the politics and circumstances
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered authentic, ethical, etc.). Uses anthropological
that create and perpetuate the representation of
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) and literary classics as well as recent writing and
Asian women as dragon ladies, lotus blossoms,
3-0-9 HASS-A, HASS-H; CI-H films on the politics of food and agriculture.
despotic tyrants, desexualized servants, and
H. Paxson
See description under subject 24.912J. docile subordinates. Students are introduced to
Staff debates about Orientalism, gender, and power.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
M. Buyandelger
324
RELIGION AND BELIEF G L O B A L H E A LT H cal tradition from anthropological, feminist,
C O U R S E
legal, religious, and cross-cultural theorists.
21A.200 Magic, Science, and Religion 21A.300 Practicum in Global Health and E. C. James
Prereq: None Development
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered (Subject meets with 21A.329) 21A.303J The Anthropology of Biology
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Prereq: None (Same subject as STS.060J)
21A
3-0-9 HASS-S U (Fall) Prereq: None
3-3-6 HASS-S Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Explores the origins of magic, science, and Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
religion as forms of belief within and across Provides training for students to critically 3-0-9 HASS-S
cultures. Addresses the place of rationality and analyze the relationship between "health" and
belief in competing sociocultural theories, with "development." Draws upon the theory and Applies the tools of anthropology to examine
a focus on analyzing modern perspectives. methods of medical anthropology, social medi- biology in the age of genomics, biotechno-
Examines how cases of overlap between magic, cine, public health, and development to track logical enterprise, biodiversity conservation,
science, and religion raise new questions about how culture, history, and political economy influ- pharmaceutical bioprospecting, and synthetic
modernity and human nature. ence health and disease in global communities. biology. Examines such social concerns such as
G. Jones Students work in teams to formulate research bioterrorism, genetic modification, and cloning.
questions, and collect and analyze qualitative Offers an anthropological inquiry into how the
21A.201J The Supernatural in Music, Literature data in clinical and community settings in the substances and explanations of biology—eco-
and Culture greater Boston area, in order to design effective logical, organismic, cellular, molecular, genetic,
(Same subject as 21L.013J, 21M.013J) development interventions aimed at reduc- informatic—are changing. Examines such arti-
Prereq: None ing health disparities in the US and abroad. facts as cell lines, biodiversity databases, and
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Students taking graduate version complete artificial life models, and using primary sources
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) additional assignments. in biology, social studies of the life sciences,
3-0-9 HASS-A, HASS-H; CI-H E. C. James and literary and cinematic materials, asks how
we might answer Erwin Schrodinger's 1944
See description under subject 21M.013J. question, "What Is Life?", today.
21A.301 Disease and Health: Culture, Society,
C. Shadle, M. Fuller S. Helmreich
and Ethics
Prereq: None
21A.203 Anthropology through Speculative 21A.304J Reproductive Politics and
Fiction Technologies
Prereq: None (Same subject as WGS.175J)
3-0-9 HASS-S
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Examines how medicine is practiced cross-
U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-S culturally, with particular emphasis on Western
biomedicine. Analyzes medical practice as a
Examines how anthropology and speculative 3-0-9 HASS-S
cultural system, focusing on the human, as
fiction (SF) each explore ideas about culture and Examines through comparative case studies how
opposed to the biological, side of things. Also
society, technology, morality, and life in "other" cultural, moral, and political values give mean-
considers how people in different cultures think
worlds. Investigates this convergence of interest ing to human reproductive events and inform
of disease, health, body, and mind. Enrollment
through analysis of SF in print, film, and other people's uses of medical technologies. Focuses
limited.
media. Covers traditional and contemporary on how technological mediations of fertility,
J. Jackson
anthropological themes, including first contact; pregnancy and birth (e.g., contraception, abor-
gift exchange; gender, marriage, and kinship; tion, in vitro fertilization, prenatal testing, etc.)
21A.302J Dilemmas in Biomedical Ethics:
law, morality, and cultural relativism; religion; offer opportunities for the formation of gender
Playing God or Doing Good?
race and embodiment; politics, violence, and and kinship, the reproduction of social inequali-
(Same subject as WGS.271J)
war; medicine, healing, and consciousness; ties, and the implementation of national popula-
Prereq: None
technology and environment. tion and international development agendas.
E. C. James, S. Helmreich Considers how bioethical evaluation of repro-
3-0-9 HASS-S ductive technologies might take into account the
motivations and experiences of actual users.
An introduction to the cross-cultural study of H. Paxson
biomedical ethics. Examines moral founda-
tions of the science and practice of western
21A.306 Culture, Embodiment, and the Senses
biomedicine through case studies of abortion,
Prereq: None
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
contraception, cloning, organ transplantation

and other issues. Evaluates challenges that
new medical technologies pose to the practice
3-0-9 HASS-S
and availability of medical services around the
globe, and to cross-cultural ideas of kinship and Examines historical and cross-cultural debates
personhood. Discusses critiques of the biomedi- about the relationship between mind, brain,
emotion, and behavior; memory and recall;
325 subjects 21A.119 to 21A.306

sensory experience; and illness and healing. ries of, and meanings given to, international 21A.415J Energy Decisions, Markets, and
Assesses cultural traditions that challenge scien- development as well as the social organization Policies
tific interpretations of experience arising from of aid agencies and projects. Follows examples (Same subject as 11.161J, 14.43J, 15.031J,
western philosophical and physiological mod- of specific projects in various parts of the world. 17.397J)
els. Explores how experience itself is culturally Examples: water projects for pastorialists in Prereq: 14.01, 15.016, or permission of
mediated, interpreted, and elaborated within Africa, factory development in Southeast Asia, instructor
symbolic, political, and other fields. and international nature parks in Indonesia. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
E. C. James Enrollment limited. Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
C. Walley 4-0-8 HASS-S
21A.319J History and Anthropology of Medicine
and Biology 21A.409J Ethics of Intervention
D. Lessard, R. Schmalensee, S. Silbey, C.
(Same subject as STS.330J) (Same subject as 11.238J)
Warshaw
21A.419J People and Other Animals
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
(Subject meets with 21A.411J, 21H.380J)
See description under subject STS.330J. An historical and cross-cultural study of the Prereq: None
S. Helmreich logics and practices of intervention: the ways Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
that individuals, institutions, and governments Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
21A.329 Practicum in Global Health and identify conditions of need or states of emer- 2-0-10
Development gency within and across borders that require a
(Subject meets with 21A.300) response. Examines when a response is viewed
H. Ritvo
Prereq: None as obligatory, when is it deemed unnecessary,
G (Fall) and by whom; when the intercession is consid-
21A.429J Environmental Conflict and Social
3-3-6 ered fulfilled; and the rationales or assumptions
Change
that are employed in assessing interventions.
Provides training for students to critically (Same subject as STS.320J)
Theories of the state, globalization, and hu-
analyze the relationship between "health" and Prereq: Permission of instructor
manitarianism; power, policy, and institutions;
"development." Draws upon the theory and Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
gender, race, and ethnicity; and law, ethics, and
methods of medical anthropology, social medi- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
morality are examined.
cine, public health, and development to track 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
E. C. James
how culture, history, and political economy influ-
Explores the complex interrelationships among
ence health and disease in global communities.
21A.410 Environmental Struggles humans and natural environments, focusing on
Students work in teams to formulate research
Prereq: None non-western parts of the world in addition to
questions, and collect and analyze qualitative
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Europe and the United States. Use of environ-
data in clinical and community settings in the
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) mental conflict to draw attention to competing
greater Boston area, in order to design effective
3-0-9 HASS-S understandings and uses of "nature" as well as
development interventions aimed at reduc-
the local, national and transnational power re-
ing health disparities in the US and abroad. Offers an international perspective on the
lationships in which environmental interactions
Students taking graduate version complete environment. Using environmental conflict to
are embedded. In addition to utilizing a range of
additional assignments. consider the stakes that groups in various parts
theoretical perspectives, subject draws upon a
E. C. James of the world have in nature, while also explor-
series of ethnographic case studies of environ-
ing how ecological and social dynamics interact
mental conflicts in various parts of the world.
and change over time, subject considers such
C. Walley
E N V I R O N M E N T, controversial environmental issues as: nuclear
D E V E LO P M E N T, contamination in Eastern Europe; genetic bio-
21A.439J Food and Power
AND CONFLICT prospecting in Mexico; toxic run-off in the rural
US; the Bhopal accident in India; and the impact
21A.400 The Stakes of International of population growth in the Third World.
G (Spring)
Development C. Walley
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 21A.411J People and Other Animals
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) (Same subject as 21H.380J) See description under subject STS.429J.
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H (Subject meets with 21A.419J, 21H.980J) H. Paxson
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: None
Offers an anthropological perspective on inter- Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
national development. Students consider de- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
velopment, not in policy or technical terms, but 2-0-10 HASS-S
through its social and political dynamics and its
impacts on daily life. Examines the various histo- See description under subject 21H.380J.
H. Ritvo
326
21A.442J Violence, Human Rights, and Justice legal services. Investigates emerging issues in from Victorian London to anything-goes Las Ve-
C O U R S E
(Same subject as WGS.270J) the relationship between institutions of law and gas. Discussions and readings organized around
Prereq: None science. three questions: what cultural effects and risks
U (Fall) S. Silbey follow from treating biology as technology; how
3-0-9 HASS-S computers have changed the way we think about
21A.459 Seminar in Readings on Law and ourselves and others; and how politics are built
21A
An examination of the problem of mass violence
Society into our infrastructures. Explores the forces
and oppression in the contemporary world, and
(Subject meets with 11.163J, 17.249J, 21A.455J) behind technological and cultural change; how
of the concept of human rights as a defense
Prereq: Permission of instructor technological and cultural artifacts are under-
against such abuse. Explores questions of
G (Fall) stood and used by different communities; and
cultural relativism, race, gender and ethnic-
Not offered regularly; consult department whether, in what ways, and for whom technol-
ity. Examines case studies from war crimes
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ogy has produced a better world. Limited to 40.
tribunals, truth commissions, anti-terrorist
S. Helmreich, H. Paxson
policies and other judicial attempts to redress Explores the historical and contemporary litera-
state-sponsored wrongs. Considers whether the ture, theoretical and empirical, tracking the roles
21A.501J Art, Craft, Science
human rights framework effectively promotes of law in society as a common yet distinctive as-
the rule of law in modern societies. Students pect of everyday life. Focuses on law as a social
Prereq: None
debate moral positions and address ideas of institution, a system, and as a feature of popular
moral relativism. culture. Highlights the relationship between the
E. C. James internal logic of legal devices and economic, po-
3-0-9 HASS-S
litical and social processes and change. Empha-
Credit cannot also be received for 21A.509,
21A.445J Slavery and Human Trafficking in the sizes law as a practical resource, a mechanism
STS.474
21st Century for handling a wide range of unspecified social
(Same subject as WGS.272J) issues, problems, and conflicts, and at the same Examines how people learn, practice, and
Prereq: None time, as a set of limited although shared repre- evaluate traditional and contemporary craft
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered sentations and aspirations. techniques. Social science theories of design,
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) S. Silbey embodiment, apprenticeship learning, skill,
3-0-9 HASS-S labor, expertise, and tacit knowledge are used
21A.461 What Is Capitalism? to explore distinctions among art, craft, and
Explores the issue of human trafficking for
Prereq: None science. Also discusses the commoditization
forced labour and sexual slavery, focusing on its
U (Fall) of craft into market goods, collectible art, and
representation in recent scholarly accounts and
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H tourism industries. Ethnographic and historical
advocacy as well as in other media. Ethno-
case studies include textiles, Shaker furniture,
graphic and fictional readings along with media Introduces academic debates on the nature of
glassblowing, quilting, cheesemaking, industrial
analysis help to develop a contextualized and capitalism, drawing upon the ideas of scholars
design, home and professional cooking, factory
comparative understanding of the phenomena as diverse as Adam Smith and Karl Marx. Exam-
and laboratory work, CAD/CAM. Demonstrations,
in both past and present contexts. Examines the ines anthropological studies of how contempo-
optional field trips, and/or hands-on craft proj-
wide range of factors and agents that enable rary capitalism plays out in people's daily lives
ects may be included. Students taking graduate
these practices, such as technology, cultural in a range of geographic and social settings, and
practices, social and economic conditions, implications for how we understand capitalism
H. Paxson
and the role of governments and international today. Settings range from Wall Street invest-
organizations. Discusses the analytical, moral ment banks to auto assembly plants, from family
21A.502 Fun and Games: Cross-Cultural
and methodological questions of researching, businesses to consumer shopping malls. Enroll-
Perspectives
writing, and representing trafficking and slavery. ment limited.
Prereq: None
M. Buyandelger C. Walley
21A.455J Law and Society
3-0-9 HASS-S
(Same subject as 11.163J, 17.249J) S C I E N C E , T E C H N O L O G Y,
(Subject meets with 21A.459) AND MEDIA Considers the cultural organization of play in
Prereq: None different communities and societies. Explores
U (Fall) 21A.500J Technology and Culture why all people play, how different cultures ex-
Not offered regularly; consult department (Same subject as STS.075J) perience fun, and what particular games mean,
3-0-9 HASS-S Prereq: None if anything. Surveys major theories of play in
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered relation to a variety of play phenomena, such as
Studies legal reasoning, types of law and legal
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) jokes, video games, children’s fantasies, sports,
systems, and relationship of law to social class
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
2-0-7 HASS-S and entertainment spectacles. As a final project,

and social change. Emphasizes the profession
students develop their own case study.
and practice of law, including legal education, Examines the intersections of technology, G. Jones
stratification within the bar, and the politics of culture, and politics in a variety of social and
historical settings ranging from 19th-century
factories to 21st-century techno dance floors,
327 subjects 21A.319J to 21A.502

21A.503J Language and Technology sound recording, and the globalized travel of craft projects may be included. Students taking
(Same subject as 24.913J, STS.070J) these technologies. Questions of sound owner- graduate version complete additional assign-
Prereq: None ship, property, authorship, and copyright in the ments.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered digital age are also addressed. H. Paxson
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) S. Helmreich
3-0-9 HASS-S 21A.519J Resonance: Sonic Experience, Science,
21A.506 The Business of Politics: A View of and Art (New)
Examines cultural impact of communication
Latin America (Same subject as 4.649J)
technologies, from basic literacy to cell phones,
Prereq: None (Subject meets with 4.648J, 21A.507J)
and computer-based social networks on patterns
of verbal interaction. Introduces theories and
3-0-9 HASS-S G (Fall)
methods of linguistic anthropology pertinent to
3-0-9
technologies that make it possible for people Examines the birth and international expansion
to communicate across distances in space and of an American industry of political marketing See description under subject 4.649J.
time. Students develop their own research with an emphasis on Latin America. Focuses S. Helmreich, C. Jones
projects exploring the cultural dimensions of attention on the cultural processes, sociopoliti-
technologically enhanced communication. cal contexts and moral utopias that shape the 21A.550J DV Lab: Documenting Science through
G. Jones practice of political marketing in the US and in Video and New Media
different Latin American countries. By looking (Same subject as STS.064J)
21A.504J Cultures of Computing at the debates and expert practices at the core Prereq: None
(Same subject as STS.086J, WGS.276J) of the business of politics, explores how the Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Prereq: None "universal" concept of democracy is interpreted Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered and reworked through space and time. Examines 3-3-12 HASS-S
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) how different cultural groups experimenting
Introductory exploration of documentary film
3-0-9 HASS-S with political marketing understand the role of
theory and production, focusing on documen-
citizens in a democracy.
Examines computers anthropologically, as taries about science, engineering, and related
M. Vidart-Delgado
artifacts revealing the social orders and cultural fields. Students engage in digital video produc-
practices that create them. Students read classic tion as well as social and media analysis of
21A.507J Resonance: Sonic Experience, Science,
texts in computer science along with cultural science documentaries. Readings drawn from
and Art (New)
analyses of computing history and contemporary social studies of science as well as from docu-
configurations. Explores the history of automata, mentary film theory. Uses documentary video
(Subject meets with 4.649J, 21A.519J)
automation and capitalist manufacturing; making as a tool to explore the worlds of science
Prereq: None
cybernetics and WWII operations research; and engineering, as well as a tool for thinking
U (Fall)
artificial intelligence and gendered subjectivity; analytically about media itself and the social
3-0-9 HASS-A
robots, cyborgs, and artificial life; creation and worlds in which science is embedded. Class in-
commoditization of the personal computer; the See description under subject 4.648J. cludes a lab component devoted to digital video
growth of the Internet as a military, academic, S. Helmreich, C. Jones production in addition to class time. Enrollment
and commercial project; hackers and gamers; limited.
technobodies and virtual sociality. Emphasis is 21A.509J Art, Craft, Science C. Walley, C. Boebel
placed on how ideas about gender and other (Same subject as STS.474J)
social differences shape labor practices, models Prereq: None 21A.551J Advanced DV Lab: Documenting
of cognition, hacking culture, and social media. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Science through Video and New Media
S. Helmreich Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) (Same subject as STS.068J)
3-0-9 Prereq: 21A.550 or permission of instructor
21A.505J The Anthropology of Sound Credit cannot also be received for 21A.501, Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
(Same subject as STS.065J) STS.074 Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
Examines how people learn, practice, and
U (Spring)
evaluate traditional and contemporary craft Advanced exploration of documentary film the-
techniques. Social science theories of design, ory and production that offers a social scientific
3-0-9 HASS-S
embodiment, apprenticeship learning, skill, perspective on documentaries about science,
Credit cannot also be received for CMS.407
labor, expertise, and tacit knowledge are used engineering, and related fields. Student work
Examines the ways humans experience sound to explore distinctions among art, craft, and focuses on final digital video projects. Discus-
and how perceptions and technologies of sound science. Also discusses the commoditization sion and readings tailored to the questions and
emerge from cultural, economic, and historical of craft into market goods, collectible art, and issues raised by specific student projects; labs
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
worlds. Consider how the sound/noise bound- tourism industries. Ethnographic and historical focus on the technical skills required to com-
ary has been imagined, created, and modeled case studies include textiles, Shaker furniture, plete more advanced work. Enrollment limited.
across sociocultural and scientific contexts. glassblowing, quilting, cheesemaking, industrial C. Walley, C. Boebel
Learn how environmental, linguistic, and musi- design, home and professional cooking, factory
cal sounds are construed cross-culturally as well and laboratory work, CAD/CAM. Demonstra-
as the rise of telephony, architectural acoustics, tions, optional field trips, and/or hands-on
328
C R O S S - C U LT U R A L D I A L O G 21A.819J Qualitative Research Methods 21A.852 Seminar in Anthropological Theory
C O U R S E
AND INVESTIGATIONS (Same subject as 15.349J) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor U (Fall)
21A.801J Cross-Cultural Investigations: G (Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-S
Technology and Development 3-6-3
Focuses on core issues and approaches in
(Same subject as EC.702J, STS.071J)
21A
Training in the design and practice of qualita- anthropological theory and method. Studies
(Subject meets with EC.792J, 21A.839J, tive research. Organized around illustrative theoretical frameworks for the analysis and
STS.481J) texts, class exercises, and student projects. integration of material from other subjects in
Prereq: None Topics include the process of gaining access to cultural anthropology. Reading and discus-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered and participating in the social worlds of others; sion of classics of anthropological theory and
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) techniques of observation, fieldnote-taking, contemporary critiques. Students prepare and
3-0-9 HASS-S researcher self-monitoring and reflection; present analyses of texts. Preference to Anthro-
Enhances cross-cultural understanding through methods of inductive analysis of qualitative data pology majors and minors.
discussion of practical, ethical, and episte- including conceptual coding, grounded theory, Staff
mological issues in conducting social science and narrative analysis. Discussion of research
and applied research in foreign countries or ethics, the politics of fieldwork, modes of vali- 21A.859J Social Theory and Analysis
unfamiliar communities. Includes research dating researcher accounts, and styles of writing (Same subject as STS.250J)
practicum to help students develop interview- up qualitative field research. Prereq: None
ing, participant-observation, and other qualita- G. Jones G (Fall)
tive research skills, as well as critical discussion 3-0-9
of case studies. Open to all interested students, 21A.829J Ethnography
Major theorists and theoretical schools since the
but intended particularly for those planning (Same subject as STS.360J)
late 19th century. Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Bour-
to undertake exploratory research or applied Prereq: Permission of instructor; Coreq: 21A.859
dieu, Levi-Strauss, Geertz, Foucault, Gramsci,
work abroad. Students taking graduate version Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
and others. Key terms, concepts, and debates.
complete additional assignments. Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
S. Helmreich
C. Walley 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
See description under subject STS.360J.

21A.802 Seminar in Ethnography and Fieldwork M. Fischer I N D E P E N D E N T S T U D Y,
SPECIAL SUBJECTS,
U (Spring) 21A.839J Cross-Cultural Investigations: AND THESIS
3-0-9 HASS-S Technology and Development
Introduction to ethnographic practices: the (Same subject as EC.792J, STS.481J) 21A.901 Independent Study in Anthropology
study of and communicating about culture. Sub- (Subject meets with EC.702J, 21A.801J, Prereq: Two subjects in Anthropology
ject provides instruction and practice in writing, STS.071J) U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
revision of fieldnotes, and a final paper. Prefer- Prereq: None Units arranged
ence to Anthropology majors and minors. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Can be repeated for credit
Staff Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
3-0-9 Opportunity for independent study, guided
research, practicum, or field work under regular
21A.809 Designing Empirical Research in the Enhances cross-cultural understanding through supervision by a faculty member. Projects
Social Sciences discussion of practical, ethical, and episte- require prior approval of the instructor and Head
(Subject meets with 15.347) mological issues in conducting social science of the Anthropology Program. Normal maximum
Prereq: Permission of instructor and applied research in foreign countries or is 6 units; exceptional 9- or 12-unit projects
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered unfamiliar communities. Includes research occasionally approved. HASS credit awarded
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) practicum to help students develop interview- only by individual petition to the Subcommittee
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ing, participant-observation, and other qualita- on the HASS Requirement; minimum of 9 units
Foundations of good empirical research in the tive research skills, as well as critical discussion required for HASS credit.
social sciences. Introduction to the basic as- of case studies. Open to all interested students, Consult Program Head
sumptions and underlying logic of both qualita- but intended particularly for those planning
tive and quantitative methodologies. Explores to undertake exploratory research or applied 21A.902 Independent Study in Anthropology
a variety of approaches to research design, work abroad. Students taking graduate version Prereq: Two subjects in Anthropology
evaluates the products of empirical research, complete additional assignments. U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
and practices several common techniques. Dis- C. Walley Units arranged
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
cusses several major theoretical paradigms used Can be repeated for credit
as interpretive frameworks for social science
Opportunity for independent study, guided
research. Students develop a proposal for their
research, practicum, or field work under regular
own research project.
supervision by a faculty member. Projects
S. Silbey
require prior approval of the instructor and Head
of the Anthropology Program. Normal maximum
329 subjects 21A.503J to 21A.902

is 6 units; exceptional 9- or 12-unit projects 21A.THT Anthropology Pre-Thesis Tutorial
occasionally approved. HASS credit awarded Prereq: None

only by individual petition to the Subcommittee U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
on the HASS Requirement; minimum of 9 units Units arranged
required for HASS credit. Can be repeated for credit
Consult Program Head
Students writing a thesis work with an advi-
sor to develop research topics, review relevant
21A.929 Graduate Independent Study
research and scholarship, frame research
Prereq: None
questions, choose an appropriate methodology
for data collection and analysis, and draft the
Units arranged
introductory and methodology sections of their
theses. Includes substantial practice in writing
(with revision) and oral presentations.
Prereq: None
Units arranged
21A.THU Undergraduate Thesis in Anthropology
Prereq: 21A.ThT
Prereq: None
Units arranged
Units arranged
Can be repeated for credit Completion of work on the senior major thesis
under supervision of a faculty thesis advisor.
Opportunity for study or projects at an advanced
Includes oral presentation of thesis progress
level with an Anthropology faculty member.
early in the term, assembling and revising the
final text, and a final meeting with a committee
of faculty evaluators to discuss the successes
21A.950 Teaching Anthropology
and limitations of the project.
Prereq: None
Staff
G (Fall, Spring)
21A.UR Undergraduate Research
Prereq: None
For qualified graduate students serving as either U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
a teaching assistant or instructor for subjects in Units arranged [P/D/F]
Anthropology. Enrollment limited by availability Can be repeated for credit
of suitable teaching assignments. 21A.URG Undergraduate Research
Staff Prereq: None
21A.S01, 21A.S02 Special Subject in Units arranged
Anthropology Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: None
Units arranged
Seminar or lecture on a topic in anthropology Staff
Staff
21A.S10, 21A.S11 Special Graduate Subject in

Anthropology
Prereq: None
Units arranged
Seminar or lecture on a topic in anthropology

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Staff
330
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Anthropology/Course 21A

21A
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [three subjects may be satisfied by subjects

21A.00 Introduction to Anthropology: Comparing Human Cultures, 12, HASS‑S
21A.01 How Culture Works, 12, HASS‑S
21A.802 Seminar in Ethnography and Fieldwork, 12, HASS‑S, CI‑M *
21A.852 Seminar in Anthropological Theory, 12, HASS‑S, CI‑M *

A coherent program of eight anthropology subjects which may include a pre-thesis tutorial and a thesis.
The decision to write a thesis is made in consultation between the student and advisor.

Notes
*Prerequisites and corequisites are listed in the subject description.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
331 subjects 21A.929 to 21A.URG

COURSE 21F GLOBAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGES
For subjects in English Language Studies, see studies. Topics include understanding the rela- 21F.030J Introduction to East Asian Cultures:
21F.217–21F.233. tionship between communication and culture, From Zen to K-Pop
differences in verbal and non-verbal communica- (Same subject as WGS.236J)
tion styles, barriers to intercultural communica- (Subject meets with 21F.193)
STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL tion, modes of specific cross-cultural commu- Prereq: None
LITERATURES AND nication activities (argumentation, negotiation, Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
C U LT U R E S conflict resolution) and intercultural adjustment. Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Case studies explore specific ways of communi- 3-0-9 HASS-H
Studies in International Literatures and Cultures cating in Asian and European cultures. Graduate
Examines traditional forms of East Asian culture
make various modes of intercultural discourse students are expected to complete additional
(including literature, art, performance, food,
available in English. Those subjects that deal assignments. Taught in English.
and religion) as well as contemporary forms of
with works from more than one nation give J. Dunphy
popular culture (film, pop music, karaoke, and
students the opportunity to do work in compara- manga). Covers China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and
tive studies. A significant number of subjects 21F.022J International Women’s Voices
Hong Kong, with an emphasis on China. Consid-
also allow students to study works from a single (Same subject as 21L.048J, WGS.141J)
ers women's culture, as well as the influence and
country. Prereq: None
presence of Asian cultural expressions in the US.
U (Spring)
Uses resources in the Boston area, including the
21F.011 Topics in Indian Popular Culture 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
MFA, the Children's Museum, and the Sackler
Prereq: None See description under subject 21L.048J. collection at Harvard. Taught in English.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered M. Resnick E. Teng
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H 21F.024J The Linguistic Study of Bilingualism 21F.036J Advertising and Media: Comparative
Can be repeated for credit (Same subject as 24.906J) Perspectives
Overview of Indian popular culture over the last Prereq: 24.900 (Same subject as CMS.356J)
two decades, through a variety of material such U (Fall) (Subject meets with 21F.190, CMS.888)
as popular fiction, music, television and Bombay 3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H Prereq: None
cinema. Explores major themes and their repre- U (Spring)
sentations in relation to current social and politi- 3-0-9 HASS-H
S. Flynn
cal issues, elements of the formulaic masala Compares modern and contemporary advertis-
movie, music and melodrama, ideas of nostalgia 21F.027J Visualizing Japan in the Modern World ing culture in China, the US, and other emerging
and incumbent change in youth culture, and (Same subject as CMS.874J) markets. First half focuses on branding in the
questions of gender and sexuality in popular fic- (Subject meets with 21F.590) old media environment; second half introduces
tion. Taught in English. Enrollment limited. Prereq: None the changing practice of advertising in the new
A. Banerjee Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall) media environment. Topics include branding
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered and positioning, media planning, social media
21F.019 Communicating Across Cultures 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H campaigns, cause marketing 2.0, social TV, and
(Subject meets with 21F.021) mobility marketing. Required lab work includes
Prereq: None Studies how visual images shape the identity
interactive sessions in branding a team product
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered of peoples, cultures, and events in Japan. Uses
for the US (or a European country) and China
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) prototype digital projects as case studies to
markets. Taught in English. Students taking
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H introduce the conceptual and practical issues
21F.021 Communicating Across Cultures involved in "visualizing cultures." Projects look
ments.
(Subject meets with 21F.019) at American and Japanese graphics depicting
J. Wang
Prereq: None contacts between Japan and the West in the
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 19th and early 20th centuries. Taught in English.
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Enrollment limited.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3-0-9 S. Miyagawa
Examines a range of communication styles and

techniques resulting from different cultural
norms and traditions. Begins with a general
theoretical framework and then moves into case
332
21F.038 China in the News: The Untold Stories ity, caste conflict, the missing women, and the Focusing on the modern period, examines how
C O U R S E
(Subject meets with 21F.194) effects of globalization on popular and folk Chinese intellectuals, writers, and filmmakers
Prereq: None cultures. Particular emphasis on the IT revolu- have used artistic works to critically explore
U (Fall) tion, outsourcing, the new global India and the major issues in modern Chinese culture and
Not offered regularly; consult department enormous regional and subcultural differences. society. Literature read in translation. Taught in
3-0-9 HASS-H Taught in English. English. Enrollment limited.
21F
A. Banerjee J. Wang
Examines issues and debates crucial to
understanding contemporary Chinese society,
21F.043J Introduction to Asian American 21F.047J Cultures of East Asia
culture, and politics. Discusses how cultural
Studies: Historical and Contemporary Issues (Same subject as 21A.140J)
politics frames the way in which China is viewed
(Same subject as 21H.107J) Prereq: None
by mass media around the world and by China
scholars in the West. Topics include the Beijing
Olympic Games; Mao in post-Mao China; the
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H 3-0-9 HASS-S
new patriotism; leisure and consumer culture;
the rise of the internet and web culture in urban Provides an overview of Asian American history See description under subject 21A.140J.
China; media censorship, remix, and creative and its relevance for contemporary issues. Cov- M. Buyandelger
online culture. Analyzes the central debate over ers the first wave of Asian immigration in the
progress and the role played by the state, the 19th century, the rise of anti-Asian movements, 21F.048J Images of Asian Women: Dragon
market, and citizen activists in engineering the experiences of Asian Americans during WWII, Ladies and Lotus Blossoms
social change. Uses documentaries and feature the emergence of the Asian American movement (Same subject as 21A.141J, WGS.274J)
films to illustrate the cultural, social and politi- in the 1960s, and the new wave of post-1965 Prereq: None
cal changes that have taken place in China since Asian immigration. Examines the role these Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
the 1980s. Taught in English. experiences played in the formation of Asian Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
J. Wang American ethnicity. Addresses key societal is- 3-0-9 HASS-S
sues such as racial stereotyping, media racism,
21F.039J Japanese Popular Culture affirmative action, the glass ceiling, the "model
M. Buyandelger
(Same subject as 21A.143J) minority" syndrome, and anti-Asian harassment
(Subject meets with 21F.591) or violence. Taught in English.
21F.049 French Photography (New)
Prereq: None E. Teng
Prereq: None
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) 21F.044J Classics of Chinese Literature in
3-0-9 HASS-H Translation
3-0-9 HASS-A; CI-H
(Same subject as 21L.044J, WGS.235J)
Examines Japanese popular culture as a way of
(Subject meets with 21F.195) Introduces students to the world of French pho-
understanding the changing character of media,
Prereq: None tography from its invention in the 1820s to the
capitalism, fan communities, and cultural differ-
U (Spring) present. Provides exposure to major photogra-
ences. Topics include manga (comic books), hip-
Not offered regularly; consult department phers and images of the French tradition, and
hop and other popular music in Japan, anime
3-0-9 HASS-H encourages students to explore the social and
(Japanese animated films) and feature films,
cultural roles and meanings of photographs.
sports (sumo, soccer, baseball), and online com- Introduction to some of the major genres of
Designed to help students navigate their own
munication. Emphasizes contemporary popular traditional Chinese poetry, fiction, and drama.
photo-saturated worlds; provides opportunity to
culture and theories of gender, sexuality, race, Intended to give students a basic understand-
gain practical experience in photography. Taught
and the workings of power in global culture ing of the central features of traditional Chinese
in English. Enrollment limited.
industries. Several films screened outside of literary genres, as well as to introduce students
C. Clark
regular class meeting times. Taught in English. to the classic works of the Chinese literary tradi-
I. Condry tion. Works read include Journey to the West,
21F.052 French Film Classics
Outlaws of the Margin, Dream of the Red Cham-
Prereq: None
21F.040 A Passage to India: Introduction to ber, and the poetry of the major Tang dynasty
Modern Indian Culture and Society poets. Literature read in translation. Taught in
Prereq: None English.
2-2-8 HASS-H
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) E. Teng
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered History and aesthetics of French cinema from the
3-0-9 HASS-H 21F.046 Modern Chinese Fiction and Cinema advent of sound to present-day. Treats films in
(Subject meets with 21F.192) the context of technical processes, the art of nar-
Introduction to Indian culture through films,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: None ration, directorial style, role of the scriptwriter,

short-stories, novels, essays, newspaper ar-
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall) the development of schools and movements, the
ticles. Examines some major social and political
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered impact of political events and ideologies, and
controversies of contemporary India through
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H the relation between French and other national
discussions centered on India's history, politics
cinemas. Films shown with English subtitles.
and religion. Focuses on issues such as ethnic Covers major works of Chinese fiction and film,
Taught in English.
tension and terrorism, poverty and inequal- from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
C. Clark
333 s u b j e c t s 2 1 F. 0 1 1 t o 2 1 F. 0 5 2
21F.053 Understanding Contemporary French culture, and acquaints students with exemplars age, wartime Japan and the atomic bombings,
L A N G U A G E S
Politics of critical thought. Readings begin with the social change in the postwar period, and the
Prereq: None Protestant Reformation and move through the appropriation of foreign cultural themes, with
U (Spring) French Revolution up to the post-WWII pe- an emphasis on the modern period. Directors
Not offered regularly; consult department riod. Figures to be considered include Luther, include Akira Kurosawa and Hiroshi Teshigahara.
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Rousseau, Smith, Marx, Authors include Kobo Abe and Yukio Mishima.
Freud, Beauvoir, and Foucault. Class discussions Films shown with subtitles in English. Taught in
Examines the changes in contemporary French
set these texts into the context of European English. Enrollment limited.
society through the study of political debates,
A N D
culture. Topics to be considered are artworks by J. Cullen

reforms and institutions since 1958. Analyzes
Goya, David, and Duchamp; the architecture of
the deep influence of politics on cultural and so-
Schinkel; the music of Bach; and the literature of 21F.068J The Invention of French Theory: A
cial life, despite a decline in political participa-
S T U D I E S
Goethe. Taught in English. History of Transatlantic Intellectual Life since

tion. Revisits public controversies and political
Staff 1945
cleavages, from the Algerian war to postcolonial
issues, from the birth of the European Union to
21F.063 Anime: Transnational Media and Culture Prereq: None
the recent financial crisis, and from the moral
(Subject meets with 21F.596) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
"revolution" of the seventies to the recognition
Prereq: None Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
G L O B A L
of new families. Course taught in English. Enroll-

Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9 HASS-H
ment limited.
B. Perreau Examines post-WWII French theory. Discusses
3-0-9 HASS-H
how theorists such as Lacan, Cixous, Derrida,
21F.054J France 1660–1815: Enlightenment, Explores anime (Japanese animated films and and Debord were perceived in France and the
Revolution, Napoleon TV shows) as a study in flows among media and US. Explores transatlantic intellectual debates
(Same subject as 21H.241J) cultures. Discusses Japan's substantial share since 1989 and the “new” French theory. Topics
Prereq: None of the TV cartoon market and the reasons for include: communism, decolonization, neo-
U (Fall) anime's worldwide success. Focuses on cultural liberalism, gender and mass media. Taught in
3-0-9 HASS-H production and the ways anime cultures are cre- English.
ated through the interactive efforts of studios, B. Perreau
sponsors, fans, broadcasters, and distributors.
J. Ravel
Uses anime scholarship and media examples as 21F.074 Topics in Portuguese Popular Culture
a means to examine leading theories in media Prereq: None
21F.055J Media in Weimar and Nazi Germany
and cultural studies, gender and sexuality, Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall)
(Same subject as CMS.311J)
technology and identity, and post-industrial Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
Prereq: None
globalization. Taught in English. 3-0-9 HASS-H
I. Condry Can be repeated for credit
2-2-8 HASS-H; CI-H Provides an overview of Portuguese history and
21F.064 Introduction to Japanese Culture
culture through a variety of material, such as
Debates over national and media identity in (Subject meets with 21F.592)
popular fiction, music, television, and cinema.
Weimar and Nazi Germany. Production and use Prereq: None
Explores major themes and their representations
of media under extreme political and social con- U (Fall)
in relation to current social and political issues.
ditions with a focus on films (such as Nosferatu, 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
Taught in English.
Berlin, M, and Triumph des Willens) and other
Examines the major aesthetic, social, and A. Igrejas
media. Media approached as both texts and
political elements which have shaped modern
systems. Considers the legacy of the period, in
Japanese culture and society. Readings on 21F.075J The Global Chinese: Chinese
terms of stylistic influence (e.g. film noir), tech-
contemporary Japan and historical evolution of Migration, 1567–Present
niques of persuasion, and media’s relationship
the culture are coordinated with study of literary (Same subject as 21H.253J)
to social and economic conditions. Taught in
texts, film, and art, along with an analysis of (Subject meets with 21F.196)
English. Enrollment limited.
everyday life and leisure activities. Taught in Prereq: None
W. Uricchio
English. U (Spring)
I. Condry 3-0-9 HASS-H
21F.059 Paradigms of European Thought and
Culture Examines Chinese migration in historical and
21F.065J Japanese Literature and Cinema
Prereq: None comparative perspective, beginning in 1567
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered with the lifting of the imperial ban on private
(Subject meets with 21F.593)
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) maritime trade. Covers migration to diverse
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H venues across the globe, including tropical
U (Spring)
colonies, settler societies, Chinese frontiers,
Subject surveys the main currents of European 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
and postcolonial metropoles. Topics include the
cultural and intellectual history in the modern
Surveys both cinematic and literary representa- varied roles of Chinese migrants in these diverse
period. Introduces a set of ideas and arguments
tions of diverse eras and aspects of Japanese venues, the coolie trade and anti-Chinese
that have played a formative role in European
culture such as the classical era, the samurai movements, overseas students, transnational
334
networks, cultural adaptation, and the creoliza- 21F.151. Placement interview with instructors 21F.103 Chinese III (Regular)
C O U R S E
tion of Chinese food in migrant communities. required of students who have had prior expo- (Subject meets with 21F.173)
Critically examines the degree to which this sure to Chinese before or on Reg Day. Limited to Prereq: 21F.102 or permission of instructor
transnational migration has produced a “Global 16 per section. No listeners. U (Fall)
Chinese” identity. Taught in English. Consult H. Liao 4-0-8 HASS-H
E. Teng
21F
Continuing instruction in spoken and written
21F.171 Chinese I (Regular)—Globalization
Chinese, with particular emphasis on consoli-
21F.076J Globalization: The Good, the Bad and (Subject meets with 21F.101, 21F.151)
dating basic conversational skills and improv-
the In-Between Prereq: None. Coreq: 21F.076
ing reading confidence and depth. Lab work
(Same subject as 21L.020J) U (Fall)
required. Placement interview with instructors
Prereq: None. Coreq: 21F.171-175, 21F.181- 4-0-5 HASS-H
before or on Reg. Day required of students who
185, 21F.371-374, 21F.471-474, 21F.571-576,
In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same have had prior exposure to Chinese elsewhere.
21F.771-774, 21F.792, 21F.870, or 21F.871
material as 21F.101. See description under Limited to 16 per section. No listeners.
U (Fall)
21F.101. Students cannot receive credit without Consult H. Liao
3-0-6 HASS-H; CI-H
simultaneous completion of 21F.076J. Limited to
See description under subject 21L.020J. 16 per section. 21F.173 Chinese III (Regular)—Globalization
M. Resnick Consult H. Liao (Subject meets with 21F.103)
Prereq: 21F.102 or permission of instructor;
21F.084J Introduction to Latin American Studies 21F.102 Chinese II (Regular) Coreq: 21F.076
(Same subject as 17.55J, 21A.130J) (Subject meets with 21F.152) U (Fall)
Prereq: None Prereq: 21F.101, 21F.171, or permission of 4-0-5 HASS-H
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall) instructor
In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same
material as 21F.103. See description under
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H 4-0-8 HASS-H
21F.103. Students cannot receive credit without
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.142,
See description under subject 17.55J. simultaneous completion of 21F.076J. Limited to
21F.162
R. Bateson 16 per section.
Continuation of 21F.101. For full description, see Consult H. Liao
21F.101. For graduate credit see 21F.152. Place-
CHINESE ment interview on or before Reg. Day required 21F.143 Intermediate Chinese II: Very Fast Track
of students who have had prior exposure of (Subject meets with 21F.163)
The subjects listed below include language, liter- Chinese elsewhere. Limited to 16 per section. Prereq: 21F.142 or permission of instructor
ature, and cultural studies subjects, all of which No listeners. U (Spring; second half of term)
are taught in Chinese. These first-year language Consult H. Liao 4-0-8 HASS-H
subjects are also offered for graduate credit. Credit cannot also be received for 21F.104
21F.142 Intermediate Chinese I: Very Fast Track
Students further develop their skills in speak-
The indication of prerequisites for specific (Subject meets with 21F.162)
ing, listening, reading and writing. Includes
Chinese offerings does not apply to students Prereq: 21F.101, 21F.171, or permission of
continued vocabulary and character building.
who have already completed equivalent work. instructor
Coordinated weekly small group conversation
For further placement advice, consult one of the U (Spring; first half of term)
sessions. Intended to cover the second half ma-
field advisors in Chinese. The 9-unit Globaliza- 4-0-5 HASS-H
terial of 21F.103 as well as all of 21F.104 in half
tion subjects cover the same material as their Credit cannot also be received for 21F.102,
the time. Placement interview on or before first
12-unit counterparts, but they may only be taken 21F.152
day of class required of students who have had
in conjunction with 21F.076J. Students enhance their skills in speaking, prior exposure to Chinese elsewhere. Limited to
listening, reading and writing. Extension of basic 12. No listeners.
grammar. Includes vocabulary and Chinese char- Consult H. Liao
Undergraduate Language Subjects acter building. Coordinated weekly small group
conversation sessions. Intended to cover the 21F.104 Chinese IV (Regular)
21F.101 Chinese I (Regular) equivalent of 21F.102 as well as complete the Prereq: 21F.103, 21F.173, or permission of
(Subject meets with 21F.151, 21F.171) first half of the material in 21F.103 in half the instructor
Prereq: None time. Placement interview on or before Registra- U (Spring)
U (Fall, IAP) tion Day required of students who have had prior 4-0-8 HASS-H
4-0-8 HASS-H exposure to Chinese elsewhere. For graduate Credit cannot also be received for 21F.143,
credit, see 21F.162. Limited to 12. No listeners. 21F.163
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Introduction to modern standard Chinese (Man-

Consult H. Liao
darin) with emphasis on developing conversa- Continuation of 21F.103. For full description, see
tional skills by using fundamental grammatical 21F.103. Placement interview on or before Reg.
patterns and vocabulary in functional and Day required of students who have had prior
culturally suitable contexts. Basic reading and exposure to Chinese elsewhere. Limited to 16
writing are also taught. For graduate credit, see per section. No listeners.
Consult H. Liao
335 s u b j e c t s 2 1 F. 0 5 3 t o 2 1 F. 1 0 4
21F.105 Chinese V (Regular): Discovering quired of students who have had prior exposure 21F.183 Chinese III (Streamlined)—
L A N G U A G E S
Chinese Cultures and Societies to Chinese elsewhere. Limited to 16 per section. Globalization
(Subject meets with 21F.175) No listeners. (Subject meets with 21F.109)
Prereq: 21F.104 or permission of instructor Consult M. Liang Prereq: Permission of instructor; Coreq: 21F.076
U (Fall) U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-H 21F.181 Chinese I (Streamlined)—Globalization 3-0-6 HASS-H
(Subject meets with 21F.107, 21F.157)
Students develop more sophisticated conversa- In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same
Prereq: Permission of instructor; Coreq: 21F.076
tional and reading skills by combining tradition- material as 21F.109. See description under
A N D
U (Fall)
al textbook material with their own explorations 21F.109. Students cannot receive credit without
3-0-6 HASS-H
of Chinese speaking societies, using the human, simultaneous completion of 21F.076J. Limited to
literary, and electronic resources available at In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same 16 per section.
S T U D I E S
MIT and in the Boston area. Placement interview material as 21F.107. See description under Consult M. Liang
on or before Reg. Day required of students who 21F.107. Students cannot receive credit without
have had prior exposure to Chinese elsewhere. simultaneous completion of 21F.076J. Limited to 21F.110 Chinese IV (Streamlined)
Limited to 16 per section. No listeners. 16 per section. Prereq: 21F.109, 21F.183, or permission of
Consult T. Chen Consult M. Liang instructor
G L O B A L
U (Spring)
21F.175 Chinese V (Regular)—Globalization 21F.108 Chinese II (Streamlined) 3-0-9 HASS-H
(Subject meets with 21F.105) (Subject meets with 21F.158)
Intermediate level subject in streamlined
Prereq: 21F.104 or permission of instructor; Prereq: 21F.107, 21F.181, or permission of
sequence; continuation of 21F.109. Designed
Coreq: 21F.076 instructor
for students who have conversational skills
U (Fall) U (Spring)
(typically gained from growing up in a Chinese
3-0-6 HASS-H 3-0-9 HASS-H
speaking environment) without a correspond-
In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same The second term streamlined sequence; continuing level of literacy. Consolidates conversation
material as 21F.105. See description under ation of 21F.107. The streamlined sequence is skills, improves reading confidence and broad-
21F.105. Students cannot receive credit without designed for students who have conversational ens composition style. Placement interview on
simultaneous completion of 21F.076J. Limited to skills (typically gained from growing up in a or before Reg. Day required of students who
16 per section. Chinese speaking environment) without a cor- have had prior exposure to Chinese elsewhere.
Consult T. Chen responding level of literacy. For graduate credit Limited to 16 per section. No listeners.
see 21F.158. Placement interview on or before Consult J. Zhang
21F.106 Chinese VI (Regular): Discovering Reg. Day required of students who have had
Chinese Cultures and Societies prior exposure to Chinese elsewhere. Limited to 21F.113 Chinese V (Streamlined)
Prereq: 21F.105, 21F.175, or permission of 16 per section. No listeners. (Subject meets with 21F.185)
instructor Consult M. Liang Prereq: 21F.110 or permission of instructor
U (Spring) U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-H 21F.109 Chinese III (Streamlined) 3-0-9 HASS-H
Continuation of 21F.105. For full description see Advanced level subject in streamlined sequence.
Prereq: 21F.108 or permission of instructor
21F.105. Placement interview on or before Reg. Designed for students who have conversational
U (Fall)
Day required of students who have had prior skills (typically gained from growing up in a
3-0-9 HASS-H
exposure to Chinese elsewhere. Limited to 16 Chinese speaking environment) without a cor-
per section. No listeners. Intermediate level subject in streamlined responding level of literacy. Students conduct
Consult T. Chen sequence. Designed for students who have con- their own explorations of modern China using
versational skills (typically gained from growing online and print materials, as well as interviews
up in a Chinese speaking environment) without with Chinese in the Boston area. Placement
Undergraduate Language Subjects— a corresponding level of literacy. Consolidates interview on or before Reg. Day required of
Streamlined conversation skills, improves reading confidence students who have had prior exposure to Chi-
and broadens composition style. Placement nese elsewhere. Limited to 16 per section. No
21F.107 Chinese I (Streamlined) interview on or before Reg. Day required of listeners.
(Subject meets with 21F.157, 21F.181) students who have had prior exposure to Chi- Consult J. Zhang
Prereq: Permission of instructor nese elsewhere. Limited to 16 per section. No
U (Fall) listeners. 21F.185 Chinese V (Streamlined)—Globalization
3-0-9 HASS-H Consult M. Liang (Subject meets with 21F.113)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
The first term streamlined sequence. Designed Coreq: 21F.076

for students who have conversational skills U (Fall)
(typically gained from growing up in a Chinese 3-0-6 HASS-H
speaking environment) without a corresponding
level of literacy. For graduate credit see 21F.157. In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same
Placement interview on or before Reg. Day re- material as 21F.113. See description under
336
21F.113. Students cannot receive credit without 21F.162 Intermediate Chinese I: Very Fast Track campaigns, cause marketing 2.0, social TV, and
C O U R S E
simultaneous completion of 21F.076J. Limited to (Subject meets with 21F.142) mobility marketing. Required lab work includes
16 per section. Prereq: 21F.151 or permission of instructor interactive sessions in branding a team product
Consult J. Zhang G (Spring; first half of term) for the US (or a European country) and China
4-0-5 markets. Taught in English with a project that
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.102, requires research in Chinese. Preference to
21F
Graduate Language Subjects 21F.152 Chinese minors.
J. Wang
Students enhance their skills in speaking,
21F.151 Chinese I (Regular) listening, reading and writing. Extension of basic
(Subject meets with 21F.101, 21F.171) 21F.192 Modern Chinese Fiction and Cinema
grammar. Includes vocabulary and Chinese
Prereq: None (Subject meets with 21F.046)
character building. Coordinated weekly small
G (Fall, IAP) Prereq: 21F.104, 21F.110, or permission of
group conversation sessions. Intended to cover
4-0-5 instructor
the equivalent of 21F.152 as well as complete
Introduction to modern standard Chinese (Man- the first half of the material in 21F.103 in half
darin). For a full description, see 21F.101. For the time. Placement interview on or before Reg.
3-0-10 HASS-H; CI-H
undergraduate credit see 21F.101. Limited to 16 Day required of students who have had prior
per section. exposure to Chinese elsewhere. For undergradu- Covers major works of Chinese fiction and film,
Consult H. Liao ate credit, see 21F.142. Students cannot also from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
receive credit for 21F.152. Limited to 12. No Focusing on the modern period, examines how
21F.152 Chinese II (Regular) listeners. Chinese intellectuals, writers, and filmmakers
(Subject meets with 21F.102) Consult H. Liao have used artistic works to critically explore
Prereq: 21F.151 or permission of instructor major issues in modern Chinese culture and
G (Spring) 21F.163 Intermediate Chinese II: Very Fast Track society. Literature read in translation. Taught
4-0-5 (Subject meets with 21F.143) in English with a project that requires research
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.142, Prereq: 21F.162 or permission of instructor in Chinese. Enrollment limited; preference to
21F.162 G (Spring; second half of term) Chinese minors.
4-0-5 J. Wang
Continuation of 21F.151. For a description, see Credit cannot also be received for 21F.104
21F.102. For undergraduate credit see 21F.102. 21F.193 Introduction to East Asian Cultures:
Consult H. Liao Student further develop their skills in speaking,
From Zen to K-Pop
listening, reading and writing. Includes contin-
(Subject meets with 21F.030J, WGS.236J)
21F.157 Chinese I (Streamlined) ued vocabulary and Chinese character building.
Prereq: 21F.104, 21F.110, or permission of
(Subject meets with 21F.107, 21F.181) Coordinated weekly small group conversation
instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor sessions. Intended to cover the second half ma-
G (Fall) terial of 21F.103 as well as all of 21F.104 in half
3-0-6 the time. Placement interviews on or before first
3-0-10 HASS-H
day of class required of students who have had
Introduction to modern standard Chinese (Man- prior exposure to Chinese elsewhere. Limited to Examines traditional forms of East Asian culture
darin) for students with some speaking ability 12. No listeners. (including literature, art, performance, food,
but little reading ability. For full description, see Consult H. Liao and religion) as well as contemporary forms of
21F.107. For undergraduate credit see 21F.107. popular culture (film, pop music, karaoke, and
Limited to 16 per section. manga). Covers China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and
Consult M. Liang
Chinese Language Option Subjects Hong Kong, with an emphasis on China. Consid-
ers women's culture, as well as the influence and
21F.158 Chinese II (Streamlined) presence of Asian cultural expressions in the US.
21F.190 Advertising and Media: Comparative
(Subject meets with 21F.108) Uses resources in the Boston area, including the
Perspectives
Prereq: 21F.157 or permission of instructor MFA, the Children's Museum, and the Sackler
(Subject meets with 21F.036J, CMS.356J,
G (Spring) collection at Harvard. Taught in English with a
CMS.888)
3-0-6 project that requires research in Chinese. Prefer-
Continuation of 21F.157. For a description see instructor ence to Chinese minors.
21F.157. For undergraduate credit see 21F.108. U (Spring) E. Teng
Consult M. Liang 3-0-10 HASS-H
Compares modern and contemporary advertis-

ing culture in China, the US, and other emerging
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
markets. First half focuses on branding in the

old media environment; second half introduces
the changing practice of advertising in the new
media environment. Topics include branding
and positioning, media planning, social media
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21F.194 China in the News: The Untold Stories 21F.196 The Global Chinese: Chinese Migration, ENGLISH LANGUAGE
L A N G U A G E S
(Subject meets with 21F.038) 1567–Present (New) STUDIES (ELS)

Prereq: 21F.104, 21F.110, or permission of (Subject meets with 21F.075J, 21H.253J)
instructor Prereq: 21F.104, 21F.110, or permission of
U (Fall) instructor Undergraduate Subjects
Not offered regularly; consult department U (Spring)
3-0-10 HASS-H 3-0-10 HASS-H
21F.218 Workshop in Strategies for Effective
Examines issues and debates crucial to Examines Chinese migration in historical and Teaching (ELS)
A N D
understanding contemporary Chinese society, comparative perspective, beginning in 1567 (Subject meets with 21F.217)
culture, and politics. Discusses how cultural with the lifting of the imperial ban on private Prereq: None
politics frames the way in which China is viewed maritime trade. Covers migration to diverse U (IAP)
S T U D I E S
by mass media around the world and by China venues across the globe, including tropical 1-0-2
scholars in the West. Topics include the Beijing colonies, settler societies, Chinese frontiers,
A mini-module for international teaching as-
Olympic Games; Mao in post-Mao China; the and postcolonial metropoles. Topics include the
sistants. Covers special problems in teaching
new patriotism; leisure and consumer culture; varied roles of Chinese migrants in these diverse
when English is a second language and the US a
the rise of the internet and web culture in urban venues, the coolie trade and anti-Chinese
second culture. Videotaping of practice sessions
G L O B A L
China; media censorship, remix, and creative movements, overseas students, transnational
for feedback. Individualized programs to meet
online culture. Analyzes the central debate networks, cultural adaptation, and the creoliza-
different needs. Limited to 14. No listeners.
over progress and the role played by the state, tion of Chinese food in migrant communities.
A. C. Kemp
the market, and citizen activists in engineer- Critically examines the degree to which this
ing social change. Uses documentaries and transnational migration has produced a "Global
21F.220 Workshop in Written Expression (ELS)
feature films to illustrate the cultural, social and Chinese" identity. Taught in English with a proj-
political changes that have taken place in China ect that requires research in Chinese. Preference
Prereq: Placement test and permission of
since the 1980s. Taught in English with a project to students in the Chinese minor.
instructor
that requires research in Chinese. Preference to E. Teng
U (Fall, Spring)
Chinese minors.
3-0-9 HASS-H
J. Wang 21F.199 Chinese Youths and Web Culture
Prereq: 21F.113, permission of instructor
21F.195 Classics of Chinese Literature in U (Spring) Writing module for high intermediate ELS stu-
Translation 3-0-9 HASS-H dents who wish to review and practice accurate
(Subject meets with 21F.044J, 21L.044J, grammar, effective sentence and paragraph
Introduces the cultural trends and media habits
WGS.235J) structure, punctuation, and word choice. Short
of Chinese Generation X and the post-1990s
Prereq: 21F.104, 21F.110, or permission of weekly writing assignments with extensive edit-
generation, and its context of the rise of Web cul-
instructor ing required. Limited to 18. No listeners.
ture. Topics include the influence of the global
U (Spring) Staff
Web culture on China; the cross-fertilization of
youth volunteer culture and Web 2.0; popular
3-0-10 HASS-H 21F.222 Expository Writing for Bilingual
sites where Chinese college students and other
Students
Introduction to some of the major genres of youths congregate, including BBS forums and
traditional Chinese poetry, fiction, and drama. social networking platforms; and the debates
instructor
Intended to give students a basic understand- in online communities that made an impact on
U (Fall, Spring)
ing of the central features of traditional Chinese Chinese politics and society. Students examine
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW
literary genres, as well as to introduce students literature on the evolution of Chinese Web cul-
to the classic works of the Chinese literary tradi- ture and conduct exercises using Web 2.0 tools.
tion. Works read include Journey to the West, Taught in Chinese. Formulating, organizing, and presenting ideas
Outlaws of the Margin, Dream of the Red Cham- J. Wang clearly in writing. Reviews basic principles of
ber, and the poetry of the major Tang dynasty rhetoric. Focuses on development of a topic,
poets. Literature read in translation. Taught in For Chinese Literature and Culture subjects thesis, choice of appropriate vocabulary, and
English with a project that requires research in offered in English, see 21F.030J, 21F.036J, sentence structure to achieve purpose. Devel-
Chinese. Preference to Chinese minors. 21F.038, 21F.043J, 21F.044J, 21F.046, and ops idiomatic prose style. Gives attention to
E. Teng 21F.075J. grammar and vocabulary usage. Special focus
on strengthening skills of bilingual students.
Intended to be taken during the student's first
year at MIT. Limited to 18; undergraduates only.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
A. C. Kemp
338
21F.223 Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation sional contexts. Models, materials, topics and grammar, effective sentence and paragraph
C O U R S E
(ELS) assignments vary from term to term. Placement structure, punctuation and word choice. Short
(Subject meets with 21F.224) test or permission of instructor required. Limited weekly writing assignments with extensive edit-
Prereq: Placement test and permission of to 18. No listeners. ing required. Limited to 18. No listeners.
instructor A. C. Kemp Staff
U (Fall, Spring)
21F
3-0-9 HASS-H 21F.233 Advanced Speaking and Critical 21F.224 Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
Can be repeated for credit Listening Skills (ELS) (ELS)
(Subject meets with 21F.232) (Subject meets with 21F.223)
Designed for high intermediate ELS students
Prereq: Placement test and permission of Prereq: Placement test and permission of
who need to develop better listening compre-
instructor instructor
hension and oral skills. Involves short speaking
U (Fall, Spring) G (Fall, Spring)
and listening assignments with extensive exer-
3-3-6 HASS-H 3-0-9
cises in accurate comprehension, pronunciation,
Can be repeated for credit with permission of Can be repeated for credit
stress and intonation, and expression of ideas.
instructor
Includes frequent video- and audio-recording for Designed for high intermediate ELS students
analysis and feedback. Limited to 18 per sec- For advanced students who wish to build confi- who need to develop better listening compre-
tion. No listeners. dence and skills in spoken English. Focuses on hension and oral skills. Involves short speaking
E. Grunwald the appropriate oral presentation of material in and listening assignments with extensive exer-
a variety of professional contexts: group discus- cises in accurate comprehension, pronunciation,
21F.226 Advanced Workshop in Writing for sions, classroom explanations and interactions, stress and intonation, and expression of ideas.
Science and Engineering (ELS) and theses/research proposals. Valuable for Includes frequent video- and audio-recording for
(Subject meets with 21F.225) those who intend to teach or lecture in English. analysis and feedback. Limited to 18 per sec-
Prereq: Placement test and permission of Includes frequent video- and audio-recording tion. No listeners.
instructor for analysis and feedback. Develops effective E. Grunwald
U (Fall, Spring) speaking and listening skills for academic and
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H professional contexts. Models, materials, topics 21F.225 Advanced Workshop in Writing for
Can be repeated for credit and assignments vary from term to term. Place- Science and Engineering (ELS)
ment test or permission of instructor required in (Subject meets with 21F.226)
Analysis and practice of various forms of
all cases. Limited to 15 per section. No listeners. Prereq: Placement test and permission of
scientific and technical writing, from memos to
Fall: J. Dunphy instructor
journal articles. Strategies for conveying techni-
Spring: A. C. Kemp G (Fall, Spring)
cal information to specialist and non-specialist
3-0-9
audiences. Comparable to 21W.780, but
methods designed to deal with special problems
of advanced ELS or bilingual students. The goal
Graduate Subjects
Analysis and practice of various forms of
of the workshop is to develop effective writing scientific and technical writing, from memos to
skills for academic and professional contexts. 21F.217 Workshop in Strategies for Effective
journal articles. Strategies for conveying techni-
Models, materials, topics and assignments vary Teaching (ELS)
cal information to specialist and non-specialist
from term to term. Enrollment limited to 18 per (Subject meets with 21F.218)
audiences. Comparable to 21W.780 but methods
section. No listeners. Prereq: None
designed to deal with special problems of
J. Dunphy G (IAP)
advanced ELS or bilingual students. The goal
1-0-2
of the workshop is to develop effective writing
21F.228 Advanced Workshop in Writing for A mini-module for international teaching assis- skills for academic and professional contexts.
Social Sciences and Architecture (ELS) tants. Covers special problems in teaching when Models, materials, topics and assignments vary
(Subject meets with 21F.227) English is a second language and the USA a from term to term. Limited to 18 per section. No
Prereq: Placement test and permission of second culture. Videotaping of practice sessions listeners.
instructor for feedback. Individualized programs to meet J. Dunphy
U (Spring) different needs. Graduate TA's have priority.
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H Limited to 14. No listeners. 21F.227 Advanced Workshop in Writing for
Can be repeated for credit with permission of A. C. Kemp Social Sciences and Architecture (ELS)
instructor (Subject meets with 21F.228)
21F.219 Workshop in Written Expression (ELS) Prereq: Placement test and permission of
Focuses on techniques, format, and prose used
(Subject meets with 21F.220) instructor
in academic and professional life. Emphasis on
Prereq: Placement test and permission of G (Spring)
writing required in fields such as economics,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
instructor 3-0-9
political science, and architecture. Short assign-
G (Fall, Spring) Can be repeated for credit with permission of
ments include business letters, memos, and
3-0-9 instructor
proposals that lead toward a written term proj-
ect. Methods designed to accommodate those Can be repeated for credit
Focuses on techniques, format, and prose used
whose first language is not English. Develops Writing module for high- intermediate ELS stu- in academic and professional life. Emphasis on
effective writing skills for academic and profes- dents who wish to review and practice accurate writing required in fields such as economics,
339 s u b j e c t s 2 1 F. 1 9 4 t o 2 1 F. 2 2 7
political science, and architecture. Short assign- Fundamental Language Subjects 21F.372 French II—Globalization
L A N G U A G E S
ments include business letters, memos, and Prereq: 21F.301 or permission of instructor;
proposals that lead toward a written term proj- 21F.301 French I Coreq: 21F.076
ect. Methods designed to accommodate those (Subject meets with 21F.351) U (Fall)
whose first language is not English. Develops Prereq: None 4-0-5 HASS-H
effective writing skills for academic and profes- U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Credit cannot also be received for 21F.302,
sional contexts. Models, materials, topics and 4-0-8 HASS-H 21F.352
assignments vary from term to term. Placement Credit cannot also be received for 21F.371
In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same mate-
A N D
test or permission of instructor required. Limited

Introduction to the French language and culture rial as 21F.302. See description under 21F.302.
to 18 per section. No listeners.
with emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary Students cannot receive credit without simul-
A. C. Kemp
taneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets with
S T U D I E S
and grammatical concepts through active com-

munication. Conducted entirely in French. Expo- 21F.302 and 21F.352 when offered concurrently.
21F.232 Advanced Speaking and Critical
sure to the language via a variety of authentic Limited to 18 per section.
Listening Skills (ELS)
sources such as the Internet, audio, video and L. Rezvani
printed materials which help develop cultural
awareness as well as linguistic proficiency. 21F.303 French III
instructor
G L O B A L
Coordinated language lab program. For graduate Prereq: 21F.302, 21F.372, or permission of
G (Fall, Spring)
credit see 21F.351. Meets with 21F.371 when instructor
3-3-6
offered concurrently. Limited to 18 per section. U (Fall, Spring)
Can be repeated for credit with permission of
S. Goyette 4-0-8 HASS-H
instructor
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.373
For advanced students who wish to build confi- 21F.371 French I—Globalization
Third subject in the French language sequence,
dence and skills in spoken English. Focuses on Prereq: None. Coreq: 21F.076
with focus on intercultural understanding.
the appropriate oral presentation of material in U (Fall)
Students work with a variety of materials avail-
a variety of professional contexts: group discus- 4-0-5 HASS-H
able online such as intercultural questionnaires,
sions, classroom explanations and interactions, Credit cannot also be received for 21F.301,
surveys, newspapers, commercials, films and
and theses/research proposals. Valuable for 21F.351
music. Systematic work on grammar and vocabu-
those who intend to teach or lecture in English.
In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same mate- lary expands students' skills in understanding,
Includes frequent video- and audio-recording
rial as 21F.301. See description under 21F.301. speaking, reading, and writing. Meets with
for analysis and feedback. Develops effective
Students cannot receive credit without simul- 21F.373 when offered concurrently. Limited to
speaking and listening skills for academic and
taneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets with 18 per section.
professional contexts. Models, materials, topics
21F.301 and 21F.351 when offered concurrently. S. Levet
and assignments vary from term to term. Place-
ment test or permission of instructor required in Limited to 18 per section.
S. Goyette 21F.373 French III—Globalization
all cases. Limited to 15 per section. No listeners.
Fall: J. Dunphy
21F.302 French II Coreq: 21F.076
Spring: A. C. Kemp
(Subject meets with 21F.352) U (Fall)
Prereq: 21F.301, 21F.371, or permission of 4-0-5 HASS-H
instructor Credit cannot also be received for 21F.303
FRENCH
U (Fall, Spring)
4-0-8 HASS-H
The subjects listed below include language, liter- material as 21F.303. See description under
ature, and cultural studies subjects, all of which 21F.303. Students cannot receive credit without
are taught in French. These first-year language Continuation of introductory course to the simultaneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets
subjects are also offered for graduate credit. French language and culture with emphasis on with 21F.303 when offered concurrently. Limited
acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical con- to 18 per section.
The indication of prerequisites for specific French cepts through active communication. Conducted S. Levet
offerings does not apply to students who have entirely in French. Exposure to the language
already completed equivalent work. For further via a variety of authentic sources such as the 21F.304 French IV
placement advice, consult one of the field advi- Internet, audio, video and printed materials Prereq: 21F.303, 21F.373, or permission of
sors in French. The 9-unit Globalization subjects which help develop cultural awareness as well instructor
cover the same material as their 12-unit counter- as linguistic proficiency. Coordinated language U (Fall, Spring)
parts, but they may only be taken in conjunction lab. For graduate credit see 21F.352. Meets with 4-0-8 HASS-H
with 21F.076J. 21F.372 when offered concurrently. Limited to Credit cannot also be received for 21F.374
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
18 per section.
Final subject in the French language sequence
L. Rezvani
before taking intermediate subjects in French
literature and culture. Further develops linguistic
skills for improving the overall quality of writing
and oral fluency. Uses literary texts, films, and
340
the Internet. Meets with 21F.374 when offered Students may take several subjects from these 21F.312 Basic Themes in French Literature and
C O U R S E
concurrently. Limited to 18 per section. offerings. Native speakers of French who have Culture
L. Rezvani studied French literature at a high school level Prereq: 21F.304, 21F.374, or permission of
must seek the instructor's approval for admis- instructor
21F.374 French IV—Globalization sion to any of these subjects. U (Spring)
Prereq: 21F.303 or permission of instructor; 3-0-9 HASS-H
21F
Coreq: 21F.076 21F.308 Writing (Like the) French Can be repeated for credit
U (Fall) Prereq: 21F.304, 21F.374, or permission of
Introduction to literary and cultural analysis
4-0-5 HASS-H instructor
through the close reading and discussion of
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.304 U (Fall)
texts united by a common theme. Taught in
3-0-9 HASS-H
In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same French.
material as 21F.304. Final subject in the French For students who wish to continue with language C. Clark
language sequence before taking intermediate study before taking upper-level subjects in
subjects in French literature and culture. Further literature or culture. Emphasis on development 21F.315 Cross-cultural Perspectives on
develops linguistic skills for improving the of reading and writing skills, review of the basic Contemporary French Society
overall quality of writing and oral fluency. Uses concepts of French grammar, and acquisition of Prereq: 21F.304, 21F.374, or permission of
literary texts, films, and the Internet. Students precise vocabulary through the use of printed instructor
cannot receive credit without simultaneous materials, short stories, and poems. Taught in U (Spring)
completion of 21F.076J. Meets with 21F.304 French. 3-0-9 HASS-H
when offered concurrently. Limited to 18 per C. Culot
Intermediate subject designed to help students
section.
gradually build an in-depth understanding of
L. Rezvani 21F.310 French Conversation: Intensive Practice
France. Focuses on French attitudes and values
regarding education, work, family, and institu-
21F.306 French: Communication Intensive I instructor
tions. Deals with the differing notions that
Prereq: Permission of instructor; Coreq: 21F.308, U (Spring)
underlie interpersonal interactions and commu-
21F.310, 21F.311, 21F.312, 21F.315, 21F.320, 3-0-9 HASS-H
nication styles, such as politeness, friendship,
21F.321, 21F.322, 21F.325J, 21F.341, 21F.346,
Training in oral expression including commu- and formality. Using a Web comparative, cross-
or 21F.347
nication skills, fluency, idiomatic French and cultural approach, students explore a variety of
U (Fall, Spring)
pronunciation. Discussion materials include French and American materials, then analyze
3-0-0
short literary and sociological texts, recent films, and compare using questionnaires, opinion
21F.307 French: Communication Intensive II
varied audio and digitized video interviews and polls, news reports (in different media), as well
Prereq: Permission of instructor; Coreq: 21F.308,
the Internet. Taught in French. Limited to 16. as a variety of historical, anthropological and lit-
21F.310, 21F.311, 21F.312, 21F.315, 21F.320,
L. Rezvani erary texts. Students involved in team research
21F.321, 21F.322, 21F.325J, 21F.341, 21F.346,
projects. Attention given to the development
or 21F.347
21F.311 Introduction to French Culture of relevant linguistics skills. Recommended for
U (Fall, Spring)
Prereq: 21F.304, 21F.374, or permission of students planning to study and work in France.
3-0-0
instructor Taught in French.
Intensive tutorial in writing and speaking for ma- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered S. Levet
jors. Provides students with enhanced linguistic Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
and cultural fluency for academic or real-world 3-0-9 HASS-H
purposes. 21F.307 builds on writing and Advanced Subjects in Literature and
Examines major social and political trends,
speaking skills acquired in 21F.306. Conducted Culture
events, debates and personalities which help
entirely in French. Preference to French majors.
place various aspects of contemporary French
C. Clark Students are required to take at least one inter-
culture in their historical perspective. Topics
mediate subject before enrolling in advanced
include the heritage of the French Revolution,
subjects. Otherwise they must obtain permission
the growth and consequences of colonialism,
Intermediate Subjects in Language, of the instructor.
the role of intellectuals in public debates, the
Literature, and Culture impact of the Occupation, the modernization of
the economy and of social structures. Also stud- 21F.320 Introduction to French Literature
These subjects (21F.308-21F.315) are designed ied are the sources and meanings of national Prereq: 21F.304, 21F.374, or permission of
for students who have completed French IV or its symbols, monuments, myths and manifestoes. instructor
equivalent. They serve as a transition between Documents include fiction, films, essays, news- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
language study and more advanced subjects in paper articles, and television shows. Recom- Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
literature and cultures. Although each subject mended for students planning to study abroad. 3-0-9 HASS-H
has a different emphasis, all provide students Taught in French. A basic study of major French literary genres —
with additional practice in reading, speaking, C. Clark poetry, drama, and fiction — and an introduction
and writing.
to methods of literary analysis. Authors include:
Voltaire, Balzac, Sand, Baudelaire, Apollinaire,
341 s u b j e c t s 2 1 F. 2 3 2 t o 2 1 F. 3 2 0
Camus, Sartre, Ionesco, Duras, and Tournier. Examines current debates on post-colonial and Christine Angot, Nina Bouraoui, Herve Guibert,
L A N G U A G E S
Special attention devoted to the improvement of globalized queer identities through essays, and Patrick Modiano. Taught in French.
French language skills. Taught in French. songs, movies, and novels. Authors include B. Perreau
B. Perreau Didier Eribon, Anne Garréta, Abdellah Taïa, Anne
Scott, and Nina Bouraoui. Taught in French.
21F.321 Childhood and Youth in French and B. Perreau Graduate Language Subjects
Francophone Cultures
Prereq: One intermediate subject in French 21F.341 Contemporary French Film and Social 21F.351 French I
A N D
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Issues (Subject meets with 21F.301)
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Prereq: 21F.304, 21F.374, or permission of Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-H instructor G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
S T U D I E S
U (Spring) 4-0-5
Studies the transformation of childhood and
Not offered regularly; consult department Credit cannot also be received for 21F.371
youth since the 18th century in France, as well
2-2-8 HASS-H
as the development of sentimentality within the Introduction to the French language and culture
family in a francophone context. Examines the Issues in contemporary French society as with emphasis on acquisition of vocabulary and
personification of children, both as a source of expressed through movies made in the 1990s. grammatical concepts through active communi-
G L O B A L
inspiration for artistic creation and a political Topics include France's national self-image, the cation. Conducted entirely in French. Exposure
ideal aimed at protecting future generations. women’s movement, sexuality and gender, fam- to the language via a variety of authentic sources
Considers various representations of childhood ily life and class structure, post-colonialism and such as the Internet, audio, video and printed
and youth in literature (e.g., Pagnol, Proust, Sar- immigration, and American cultural imperial- materials which help develop cultural awareness
raute, Lave, Morgièvre), movies (e.g., Truffaut), ism. Films by Lelouch, Audiard, Doillon, Denis, and linguistic proficiency. Coordinated language
and songs (e.g., Brel, Barbara). Taught in French. Klapisch, Resnais, Rouan, Balasko, Collard, lab program. Meets with 21F.371 when offered
B. Perreau Dridi, Kassovitz, and others. Readings from concurrently. Limited to 18 per section.
French periodicals. Films shown with English L. Rezvani
21F.322J Frenchness in an Era of Globalization subtitles. Taught in French.
(New) C. Clark 21F.352 French II
(Same subject as 21H.242J) (Subject meets with 21F.302)
Prereq: One intermediate subject in French or 21F.346 Topics in Modern French Literature and Prereq: 21F.351
permission of instructor Culture G (Fall, Spring)
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) Prereq: One intermediate subject in French 4-0-5
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered U (Fall, Spring) Credit cannot also be received for 21F.372
Can be repeated for credit with permission of Continuation of introductory course to the
Approaches the question of what constitutes French language and culture with emphasis on
instructor
Frenchness in today's era of globalization acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical con-
through issues of memory, belonging, and Close study of history and criticism of French lit- cepts through active communication. Conducted
cultural production. Explores the role of time- erature, focusing on a specific group of writers, entirely in French. Exposure to the language
less traditions—common technologies, an a movement, a theme, a critical or theoretical via a variety of authentic sources such as the
internationally-spoken language, monuments issue, or an analytic approach. Taught in French. Internet, audio, video and printed materials
open to the world, and foods such as wine and C. Clark which help develop cultural awareness as well
cheese—remain quintessentially French. Also as linguistic proficiency. Coordinated language
covers recent scandals about France's role in the 21F.347 Social and Literary Trends in lab. Same as 21F.302, but for graduate credit.
world, such as its colonial identity and Domi- Contemporary Short French Fiction Meets with 21F.372 when offered concurrently.
nique Strauss-Kahn's New York debacle. Taught Prereq: One intermediate subject in French or Limited to 18 per section.
in French. Limited to 18. permission of instructor L. Rezvani
C. Clark U (Fall)
Not offered regularly; consult department For French Literature and Culture subjects offered
21F.325J New Culture of Gender: Queer France 3-0-9 HASS-H in English, see 21F.049, 21F.052, 21F,053,
(Same subject as WGS.233J) 21F.054J, and 21F.068J.
Examines short stories and short novels
Prereq: One intermediate subject in French
published in France during the past 20 years,
with emphasis on texts related to the dominant
social and cultural trends. Themes include the
3-0-9 HASS-H
legacy of France's colonial experience, the re-
examination of its wartime past, memory and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Addresses the place of contemporary queer the Holocaust, the specter of AIDS, changing
identities in French discourse. Discusses the gender relationships, new families, the quest
new generation of queer authors and their prin- for personal identity, and immigration narra-
cipal concerns. Introduces students to the main tives. Covers a wide variety of authors, including
classical references of queer subcultures, from
Proust and Vivien to Hocquenghem and Wittig.
342
GERMAN 21F.402 German II 21F.473 German III—Globalization
C O U R S E
(Subject meets with 21F.452) Prereq: 21F.402 or permission of instructor;
The subjects listed below include language, liter- Prereq: 21F.401, 21F.471, or permission of Coreq: 21F.076
ature, and cultural studies subjects, all of which instructor U (Fall)
are taught in German. These first-year language U (Fall, IAP, Spring) 4-0-5 HASS-H
subjects are also offered for graduate credit. 4-0-8 HASS-H Credit cannot also be received for 21F.403
21F
The indication of prerequisites for specific Ger- Expansion of basic communication skills and material as 21F.403. See description under
man offerings does not apply to students who further development of linguistic competency. 21F.403. Students cannot receive credit without
have already completed equivalent work. For Review and completion of basic grammar, build- simultaneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets
further placement advice, consult one of the field ing of vocabulary, and practice in writing short with 21F.403 when offered concurrently. Limited
advisors in German. The 9-unit Globalization essays. Reading of short literary texts. Exposure to 18 per section.
subjects cover the same material as their 12-unit to history and culture of German-speaking E. Crocker
counterparts, but they may only be taken in countries through audio, video, and Web materi-
conjunction with 21F.076J. als. For graduate credit see 21F.452. Meets with 21F.404 German IV
21F.472 when offered concurrently. Limited to Prereq: 21F.403, 21F.473, or permission of
18 per section. instructor
Fundamental Language Subjects D. Jaeger U (Fall, Spring)
4-0-8 HASS-H
21F.401 German I 21F.472 German II—Globalization Credit cannot also be received for 21F.474
(Subject meets with 21F.451) Prereq: 21F.401 or permission of instructor;
Prereq: None Development of interpretive skills, using literary
Coreq: 21F.076
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) texts (B. Brecht, S. Zweig) and contemporary
U (Fall)
4-0-8 HASS-H media texts (film, TV broadcasts, Web materials).
4-0-5 HASS-H
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.471 Discussion and exploration of cultural topics
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.402,
in their current social, political, and historical
21F.452
Introduction to German language and culture. context via hypermedia documentaries. Further
Acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same mate- refinement of oral and written expression
concepts through active communication. Audio, rial as 21F.402. See description under 21F.402. and expansion of communicative competence
video, and printed materials provide direct Students cannot receive credit without simul- in practical everyday situations. Meets with
exposure to authentic German language and taneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets with 21F.474 when offered concurrently. Limited to
culture. Self-paced language lab program is fully 21F.402 and 21F.452 when offered concurrently. 18 per section.
coordinated with textbook/workbook. Develop- Limited to 18 per section. Fall: D. Jaeger
ment of effective basic communication skills. D. Jaeger Spring: E. Crocker
For graduate credit see 21F.451. Meets with
21F.471 when offered concurrently. Limited to 21F.403 German III 21F.474 German IV—Globalization
18 per section. Prereq: 21F.402, 21F.472, or permission of Prereq: 21F.403 or permission of instructor;
P. Weise instructor Coreq: 21F.076
U (Fall, Spring) U (Fall)
21F.471 German I—Globalization 4-0-8 HASS-H 4-0-5 HASS-H
Prereq: None. Coreq: 21F.076 Credit cannot also be received for 21F.473 Credit cannot also be received for 21F.404
U (Fall)
4-0-5 HASS-H Expands skills in speaking, reading, listening, In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.401, and writing. Develops analytic and interpretative material as 21F.404. See description under
21F.451 skills through the reading of a full-length drama 21F.404. Students cannot receive credit without
as well as short prose and poetry (Dürrenmatt, simultaneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets
In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same mate- Boll, Borchert, and others) and through media with 21F.404 when offered concurrently. Limited
rial as 21F.401. See description under 21F.401. selections on contemporary issues in German- to 18 per section.
Students cannot receive credit without simul- speaking cultures. Discussions and composi- D. Jaeger
taneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets with tions based on these texts. Review of grammar
21F.401 and 21F.451 when offered concurrently. and development of vocabulary-building strate-
Limited to 18 per section. gies. Recommended for students with two years
P. Weise of high school German. Meets with 21F.473
when offered concurrently. Limited to 18 per
section.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
E. Crocker
343 s u b j e c t s 2 1 F. 3 2 1 t o 2 1 F. 4 7 4
21F.406 German: Communication Intensive I Saed, among others. Students create their own
L A N G U A G E S
Prereq: Permission of instructor; Coreq: 21F.409, mini-film, commercial, or multimedia work. Advanced Subjects in Language,
21F.410, 21F.412, 21F.414, 21F.415, 21F.416, Taught in German. Literature, and Culture
or 21F.420 D. Jaeger
U (Fall, Spring) 21F.414 German Culture, Media, and Society
3-0-0 21F.410 Advanced German: Communication for Prereq: 21F.404 or 21F.474
21F.407 German: Communication Intensive II Professionals Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall)
Prereq: Permission of instructor; Coreq: 21F.409, Prereq: 21F.404 or 21F.474 Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
A N D
21F.410, 21F.412, 21F.414, 21F.415, 21F.416, Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9 HASS-H
or 21F.420 Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Can be repeated for credit
U (Fall, Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-H
Investigates current trends and topics in Ger-
S T U D I E S
3-0-0
Exposes students to current issues and lan- man literature, theater, film, television, radio,
Intensive tutorial in writing and speaking for ma- guage use in German technology, business, and other media arts productions. Analyzes
jors. Provides students with enhanced linguistic and international industrial relations; discusses media texts in the context of their production,
and cultural fluency for academic or real-world ramifications of these issues in a larger social reception, and distribution as well as the public
purposes. 21F.407 builds on writing and speak- and cultural context. Prepares students who debates initiated by these works. Students have
G L O B A L
ing skills acquired in 21F.406. Conducted en- wish to work or study in a German-speaking the opportunity to discuss topics with a writer,
tirely in German. Preference to German majors. country. Focuses on specialized vocabulary and filmmaker, and/or media artist from Germany.
E. Crocker systematic training in speaking and writing Taught in German. Topics vary from term to term.
skills to improve fluency and style. Emphasizes K. Fendt
communicative strategies that are crucial in a
Intermediate Subjects in Language, working environment. Includes discussion and 21F.415 Germany and Its European Context
Literature, and Culture analysis of newspaper and magazine articles, Prereq: 21F.404 or 21F.474
modern expository prose, and extensive use of Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
21F.405 Intermediate German: Intensive Study online material. Taught in German. Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
of Language and Culture P. Weise 3-0-9 HASS-H
Prereq: 21F.403, 21F.473, or permission of Can be repeated for credit
instructor 21F.412 Advanced German: Literature and
Examines the historical, political, and socio-
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (IAP) Culture
logical forces that shape present-day Germany.
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Prereq: 21F.404, 21F.474, or permission of
Topics vary and may include: value changes
in postwar society, coping with the legacy of
U (Fall)
Prepares students for working and living in the past, multiculturalism in Germany, change
3-0-9 HASS-H
German-speaking countries. Focuses on current of gender roles, cultural differences between
political, social, and cultural issues, using news- East and West after the unification, the role of
instructor
papers, TV, radio broadcasts, podcasts, and Web environmentalism, the process of European
sources from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Provides the opportunity to discuss, orally and integration, and Germany and its neighbors.
Emphasizes speaking and listening skills for in writing, cultural, ethical, and social issues on Draws on current articles, texts and videos from
professional contexts. Project-based course a stylistically sophisticated level. Explores rep- newspapers, journals, the Web, and German TV.
includes oral presentations, group discussions, resentative and influential works from the 19th Integrates and contextualizes the first-hand ex-
guest lectures, and live interviews with German century to the present, through literary texts periences of German society. Taught in German.
speakers. Progress tracked with student portfo- (prose, drama, poetry), radio plays, art, film, E. Crocker
lios. Taught in German. No listeners. and architecture. Investigates topics such as the
E. Crocker human and the machine, science and ethics, 21F.416 20th- and 21st-Century German
representation of memory, and issues of good Literature
21F.409 Advanced German: Visual Arts, Media, and evil. Includes works by E.T.A. Hoffmann, Prereq: 21F.404 or 21F.474
Creative Expression Kafka, Brecht, Dürrenmatt, Süskind, and W.G. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Prereq: 21F.404 or 21F.474 Sebald. Topics and authors vary from term to Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) term. Taught in German. 3-0-9 HASS-H
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered P. Weise Can be repeated for credit with permission of
Students develop their spoken and written Introduces students to important 20th- and
language skills via storytelling, drama, inter- 21st-century literary texts and connects them to
the often dramatic course of German history in
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
pretative speaking, poetry slam, writing short,

creative texts; and by reading contemporary the last century. Surveys German literature from
prose, plays, and poetry. Explores different art the beginning of the 20th century to the most
forms such as short film, photography, installa- recent post-unification texts. Each term focuses
tion and digital art, and commercials. Discusses on a different broader theme. Taught in German.
works by Yoko Tawada, Ernst Jandl, and Babak D. Jaeger
344
21F.420 Visual Histories: German Cinema 1945 JAPANESE graduate credit see 21F.552. Limited to 16 per
C O U R S E
to Present section.
Prereq: 21F.404, 21F.474, or permission of The subjects listed below include language, Y. Nagaya
instructor literature, and cultural studies subjects, all of
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered which are taught in Japanese. These first-year 21F.503 Japanese III
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) language subjects are also offered for graduate (Subject meets with 21F.573)
21F
2-2-8 HASS-H credit. Prereq: 21F.502; or placement test and
Studies the history, aesthetics, and cultural
The indication of prerequisites for specific U (Fall)
contexts of German film since the end of World
Japanese offerings does not apply to students 4-0-8 HASS-H
War II. Explores films of “New German Cinema”
by Fassbinder, Wenders, Herzog, and oth- who have already completed equivalent work. Students further develop their skills in speaking,
ers, and investigates the film tradition of East For further placement advice, consult one of the listening, reading and writing. Involves contin-
Germany and the internationalization of German field advisors in Japanese. The 9-unit Globaliza- ued vocabulary and kanji building. Coordinated
cinema since the 1980s. Special thematic focus tion subjects cover the same material as their language lab. Limited to 16 per section.
on the representation of history in film. Taught 12-unit counterparts, but they may only be taken T. Aikawa
in German. in conjunction with 21F.076J.
K. Fendt 21F.573 Japanese III—Globalization
Fundamental Language Subjects Prereq: 21F.502; or placement test and
Graduate Language Subjects permission of instructor; Coreq: 21F.076
21F.501 Japanese I U (Fall)
21F.451 German I (Subject meets with 21F.551) 4-0-5 HASS-H
(Subject meets with 21F.401) Prereq: None
U (Fall, IAP) In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same mate-
Prereq: None
4-0-8 HASS-H rial as 21F.503. Students further develop their
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.571 skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
4-0-5
Involves continued vocabulary and kanji build-
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.471 Introduction to modern standard Japanese. ing. Coordinated language lab. Students cannot
Introduction to German language and culture. Emphasis on developing proficiency in speaking receive credit without simultaneous completion
Acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical and listening, using basic grammar and vocabu- of 21F.076J. Limited to 16 per section.
concepts through active communication. Audio, lary. Basic skills in reading and writing are also T. Aikawa
video, and printed materials provide direct taught. Lab work required. For graduate credit
exposure to authentic German language and see 21F.551. Meets with 21F.571 when offered 21F.504 Japanese IV
culture. Self-paced language lab program is fully concurrently. Limited to 16 per section. Prereq: 21F.503 or 21F.573; or placement test
coordinated with textbook/workbook. Develop- Y. Nagaya and permission of instructor
ment of effective basic communication skills. U (Spring)
Same as 21F.401, but for graduate credit. Meets 21F.571 Japanese I—Globalization 4-0-8 HASS-H
with 21F.471 when offered concurrently. Limited Prereq: None. Coreq: 21F.076
U (Fall) Review and expansion of basic skills. Emphasis
to 18 per section.
4-0-5 HASS-H on application of basic grammar and vocabulary
P. Weise
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.501, in various situations. Lab work required. Limited
21F.551 to 16 per section.
21F.452 German II
Y. Nagaya
(Subject meets with 21F.402) In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same mate-
Prereq: 21F.451 or permission of instructor rial as 21F.501. See description under 21F.501. 21F.505 Japanese V
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) Students cannot receive credit without simul- (Subject meets with 21F.575)
4-0-5 taneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets with Prereq: 21F.504; or placement test and
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.472 21F.501 and 21F.551 when offered concurrently. permission of instructor
Expansion of basic communication skills and Limited to 16 per section. U (Fall)
further development of linguistic competency. Y. Nagaya 4-0-8 HASS-H
Review and completion of basic grammar, build-
21F.502 Japanese II Systematic development of reading, writing, and
ing of vocabulary, and practice in writing short
(Subject meets with 21F.552) oral communication skills. Introduction to ad-
essays. Reading of short literary texts. Exposure
Prereq: 21F.501 or 21F.571; or placement test vanced grammar that deepens the understand-
to history and culture of German-speaking coun-
and permission of instructor ing of Japanese culture and society through
tries through audio, video and web materials.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Spring) reading and discussion. Lab work required.

Same as 21F.402, but for graduate credit. Meets
4-0-8 HASS-H Limited to 16 per section.
with 21F.472 when offered concurrently. Limited
M. Ikeda-Lamm
to 18 per section. Enhancement of the four basic skills. Extension
D. Jaeger of basic grammar. Vocabulary and kanji (Chinese
characters) building. Lab work required. For
For German Literature and Culture subjects of-
fered in English, see 21F.055 and 21F.059.
345 s u b j e c t s 2 1 F. 4 0 6 t o 2 1 F. 5 0 5
21F.575 Japanese V—Globalization lary. Basic skills in reading and writing are also English with a project that requires research in
L A N G U A G E S
(Subject meets with 21F.505) taught. Lab work required. Same as 21F.501, but Japanese. Preference to Japanese minors.
Prereq: 21F.504; or placement test and for graduate credit. Meets with 21F.571 when I. Condry
permission of instructor; Coreq: 21F.076 offered concurrently. Limited to 16 per section.
U (Fall) Y. Nagaya 21F.592 Introduction to Japanese Culture
4-0-5 HASS-H (Subject meets with 21F.064)
21F.552 Japanese II Prereq: 21F.504 or permission of instructor
A N D
Prereq: 21F.551 or placement test and 3-0-10 HASS-H; CI-H

simultaneous completion of 21F.076J. Limited to Examines the major aesthetic, social, and politi-
G (Spring)
16 per section. cal elements that have shaped modern Japanese
S T U D I E S
4-0-5
M. Ikeda-Lamm culture and society. Includes readings on
Enhancement of the four basic skills. Extension contemporary Japan and the historical evolution
21F.506 Japanese VI of basic grammar. Vocabulary and kanji (Chinese of the culture. Students study literary texts, film
Prereq: 21F.505 or 21F.575; or placement test characters) building. Lab work required. Same and art, and analyze everyday life and leisure
and permission of instructor as 21F.502, but for graduate credit. Limited to activities. Taught in English with a project that
G L O B A L
U (Spring) 16 per section. requires research in Japanese. Preference to

3-0-9 HASS-H Y. Nagaya Japanese minors.
I. Condry
Continuation of 21F.505. Further development of
reading, writing, and oral communication skills.
Extension of advanced grammar and further
Japanese Language Option Subjects 21F.593 Japanese Literature and Cinema
(Subject meets with 21A.142J, 21F.065J)
enhancement of advanced vocabulary. Variety
21F.590 Visualizing Japan in the Modern World Prereq: 21F.504 or permission of instructor
of cultural elements studied through readings,
(Subject meets with 21F.027J, CMS.874J) U (Spring)
video, and discussion. Lab work required.
Prereq: 21F.504 or permission of instructor 3-0-10 HASS-H; CI-H
M. Ikeda-Lamm
Surveys both cinematic and literary representa-
tions of diverse eras and aspects of Japanese
3-0-10 HASS-H; CI-H
Advanced Subjects culture, with emphasis on the modern period.
Studies how visual images shape the identity Includes topics such as the classical era, the
21F.514 Linguistic Theory and Japanese of peoples, cultures, and events in Japan. Uses samurai age, wartime Japan and the atomic
Language prototype digital projects as case studies to bombings, social change in the postwar period,
(Subject meets with 24.946) introduce the conceptual and practical issues and the appropriation of foreign cultural themes.
Prereq: Permission of instructor involved in “visualizing cultures.” Projects look Directors include Akira Kurosawa and Hiroshi
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall) at American and Japanese graphics depicting Teshigahara. Authors include Kobo Abe and
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered contacts between Japan and the West in the 19th Yukio Mishima. Films shown with subtitles in
3-0-6 HASS-H and early 20th centuries. Taught in English with English. Taught in English with a project that
a project that requires research in Japanese. En- requires research in Japanese. Preference to
Detailed examination of the grammar of Japa- Japanese minors.
rollment limited; preference to Japanese minors.
nese and its structure which is significantly J. Cullen
S. Miyagawa
different from English, with special emphasis
on problems of interest in the study of linguistic
21F.591 Japanese Popular Culture 21F.596 Anime: Transnational Media and Culture
universals. Data from a broad group of languag-
(Subject meets with 21A.143J, 21F.039J) (Subject meets with 21F.063)
es studied for comparison with Japanese. Meets
Prereq: 21F.504 or permission of instructor Prereq: 21F.504 or permission of instructor
with graduate subject 24.946, but assignments
differ. Assumes familiarity with linguistic theory.
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
S. Miyagawa
3-0-10 HASS-H 3-0-10 HASS-H
Examines Japanese popular culture as a way of Explores anime (Japanese animated films and
Graduate Language Subjects understanding the changing character of media, TV shows) as a study in flows among media and
capitalism, fan communities and cultural dif- cultures. Discusses Japan's substantial share
21F.551 Japanese I ferences. Topics include manga (comic books), of the TV cartoon market and the reasons for
(Subject meets with 21F.501) hip-hop and other popular music in Japan, anime's worldwide success. Focuses on cultural
Prereq: None anime (Japanese animated films) and feature production and the ways anime cultures are cre-
ated through the interactive efforts of studios,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
G (Fall, IAP) films, sports (sumo, soccer, baseball), and

4-0-5 online communication. Emphasis on contem- sponsors, fans, broadcasters, and distributors.
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.571 porary popular culture and theories of gender, Uses anime scholarship and media examples as
sexuality, race, and the workings of power in a means to examine leading theories in media
Introduction to modern standard Japanese. global culture industries. Several films screened and cultural studies, gender and sexuality,
Emphasis on developing proficiency in speaking outside of regular class meeting times. Taught in technology and identity, and post-industrial
and listening, using basic grammar and vocabu- globalization. Taught in English with a project
346
that requires research in Japanese. Preference to PORTUGUESE ment of linguistic competency. Uses a variety of
C O U R S E
Japanese minors. authentic sources, such as the Internet, audio,
I. Condry The subjects listed below include language, video, and printed materials, to help develop
literature, and cultural studies subjects, all of cultural awareness and linguistic proficiency.
For Japanese Literature and Culture subjects which are taught in Portuguese. These first-year Coordinated language lab. Conducted entirely
offered in English, see 21F.027J, 21F.039J, language subjects are also offered for graduate in Portuguese. For graduate credit, see 21F.852.
21F
21F.063, 21F.064, and 21F.065J. credit. Limited to 18.
N. Dominique
The indication of prerequisites for specific Portu-
ITALIAN guese offerings does not apply to students who 21F.880 Accelerated Introductory Portuguese
have already completed equivalent work. For for Spanish Speakers
The subjects listed below include language, liter- further placement advice, consult one of the field (Subject meets with 21F.855)
ature, and cultural studies subjects, all of which advisors in Portuguese. Prereq: 21F.704, 21F.774, or permission of
are taught in Italian. These first-year language instructor
subjects are also offered for graduate credit. U (Fall, Spring)
Fundamental Language Subjects 4-0-8 HASS-H
Fundamental Language Subjects 21F.801 Portuguese I Accelerated introduction to the language and
(Subject meets with 21F.851) culture of the Portuguese-speaking world, with
21F.601 Italian I Prereq: None a focus on Brazil. Designed for speakers of
(Subject meets with 21F.651) U (Fall, IAP) Spanish (native or bilingual, or those who have
Prereq: None 4-0-8 HASS-H completed two college years or the equivalent).
U (IAP) Credit cannot also be received for 21F.871 Covers essential content of complete first-year
4-0-8 HASS-H Portuguese in one term. Builds on the similari-
Introduction to the language and culture of
ties and differences between both languages
Focus on basic oral expression, listening the Portuguese-speaking world, with special
in grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation for
comprehension, and elementary reading and attention to Brazilian Portuguese. Focuses on
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
writing. Emphasis on the acquisition of vocabu- basic oral expression, listening comprehension,
Conducted entirely in Portuguese. For graduate
lary and grammatical concepts through active and elementary reading and writing. Students
credit, see 21F.855. Limited to 18.
communication. Designed for students with no develop their vocabulary and understanding of
Fall: N. Dominique
knowledge of Italian. Audio, video, and printed grammatical concepts through active commu-
Spring: A. Igrejas
materials provide direct exposure to authentic nication. Coordinated language lab program.
Italian language and culture. Designed for students with no knowledge of
Staff Portuguese. Conducted entirely in Portuguese. 21F.870 Accelerated Introductory Portuguese
For graduate credit, see 21F.851. Limited to 18. for Spanish Speakers—Globalization
21F.651 Italian I A. Igrejas Prereq: None. Coreq: 21F.076J
Prereq: None 21F.871 Portuguese I—Globalization 4-0-5 HASS-H
G (IAP) Prereq: None. Coreq: 21F.076J Credit cannot also be received for 21F.855,
4-0-5 U (Fall) 21F.880
4-0-5 HASS-H In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same mate-
Focus on basic oral expression, listening
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.801, rial as 21F.880. See description under 21F.880.
comprehension, and elementary reading and
21F.851 Students cannot receive credit without simul-
writing. Emphasis on the acquisition of vocabu-
lary and grammatical concepts through active In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same mate- taneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets with
communication. Designed for students with no rial as 21F.801. See description under 21F.801. 21F.880 and 21F.855 when offered concurrently.
knowledge of Italian. Audio, video, and printed Students cannot receive credit without simul- Limited to 18.
materials provide direct exposure to authentic taneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets with N. Dominique
Italian language and culture. 21F.801 and 21F.851 when offered concurrently.
Staff Limited to 18. 21F.803 Portuguese III
A. Igrejas Prereq: 21F.802, 21F.870, 21F.880, or
21F.802 Portuguese II U (Fall, IAP)
(Subject meets with 21F.852) 4-0-8 HASS-H
Prereq: 21F.801, 21F.871, or permission of Expands the breadth and depth of students'
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
instructor skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and

U (Spring) writing Portuguese while continuing to provide
4-0-8 HASS-H exposure to the history and cultures of the
Continuation of 21F.801. Focuses on expand- Portuguese-speaking world. Uses short stories,
ing communication skills and further develop- films and music to study issues of historical and
347 s u b j e c t s 2 1 F. 5 7 5 t o 2 1 F. 8 0 3
current interest. Conducted entirely in Portu- For undergraduate credit, see 21F.801. Enroll- skills. Conducted in both Russian and English.
L A N G U A G E S
guese. Limited to 18. ment limited. Designed for students with no knowledge of Rus-
N. Dominique A. Igrejas sian. Limited to 18.
M. Khotimsky
21F.804 Portuguese IV 21F.852 Portuguese II
Prereq: 21F.803 or permission of instructor (Subject meets with 21F.802) 21F.612 Russian II (Regular)
U (Spring) Prereq: 21F.851 or permission of instructor Prereq: 21F.611 or permission of instructor
4-0-8 HASS-H G (Spring) U (Spring)
A N D
4-0-5 4-0-8 HASS-H

Continued study of the language and culture to
improve fluency, accuracy and style in both oral Continuation of 21F.851. Focuses on expand- Continuing instruction in Russian language and
and written communication. Students discuss ing communication skills and further develop- culture with emphasis on acquisition of vocabu-
S T U D I E S
current news articles, short literary texts, films, ment of linguistic competency. Uses a variety of lary and grammatical concepts through active
music and web-based materials dealing with is- authentic sources, such as the Internet, audio, communication. Conducted in both Russian and
sues relevant to the Portuguese-speaking world. video, and printed materials, to help develop English. Provides exposure to the language via a
Coursework also includes grammar review. cultural awareness and linguistic proficiency. video program, internet resources, and literary
Conducted entirely in Portuguese. Limited to 18. Coordinated language lab. Conducted entirely texts that are integrated in grammar instruction
G L O B A L
N. Dominique in Portuguese. For undergraduate credit, see and conversation tasks. Limited to 18.
21F.802. Enrollment limited. M. Khotimsky
N. Dominique
Intermediate Subjects in Language, 21F.613 Russian III (Regular)
Literature, and Culture 21F.855 Accelerated Introductory Portuguese Prereq: 21F.612; permission of instructor
for Spanish Speakers U (Fall)
21F.820 Topics in Modern Portuguese Literature (Subject meets with 21F.880) 4-0-8 HASS-H
and Culture Prereq: 21F.704 or permission of instructor
Includes comprehensive review and expansion
Prereq: 21F.804 or permission of instructor G (Fall, Spring)
of grammar and vocabulary. Emphasizes the
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall) 4-0-5
development of speaking, reading, and writing
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Credit cannot also be received for 21F.870
skills. Examines adapted and authentic literary
3-0-9 HASS-H Accelerated introduction to the language and texts, media resources, and film. Develops
Can be repeated for credit with permission of culture of the Portuguese-speaking world, with communicative skills necessary for personal and
instructor a focus on Brazil. Designed for speakers of professional interaction in a Russian-language
Close study of history and criticism of Portu- Spanish (native or bilingual, or those who have environment. Limited to 18.
guese literature, focusing on a specific group of completed two college years or the equivalent). M. Khotimsky
writers, a movement, a theme, a critical or theo- Covers essential content of complete first-year
retical issue, or an analytic approach. Taught in Portuguese in one term. Builds on the similari- 21F.614 Russian IV (Regular)
Portuguese. ties and differences between both languages Prereq: 21F.613; permission of instructor
N. Dominique in grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation for U (Spring)
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. 4-0-8 HASS-H
Conducted entirely in Portuguese. For under-
Features intermediate to advanced study of Rus-
Graduate Language Subjects graduate credit, see 21F.880. Limited to 18.
sian with a comprehensive review of grammar,
Fall: N. Dominique
and emphasis on more complex communicative
Spring: A. Igrejas
21F.851 Portuguese I topics. Reading and writing skills developed
(Subject meets with 21F.801) through study of various topics in Russian
Prereq: None For Portuguese Literature and Culture subjects
culture and society. Uses a variety of authentic
G (Fall, IAP) offered in English, see 21F.074.
literary and non-fiction texts, media resources,
4-0-5 and film. Limited to 18.
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.871 M. Khotimsky
RUSSIAN
Introduction to the language and culture of
the Portuguese-speaking world, with special 21F.615 Russian I (Streamlined)
21F.611 Russian I (Regular)
attention to Brazilian Portuguese. Focuses on Prereq: Placement test and permission of
Prereq: None
basic oral expression, listening comprehension, instructor
U (Fall, IAP)
and elementary reading and writing. Students Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall)
4-0-8 HASS-H
develop their vocabulary and understanding of Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
4-0-8 HASS-H
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
grammatical concepts through active commu- Emphasizes the development of communicative

nication. Coordinated language lab program. and cultural competence, as well as mastery
The first term streamlined sequence. Designed
Designed for students with no knowledge of of the foundations of Russian grammar and
for students who have conversational skills
Portuguese. Conducted entirely in Portuguese. vocabulary. Using video, internet resources,
(typically gained from growing up in a Russian
and varied cultural materials, students work
on developing speaking, reading, and writing
348
speaking environment) without a corresponding Fundamental Language Subjects 21F.772 Spanish II—Globalization
C O U R S E
level of literacy. Limited to 18. Prereq: 21F.701 or permission of instructor;
M. Khotimsky 21F.701 Spanish I Coreq: 21F.076
21F.616 Russian II (Streamlined) Prereq: None 4-0-5 HASS-H
Prereq: 21F.615; or placement test and U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Credit cannot also be received for 21F.700,
21F
permission of instructor 4-0-8 HASS-H 21F.702, 21F.752, 21F.782, 21F.783
U (Spring) Credit cannot also be received for 21F.771
In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same mate-
For students with no previous knowledge of rial as 21F.702. See description under 21F.702.
4-0-8 HASS-H
Spanish. Introduction to understanding, speak- Students cannot receive credit without simul-
The second term streamlined sequence; continuing, reading, and writing Spanish. Maximal use taneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets with
ation of 21F.615. The streamlined sequence is of fundamentals of grammar in active com- 21F.702 and 21F.752 when offered concurrently.
designed for students who have conversational munication. Audio- and video-based language Limited to 18 per section.
skills (typically gained from growing up in a laboratory program coordinated with and R. Rey Agudo
Russian speaking environment) without a cor- supplemented to class work. For graduate credit
responding level of literacy. Limited to 18. see 21F.751. Meets with 21F.771 when offered 21F.782 Spanish II (Study Abroad)
M. Khotimsky concurrently. Limited to 18 per section. (Subject meets with 21F.783)
L. Soto Prereq: 21F.701, 21F.771, or permission of
21F.617 Streamlined Russian for Scientists and instructor
Engineers 21F.771 Spanish I—Globalization U (IAP)
Prereq: 21F.616 or permission of instructor Prereq: None. Coreq: 21F.076 4-0-8 HASS-H
U (Fall) U (Fall) Credit cannot also be received for 21F.700,
Not offered regularly; consult department 4-0-5 HASS-H 21F.702, 21F.752, 21F.772
4-0-8 HASS-H Credit cannot also be received for 21F.701,
Increased practice in listening comprehension,
Can be repeated for credit 21F.751
reading, and group interaction. Class con-
Designed for heritage speakers of Russian who In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same mate- ducted in Madrid, Spain with an MIT instructor.
have some basic knowledge of conversational rial as 21F.701. See description under 21F.701. Students responsible for travel and lodging fees.
Russian from growing up in a Russian-speaking Students cannot receive credit without simul- Trips outside of Madrid allow students to experi-
environment, but do not have formal training taneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets with ence Spanish culture and history. Opportunities
in grammar. Covers the foundations of Russian 21F.701 and 21F.751 when offered concurrently. to visit Spanish companies and research labs.
spelling and grammar while developing profes- Limited to 18 per section. For graduate credit, see 21F.783. Enrollment
sional vocabulary and communication skills L. Soto limited by lottery.
for students in science and engineering fields. A. Yáñez, R. Rey Agudo
Conducted entirely in Russian. Limited to 18. 21F.702 Spanish II
M. Khotimsky (Subject meets with 21F.752) 21F.700 Refresher Spanish
Prereq: 21F.701, 21F.771, or permission of Prereq: Permission of instructor
instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
SPANISH U (Fall, Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (IAP)
The subjects listed below include language, liter- Credit cannot also be received for 21F.700, Credit cannot also be received for 21F.702,
ature, and cultural studies subjects, all of which 21F.772, 21F.782, 21F.783 21F.752, 21F.772, 21F.782, 21F.783
are taught in Spanish. These first-year language Reviews vocabulary and grammar structures
Continues the study of Spanish language and
subjects are also offered for graduate credit. covered in introductory Spanish through class-
culture using audio, video and print materials,
feature films and popular music from Latin Amer- room activities, readings, and writing. Develops
The indication of prerequisites for specific Span- fluency in speaking through communicative
ica and Spain. Emphasizes writing, vocabulary
ish offerings does not apply to students who classroom activities and oral presentations,
acquisition, and the study of more complex
have already completed equivalent work. For as well as audio and video podcasts. Readings
grammatical structures. Students develop
further placement advice, consult one of the field include online newspapers and short literary
oral skills through group interaction and short
advisors in Spanish. The 9-unit Globalization selections. Writing expression practiced through
presentations. For graduate credit see 21F.752.
subjects cover the same material as their 12-unit a daily online journal/blog and short composi-
Meets with 21F.772 when offered concurrently.
counterparts, but they may only be taken in tions. Intended for students who have taken two
Limited to 18 per section.
conjunction with 21F.076J. or more years of Spanish in high school, but who
R. Rey Agudo
lack the communicative skills, grammar founda-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
tion and confidence required for an intermediate

level of Spanish. Enrollment limited by lottery.
R. Rey Agudo
349 s u b j e c t s 2 1 F. 8 0 4 t o 2 1 F. 7 0 0
21F.703 Spanish III communication. Materials include contemporary of science and technology in Hispanic societ-
L A N G U A G E S
Prereq: 21F.702, 21F.772, or permission of Spanish and Latin American films, literary texts ies. Topics considered are: family structure and
instructor (short stories, poetry and a novel), online video community, personal identity, gender relations,
U (Fall, Spring) interviews with a variety of Spanish-speakers relationship to natural world, value systems
4-0-8 HASS-H and other Web resources. Students cannot and religion, education and work-life. Ethical
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.773 receive credit without simultaneous completion implications of technological decision-making
of 21F.076J. Meets with 21F.704 when offered also discussed. Improves oral and written skills
Aims at consolidation and expansion of skills
concurrently. Limited to 18 per section. through discussions of audiovisual materials,
in listening comprehension, speaking, reading,
A N D
M. Ribas Groeger simulations, interviews, guided compositions,

and writing. Uses short stories and other read-
regular journal writing, and participation on
ings, films, music, and Web projects (including
21F.708 Spanish: Communication Intensive I an online forum. Readings include: journalistic
a multimedia exchange with students in Spain)
S T U D I E S
Prereq: Permission of instructor; Coreq: 21F.716, reports, essays, and literary selections offering
to study issues of historical and current interest
21F.717, 21F.730, 21F.735, 21F.738, 21F.739, diverse perspectives. Taught in Spanish. Enroll-
in Hispanic culture. Meets with 21F.773 when
or 21F.740 ment limited.
offered concurrently. Limited to 18 per section.
U (Fall, Spring) M. Ribas Groeger
A. Yáñez
3-0-0
21F.709 Spanish: Communication Intensive II 21F.712 Spanish Conversation and Composition
G L O B A L
21F.773 Spanish III—Globalization

Prereq: 21F.708, permission of instructor; Coreq: (Subject meets with 21F.792)
21F.716J, 21F.717J, 21F.730, 21F.735, 21F.738J, Prereq: 21F.704, 21F.774, or permission of
Coreq: 21F.076
21F.739, or 21F.740J instructor
U (Fall)
U (Fall, Spring) U (Fall)
4-0-5 HASS-H
3-0-0 3-0-9 HASS-H
Intensive tutorial in writing and speaking for ma- Further development of spoken and written
jors. Provides students with enhanced linguistic skills to improve fluency and style. Oral reports
and cultural fluency for academic or real-world by participants on individual topics and group
purposes. Conducted entirely in Spanish. Prefer- Web-based and video projects. Analyses of
simultaneous completion of 21F.076J. Meets
ence to Spanish majors. selected literary texts, films and popular music.
with 21F.703 when offered concurrently. Limited
P. Duong Taught in Spanish. Enrollment limited.
to 18 per section.
M. Ribas Groeger
A. Yáñez
Intermediate Subjects in Language, 21F.792 Spanish Conversation and

21F.704 Spanish IV
Literature, and Culture Composition—Globalization
instructor
These subjects (21F.711–21F.714) are designed Prereq: 21F.704 or permission of instructor;
U (Fall, Spring)
for students who have completed Spanish IV or Coreq: 21F.076
4-0-8 HASS-H
its equivalent. They serve as a transition between U (Fall)
language study and more advanced subjects in 3-0-6 HASS-H
Continued study of the language, literature, and literature and culture. Although each subject has In conjunction with 21F.076J, covers same mate-
culture of Spanish-speaking countries to im- a different emphasis, all provide students with rial as 21F.712. See description under 21F.712.
prove oral and written communication. Materials additional practice in reading, speaking, and Students cannot receive credit without simulta-
include contemporary Spanish and Latin Ameri- writing. neous completion of 21F.076J.
can films, literary texts (short stories, poetry and
M. Ribas Groeger
a novel), online video interviews with a variety It is required that all students take one of the
of Spanish-speakers and other Web resources. intermediate-level subjects before enrolling in 21F.713 Advanced Communication in Spanish:
Meets with 21F.774 when offered concurrently. 21F.716 and above. Students may take several Film, Visual Arts, and Fiction
Limited to 18 per section. subjects from these offerings. Native speakers Prereq: 21F.704, 21F.774, or permission of
Fall: M. Ribas Groeger of Spanish who have studied Hispanic literature instructor
Spring: A. Yáñez at a high school level must seek the instructor's U (Fall, Spring)
approval for admission to any of these subjects. 3-0-9 HASS-H
21F.774 Spanish IV—Globalization
Prereq: 21F.703 or permission of instructor; 21F.711 Advanced Spanish Conversation and
Coreq: 21F.076 Composition: Perspectives on Technology and Students continue to refine their speaking, read-
U (Fall) Culture ing, and writing skills through study of contem-
4-0-5 HASS-H porary visual arts (images in museums, political
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Credit cannot also be received for 21F.704 instructor propaganda, websites, etc.), short literary
U (Spring) texts, and films from all corners of the Hispanic
3-0-9 HASS-H world. Develops analytical skills and vocabulary
material as 21F.704. Continued study of the
appropriate for understanding and discussing
language, literature, and culture of Spanish- Focuses on expository and journalistic writing these media in their historical context. Interac-
speaking countries to improve oral and written that examines the social and cultural impact tive format with frequent work in small groups.
350
Essays receive both peer and instructor review film, narrative (e.g., Márquez’s One Hundred
C O U R S E
before final submission. Taught in Spanish. Years of Solitude, and poetry. Conducted in Graduate Language Subjects
A. Yáñez Spanish. Limited to 18.
Staff 21F.751 Spanish I
21F.714 Spanish for Bilingual Students (Subject meets with 21F.701)
Prereq: Fluency in a Spanish dialect 21F.735 Advanced Topics in Hispanic Literature Prereq: None
21F
U (Spring) and Film G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
3-0-9 HASS-H Prereq: One intermediate Spanish subject or 4-0-5
permission of instructor Credit cannot also be received for 21F.771
Designed for students of Hispanic descent and
U (Fall)
raised in the US. Expands oral and written skills For students with no previous knowledge of
4-0-8 HASS-H
through the study of grammar and increased Spanish. Introduction to understanding, speak-
contact with standard Spanish. Studies recent ing, reading, and writing Spanish. Maximal use
instructor
fiction and poetry as well as specific histori- of fundamentals of grammar in active communi-
cal, social, economic, and political aspects of Close study of a theme, a grouping of authors, or cation. Audio- and video-based language labora-
Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Cuban and a historical period not covered in depth in other tory program coordinated with and supple-
other Hispanic/Latino cultures. Taught in Span- subjects. Taught in Spanish. Limited to 18. mentary to class work. Same as 21F.701, but
ish. Enrollment limited. P. Duong for graduate credit. Meets with 21F.771 when
M. Ribas Groeger offered concurrently. Limited to 18 per section.
21F.738J Literature and Social Conflict: L. Soto
Perspectives on Modern Spain
Advanced Subjects in Literature and (Same subject as 21L.638J) 21F.752 Spanish II
Culture Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or (Subject meets with 21F.702)
permission of instructor Prereq: 21F.751 or permission of instructor
It is strongly advised that all students take one of Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Fall, Spring)
the intermediate-level subjects before enrolling Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 4-0-5
in an advanced subject. Otherwise students are 3-0-9 HASS-H Credit cannot also be received for 21F.700,
required to obtain permission of the instructor of 21F.772, 21F.782, 21F.783
See description under subject 21L.638J.
the advanced subject. Staff Introductory subject that continues the study of
Spanish language and culture using audio, video
21F.716J Introduction to Contemporary Hispanic 21F.739J Globalization and its Discontents: and print materials, feature films and popular
Literature and Film Spanish-speaking Nations music from Latin America and Spain. Emphasiz-
(Same subject as 21L.616J) (Same subject as 21L.639J) es writing, vocabulary acquisition, and the study
Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or of more complex grammatical structures. Group
permission of instructor permission of instructor interaction and short oral presentations develop
U (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered students’ oral skills. Meets with 21F.772 when
3-0-9 HASS-H Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) offered concurrently. Limited to 18 per section.
See description under subject 21L.616J. 3-0-9 HASS-H R. Rey Agudo
Staff See description under subject 21L.639J.
21F.783 Spanish II (Study Abroad)
Staff
21F.717J Introduction to Spanish Culture (New) (Subject meets with 21F.782)
(Same subject as 21L.617J) Prereq: 21F.751 or permission of instructor
21F.740J The New Spain: 1977–Present
Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or G (IAP)
(Same subject as 21L.640J)
permission of instructor 4-0-5
Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall) Credit cannot also be received for 21F.700,
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 21F.702, 21F.752, 21F.772
3-0-9 HASS-H Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Increased practice in listening comprehension,
See description under subject 21L.617J. 3-0-9 HASS-H reading, and group interaction. Class con-
M. Resnick ducted in Madrid, Spain with an MIT instructor.
Students responsible for travel and lodging fees.
M. Resnick
21F.730 Hispanic America: One Hundred Years Trips outside of Madrid allow students to experi-
of Literature and Film ence Spanish culture and history. Opportunities
Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or to visit Spanish companies and research labs.
Same as 21F.782, but for graduate credit. Enroll-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Spring) ment limited by lottery.
3-0-9 HASS-H A. Yáñez, R. Rey Agudo
Explores artistic achievement in a culture that For Spanish Literature and Culture subjects
over the past century has engaged in constant taught in English, see 21F.084J.
and intense imaginative self-renewal. Studies
351 s u b j e c t s 2 1 F. 7 0 3 t o 2 1 F. 7 8 3
INDEPENDENT STUDY 21F.S05– 21F.S08 Special Subject: Global For individual research in Global Studies and
L A N G U A G E S
AND SPECIAL SUBJECTS Studies and Languages (New) Languages, register for 21F.UR or 21F.URG.
Prereq: None For Global Studies and Languages pre-thesis
21F.911 Independent Study U (Spring) tutorial, register for 21F.ThT. For undergradu-
Prereq: None Not offered regularly; consult department ate thesis, register for 21F.ThU. Descriptions of
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Units arranged these subjects can be found in the beginningof
Units arranged Can be repeated for credit this section under 21.UR, 21.URG, 21.ThT, and
Can be repeated for credit Opportunity for undergraduate study of subject 21.ThU.
A N D
matter that is not covered in the regular

Advanced work in foreign languages and curriculum.
literatures for students wishing to pursue top- Consult Global Studies and Languages
S T U D I E S
ics or projects not provided by regular subject Headquarters

offerings. Before registering, student must plan
course of study with appropriate instructor 21F.THT Pre-Thesis Tutorial: Global Studies and
in the section and secure the approval of the Languages
Section Head. Normal maximum is 6 units; to Prereq: Permission of instructor
count toward HASS Requirement, 9 units are U (Fall, Spring)
G L O B A L
required. Exceptional 9-unit projects occasion- 1-0-5

ally approved. Can be repeated for credit
Consult Global Studies and Languages
Headquarters Definition of and early-stage work on thesis
project leading to 21F.ThU Global Studies and
21F.S01–21F.S02 Special Subject: Global Languages Thesis. Taken during the first term of
Studies and Languages the student's two-term commitment to the thesis
Prereq: None project. Student works closely with an individual
U (Spring) faculty tutor.
Not offered regularly; consult department Consult Global Studies and Languages
Units arranged Headquarters
21F.THU Global Studies and Languages Thesis
Opportunity for undergraduate study of subject Prereq: 21F.THT
matter that is not covered in the regular cur- U (Fall, Spring)
riculum. Units arranged
Consult Global Studies and Languages Can be repeated for credit
Headquarters
Completion of work on the senior major thesis
21F.S03 Special Subject: Global Studies and under supervision of a faculty thesis advisor.
Languages Includes oral presentation of thesis progress
Prereq: None early in the term, assembling and revising the
U (Spring; first half of term) final text, and a final meeting with a committee
Not offered regularly; consult department of faculty evaluators to discuss the successes
Units arranged and limitations of the project.
Can be repeated for credit Consult Global Studies and Languages
21F.S04 Special Subject: Global Studies and Headquarters
Languages
Prereq: None 21F.UR Undergraduate Research
U (Spring; second half of term) Prereq: None
Not offered regularly; consult department U (Fall, Spring)
Units arranged Units arranged [P/D/F]
Credit cannot also be received for 21F.URG
Opportunity for undergraduate study of subject 21F.URG Undergraduate Research
matter that is not covered in the regular cur- Prereq: None
riculum. U (Fall, Spring)
Consult Global Studies and Languages Units arranged
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Headquarters Can be repeated for credit

Credit cannot also be received for 21F.UR
Consult Global Studies and Languages
Headquarters
352
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Languages and Literatures/Course 21F

21F
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [three subjects may be satisfied by subjects in

Program 1: French Studies

Prerequisite subjects: 21F.301, 21F.302 (24)
21F.304 French IV, 12, HASS‑H, 21F.303*
To satisfy the requirement that students complete two Communication Intensive subjects in the major,
students must take 21F.306 and 21F.307. Registration for 21F.306 and 21F.307 must be simultaneous with
one of the following: 21F.308, 21F.310, 21F.311, 21F.312, 21F.315, 21F.320, 21F.321, 21F.322, 21F.325J, 21F.341, 21F.346
or 21F.347.
A coherent program of 8 subjects beyond French II from the French curriculum, which may include a
pre-thesis tutorial and a thesis.
Program 2: Spanish Studies

Prerequisite subjects: 21F.701, 21F.702 (24)
21F.704 Spanish IV, 12, HASS‑H, 21F.703*
students must take 21F.708 and 21F.709. Registration for 21F.708 and 21F.709 must be simultaneous with
one of the following range of subjects: 21F.716J, 21F.717J, 21F.730, 21F.735, 21F.738J, 21F.739 or 21F.740J.
A coherent program of 8 subjects beyond Spanish II from the Spanish curriculum, which may include a
pre-thesis tutorial and a thesis.
Unrestricted Electives (for Each Program) 48

Notes
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
353 s u b j e c t s 2 1 F. 9 1 1 t o 2 1 F. U R G
COURSE 21H HISTORY
INTRODUCTORY nological development between Western Europe 21H.106J Black Matters: Introduction to Black
and East Asia post-1750, and its impact on the Studies
21H.001 How to Stage a Revolution rest of the world. Examines a series of evolving (Same subject as 24.912J, 21A.125J, 21L.008J,
Prereq: None relationships, including human beings and their 21W.741J, WGS.190J)
U (Fall) physical environment; religious and political Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H systems; and sub-groups within communities, Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
sorted by race, class, and gender. Introduces Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
Explores fundamental questions about the historical and other interpretive methodolo- 3-0-9 HASS-A, HASS-H; CI-H
causes and nature of revolutions by looking at gies using both primary and secondary source
how people overthrow their rulers and establish See description under subject 24.912J.
materials.
new governments. Considers a set of major Staff
H. Nagahara, J. Ravel
political transformations throughout the world
and across centuries to understand the meaning 21H.107J Introduction to Asian American
21H.101 American History to 1865
of revolution and evaluate its impact. Examines Studies: Historical and Contemporary Issues
Prereq: None
how revolutionaries have attempted to establish (Same subject as 21F.043J)
U (Fall)
their ideals and realize their goals. Asks whether Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-H
radical upheavals require bloodshed, violence, U (Fall)
or even terror. Seeks to explain why some A basic history of American social, economic, 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
revolutions succeed and others fail. Materials and political development from the colonial pe-
See description under subject 21F.043J.
include the writings of revolutionaries, declara- riod through the Civil War. Examines the colonial
E. Teng
tions and constitutions, music, films, art, novels, heritages of Spanish and British America; the
memoirs, and newspapers. American Revolution and its impact; the estab-
21H.130 The Ancient World: Greece
S. Aiyar, L. Ekmekcioglu, C. Leighton lishment and growth of the new nation; and the
Prereq: None
Civil War, its background, character, and impact.
U (Fall)
21H.007J Empire: Introduction to Ancient and Readings include writings of the period by Win-
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
Medieval Studies throp, Paine, Jefferson, Madison, W. H. Garrison,
(Same subject as 21L.014J) G. Fitzhugh, H. B. Stowe, and Lincoln. History of Ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to
Prereq: None J. Cullon the death of Alexander. Major social, economic,
U (Spring) political, and religious trends. Homer, heroism,
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H 21H.102 American History since 1865 and the Greek identity; the hoplite revolution
Prereq: None and the rise of the city-state; Herodotus, Persia,
Interdisciplinary and comparative investigation Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) and the (re)birth of history; Empire, Thucydidean
of the Roman empire of Augustus and the Frank- Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered rationalism, and the Peloponnesian War; Aristo-
ish empire of Charlemagne. Focuses on how 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H tle, Macedonia, and Hellenism. Emphasis on use
large, multi-ethnic empires were created, sus-
of primary sources in translation.
tained, legitimated, and contested through con- Examines the history of American politics,
S. Ostrow
quest, government, literature, art, and economic economics, and society from the Civil War to
organization. Students examine different types the present. Use of secondary accounts and
21H.132 The Ancient World: Rome
of evidence, read across a variety of disciplines, primary documents such as court cases, letters
Prereq: None
and develop skills to identify continuities and and diaries, photographs, and films to examine
U (Spring)
changes in ancient and medieval societies. some of the key issues in the development of
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
W. Broadhead, S. Frampton, E. Goldberg modern America: industrialization and urbaniza-
tion, US emergence as a global power, growth of History of Rome from its humble beginnings
21H.009 The World: 1400–Present consumer culture, and the development of the to the 5th century AD First half: Kingship to
Prereq: None civil rights movement. Republican form; the conquest of Italy; Roman
U (Spring) Staff expansion: Pyrrhus, Punic Wars and provinces;
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H classes, courts, and the Roman revolution;
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Augustus and the formation of empire. Second

Surveys the increasing interaction between com-
half: Virgil to the Vandals; major social, econom-
munities, as the barrier of distance succumbed
ic, political and religious trends at Rome and
to both curiosity and new transport technolo-
in the provinces. Emphasis on use of primary
gies. Explores Western Europe and the United
sources in translation. Enrollment limited.
States' rise to world dominance, as well as the
W. Broadhead
great divergence in material, political, and tech-
354
21H.133 The Medieval World: CE 200–1500 cultural practices. Studies men and women, 21H.155 Modern Japan: 1868 to Present
C O U R S E
Prereq: None nobles and commoners, as well as Europeans Prereq: None
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered and some non-Europeans with whom they came U (Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) into contact. 3-0-9 HASS-H
3-0-9 HASS-H J. Ravel
Surveys Japanese history from the Meiji Res-
21H
Investigates the dynamic history of Europe and toration in 1868 to the present. Highlights key
21H.151 Traditional China: Earliest Times to
its relations with the wider world between the themes, including the emergence of a modern
1644
late Roman empire and voyages of discovery. nation-state, the rise and fall of the Japanese
Prereq: None
Examines the rise of Christianity, the cult of Empire, the development of mass consumer
the saints, and monasticism; the decline of culture and the middle class, and the rise and
the Roman empire, the barbarian invasions, fall of an economic superpower in the postwar
3-0-9 HASS-H
and the foundation of post-Roman kingdoms; era. Explores the local and global nature of
the meteoric rise of Islam; the formation of the Examines how traditional China originated a modernity in Japan.
Carolingian, Byzantine, and Islamic empires; civilization of universal meaning and persistent H. Nagahara
the Vikings and Mongols; castles, knights, and influence, including ideologies, technologies,
crusades; religious thinkers, reformers, and and culture. Explains how this unique civilization 21H.157 The Making of Modern South Asia
heretics; changes in art, architecture, and litera- and the Chinese state at its center developed, Prereq: None
ture; the Black Death and the fall of Constanti- considers its patterns, and assesses its impact. U (Spring)
nople; the Italian Renaissance and the voyages Emphasizes analysis of structures as well as 3-0-9 HASS-S
of discovery. knowledge of events.
Explores the political, social, and economic his-
E. Goldberg C. Leighton
tory of South Asia from the 18th century to the
present day. Topics include colonial rule; anti-co-
21H.134J Medieval Economic History in 21H.152 Modern China: 1644 to the Present
lonial movements; nationalism and the creation
Comparative Perspective Prereq: None
of modern India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh; the
(Same subject as 14.70J) Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall)
post-colonial nation state; social movements; re-
ligious identity; involvement of the United States
U (Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-H
in the region; and economic development. Stu-
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H
Surveys China from its last empire through its dents develop an understanding of the current
Surveys the conditions of material life and reemergence as a power in modern times. Exam- successes, failures, and challenges facing the
changing social and economic relations in ines how China's contemporary transformation people and states of contemporary South Asia
medieval Europe using the comparative context has lifted hundreds of millions from poverty, from a historical perspective.
of contemporary Islamic, Chinese, and Japanese refashioned social relations, and altered interna- S. Aiyar
experiences. Covers the emergence and decline tional politics. Students debate the causes and
of feudal institutions, the transformation of consequences of these major events and specu- 21H.160 Islam, the Middle East, and the West
peasant agriculture, living standards and the late on China's future in the light of its past. Prereq: None
course of epidemic disease, and the ebb and C. Leighton Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
flow of long-distance trade across the Eurasian Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
system. Particular emphasis placed on the study 21H.154 Pre-modern Japan: Earliest Times to 3-0-9 HASS-H
of those factors, both institutional and techno- 1868
Provides students with an overview of basic
logical, which contributed to the emergence of Prereq: None
themes and issues in Middle Eastern history
capitalist organization and economic growth in Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
from the rise of Islam to the present, with an em-
western Europe in contrast to the trajectories fol- Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
phasis on exchanges and encounters between
lowed by the other major medieval economies. 3-0-9 HASS-H
the Middle East and Europe/North America.
A. McCants, S. Ostrow
Surveys Japanese history from the origin myths Examines the history of the notion of "East"
to the fall of Tokugawa shogunate in 1868. High- and "West"; the emergence of Islam and the
21H.141 Renaissance to Revolution: Europe,
lights key themes, including the rise of a court- Christianization of Europe; Ottoman, Sufavid,
1300-1800
centered state, interactions with the broader and Mughal expansion and the flourishing of
Prereq: None
world, and the rise and fall of the warrior class. European powers; European competition with
U (Spring)
Examines the continuities as well as diversity in and colonization of Middle Eastern societies,
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
pre-modern Japanese culture, spirituality, and and Middle Eastern responses including Arab
Provides an introduction to major political, everyday life. nationalism and the popularity of Islamic move-
social, cultural and intellectual changes in Eu- H. Nagahara ments.
rope from the beginnings of the Renaissance in A. Jacobson
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Italy around 1300 to the outbreak of the French

Revolution at the end of the 1700s. Focuses
on the porous boundaries between categories
of theology, magic and science. Examines how
developments in these areas altered European
political institutions, social structures, and
355 subjects 21H.001 to 21H.160

21H.161 The Middle East in the Twentieth 21H.185 Introduction to Environmental History 21H.211 The United States in the Nuclear Age:
H I S T O R Y
Century Prereq: None Politics, Culture, and Society Since 1941

Prereq: None U (Spring) Prereq: None
U (Fall) 3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H 3-0-9 HASS-H
Focusing primarily on the period since 1500,
Surveys major political, socio-economic, and explores the influence of climate, topography, American experience at home and abroad from
cultural changes in the Middle East after 1900. plants, animals, and microorganisms on human Pearl Harbor to the end of the Cold War. Topics
Investigates the demise of the Ottoman and history and the reciprocal influence of people on include: America's role as global superpower,
Qajar dynasties, the rise of new nations and the environment. Topics include the European foreign and domestic anticommunism, social
nationalist identities, and the development of encounter with the Americas, the impact of mod- movements of left and right, suburbanization,
modern states and societies. Examines contem- ern technology, and the historical roots of the and popular culture.
porary issues in historical perspective: the Arab- current environmental crisis. Enrollment limited. Staff
Israeli conflict, the Gulf War, oil and regional H. Ritvo
security, the impact of the Iranian revolution, 21H.213J The War at Home: American Politics
and Islamic movements. Heavy emphasis on and Society in Wartime
primary sources, such as novels and historical INTERMEDIATE (Same subject as 17.28J)
documents. Enrollment limited. Prereq: None
A. Jacobson 21H.201 The American Revolution Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Prereq: None Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
21H.171 Latin America: Revolution, U (Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-S
Dictatorship, and Democracy, 1850 to Present 3-0-9 HASS-H
Prereq: None
English and American backgrounds of the A. Berinsky, C. Capozzola
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Revolution; issues and arguments in the Anglo-
American conflict; colonial resistance and the 21H.214 War and American Society
3-0-9 HASS-H
beginnings of republicanism; the Revolution- Prereq: None
Selective survey of Latin American history from ary War; constitution writing for the states and Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
the mid-19th century to the present. Issues nation; and effects of the American Revolution. Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
studied include: dictators and democracies in Concerned primarily with the revolutionary 3-0-9 HASS-H
the 20th century, revolution in Mexico, Cuba, origins of American government and laws.
Throughout American history, the experience of
and Central America, Latin America in the global Readings emphasize documents from the pe-
war has shaped the ways that Americans think
economy, relations between Latin America and riod—pamphlets, correspondence, the minutes
about themselves, their fellow citizens, and the
the US, indigenismo, feminism, and the varieties or resolutions of resistance organizations,
meanings of American citizenship. Examines
of religion in Latin America. constitutional documents and debates.
how Americans have told the stories of modern
J. Ravel J. Cullon
war in multiple forms such as history, literature,
film, and popular culture from the First World
21H.181J Libertarianism in History 21H.205J The Civil War and the Emergence of
War to the war in Iraq, and interprets media rep-
(Same subject as 17.035J) Modern America: 1861–1890
resentations in terms of changing ideas about
Prereq: None (Same subject as STS.027J)
American identity.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered (Subject meets with STS.427)
C. Capozzola
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
3-0-9 HASS-H Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
21H.217J American Urban History I
Explores the history of the ideal of personal free- (Same subject as 11.013J)
3-0-9 HASS-H
dom with an eye towards contemporary debates Prereq: None
over the pros and cons of the regulatory state. See description under subject STS.027J. U (Spring)
The first part of the course surveys the sociologi- M. R. Smith 2-0-7 HASS-H; CI-H
cal and theological sources of the concepts of
freedom and civil society, and introduces lib- 21H.209 America in Depression and War
R. M. Fogelson
erty's leading relatives or competitors: property, Prereq: None
equality, community, and republicanism. Second U (Fall)
21H.218J American Urban History II
part consists of a series of case studies in the 3-0-9 HASS-H
rise of modern liberty and libertarianism: the
The Great Depression and World War II perma- Prereq: None
abolition of slavery, the struggle for religious
nently changed American politics and society. U (Fall)
freedom, and the twentieth-century American
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Topics include: the Great Crash, the New Deal, 2-0-7 HASS-H; CI-H
civil liberties movement.
M. Ghachem Roosevelt, the home front, the Normandy
Invasion, and the atomic bomb. Explores those
R. M. Fogelson
events through film, posters, newspapers, and
other historical documents.
Staff
356
21H.220J Metropolis: A Comparative History of Puritan writers, Franklin, Paine, Jefferson, and of Athens in the 5th and 4th centuries BC.
C O U R S E
New York City Madison; Lewis and Clark; Frederick Douglass; Surveys and analyzes archeological and literary
(Same subject as 11.150J) Harriet Beecher Stowe; the Lincoln-Douglas evidence, including the sanctuary of Athena
Prereq: None debates; U. S. Grant, W. E. B. Dubois, Andrew on the Acropolis, the Agora, Greek houses, the
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Carnegie, Horatio Alger, F. D. Roosevelt, Betty histories of Herodotus and Thucydides, plays of
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Friedan, and Martin Luther King, Jr. May also Sophocles and Aristophanes, and the panhel-
21H
3-0-9 HASS-H include music, recorded speeches, television lenic sanctuaries of Delphi and Olympia. Not
programs, visual images, or films. Enrollment open to students who completed 21H.233 prior
Examines the evolution of New York City from
limited to Fall 2014.
1607 to the present. Readings focus on the
C. Wilder W. Broadhead
city's social and physical histories. Discussions
compare New York's development to patterns in
21H.229 The Black Radical Tradition in America 21H.238 The Vikings
other cities.
C. Wilder
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
21H.226J Riots, Strikes, and Conspiracies in
American History
(Same subject as 11.015J) Focuses on American history from the African- Explores the complex relationship of the Vikings
Prereq: None American perspective. Includes alternative with the medieval world. Investigates the com-
U (Fall) visions of the nation's future, and definitions of plexity of the Viking expansion, not only in terms
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H its progress, that have called for a fundamental of raiding and conflict, but also as a process
restructuring of political, economic and social of diplomacy, settlement, assimilation, and
Focuses on a series of short, complicated,
relations. Introduces events, figures and institu- colonization. Examines developments within
traumatic events that shed light on American
tions that have shaped African-American history, Scandinavian society such as state formation,
politics, culture, and society. Events studied may
from the struggles to dominate the African coast social structures, trade, shipbuilding, slavery,
include the rendition of Anthony Burns in 1854,
and the emergence of a modern slave trade, urban growth, and Christianization. Considers
the most famous fugitive slave controversy in US
through the fall of the Western slave societies. the methodological difficulties presented by
history; the Homestead strike/lockout of 1892;
Also examines the experiences of Africans in the diverse and often contradictory historical
the student uprisings at Columbia University in
other parts of North America, as well as South sources for information about the Vikings, such
1968; and the Attica prison uprising of 1971.
America and the Caribbean. as chronicles, archaeology, coin hoards, stone
Emphasis on finding ways to make sense of
C. Wilder inscriptions, and sagas.
these events and on using them to understand
E. Goldberg
larger processes of change in American history.
21H.236 The Making of a Roman Emperor
R. M. Fogelson
Prereq: None 21H.239 The City of Rome in the Age of the
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Caesars (New)
21H.227 Constitutional Law in US History
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Prereq: None
Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-H Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Through close examination of the emperor
3-0-9 HASS-H
3-0-9 HASS-S Augustus and his Julio-Claudian successors, this
subject investigates how Roman emperors used Historical topography of Ancient Rome. Investi-
Introduces major themes and patterns of change
art, architecture, coinage, and other media to gates the relationship between urban architec-
in American constitutional law since 1787, in-
create and project an image of themselves, how ture and the political, social, and cultural history
cluding federal-state relations, racial and gender
the surviving literary sources from the Roman of Rome from the 1st century BC to the 2nd
equality, economic regulation, and civil liber-
period reinforced or subverted that image, and century AD. Surveys and analyzes archaeologi-
ties. Readings consist of original court cases,
how both phenomena have contributed to post- cal and literary evidence, including the Roman
especially from the US Supreme Court, including
classical perceptions of Roman emperors. Also Forum, the Imperial fora, the palace of the
cases of the current term. Emphasis on the his-
considers works of Suetonius and Tacitus, and emperors, the atrium houses of Roman Pompeii,
torical development of constitutional law and on
modern representations of the emperors such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Polybius' history,
the relationship between the Supreme Court and
those found in the films I, Claudius, Quo Vadis, Martial's Epigrams, and Vitruvius' treatise on ar-
broader social, political, and cultural trends.
and HBO's Rome series. chitecture. Not open to students who completed
C. Capozzola
W. Broadhead 21H.233 prior to Fall 2014.
W. Broadhead
21H.228 American Classics
21H.237 The City of Athens in the Age of
Prereq: None
Pericles (New)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: None
U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
3-0-9 HASS-H
Students read, discuss, and write about critical
Historical topography of ancient Athens. Investi-
works in American history from the 17th through
gates the relationship between urban architec-
the 20th centuries. Includes writings by early
ture and political, social, and cultural history
357 subjects 21H.161 to 21H.239

21H.241J France 1660–1815: Enlightenment, 21H.253J The Global Chinese: Chinese SEMINARS
H I S T O R Y
Revolution, Napoleon Migration, 1567–Present

(Same subject as 21F.054J) (Same subject as 21F.075J) 21H.310J Migration and Immigration in US
Prereq: None (Subject meets with 21F.196) History
U (Fall) Prereq: None (Same subject as 11.019J)
3-0-9 HASS-H Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: None
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
French politics, culture, and society from Louis
3-0-9 HASS-H Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
XIV to Napoleon Bonaparte. Attention given to
the growth of the central state, the beginnings of See description under subject 21F.075J. 3-0-9 HASS-S
a modern consumer society, the Enlightenment, E. Teng Examines the history of the United States as a
the origins and course of the French Revolution, "nation of immigrants" within a broader global
and the rise and fall of Napoleon. 21H.260 Cities in the Middle East: History, context. Considers migration from the mid-19th
J. Ravel Politics and Society century to the present through case studies
Prereq: None of such places as New York's Lower East Side,
21H.242J Frenchness in an Era of Globalization U (Fall) South Texas, Florida, and San Francisco's China-
(New) 3-0-9 HASS-S town. Examines the role of memory, media, and
(Same subject as 21F.322J) popular culture in shaping ideas about migra-
Examines the role and centrality of cities in the
Prereq: One intermediate subject in French or tion. Includes optional field trip to New York City.
history of the modern Middle East, through
permission of instructor C. Capozzola
political, social, cultural and urban interactions.
Begins with a theoretical introduction of the
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 21H.315 American Consumer Culture
different approaches for investigating urban
spaces, and follows with discussions of case
See description under subject 21F.322J. studies that demonstrate the diversity of urban Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
C. Clark centers in the Middle East, including Beirut, Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
Istanbul, Jerusalem, Mecca, Algiers, and Cairo. 2-0-10 HASS-H
21H.244 Imperial and Revolutionary Russia: A. Jacobson Examines how and why 20th-century Ameri-
Culture and Politics, 1700–1917 cans came to define the "good life" through
Prereq: None 21H.262 Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict consumption, leisure, and material abundance.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: None Explores how such things as department stores,
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) U (Spring) advertising, mass-produced cars, and suburbs
3-0-9 HASS-H 3-0-9 HASS-H transformed the American economy, society,
and politics.
Analyzes Russia's social, cultural, and political Traces the history of the Palestinian-Israeli
Staff
heritage in the 18th and 19th centuries, up to and later larger Arab-Israeli conflict from the
and including the Russian Revolution of 1917. 19th century up to the present. Explores the
Compares reforming and revolutionary impulses role of ideology, political actors, social history, 21H.318 The Energy Crisis: Past and Present
in the context of serfdom, the rise of the intel- economic and infrastructural problems, and Prereq: None
ligentsia, and debates over capitalism. Focuses regional and international interaction, as well Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
on historical and literary texts, especially the as prospects for peace in the 21st century. Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
intersections between the two. Examines the related historiographical debates, 2-0-10 HASS-H
E. Wood especially those focusing on the Arab-Israeli Explores how Americans have confronted energy
Wars of 1948 and 1967, and the two intifaadas. challenges since the 1970s. Primary areas of
21H.245J Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Limited to 15. concern include the supply of energy and the en-
Society: 1917 to the Present A. Jacobson vironmental consequences of its use. Examines
(Same subject as 17.57J) topics such as nuclear power, environmentalism,
Prereq: None 21H.285J Making the Modern World: The oil shortages, global warming, alternative ener-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective gies, and Middle East foreign policy.
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) (Same subject as STS.025J) Staff
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H Prereq: None
U (Fall) 21H.319 Race, Crime, and Citizenship in
Explores the political and historical evolution
Not offered regularly; consult department American Law (New)
of the Soviet state and society from the 1917
Revolution to the present. Covers the creation
of a revolutionary regime, causes and nature See description under subject STS.025J. U (Fall)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
of the Stalin revolution, post-Stalinist efforts to M. R. Smith 3-0-9 HASS-S

achieve political and social reform, and causes Surveys the history of modern American criminal
of the Soviet collapse. Also examines current justice, with emphasis on its relationship to
developments in Russia in light of Soviet history. American ideas about citizenship, nationhood,
Enrollment limited and race/ethnicity/religion. Begins with a
Staff sampling of perspectives on the rise of mass
358
incarceration and the debates over the role of 21H.331 Julius Caesar and the Fall of the Roman 21H.343 From Print to Digital: Technologies of
C O U R S E
race, poverty, and procedure in criminal punish- Republic the Word, 1450–Present
ment. Continues with a series of case studies, Prereq: None (Subject meets with CMS.880)
including racial disparities in the war on drugs, Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: None
illegal immigration, and the regulation of police Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
investigations. Concludes by addressing the de- 3-0-9 HASS-H Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
21H
velopment of a constitutional law governing the 3-0-9 HASS-H
Ancient Rome from 133 to 27 BC. Explores
intersection of ethnicity, religion, and counter-
political, social, and economic factors commonly Explores the impact of new technology on the re-
terrorism before and (especially) after 9/11.
offered to explain the fall of the Roman Republic: cording and distribution of words at three differ-
M. Ghachem
growth of the territorial empire, increased ent times: the invention of the printing press ca.
intensity of aristocratic competition, transforma- 1450; the adaptation of electricity to communi-
21H.320J Gender and the Law in US History
tion of the Italian economy, growth of the city cation technology in the 19th century (telegraph,
of Rome and dependence of the urban plebs, telephone, phonograph); and the emergence of
Prereq: None
changes in military recruitment and dependence digital media today. Assignments include essays
of soldiers on their generals. Emphasis on the and online projects. Students taking graduate
reading of ancient sources in translation, includ- version complete additional assignments.
3-0-9 HASS-H
ing Cicero, Sallust, Caesar, Augustus, Appian, J. Ravel
Explores the legal history of the US as a gendered Plutarch, and Suetonius. Instruction and practice
system. Examines how women have shaped in oral and written communication provided. 21H.351J Shanghai and China's Modernization
the meanings of American citizenship through Taught in seminar format with emphasis on class (Same subject as 11.153J)
pursuit of political rights such as suffrage, jury participation. Prereq: None
duty, and military service, as well as how the W. Broadhead U (Spring)
legal system has shaped gender relations for 2-0-10 HASS-H
both women and men through regulation of such 21H.333 Early Christianity
Considers the history and function of Shanghai,
issues as marriage, divorce, work, reproduction, Prereq: None
from 1840 to the present, and its rise from pro-
and the family. Readings draw from primary U (Spring)
vincial backwater to international metropolis. Ex-
and secondary materials, focusing on the broad 3-0-9 HASS-H
amines its role as a primary point of economic,
historical relationship between law and society.
Introduction to the history of early Christian- political, and social contact between China and
No legal knowledge is required or assumed.
ity, from Jesus to Muhammad. Investigates the the world, and the strong grip Shanghai holds
C. Capozzola
origins and spread of the Jesus movement within on both the Chinese and foreign imagination.
the ancient Jewish and Roman worlds, the emer- Students discuss the major events and figures
21H.321J Downtown
gence of the Church, and the diversity of early of Shanghai, critique the classic historiography,
Christian thought, spirituality, literature, and and complete an independent project on Shang-
art. Examines such topics as the historical Jesus hai history.
Prereq: None
and Paul, relations among Jews, Romans, and C. Leighton
U (Spring)
Christians, debates over orthodoxy and heresy,
2-0-7 HASS-H
the conversion of the Roman empire, the rise of 21H.354 World War II in Asia
Seminar on downtown in US cities from the late bishops and monasticism, the Church Fathers, Prereq: None
19th century to the late 20th. Emphasis on down- and the cult of the saints. U (Fall)
town as an idea, place, and cluster of interests, E. Goldberg 3-0-9 HASS-H
on the changing character of downtown, and on
Examines World War II in the Asia-Pacific region,
recent efforts to rebuild it. Considers subways, 21H.334 The World of Charlemagne
starting with the rise of the Japanese Empire
skyscrapers, highways, urban renewal, and retail Prereq: None
after World War I and ending with the Allied oc-
centers. Focus on readings, discussions, and indi- U (Fall)
cupation of Japan from 1945 to 1952. Highlights
vidual research projects. Students taking gradu- 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
the diverse and, at times, contradictory forces in
Investigates the world of the first medieval politics, society, and culture that shaped the war-
R. M. Fogelson
emperor, Charles the Great, or Charlemagne time experiences of the empire's inhabitants.
(768-814). Focuses on how Charlemagne and H. Nagahara
21H.322 Christianity in America
his dynasty, the Carolingians (ruled 751-888),
Prereq: None
forged a vast empire out of the diverse peoples 21H.357 South Asians in the British Empire:
and territories of Europe—not only through Trade, Labor, Literature, Politics (New)
conquests and military might, but through Chris- Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-H
tianity and the Church, education and literacy, U (Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Examines Christian encounters with Judaism, government and law, art and architecture, and a 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
Islam, and the indigenous religions of Africa and fundamental reorganization of the economy and
Provides a comparative and connected transre-
America. Explores the intellectual and social society. Considers the enduring contributions of
gional history of identity, colonialism, migration,
consequences of Christian imperialism and the Charlemagne and his family to the formation of
and multiculturalism from the perspective of
transformations of Christianity during its Ameri- Europe as well as the shortcomings and failures
the South Asian diaspora in the British Empire.
can encounters. of their empire.
C. Wilder E. Goldberg
359 subjects 21H.241J to 21H.357

Topics include Indian traders in East Africa and 21H.380J People and Other Animals 21H.385J The Ghetto: From Venice to Harlem
H I S T O R Y
Southeast Asia; Indian indentured laborers in (Same subject as 21A.411J) (Same subject as 11.152J)
Fiji, Mauritius, and the Caribbean; Indian politi- (Subject meets with 21A.419J, 21H.980J) Prereq: None
cal activism and the making of a mahatma (Gan- Prereq: None Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
dhi) in South Africa; African and Indian political Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
collaboration in Kenya; and the post-colonial Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 2-0-10 HASS-S
expulsion of South Asians from East Africa to 2-0-10 HASS-S
Provides an in-depth look at a modern institu-
Britain in the late 1960s to early 1970s.
Historical exploration of the ways that people tion of oppression: the ghetto. Uses literature
S. Aiyar
have interacted with their closest animal rela- to examine ghettoization over time and across a
tives, for example: hunting, domestication of wide geographical area, from Jews in Medieval
21H.358 Colonialism in South Asian and African
livestock, exploitation of animal labor, scientific Europe to African-Americans and Latinos in the
History (New)
study of animals, display of exotic and perform- 20th-century United States. Also explores segre-
Prereq: None
ing animals, and pet-keeping. Themes include gation and poverty in the urban “Third World.”
changing ideas about animal agency and intelli- C. Wilder
gence, our moral obligations to animals, and the
3-0-9 HASS-H
limits imposed on the use of animals. Students 21H.390 Seminar in Historical Methods
Explores the political, social, and economic taking the graduate version complete additional Prereq: Two History subjects or permission of
changes brought on by colonial rule and assignments. instructor
provides a unique comparative perspective on H. Ritvo U (Spring)
the history of colonialism in various regions of 2-0-10 HASS-H
the world, including India and East and South 21H.381J Women and War
Examines the distinctive ways in which
Africa. Topics include the emergence of Britain's (Same subject as WGS.222J)
historians in different parts of the world have
empire in the 19th century; the nature of early Prereq: None
approached the task of writing history. Explores
colonial expansion and consolidation through U (Fall)
methodologies used, such as political, social,
collaborative trade, missionary work, and 3-0-9 HASS-S
economic, cultural, and popular histories
military expansion; the re-invention of tradition
Examines women's experiences during and through the reading and discussion of relevant
in colonial societies, especially with regard to
after war and genocide, covering the first half and innovative texts. Introduction to a variety
racial and ethnic identity, gender, religion and
of the 20th century in Europe and the Middle of sources (archival documents, statistical data,
caste; changes brought about by missionary and
East. Addresses ways in which women’s wartime film, fiction, memoirs, artifacts, and images)
colonial education, labor migration, and urban-
suffering has been used to further a variety of and the ways they can be used to research,
ization; and various expressions of resistance to
political and social agendas. Discussions focus interpret, and present the past. Assignments
colonial rule in non-violent, violent, nationalist,
on a different topic each week, such as sexual include weekly two-page response papers and
and millenarian movements.
violence, women survivors, female perpetrators an original research paper (including a proposal,
S. Aiyar
of genocide, nurses, children of genocidal rape, bibliography, first draft, and final version, based
and the memory of war. on primary sources) in conjunction with a formal
21H.365 Cultural Plurality in Modern Middle East
L. Ekmekcioglu oral presentation. Open to all students inter-
Prereq: None
ested in history.
21H.382 Finance and Fraud in the Revolutionary C. Wilder
Atlantic
3-0-9 HASS-H
Prereq: None 21H.391 Undergraduate Independent Study
Seminar considers "difference" and "sameness" U (Fall) Prereq: None
as they have been conceived, experienced, and 3-0-9 HASS-H U (Fall, IAP)
regulated by peoples of the Middle East, with a Units arranged
Seminar focuses on a period of Atlantic history
focus on the 19th and 20th centuries. First half Can be repeated for credit
when financial power and republican norms
discusses the Ottoman Empire. Explores how
first began to conflict in a sustained and direct Individual supervised work for students who
this multiethnic, polyglot empire survived for
manner and considers the lessons that emerged wish to explore an area of interest in history. Be-
several relatively peaceful centuries and what
from such events. Examines the eighteenth cen- fore registering, a student must plan a course of
happened when its formula for existence was
tury through two lenses: as a period of recurring study with a member of the History Faculty and
challenged by politics based on mono-ethnic
financial crisis, and one that generated powerful secure approval from the Head of the History
states. Second half focuses on post-Ottoman
and enduring norms of the model just society. Faculty. Normal maximum is 6 units; exceptional
nation-states, such as Turkey and Egypt, and
Beginning with the first major stock market 9-unit projects occasionally approved. HASS
Western-mandated Arab states, such as Syria,
crashes in 1719–1720 (the South Sea and Mis- credit awarded only by individual petition to the
Lebanon, Palestine, and Iraq. Concludes with a
sissippi Bubbles), discusses the unprecedented Subcommittee on the HASS Requirement; mini-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
case analysis of Israel.

opportunities the North Atlantic provided for mum of 9 units required for HASS credit.
L. Ekmekcioglu
colonial joint-stock companies, banks and land Staff
speculators to wreak havoc on society at large
through the creation of novel instruments of
credit, debt, and investment.
M. Ghachem
360
21H.392 Undergraduate Independent Study limitations of the project. Required for students Europeans and Americans, and concrete exploi-
C O U R S E
Prereq: None pursuing a full major in History. tation of the natural world. Focuses on the 18th
U (Spring) Staff and 19th centuries.
Units arranged H. Ritvo
Can be repeated for credit 21H.UR Undergraduate Research
Prereq: None 21H.991 Theories and Methods in the Study of
21H
Individual supervised work for students who
U (Fall, Spring) History
wish to explore an area of interest in history. Be-
Units arranged [P/D/F] Prereq: Permission of instructor
fore registering, a student must plan a course of
study with a member of the History Faculty and
21H.URG Undergraduate Research 3-0-9
secure approval from the Head of the History
U (Fall, Spring)
Faculty. Normal maximum is 6 units; exceptional Explores the range of approaches available to
Units arranged
9-unit projects occasionally approved. HASS historians. Readings include examples of agrar-
credit awarded only by individual petition to the ian history, historical demography, environmen-
Staff
Subcommittee on the HASS Requirement; mini- tal history, microhistory, among other fields.
mum of 9 units required for HASS credit. Topics drawn from European, American, and
Staff GRADUATE SUBJECTS Asian history.
A. McCants
21H.902 Reading Seminar in American History:
SPECIAL SUBJECTS
1877 to the Present 21H.992 Graduate Independent Study
Prereq: 21H.991 Prereq: Permission of instructor
21H.S01 Special Subject: History
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Fall, Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Units arranged
3-0-9
21H.993 Graduate Independent Study
Can be repeated for credit Develops a teaching knowledge of the field
through extensive reading and discussion of
Opportunity for group study of special subject G (Fall, Spring)
major works. Readings cover a broad range of
not listed in the regular History curriculum. Units arranged
topics (political, economic, social, and cultural)
and represent a variety of historical methods.
Students make frequent oral presentations and Individual supervised work for students who
prepare a 20-page review essay. wish to explore an area of interest in history.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Staff Before registering, a student must plan a course
of study with a member of the History Faculty
21H.THT History Pre-Thesis Tutorial and secure approval from the Head of the His-
21H.980J People and Other Animals
Prereq: None tory Faculty.
U (Fall, Spring) Staff
(Subject meets with 21A.411J, 21H.380J)
Units arranged
Prereq: None
Can be repeated for credit 21H.999 Teaching History
Students writing a thesis in History develop their Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Prereq: None
research topics, review relevant research and 2-0-10 G (Fall, Spring)
scholarship, frame their research questions and Units arranged [P/D/F]
Historical exploration of the ways that people have
arguments, choose an appropriate methodol- Can be repeated for credit
interacted with their closest animal relatives, for
ogy for analysis, and draft the introductory and For qualified graduate students serving as either
example: hunting, domestication of livestock,
methodology sections of their theses. Includes a teaching assistant or instructor for subjects
exploitation of animal labor, scientific study of
substantial practice in writing (with revision) and in History. Enrollment limited by availability of
animals, display of exotic and performing animals,
oral presentations. suitable teaching assignments.
and pet-keeping. Themes include changing ideas
Staff Staff
about animal agency and intelligence, our moral
obligations to animals, and the limits imposed on
21H.THU History Thesis For individual research in History, register for
the use of animals. Students taking the graduate
Prereq: 21H.ThT 21H.UR or 21H.URG. Descriptions of these
U (Fall, Spring) subjects can be found in the beginning of this
H. Ritvo
Units arranged section under 21.UR and 21.URG. For History
Can be repeated for credit pre-thesis tutorial, register for 21H.ThT. For
21H.981 Seminar in Nature, Environment, and
undergraduate thesis, register for 21H.ThU.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Completion of work on the senior major thesis Empire

under supervision of a faculty thesis advisor. In- Prereq: None
cludes oral presentation of thesis progress early Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
in the term, assembling and revising the final Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
text, and a final meeting with a committee of 3-0-9
faculty evaluators to discuss the successes and
Explores the relationship between the study of
natural history, both domestic and exotic, by
361 subjects 21H.358 to 21H.999

H I S T O R Y
Bachelor of Science in History/Course 21H

Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [three subjects can be satisfied by subjects in


One 21H seminar subject (9–12 units)
21H.390 Seminar in Historical Methods, 12, CI‑M, HASS-H *
21H.ThT History Pre-Thesis Tutorial, 12
21H.ThU History Thesis, 12, CI‑M *

A coherent program of seven subjects from the history curriculum; and three related subjects from a
second HASS discipline.

Notes
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
362
COURSE 21L LITERATURE
Note that topics for some of the intermediate INTRODUCTORY SUBJECTS came to represent the common cultural posses-
subjects vary from term to term. Please contact sion of our time. Enrollment limited.
Literature Headquarters (14N–407), or consult 21L.000J Writing About Literature J. Buzard
the Literature Supplement to the Bulletin, for (Same subject as 21W.041J)
specific term descriptions. Prereq: None 21L.003 Reading Fiction
U (Fall, Spring) Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW U (Fall, Spring)
1) Introductory subjects (21L.000–21L.048) all
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
carry HASS Distribution and Communications Intensive focus on the reading and writing skills
Intensive (CI-H or CI-HW) credit. used to analyze literary texts such as poems Introduces prose fiction, both stories and
by Emily Dickinson, Shakespeare or Langston novels. Emphasizes historical context, narrative
2) Samplings (21L.310–21L.339, 21L.345– Hughes; short stories by Chekhov, Joyce, or structure and close reading. Enrollment limited.
21L.355) are 6-unit subjects that provide both Alice Walker; and a short novel by Melville or Fall: M. Gubar, I. Lipkowitz
an alternative route into literary study and a less Toni Morrison. Designed not only to prepare Spring: R. Perry, I. Lipkowitz
intensive means for students to sustain a com- students for further work in writing and literary
mitment to reading and textual interpretation. and media study, but also to provide increased 21L.004 Reading Poetry
Their focus is on critical exploration, comprehen- confidence and pleasure in their reading, Prereq: None
sion, and group discussion, with less sustained writing, and analytical skills. Students write or U (Fall, Spring)
attention to analytic writing skills. Students can revise essays weekly. Enrollment limited. 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
combine most two 6-unit Samplings subjects Fall: S. Alexandre
Emphasis on poetry in various forms (lyric,
to count as a HASS subject in the Humanities Spring: W. Kelley
epic, and dramatic), chiefly in English-speaking
category and the equivalent of a subject in the
countries. Syllabus usually includes works by
Intermediate tier. (Students who began their 21L.001 Foundations of Western Literature:
Shakespeare, Milton, Donne, Keats, Dickinson,
studies prior to Fall 2010 may combine Sampling Homer to Dante
Frost, Eliot, Langston Hughes, Lowell, and Plath.
subjects, by petition to the Subcommittee on the Prereq: None
Enrollment limited.
HASS Requirement, for HASS Elective credit.) No U (Fall, Spring)
Fall: N. Jackson, S. Tapscott
more than four 6-unit subjects may be combined 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
Spring: N. Jackson
in this manner. See http://web.mit.edu/hassreq/
Studies a broad range of texts essential to
and contact Literature Headquarters for details.
understanding the two great sources of Western 21L.005 Introduction to Drama
conceptions of the world and humanity's place Prereq: None
3) Intermediate subjects (21L.430–21L.512)
within it: the ancient world of Greece and Rome U (Fall, Spring)
explore literary and visual forms in greater depth
and the Judeo-Christian world that challenged 3-0-9 HASS-A; CI-H
and center on historical periods, literary themes,
and absorbed it. Readings vary but usually
or genres; others focus on media studies, com- A study of the history of theater art and practice
include works by Homer, Sophocles, Aristotle,
parative cultural studies, or national literatures. from its origins to the modern period, including
Plato, Virgil, St. Augustine, and Dante. Enroll-
Students are encouraged to consult individual its roles in non-Western cultures. Special at-
ment limited.
instructors about prerequisite requirements. tention to the relationship between the literary
Fall: S. Frampton
and performative dimensions of drama, and
Spring: Staff
4) Seminars (21L.616–21L.715), usually restrict- the relationship between drama and its cultural
ed to students who have taken at least two previ- context. Enrollment limited.
21L.002 Foundations of Western Literature:
ous subjects in literature. Enrollment in seminars Staff
From Shakespeare to the Present
is strictly limited to a maximum of 12 students.
Prereq: None
21L.006 American Literature
U (Spring)
A supplement to this catalog, available online Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
and from the Literature Section offices, offers U (Fall, Spring)
more detailed descriptions of all literature Complementary to 21L.001. A broad survey of 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
subjects and includes specific information texts, literary, philosophical, and sociological,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Studies the national literature of the United

about required texts, writing assignments, and studied to trace the growth of secular human-
States since the early 19th century. Considers a
examinations. ism, the loss of a supernatural perspective
range of texts—including, novels, essays, films,
upon human events, and changing conceptions
and electronic media—and their efforts to define
of individual, social, and communal purpose.
the notion of American identity. Readings usu-
Stresses appreciation and analysis of texts that
ally include works by such authors as Nathaniel
363 subjects 21L.000J to 21L.006

Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, Frederick 21L.010J Writing with Shakespeare 21L.013J The Supernatural in Music, Literature
L I T E R A T U R E
Douglass, Emily Dickinson, Flannery O'Connor, (Same subject as 21W.042J) and Culture
William Faulkner, Sherman Alexie, and Toni Prereq: None (Same subject as 21A.201J, 21M.013J)
Morrison. Enrollment limited. U (Fall) Prereq: None
Fall: W. Kelley 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Spring: S. Tapscott Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
Focuses on writing and speaking using Shake-
3-0-9 HASS-A, HASS-H; CI-H
speare as a model and means for mastery
21L.007 World Literatures
of English language skills. Emphasizes the See description under subject 21M.013J.
Prereq: None
development of students' ability to write clearly C. Shadle, M. Fuller
U (Fall)
and effectively in a range of genres with an
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
awareness of audience. Designed to increase 21L.014J Empire: Introduction to Ancient and
Introduces students to a coherent set of textual students' confidence and pleasure in verbal Medieval Studies
and visual materials drawn from different geo- communication and analysis of language. (Same subject as 21H.007J)
graphical regions, languages, artistic genres, Students write frequently, give and receive Prereq: None
and historical periods. The focus may vary but feedback, improve their work through revision, U (Spring)
usually cuts across national boundaries. In- and participate actively in class discussions and 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
cludes non-English works read in translation and presentations. Enrollment limited.
examines different kinds of writing, both fiction D. Henderson
W. Broadhead, S. Frampton, E. Goldberg
and nonfiction. Pays special attention to such
issues as identity formation, cultural contact, 21L.011 The Film Experience
21L.017 The Art of the Probable
exploration, and exile. Previously taught topics Prereq: None
Prereq: None
include contemporary writing from Africa and U (Fall, Spring)
South Asia, the impact of the discovery of the 3-3-6 HASS-A; CI-H
New World, and Caribbean literature.
Concentrates on close analysis and criticism 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
W. Donaldson
of a wide range of films, including works from
Examines literary texts and/or films in relation
the early silent period, documentary and
21L.008J Black Matters: Introduction to Black to the history of the idea of probability. Traces
avant-garde films, European art cinema, and
Studies the growing importance of probability as a
contemporary Hollywood fare. Through compara-
(Same subject as 24.912J, 21A.125J, 21H.106J, basic property of things and the world, as well
tive reading of films from different eras and
21W.741J, WGS.190J) as a measure of the reliability of our ideas and
countries, students develop the skills to turn
Prereq: None beliefs. Connects the development and use of
their in-depth analyses into interpretations and
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered probabilistic reasoning (e.g., in the lottery and
explore theoretical issues related to spectator-
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) in statistics) with literary and cultural concerns
ship. Syllabus varies from term to term, but
3-0-9 HASS-A, HASS-H; CI-H regarding the rationality of belief, risk and
usually includes such directors as Coppola,
uncertainty, free will and determinism, chance
See description under subject 24.912J. Eisentein, Fellini, Godard, Griffith, Hawks,
and fate. Discussion of the work of scientific and
Staff Hitchcock, Kubrick, Kurosawa, Tarantino, Welles,
philosophical pioneers of probabilistic thought
Wiseman, and Zhang.
(e.g., Pascal, Leibniz, Bernoulli, Laplace) in con-
21L.009 Shakespeare Fall: E. Brinkema
junction with works by Shakespeare, Voltaire, H.
Prereq: None Spring: D. Thorburn
G. Wells, Pynchon and Stoppard, among others.
U (Fall, Spring)
N. Jackson, A. Kibel, S. Raman
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H 21L.012 Forms of Western Narrative
Prereq: None
Focuses on the close reading of six to eight of 21L.018 Introduction to English Literature
U (Fall)
Shakespeare plays, as well as their adaptation Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
for stage and/or film. Selected texts cover the Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
range of genres in which Shakespeare wrote Examines a wide assortment of narrative forms, Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
(i.e., history, comedy, tragedy, and romance). from Homer to the present, and considers why 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
Special emphasis in some terms on perfor- and how stories are told. Focuses on the close
Examines the rich heritage of English literature
mances and adaptions of Shakespearean drama reading of literary and cultural issues, the emer-
across genre and historical period. Designed for
around the world. Plays studied vary across sec- gence of different narrative genres, and how dif-
students who want to know more about English
tions and from term to term, and have recently ferent media affect the construction and interpre-
literature or about English culture and history.
included Henry IV Part 1, Hamlet, A Midsummer tation of narratives. Syllabus varies by term, but
Studies the relationships between literary
Night's Dream, King Lear, Othello, and The Tem- usually includes materials such as epics, novels,
themes, forms, and conventions and the times
pest. Enrollment limited. tales, short stories, films, television programs,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
in which they were produced. Explores (for

P. Donaldson, S. Raman graphic novels, and interactive games.
instance) Renaissance lyrics and drama, Enlight-
D. Thorburn
enment satires in word image, the 19th-century
novel, and modern and contemporary stories,
poems and film.
S. Tapscott
364
21L.019 Introduction to European and Latin 21L.022J Darwin and Design Jiang, Nawal Al-Saadawi, and Sawako Ariyoshi.
C O U R S E
American Fiction (Same subject as 21W.739J) Taught in English.
Prereq: None Prereq: None M. Resnick
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H 21L.285 Modern Fiction
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H Prereq: One subject in Literature
21L
In The Origin of Species, Darwin provided
Studies great works of European and Latin a model for understanding the existence of
American fiction. Attention to a variety of forms objects and systems manifesting evidence
3-0-6 HASS-H
including: the picaresque, epistolary, realist, of design without positing a designer, and of
Credit cannot also be received for 21L.485
naturalist, and magical realist fiction. Empha- purpose and mechanism without intelligent
sizes ways in which the unique history of each agency. Texts deal with pre-Darwinian and later Tradition and innovation in representative fiction
country shaped the imaginative responses of treatment of this topic within literature and of the early modern period. Recurring themes in-
its writers. Authors include Cervantes, Laclos, speculative thought since the 18th century, with clude the role of the artist in the modern period;
Goethe, Mann, Dostoevsky, Flaubert, Zola, some attention to the modern study of feedback the representation of psychological and sexual
Unamuno, Wolf, García Márquez, and Allende. mechanism in artificial intelligence. Readings in experience; and the virtues (and defects) of the
Taught in English. Hume, Voltaire, Malthus, Darwin, Butler, Hardy, aggressively experimental character. Works by
M. Resnick H. G. Wells, and Freud. Conrad, Kipling, Babel, Kafka, James, Lawrence,
A. Kibel Mann, Ford Madox Ford, Joyce, Woolf, Faulkner,
21L.020J Globalization: The Good, the Bad and and Nabokov. Meets with 21L.485 when offered
the In-Between 21L.023J Folk Music of the British Isles and concurrently. Students taking the 12-unit ver-
(Same subject as 21F.076J) North America sion complete additional assignments.
Prereq: None. Coreq: 21F.171-175, 21F.181- (Same subject as 21M.223J) H. Eiland
185, 21F.371-374, 21F.471-474, 21F.571-576, Prereq: None
21F.771-774, 21F.792, 21F.870, or 21F.871 U (Fall) 21L.286 Modern Drama
U (Fall) 3-1-8 HASS-A; CI-H Prereq: One subject in Literature
3-0-6 HASS-H; CI-H Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
See description under subject 21M.223J.
Examines the cultural paradoxes of contempo- G. Ruckert, R. Perry
3-0-6 HASS-H
rary globalization. Studies the cultural, linguis-
tic, social and political impact of globalization 21L.044J Classics of Chinese Literature in
across international borders and on specific Translation Students analyze major modern plays. Typi-
language communities. Students analyze con- (Same subject as 21F.044J, WGS.235J) cally features the works of Beckett and Brecht.
tending definitions of globalization and principal (Subject meets with 21F.195) Additional writers may include Churchill, Friel,
agents of change, and why some of them engen- Prereq: None Kushner, O'Neill, Shaw, Deveare Smith,
der backlash; learn to distinguish what is con- U (Spring) Stoppard, Soyinka, Williams, and Wilson. Spe-
sidered new, hybrid, and traditional; identify the Not offered regularly; consult department cial consideration of performance, sociopolitical
agents, costs and benefits of global networks; 3-0-9 HASS-H and aesthetic contexts, and the role of theater
and explore how world citizens preserve cultural in the world of modern multimedia. Meets with
specificity. Students also develop cultural 21L.486 when offered concurrently. Students
E. Teng
literacy through study of second language and taking the 12-unit version complete additional
culture, research, development of virtual materi- assignments.
21L.048J International Women’s Voices
als, and interactions with MIT's international S. Tapscott
(Same subject as 21F.022J, WGS.141J)
students. Students cannot receive credit without
Prereq: None
simultaneous completion of a 9-unit language 21L.301J Doing Right
U (Spring)
subject. Preference to freshmen. (Same subject as 24.190J)
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
M. Resnick Prereq: None
Introduces students to a variety of fictional Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
21L.021 Comedy works by contemporary women writers. Inter- Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
Prereq: None national perspective emphasizes the extent to 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
U (Spring) which each author's work reflects her distinct
Examines how literary fiction dramatizes a vari-
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H cultural heritage and to what extent, if any, there
ety of ethical issues, such as self-protection and
is an identifiable female voice that transcends
Surveys a range of comic texts in different altruism, lawfulness and justice, and gender and
national boundaries. Uses a variety of interpre-
media, the cultures that produced them, and race. Discussions focus on unpacking the ethical
tive perspectives, including sociohistorical,
various theories of comedy. Authors and direc- implications of literary texts and the literary
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
psychoanalytic, and feminist criticism, to exam-

tors studied may include Aristophanes, Shake- means by which these implications are commu-
ine texts. Authors include Mariama Ba, Isabel
speare, Moliere, Austen, Wilde and Chaplin. nicated. Students are encouraged to attend the
Allende, Anita Desai, Maxine Hong Kingston,
A. Kibel Technology and Culture public forums whenever
Toni Morrison, Doris Lessing, Alifa Riyaat, Yang
relevant to the text at hand.
R. Perry
365 subjects 21L.007 to 21L.301J

SAMPLINGS and other visual media. Content varies from term 21L.355 Literature in the Digital Age
L I T E R A T U R E
to term. Enrollment limited. Prereq: None

21L.310 Bestsellers N. Jackson U (Spring; second half of term)
Prereq: None 2-0-4
U (Fall; first half of term) 21L.338 Reading in the Original Can be repeated for credit if content differs
Examines how emerging computational methods
Can be repeated once for credit if content differs U (Spring)
and tools are transforming practices of reading
2-0-4
Focuses on works that caught the popular and writing in the present. Topics may include the
Can be repeated once for credit if content differs
imagination in the past or present. Emphasizes exploration of experimental literary forms and
texts that are related by genre, theme or style. Close examination of literary texts in their origi- digital media practices (hypertext, Twitter fiction,
Books studied vary from term to term. Enroll- nal languages. Language and texts studied vary etc.) or focus on the use of digital tools for analyz-
ment limited. from term to term. ing literature (GIS mapping, data mining, etc.).
Staff S. Frampton W. Kelley
21L.315 Prizewinners 21L.339 Literary Translation

Prereq: None Prereq: None INTERMEDIATE SUBJECTS
U (Spring; first half of term) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
2-0-4 Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall, Spring) Genres and Themes
Can be repeated once for credit if the specific 2-0-4
works studied differ Can be repeated once for credit if content differs 21L.430 Popular Culture and Narrative
Studies the practices and theory of moving liter- (Subject meets with CMS.920)
Examines the work of major prize-winning writ-
ary texts from one language to another. Student Prereq: None
ers or filmmakers. Texts and authors are chosen
proficiency in other language(s) welcome but not Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
that have won such prestigious literary awards
required. Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
as the Nobel Prize, the Booker Prize, or the Na-
Staff 3-0-9 HASS-H
tional Book Award, or films that have been feted
at major international film festivals. Authors
instructor
and works vary from term to term. Enrollment 21L.345 On the Screen
limited. Prereq: Permission of instructor Examines relationships between popular culture
W. Kelley U (IAP, Spring) and art, focusing on problems of evaluation and
2-0-4 audience, and the uses of different media within
21L.320 Big Books Can be repeated for credit once with permission a broader social context. Typically treats a range
Prereq: None of instructor of narrative and dramatic works as well as films.
U (Spring) Previously taught topics include Elements of
Examines works of film, television or other
2-0-4 Style; Gender, Sexuality and Popular Narrative.
screen-based media, with emphasis on texts
Can be repeated once for credit if works studied Students taking graduate version complete
that are related by genre, time period, style, or
differ additional assignments. Approved for credit
director. Works studied vary from term to term.
in Women’s and Gender Studies when content
Intensive study of a single major literary work Meets first half of term during fall.
meets the requirements for subjects in that
or a very small set of related literary works. E. Brinkema
program.
Emphasizes texts that encourage close analysis
K. Delaney
in a way that cannot easily be integrated into 21L.350 Science and Literature
the regular literature curriculum. The Big Books Prereq: None
21L.431 Shakespeare on Film and Media (New)
taught in previous terms include Moby-Dick, U (Fall, Spring)
Prereq: None
Canterbury Tales, and the Faerie Queene. Enroll- 2-0-4
U (Spring)
ment limited. Can be repeated once for credit if content differs
3-0-9 HASS-H
M. Fuller
Examines intersections and channels of influ-
Examines the adaptation, performance and in-
ence between the sciences and forms of imagi-
21L.325 Small Wonders terpretation of Shakespearean plays on film and
native literature. Topics, historical periods, and
Prereq: None video. Focus varies from term to term to include
syllabi will vary.
U (Fall) films such as the Olivier and Almereyda versions
Fall: M. Fuller
2-0-4 of Hamlet and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet;
Spring: S. Raman
Can be repeated once for credit if works studied "spin-offs" such as Kurosawa's Throne of Blood
differ and Shakespeare in Love; or theatrical videos of
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
English language and international productions.

Close examination of a coherent set of short
P. Donaldson
texts and/or visual works. The selections may
be the shorter works of one or more authors
(poems, short stories or novellas), or short films
366
21L.432 Understanding Television works linked by genre, topic, and style. Explores
C O U R S E
(Subject meets with CMS.915) how artworks challenge and cross cultural, Periods of World Literature
Prereq: One subject in Literature or Comparative political, and aesthetic boundaries. Students
Media Studies taking graduate version complete additional 21L.455 Classical Literature
U (Spring) assignments. Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-H E. Brinkema U (Fall)
21L
Can be repeated for credit 3-0-9 HASS-H
21L.449 Literature and the Environment Can be repeated once for credit as long as spe-
A cultural approach to television's evolution as a
Prereq: None cific topic is different
technology and system of representation. Con-
siders television as a system of storytelling and Explores the classical roots of Western civiliza-
mythmaking, and as a cultural practice studied tions through a close examination of the social
3-0-9 HASS-H
from anthropological, literary, and cinematic and cultural contexts in which selected literary
perspectives. Focuses on prime-time commercial A brief history of conflicting ideas about man- texts were first produced, the influence of politi-
broadcasting, the medium's technological and kind's relation to the natural environment as cal structures and ideologies, the function of
economic history, and theoretical perspectives. exemplified in works of poetry, fiction, and dis- rhetorical forms, the purpose and significance
Considerable television viewing and readings cursive argument from ancient times to the pres- of ancient mythologies, and the relation of litera-
in media theory and cultural interpretation ent. Examines views about the overall character ture to shared developments in art, architecture,
are required. Previously taught topics include of the natural world and whether mankind's and religion. Texts taught in translation, but
American Television: A Cultural History. Students relation to it is one of stewardship and care or direct readings in the original languages are
taking graduate version complete additional hostility and exploitation. Readings include encouraged. Authors include Livy, Lucretius,
assignments. Aristotle, The Book of Genesis, Shakespeare, Cicero, Julius Caesar, Virgil, Horace, and Ovid.
D. Thorburn Descartes, Robinson Crusoe, Swift, Rousseau, Texts and topics vary from year to year. Enroll-
Wordsworth, Darwin, Thoreau, Faulkner, and ment limited.
21L.433 Film Styles and Genres Lovelock's Gaia. S. Frampton
Prereq: 21L.011 or permission of instructor A. Kibel
U (Fall) 21L.458 The Bible
3-0-9 HASS-H 21L.450 Leadership, Ethics, and Literature Prereq: None
Can be repeated for credit with permission of Prereq: None U (Fall)
instructor U (Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-H
3-0-9 HASS-H
Close study of one or more directors, genres, An introduction to major books from both the
periods, artistic movements, or national cinemas Examination of literary works to explore compet- Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Particular
which have been of major significance in the ing ethical concepts and the ethical implications attention given to literary techniques, issues re-
history of film. Previously taught topics include of certain actions and commitments. Topics sulting from translation from the original Hebrew
Hollywood and Hong Kong, and Movie Realists: include origins of morality, ideals of justice, the and Greek, and the different historical periods
Chaplin, Renoir, Neorealism, Truffaut. nature of the virtues, notions of responsibility, that produced and are reflected in the Bible.
A. Kibel ethics and politics, and the ethics of extreme I. Lipkowitz
situations. Philosophic texts by Plato, Aristotle,
21L.434 Science Fiction and Fantasy Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Kant. Narrative and 21L.460 Medieval Literature
Prereq: None dramatic texts by Sophocles, Shakespeare, Prereq: One subject in Literature
U (Spring) Swift, Ibsen, Shaw, Dostoyevsky, and Conrad, as U (Spring)
3-0-9 HASS-H well as some Biblical materials. 3-0-9 HASS-H
A. Kibel Can be repeated for credit with instructor’s
Traces the history of science fiction as a generic
permission when subject content differs
tradition in literature, media, and popular cul-
21L.451 Literary Theory
ture. Considers formal ideological and cultural Covers readings in European literature between
Prereq: None
approaches to the analysis and interpretation of the years 800 and 1500, with particular focus
U (Fall)
science fiction and fantasy texts. on the English and French literary traditions.
3-0-9 HASS-H
M. Gubar Addresses themes such as the complex relation-
Examines how we read texts and the questions ship between love and war; the differences be-
21L.435 Literature and Film that we, as readers, ask of them. Introduces tween the medieval and modern understandings
(Subject meets with CMS.840) different critical approaches to literature by of character, psychology, and authorship; and
Prereq: One subject in Literature or Comparative examining the relationship between readers the particular role of women (as both characters
Media Studies and text, between different texts, and between and authors) in the Middle Ages. Previous topics
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered text and context. Topics vary but usually include include Arthurian legends and Geoffrey Chaucer.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) reader-response theory, structuralism and semi- Approved for credit in Women's and Gender
3-3-6 HASS-H otics, post-structuralism and post-modernism, Studies when content meets the requirements
Can be repeated for credit historicism, psychoanalysis, intertextuality, for subjects in that program. Enrollment limited.
cultural criticism, and media theory. Staff
Investigates relationships between the two
S. Raman
media, including film adaptations as well as
367 subjects 21L.310 to 21L.460

21L.471 Major Novels Mann, Ford Madox Ford, Joyce, Woolf, Faulkner, 21L.489J Interactive Narrative
L I T E R A T U R E
Prereq: One subject in Literature and Nabokov. Meets with 21L.285 when offered (Same subject as 21W.765J)
U (Spring) concurrently. Students taking the 12-unit ver- (Subject meets with CMS.845)
3-0-9 HASS-H sion complete additional assignments. Prereq: None
Can be repeated for credit with permission of D. Thorburn U (Fall)
instructor 3-0-9 HASS-A
21L.486 Modern Drama
Studies important examples of the literary form See description under subject 21W.765J.
Prereq: One subject in Literature
that, from the beginning of the 18th century to N. Montfort
the present day, has become an indispensable
instrument for representing modern life, in the
3-0-9 HASS-H
hands of such writers as Cervantes, Defoe, American Literature
Richardson, Sterne, Burney, Austen, Scott,
Dickens, the Brontes, Eliot, Balzac, Stendhal, Students analyze major modern plays. Typi- See also 21L.006.
Flaubert, Hardy, Conrad, Woolf, Dostoevsky, cally features the works of Beckett and Brecht.
Tolstoy, Proust, and others. Additional writers may include Churchill, Friel, 21L.501 The American Novel
I. Lipkowitz Kushner, O’Neill, Shaw, Deveare Smith, Prereq: Permission of instructor
Stoppard, Soyinka, Williams, and Wilson. Spe- U (Fall)
21L.473J Jane Austen cial consideration of performance, sociopolitical 3-0-9 HASS-H
(Same subject as WGS.240J) and aesthetic contexts, and the role of theater Can be repeated for credit with permission of
Prereq: One subject in Literature in the world of modern multimedia. Meets with instructor if content differs
U (Fall) 21L.286 when offered concurrently. Students
3-0-9 HASS-H taking the 12-unit version complete additional Works by major American novelists, beginning
assignments. with the late 18th century and concluding with a
An examination of Jane Austen's satire in her contemporary novelist. Major emphasis on read-
S. Tapscott
seven complete novels, several fragments, and ing novels as literary texts, but attention paid
juvenilia. Students read these texts in relation to to historical, intellectual, and political contexts
21L.487 Modern Poetry
her letters and other biographical and historical as well. Syllabus varies from term to term, but
Prereq: One subject in Literature
information. many of the following writers are represented:
R. Perry Rowson, Hawthorne, Melville, Twain, Wharton,
3-0-9 HASS-H James, and Toni Morrison. Previously taught
21L.475 Enlightenment and Modernity topics include The American Revolution and
Prereq: One subject in Literature Study of major modern texts and manifestos Makeovers (i.e. adaptations and reinterpretation
U (Spring) from the late 19th century through the 20th of novels traditionally considered as American
3-0-9 HASS-H century. Examines works written in English, with “classics”).
Can be repeated for credit with permission of attention to Modernist texts from other cultures S. Alexandre
instructor and other languages as well. Poems by T.S. Eliot,
W.C. Williams, Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, 21L.504J Race and Identity in American
Examines selected topics in 18th- and 19th-
Pablo Neruda, Hilda Doolittle, Charles Literature
century English/European literature and culture
Baudelaire, and others. (Same subject as WGS.140J)
from the restoration of the English monarchy
S. Tapscott Prereq: Permission of instructor
in 1660 to the end of Queen Victoria's reign in
1901. Topics vary by term; authors may include Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
21L.488 Contemporary Literature Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
Jonathan Swift, Laurence Sterne, William Blake,
Prereq: One subject in Literature 3-0-9 HASS-H
William Wordsworth, Jane Austen, Charles
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Can be repeated for credit with permission of
Dickens, George Eliot, Lewis Carroll, Oscar
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) instructor if content differs
Wilde, and Arthur Conan Doyle, among others.
3-0-9 HASS-H
J. Buzard Questions posed by the literature of the Ameri-
Study of key themes and techniques in prose, cas about the relationship of race and gender
21L.485 Modern Fiction poetry, and drama since the 1970s. Recent to authorship, audience, culture, ethnicity,
Prereq: One subject in Literature topics include postmodernism, globalization, and aesthetics. Social conditions and literary
U (Fall) new British and Irish writing, and literature and histories that shape the politics of identity in
3-0-9 HASS-H development. American literature. Specific focus varies each
Credit cannot also be received for 21L.285 Staff term. Previously taught topics include Immigrant
Stories, African American Literature, and Asian
Tradition and innovation in representative fiction
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
American Literature.
of the early modern period. Recurring themes in-
Staff
clude the role of the artist in the modern period;
the representation of psychological and sexual
experience; and the virtues (and defects) of the
aggressively experimental character. Works by
Conrad, Kipling, Babel, Kafka, James, Lawrence,
368
21L.512 American Authors (after completion of both) to count as a single 21L.638J Literature and Social Conflict:
C O U R S E
Prereq: One subject in Literature, permission of HASS Elective. Limited to 20. Perspectives on Modern Spain
instructor Staff (Same subject as 21F.738J)
U (Fall) Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or
3-0-9 HASS-H 21L.612 Latin II permission of instructor
Can be repeated for credit with permission of Prereq: 21L.611 or permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
21L
instructor so long as the content differs U (Fall; second half of term) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
3-0-3 3-0-9 HASS-H
Examines in detail the works of several American
authors selected according to a theme, period, Introductory Latin subject for students with Considers how major literary texts illuminate
genre, or set of issues. Through close readings some prior knowledge of basic grammar and principal issues in the evolution of modern
of poetry, novels, or plays, subject addresses vocabulary. Intended to refresh and enrich abil- Spanish society. Emphasizes the treatment of
such issues as literary influence, cultural ity to read ancient and/or medieval literary and such major questions as the exile of liberals
diversity, and the writer's career. Previously historical texts. May be taken independently in 1820, the concept of progress, the place of
taught topics include American Women Writers, of Latin I with permission of instructor. Latin I religion, urbanization, rural conservatism and
American Autobiography, American Political and Latin II may be combined by petition (after changing gender roles, and the Spanish Civil
Writing, and American Short Fiction. Approved completion of both) to count as a single HASS War. Authors include Pérez Galdos, Pardo Bazan,
for credit in Women’s and Gender Studies when Elective. Limited to 20. Unamuno, Ortega y Gasset, Salinas, Lorca, La
content meets the requirements for subjects in Staff Pasionaria, and Falcón. Taught in Spanish.
that program. Staff
W. Kelley 21L.616J Introduction to Contemporary Hispanic
Literature and Film 21L.639J Globalization and its Discontents:
21L.518 Literature from Anywhere (New) (Same subject as 21F.716J) Spanish-speaking Nations
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or (Same subject as 21F.739J)
U (IAP, Spring) permission of instructor Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or
2-0-7 HASS-E U (Spring) permission of instructor
3-0-9 HASS-H Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Provides students studying abroad the oppor-
tunity to study a literature topic and interact Studies important 20th- and 21st-century texts
3-0-9 HASS-H
with their peers on campus through feedback and films from both Spain and Latin America.
and discussion. Begins with an intensive on- Readings include short stories, theater, the Studies new paradigms of cultural exchange that
campus seminar during IAP that introduces tools, novel, and poetry, as well as some non-fiction. have shaped Latin America in the 20th and 21st
background, and context for the readings; covers Students acquire skills necessary for a serious centuries. Examines how globalization is rapidly
goals, methods, and logistics for the work stu- examination of literacy and cultural issues in changing the identity of peoples and cultures in
dents will conduct independently over the spring; the Spanish-speaking world. Conducted entirely Spanish-speaking nations. Spotlights debates
and discusses the assigned text, films, etc. in Spanish. Emphasis on active participation of about human rights. Materials studied include
During the spring term, students synthesize and students in class discussion. film, fiction, essay, architectural archives, music
record their questions and understandings of the Staff and art. Students complete a research project
literature, producing materials for use and com- about a specific aspect of Hispanic culture that
ment by peers enrolled in a six-unit, on-campus 21L.617J Introduction to Spanish Culture has been shaped by contemporary forces in the
class that covers the same content (e.g., 21L.320 (Same subject as 21F.717J) global economy. Taught in Spanish with required
Big Books). Topics vary from year to year. Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or readings and writing in Spanish.
M. Fuller permission of instructor Staff
International Literatures 3-0-9 HASS-H SEMINARS
Studies the major social, political, and aesthetic
See also 21L.007 and 21L.020J. 21L.640J The New Spain: 1977–Present
modes which have shaped Spanish civilization.
(Same subject as 21F.740J)
Coordinates the study of literature, film, art,
21L.611 Latin I Prereq: One intermediate subject in Spanish or
and architecture with the historical evolution of
Prereq: None permission of instructor
Spain. Readings and discussions focus on such
U (Fall; first half of term) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
topics as: the coexistence of Christians, Moors,
3-0-3 Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
and Jews; Imperial Spain; the First and Second
3-0-9 HASS-H
Introduces rudiments of Latin to students with Republics; and the contemporary period as
background for the emergence of distinctively Deals with the vast changes in Spanish social,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
little or no prior knowledge of the subject. Aimed

at laying a foundation to begin reading ancient Spanish literary and artistic movements. Taught political and cultural life that have taken place
and/or medieval literary and historical texts. in Spanish. Limited to 18. since the death of Franco. Topics include new
Latin I and Latin II may be combined by petition M. Resnick freedom from censorship, the re-emergence of
strong movements for regional autonomy (the
Basque region and Catalonia), the new cinema
369 subjects 21L.471 to 21L.640

including Almodóvar and Saura, educational in oral and written communication through graduate version complete different assign-
L I T E R A T U R E
reforms instituted by the socialist government, student presentations and research essays. ments. Limited to 12.
and the fiction of Carme Riera and Terenci Moix. Previously taught topics include: Renaissance Fall: P. Donaldson
Special emphasis on the emergence of mass me- Drama; Shakespeare with his Contemporaries; Spring: E. Brinkema
dia as a vehicle for expression in Spain. Consid- Oscar Wilde; and Stoppard and Company.
ers the changes wrought by Spain’s acceptance Limited to 12. 21L.707 Problems in Cultural Interpretation
into the European Community. Materials include D. Henderson Prereq: Two subjects in Literature or permission
magazines, newspapers, films, fiction, and of instructor
Amando de Miguel's Los Españoles. Taught in 21L.704 Studies in Poetry U (Spring)
Spanish. Prereq: Two subjects in Literature 3-0-9 HASS-H
M. Resnick U (Fall, Spring) Can be repeated for credit
3-0-9 HASS-H
Studies the relation between imaginative texts
21L.701 Literary Methods Can be repeated for credit
and the culture surrounding them. Emphasizes
Prereq: Two subjects in Literature
Intensive study of a body of poetry, raising ways in which imaginative works absorb, reflect,
questions of form, authorship, poetic influence, and conflict with reigning attitudes and world
social context, and literary tradition. Instruction views. Instruction and practice in oral and writ-
3-0-9 HASS-H
and practice in oral and written communica- ten communication. Previously taught topics
tion. Previously taught topics include: Does include Women Reading/Women Writing; Poetry,
Introduces practice and theory of literary criti- poetry Matter?, Poetry and the Science of Mind; Passion, and the Self; and Race, Religion and
cism. Seminar focuses on topics such as the Songs, Sonnets and the Story of English; Virgil, Identity in Early Modern America. Approved for
history of critical methods and techniques, and Spenser, Milton; and The Image: Poetry, Pho- credit in Women’s and Gender Studies when
the continuity of certain subjects in literary his- tography, and Technologies of Vision. Approved content meets the requirements for subjects in
tory. Instruction and practice in oral and written for credit in Women’s and Gender Studies when that program. Limited to 12.
communication. Previously taught topics include content meets the requirements for subjects in R. Perry
Virginia Woolf's Shakespeare, Theory and Use of that program. Limited to 12.
Figurative Language, and Text, Context, Subtext, Fall: S. Tapscott 21L.709 Studies in Literary History
Pretext. Approved for credit in the Women's and Spring: N. Jackson Prereq: Two subjects in Literature or History
Gender Studies when content meets require- U (Spring)
ments for subjects in that program. Limited to 12. 21L.705 Major Authors 3-0-9 HASS-H
A. Kibel Prereq: Two subjects in Literature Can be repeated for credit
U (Fall, Spring)
Close examination of the literature of a particu-
21L.702 Studies in Fiction 3-0-9 HASS-H
lar historical period. Instruction and practice in
Prereq: Two subjects in Literature Can be repeated for credit
oral and written communication. Syllabi vary.
U (Spring)
Close study of a limited group of writers. Instruc- Previous topics include Britons Abroad in the
3-0-9 HASS-H
tion and practice in oral and written communi- 18th Century; Modernism: From Nietzsche to
cation. Previously taught topics include John Fellini; and Make it New: Manifestos and the
Intensive study of a range of texts by a single Milton and his Age, Chaucer, Herman Melville, Invention of the Modern. Limited to 12.
author or by a limited group of authors whose Toni Morrison, and Oscar Wilde and the ’90s. Staff
achievements are mutually illuminating. Some Approved for credit in Women's and Gender
attention to narrative theory and biographi- Studies when content meets the requirements 21L.715 Media in Cultural Context
cal and cultural backgrounds. Instruction and for subjects in that program. Limited to 12. (Subject meets with CMS.871)
practice in oral and written communication. Pre- Fall: W. Kelley Prereq: Two subjects in Literature or
viously taught topics include Stowe, Twain, and Spring: S. Tapscott Comparative Media Studies; or permission of
the Transformation of 19th-century America, and instructor
Joyce and the Legacy of Modernism. Approved 21L.706 Studies in Film U (Fall)
for credit in Women's and Gender Studies when (Subject meets with CMS.830) 3-0-9 HASS-H
content meets the requirements for subjects in Prereq: 21L.011, one subject in Literature or Can be repeated for credit
that program. Limited to 12. Comparative Media Studies; or permission of
Seminar uses case studies to examine specific
S. Alexandre instructor
media or media configurations and the larger
U (Fall, Spring)
social, cultural, economic, political, or tech-
21L.703 Studies in Drama 3-3-6 HASS-H
nological contexts within which they operate.
Prereq: Two subjects in Literature Can be repeated for credit
Organized around recurring themes in media
U (Spring)
Intensive study of films from particular periods, history, as well as specific genres, movements,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3-0-9 HASS-H
genres, or directors. Instruction and practice in media, or historical moments. Previously taught
oral and written communication provided. Previ- topics include Gendered Genres: Horror and
Intensive study of an important topic or period in ous topics include Film Analysis, Remixes, Film Maternal Melodramas; Comics, Cartoons, and
drama. Close analysis of major plays, enriched Narrative, and Heroic Cinema. Students taking Graphic Storytelling; and Exploring Children’s
by critical readings and attention to historical Culture. Students taking graduate version
and theatrical contexts. Instruction and practice complete additional assignments. Approved for
370
credit in Women’s and Gender Studies when 21L.S88 Special Subject in Literature 21L.THT Literature Pre-Thesis Tutorial
C O U R S E
content meets the requirements for subjects in Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: None
that program. Limited to 12. U (Fall, IAP, Spring) U (Fall, Spring)
M. Marks Units arranged 1-0-5
21L.S89 Special Subject in Literature
21L
Definition of and early-stage work on thesis
SPECIAL SUBJECTS AND Prereq: Permission of instructor
project leading to 21L.ThU. Taken during the first
TOPICS IN LITERATURE U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
term of the student's two-term commitment to
the thesis project. Student works closely with an
21L.340 Pleasures of Poetry Can be repeated for credit
individual faculty tutor. Required for students in
Prereq: Permission of instructor 21L.S90 Special Subject in Literature
Course 21L when the thesis is a degree require-
U (IAP) Prereq: Permission of instructor
ment.
3-0-3 U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Staff
Can be repeated for credit with permission of Units arranged
instructor Can be repeated for credit
21L.THU Literature Thesis
21L.S91, 21L.S92 Special Subject in Literature
Strengthens writing and reading comprehension Prereq: 21L.ThT
skills. Students attend all public sessions of the U (Fall, Spring)
Pleasures of Poetry readings and discussions as Units arranged
well as several additional classes. The poems Can be repeated for credit
Can be repeated for credit if the subjects are
chosen by the various moderators range across different Completion of work on the senior major thesis
the history of literature, from ancient Chinese 21L.S93, 21L.S94 Special Subject in Literature under supervision of a faculty tutor. Includes
lyrics to contemporary texts. Prereq: Permission of instructor oral presentation of thesis progress early in the
Staff U (Fall, IAP, Spring) term, assembling and revising the final text,
Units arranged and meeting at the close with a committee of
21L.900 Independent Study Can be repeated for credit if the subjects are faculty evaluators to discuss the successes and
Prereq: Permission of instructor different limitations of the project. Required for students
U (Fall, Spring) 21L.S95 Special Subject in Literature in Course 21L when the thesis is a degree
Units arranged Prereq: Permission of instructor requirement.
Can be repeated for credit with permission of U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Staff
instructor Units arranged [P/D/F]
21L.901 Independent Study Can be repeated for credit if the subjects are 21L.UR Undergraduate Research
Prereq: Permission of instructor different U (Fall, Spring)
U (Fall, Spring) Units arranged [P/D/F]
Units arranged [P/D/F] Covers topics in literature that are not provided
Can be repeated for credit with permission of in the regular subject offerings. Units vary
21L.URG Undergraduate Research
instructor depending on the number of class meetings,
Prereq: None
readings and assignments.
Open to qualified students who wish to pursue U (Fall, Spring)
Staff
an independent study with members of the Units arranged
Literature faculty. Normal maximum is 6 units, Can be repeated for credit
21L.S96 Special Subject in Film and Media
though exceptional 9-unit projects are occasion- Prereq: Two subjects in Film and Media; Individual participation in an ongoing research
ally approved. permission of the director of Comparative Media project. For students in the Undergraduate
Staff Studies Research Opportunities Program.
U (Fall, Spring) Consult with Section UROP Coordinator
Units arranged
Can be repeated for credit For individual research in Literature, register
21L.S97 Special Subject in Film and Media for 21L.UR or 21L.URG. For Literature pre-thesis
Prereq: Two subjects in Film and Media; tutorial, register for 21L.ThT. For undergradu-
permission of director of Comparative Media ate thesis, register for 21L.ThU. Descriptions of
Studies these subjects can be found in the beginning of
U (Fall, Spring) this section under 21.UR, 21.URG, 21.ThT, and
Units arranged [P/D/F] 21.ThU.
instructor
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Open to qualified students who wish to pursue

special projects with film and media studies
faculty. Individual or small group projects en-
couraged. Usually limited to 6 credits.
Staff
371 subjects 21L.701 to 21L.URG

L I T E R A T U R E
Bachelor of Science in Literature/Course 21L

Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [all but two subjects can be from the
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the Major (CI‑M).*

Four of the 10 subjects from the required subjects and restricted electives taken to satisfy the major must be chosen,
in consultation with a faculty advisor, either from four of five historical periods (ancient/medieval; Renaissance;
Restoration and 18th century; 19th century; 20th century and contemporary) or from four of five thematic complexes
(historical period; genre; author study; film, media, and popular culture; gender studies, ethnic studies, and theory).
Three advanced seminar level subjects in Literature

A coherent program of seven additional subjects from the literature curriculum.

Notes
*To satisfy the requirement that students complete two Communication Intensive subjects in the major,
students must take two subjects from this list of approved CI‑M subjects for Course 21L: 21L.701, 21L.702,
21L.703, 21L.704, 21L.705, 21L.706, 21L.707, 21L.709.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
372
COURSE 21M MUSIC AND THEATER ARTS
The Music subjects described below are grouped ous experience in music is necessary. Projected and intellectual traditions, from various cultures
within five areas: Introductory, History/Culture, guest lectures, musical performances, field and historical periods. Limited to 18.
Composition/Theory, Performance, Advanced/ trips. Limited to 36. K. Makan, F. Hollerweger
Special Subjects, and Music and Media. C. Shadle, M. Fuller
Although most students start with introductory 21M.030 Introduction to World Music History/Culture
subjects, those who have vocal or instrumental Prereq: None
training or extensive exposure to music are en- U (Fall, Spring) 21M.215 Music of the Americas
couraged to begin at a higher starting level. 3-0-9 HASS-A; CI-H Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (Spring)
An introduction to diverse musical traditions of
3-0-9 HASS-A
the world. Music from a wide range of geo-
Introductory Subjects graphical areas is studied in terms of structure, A survey of the music of North and South
performance practice, social use, aesthetics, America from the Renaissance to the present,
21M.011 Introduction to Western Music and cross-cultural contact. Includes hands-on with emphasis on the cross-fertilizations of
Prereq: None music making, live demonstrations by guest indigenous and European traditions. Listening
U (Fall, Spring) artists, and ethnographic research projects. assignments will focus on composers as varied
4-0-8 HASS-A; CI-H Enrollment limited by lottery. as Copland and Still, Revueltas and Chihara.
Provides a broad overview of Western music Fall: P. Tang, M. Schweig C. Shadle
from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, with Spring: E. Ziporyn
emphasis on late baroque, classical, romantic, 21M.220 Early Music
and modernist styles. Designed to enhance 21M.051 Fundamentals of Music Prereq: None. Coreq: 21M.301
the musical experience by developing listening Prereq: None U (Spring)
skills and an understanding of diverse forms and U (Fall, Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-A
genres. Major composers and works placed in 3-3-6 HASS-A
Examines European music from the early Middle
social and cultural contexts. Weekly lectures fea-
Introduces students to the rudiments of Western Ages until the end of the Renaissance. Includes
ture demonstrations by professional performers
music through oral, aural, and written practice a chronological survey and intensive study of
and introduce topics to be discussed in sections.
utilizing rhythm, melody, intervals, scales, three topics: chant and its development, music
Enrollment limited.
chords, and musical notation. Individual skills in Italy 1340-1420, and music in Elizabethan
Fall: E. Pollock, T. Neff, A. Boyles
are addressed through a variety of approaches, England. Focuses on methods and pitfalls in
Spring: M. Marks, T. Neff
including keyboard practice in the required studying music of the distant past. Students' pa-
piano labs. Limited to 20 by lottery. Not open pers, problem sets, and presentations explore
21M.013J The Supernatural in Music, Literature, to students who have completed 21M.301 or lives, genres, and works in depth. Works studied
and Culture 21M.302. in facsimile of original notation, and from origi-
(Same subject as 21A.201J, 21L.013J) M. Cuthbert, E. Kwon nal manuscripts at MIT, where possible.
Prereq: None
M. Cuthbert
21M.065 Introduction to Musical Composition
Prereq: None 21M.223J Folk Music of the British Isles and
U (Spring) North America
Explores the relationship between music and 3-0-9 HASS-A (Same subject as 21L.023J)
the supernatural, focusing on the social history Prereq: None
Through a progressive series of composition
and context of supernatural beliefs as reflected U (Fall)
projects, students investigate the sonic orga-
in key literary and musical works from 1600 to 3-1-8 HASS-A; CI-H
nization of musical works and performances,
the present. Provides an understanding of the
focusing on fundamental questions of unity Examines the production, transmission, pres-
place of ambiguity and the role of interpreta-
and variety. Aesthetic issues are considered in ervation and the qualities of folk music in the
tion in culture, science and art. Explores great
the pragmatic context of the instructions that British Isles and North America from the 18th
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
works of art by Shakespeare, Verdi, Goethe (in

composers provide to achieve a desired musical century to the folk revival of the 1960s and the
translation), Gounod, Henry James and Benjamin
result, whether these instructions are notated present. Special emphasis on balladry, fiddle
Britten. Readings also include selections from
in prose, as graphic images, or in symbolic styles, and African-American influences. Enroll-
the most recent scholarship on magic and the
notation. No formal training is required. Weekly ment limited.
supernatural. Writing assignments range from
listening, reading, and composition assign- G. Ruckert, R. Perry
web-based projects to analytic essays. No previ-
ments draw on a broad range of musical styles
373 subjects 21M.011 to 21M.223J

21M.226 Jazz and computer music, and new media and the within four historical categories: breakthrough
A R T S
Prereq: None postmodern present. Begins with Stravinsky's musicals of the 1920s and ’30s; classic “book
U (Fall, Spring) early ballets and ends with music by current MIT musicals” of the ’40s and ’50s; modernist and
3-0-9 HASS-A composers and other important figures active concept musicals of the ’60s and ’70s; and post
T H E A T E R
today. Ability to read music required. Instruction modern and cutting-edge works of the ’80s
Historical survey from roots in African and
and practice in oral and written communication and ’90s. Attention given to the role of music in
American contexts, including spirituals, blues,
provided. relation to script, characterization, and dramatic
and ragtime, through early jazz, Swing, bebop,
Staff structure. Final papers involve comparison of
and post-bop movements, with attention to re-
one stage and one film work, selected in con-
cent developments. Key jazz styles, the relation
21M.269 Studies in Western Music History sultation with the instructor. Oral presentations
A N D
of music and society, and major figures such as

Prereq: 21M.301 or permission of instructor required and in-class performances encouraged.
Armstrong, Ellington, Basie, Goodman, Parker,
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered M. Marks
Monk, Mingus, Coltrane, and others are con-
M U S I C
sidered. Some investigation of cross-influences

3-0-9 HASS-A 21M.284 Film Music
with popular, classical, folk, and rock musics.
Can be repeated for credit with permission of (Subject meets with CMS.925)
Enrollment may be limited.
instructor Prereq: None
M. Harvey
Explores particular questions or repertories in
21M.235 Monteverdi to Mozart: 1600–1800 Western classical music. Requires individual
3-3-6 HASS-A
Prereq: 21M.301 or permission of instructor participation, presentations, and writing. Topics
U (Fall) vary each year. Examples include women in mu- Surveys styles and dramatic functions of music
3-0-9 HASS-A sic, musical borrowing, the Ars Nova, Schumann, for silent films of the 1910s-20s, and music in
or music after 1990. sound films from the 1930s to the present. Close
Surveys Baroque and Classical genres: opera,
Staff attention given to landmark scores by American
cantata, oratorio, sonata, concerto, quartet and
and European composers, including Korngold,
symphony. Includes the composers Monteverdi,
21M.271 Symphony and Concerto Steiner, Rozsa, Prokofiev, Copland, Herrmann,
Schutz, Purcell, Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Haydn
Prereq: None Rota, Morricone, and Williams. Subsidiary topics
and Mozart. Bases written essays, projects and
U (Fall) include new trends in contemporary film-scor-
oral presentations on live performances as well
3-0-9 HASS-A ing, pop scores, the impact of electronics, and
as listening and reading assignments. Basic
specialized genres (e.g., animation). Students
music score-reading ability required. Explores the style, form, and history of approxi-
taking the graduate version complete different
T. Neff mately two dozen pieces of canonical symphonic
assignments. Some background in the study of
repertoire. Students write short reviews of mu-
film and/or music is expected.
21M.250 Beethoven to Mahler: 1800–1910 sicological articles on the rich cultural history of
M. Marks
Prereq: 21M.301 or permission of instructor selected works and complete one project about
U (Spring) the state of classical music in contemporary
21M.289 Studies in Western Classical Genres
3-0-9 HASS-A society. Basic score-reading ability required.
Prereq: 21M.301 or Permission of instructor
E. Pollock
Surveys Romantic genres including Lied/song, U (Spring)
choral music, opera, piano sonata/character cy- 3-0-9 HASS-A
21M.273 Opera
cle, concerto, and symphony/symphonic poem. Can be repeated for credit with permission of
Prereq: None
Includes the composers Beethoven, Schubert, instructor
U (Fall)
Berlioz, Chopin, Brahms, Wagner, Verdi, Tchai-
3-0-9 HASS-A Explores topics concerned with specific types
kovsky, and Mahler. Bases written essays and
of classical music, such as repertories for
oral presentations on live performances as well Focuses on the different styles and dramatic ap-
instrumental soloists and/or small ensembles,
as listening and reading assignments. Basic proaches exhibited by a range of operas. Central
orchestral works, solo songs, choral works, or
score-reading ability recommended. questions include the process of adaptation
compositions for theater, film, or new media.
T. Neff from source material, the conventions of differ-
Topics vary and may require additional prerequi-
ent operatic eras, and how the works are staged
sites or specialized skills such as score-reading
21M.260 Stravinsky to the Present in contrasting productions. Basic score-reading
or playing an instrument. Examples include
Prereq: 21M.301 or permission of instructor ability required.
the English madrigal, Baroque chamber music,
Beethoven's symphonies, French art song,
Wagner's 'Ring' cycle, American choral music,
3-0-9 HASS-A 21M.283 Musicals of Stage and Screen
Stravinsky's theater works, and the Hollywood
Prereq: One subject in film, music, or theater; or
Surveys musical works drawn from many genres, film score.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
representing stylistic movements that have P. McMurray

U (Spring)
transformed classical music over the past hun-
3-0-9 HASS-A
dred years. Focal topics include musical modern-
ism, serialism, neoclassicism, nationalism and Covers Broadway works and Hollywood films
ideology, minimalism, and aleatoric and noise in depth. Proceeds chronologically, exploring
composition experiments. Discusses electronic three stage musicals and three films at a time,
374
21M.291 Music of India characterizes modern music, and how it reflects tice found in music such as the chorale preludes
C O U R S E
Prereq: None many rich traditions and styles (minstrelsy, of Bach; minuets and trios of Haydn, Mozart, and
U (Spring) music-hall, operetta, Tin Pan Alley, blues, rock, Beethoven; and the songs and character pieces
3-0-9 HASS-A electronic media, etc.). Provides a background of Schubert and Schumann. Musicianship labora-
for understanding the musical vocabulary of cur- tory is required. Limited to 20.
Focuses on Hindustani classical music of North
rent popular music styles. Fall: J. Rohwein
21M
India, and also involves learning about the
T. Neff Spring: C. Shadle
ancient foundations of the rich classical tradi-
tions of music and dance of all Indian art and
21M.299 Studies in World, Traditional, and 21M.304 Writing in Tonal Forms II
culture. Practice of the ragas and talas through
Popular Music Prereq: 21M.303
the learning of songs, dance, and drumming
Prereq: 21M.030 or permission of instructor U (Spring)
compositions. Develops insights through listen-
U (Spring) 3-1-8 HASS-A
ing, readings, and concert attendance.
3-0-9 HASS-A
G. Ruckert Further written and analytic exercises in tonal
music, focusing on larger or more challenging
instructor
21M.293 Music of Africa forms. For example, students might compose a
Prereq: None Studies of selected topics in ethnomusicol- sonata-form movement for piano or a two-part
U (Fall) ogy (the study of music in culture). Topics vary. invention in the style of Bach. Students have
3-0-9 HASS-A Examples include music and crisis, fieldwork opportunities to write short works that experi-
methodologies, Asian classical traditions, ment with the expanded tonal techniques of the
Studies musical traditions of sub-Saharan Africa,
Senegalese Mbalax, Hindustani Khyal, Brazilian late 19th and early 20th centuries. Musicianship
with focus on West Africa. Explores a variety of
Samba, or Duke Ellington. laboratory is required. Limited to 20.
musical practices and their cultural contexts
M. Schweig C. Shadle
through listening, reading and writing assign-
ments with an emphasis on class discussion.
21M.310 Techniques of 20th-Century
Includes in-class instruction in drumming, song
and dance of Senegal, Ghana, and South Africa,
Composition/Theory Composition
Prereq: 21M.302, 21M.260, or permission of
as well as live lecture-demonstrations by guest
21M.301 Harmony and Counterpoint I instructor
performers from throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Prereq: None U (Fall)
Limited to 15; preference to majors, minors,
U (Fall, Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-A
concentrators. Admittance may be controlled by
lottery. 3-3-6 HASS-A
Students complete written and analytical
P. Tang Covers basic writing skills in music of the exercises based on compositional forms and
common-practice period (Bach to Brahms). practices from the first half of the 20th century.
21M.294 Popular Musics of the World Regular written assignments lead to the compo- Areas covered include compositions based
Prereq: None sition of short pieces. Analyzes representative upon artificial scales and modes, as in Debussy,
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered works from the literature, keyboard laboratory, Bartok, and Stravinsky; compositions based on
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) and sight-singing choir. Students should have atonal pitch organizations, as with Schoenberg
3-0-9 HASS-A experience reading music. Enrollment limited. and Webern; compositions based on rhythmic
Fall: M. Harvey, J. Casinghino process, timbral exploration, and/or non-
Focuses on popular music created for and trans-
Spring: E. Ruehr, J. Casinghino Western influences. Basic instrumentation will
mitted by mass media. Studies various popular
be taught, and compositions will be performed
music genres from around the world through
21M.302 Harmony and Counterpoint II in class.
listening and reading assignments, while con-
Prereq: 21M.301 or permission of instructor K. Makan
sidering issues of musical change, syncretism,
Westernization, globalization, the impact of U (Fall, Spring)
3-2-7 HASS-A 21M.340 Jazz Harmony and Arranging
recording industries, and the post-colonial era.
Prereq: 21M.051, 21M.226, or permission of
Case studies include bhangra, Afro-pop, reggae, A continuation of 21M.301, including chromatic instructor
and global hip-hop. Limited to 25; preference to harmony and modulation, a more extensive U (Spring)
majors, minors, concentrators. Admittance may composition project, keyboard laboratory, and 3-0-9 HASS-A
be controlled by lottery. musicianship laboratory. Limited to 20 per
P. Tang section. Basic harmony and theory of mainstream jazz
Fall: W. Cutter, J. Casinghino and blues; includes required listening in jazz,
21M.295 American Popular Music Spring: K. Makan, J. Casinghino writing and analysis work, and two full-scale
Prereq: None arrangements. Serves as preparation for more
U (Fall) advanced work in jazz with application to rock
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
21M.303 Writing in Tonal Forms I

3-0-9 HASS-A Prereq: 21M.302 and pop music. Performance of student arrange-
U (Fall, Spring) ments. Limited to 20.
Surveys the development of popular music in
3-1-8 HASS-A M. Harvey
the US, and in a cross-cultural milieu, relative
to the history and sociology of the last two Written and analytic exercises based on 18th-
hundred years. Examines the ethnic mixture that and 19th-century small forms and harmonic prac-
375 subjects 21M.226 to 21M.340

21M.341 Jazz Composition 21M.355 Musical Improvisation 21M.362 Electronic Music Composition II
A R T S
Prereq: 21M.226, 21M.340, or permission of Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 21M.361 or permission of instructor
instructor U (Fall, Spring) U (Spring)
U (Fall) 3-1-8 HASS-A 2-2-8 HASS-A
T H E A T E R
3-0-9 HASS-A
Students study concepts and practice tech- Explores sophisticated synthesis techniques,
Jazz writing using tonal, modal, and extended niques of improvisation in solo and ensemble from finely tuned additive to noise filtering
compositional approaches as applied to the contexts. Examines relationships between and distortion, granular synthesis to vintage
blues, the 32-bar song form, and post-bop struc- improvisation, composition, and performance emulation. Incorporates production techniques
tural designs. Consideration given to a variety based in traditional and experimental ap- and use of multimedia, with guest lecturers/
A N D
of styles and to the ways improvisation informs proaches. Topics, with occasional guest lectures, performers. Considers composing environments
the compositional process. Study of works by El- may include jazz, non-western music, and such as Max/MSP/Jitter, SPEAR, SoundHack,
lington, Mingus, Parker, Russell, Evans, Nelson, western concert music, as well as improvisation and Mathematica. Assignments include diverse
M U S I C
Golson, Coleman, Coltrane, Threadgill, Hemphill, with film, spoken word, theater, and dance. listening sessions, followed by oral or written
and others. Performance of student composi- Enrollment may be limited; open by audition to presentations, weekly sound studies, critiques,
tions. Limited to 20. instrumental or vocal performers. and modular compositions/soundscapes. Prior
M. Harvey Fall: E. Ziporyn significant computer music experience pre-
Spring: M. Harvey ferred. Consult instructor for technical require-
21M.342 Composing for Jazz Orchestra ments. Limited to 8.
Prereq: Permission of instructor 21M.359 Studies in Musical Composition, P. Whincop
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Theory, and Analysis
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Prereq: 21M.302 or permission of instructor 21M.380 Music and Technology
3-0-9 HASS-A U (Fall, Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
3-0-9 HASS-A U (Fall, Spring)
Explores composition and arrangement for the
Can be repeated for credit with permission of 3-0-9 HASS-A
large jazz ensembles from 1920s foundations
instructor Can be repeated for credit
to current postmodern practice. Consideration
given to a variety of styles and to the interac- Explores techniques associated with musical Explores various technologies in relation to
tion of improvisation and composition. Study composition and/or analysis. Written exercises musical analysis, composition, performance,
of works by Basie, Ellington, Evans, Gillespie, in the form of music (composition) and/or prose culture, and quantitative methods. Topics vary
Golson, Mingus, Morris, Nelson, Williams, (papers) may be required, depending on the each term and may include development and
and others. Open rehearsals, workshops, and topic. Topics vary each year; examples include impact on society, generative and algorithmic
performances of student compositions by the fugue, contemporary aesthetics of composition, music, or recording techniques. May involve
MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble and the Aardvark Jazz orchestration, music analysis, or music and hands-on components such as laptop music en-
Orchestra. Limited to 20. mathematics. semble, new instrument building, or comparing
M. Harvey Fall: A. Dreyblatt the theory and practice of audio recording.
Spring: E. Egozy F. Hollerweger
21M.351 Music Composition
(Subject meets with 21M.505) 21M.361 Electronic Music Composition I
Prereq: 21M.304, 21M.310, or permission of Prereq: None
instructor U (Fall, Spring) Performance
3-0-9 HASS-A Each of the following subjects earns 6 units. A
Students develop basic skills in composition
Can be repeated for credit total of 12 units is needed for a subject to count
through weekly assignments focusing on sam-
toward Institute Requirements in Humanities,
Directed composition of original writing involv- pling and audio processing. Source materials
Arts, and Social Sciences.
ing voices and/or instruments. Includes a weekly include samples of urban/natural environments,
seminar in composition for the presentation and electronically generated sounds, inherent
discussion of work in progress. Students are ex- studio/recording noise, and pre-existing record- 21M.401 MIT Concert Choir
pected to produce at least one substantive work ings. Audio processing includes digital signal Prereq: None
and perform it in public by the end of the term. processing (DSP) and analog devices. Covers U (Fall, Spring)
Contemporary compositions and major works compositional techniques, including mixing, al- 0-4-2
from 20th-century music literature are studied. gorithms, studio improvisation, and interaction. Can be repeated for credit
Students taking the graduate version complete Students critique each other's work and give in- Rehearsals and performance of primarily large-
different assignments. formal presentations on recordings drawn from scale works for chorus, soloists, and orchestra—
P. Child sound art, experimental electronica, conven-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
from the Passions and Masses of J. S. Bach to

tional and non-conventional classical electronic oratorios of our own time. Open to graduate and
works, and popular music. Covers technology, undergraduate students by audition.
math, and acoustics in varying detail. Limited W. Cutter
to 10 per section; preference to Music majors,
minors, and concentrators.
P. Whincop
376
21M.405 MIT Chamber Chorus required. Opportunities include conducting 21M.450 MIT Balinese Gamelan
C O U R S E
Prereq: None students, professional musicians, and MIT Sym- Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (Fall, Spring) phony Orchestra (when possible). Instrumental U (Fall, Spring)
3-0-3 proficiency required, although vocalists with 0-3-3
Can be repeated for credit keyboard abilities will be accepted. Can be repeated for credit
A. Boyles
21M
Rehearsal and performance of choral repertoire A performing ensemble dedicated to the tradi-
for small chorus, involving literature from the tional music of Bali and East Java. Members of
21M.426 MIT Wind Ensemble
Renaissance to contemporary periods. Limited the ensemble rehearse and study techniques on
Prereq: None
to 32 by audition. MIT's three distinctive sets of gamelan instru-
U (Fall, Spring)
W. Cutter ments and perform in conjunction with Gamelan
0-4-2
Galak Tika. No previous experience necessary,
21M.410 Vocal Repertoire and Performance but prior enrollment in 21M.030 is strongly
(Subject meets with 21M.515) Designed for advanced instrumentalists who are recommended. Limited to 25 by audition.
Prereq: None. Coreq: Participation in ensemble committed to the analysis, performance, and Fall: C. Southworth
for vocalists recording of woodwind, brass, and percussion Spring: D. Alit
U (Spring) literature from the Renaissance through the
3-0-3 21st century. The repertoire consists primarily 21M.451 Studio Accompanying for Pianists
Can be repeated for credit of music for small and large wind ensembles. Prereq: None
May include ensemble music from Gabrieli to U (Fall, Spring)
For the singer and/or pianist interested in col-
Grainger, Schuller, Mozart, Dvorak, and various Units arranged
laborative study of solo vocal performance. His-
mixed media including strings. Performance of Can be repeated for credit
torical study of the repertoire includes listening
newly commissioned works. Opportunities for
assignments of representative French, German, Open by audition to pianists who wish to explore
solo work and work with recognized professional
Italian, and English works as sung by noted and develop their talents as accompanists.
artists and composers. Admission by audition.
vocal artists of the genre. Topics include diction Pianists are paired with a music scholarship
F. Harris
as facilitated by the study of the International recipient and attend that student's private les-
Phonetic Alphabet; performance and audition son each week. Accompanists prepare indepen-
21M.442 MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble
techniques; and study of body awareness and dently, rehearse with the student partner, and
Prereq: None
alignment through the Alexander Technique and provide accompaniment at a juried recital or
U (Fall, Spring)
yoga. Admission by audition; Emerson Vocal masterclass each term. Under supervision for
0-4-2
Scholars contact department. music faculty and private lesson instructors, pia-
A. Boyles nists may work with one or two scholarship stu-
Designed for instrumentalists dedicated to dents each term at 3 units each or one student in
21M.421 MIT Symphony the analysis, performance, and recording of 21M.480/21M.512 for 6 units. Subject satisfies
Prereq: None traditional and contemporary jazz ensemble the performance requirement for pianists receiv-
U (Fall, Spring) compositions. Instrumentation includes saxo- ing music scholarships.
0-4-2 phones, trumpets, trombones, piano, guitar or Fall: Staff
Can be repeated for credit vibraphone, bass, percussion and occasionally Spring: D. Deveau
french horn, double reeds, and strings. Provides
Rehearsals prepare works for concerts and
opportunities to work with professional jazz 21M.460 MIT Senegalese Drum Ensemble
recordings. Analyses of musical style, structure,
artists and perform commissioned works by Prereq: None
and performance practice are integrated into
recognized jazz composers. Experience in impro- U (Fall, Spring)
rehearsals as a means of enriching musical
visation preferred but not required. Admission 0-3-3
conception and the approach to performance.
by audition. Can be repeated for credit
Likewise, additional scores of particular struc-
F. Harris
tural or stylistic interest are read whenever time A performance ensemble focusing on the sabar
permits. Admission by audition. drumming tradition of Senegal, West Africa.
21M.445 Chamber Music Society
A. Boyles Study and rehearse Senegalese drumming tech-
Prereq: None
niques and spoken word. Perform in conjunction
U (Fall, Spring)
21M.423 Conducting and Score-Reading with MIT Rambax drumming group. No previous
0-4-2
Prereq: 21M.302 or permission of instructor experience necessary, but prior enrollment in
U (Spring) 21M.030 or 21M.293 strongly recommended.
3-0-3 Study of chamber music literature through Limited to 30 by audition.
Can be repeated for credit once with permission analysis, rehearsal, and performance. Weekly L. Toure
of instructor seminars and coaching. Open to string, piano,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
brass, woodwind players, and singers. Admis-

Introduces ensemble conducting as a technical
sion by audition.
and artistic discipline. Incorporates ear training,
Fall: M. Thompson, J. Rife
score-reading skills and analysis, rehearsal
Spring: M. Thompson, D. Deveau, J. Rife
technique, and studies of various philosophies.
Attendance of rehearsals and specific concerts
377 subjects 21M.341 to 21M.460

21M.480 Advanced Music Performance 21M.505 Music Composition 21M.525 Emerson Scholars Solo Recital
A R T S
(Subject meets with 21M.512) (Subject meets with 21M.351) (Subject meets with 21M.490)
Prereq: None Prereq: 21M.304, 21M.310, or permission of Prereq: None
U (Fall, Spring) instructor G (Spring)
T H E A T E R
1-2-3 G (Spring) 1-2-3

Can be repeated for credit 3-0-9 Can be repeated for credit
Designed for students who demonstrate consid- Emerson Scholars may receive credit for a solo
erable technical and musical skills and who wish Directed composition of original writing involv- spring recital that has been prepared with and
to develop them through intensive private study. ing voices and/or instruments. Includes a weekly approved by the private teacher and the Emer-
A N D
Students must take a weekly lesson, attend a seminar in composition for the presentation and son Private Studies Committee. Approval based
regular performance seminar, and participate discussion of work in progress. Students are ex- on evidence of readiness shown in first term
in a departmental performing group. Full-year pected to produce at least one substantive work master classes. Restricted to Emerson Scholars.
M U S I C
commitment required. Information about lesson and perform it in public by the end of the term. M. Thompson, D. Deveau
fees, scholarships, and auditions available in Contemporary compositions and major works
Music Section Office. Students taking the gradu- from 20th-century music literature are studied. 21M.531 Independent Study in Music
ate version complete different assignments. Students taking the graduate version complete Prereq: Permission of instructor
Admission by audition. different assignments. U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Fall: M. Thompson P. Child Units arranged
Spring: M. Thompson, D. Deveau Can be repeated for credit
21M.512 Advanced Music Performance
21M.490 Emerson Scholar Solo Recital (Subject meets with 21M.480)
independent studies or projects with members
(Subject meets with 21M.525) Prereq: None
of the Music Section. Projects require prior ap-
proval by the Music and Theater Arts Chair.
U (Spring) 1-2-3
Consult Music Section Office
Designed for students who demonstrate consid- 21M.533 Independent Study in Music
Solo 50-minute recital prepared with a private erable technical and musical skills and who wish Prereq: Permission of instructor
teacher and approved by the Emerson Private to develop them through intensive private study. U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Studies Committee based on evidence of readi- Students must take a weekly lesson, attend a Units arranged [P/D/F]
ness shown in the Fall Term performances. See regular performance seminar, and participate Can be repeated for credit
Emerson Scholars Stellar site for application in a departmental performing group. Full-year
deadlines and conditions. Restricted to Emerson commitment required. Information about lesson
independent studies or projects with members
Scholars. fees, scholarships, and auditions available in
of the Music Section. Projects require prior ap-
M. Thompson, D. Deveau, J. Rife Music Section Office. Students taking the gradu-
proval by the Music and Theater Arts Chair.
ate version complete different assignments.
Consult Music Section Office
Admission by audition.
Advanced/Special Subjects D. Deveau, M. Thompson
21M.S53, 21M.S54 Special Subject in Music
21M.500 Advanced Seminar in Music 21M.515 Vocal Repertoire and Performance
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Subject meets with 21M.410)
Units arranged
U (Fall) Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-A G (Spring)
Can be repeated for credit with permission of 3-0-3 Study of musical topics not covered in the regu-
instructor Can be repeated for credit lar subject listings, particularly experimental
subjects offered by permanent or visiting faculty.
Seminar that develops analytic and research For the singer and/or pianist interested in col-
Consult Music Office
skills in music history/culture or theory/com- laborative study of solo vocal performance. His-
position. Topics vary, but are organized around torical study of the repertoire includes listening
a particular methodology, musical topic, or col- assignments of representative French, German,
Italian, and English works as sung by noted Music and Media
lection of works, that allow for application to a
variety of interests and genres. Strong emphasis vocal artists of the genre. Topics include diction
as facilitated by the study of the International 21M.580J Musical Aesthetics and Media
on student presentations, discussion, and a
Phonetic Alphabet; performance and audition Technology
substantial writing project.
techniques; and study of body awareness and (Same subject as MAS.825J)
P. Child
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
alignment through the Alexander Technique and Prereq: Permission of instructor

yoga. Admission by audition. Emerson Vocal G (Fall)
Scholars contact department. 3-3-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
A. Boyles See description under subject MAS.825J.
T. Machover
378
21M.581J Projects in Media and Music 21M.604J Playwriting I and theoretical context for this studio-driven
C O U R S E
(Same subject as MAS.826J) (Same subject as 21W.754J) class. Limited to 18.
Prereq: MAS.825J Prereq: None K. Barrett, S. Brown, B. Karasu
G (Spring) U (Fall)
3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 HASS-A 21M.611 Foundations of Theater Practice
21M
Introduces the craft of writing for the theater,
See description under subject MAS.826J. with special attention to the "play" in playwrit-
T. Machover ing. Through weekly assignments and in-class
3-3-6 HASS-A
exercises, students explore scene structure,
action, events, voice, and dialogue. In workshop Introduces the ideas, skills, and aesthetic issues
THEATER ARTS format, students present individual work for which comprise the creation of the theatrical
feedback and are encouraged to bring a sense event. Guest artists and faculty members intro-
The subjects listed below are arranged in three of fun, joy and playfulness to their writing. duce the work of different disciplines such as di-
sections: Introductory, Intermediate, and Ad- Readings include published plays, which provide recting, stagecraft, design, acting, dramaturgy,
vanced Subjects. exposure to a variety of styles, voices, and and criticism. Readings and in-class exercises
structures. Emphasizes process, risk taking, and help students understand and experience the
finding one's own voice and vision. basic creative impulse in each area.
Introductory Subjects L. Harrington J. Sonenberg
21M.600 Introduction to Acting 21M.605 Voice and Speech for the Actor 21M.624 Acting with the Camera
Prereq: None Prereq: None Prereq: 21M.600 or permission of instructor
U (Fall, Spring) U (Fall, Spring) U (Fall)
4-0-5 HASS-A 4-0-5 HASS-A 4-0-5 HASS-A
Explores the actor's tools: body, voice, mind, Explores the complex discipline of acting for the
imagination, and the essential self. Through Concentrates upon freeing the natural voice camera through exploration of the discipline in
studio exercises, students address issues of through awareness of physical, vocal and, at the context of the history of cinema, television,
honesty and creativity in the theatrical moment, times, emotional habits and the willingness and and multimedia stage performance. In-class
and begin to have a sense of their strengths and desire to experience change. Teaches progres- exercises, with students both filming and being
limitations as communicating theatrical artists. sion of contemporary approaches to voice filmed, provide a platform for experimentation
Provides an opportunity for students to discover through in-class vocal exercises. Students use with the theory and practice of performing for
their relationship to "the other" in the acting sonnets or poems as vehicles to explore the and with the camera, culminating in the making
partner, the group, the environment, and the components of language and the need to com- of a student-written, edited, and most impor-
audience. Limited to 20 per section. municate and reveal oneself through the voice. tantly, acted short film. Instruction in written
K. Mancuso, J. Sonenberg, O. D'Ambrosio Designed for students interested in theater or and oral communication provided. Limited to 20.
developing their voices for presentations and A. Kohler
professional speaking. Limited to 14; preference
21M.603 Introduction to Design for the Theater
to Theater majors, minors, and concentrators 21M.645 Motion Theater
Prereq: None
who have pre-registered. Prereq: None
U (Spring)
K. Eastley U (Fall)
3-0-6 HASS-A
3-0-6 HASS-A
Focuses on the process of designing for the 21M.606 Introduction to Stagecraft
theater. Projects center on awakening the imagi- Examines the theatrical event from the perspec-
Prereq: None
nation in response to an object, and finding the tive of composition in a performance workshop.
U (Fall, Spring)
visual way to represent that response. Explores Studio exercises address the process of develop-
4-0-5 HASS-A
ways designers approach a script or take a piece ing a theatrical work through an internalized
of music to create something visual, or to ar- Introduces students to an array of produc- understanding of compositional principles in
range and move a series of objects to tell a story. tion techniques in areas of scenery, costume, theater. Examines physical action in time and
Students work individually and collaboratively to rigging, lighting, video, and sound design. space. Includes outside readings, videos, short
create drawings, paintings, sculptures, models, Provides multiple opportunities to apply these essays, and in-class discussions. Provides the
collages, and live tableaux. Enrollment may be techniques ranging from theoretical discussions performer, director, choreographer, designer or
limited. and scenographic sketches to the precision writer opportunities to engage with large and
S. L. Brown execution of design elements for a series of small group ensembles in creation of theatrical
studio performance exercises. Concentrating events. Topics include image, motion, shape,
on a disciplined approach to creative problem repetition, gesture, and spatial relationship.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
solving, small groups collaborate on short Preference to majors, minors, concentrators.

performances for a live audience in which the Admittance may be controlled by lottery.
scenography plays the leading role. Reading J. Scheib
assignments and screenings provide a historical
379 subjects 21M.480 to 21M.645

discuss the consequences of those options for ing one's own process for approaching design as
A R T S
Intermediate Subjects production. Enrollment limited. well as on learning basic communication skills
A. Brody utilized by scenic designers, including research,
21M.703J Media and Methods: Performing drawing, model building, painting, computer
T H E A T E R
(Same subject as CMS.403J) 21M.711 Production Seminar drafting, and use of Photoshop. Instruction
Prereq: CMS.100, 21L.011, or permission of Prereq: None and practice in oral and written communication
instructor U (Fall, Spring) provided.
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) 3-0-6 HASS-A S. Brown
Pursues detailed study of a particular playtext or
3-3-6 HASS-H 21M.734 Lighting Design for the Theater
A N D
theme and is related to some planned produc-

See description under subject CMS.403J. tion activity during the following IAP. Seminar
U (Spring)
J. Scheib activities may include guest speakers from
4-0-5 HASS-A
M U S I C
various disciplines who approach some aspect

21M.704 Musical Theater Workshop of the playtext or theme from the perspective of Explores the history, concepts and techniques
Prereq: 21M.600 or permission of instructor their fields; various theatrical practitioners; and of sculpting space with light within a contempo-
U (Fall) critical and scholarly presentations by seminar rary context. Students experiment with a wide
3-0-6 HASS-A members. Participation in the IAP production is range of approaches, tools, and skills to develop
not required. their own creative vision. Focuses on discrete
Introduces applications of music in theater and
A. Kohler forms that include live performance, installa-
performance. Encourages experimentation with
tion, architecture, and developments in applied
different genres of singing, acting, and move-
21M.715 Topics in Theater Arts technologies. Studio projects alternate between
ment by exploring an array of historical and
Prereq: Permission of instructor conceptual studies and realized designs reflec-
contemporary styles and techniques. Students
U (IAP, Spring) tive of students' own unique interests and
develop and perform their own original songs
3-0-6 talents. Limited to 15.
and textual materials, gaining a theoretical and
Can be repeated for credit if content differs K. Barrett
practical understanding of the actor's contribu-
tion to the dynamic form of musical theater. Pre- Multidisciplinary studio seminar provides op-
21M.735 Technical Design for Performance
vious experience in musical theater not required. portunity for study in performance theory and
Prereq: 21M.606 or permission of instructor
A. Kohler practice. Topics vary from term to term; may be
taught by visiting faculty.
21M.705 The Actor and the Text Staff
3-3-6 HASS-A
U (Fall, Spring) 21M.732 Costume Design for the Theater Studio examines the role of the technical design-
4-0-5 HASS-A Prereq: Permission of instructor er as an integral member of an ensemble. Focus-
Can be repeated for credit U (Spring) ing on the artistic process, students develop
3-0-9 HASS-A their own unique approaches to stage design,
Gives students who have begun the process of
lighting, sound, video design and other new
bringing themselves to a dramatic moment the Intermediate workshop designed for students
media applications for the performing arts. They
opportunity to apply their skills to scripted mate- with a basic understanding of the principles of
also explore an array of pre-production research
rial. Studio work in this class further develops theatrical design who want a more intensive
and rehearsal techniques and analyze dra-
the completeness, spontaneity, and honesty of study of costume. Students develop designs
matic texts. Introduces theoretical and practical
expression of the actor's body, imagination, and within a creative process that incorporates pro-
aspects of technical design, from the budgeting
voice; and introduces written material and the duction dramaturgy, character, script analysis,
of time and selection of materials, to use of new
problems of synthesizing the self, the moment, and directorial concept. Fosters period research,
technologies. Culminates in a public showing of
and the scripted word. Weekly rehearsals with a conceptual design, and rendering skills through
final design projects for an invited audience.
scene partner. Enrollment may be limited. practical exercises in the studio. Instruction in
B. Karasu
A. Brody basic costume construction, including draft-
ing and draping, provides tools for students to
21M.785J Playwrights’ Workshop
21M.710 Script Analysis apply their acquired conceptual design skills the
(Same subject as 21W.769J)
Prereq: None costume production process.
(Subject meets with 21M.789)
U (Fall) O. Botez
Prereq: 21M.604, 21W.754, or permission of
3-0-9 HASS-A; CI-H
instructor
21M.733 Scenic Design
Focuses on reading a script theatrically with U (Spring)
a view to mounting a coherent production. 3-2-7 HASS-A
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Through careful, intensive reading of a variety of Can be repeated for credit

plays from different periods and different aes-
3-3-6 HASS-A Continued work in the development of play
thetics, a pattern emerges for discerning what
scripts for the theater. Writers work on sustained
options exist for interpretating a script. Students Through a series of 4 to 5 design projects,
pieces in weekly workshop meetings, individual
students develop scenic designs for various
consultation with the instructor, and in col-
types of live performance. Focuses on develop-
laboration with student actors, directors, and
380
designers. Fully developed scripts eligible for 21M.835 Acting: Techniques and Style
C O U R S E
inclusion in the Playwrights' Workshop produc- Advanced Topics and Practica (Subject meets with 21M.830)
tion. Students taking graduate version complete Prereq: 21M.600
additional assignments. Enrollment may be 21M.805 Performance and Design Practicum G (Fall, Spring)
limited. Prereq: Permission of instructor 4-0-8
A. Brody U (Fall, Spring; second half of term) Can be repeated for credit
21M
0-3-3
Refines the student actor's use of the language
21M.789 Playwrights’ Workshop Can be repeated for credit
of the stage with work on text and physical pre-
(Subject meets with 21M.785J, 21W.769J)
Provides directed practice in the artistic disci- sentation. Explores issues of style, including the
plines of performance, including stage design, understanding and honoring, in performance,
instructor
projection and new media design, acting, direct- of the specific requirements from several differ-
G (Spring)
ing, lighting design, costume design, and other ent periods of the Western theatrical tradition.
3-2-7
creative fields. Students test and refine their Periods may differ from term to term. Students
skills in the presentation of plays, dance, film, taking graduate versions complete additional
Continued work in the development of play music theater, opera, and other performing arts assignments.
scripts for the theater. Writers work on sustained events by participating in research and the re- O. D'Ambrosio
pieces in weekly workshop meetings, individual hearsal/performance process. Students seeking
consultation with the instructor, and in col- to design an individual project with a particular 21M.840 Performance Media
laboration with student actors, directors, and faculty member must obtain the approval of the (Subject meets with 21M.841)
designers. Fully developed scripts eligible for Director of Theater Arts. Prereq: None
inclusion in the Playwrights' Workshop produc- Staff U (Fall, Spring)
tion. Students taking graduate version complete 3-2-7 HASS-A
additional assignments. 21M.815 Technical Theater Practicum
Integrates media and communication technolo-
A. Brody Prereq: Permission of instructor
gies in performing arts. Studio exercises provide
U (Fall, IAP, Spring; second half of term)
a forum for experimentation. Contemporary
21M.790 Directing 0-3-3
and historical techniques for media integration
(Subject meets with 21M.791) Can be repeated for credit
examined through readings, viewing videos and
Prereq: 21M.600; 21M.710 or permission of
Provides directed practice in the disciplines of short written essays. Technologies examined
instructor
stage management, technical direction, and include digital imaging, composite and live
U (Spring)
technical production for performance. Students feed digital video, and web-based performance.
3-0-6 HASS-A
test and refine their skills in the presentation Engages the designer, director, choreographer,
21M.791 Directing
of plays, dance, films, music theater, opera, performer, visual artist or programmer in the
concerts, and other performing arts events by practice of integrating media into live art events.
Prereq: 21M.600; 21M.710 or permission of
participating in research and the rehearsal/ Equipment is provided. Students taking gradu-
instructor
production process. Students seeking to design ate version complete additional assignments.
G (Spring)
an individual project with a particular faculty B. Karasu
3-0-6
member must obtain the approval of the Director
Explores several models of directing, each with of Theater Arts. 21M.841 Performance Media
its unique structures, philosophy, terminology, Consult Theater Arts Staff (Subject meets with 21M.840)
and techniques. Exploration is intended to lead Prereq: None
to the development of an individual voice for 21M.830 Acting: Techniques and Style G (Fall, Spring)
each student and clarity in his/her directorial (Subject meets with 21M.835) 3-2-7
point of view. Class sessions concentrate on how Prereq: 21M.600
Meets with 21M.840 but assignments differ.
a point of view is arrived at through analysis of U (Fall, Spring)
Graduate students are expected to complete
material and the way the results are rendered 4-0-8 HASS-A
additional assignments. See description under
with the basic tools of theater. All points of view Can be repeated for credit
21M.840.
are honored as long as they can be actively sup-
Refines the student actor's use of the language B. Karasu
ported by the work. Students taking graduate
of the stage with work on text and physical pre-
sentation. Explores issues of style, including the 21M.846 Topics in Performance Studies
J. Scheib
understanding and honoring, in performance, (Subject meets with 21M.847)
of the specific requirements from several differ- Prereq: None
ent periods of the Western theatrical tradition. U (Fall, Spring)
Periods may differ from term to term. Students 3-0-9 HASS-A
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
taking graduate version complete additional Can be repeated for credit

assignments.
Multidisciplinary lecture/workshop engages
J. Sonenberg
students in a variety of approaches to the study
and practice of performance as an area of aes-
thetic and social interaction. Special attention
381 subjects 21M.703J to 21M.846

paid to the use of diverse media in performance. 21M.THT Music or Theater Arts Pre-Thesis
A R T S
Interdisciplinary approaches to study encourage Tutorial

students to seek out material histories of perfor- Prereq: Permission of instructor
mance and practice. New topics are discussed U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
T H E A T E R
each year. 1-0-5

Fall: C. Braithwaite Can be repeated for credit
Spring: Staff
Definition of and early-stage work on thesis proj-
ect leading to 21M.THU Undergraduate Thesis
21M.847 Topics in Performance Studies
in Music or Theater Arts. Taken during the first
A N D
term, or during IAP, of the student's two-term

Prereq: None
commitment to the thesis project. Student works
G (Fall, Spring)
closely with an individual faculty tutor. Limited
3-0-9
M U S I C
to Music or Theater Arts Majors.

Consult Music Headquarters
See description under 21M.846. Assignments
differ. 21M.THU Undergraduate Thesis in Music or
Fall: C. Braithwaite Theater Arts
Spring: Staff Prereq: 21M.THT
U (Fall, Spring)
21M.851 Independent Study in Production and Units arranged
Performance Can be repeated for credit
Completion of work on senior major thesis in
U (Fall, IAP, Spring; second half of term)
Music or Theater Arts under supervision of a
Units arranged
faculty tutor. Includes oral presentation of thesis
project early in the term, assembling and revis-
Multidisciplinary independent study provides ing final text and meeting at the close with a
opportunity for individual practica in the per- committee of Music or Theater Arts faculty evalu-
forming arts. While opportunities may include ators to discuss successes and limitations of the
directed theoretical research and practice in project. Limited to Music or Theater Arts majors.
production and performance with permanent Consult Music and Theater Arts Headquarters
and visiting faculty, students are encouraged
to propose independent programs of study. 21M.UR Undergraduate Research in Music and
Approval may be obtained from the Director of Theater Arts
Theater Arts. U (Fall, Spring)
Theater Arts Staff Units arranged [P/D/F]
21M.863 Advanced Topics in Theater Arts 21M.URG Undergraduate Research in Music
Prereq: Permission of instructor U (Fall, Spring)
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Units arranged
Can be repeated for credit if content differs
Individual participation in an ongoing music re-
Advanced multidisciplinary studio workshop search project. For students in the Undergradu-
provides opportunity for advanced study in the ate Research Opportunities Progam.
performing arts. Topics vary from term to term; Staff
may be taught by visiting faculty.
Staff Note that thesis is not a requirement of the music
program.
21M.865 Research in Theater
Prereq: Permission of instructor Theater Arts students are required to produce a
G (Fall, Spring) thesis. Since their programs are major depar-
Units arranged tures in the School of Humanities, Arts, and
Can be repeated for credit with permission of Social Sciences they should register for 21.ThT
instructor and 21.ThU. They should also register for 21.UR
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
or 21.URG when doing UROP projects.

Offers directed research of advanced theatrical
subjects occurring in either the performance or
theoretical spheres.
Staff
382
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Music/Course 21M

21M
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [all but two subjects can be from the Departmental Program] 8

21M.011 Introduction to Western Music, 12, HASS-A, CI-H
21M.030 Introduction to World Music, 12, HASS-A, CI-H
21M.301 Harmony and Counterpoint I, 12, HASS-A;
Two terms of Performance subjects, 21M.401–21M.499 (6 units each)
21M.500 Advanced Seminar in Music, 12, HASS-A, CI-M; permission of instructor
students must take one subject from this list of approved CI-M subjects for
Course 21M in addition to 21M.500: 21M.220, 21M.235, or 21M.260.
A coherent program of five subjects from the music curriculum chosen in consultation with faculty advisor(s).

Notes
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
383 subjects 21M.847 to 21M.URG

COURSE 21W WRITING
The Program in Comparative Media Studies/Writ- citizens, freedom of expression, poverty and analytical, persuasive, and research-based
ing has three undergraduate subject options: homelessness, mental illness, the challenges of essays, as well as oral presentations, group
Creative Writing, Science Writing, and Digital an aging society, the politics of food, and racial discussions, and debates. Readings drawn from
Media. and gender inequality. Discusses rhetorical political speeches, scientific arguments, and
strategies that aim to increase awareness of popular media. Limited to 18.
Introductory subjects are designed for beginning social problems; to educate the public about L. Harrison-Lepera
college writers; advanced subjects are designed different perspectives on contemporary is-
to develop greater competence in one or more sues; and to persuade readers of the value of 21W.014 Writing and Rhetoric: Exploring Visual
special forms of writing. particular positions on, or solutions to, social Media
problems. Students analyze selected texts Prereq: None
and photographs, as well as documentary and U (Spring)
INTRODUCTORY feature films, that represent or dramatize social 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW
problems or issues. Students also write essays Credit cannot also be received for 21W.011,
First-Year Writing Subjects about social and ethical issues of their own 21W.012, 21W.013, 21W.015, 21W.730
choice. Limited to 18.
Students write frequently, give and receive feed- Explores the rhetoric of visual media and the
A. Walsh
back on work in progress, improve their work by meaning of the digital revolution. Students ana-
revising, read the work of accomplished writers, lyze readings and films and discuss the power
21W.012 Writing and Rhetoric: Food for Thought
and participate actively in class discussions and of media in defining social issues and shaping
Prereq: None
workshops. Short oral presentations are also ideas of self, family, and community. They also
U (Fall)
required. Emphasizes writing with an awareness write essays that sharpen skills in analyzing
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW
of audience and purpose. Writing and Rheto- visual rhetoric, developing and supporting argu-
Credit cannot also be received for 21W.011,
ric focuses on forms of exposition, including ments, and using sources. Limited to 18.
21W.013, 21W.730
narration, critique, argument, and persuasion, A. Walsh
to develop students’ ability to write clear and Explores many of the issues that surround food
effective prose. Writing and Experience focuses as both material fact and personal and cultural 21W.015 Writing and Rhetoric: Writing about
on the ways writers transform experience into symbol. Includes non-fiction works on topics Sports
finished and polished writing in the forms of such as family meals, food's ability to awaken Prereq: None
essay, memoir, and autobiography. Science us to "our own powers of enjoyment" (M.F.K. U (Fall, Spring)
Writing and New Media focuses on writing about Fisher), and eating as an "agricultural act" (W. 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW
science and new media and develops students’ Berry). Students read Michael Pollan's best- Credit cannot also be received for 21W.011,
ability to write clear and effective prose for a selling book In Defense of Food and discuss the 21W.012, 21W.013, 21W.014, 21W.730
range of media. Writing about Literature focuses issues it raises about America's food supply and
Examines the role of sports in our individual
on reading and writing skills used to analyze eating habits, as well as the rhetorical strate-
lives and American culture at large. Considers a
literary texts. Writing with Shakespeare focuses gies it employs. Assignments include narratives,
broad range of issues, such as heroism and ethi-
on writing and speaking, using Shakespeare as analytical essays, and research-based essays.
cal conundrums, gender equality, steroids, and
a model. Readings and assignments vary by sub- Limited to 18.
the proper role of sports in college life. Examples
ject and focus on themes relevant to each genre. K. Boiko
of high-quality, descriptive and analytic sports
Enrollment in each subject is limited to 18.
writing serve as the focus for class discussion
21W.013 Writing and Rhetoric: Introduction to
and as models for student essays. Limited to 18.
21W.011 Writing and Rhetoric: Rhetoric and Contemporary Rhetoric
K. Boiko
Contemporary Issues Prereq: None
Prereq: None U (Fall)
U (Fall, Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW Credit cannot also be received for 21W.011,
Credit cannot also be received for 21W.012, 21W.012, 21W.730
21W.013, 21W.014, 21W.015, 21W.730
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Considers how rhetoric shapes current events

Provides the opportunity for students—as in politics, science, and society. Students study
readers, viewers, writers, and speakers—to rhetoric as a theoretical framework for devel-
engage with social and ethical issues they care oping persuasive arguments, as a method of
deeply about. Explores perspectives on a range analyzing written, oral, and visual texts, and as
of social issues, such as the responsibilities of a mode of human inquiry. Assignments include
384
21W.021 Writing and Experience: MIT Inside, and how they have changed over time. Considers 21W.034 Science Writing and New Media:
C O U R S E
Live whether or not certain figures meet the defini- Perspectives on Medicine and Public Health
Prereq: None tion of a hero, whether their deeds remain com- Prereq: None
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered pelling, and whether they still deserve a place Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) in cultural dialog. Students read essays, fiction, Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW and plays depicting heroes in both literature and 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW
21W
Credit cannot also be received for 21W.022, history, and use workshops and revision to turn Credit cannot also be received for 21W.031,
21W.023, 21W.024, 21W.025, 21W.026, ideas and experience into powerful written com- 21W.032, 21W.035, 21W.036, 21W.732
21W.731 munication. Limited to 18.
Public health topics, such as AIDS, asthma,
S. Lewitt
Acting as participant-observers, students inves- malaria control, obesity, and sleep deprivation,
tigate MIT's history and culture through visits to provide a unifying focus as students explore
21W.031 Science Writing and New Media:
the Institute's archives and museums, relevant diverse modes of science writing. Readings
Explorations in Communicating about Science
readings, and depictions of MIT in popular cul- include essays by such writers as Atul Gawande,
and Technology
ture. Students chronicle their experiences and Danielle Ofri, Jerome Groopman, and William
Prereq: None
insights through a variety of writing projects, Carlos Williams, as well as peer-reviewed journal
U (Fall, Spring)
culminating in the completion of a portfolio. articles. Assignments include a critical review, a
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW
Limited to 18. scientific literature review, a brochure suitable
L. Marx for general distribution, an autobiographical
21W.034, 21W.035, 21W.036, 21W.732
narrative, a resume, a job application letter, and
21W.022 Writing and Experience: Reading and Examines principles of good writing, focusing oral presentations. Limited to 18.
Writing Autobiography on those associated with scientific and technical C. Taft
Prereq: None writing. Considers the effects of new media as
U (Fall, Spring) an avenue for communicating about science. 21W.035 Science Writing and New Media:
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW Students discuss scientific articles and essays Elements of Science Writing for the Public
Credit cannot also be received for 21W.021, and work in small groups to critique each other's Prereq: None
21W.023, 21W.024, 21W.025, 21W.026, writing. Assignments include a critical review, U (Fall, Spring)
21W.731 a science essay for the general public, and a 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW
research or service project proposal. Students Credit cannot also be received for 21W.031,
Draws on a range of autobiographical writing,
choose topics that reflect their background and 21W.032, 21W.034, 21W.036, 21W.732
including the memoir Furthering My Education.
interests. Formal and informal presentations and
Students write essays that focus on their own Provides an introduction to writing about
group discussions develop oral communication
experience, exploring topics such as intellectual science (including medicine, technology, and
skills. Limited to 18.
growth and development, the childhood and engineering) for general readers. Emphasizes
J. Melvold
high school years, life at MIT, the influence of background research as a foundation for strong
place upon one's personality and character, and science writing. Students read works by ac-
21W.032 Science Writing and New Media:
the role politics and religion play in one's life. complished science writers. Each assignment
Introduction to Digital Media
Emphasizes clarity, specificity, and structure; focuses on a different popular form, such as
Prereq: None
investigates various modes of writing (narrative, news article, interview, essay, and short feature.
U (Fall)
analytical, expository) and their suitability for Limited to 18.
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW
different purposes. Limited to 18. Fall: T. Singer, J. Berezin
L. Marx, N. Jackson Spring: K. Boiko
21W.034, 21W.035, 21W.036, 21W.732
21W.026 Writing and Experience: The Hero in Focuses on digital media production and associ- 21W.036 Science Writing and New Media:
the Postmodern World ated written and oral reports. Working individu- Writing and the Environment
Prereq: None ally and in small, collaborative teams, students Prereq: None
U (Fall) create a variety of digital media projects U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW throughout the term, culminating in a larger final 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW
Credit cannot also be received for 21W.021, project of their choosing. Assignments include Credit cannot also be received for 21W.031,
21W.022, 21W.023, 21W.024, 21W.025, audio and video essays, website design, games 21W.032, 21W.034, 21W.035, 21W.732
21W.731 and interactive fiction, mobile technology, and
Develops written and oral communication skills
readings. Students write bi-weekly short essays
Students examine and analyze concepts of the through the study and practice of environmental
analyzing their digital projects, as well as a
hero—from ancient Greece through the writings science writing. Covers a wide range of genres,
proposal, progress report and completion report
of Jung and Joseph Campbell—using the lens of including such standard forms as the scientific
for the final project. Limited to 18.
postmodernist thought and critical theory, which literature review. Students adapt the content
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
E. Barrett
largely reject the concept of a hero as role model of their papers and oral presentations to the
or ideal. Studies the flaws of the great leaders distinctive needs of specific audiences. Assign-
of earlier times and discusses how the image of ments provide thematic coherence and a basis
the hero influences world view, informs choices, for independent student research. Limited to 18.
and functions as metaphor in ethical dilemmas. C. Taft
Explores the characteristics that define a hero
385 s u b j e c t s 2 1 W. 0 1 1 t o 2 1 W. 0 3 6
21W.041J Writing about Literature problems of reality and fiction in autobiography 21W.745 Advanced Essay Workshop
W R I T I N G
(Same subject as 21L.000J) and biography. Prereq: Permission of instructor

Prereq: None K. Manning U (Spring)
U (Fall, Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW 21W.741J Black Matters: Introduction to Black Can be repeated for credit
Studies
See description under subject 21L.000J. For students with experience in writing essays
(Same subject as 24.912J, 21A.125J, 21H.106J,
Fall: S. Alexandre and nonfiction prose. Focuses on negotiating
21L.008J, WGS.190J)
Spring: W. Kelley and representing identities grounded in gender,
Prereq: None
race, class, nationality, and sexuality in prose
21W.042J Writing with Shakespeare that is expository, exploratory, investigative,
(Same subject as 21L.010J) persuasive, lyrical, or incantatory. Authors
Prereq: None include James Baldwin, Minnie Bruce Pratt,
U (Fall) See description under subject 24.912J. Audre Lorde, Richard Rodriguez, Alice Walker,
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-HW Staff John Edgar Wideman, Diana Hume George, bell
hooks, Margaret Atwood, Patricia J. Williams,
21W.742J Writing about Race and others. Designed to help students build
D. Henderson
(Same subject as WGS.231J) upon their strengths as writers and to expand
Prereq: None their repertoire of styles and approaches in
U (Spring) essay writing. Approved for credit in Women's
CREATIVE WRITING 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H and Gender Studies when content meets the
requirements for subjects in that program.
Introductory The issue of race and racial identity have preoc-
Limited to 18.
cupied many writers throughout the history
Staff
See subjects 21W.011–21W.013, of the US. Students read Jessica Abel, Diana
21W.021–21W.025, and 21W.041–21W.042. Abu-Jaber, Lynda Barry, Felicia Luna Lemus,
21W.747 Rhetoric
James McBride, Sigrid Nunez, Ruth Ozeki, Danzy
Prereq: None
Senna, Gloria Anzaldua, Judith Ortiz Cofer, Car-
U (Fall, Spring)
mit Delman, Stefanie Dunning, Cherrie Moraga,
Advanced 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
Hiram Perez and others, and consider the story
of race in its peculiarly American dimensions. For students with a special interest in learning
21W.735 Writing and Reading the Essay
The reading, along with the writing of members how to make forceful arguments in written form.
Prereq: Writing sample and permission of
of the class, is the focus of class discussions. Studies the forms and structures of argumenta-
instructor
Oral presentations on subjects of individual tion, including organization of ideas, awareness
interest are also part of the class activities. of audience, methods of persuasion, evidence,
Students explore race and ethnicity in personal factual vs. emotional argument, figures of
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
essays, pieces of cultural criticism or analysis, speech, and historical forms and uses of argu-
Exploration of formal and informal modes of or (with permission of instructor) fiction. All ments. Limited to 18 per section.
writing nonfiction prose. Extensive practice in written work is read and responded to in class Fall: S. Strang, S. Lane
composition, revision, and editing. Reading in workshops and subsequently revised. Enroll- Spring: E. Schiappa, S. Strang
the literature of the essay from the Renaissance ment limited.
to the present, with an emphasis on modern K. Ragusa 21W.754J Playwriting I
writers. Classes alternate between discussion of (Same subject as 21M.604J)
published readings and workshops on student 21W.743 Voice and Meaning: Speaking to Prereq: None
work. Individual conferences. Limited to 18. Readers through Memoir, Fact, and Fiction U (Fall)
Staff Prereq: None 3-0-9 HASS-A
See description under subject 21M.604J.
21W.740 Writing Autobiography and Biography Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
L. Harrington
Prereq: None 3-0-9 HASS-E
U (Fall)
Studies the meaning of various texts (fiction, 21W.755 Writing and Reading Short Stories
3-0-9 HASS-A
nonfiction, poetry) through the chosen voice. Prereq: None
Writing an autobiography is a vehicle for improv- Readings include Ian Frazier's "Hints From U (Fall, Spring)
ing one's style while studying the nuances of Heloise," Robert Hayden's "Middle Passage," 3-0-9 HASS-A
the language. Literary works are read with an E.L. Doctorow's "The Waterworks," and Susan
An introduction to writing fiction. Students write
emphasis on different forms of autobiogra- Mitchell's "From The Journals Of The Frog Prince."
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
their own stories and study essays and short

phy. Students examine various stages of life, Examines how writers of various backgrounds
stories by contemporary authors from around
significant transitions, personal struggles, and and in a variety of forms use everything from
the world. Discussion focuses on students' writ-
memories translated into narrative prose, and rhythm, syntax and line-breaks to lexicon in order
ing and on assigned works in their historical and
discuss: what it means for autobiographer and to create character, time, and place. Seeks to ulti-
social contexts.
biographer to develop a personal voice; and the mately understand how form functions not just as
Fall: H. Lee, J. Diaz
ornamentation, but as meaning. Limited to 18.
Spring: S. Lewitt
Staff
386
21W.756 Writing and Reading Poems 21W.759 Writing Science Fiction poetic impulses. Throughout the term, students
C O U R S E
Prereq: None Prereq: None examine the work of published poets. Revision
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered stressed.
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Fall: E. Barrett
3-0-9 HASS-A 3-0-9 HASS-A Spring: Staff
21W
Examination of the formal structural and textual Students write and read science fiction and ana-
21W.769J Playwrights' Workshop
variety in poetry. Extensive practice in the mak- lyze and discuss stories written for the class. For
(Same subject as 21M.785J)
ing of poems and the analysis of both students' the first eight weeks, readings in contemporary
manuscripts and texts from 16th- through 20th- science fiction accompany lectures and formal
century literature. Attempts to make relevant the writing assignments intended to illuminate
instructor
traditional elements of poetry and their contem- various aspects of writing craft as well as the
U (Spring)
porary alternatives. Weekly writing assignments, particular problems of writing science fiction.
3-2-7 HASS-A
including some exercises in prosody. The rest of the term is given to roundtable work-
Staff shops on students' stories.
J. Haldeman See description under subject 21M.785J.
21W.757 Fiction Workshop A. Brody
Prereq: 21W.755 21W.760 Creative Writing and Visual Culture:
U (Fall, Spring) Writing in the Museum 21W.770 Advanced Fiction Workshop
3-0-9 HASS-A Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor
Can be repeated for credit Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered U (Fall, Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 3-0-9 HASS-A
Intermediate class for students with some ex-
3-0-9 HASS-H Can be repeated for credit
perience in writing fiction. Students write short
stories and complete other writing exercises. Critically explores how and why objects are col- For students with some experience in writing
Readings include short story collections by lected and consumed, drawing upon visual cul- fiction. Write longer works of fiction and short
contemporary writers such as Sandra Cisneros, ture and museum and cultural studies. Students stories which are related or interconnected.
Benjamin Percy, Leila Lalami, Laura Pritchett, engage in forms of creative writing that imitate Read short story collections by individual writ-
Bret Anthony Johnston, and Edward P. Jones. museums, enact curatorial gestures, and/or try ers, such as Sandra Cisneros, Raymond Carver,
Discussions focus on sources of story material, to dismantle such structures. They also curate Edward P. Jones, and Tillie Olsen, and discuss
characterization, setting, architecture, point of their own writing into a chapbook, blog, or other them critically and analytically, with attention
view, narrative voice, and concrete detail. creative form. Readings cover a range of genres. to the ways in which the writers' choices about
S. Lewitt Includes visits to actual and virtual galleries. component parts contribute to meaning. In-class
G. Henderson exercises and weekly workshops of student work
21W.758 Genre Fiction Workshop focus on sources of story material, characteriza-
Prereq: A subject in writing short fiction or 21W.761 (un)Writing the Book tion, structure, narrative voice, point of view and
comparable writing experience Prereq: None concrete detail. Concentration on revision.
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall) U (Spring) H. Lee
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 3-0-9 HASS-H
3-0-9 HASS-A 21W.771 Advanced Poetry Workshop
Explores the material and historical components
Prereq: Prior manuscript submission required
Students read stories and novels from various of books, dissecting and regenerating individual
U (Spring)
genres. Includes Warriors, a collection of short and collective writings into new forms. Students
3-0-9 HASS-A
stories in genres such as fantasy, science fiction, engage in weekly creative experiments and
historical fiction, and horror. Includes novels other exercises, handle rare books on field trips
such as True Grit (western), Hit and Run (crime), to Special Collections, and edit collaborative For students experienced in writing poems.
Coraline (fantasy/horror), and Starship Troopers chapbooks. Examines the history and mystery of Regular reading of published contemporary
and The Dispossessed (both science fiction). the book, considering where this technology has poets and weekly submission of manuscripts for
Considers genre protocols and how to write come from and envisioning where it might go. class review and criticism. Students expected to
within the restrictions and freedoms associated N. Montfort, G. Henderson do a substantial amount of rewriting and revi-
with each genre. Students write a short reaction sion. Classwork supplemented with individual
to each novel, and one short story within a genre 21W.762 Poetry Workshop conferences.
(or "between" genres) for roundtable workshop- Prereq: None E. Funkhouser
ping. Limited to 15. U (Fall, Spring)
M. Liu 3-0-9 HASS-A
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
For students with some previous experience

in poetry writing. Frequent assignments stress
use of language, diction, word choice, line
breaks, imagery, mood, and tone. Considers
the functions of memory, imagination, dreams,
387 s u b j e c t s 2 1 W. 0 4 1 J t o 2 1 W. 7 7 1
21W.773 Writing Longer Fiction 21W.737J Topics and Methods in 21st-Century 21W.775 Writing about Nature and
W R I T I N G
Prereq: A fiction workshop or permission of Journalism Environmental Issues

instructor (Same subject as CMS.350J) Prereq: None
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered (Subject meets with CMS.850) U (Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Prereq: None 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
3-0-9 HASS-A U (Fall, Spring)
Focuses on traditional nature writing and the
3-0-9 HASS-E
Designed for students who have some experi- environmentalist essay. Students keep a web log
ence in writing fiction and want to try longer See description under subject CMS.350J. as a journal. Writings are drawn from the tradi-
forms like the novella and novel. Students S. Mnookin tion of nature writing and from contemporary
interested in writing a novel are expected to pro- forms of the environmentalist essay. Authors
duce at least two chapters and an outline of the 21W.739J Darwin and Design include Henry Thoreau, Loren Eiseley, Annie
complete work. Readings include several novels (Same subject as 21L.022J) Dillard, Chet Raymo, Sue Hubbel, Rachel Carson,
from Fitzgerald to the present, and novellas Prereq: None Bill McKibben, and Terry Tempest Williams.
from Gogol's The Overcoat to current examples. U (Fall) Limited to 18.
Students discuss one another's writing in a 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H Staff
roundtable workshop, with a strong emphasis
on revision. 21W.777 Science Writing in Contemporary
A. Kibel
J. Haldeman Society
Prereq: None
21W.746 Humanistic Perspectives on Medicine:
U (Spring)
From Ancient Greece to Modern America
SCIENCE WRITING 3-0-9 HASS-H
Prereq: None
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) Drawing in part from their own interests and
Introductory Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered ideas, students write about science within
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H various cultural contexts using an array of
See subjects 21W.031, 21W.034, and 21W.035. literary and reportorial tools. Studies the work
For students with experience in nonfiction prose
of contemporary science writers, such as David
and interest in the non-science side of medicine.
Quammen and Atul Gawande, and examines
Advanced Advanced study of the art of essay (form, style,
the ways in which science and technology are
techniques of persuasion) and practice of that
treated in media and popular culture. Discus-
21W.729J Engineering Communication in form. Students required to write substantial
sions focus on students' writing and address
Context (21W.033) essays and revise their work. Students read and
topics such as false equivalency, covering
(Same subject as ES.729J) discuss the writings of distinguished physicians
controversy, and the attenuation of initial obser-
Prereq: None from antiquity to the late 20th century. Limited
vations. Emphasizes long-form narratives; also
U (Fall) to 18.
looks at blogs, social media, and other modes of
3-1-8 HASS-E; CI-H K. Manning
communication. Not a technical writing class.
S. Mnookin
See description under subject ES.729J. 21W.749 Documentary Photography and
D. Custer Photojournalism: Still Images of a World in
21W.778 Science Journalism
Motion
Prereq: None
21W.736 News Writing (Subject meets with CMS.935)
U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 3-0-9 HASS-A An introduction to print daily journalism and
3-0-9 HASS-H news writing, focusing on science news writing
Designed to increase students' understanding
in general, and medical writing in particular. Em-
An introduction to the basics of print journal- of, appreciation for, and ability to do documen-
phasis is on writing clearly and accurately under
ism, including an overview of journalistic ethics tary photography and photojournalism. Each
deadline pressure. Class discussions involve the
and life in the newsroom. Students learn basic three-hour class is divided between a discussion
realities of modern journalism, how newsrooms
reporting techniques, interviewing, and news of issues and readings, and a group critique of
function, and the science news coverage in daily
writing, with an emphasis on accuracy, clarity, students' projects. Students must have their
publications. Discussions of, and practice in,
and brevity. Most writing done in class whereby own photographic equipment and be respon-
interviewing and various modes of reporting. In
students learn to write under time pressure, as sible for processing and printing: either by
class, students write numerous science news
well as in a distracting environment. Techniques student or commercial lab. Students must show
stories on deadline. There are additional longer
of investigative reporting—including inter- basic proficiency with their equipment. Readings
writing assignments outside of class. Enrollment
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
viewing and research into public and private include Susan Sontag, Robert Coles, Ken Light,
limited.
sources—are assigned on a weekly basis for Eugene Richards, and others. Previous photo-
B. D. Colen
outside classroom work. graphic experience required. Limited to 15.
B. D. Colen B. D. Colen
388
21W.792 Science Writing Internship 21W.752 Making Documentary: Audio, Video, 21W.764J The Word Made Digital
C O U R S E
Prereq: None and More (Same subject as CMS.609J)
U (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Subject meets with 21W.824) (Subject meets with CMS.846)
0-12-0 HASS-H Prereq: 21W.786, 21A.550, or permission of Prereq: None
Can be repeated for credit instructor U (Spring)
21W
Part-time internships in Boston-area media and
3-6-3 HASS-A
industries are arranged for students wishing Video games, digital art and literature, online
to develop professional writing and publishing Focuses on the technical demands of long-form texts, and source code are analyzed in the
skills. Students planning to take this subject storytelling in sound and picture. Students build contexts of history, culture, and computing plat-
must contact the instructor by November of the practical writing and production skills through forms. Approaches from poetics and computer
previous term. a series of assignments: still photo-text works, science are used to understand the non-nar-
Staff audio-only documentaries, short video projects rative digital uses of text. Students undertake
(4-6 minutes), and a term-long, team-produced critical writing and creative computer projects
video science documentary (12-15 minutes). to encounter digital writing through practice.
DIGITAL MEDIA Readings, screenings and written work hone This involves reading and modifying computer
students' analytical capacity. Students taking programs; therefore previous programming
Introductory the graduate version complete additional as- experience, although not required, will be help-
signments. Students from the Graduate Program ful. The graduate section includes additional
See subject 21W.032. in Science Writing center their work on topics assignments. Limited to 18.
in science, technology, engineering, and/or N. Montfort
medicine.
Staff 21W.765J Interactive Narrative
Advanced
21W.753J Phantasmal Media: Theory and (Subject meets with CMS.845)
21W.750 Experimental Writing
Practice Prereq: None
Prereq: None
(Same subject as CMS.314J) U (Fall)
(Subject meets with CMS.814) 3-0-9 HASS-A
Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-A Provides a workshop environment for under-
standing interactive narrative (print and digital)
Students use innovative compositional tech- Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
through critical writing, narrative theory, and
niques, focusing on new writing methods rather 3-0-9 HASS-A
creative practice. Covers important multisequen-
than on traditional lyrical or narrative concerns.
See description under subject CMS.314J. tial books, hypertexts, and interactive fictions.
Writing experiments, conducted individually,
D. Harrell Students write critically, and give presentations,
collaboratively and during class meetings, culmi-
about specific works; write a short multisequen-
nate in chapbook-sized projects. Students read,
21W.763J Transmedia Storytelling: Modern tial fiction; and develop a digital narrative
listen to, and create different types of work,
Science Fiction system, which involves significant writing and
including sound poetry, cut-ups, constrained
(Same subject as CMS.309J) either programming or the structuring of text.
and Oulipian writing, uncreative writing, sticker
(Subject meets with CMS.809) Programming ability helpful.
literature, false translations, artists' books, and
Prereq: None N. Montfort
digital projects.
N. Montfort
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 21W.767J Writing for Videogames
3-2-7 HASS-A (Same subject as CMS.612J)
21W.751J Writing for Social Media
(Same subject as CMS.613J) Explores transmedia storytelling by investigat-
Prereq: None
Prereq: None ing how science fiction stories are told across
U (Spring)
U (Spring) different media, such as the short story, the
3-0-9 HASS-A
3-0-9 HASS-A screenplay, moving image, and games. Students
read and write critical essays and collaborate See description under subject CMS.612J.
Explores how social media is changing our
to produce their own work of science fiction in C. Fernandez Vara
understanding of writing, multimedia, and
a roundtable workshop environment. Students
authorship. Through individual assignments
taking graduate version complete additional 21W.768J Games and Culture
and collaborative work, students contribute to
assignments. (Same subject as CMS.616J, WGS.125J)
an overarching writing project developed in a
H. Hendershot (Subject meets with CMS.868)
networked software environment, and develop
Prereq: None
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
their own social media practices. Assigned

readings include exemplary selections from U (Fall)
existing public social media projects, as well 3-0-9 HASS-S
as scholarly work and analysis by noted media See description under subject CMS.616J.
critics. Limited to 18. T. L. Taylor
Staff
389 s u b j e c t s 2 1 W. 7 7 3 t o 2 1 W. 7 6 8 J
21W.772 Digital Poetry 21W.786J The Social Documentary: Analysis and tapes, and the internet. Students analyze and
W R I T I N G
Prereq: None Production discuss scholarly writings, archival documents,

U (Spring) (Same subject as CMS.336J) memoirs, fiction, blogs and films, and write
3-0-9 HASS-A (Subject meets with CMS.836) papers drawing on course materials, lectures,
Prereq: None and discussions. Limited to 18.
Digital forms of poetry, including hypertext po-
U (Spring) V. Bald
ems, Flash-animated poems, poems within short
3-0-9 HASS-A
digital videos and interactive forms of poetry
21W.789 Communicating with Mobile
and games. Readings in early hypertext theory An introduction to the history of the social
Technology
and creative writing. Experiment with creating documentary from the 1960s through the
poetry for wireless access on hand held devices. 1980s. Explores how social upheaval and the
U (Spring)
Test the assumptions of these early theorists shift to smaller, more portable film cameras,
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
through practice of creating digital poetry. and ultimately hand-held video, converged to
Students discuss online examples of each of bring about an upsurge of socially engaged Students work in small collaborative design
these kinds of digital poetry and then compose documentary film production. Students screen teams to propose, build, and document a term-
their own work, to present in class for critique and analyze a series of key films from the period long project focused on mobile applications for
and revision. The final project allows students to and work in groups to produce their own short cell phones. Additional assignments include
build upon their experience throughout the term documentary using digital video and computer- creating several small mobile applications such
with these forms. based editing. Limited to 18. as context-aware mobile media capture and
Staff V. Bald games. Students document their work through
a series of written and oral proposals, progress
21W.784 Becoming Digital: Writing about Media 21W.787 Film, Music, and Social Change: reports, and final reports. Covers the basics of
Change Intersections of Media and Society J2ME and explores mobile imaging and media
Prereq: None (Subject meets with CMS.837) creation, GPS location, user-centered design, us-
U (Fall) Prereq: None ability testing, and prototyping. Java experience
Not offered regularly; consult department Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered recommended. Limited to 18.
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) E. Barrett
3-0-9 HASS-H
Compares pre-digital to digital media to explore
21W.790J Short Attention Span Documentary
the unique problems that arise in this transition Examines films from the 1950s onward that doc-
in relation to documenting conflicts from the ument music subcultures and moments of social
(Subject meets with 21W.890)
perspectives of soldiers, journalists, and civil- upheaval. Combines screening films about free
Prereq: None
ians. Class selects periods, conflicts and read- jazz, glam rock, punk, reggae, hip-hop, and
U (Spring)
ings. Readings include subject-specific texts and other genres with an examination of critical/
3-0-9 HASS-A
media, augmented by technical and theoretical scholarly writings to illuminate the connections
articles relevant to the course themes. Frequent between film, popular music, and processes of Focuses on the production of short (1- to
writing and revision, an oral presentation, social change. Students critique each film in 5-minute) digital video documentaries: a form
and intensive class participation are required. terms of the social, political, and cultural world of non-fiction filmmaking that has proliferated
Limited to 18. it documents, and the historical context and in recent years due to the ubiquity of palm-sized
N. Montfort effects of the film's reception. Students taking and mobile phone cameras and the rise of web-
graduate version complete additional assign- based platforms, such as YouTube. Students
21W.785 Communicating with Web-based Media ments. Limited to 18. shoot, edit, workshop and revise a series of
Prereq: None V. Bald short videos meant to engage audiences in a
U (Spring) topic, introduce them to new ideas, and/or per-
3-0-9 HASS-A; CI-H 21W.788J South Asian America: Transnational suade them. Screenings and discussions cover
Media, Culture, and History key principles of documentary film—narrative,
Analysis, design, implementation, and testing of
(Same subject as CMS.334J) style, pace, point of view, argument, character
various forms of digital communication through
Prereq: None development—examining how they function and
group collaboration. Students are encouraged
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered change in short format. Students taking gradu-
to think about the Web and other new digital
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) ate version complete additional assignments.
interactive media not just in terms of technology
3-0-9 HASS-H Limited to 16.
but also broader issues such as language (verbal
V. Bald
and visual), design, information architecture, Examines the history of South Asian immigra-
communication and community. Students work tion, sojourning, and settlement from the 1880s
in small groups on a term-long project of their to the present. Focuses on the US as one node
choice. Various written and oral presentations in the global circulation, not only of people, but
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
document project development. Limited to 18. of media, culture and ideas, through a broader
E. Barrett South Asian diaspora. Considers the concept
of "global media" historically; emphasis on
how ideas about, and self-representations of,
South Asians have circulated via books, political
pamphlets, performance, film, video/cassette
390
21W.791J Network Cultures 21W.THU Writing and Humanistic Studies Thesis concern. Students write frequently and choose
C O U R S E
(Same subject as CMS.614J) Prereq: 21W.ThT among a variety of non-fiction forms: historical
(Subject meets with CMS.867) U (Fall, Spring) writing, social analysis, political criticism, and
Prereq: None Units arranged policy reports. Instruction in expressing ideas
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Can be repeated for credit clearly and in organizing a thesis-length work.
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Reading and writing on three case studies drawn
21W
Completion of work on the senior major thesis
3-0-9 HASS-H from the history of science; the cultural study of
under the supervision of a faculty tutor. Includes
technology and science; and policy issues.
See description under subject CMS.614J. oral presentation of the thesis progress early
K. Manning
T. L. Taylor in the term, assembling and revising the final
text, and a final meeting with a committee of
21W.823 Lab Experience for Science Writers
faculty evaluators to discuss the successes and
Prereq: 21W.825
ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS limitations of the project. Required of students
pursuing a full major in Course 21W. Joint majors
21W.798, 21W.799 Independent Study in register for 21.ThU.
Writing Staff During the fall or IAP, students conduct 20 hours
Prereq: None of observation in a lab of their choosing that
U (Fall, Spring, Summer) 21W.UR Research in Writing and Humanistic is outside their previous scientific experience.
Units arranged Studies Participation in the work of the lab encouraged.
Can be repeated for credit U (Fall, Spring) In the spring, students make an in-class presen-
Units arranged [P/D/F] tation and submit a written report of publication
Primarily for students pursuing advanced writing Can be repeated for credit quality. Preference to students in the Graduate
projects with the assistance of a member of the 21W.URG Research in Writing and Humanistic Program in Science Writing.
Writing Program. Students electing this subject Studies T. Levenson, M. Bartusiak
must secure the approval of the director of the U (Fall, Spring)
Writing Program and its Committee on Curricu- Units arranged 21W.824 Making Documentary: Audio, Video,
lum. Normal maximum is 6 units; exceptional Can be repeated for credit and More
9-unit projects occasionally approved. HASS
(Subject meets with 21W.752)
credit awarded only by individual petition to Individual participation in an ongoing research
Prereq: 21W.786, 21A.550, or permission of
the Subcommittee on the HASS Requirement; project. For students in the Undergraduate
instructor
minimum of 9 units required for HASS credit. Research Opportunities Program.
G (Spring)
21W.798 is P/D/F. J. Paradis
3-6-3
J. Paradis
Focuses on the technical demands of long-form
21W.800J Business Writing for Supply Chain GRADUATE SUBJECTS storytelling in sound and picture. Students build
Management (New) practical writing and production skills through
(Same subject as ESD.259J) 21W.794 Graduate Technical Writing Workshop a series of assignments: still photo-text works,
Prereq: None Prereq: None audio-only documentaries, short video projects
G (Fall) G (IAP) (4-6 minutes), and a term-long, team-produced
1-0-2 2-0-1 video science documentary (12-15 minutes).
Readings, screenings and written work hone
See description under subject ESD.259J. Designed to improve the student's ability to
students' analytical capacity. Students taking
L. Myka, B. Arntzen communicate technical information. Covers the
the graduate version complete additional as-
basics of working with sources, including sum-
signments. Students from the Graduate Program
21W.THT Writing and Humanistic Studies marizing and paraphrasing, synthesizing source
in Science Writing center their work on topics
Pre-Thesis Tutorial materials, citing, quoting, and avoiding plagia-
in science, technology, engineering, and/or
Prereq: None rism. Also covers how to write an abstract and a
medicine.
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) literature review. Limited to graduate engineer-
T. Levenson
Units arranged ing students based on results of the Graduate
Can be repeated for credit Writing Exam. Permission of instructor
21W.825 Advanced Science Writing Seminar I
Staff
Definition of and early stage work on a thesis Prereq: Permission of instructor
project leading to 21W.THU. Taken during the G (Fall)
21W.820J Writing: Science, Technology, and
first term of a student's two-term commitment to 6-0-18 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Society
the thesis project. Student works closely with an
(Same subject as STS.477J) First term of year-long graduate sequence in
individual faculty tutor. Required of all students
science writing offers students intensive work-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: 21H.991J
pursuing a full major in Course 21W. Joint majors
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) shops and critiques of their own writing, and
register for 21.THT.
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered that of published books, articles, and essays;
Staff
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit discussions of ethical and professional issues;
study of science and scientists in historical and
Examination of different "voices" used to consid-
social context; analysis of recent events in sci-
er issues of scientific, technological, and social
ence and technology. Emphasis throughout on
391 s u b j e c t s 2 1 W. 7 7 2 t o 2 1 W. 8 2 5
developing skills and habits of mind that enable 21W.892 Science Writing Internship
W R I T I N G
the science writer to tackle scientifically formi- Prereq: Permission of instructor

dable material and write about it for ordinary G (Spring)
readers. Topics include the tools of research, 0-12-0 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
conceived in its broadest sense- including inter-
Field placements tailored to the individual
viewing, websites, archives, scientific journal
backgrounds of the students enrolled, involv-
articles; science journalism, including culture of
ing varying degrees of faculty participation and
the newsroom and magazine-style journalism;
supervision.
science essays. Considerable attention to sci-
Graduate Program Faculty
ence writing's audiences, markets, and publics
and the special requirements of each.
21W.898 Graduate Independent Study in
M. Bartusiak
Science Writing
21W.826 Advanced Science Writing Seminar II
G (Fall, Spring)
Prereq: 21W.825 or permission of instructor.
G (Spring)
Opportunity for advanced independent study of
Topics include research for writers, science jour-
science writing under regular supervision by a
nalism, and essays; literary science writing, and
faculty member. Projects require prior approval,
the social and historical context of science and
as well as a written proposal and a final report.
technology. Includes seminars, lectures, and
Consult Graduate Program Headquarters
student writing workshops. Special emphasis on
the science essay and on literary and imagina-
21W.899 Graduate Independent Study in
tive science writing that employs traditionally
Science Writing
fictive devices in nonfiction, including scene-set-
ting and storytelling. Assignments cover science
G (Fall, Spring)
essays, writing on particular disciplines, and
investigative and critical science journalism.
Graduate Program Faculty
Opportunity for advanced independent study of
21W.890 Short Attention Span Documentary science writing under regular supervision by a
(Subject meets with 21W.790J, CMS.335J) faculty member. Projects require prior approval,
Prereq: None as well as a written proposal and a final report.
G (Spring) Consult Graduate Program Headquarters
3-0-9
21W.THG Graduate Thesis
Focuses on the production of short (1- to
5-minute) digital video documentaries: a form
G (Fall, Spring)
of non-fiction filmmaking that has proliferated
in recent years due to the ubiquity of palm-sized
and mobile phone cameras and the rise of web-
based platforms, such as YouTube. Students Research and writing of thesis in consultation
shoot, edit, workshop and revise a series of with faculty, including individual meetings and
short videos meant to engage audiences in a group seminars, undertaken over the course of
topic, introduce them to new ideas, and/or per- one year.
suade them. Screenings and discussions cover M. Bartusiak
key principles of documentary film—narrative,
style, pace, point of view, argument, character
development—examining how they function and
change in short format. Students taking gradu-
Limited to 16.
V. Bald
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
392
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Writing/Course 21W

21W

Option 1: Creative Writing (fiction, nonfiction, poetry)

21W.ThT Writing and Humanistic Studies Pre-Thesis Tutorial, 6
21W.ThU Writing and Humanistic Studies Thesis, 12, CI‑M; 21W.ThT
One of the following (CI‑M): 21W.757, 21W.758, 21W.759, 21W.762, 21W.770, 21W.771, or 21W.777
Six subjects centered on creative writing, of which one is normally introductory; three subjects in
literature, one of which may be in CMS.
Option 2: Science Writing

21W.777 Science Writing in Contemporary Society, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M
21W.778 Science Journalism, 12, HASS-H, CI‑H
21W.792 Science Writing Internship, 12, HASS-H
Four subjects in writing, of which one is normally introductory; three are writing subjects approved
for this major, and one is in digital media (48 units).
One approved Science, Technology, and Society subject (12 units).
Option 3: Digital Media

21W.764J The Word Made Digital, 12, HASS-A
21W.765J Interactive and Non-Linear Narrative: Theory and Practice, 12, HASS-A
21W.785 Communicating with Web-Based Media, 12, HASS-A, CI‑H
One of the following (CI‑M): 21W.757, 21W.758, 21W.759, 21W.762, 21W.770, 21W.771, or 21W.777
Three subjects in writing, which may be in digital media, creative writing, or science writing, and three
related subjects from another department.
Unrestricted Electives
Option 1 114–132
Option 2 129-138
Option 3 114-123

Notes
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
393 s u b j e c t s 2 1 W. 8 2 6 t o 2 1 W.T H G
COURSE 22 NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS 22.012 Seminar in Fusion and Plasma Physics 22.033 Nuclear Systems Design Project
Prereq: None (Subject meets with 22.33)
22.00 Introduction to Modeling and Simulation U (Spring) Prereq: None
Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject 2-0-1 U (Fall)
(Offered under: 1.021, 3.021, 10.333, 22.00) 3-0-9
Lectures and discussion introducing the range
Prereq: 18.03, 3.016, or permission of instructor of topics relevant to plasma physics and fusion Group design project involving integration of
U (Fall) engineering. Introductory discussion of the eco- nuclear physics, particle transport, control, heat
4-0-8 REST nomic and ecological motivation for the develop- transfer, safety, instrumentation, materials, en-
See description under subject 3.021. ment of fusion power. Contemporary magnetic vironmental impact, and economic optimization.
M. Buehler, M. Demkowicz confinement schemes, theoretical questions, Provides opportunity to synthesize knowledge
and engineering considerations are presented acquired in nuclear and non-nuclear subjects
22.01 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and by expert guest lecturers. Tour of Plasma Science and apply this knowledge to practical prob-
Ionizing Radiation and Fusion Center experimental facilities. lems of current interest in nuclear applications
Prereq: None A. White design. Past projects have included using a fu-
U (Fall) sion reactor for transmutation of nuclear waste,
5-0-7 REST 22.013 Applications of Radiation Science and design and implementation of an experiment to
Technology in Biomedical Research predict and measure pebble flow in a pebble bed
Provides an introduction to nuclear science and Prereq: None reactor, and development of a mission plan for a
its engineering applications. Describes basic Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered manned Mars mission including the conceptual
nuclear models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) design of a nuclear powered space propulsion
and kinematics. Covers the interaction of ion- 2-0-4 system and power plant for the Mars surface, a
izing radiation with matter, with an emphasis lunar/Martian nuclear power station and the use
on radiation detection, radiation shielding, and Seminar lectures, led by practicing clinicians and
of nuclear plants to extract oil from tar sands.
radiation effects on human health. Presents scientists in a case presentation format, on cur-
energy systems based on fission and fusion rent research topics and specific projects in the
nuclear reactions, as well as industrial and biomedical field in which radiation science and
M. Short
medical applications of nuclear science. radiological engineering play an important role.
D. Whyte Emphasis on nuclear imaging techniques such as
22.04J Social Problems of Nuclear Energy
magnetic resonance and positron emission to-
22.011 Seminar in Nuclear Science and mography, and on radiation therapy. Term paper
Prereq: None
Engineering required. Lectures shared with freshman advisor
Prereq: None seminar 22.A09 Career Options for Biomedical
U (Fall) Research.
3-0-9 HASS-S
2-0-4 B. Rosen
Surveys the major social challenges for nuclear
Surveys the range of diverse subjects in nuclear 22.02 Introduction to Applied Nuclear Physics energy. Topics include the ability of nuclear pow-
science and engineering covered by the depart- Prereq: Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR); 8.03 or er to help mitigate climate change; challenges
ment. Topics include quantum computing, en- permission of instructor associated with ensuring nuclear safety; the
ergy and power, radiation effects-stem cells and U (Spring) effects of nuclear accidents; the management
DNA, BNCT, nuclear space applications, fusion, 5-0-7 REST of nuclear waste; the linkages between nuclear
airport security, accelerators, magnetic reso- power and nuclear weapons, the consequences
nance imaging, non-proliferation, risk assess- Covers basic concepts of nuclear physics with
of nuclear war; and political challenges to the
ment, safety, biology and medicine. A demon- emphasis on nuclear structure and interac-
safe and economic regulation of the nuclear
stration of the MIT Reactor as a research tool is tions of radiation with matter. Topics include
industry. Weekly readings presented from
given as well as a tour of the MIT Tokomak fusion elementary quantum theory; nuclear forces;
both sides of the debate, followed by in-class
machine and accelerators used in research. shell structure of the nucleus; alpha, beta and
discussions. Instruction and practice in oral and
M. S. Kazimi gamma radioactive decays; interactions of
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

nuclear radiations (charged particles, gammas,
R. S. Kemp
and neutrons) with matter; nuclear reactions;
fission and fusion.
P. Cappellaro
394
22.05 Neutron Science and Reactor Physics 22.070 Materials for Nuclear Applications gamma-ray spectroscopy; design and operation
C O U R S E
Prereq: 22.02, 18.03 Prereq: Permission of instructor of automated data acquisition experiments
U (Fall) U (Spring) using virtual instruments. Meets with graduate
5-0-7 3-0-9 subject 22.90, but homework assignments and
examinations differ. Instruction and practice in
Introduces fundamental properties of the Introductory subject for students who are not
22
neutron. Covers reactions induced by neutrons, specializing in nuclear materials. Applications
R. C. Lanza, G. Kohse, J. Bernard
nuclear fission, slowing down of neutrons in and selection of materials for use in nuclear ap-
infinite media, diffusion theory, the few-group plications. Radiation damage, radiation effects,
22.091, 22.093 Independent Project in Nuclear
approximation, point kinetics, and fission-prod- and their effects on performance of materials in
uct poisoning. Emphasizes the nuclear physics fission and fusion environments. Students tak-
bases of reactor design and its relationship to ing graduate version complete additional assign-
reactor engineering problems. ments. Preference to juniors and seniors.
Units arranged
K. Smith B. Yildiz
22.054J Materials Performance in Extreme 22.071J Electronics, Signals, and Measurement For undergraduates who wish to conduct a
Environments (Same subject as 6.071J) one-term project of theoretical or experimental
(Same subject as 3.154J) Prereq: 18.03 nature in the field of nuclear engineering, in
Prereq: 3.032, 3.044 U (Spring) close cooperation with individual staff mem-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-3-6 REST bers. Topics and hours arranged to fit students'
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) requirements. Projects require prior approval by
3-2-7 the Course 22 Undergraduate Office. 22.093 is
A. White
graded P/D/F.
D. Whyte
R. Ballinger 22.081J Introduction to Sustainable Energy
22.S092–22.S094 Special Subject in Nuclear
22.055 Radiation Biophysics (Subject meets with 1.818J, 2.65J, 10.391J,
(Subject meets with 22.55J, HST.560J) 11.371J, 22.811J, ESD.166J)
Prereq: None
Units arranged
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) 3-1-8
3-0-9
Assessment of current and potential future
Seminar or lecture on a topic in nuclear science
Provides a background in sources of radia- energy systems. Covers resources, extraction,
and engineering that is not covered in the regu-
tion with an emphasis on terrestrial and space conversion, and end-use technologies, with
lar curriculum.
environments and on industrial production. emphasis on meeting 21st-century regional and
D. Whyte
Discusses experimental approaches to evaluat- global energy needs in a sustainable manner.
ing biological effects resulting from irradiation Examines various renewable and conventional
regimes differing in radiation type, dose and energy production technologies, energy end-use
dose-rate. Effects at the molecular, cellular, practices and alternatives, and consumption
(Offered under: 1.EPE, 2.EPE, 3.EPE, 6.EPE,
organism, and population level are examined. practices in different countries. Investigates
10.EPE, 16.EPE, 22.EPE)
Literature is reviewed identifying gaps in our their attributes within a quantitative analytical
Prereq: 2.EPW or permission of instructor
understanding of the health effects of radiation, framework for evaluation of energy technol-
U (Fall, Spring)
and responses of regulatory bodies to these ogy system proposals. Emphasizes analysis
0-0-1 [P/D/F]
gaps is discussed. Students taking graduate ver- of energy propositions within an engineering,
sion complete additional assignments. economic and social context. Students taking See description under subject 2.EPE.
Staff graduate version complete additional assign- Staff
ments. Limited to juniors and seniors.
22.06 Engineering of Nuclear Systems M. W. Golay 22.EPW UPOP Engineering Practice Workshop
Prereq: 2.005 Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject
U (Fall) 22.09 Principles of Nuclear Radiation (Offered under: 1.EPW, 2.EPW, 3.EPW, 6.EPW,
3-0-9 Measurement and Protection 10.EPW, 16.EPW, 20.EPW, 22.EPW)
Using the basic principles of reactor physics,
Prereq: 22.02 U (Fall, IAP)
thermodynamics, fluid flow and heat transfer,
U (Fall) 1-0-0 [P/D/F]
students examine the engineering design of
2-6-4 Institute LAB
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
nuclear power plants. Emphasizes light-water See description under subject 2.EPW.
reactor technology, thermal limits in nuclear Combines lectures, demonstrations, and Staff
fuels, thermal-hydraulic behavior of the coolant, experiments. Review of radiation protection
nuclear safety and dynamic response of nuclear procedures and regulations; theory and use
power plants. of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron detec-
M. S. Kazimi, K. Shirvan tors; applications in imaging and dosimetry;
395 subjects 22.00 to 22.EPW

22.THT Undergraduate Thesis Tutorial fusion, etc. Topics include compiling/profiling/ approaches to achieving terrestrial thermonucle-
Prereq: 22.09 time and memory complexities/debugging, solv- ar fusion energy.

U (Fall) ers of ordinary differential equations and partial M. Short
1-0-2 [P/D/F] differential equations, error versus stability, and
pre-and post-processing. Includes a survey of 22.14 Materials in Nuclear Engineering
A series of lectures on prospectus and thesis
visualization and parallel computing and case Prereq: Chemistry (GIR) or permission of
writing. Students select a thesis topic and a
studies in quantum mechanics, neutron diffu- instructor
thesis advisor who reviews and approves the
sion and transport, simple CFD, and radiation G (Spring; first half of term)
prospectus for thesis work in the spring term.
cascade simulations. Assignments require pro- 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
D. Whyte
A N D
gramming in one or several languages of choice; Can be repeated for credit

some MATLAB-free assignments also required.
22.THU Undergraduate Thesis Introduces the fundamental phenomena of ma-
J. Li
Prereq: 22.ThT terials science with special attention to radiation
S C I E N C E
U (Fall, Spring, Summer) and harsh environments. Materials lattices and

22.11 Applied Nuclear Physics
Units arranged defects and the consequent understanding of
Can be repeated for credit strength of materials, fatigue, cracking, and cor-
rosion. Coulomb collisions of charged particles;
Program of research, leading to the writing of an 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
their effects on structured materials; damage
SB thesis, to be arranged by the student and ap- Can be repeated for credit
N U C L E A R
and defect production, knock-ons, transmuta-

propriate MIT faculty member. See department
Introduction to nuclear structure, reactions, and tion, cascades and swelling. Materials in fission
undergraduate headquarters.
radioactivity. Review of quantization, the wave and fusion applications: cladding, waste,
D. Whyte
function, angular momentum and tunneling. Sim- plasma-facing components, blankets.
plified application to qualitative understanding of M. Short
22.UR Undergraduate Research Opportunities
nuclear structure. Stable and unstable isotopes,
Program
radioactive decay, decay products and chains. 22.15 Essential Numerical Methods
Prereq: None
Nuclear reactions, cross-sections, and fundamen- Prereq: 12.010 or permission of instructor
tal forces, and the resulting phenomena. G (Fall; first half of term)
B. Yildiz 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
22.URG Undergraduate Research Opportunities
22.12 Radiation Interactions, Control, and
Program Introduces computational methods for solving
Measurement
Prereq: None physical problems in nuclear applications.
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Ordinary and partial differential equations
Units arranged for particle orbit, and fluid, field, and particle
Can be repeated for credit conservation problems; their representation and
solution by finite difference numerical approxi-
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities
The interaction, attenuation, and biological mations. Iterative matrix inversion methods.
Program is an excellent way for undergraduate
effects of penetrating radiation, especially Stability, convergence, accuracy and statistics.
students to become familiar with the department
neutrons and photons. Physical processes Particle representations of Boltzmann's equa-
of Nuclear Science and Engineering. Student
of radiation scattering and absorption, and tion and methods of solution such as Monte-
research as a UROP project has been conducted
their cross-sections. Outline of health physics. Carlo and particle-in-cell techniques.
in areas of fission reactor studies, utilization
Biological effects of radiation, and its quantifica- I. Hutchinson
of fusion devices, applied radiation physics
tion. Principles of radiation shielding, detection,
research, and biomedical applications. Projects
dosimetry and radiation protection. 22.16 Nuclear Technology and Society
include the study of engineering aspects for fu-
D. Whyte Prereq: 22.01 or permission of instructor
sion and fission energy sources, and utilization
of radiations.
22.13 Nuclear Energy Systems 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
M. Short
Prereq: 22.01, 2.005, or permission of instructor Can be repeated for credit
Introduces the societal context and challenges
GRADUATE SUBJECTS Can be repeated for credit
for nuclear technology. Major themes include
economics and valuation of nuclear power,
22.107 Computational Science and Engineering Introduction to generation of energy from interactions with government and regulatory
Prereq: 18.085, 22.00, or permission of nuclear reactions. Characteristics of nuclear frameworks; safety, quantification of radiation
instructor energy. Fission cross-sections, criticality, and hazards, and public attitudes to risk. Covers
reaction control. Basic considerations of fission policies and methods for limiting nuclear-weap-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered reactor engineering, thermal hydraulics, and ons proliferation, including nuclear detection,
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit safety. Nuclear fuel and waste characteristics. materials security and fuel-cycle policy.
Fusion reactions and the character and condi- R. S. Kemp
Develops practical scientific computing skills tions of energy generation. Plasma physics and
with applications in radiation physics, reactor
engineering and design, nuclear materials,
396
22.251 Systems Analysis of the Nuclear Fuel 22.314J Structural Mechanics in Nuclear Power
C O U R S E
Nuclear Reactor Physics Cycle Technology
Prereq: 22.05 (Same subject as 1.56J, 2.084J)
22.211 Nuclear Reactor Physics I Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: 2.001 or permission of instructor
Prereq: 22.05 Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
G (Spring) 3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
22
Study of the relationship between the technical
Provides an overview of reactor physics methods and policy elements of the nuclear fuel cycle. Structural components in nuclear power plant
for core design and analysis. Topics include nu- Topics include uranium supply, enrichment, fuel systems, their functional purposes, operating
clear data, neutron slowing down, homogeneous fabrication, in-core reactivity and fuel manage- conditions, and mechanical/structural design
and heterogeneous resonance absorption, ment of uranium and other fuel types, used fuel requirements. Combines mechanics techniques
calculation of neutron spectra, determination reprocessing and waste disposal. Principles of with models of material behavior to determine
of group constants, nodal diffusion methods, fuel cycle economics and the applied reactor adequacy of component design. Considerations
Monte Carlo simulations of reactor core reload physics of both contemporary and proposed include mechanical loading, brittle fracture, in-
design methods. thermal and fast reactors are presented. elastic behavior, elevated temperatures, neutron
B. Forget Nonproliferation aspects, disposal of excess irradiation, vibrations and seismic effects.
weapons plutonium, and transmutation of long M. S. Kazimi, O. Buyukozturk
22.212 Nuclear Reactor Analysis II lived radioisotopes in spent fuel are examined.
Prereq: 22.211 Several state-of-the-art computer programs rel- 22.315 Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics
G (Fall) evant to reactor core physics and heat transfer and Heat Transfer
3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit are provided for student use in problem sets and Prereq: Permission of instructor
term papers. Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
Addresses advanced topics in nuclear reactor
K. Smith Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
physics with an additional focus towards com-
putational methods and algorithms for neutron
transport. Covers current methods employed Focuses on the application of computational
in lattice physics calculations, such as reso-
Nuclear Reactor Engineering
fluid dynamics to the analysis of power genera-
nance models, critical spectrum adjustments, tion and propulsion systems, and on industrial
advanced homogenization techniques, fine 22.312 Engineering of Nuclear Reactors
and chemical processes in general. Discusses
mesh transport theory models, and depletion Prereq: 2.001, 2.005; or permission of instructor
simulation methods for single and multiphase
solvers. Also presents deterministic transport G (Fall)
applications and their advantages and limita-
approximation techniques, such as the method 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tions in industrial situations. Students practice
of characteristics, discrete ordinates methods, Engineering principles of nuclear reactors, em- breaking down an industrial problem into its
and response matrix methods. phasizing power reactors. Power plant thermo- modeling challenges, designing and implement-
B. Forget dynamics, reactor heat generation and removal ing a plan to optimize and validate the modeling
(single-phase as well as two-phase coolant flow approach, performing the analysis, and quanti-
22.213 Nuclear Reactor Physics III (New) and heat transfer), and structural mechanics. fying the uncertainty margin.
Prereq: 22.211 Engineering considerations in reactor design. E. Baglietto
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) J. Buongiorno
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered 22.33 Nuclear Engineering Design
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 22.313J Thermal Hydraulics in Power (Subject meets with 22.033)
Technology Prereq: 22.312
Covers numerous high-level topics in nuclear
(Same subject as 2.59J, 10.536J) G (Fall)
reactor analysis methods and builds on the stu-
Prereq: 2.006, 10.302, 22.312, or permission of 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
dent's background in reactor physics to develop
a deep understanding of concepts needed for instructor
Group design project involving integration of
time-dependent nuclear reactor core physics, Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
nuclear physics, particle transport, control, heat
including coupled non-linear feedback effects. Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
transfer, safety, instrumentation, materials, en-
Introduces numerical algorithms needed to solve 3-2-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
vironmental impact, and economic optimization.
read-world time-dependent reactor physics Emphasis on thermo-fluid dynamic phenom- Provides opportunity to synthesize knowledge
problems in both diffusion and transport. Addi- ena and analysis methods for conventional acquired in nuclear and non-nuclear subjects
tional topics include iterative numerical solution and nuclear power stations. Kinematics and and apply this knowledge to practical prob-
methods (e.g., CG, GMRES, JFNK, MG), nonlinear dynamics of two-phase flows. Steam separation. lems of current interest in nuclear applications
accelerator methods, and numerous modern Boiling, instabilities, and critical conditions. design. Past projects have included using a fu-
time-integration techniques. Single-channel transient analysis. Multiple chan- sion reactor for transmutation of nuclear waste,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
K. Smith, B. Forget nels connected at plena. Loop analysis including design and implementation of an experiment to
single and two-phase natural circulation. Sub- predict and measure pebble flow in a pebble bed
channel analysis. reactor, and development of a mission plan for a
E. Baglietto manned Mars mission including the conceptual
design of a nuclear powered space propulsion
system and power plant for the Mars surface.
397 s u b j e c t s 2 2 .T H T t o 2 2 . 3 3
Students taking graduate version complete ad- problems in research and demonstrations of
ditional assignments. Radiation Interactions and Applications imaging systems.

M. Short A. Jasanoff
22.51 Quantum Theory of Radiation Interactions
22.38 Probability and Its Applications Prereq: 22.101, 22.105 22.561J Magnetic Resonance Analytic,
To Reliability, Quality Control, and Risk G (Fall) Biochemical, and Imaging Techniques
Assessment 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Same subject as HST.584J)
Introduces elements of applied quantum
mechanics and statistical physics. Starting
A N D

from the experimental foundation of quantum
Interpretations of the concept of probability. mechanics, develops the basic principles of
Basic probability rules; random variables and interaction of electromagnetic radiation with See description under subject HST.584J.
S C I E N C E
distribution functions; functions of random matter. Introduces quantum theory of radiation, L. Wald, K. Setsompop
variables. Applications to quality control and time-dependent perturbation theory, transition
the reliability assessment of mechanical/electri- probabilities and cross sections. Applications 22.562 Spatial Aspects of Nuclear Magnetic
cal components, as well as simple structures are to controlling coherent and decoherent Resonance Spectroscopy
and redundant systems. Elements of statistics. dynamics with examples from quantum informa- Prereq: 18.03, 8.05
tion processing.
N U C L E A R
Bayesian methods in engineering. Methods Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered

for reliability and risk assessment of complex P. Cappellaro Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
systems, (event-tree and fault-tree analysis, 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
common-cause failures, human reliability 22.55J Radiation Biophysics
Discusses the theory and application of nuclear
models). Uncertainty propagation in complex (Same subject as HST.560J)
magnetic resonance spectroscopy to questions
systems (Monte Carlo methods, Latin hypercube (Subject meets with 22.055)
of the spatial distribution of spins. Covers NMR
sampling). Introduction to Markov models. Ex- Prereq: Permission of instructor
imaging, localized spectroscopy, and local ge-
amples and applications from nuclear and other Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
ometries as determined by diffusive processes.
industries, waste repositories, and mechanical Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
The theory is discussed in terms of the density
systems. Open to qualified undergraduates. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
operator and reciprocal space (for both imaging
M. W. Golay
Provides a background in sources of radia- and motional studies). Describes applications
tion with an emphasis on terrestrial and space to rapid imaging, dynamic imaging, microscopy,
22.39 Integration of Reactor Design,
environments and on industrial production. and localized spectroscopy. Instrumentation and
Operations, and Safety
Discusses experimental approaches to evaluat- experimental constraints are also described.
Prereq: 22.211, 22.312
ing biological effects resulting from irradiation Staff
G (Fall)
regimes differing in radiation type, dose and
dose-rate. Effects at the molecular, cellular,
Integration of reactor physics and engineering organism, and population level are examined. Plasmas and Controlled Fusion
sciences into nuclear power plant design focus- Literature is reviewed identifying gaps in our
ing on designs that are projected to be used understanding of the health effects of radiation, 22.611J Introduction to Plasma Physics I
in the first half of this century. Topics include and responses of regulatory bodies to these (Same subject as 6.651J, 8.613J)
materials issues in plant design and operations, gaps is discussed. Students taking graduate ver- Prereq: 6.013, 8.07, or 22.105; 18.04 or Coreq:
aspects of thermal design, fuel depletion and sion complete additional assignments. 18.075
fission-product poisoning, and temperature ef- Staff G (Fall)
fects on reactivity. Safety considerations in regu- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
lations and operations such as the evolution of 22.56J Noninvasive Imaging in Biology and
the regulatory process, the concept of defense in Medicine Introduces plasma phenomena relevant to
depth, general design criteria, accident analysis, (Same subject as 9.173J, 20.483J, HST.561J) energy generation by controlled thermonuclear
probabilistic risk assessment, and risk-informed Prereq: 18.03, 8.03, or permission of instructor fusion and to astrophysics. Elementary plasma
regulations. Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) concepts, plasma characterization. Motion of
E. Baglietto Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered charged particles in magnetic fields. Coulomb
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit collisions, relaxation times, transport processes.
22.40J Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Two-fluid hydrodynamic and MHD descriptions.
Background in the theory and application of Plasma confinement by magnetic fields, simple
Conversion
noninvasive imaging methods in biology and equilibrium and stability analysis. Wave propa-
medicine, with emphasis on neuroimaging. gation in a magnetic field; application to RF
Prereq: 2.006, or 2.051 and 2.06, or permission
Focuses on the modalities most frequently used
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
of instructor plasma heating. Introduction to kinetic theory;

in scientific research (x-ray CT, PET/SPECT, MRI, Vlasov, Boltzmann and Fokker-Planck equa-
G (Spring)
and optical imaging), and includes discussion of tions; relation of fluid and kinetic descriptions.
molecular imaging approaches used in conjunc- Electron and ion acoustic plasma waves, Landau
tion with these scanning methods. Lectures damping.
See description under subject 2.62J. are supplemented by in-class discussions of A. White
A. F. Ghoniem, W. Green, M. Kazimi
398
22.612J Introduction to Plasma Physics II techniques, simulations of plasma turbulence,
C O U R S E
(Same subject as 6.652J, 8.614J) and predictive turbulence-transport models. Nuclear Materials
Prereq: 6.651J, 8.613J, or 22.611J Staff
G (Spring) 22.71J Modern Physical Metallurgy
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 22.62 Fusion Energy (Same subject as 3.40J)
Prereq: 22.611 (Subject meets with 3.14)
22
G (Spring) Prereq: 3.022, 3.032
Staff
22.615 MHD Theory of Fusion Systems Basic nuclear physics and plasma physics for
Prereq: 22.611J, 6.651J, or 8.613J controlled fusion. Fusion cross sections and See description under subject 3.40J.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered consequent conditions required for ignition and J. Li
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) energy production. Principles of magnetic and
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit inertial confinement. Description of magnetic 22.72J Corrosion: The Environmental
confinement devices: tokamaks, stellarators and Degradation of Materials
Discussion of MHD equilibria in cylindrical,
RFPs, their design and operation. Elementary (Same subject as 3.54J)
toroidal, and noncircular configurations. MHD
plasma stability considerations and the limits Prereq: 3.012
stability theory including the Energy Principle,
imposed. Plasma heating by neutral beams and Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
interchange instability, ballooning modes, sec-
RF. Outline design of the ITER "burning plasma" Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
ond region of stability, and external kink modes.
experiment and a magnetic confinement reactor. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Description of current configurations of fusion
I. Hutchinson
interest. See description under subject 3.54J.
J. P. Freidberg R. G. Ballinger
22.63 Engineering Principles for Fusion
Reactors
22.616 Plasma Transport Theory 22.74 Radiation Damage and Effects in Nuclear
Prereq: 22.615 Materials (New)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: 22.14, 3.21, or permission of instructors
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) G (Fall)
Fusion reactor design considerations: ignition
The Fokker-Planck operator for Coulomb col- Studies the origins and effects of radiation
devices, engineering test facilities, and safety/
lisions, including the Landau and Rosenbluth damage in structural materials for nuclear
environmental concerns. Magnet principles: re-
potential forms, is derived, expanded to obtain applications. Radiation damage topics include
sistive and superconducting magnets; cryogenic
useful limits, and used to define characteristic formation of point defects, defect diffusion,
features. Blanket and first wall design: liquid
times. Classical collisional transport in an arbi- defect reaction kinetics and accumulation, and
and solid breeders, heat removal, and structural
trary magnetic field is developed first, and then differences in defect microstructures due to the
considerations. Heating devices: radio frequency
the high (Pfirsch-Schluter), low (banana), and type of radiation (ion, proton, neutron). Radia-
and neutral beam.
intermediate (plateau) collisionality regimes of tion effects topics include detrimental changes
D. Whyte
tokamak transport are examined with emphasis to mechanical properties, phase stability, corro-
on the banana regime where bootstrap current sion properties, and differences in fission and
22.67 Principles of Plasma Diagnostics
is most pronounced. Gyrokinetics and zonal flow fusion systems. Term project required.
Prereq: 6.651J, 8.613J, or 22.611J
is discussed. M. Short, B. Yildiz
Staff
22.76 Nuclear Chemical Engineering
22.617 Plasma Turbulence and Transport Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: 22.616 or permission of instructor Introduction to the physical processes used to Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) measure the properties of plasmas, especially Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered fusion plasmas. Measurements of magnetic and 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit electric fields, particle flux, refractive index,
Application of chemical engineering to nuclear
emission and scattering of electromagnetic
Introduces plasma turbulence and turbulent fission reactors and nuclear waste reprocess-
waves and heavy particles; their use to deduce
transport, with a focus on fusion plasmas. ing. Review of chemical kinetics, equilibrium,
plasma parameters such as particle density,
Covers theory of mechanisms for turbulence in and thermodynamics. Chemistry of inorganic
pressure, temperature, and velocity, and hence
confined plasmas, fluid and kinetic equations, elements used in nuclear technology. Principles
the plasma confinement properties. Discussion
and linear and nonlinear gyrokinetic equations; of chemical separation of radioactive waste. Ex-
of practical examples and assessments of the
transport due to stochastic magnetic fields, amination of separation engineering processes.
accuracy and reliability of different techniques.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) turbulence, and Isotopic enrichment techniques and processes.

I. Hutchinson
drift wave turbulence; and suppression of tur- Chemical behavior of stable elements and
bulence, structure formation, intermittency, and radionuclides in reactor conditions. Laboratory
stability thresholds. Emphasis on comparing demonstration of radioisotope separations.
experiment and theory. Discusses experimental Staff
399 subjects 22.38 to 22.76

22.78 Principles of Nuclear Chemical techniques in economic and financial analysis. 22.921 Nuclear Power Plant Dynamics and
Engineering and Waste Management Application to specific problem areas, including Control
Prereq: Permission of instructor nuclear waste management, weapons prolif- Prereq: None
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) eration, and the economic competitiveness of G (IAP)
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered nuclear power. Other topics include deregulation 1-0-2
3-0-9 and restructuring in the electric power industry.
Introduction to reactor dynamics, including
R. K. Lester
Introduces scientific and engineering aspects of subcritical multiplication, critical operation in
chemical engineering and waste management absence of thermal feedback effects and effects
22.814 Nuclear Non-Proliferation
applied to reactors and the fuel cycle. Includes of xenon, fuel and moderator temperature, etc.
A N D
Prereq: None
chemical behavior in reactors (normal and Derivation of point kinetics and dynamic period
G (Spring)
accident), spent nuclear fuel aging, separation equations. Techniques for reactor control includ-
4-0-8
processes in reprocessing, and waste treating signal validation, supervisory algorithms,
S C I E N C E
ment processes. Addresses management of Examines the historical development of nuclear model-based trajectory tracking, and rule-based
radioactive wastes, including waste forms, weapons, the policies and technical strategies control. Overview of light-water reactor start-up.
classification, fundamental principles, governing currently in place to secure and control the Lectures and demonstrations with use of the MIT
equations for radionuclide transport in the envi- movement of nuclear materials, and the short- Research Reactor. Open to undergraduates with
ronment, performance assessment of geological and long-term effects of weapons utilized under permission of instructor.
waste disposal systems, and implications of J. Bernard
N U C L E A R
different scenarios. Considers issues such as

advanced fuel cycles. how to restrict the global proliferation of nuclear
C. Forsberg weapons, whether nuclear energy can be made 22.93 Teaching Experience in Nuclear Science
proliferation-proof and what has changed in and Engineering
the wake of the Cold War, as well as lessons to Prereq: Permission of department
Systems, Policy, and Economics be learned from past experience. Emphasizes G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
advanced approaches to both production and Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
22.811J Sustainable Energy detection of nuclear materials.
For qualified graduate students interested in
(Same subject as 1.818J, 2.65J, 10.391J, R. C. Lanza
teaching as a career. Classroom, laboratory,
11.371J, ESD.166J)
or tutorial teaching under the supervision of a
faculty member. Students selected by interview.
Prereq: Permission of instructor General Credits for this subject may not be used toward
G (Fall)
master's or engineer's degrees. Enrollment
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 22.90 Nuclear Science and Engineering limited by availability of suitable teaching as-
Laboratory signments.
Assessment of current and potential future
(Subject meets with 22.09) R. K. Lester
energy systems. Covers resources, extraction,
Prereq: 22.101
conversion, and end-use technologies, with
G (Fall)
emphasis on meeting 21st-century regional and 22.94 Research in Nuclear Science and
global energy needs in a sustainable manner. Engineering
Examines various energy technologies in each See description under subject 22.09. Prereq: Permission of research supervisor
fuel cycle stage for fossil (oil, gas, synthetic), R. C. Lanza, G. Kohse, J. Bernard G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
nuclear (fission and fusion) and renewable Units arranged [P/D/F]
(solar, biomass, wind, hydro, and geothermal) 22.911 Seminar in Nuclear Science and Can be repeated for credit
energy types, along with storage, transmission, Engineering For research assistants in Nuclear Science and
and conservation issues. Emphasizes analysis Prereq: None Engineering who have not completed the NSE
of energy propositions within an engineering, G (Fall) doctoral qualifying exam. Hours arranged with
economic and social context. Students taking 2-0-1 [P/D/F] and approved by the research supervisor. Units
graduate version complete additional assign- Can be repeated for credit may not be used towards advanced degree
ments. 22.912 Seminar in Nuclear Science and requirements.
M. W. Golay Engineering M. S. Kazimi
Prereq: None
22.812J Managing Nuclear Technology G (Spring)
22.S902–22.S905 Special Subject in Nuclear
(Same subject as ESD.163J) 2-0-1 [P/D/F]
Restricted to graduate students engaged in G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
doctoral thesis research.

C. Forsberg, D. Whyte Can be repeated for credit
Examines current economic, management, and
Seminar or lecture on a topic in nuclear science
policy issues concerning nuclear power and its
and engineering that is not covered in the regu-
fuel cycle. Introduces methods for analyzing
lar curriculum. 22.S905 is graded P/D/F.
private and public policy alternatives, including
M. S. Kazimi
400
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Science and Engineering/Course 22
22
Program of research, leading to the writing of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [can be satisfied by 22.04J in the Departmental Program] 8
Restricted Electives in Science and Technology (REST) Requirement [can be satisfied from among 8.03;
an SM, NE, PhD, or ScD thesis; to be arranged
18.03 or 18.034; 22.01; 22.02; and 22.071J, in the Departmental Program] 2
by the student and an appropriate MIT faculty Laboratory Requirement [can be satisfied by 22.09 in the Departmental Program] 1
member. Consult department graduate office.
M. S. Kazimi
2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in the major (CI‑M).

Basic Requirements 84
2.005 Thermal-Fluids Engineering I, 12, REST; Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), 18.03
or
12.010 Computational Methods of Scientific Programming, 12; Calculus II (GIR), Physics I (GIR)
or
22.01 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Ionizing Radiation, 12, REST
22.071J Electronics, Signals, and Measurement, 12, REST; 18.03
Required Nuclear Science and Engineering Core Subjects 72

22.02 Introduction to Applied Nuclear Physics, 12, REST; Physics II (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), 8.03*
22.033 Nuclear Systems Design Project, 12
22.05 Neutron Science and Reactor Physics, 12; 18.03, 22.02
22.09 Principles of Nuclear Radiation Measurement and Protection, 12, LAB, CI‑M; 22.02
Choose two of the following:
22.04J Social Problems of Nuclear Energy, 12; HASS-S, CI-M
22.055 Radiation Biophysics, 12; permission of instructor
22.06 Engineering of Nuclear Systems, 12; 2.005
22.070 Materials for Nuclear Applications, 12; permission of instructor
Required Undergraduate Nuclear Science and Engineering Thesis 12

22.ThT Undergraduate Thesis Tutorial (minimum of 3 units); 22.09
22.ThU Undergraduate Thesis (minimum of 9 units), CI‑M; 22.ThT

Notes
(1)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
401 s u b j e c t s 2 2 . 7 8 t o 2 2 .T H G
COURSE 24 LINGUISTICS AND PHILOSOPHY
PHILOSOPHY 24.03 Good Food: The Ethics and Politics of 24.08J Philosophical Issues in Brain Science
Food (Same subject as 9.48J)
Undergraduate Subjects Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
24.00 Problems of Philosophy 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
Prereq: None Explores the values (aesthetic, moral, cultural, An introduction to some central philosophical
U (Fall) religious, prudential, political) expressed in questions about the mind, specifically those inti-
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H the choices of food people eat. Analyzes the mately connected with contemporary psychology
Introduction to the problems of philosophy- in decisions individuals make about what to eat, and neuroscience. Discussions focus on argu-
particular, to problems in ethics, metaphysics, how society should manage food production and ments over innate concepts; 'mental images'
theory of knowledge, and philosophy of logic, consumption collectively, and how reflection as pictures in the head; whether color is in the
language, and science. A systematic rather than on food choices might help resolve conflicts mind or in the world; and whether there can be a
historical approach. Readings from classical and between different values. science of consciousness. Explains the relevant
contemporary sources, but emphasis is on ex- S. Haslanger parts of psychology and neuroscience as the
amination and evaluation of proposed solutions subject proceeds.
to the problems. 24.04J Justice A. Byrne
C. Hare (Same subject as 17.01J)
Prereq: None 24.09 Minds and Machines
24.01 Classics of Western Philosophy U (Fall) Prereq: None
Prereq: None 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H U (Fall)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
An examination of alternative theories of
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) justice—utilitarianism, rights theories, social Introduction to philosophy of mind. Can comput-
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H contract theory, and communitarianism—and ers think? Is the mind an immaterial thing?
Introduction to Western philosophical tradition the implications of those theories for problems Alternatively, is the mind the brain? How can
through the study of selected major thinkers of liberty, equality, and community. Readings creatures like ourselves think thoughts that are
such as Plato, Aristotle, Lucretius, Descartes, drawn principally from the work of contemporary about things? Can I know whether your experi-
Hobbes, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, political philosophers, including Rawls, Nozick, ences are the same as mine when we both look
Nietzsche and Marx. Emphasis on changes of Dworkin, Walzer, MacIntyre, and Buchanan. at raspberries, fire trucks, and stoplights? Can
intellectual outlook over time, and the complex K. Gallagher consciousness be given a scientific explanation?
interplay of scientific, religious and political A. Byrne
concerns that influence the development of 24.06J Bioethics
philosophical ideas. (Same subject as STS.006J) 24.111 Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics
Staff Prereq: None Prereq: None
24.02 Moral Problems and the Good Life 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H 3-0-9 HASS-H
Prereq: None Considers ethical questions that have arisen Quantum mechanics is said to describe a world
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered from the growth of biomedical research and the in which physical objects often lack "definite"
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) health-care industry since World War II. Should properties, indeterminism creeps in at the point
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H doctors be allowed to help patients end their of "observation," ordinary logic does not apply,
Introduction to important philosophical debates lives? If so, when and how? Should embryos be and distant events are perfectly yet inexplica-
about moral issues and what constitutes a good cloned for research and/or reproduction? Should bly correlated. Examination of these and other
life: What is right, what is wrong, and why? How parents be given control over the genetic make- issues central to the philosophical foundations
important are personal happiness, longevity, up of their children? What types of living things of quantum mechanics, with special attention
and success if one is to live a good life? When are appropriate to use as research subjects? to the measurement problem, no-hidden-vari-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
is it good for you to get what you want? To what How should we distribute scarce and expensive ables proofs, and Bell's Inequalities. Rigorous
extent are we morally obliged to respect the medical resources? Draws on philosophy, his- approach to the subject matter nevertheless
rights and needs of others? What do we owe the tory, and anthropology to show how problems neither presupposes nor requires the develop-
poor, the discriminated, our loved ones, animals in bioethics can be approached from a variety of ment of detailed technical knowledge of the
and fetuses? perspectives. quantum theory.
Staff N. Schüll, V. Urbanek B. Skow
402
24.112 Space, Time, and Relativity 24.120 Moral Psychology 24.221 Metaphysics
C O U R S E
Prereq: None Prereq: None Prereq: One philosophy subject
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered U (Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-H
Study of basic metaphysical issues concerning
24
Philosophical questions raised by relativistic An examination of philosophical theories of existence, the mind-body problem, personal
and pre-relativistic physics, especially ques- action and motivation in the light of empirical identity, and causation plus its implications
tions about space and time. Discussions focus findings from social psychology, sociology and for freedom. Classical as well as contemporary
on Newton's arguments for the existence of neuroscience. Topics include belief, desire, readings. Provides practice in written and oral
absolute space and time; pre-relativistic argu- and moral motivation; sympathy and empathy; communication.
ments that the geometry of space is a matter intentions and other committing states; strength J. Khoo
of convention; and counter arguments from of will and weakness of will; free will; addiction
relativity showing that the passage of time is and compulsion; guilt, shame and regret; evil; 24.222 Decisions, Games, and Rational Choice
not a real phenomenon. Other topics include the self-knowledge and self-deception; virtues and Prereq: None
relationship between matter and energy in rela- character traits. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
tivity, and the possibility of time travel. Previous D. Smithies Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
exposure to special relativity will be helpful but 3-0-9 HASS-H
is not required. 24.201 Topics in the History of Philosophy
Foundations and philosophical applications
B. Skow Prereq: One philosophy subject or permission of
of Bayesian decision theory, game theory and
instructor
theory of collective choice. Why should degrees
24.114J A Philosophical History of Energy Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
of belief be probabilities? Is it always rational to
(Same subject as 10.04J) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
maximize expected utility? If so, why and what
Prereq: None 3-0-9 HASS-H
is its utility? What is a solution to a game? What
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Can be repeated for credit with permission of the
does a game-theoretic solution concept such as
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) instructor and advisor
Nash equilibrium say about how rational players
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
Close examination of a text, an author, or a will, or should, act in a game? How are the val-
See description under subject 10.04J. theme in the history of philosophy. ues and the actions of groups, institutions and
B. L. Trout, A. Schulman Staff societies related to the values and actions of the
individuals that constitute them?
24.115 Philosophy and Time (New) 24.211 Theory of Knowledge R. Stalnaker
Prereq: None Prereq: One philosophy subject
U (Fall) U (Spring) 24.231 Ethics
3-0-9 HASS-H 3-0-9 HASS-H Prereq: One philosophy subject
U (Fall)
Considers a wide range of philosophical Study of problems concerning our concept of
3-0-9 HASS-H
questions about time through the lenses of knowledge, our knowledge of the past, our
metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and theory knowledge of the thoughts and feelings of Systematic study of central theories in ethics,
of value. Topics include the question of time's ourselves and others, and our knowledge of the including egoism, act and rule utilitarianism,
existence, how our minds represent events in existence and properties of physical objects in intuitionism, emotivism, rights theories, and
time, and whether it is rational to be 'biased our immediate environment. contractualism. Discussion and readings also fo-
toward the future.' R. White cus on problems associated with moral conflicts,
B. Skow justice, the relationship between rightness and
24.215 Topics in the Philosophy of Science goodness, objective vs. subjective moral judg-
24.118 Paradox and Infinity Prereq: One philosophy subject ments, moral truth, and relativism.
Prereq: None Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered K. Setiya
3-0-9 HASS-H 3-0-9 HASS-H 24.235J Philosophy of Law
Different kinds of infinity; the paradoxes of set
Prereq: One Philosophy subject or permission of
theory; the reduction of arithmetic to logic; Close examination of a small number of issues
instructor
formal systems; paradoxes involving the concept central to recent philosophy of science, such as
U (Spring)
of truth; Godel's incompleteness theorems; the the demarcation problem, causal relations, laws
3-0-9 HASS-H
nonformalizable nature of mathematical truth; of nature, underdetermination of theory by data,
and Turing machines. paradoxes of confirmation, scientific realism, the Examines fundamental issues in philosophy of
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
A. Rayo role of mathematics in science, elimination of law, such as the nature and limits of law and a
bias, and the objectivity of scientific discourse. legal system, and the relation of law to morality,
B. Skow with particular emphasis on the philosophical
issues and problems associated with privacy,
liberty, justice, punishment, and responsibility.
Historical and contemporary readings, including
403 subjects 24.00 to 24.235J

court cases. Instruction and practice in oral and 24.243 Classical Set Theory 24.253 Philosophy of Mathematics
P H I L O S O P H Y
written communication provided. Prereq: 24.241 or permission of instructor Prereq: One philosophy subject or permission of
V. Urbanek Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered instructor
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) U (Spring)
24.236 Topics in Social Theory and Practice 3-0-9 HASS-H 3-0-9 HASS-H
(New)
Introduction to the basic concepts and results Philosophical issues about or related to math-
of standard, i.e., Zermelo-Fraenkel, set theory, ematics, including the existence and nature of
Prereq: One philsophy subject or permission of
the axioms of ZF, ordinal and cardinal arithmetic, basic mathematical objects such as numbers
instructor
A N D
the structure of the set-theoretic universe, the and sets, how we can come to have knowledge
U (Fall)
axiom of choice, the (generalized) continuum of such objects, the status of mathematical truth,
3-0-9 HASS-H
hypothesis, inaccessibles, and beyond. the relation of mathematics to logic, and whether
L I N G U I S T I C S
An in-depth consideration of a topic in social V. McGee classical logic can be called into question.
theory with reflection on its implications for V. McGee
social change. Examples of topics include race 24.244 Modal Logic
and racism; punishment and prison reform; Prereq: 24.241 24.260 Topics in Philosophy
global justice and human rights; gender and U (Spring) Prereq: Two subjects in philosophy
global care chains; environmentalism and 3-0-9 HASS-H U (Fall)
industrial agriculture; bioethics, disability, and 3-0-9 HASS-H
Sentential and quantified modal logic, with
human enhancement; capitalism and commodi-
emphasis on the model theory ("possible worlds Close examination of a single book, or group of
fication; and sexuality and the family. Readings
semantics"). Soundness, completeness, and related essays, with major significance in recent
draw from both social science and philosophy
characterization results for alternative systems. philosophy. Subject matter varies from year to
with special attention to the normative literature
Tense and dynamic logics, epistemic logics, as year. Intended primarily for majors and minors in
relevant to the issue. Students taking graduate
well as logics of necessity and possibility. Ap- philosophy. Opportunities are provided for oral
plications in philosophy, theoretical computer presentation. Students will be required to revise
S. Haslanger
science, and linguistics. at least one paper in response to instructor's
S. Yablo comments.
24.237J Feminist Thought
C. Hare
(Same subject as 17.007J, WGS.301J)
24.245 Theory of Models
Prereq: 24.241 or permission of instructor 24.280 Foundations of Probability
Prereq: None
U (Fall) Prereq: One philosophy subject or one subject
U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-H on probability
3-0-9 HASS-H
U (Fall)
Studies fundamental results in the model theory
See description under subject WGS.301J. 3-0-9 HASS-H
of the first-order predicate calculus. Includes
S. Haslanger
completeness, compactness, Löwenheim- Topics include probability puzzles, common
Skolem, omitting types, ultraproducts, and fallacies in probabilistic reasoning, defenses
24.241 Logic I
categoricity in a cardinal, starting with Tarski's and criticisms of Kolmogorov's axiomatization,
Prereq: None
definition of logical consequence, in terms of interpretations of probability (including the
truth in a model. frequency, logical, propensity, and various sub-
V. McGee jectivist interpretations), the relation of objective
3-0-9 HASS-H
chance to rational subjective credence, condi-
Introduction to the aims and techniques of for- 24.251 Introduction to Philosophy of Language tional probability, rules for updating probability,
mal logic. The logic of truth functions and quan- Prereq: One philosophy subject and proposals for supplementing the probability
tifiers. The concepts of validity and truth and U (Spring) calculus with further principles.
their relation to formal deduction. Applications 3-0-9 HASS-H R. White
of logic and the place of logic in philosophy.
Examines views on the nature of meaning, refer-
V. McGee 24.292 Independent Study: Philosophy
ence, and truth, and their bearing on the use
Prereq: Any two subjects in philosophy
of language in communication. No knowledge
24.242 Logic II U (Fall)
of logic or linguistics presupposed. Instruction
Prereq: 24.241 or permission of instructor Units arranged
and practice in oral and written communication
provided. Open to qualified students who wish to pursue
J. Khoo special studies or projects. Students electing
3-0-9 HASS-H
this subject must consult the undergraduate
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
The central results of modern logic: the com- officer.

pleteness of predicate logic, recursive functions, Staff
the incompleteness of arithmetic, the unprov-
ability of consistency, the indefinability of truth,
Skolem-Löwenheim theorems, and nonstandard
models.
V. McGee
404
24.293 Independent Study: Philosophy 24.191 Being, Thinking, Doing (or Not): Ethics sciousness, mental representation, perception,
C O U R S E
Prereq: Any two subjects in philosophy in Your Life and mental causation.
U (Spring) Prereq: None A. Byrne, A. Rayo
Units arranged U (Spring)
2-0-4 [P/D/F] 24.501 Problems in Metaphysics
24
special studies or projects. Students electing Provides an opportunity to explore a wide range
G (Spring)
this subject must consult the undergraduate of ethical issues through guided discussions
officer. that are geared to equip students for ongoing
Can be taken repeatedly for credit with permis-
Staff reflection and action. Lectures and discussions
sion of instructor and advisor
with guest faculty, as well as attendance at on-
24.S00 Special Subject: Philosophy and off-campus events, expose students to ethi- Systematic examination of selected problems in
Prereq: None cal problems and resources for addressing them. metaphysics. Content varies from year to year.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Encourages students to work collaboratively R. Stalnaker
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall, Spring) as they clarify their personal and vocational
3-0-9 principles. Topics vary each term and will reflect 24.502 Topics in Metaphysics and Ethics
Can be repeated for credit the interests of those enrolled. Prereq: Permission of instructor
24.S20 Special Subject: Philosophy S. Haslanger, P. Weinmann G (Fall, Spring)
Prereq: One philosophy subject or permission of 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
instructor Can be taken repeatedly for credit with permis-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Graduate Subjects sion of instructor and advisor
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall, Spring)
Systematic examination of selected problems
3-0-9 24.400 Proseminar in Philosophy I concerning the relation between metaphys-
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: Permission of instructor ics and ethics, for example questions about
G (Fall) personal identity and its relation to issues about
Undergraduate subject that covers topics not of-
6-0-18 H-LEVEL Grad Credit fairness and distribution, or questions about the
fered in the regular curriculum. Consult depart-
ment to learn of offerings for a particular term. Advanced study of the basic problems of philos- relation between causation and responsibility.
Staff ophy. Intended for first-year graduate students Content may vary from year to year.
in philosophy. Fall: J. Khoo, J. Spencer
24.UR Undergraduate Research J. Spencer, S. Yablo Spring: K. Setiya
Prereq: None
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 24.401 Proseminar in Philosophy II 24.503 Topics in Philosophy of Religion
Units arranged [P/D/F] Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
Can be repeated for credit G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
24.URG Undergraduate Research 6-0-18 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Advanced study of the basic problems of philos- Can be repeated for credit
Units arranged ophy. Intended for first-year graduate students
in philosophy. Selected topics in philosophy of religion. Con-
S. Haslanger, A. Rayo tent varies from year to year. Topics may include
Research opportunities in linguistics and the traditional arguments for the existence of
philosophy. For further information consult the 24.410 Topics in the History of Philosophy God, religious experience, the problem of evil,
departmental coordinators. Prereq: Permission of instructor survival after death, God and ethics.
Staff Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered A. Byrne
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 24.601 Topics in Moral Philosophy
Undergraduate Seminars Can be taken repeatedly for credit with permis- Prereq: Permission of instructor
sion of instructor and advisor. G (Spring)
24.190J Doing Right 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Intensive study of a philosopher or philosophical Can be repeated for credit only with permission
movement. Content varies from year to year. of instructor and advisor
Prereq: None
J. Thomson
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Systematic examination of selected problems
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) in moral philosophy. Content varies from year
24.500 Topics in Philosophy of Mind
2-0-4 [P/D/F] to year.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
See description under subject 21L.301J. G (Spring) C. Hare, R. White

R. Perry 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Selected topics in philosophy of mind. Content

varies from year to year. Topics may include con-
405 subjects 24.236 to 24.601

24.611J Political Philosophy 24.805 Topics in Theory of Knowledge 24.THG Graduate Thesis
P H I L O S O P H Y
(Same subject as 17.000J) Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor

Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
G (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Can be repeated for credit
Can be repeated for credit Can be taken repeatedly for credit with permis-
Program of research and writing of thesis, to
sion of instructor
See description under subject 17.000J. be arranged by the student with supervising
L. Stanczyk Major issues in theory of knowledge. Topics committee.
A N D
change each year. Staff

24.636 Topics in Social Theory and Practice R. White
(New) 24.S40 Special Seminar: Philosophy
(Subject meets with 24.236) 24.810 Topics in Philosophy of Science Prereq: None
Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall)
G (Fall) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9
3-0-9 Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Can be repeated for credit
An in-depth consideration of a topic in social Graduate subject that covers topics not offered
theory with reflection on its implications for in the regular curriculum. Consult department to
sion of instructor and advisor
social change. Examples of topics include race learn of offerings for a particular term.
and racism; punishment and prison reform; Topics in the foundations of science: the nature B. Skow
global justice and human rights; gender and of concepts and theories, the distinction
global care chains; environmentalism and between empirical and theoretical knowledge 24.S41 Special Seminar: Philosophy
industrial agriculture; bioethics, disability, and claims, realist and instrumentalist interpreta- Prereq: Permission of instructor
human enhancement; capitalism and commodi- tion of such claims, and the analysis of scientific Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
fication; and sexuality and the family. Readings explanation. The central topic varies from year Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall, Spring)
draw from both social science and philosophy to year. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
with special attention to the normative literature B. Skow
Graduate subject that covers topics not offered
relevant to the issue. Students taking graduate
in the regular curriculum. Consult department to
version complete additional assignments. 24.891 Independent Study: Philosophy
learn of offerings for a particular term.
S. Haslanger Prereq: Permission of advisor
Staff
24.711 Topics in Philosophical Logic Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Fall) 24.892 Independent Study: Philosophy LINGUISTICS
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: Permission of advisor
Can be taken repeatedly for credit with permis- G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
sion of instructor and advisor Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Undergraduate Subjects
Problems of ontology, epistemology, and philos- 24.900 Introduction to Linguistics
ophy of language that bear directly on questions Open to qualified graduate students in phi- Prereq: None
about the nature of logic and the conceptual losophy who wish to pursue special studies or U (Fall, Spring)
analysis of logical theory, such as logical truth, projects. 4-0-8 HASS-S; CI-H
logical consequence, and proof. Content varies Consult Department Headquarters
from year to year. Studies what is language and what does knowl-
V. McGee 24.899 Topics in Linguistics and Philosophy edge of a language consist of. It asks how do
Prereq: Permission of instructor children learn languages and is language unique
24.729 Topics in Philosophy of Language Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered to humans; why are there many languages; how
Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) do languages change; is any language or dialect
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit superior to another; and how are speech and
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Can be repeated for credit writing related. Context for these and similar
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit questions provided by basic examination of
Selected topics at the intersection of linguistics internal organization of sentences, words, and
and philosophy. Intended for graduate students sound systems. Assumes no prior training in
sion of instructor
in either linguistics or philosophy. Topics vary linguistics.
Major issues in the philosophy of language. from year to year. Fall: A. Albright
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Topics change each year K. von Fintel Spring: S. Iatridou

J. Khoo
406
24.901 Language and Its Structure I: Phonology Theories of language learning are considered, toward Creole cultures. Draws comparisons with
C O U R S E
(Subject meets with 24.931) including parameter-setting and maturation. aspects of African-American culture.
Prereq: 24.900 M. Hackl M. DeGraff
U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-S 24.905J Laboratory in Psycholinguistics 24.909 Field Methods in Linguistics
(Same subject as 9.59J) Prereq: 24.901, 24.902, permission of instructor
24
Introduction to fundamental concepts in pho-
Prereq: 9.00 or 24.900 U (Fall)
nological theory and their relation to issues in
U (Spring) 3-1-8 Institute LAB
philosophy and cognitive psychology. Articula-
3-3-6 Institute LAB
tory and acoustic phonetics, distinctive features Explores the structure of an unfamiliar language
and the structure of feature systems, underlying See description under subject 9.59J. through direct work with a native speaker.
representations and underspecification, phono- E. Gibson Students complete a grammatical sketch of
logical rules and derivations, syllable structure, the phonology and syntax, work in groups on
accentual systems, and the morphology-pho- 24.906J The Linguistic Study of Bilingualism specific aspects of the language’s structure, and
nology interface. Examples and exercises from a (Same subject as 21F.024J) assemble reports to create a partial grammar of
variety of languages. Prereq: 24.900 the language. Provides instruction and practice
D. Steriade U (Fall) in written and oral communication. Enrollment
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H limited.
24.902 Language and Its Structure II: Syntax A. Albright
Development of bilingualism in human history
(from Australopithecus to present day). Focuses
Prereq: 24.900 24.910 Advanced Topics in Linguistic Analysis
on linguistic aspects of bilingualism; models of
U (Fall) Prereq: 24.901, 24.902, 24.903; or permission
bilingualism and language acquisition; compe-
3-0-9 HASS-S of instructor
tence versus performance; effects of bilingual-
Introduction to fundamental concepts in syntac- ism on other domains of human cognition; brain
tic theory and its relation to issues in philoso- imaging studies; early versus late bilingualism;
3-0-9 HASS-S
phy and cognitive psychology. Examples and opportunities to observe and conduct original
exercises from a variety of languages. research; and implications for educational poli-
M. DeGraff cies among others. Students participate in six In-depth study of an advanced topic in pho-
online web meetings with partner institutions. netics, phonology, morphology, syntax or
24.903 Language and Its Structure III: Taught in English. Enrollment limited. semantics, with a focus on the interfaces among
Semantics and Pragmatics S. Flynn these grammar components. Provides practice
(Subject meets with 24.933) in written and oral communication.
Prereq: 24.900 24.907J Abnormal Language A. Albright
U (Spring) (Same subject as 9.56J)
3-0-9 HASS-S Prereq: 24.900 or permission of instructor 24.912J Black Matters: Introduction to Black
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Studies
Introduction to fundamental concepts in seman-
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) (Same subject as 21A.125J, 21H.106J, 21L.008J,
tic and pragmatic theory. Basic issues of form
3-0-9 HASS-S 21W.741J, WGS.190J)
and meaning in natural languages. Ambiguities
Prereq: None
of structure and of meaning. Compositionality. See description under subject 9.56J.
Word meaning. Quantification and logical form. K. Wexler
Contexts: indexicality, discourse, and presup-
position. Literal meaning vs. speaker's meaning. 24.908 Creole Languages and Caribbean
Speech acts and conversational implicature Identities Interdisciplinary survey of people of African de-
meaning. Prereq: None scent that draws on the overlapping approaches
R. Schwarzschild Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall) of history, literature, anthropology, legal stud-
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered ies, media studies, performance, linguistics, and
24.904 Language Acquisition 3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H creative writing. Connects the experiences of
Prereq: 24.900 or permission of instructor African-Americans and of other American minori-
Caribbean Creole languages result from lan-
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) ties, focusing on social, political, and cultural
guage contact via colonization and the slave
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered histories, and on linguistic patterns. Includes
trade. Explores creolization from cognitive,
3-0-9 HASS-S lectures, discussions, workshops, and required
historical and comparative perspectives and
field trips that involve minimal cost to students.
Covers the major results in the study of first- evaluates popular theories about “Creole
Staff
language acquisition concentrating on the genesis” and the role of language acquisition.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
development of linguistic structure, including Also explores non-linguistic creolization in

morphology, syntax, and semantics. Universal literature, religion and music in the Caribbean
aspects of development are discussed, as well and addresses issues of Caribbean identities by
as a variety of cross-linguistic phenomena. examining Creole speakers’ and others’ beliefs
407 subjects 24.611J to 24.912J

24.913J Language and Technology 24.919 Independent Study: Linguistics
P H I L O S O P H Y
(Same subject as 21A.503J, STS.070J) Prereq: None 24.931 Language and Its Structure I: Phonology
Prereq: None U (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Subject meets with 24.901)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Units arranged Prereq: 24.900 or permission of instructor
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Can be repeated for credit G (Fall)
See description under subject 21A.503J. special studies or projects. Meets with 24.901, but assignments differ. See
G. Jones Consult Department Headquarters description under 24.901.
D. Steriade
A N D
24.914 Language Variation and Change 24.UR Undergraduate Research

Prereq: 24.900 Prereq: None 24.932 Language and Its Structure II: Syntax
U (Spring) U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)

3-0-9 HASS-S Units arranged [P/D/F] Prereq: 24.900 or Permission of instructor
Explores how linguistic systems vary across 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
time and space. Uses case studies in particular
Prereq: None Meets with 24.902, but assignments differ. See
languages to examine how language transmis-
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) description under 24.902.
sion and social factors shape the grammatical
Units arranged M. DeGraff
systems of individual speakers, and how gram-
mar constrains variation and change. Students
work in groups to analyze corpus or survey data. Research opportunities in linguistics and 24.933 Language and Its Structure III:
Provides instruction and practice in written and philosophy. For further information consult the Semantics and Pragmatics
oral communication. departmental coordinators. (Subject meets with 24.903)
E. Flemming Staff Prereq: 24.900 or permission of instructor
G (Spring)
24.915 Linguistic Phonetics 24.S90 Special Subject: Linguistics 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Subject meets with 24.963) Prereq: 24.900 or permission of instructor Meets with 24.903, but assignments differ. See
Prereq: 24.900 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered description under 24.903.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall, Spring) R. Schwarzschild
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 3-0-9
3-0-9 HASS-S Can be repeated for credit 24.942 Topics in the Grammar of a Less Familiar
The study of speech sounds: how we produce Undergraduate subject that covers topics not of- Language
and perceive them and their acoustic properties. fered in the regular curriculum. Consult depart- Prereq: 24.951
The influence of the production and perception ment to learn of offerings for a particular term. G (Spring)
systems on phonological patterns and sound Staff 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
change. Acoustic analysis and experimental Can be repeated for credit
techniques. Students taking the graduate Students work with a native speaker of a lan-
version complete different assignments. Graduate Subjects guage whose structure is significantly different
E. Flemming from English, examining aspects of its syntax,
24.921 Independent Study: Linguistics semantics, and phonology. In the course of
24.918 Workshop in Linguistic Research Prereq: Permission of advisor doing this, students will acquire techniques for
Prereq: 24.901, 24.902, 24.903; or permission G (Fall, Spring, Summer) gathering linguistic data from native speakers.
of instructor Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Enrollment limited.
U (Spring) Can be repeated for credit M. Kenstowicz
3-0-9 HASS-S
Open to qualified graduate students in lin-
Students pursue individual research projects 24.943 Syntax of a Language (Family)
guistics who wish to pursue special studies or
in linguistic analysis under the guidance of an Prereq: Permission of instructor
projects.
advisor. Class meets weekly for presentation of Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
student research and to critically discuss back- Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
ground reading. Focuses on developing skills 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
24.922 Independent Study: Linguistics
in linguistic argumentation and presentation of Prereq: Permission of advisor Detailed examination of the syntax of a particu-
findings. Provides practice in written and oral G (Fall, Spring, Summer) lar language or language family, and theories
communication. Includes a 20-page final paper Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit proposed in the existing literature to account for
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
that each student presents to the class. Can be repeated for credit the observed phenomena.
S. Flynn Staff
Open to qualified graduate students in lin-
guistics who wish to pursue special studies or
projects.
408
24.946 Linguistic Theory and Japanese 24.951 Introduction to Syntax areas show how data from particular languages
C O U R S E
Language Prereq: Permission of instructor contribute to the development of a strong theory
(Subject meets with 21F.514) G (Fall) of universal grammar and how such a theory
Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit dictates solutions to traditional problems in the
G (Fall) syntax of particular languages.
Introduction to theories of syntax underlying
3-0-6 D. Fox, D. Pesetsky
24
work currently being done within the lexical-
Detailed examination of the grammar of Japa- functional and government-binding frameworks.
24.960 Syntactic Models
nese and its structure which is significantly Organized into three interrelated parts, each
Prereq: 24.951, 24.952
different from English, with special emphasis focused upon a particular area of concern:
G (Fall)
on problems of interest in the study of linguistic phrase structure; the lexicon; and principles and
universals. Data from a broad group of lan- parameters. Grammatical rules and processes
guages studied for comparison with Japanese. constitute a focus of attention throughout the Comparison of different proposed architectures
Meets with undergraduate subject 21F.514, but course that serve to reveal both modular struc- for the syntax module of grammar. Subject
assignments differ. Assumes familiarity with ture of grammar and interaction of grammatical traces several themes across a wide variety of
linguistic theory. components. approaches, with emphasis on testable differ-
S. Miyagawa S. Iatridou ences among models. Models discussed include
ancient and medieval proposals, structuralism,
24.947 Language Disorders in Children 24.952 Advanced Syntax early generative grammar, generative seman-
Prereq: None Prereq: 24.951 tics, government-binding theory/minimalism,
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Spring) LFG, HPSG, TAG, functionalist perspectives and
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit others.
3-0-9 D. Pesetsky
Problems in constructing an explanatory theory
Reading and discussion of current linguistic of grammatical representation. Topics drawn
24.961 Introduction to Phonology
theory, first language acquisition and language from current work on anaphora, casemarking,
disorders in young children. Focus on develop- control, argument structure, Wh- and related
G (Fall)
ment of a principled understanding of language constructions. Study of language-particular
disorders at the phonological, morphological parameters in the formulation of linguistic
and syntactic levels. Examines ways in which universals. Introduction to the current research questions in
these disorders confront theories of language D. Pesetsky phonological theory. Topics include metrical and
and acquisition. prosodic structure, features and their phonetic
S. Flynn 24.954 Pragmatics in Linguistic Theory basis in speech, acquisition and parsing, pho-
Prereq: Permission of instructor nological domains, morphology, and language
24.948 Linguistic Theory and Second Language G (Spring) change and reconstruction. Activities include
Acquisition 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit problemsolving, squibs, and data collection.
Prereq: Permission of instructor M. Kenstowicz
Formal theories of context-dependency, presup-
G (Spring)
position, implicature, context-change, focus and
3-0-6 24.962 Advanced Phonology
topic. Special emphasis on the division of labor
Prereq: 24.961
Reading and discussion of current linguistic between semantics and pragmatics. Applica-
G (Spring)
theory, first language acquisition research, tions to the analysis of quantification, definite-
and data concerning adult second language ness, presupposition projection, conditionals
acquisition. Focus on development of a theory of and modality, anaphora, questions and answers. Continuation of 24.961.
second language acquisition within a theory of D. Fox, I. Heim D. Steriade
universal grammar. Emphasis on syntactic, lexi-
cal, and phonological development. Examination 24.955 More Advanced Syntax 24.963 Linguistic Phonetics
of ways in which this body of data confronts Prereq: 24.951, 24.952 (Subject meets with 24.915)
theories of language. G (Fall) Prereq: None
S. Flynn 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
An advanced-level survey of topics in syntax.
24.949J Language Acquisition I 3-0-9
S. Iatridou
The study of speech sounds: how we produce
24.956 Topics in Syntax and perceive them and their acoustic properties.
G (Fall)
Prereq: 24.951 The influence of the production and perception
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
G (Spring) systems on phonological patterns and sound

See description under subject 9.601J. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit change. Acoustic analysis and experimental
K. Wexler, M. Hackl Can be repeated for credit techniques. Students taking the graduate ver-
sion complete different assignments.
The nature of linguistic universals that make it
E. Flemming
possible for languages to differ and place limits
on these differences. Study of selected problem
409 subjects 24.913J to 24.963

24.964 Topics in Phonology 24.970 Introduction to Semantics 24.991 Workshop in Linguistics
P H I L O S O P H Y
Prereq: 24.961 Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor

G (Fall) G (Fall) G (Fall, Spring)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Basic issues of form and meaning in formalized
In-depth study of a topic in current phonological and natural languages. Conceptual, logical, An intensive group tutorial/seminar for discus-
theory. and linguistic questions about truth. Reference, sion of research being conducted by partici-
E. Flemming modal, and intensional notions. The role of pants. No listeners.
A N D
grammar in language use and context-depen- Fall: D. Pesetsky, D. Steriade

24.965 Morphology dency. Ambiguities of structure and meaning, Spring: M. Kenstowicz
Prereq: Permission of instructor and dimensions of semantic variation in syntax
G (Spring) and the lexicon. 24.992 Survey of General Linguistics

3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit M. Hackl, R. Scwarzschild Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Fall)
Structure of the lexicon and its function in
24.973 Advanced Semantics 3-0-9
grammar. Properties of word-formation rules.
Problems of selection, productivity, and com-
G (Spring)
positionality. Systems of inflectional catego- Reading and discussion of certain important
ries: case and tense. Phonological aspects of papers in syntax, semantics, and phonology
word structure: allomorphy, cyclic phonology, Current work on semantics and questions of designed to familiarize the student with central
constituent structure, and boundaries. Detailed logic and meaning for syntactic systems in ideas in current linguistic research. Organiza-
analysis of languages with complex morphology. generative grammar. tion of discussion is primarily in the hands of
A. Albright, D. Pesetsky K. von Fintel seminar participants.
Staff
24.966J Laboratory on the Physiology, 24.979 Topics in Semantics
Acoustics, and Perception of Speech Prereq: Permission of instructor 24.993 Tutorial in Linguistics and Related Fields
(Same subject as 6.542J, HST.712J) G (Fall, Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, Spring)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Can be repeated for credit Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Seminar on current research in semantics and
generative grammar. Topics may vary from year Individual or small-group tutorial in which stu-
See description under subject 6.542J. to year. dents, under the guidance of a faculty member,
L. D. Braida, S. Shattuck-Hufnagel Fall: D. Fox, R. Scwarzschild explore the interrelations with linguistics of
Spring: K. von Fintel, I. Heim, S. Iatridou some specified area.
24.967 Topics in Experimental Phonology Consult Department Headquarters
Prereq: 24.961, 24.963, or permission of 24.981 Topics in Computational Phonology
instructor Prereq: 24.961 or permission of instructor 24.THG Graduate Thesis
G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: Permission of instructor
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Experimental techniques to test predictions
drawn from current phonological theory. In- Exploration of issues in the computational
cludes a survey of experimental methodologies modeling of phonology: finding generalizations Program of research and writing of thesis, to
currently in use, an introduction to experimental in data, formalisms for representing phonologi- be arranged by the student with supervising
design and analysis, and critical consideration cal knowledge, modeling grammar acquisition, committee.
of how experimental results are used to inform and testing phonological theories by means Staff
theory. of implemented models. Experience using and
A. Albright, E. Flemming developing models, including preparing training 24.S94 Special Seminar: Linguistics
data, running simulations, and interpreting Prereq: Permission of instructor
24.968J Speech Communication their results. No background in programming or Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
(Same subject as 6.541J, HST.710J) machine learning is assumed. Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall; partial term)
Prereq: Permission of instructor A. Albright 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (Spring) Can be repeated for credit
Half-term subject that covers topics in linguistics
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
See description under subject 6.541J. not offered in the regular curriculum. Consult
L. D. Braida, S. S. Ghosh, R. E. Hillman, department to learn of offerings for a particular
S. Shattuck-Hufnagel term.
Staff
410
24.S95 Special Seminar: Linguistics
C O U R S E
Prereq: Permission of instructor Bachelor of Science in Philosophy/Course 24-1
G (Fall)
24
Graduate subject that covers topics not offered Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [all but two subjects can be from
in the regular curriculum. Consult department to
learn of offerings for a particular term. Laboratory Requirement 1
R. Berwick, N. Chomsky
24.S96 Special Seminar: Linguistics

Prereq: Permission of instructor The program includes a Communication Requirement of 4 subjects:
G (Spring) 2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CI‑H); and
Subject names below are followed by credit units and by prerequisites, if any (corequisites in italics).
Graduate subject that covers topics not offered
in the regular curriculum. Consult department to Required Subjects(1) 72
One CI‑H philosophy subject(2)
learn of offerings for a particular term.
One History of Philosophy subject:
R. Berwick, M. DeGraff 24.01 Classics of Western Philosophy, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑H
24.201 Topics in the History of Philosophy, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M*
One Knowledge and Reality subject:
24.08J Philosophical Issues in Brain Science, 12, HASS‑H†, CI‑H
24.09 Minds and Machines, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑H
24.111 Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics, 12, HASS‑H
24.112 Space, Time, and Relativity, 12, HASS‑H
24.114J A Philosophical History of Energy, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑H
24.115 Philosophy and Time, 12, HASS-H
24.211 Theory of Knowledge, 12, HASS‑H*
24.215 Topics in the Philosophy of Science, 12, HASS‑H*
24.221 Metaphysics, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M*
24.251 Introduction to Philosophy of Language, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M*
24.253 Philosophy of Mathematics, 12, HASS‑H*
24.280 Foundations of Probability, 12, HASS‑H*
One Value subject:
24.02 Moral Problems and the Good Life, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑H
24.04J Justice, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑H
24.06J Bioethics, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑H
24.120 Moral Psychology, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M
24.222 Decisions, Games and Rational Choice, 12, HASS‑H
24.231 Ethics, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M*
24.235J Philosophy of Law, 12, HASS‑H*, CI-M
24.237J Feminist Thought, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M*
One Logic subject:(3)
24.118 Paradox and Infinity, 12, HASS‑H
24.241 Logic I, 12, HASS‑H
24.242 Logic II, 12, HASS‑H*
24.243 Classical Set Theory, 12, HASS‑H*
24.244 Modal Logic, 12, HASS‑H*; 24.241
24.245 Theory of Models, 12, HASS‑H*
and
24.260 Topics in Philosophy, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M*
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
411 subjects 24.964 to 24.S96

P H I L O S O P H Y

A coherent program of five additional subjects, of which two must be in philosophy.
To satisfy the requirement that students take two CI‑M subjects, students must take 24.260 and one of
the following: 24.120, 24.201, 24.221, 24.231, 24.235, 24.237 or 24.251.

A N D

Notes
(1)
No more than four of the total number of philosophy subjects for the major may be CI‑H philosophy subjects. At
least three of the total number of philosophy courses must be at the 200 level or above.
(2)
May not also satisfy the departmental distribution requirement in philosophy.
Students may select a logic subject from another department (e.g., Mathematics) with the approval of their major
(3)
advisor.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
412
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Linguistics and Philosophy/Course 24-2

24
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [all but two subjects can be from
the Departmental Program 8

24.900 Introduction to Linguistics, 12, HASS‑S†, CI‑H

Students choose either a linguistics or philosophy track
Linguistics Track 84
24.901 Language and Its Structure I: Phonology, 12, HASS‑S*
24.902 Language and Its Structure II: Syntax, 12, HASS‑S, CI‑M*
24.903 Language and Its Structure III: Semantics and Pragmatics, 12, HASS‑S *
24.918 Workshop in Linguistic Research, 12, HASS‑S, CI‑M*
One of the following three Linguistic Analysis subjects:
24.909 Field Methods in Linguistics, 12, LAB, CI‑M*
24.910 Advanced Topics in Linguistic Analysis, 12, HASS‑S, CI‑M*
24.914 Language Variation and Change, 12, HASS‑S, CI‑M*
One of the following three Philosophy subjects:
24.251 Introduction to Philosophy of Language, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M*
One of the following five Experimental Results subjects:
24.904 Language Acquisition, 12, HASS‑S*
24.905J Laboratory in Psycholinguistics, 12, LAB*
24.906J The Linguistic Study of Bilingualism, 12, HASS‑S, CI‑H*
24.907J Abnormal Language, 12*, HASS-S
24.915 Linguistic Phonetics, 12, HASS‑S*
Philosophy Track 84
24.201 Topics in the History of Philosophy, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M*
24.251 Introduction to the Philosophy of Language, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M*
24.260 Topics in Philosophy, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M*
24.08J Philosophical Issues in Brain Science, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑H
One of the following Knowledge and Reality subjects:
24.111 Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics, 12, HASS‑H
24.112 Space, Time, and Relativity, 12, HASS‑H
24.114J A Philosophical History of Energy, 12, HASS‑H
24.211 Theory of Knowledge, 12, HASS‑H*
24.215 Topics in the Philosophy of Science, 12, HASS‑H*
24.221 Metaphysics, 12, HASS‑H*
24.253 Philosophy of Mathematics, 12, HASS‑H*
24.280 Foundations of Probability, 12, HASS‑H*
9.65 Cognitive Processes, 12, HASS‑S*
24.904 Language Acquisition, 12, HASS‑S*
24.905J Laboratory in Psycholinguistics, 12, LAB*
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
413
P H I L O S O P H Y

A coherent program of three additional subjects from linguistics, philosophy, or a related area.

A N D
Notes

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
414
CC CONCOURSE PROGRAM
CONCOURSE CC.1802 Calculus CC.802 Physics II

SCIENCE SUBJECTS Prereq: Calculus I (GIR); Coreq: CC.A10, CC.010, Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR); Coreq:
or CC.011 CC.A10, CC.010, or CC.011
Chemistry U (Fall) U (Spring)
5-0-7 CALC II 5-0-7 PHYSICS II
CC.5111 Principles of Chemical Science Credit cannot also be received for 18.02, Credit cannot also be received for 8.02, 8.021,
Prereq: None 18.022, 18.023, 18.024, 18.02A, CC.182A, 8.022, ES.802, ES.8022
U (Fall) ES.1802, ES.182A
Equivalent to 8.02; see 8.02 for description.
5-0-7 CHEMISTRY Equivalent to 18.02; see 18.02 for description. Limited to students in Concourse.
Credit cannot also be received for 3.091, 5.111, Limited to students in Concourse. S. Rayyan
5.112, ES.3091, ES.5111, ES.5112 R. Winters
Limited to students in Concourse. CC.1803 Differential Equations CONCOURSE
E. Taylor Prereq: None. Coreq: Calculus II (GIR); CC.A10, HASS SUBJECTS
CC.010 or CC.011
U (Spring) CC.110 Becoming Human: Ancient Perspectives
5-0-7 REST on the Best Life
Mathematics
Credit cannot also be received for 18.03, Prereq: None. Coreq: CC.A10 or CC.010
18.034, 18.036, ES.1803 U (Fall)
CC.181A Calculus
Prereq: Knowledge of differentiation and Equivalent to 18.03; see 18.03 for description. 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
elememtary integration; Coreq: CC.A10 or Limited to students in Concourse. Considers how ancient writers thought about
CC.010 R. Winters the best human life. Students examine the
U (Fall) contrasting views of selected major works by
5-0-7 CALC I authors such as Plato, Aristotle, Thucydides,
Credit cannot also be received for 18.01, Physics Herodotus, Epicurus, Lucretius, and St. Augus-
18.01A, ES.181A tine. Texts are also used as tools for thinking
Equivalent to 18.01A; see 18.01A for descrip- CC.801 Physics I about the goals and purposes of modern life.
tion. Limited to students in Concourse. (Subject meets with CC.8012) Limited to students in Concourse.
R. Winters Prereq: None. Coreq: CC.A10 or CC.010 L. Rabieh
U (Fall)
CC.182A Calculus 5-0-7 PHYSICS I CC.111 Modern Conceptions of Freedom
Prereq: Calculus I (GIR); Coreq: CC.A10, CC.010, Credit cannot also be received for 8.01, 8.011, Prereq: None. Coreq: CC.011
or CC.011 8.012, 8.01L, CC.8012, ES.801, ES.8012 U (Spring)
U (Fall, IAP) 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
5-0-7 CALC II Limited to students in Concourse. Students read early modern political theorists,
Credit cannot also be received for 18.02, S. Rayyan and trace the growth of the value of freedom.
18.02A, ES.182A Examines the modern definition of freedom, and
Equivalent to 18.02A; see 18.02A for descrip- CC.8012 Physics I the obligations that people accept in honoring
toin. Limited to students in Concourse. (Subject meets with CC.801) it. Also investigates how these obligations are
R. Winters Prereq: None. Coreq: CC.A10 or CC.010 captured in the principles of our political as-
U (Fall) sociation. Studies how the centrality of freedom
5-0-7 PHYSICS I plays out in the political thought of such authors
Credit cannot also be received for 8.01, 8.011, as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke and Mon-
8.012, 8.01L, CC.801, ES.801, ES.8012 tesquieu. Students also debate which notions
of freedom inspire and sustain the American
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

experiment by carefully reading the documents
Limited to students in Concourse.
and arguments of the founding of the United
S. Rayyan
States. Limited to students in Concourse.
L. Rabieh, L. Perlman
415 subjects CC.5111 to CC.111

CC.112 Philosophy of Love CONCOURSE SEMINARS CC.UR Undergraduate Research
P R O G R A M

U (Spring) CC.010 Seminar I U (Fall, Spring)
3-0-9 HASS-H (Subject meets with CC.A10) Units arranged [P/D/F]
Explores the nature of love through works of
philosophy, literature, film, poetry, and indi- U (Fall) For students wishing to pursue undergraduate
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
C O N C O U R S E
vidual experience. Investigates the distinction research opportunities in Concourse. Limited to

among eros, philia, and agape. Students discuss Can be repeated for credit students in Concourse.
ideas of love as a feeling, an action, a species of The key academic integration in which philo- Staff
'knowing someone,' or a way to give or take. Au- sophical, historical, and sociological topics are
thors include Plato, Kant, Buber, D. H. Lawrence, connected with modern science. Combination
Rumi, and Aristotle. of outside speakers and Concourse faculty lead CONCOURSE
L. Perlman, L. Rabieh weekly luncheon discussion. Meets with CC.A10 SPECIAL SUBJECTS
(freshman advising seminar).
CC.113 Ancient Greek Philosophy and Staff CC.S10 Special Subject: Concourse
Mathematics Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: None. Coreq: CC.A10 or CC.010 CC.011 Seminar II U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: Permission of instructor Units arranged
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) U (Spring) Can be repeated for credit
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H 2-0-4 [P/D/F] CC.S11 Special Subject: Concourse
Explores the relationship between ancient Greek Can be repeated for credit Prereq: None
philosophy and mathematics. Investigates how U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
The key academic integration in which philo-
ideas of definition, reason, argument and proof, Units arranged
sophical, historical, and sociological topics are
rationality/irrationality, number, quality and Can be repeated for credit
connected with modern science. Combination
quantity, truth, and even the idea of an idea CC.S20, CC.S21 Special Subject: Concourse
of outside speakers and Concourse faculty lead
were shaped by the interplay of philosophic and Prereq: None
weekly luncheon discussion. Limited to students
mathematical inquiry. Examines how discovery U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
in Concourse.
of the incommensurability of magnitudes chal- Units arranged [P/D/F]
Staff
lenged the Greek presumption that the cosmos Can be repeated for credit with permission of
is fully understandable. Explores the influence of instructor
mathematics on ancient Greek ethical theories. CONCOURSE Covers topics not included in the permanent cur-
Authors: Euclid, Plato, Aristotle, Nicomachus, riculum. Preference to students in Concourse.
TEACHING AND RESEARCH
Theon of Smyrna, Bacon, Descartes, Dedekind, Staff
and Newton. Limited to students in Concourse.
CC.200 Concourse Program Undergraduate
L. Perlman
Teaching
CC.116 How to Rule the World: The Promises
and Pitfalls of Politics, War, and Empire
Units arranged
Prereq: None
U (Spring)
4-0-8 HASS-H; CI-H Tutoring, leadership of study and review groups,
seminars and recitations in the Concourse Pro-
Explores the ambitions and constraints of politi-
gram, under the supervision of senior Concourse
cal rule in order to understand how transforma-
staff. Limited to students in Concourse.
tional leaders have (or should have) managed
Staff
both in the service of good government. Employs
normative and empirical methods to assess
CC.210 Independent Study
effective leadership, with particular attention
to trade-offs between justice and security and
to competing notions of justice itself. Includes
case studies and various foundational texts that
address the theme of great political leader-
ship. Drawing on the texts, students discern Opportunity for independent study under regular
different criteria for good rule and assess both supervision by a staff member. Projects require
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
the adequacy of those criteria and whether case prior approval, as well as a written proposal and
studies support them. Preference to Concourse a final report. Limited to students in Concourse.
students. Staff
L. Rabieh
416
COURSE CMS COMPARATIVE MEDIA STUDIES
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS practice communicating design ideas, and CMS.312 Topics in National and Post-National
discuss their own and others work in a construc- Cinema
CMS.100 Introduction to Media Studies tive manner. No prior programming experience (Subject meets with CMS.812)
Prereq: None required. Limited to 15. Prereq: CMS.100 or permission of instructor
U (Fall, Spring) T. L. Taylor U (Spring)
3-3-6 HASS-H; CI-H 3-0-9 HASS-H
CMS.308 The Visual Story: Graphic Novel, Type
Offers an overview of the social, cultural, Studies contemporary films emerging from na-
to Tablet
political, and economic impact of mediated tions such as South Korea, Iran, and Denmark.
communication on modern culture. Combines Explores the importance of cultural settings, the
Prereq: None
critical discussions with experiments working nature of local funding schemes and production
U (Spring)
with different media. Media covered include practices, and deeper stylistic continuities with
3-0-9 HASS-E
radio, television, film, the printed word, and the past. Focuses on one nation's productions
digital technologies. Topics include the nature Focuses on the interactions between graphic (including émigré filmmakers), considering
and function of media, core media institutions, stories and media technologies from the rotary their history, innovations, and meanings in a
and media in transition. Enrollment limited. press of the late 19th century to contemporary world in which the idea of nation is increasingly
Fall: F. Klink touch screens, exploring the changing relations challenged by such factors as immigration, labor
Spring: Staff among narrative expression, reader experi- outsourcing, and multiculturalism. Examines
ence and media form. Working with examples film's relationship with other media forms, such
CMS.300 Introduction to Videogame Theory from Pulitzer's Yellow Kid and McKay's Little as television and social media. Students taking
(Subject meets with CMS.841) Nemo, through the classic comics (from DC graduate version complete additional assign-
Prereq: None superheroes to EC horror) and graphic novels, ments.
U (Fall, Spring) to interactive and non-linear texts (Cognitos H. J. Chung
3-3-6 HASS-H Operation Ajax), examines such elements as
graphic design, interface, and form as well as CMS.313 Silent Film
Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of the circulation and economies of these various (Subject meets with CMS.813)
videogames as texts through an examination of media-based texts. Students taking graduate Prereq: None
their cultural, educational, and social func- version complete additional assignments. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
tions in contemporary settings. Students play J. Paradis, W. Uricchio Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
and analyze videogames while reading current 3-3-6 HASS-H
research and theory from a variety of sources in CMS.309J Transmedia Storytelling: Modern
the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and Examines how the key elements of today's
Science Fiction
industry. Assignments focus on game analysis films—composition, continuity editing, lighting,
in the context of the theories discussed in class. narrative structure—were originally created.
Includes regular reading, writing, and presenta- Studies the history of cinema, from its origins in
Prereq: None
tion exercises. No prior programming experi- the late 19th century to the transition to sound
ence required. Students taking graduate version in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Students
complete additional assignments. Limited to 20. view a range of films (both mainstream and
3-2-7 HASS-A
M. Jakobsson experimental) from all over the world, with a
See description under subject 21W.763J. particular focus on US productions. Emphasis
CMS.301 Introduction to Game Design Methods H. Hendershot on how color, sound, and other developments
Prereq: None paved the way for today's technological in-
U (Spring) CMS.311J Media in Weimar and Nazi Germany novations. Students taking graduate version
5-0-7 HASS-A (Same subject as 21F.055J) complete additional assignments.
Prereq: None H. Hendershot
Provides an introduction to the process of Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
designing games and playful experiences. Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
Familiarizes students with concepts, methods,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
2-2-8 HASS-H; CI-H

techniques and tools used in the design of a
wide variety of games. Focuses on aspects of the See description under subject 21F.055J.
process such as rapid prototyping, play testing, W. Uricchio
and design iteration using a player-centered ap-
proach. Students work in project groups where
they engage with a series of confined exercises,
417 subjects CC.112 to CMS.313

CMS.314J Phantasmal Media: Theory and CMS.336J The Social Documentary: Analysis and CMS.356J Advertising and Media: Comparative
S T U D I E S
Practice Production Perspectives (New)

(Same subject as 21W.753J) (Same subject as 21W.786J) (Same subject as 21F.036J)
(Subject meets with CMS.814) (Subject meets with CMS.836) (Subject meets with 21F.190, CMS.888)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered U (Spring) U (Spring)
M E D I A
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) 3-0-9 HASS-A 3-0-9 HASS-H

3-0-9 HASS-A
See description under subject 21W.786J. See description under subject 21F.036J.
Engages students in theory and practice of V. Bald J. Wang
using computational techniques for develop-
C O M P A R A T I V E
ing expressive digital media works. Surveys CMS.338 Innovation in Documentary: CMS.360 Introduction to Civic Media
approaches to understanding human imagina- Technologies and Techniques (Subject meets with CMS.860)
tive processes, such as constructing concepts, (Subject meets with CMS.838) Prereq: None
metaphors, and narratives, and applies them to Prereq: CMS.100 or permission of instructor U (Spring)
producing and understanding socially, cultur- U (Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-H
ally, and critically meaningful works in digital 3-0-9 HASS-A
Examines civic media in comparative, transna-
media. Readings engage a variety of theoretical
Discusses emerging technologies and tech- tional and historical perspectives. Introduces
perspectives from cognitive linguistics, literary
niques available to media-makers (e.g., various theoretical tools, research approaches,
and cultural theory, semiotics, digital media
location-based technologies, transmedia and project design methods. Students engage
arts, and computer science. Students produce
storytelling, crowdsourcing, and interactivity) with multimedia texts on concepts such as
interactive narratives, games, and related forms
and their implications on the film and television citizen journalism, transmedia activism, media
of software art. Some programming and/or
documentary. Studies the development of these justice, and civic, public, radical, and tactical
interactive web scripting experience (e.g., Flash,
tools and considers the many new directions in media. Case studies explore civic media across
Javascript) is desirable. Students taking the
which they may take the genre. Includes screen- platforms (print, radio, broadcast, internet), con-
graduate version complete a project requiring
ings, meetings with documentary makers, and texts (from local to global, present-day to histori-
more in-depth theoretical engagement.
an experimental component in which students cal), and use (dialogic, contentious, hacktivist).
D. F. Harrell
can explore new approaches to documentary As a final project, students develop a case study
production. Students taking graduate version or project proposal. Students taking the gradu-
CMS.333J Production of Educational Videos:
complete additional assignments. ate version complete additional assignments.
Skills for Communicating Academic and
W. Uricchio Limited to 20.
Professional Content
S. Costanza-Chock
(Same subject as ES.333J)
CMS.350J Topics and Methods in 21st-Century
Prereq: None
Journalism CMS.361 Networked Social Movements: Media
U (Spring)
(Same subject as 21W.737J) and Mobilization
3-1-8 HASS-E; CI-H
(Subject meets with CMS.850) (Subject meets with CMS.861)
See description under subject ES.333J. Prereq: None Prereq: None
D. Custer U (Fall, Spring) U (Spring)
3-0-9 HASS-E 3-0-9 HASS-S
CMS.334J South Asian America: Transnational
Gives a broad understanding of what it means Provides an overview of social movement stud-
Media, Culture, and History
to produce journalism today. Evaluates the ies as a body of theoretical and empirical work,
limitations and strengths of specific types of with an emphasis on understanding the relation-
Prereq: None
media, ranging from New York Times stories to ship between social movements and the media.
Twitter feeds. Provides students with tools to Explores multiple methods of social movement
effectively communicate their own work and investigation, including textual and media
3-0-9 HASS-H
research to non-specialist audiences. Students analysis, surveys, interviews, focus groups,
See description under subject 21W.788J. submit assignments via an online portal, which participant observation, and co-research. Covers
V. Bald mimics the style and substance of an online recent innovations in social movement theory, as
news source. Students taking graduate version well as new data sources and tools for research
CMS.335J Short Attention Span Documentary complete additional assignments. Limited to 18. and analysis. Includes short papers, a literature
(Same subject as 21W.790J) S. Mnookin review, and a final research project. Students
(Subject meets with 21W.890) taking graduate version complete additional
Prereq: None assignments. Limited to 16.
U (Spring) S. Costanza-Chock
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3-0-9 HASS-A
See description under subject 21W.790J.

V. Bald
418
CMS.362 Civic Media Collaborative Design technological innovation and accelerating media CMS.405 Media and Methods: Seeing and
C O U R S E
Studio affect social values and behaviors in the popular Expression
(Subject meets with CMS.862) and global adoption of a media device. Includes Prereq: 21L.011 or CMS.100
Prereq: One subject in CMS or MAS two papers and a research project on aspects of U (Spring)
U (Spring) media history. Students taking graduate version 3-3-6 HASS-H
3-0-9 HASS-S complete additional assignments. Enrollment
CMS
Examines the process of making and sharing
Can be repeated for credit limited.
visual artifacts using a trans-cultural, trans-his-
J. Paradis
Project-based studio focusing on collaborative torical, constructionist approach. Explores the
design of civic media provides a service-learning relationship between perceived reality and the
CMS.400 Media Systems and Texts
opportunity for students interested in working narrative imagination, how an author's choice of
Prereq: One subject in Comparative Media
with community organizations. Multidisciplinary medium and method constrains the work, how
Studies or permission of instructor
teams create civic media projects based on desire is integrated into the structure of a work,
U (Fall)
real-world community needs. Covers co-design and how the cultural/economic opportunity for
3-3-6 HASS-H
methods and best practices to include the user exhibition/distribution affects the realization of
community in iterative stages of project ideation, Explores theoretical, historical and critical a work. Instruction and practice in written and
design, implementation, testing, and evaluation. approaches to the comparative study of media. oral communication provided. Limited to 20.
Students taking graduate version complete ad- Examines media from three perspectives: the D. F. Harrell
ditional assignments. Limited to 16. historical evolution of particular media forms
S. Costanza-Chock (media in transition); the migration of particular CMS.407 Media and Methods: Sound
narratives across different media forms (trans- Prereq: None
CMS.363 Civic Media, Past and Future media texts); and the ways in which media texts U (Spring)
(Subject meets with CMS.873) and systems cross cultural and national bound- 3-0-9 HASS-H
Prereq: None aries (global crossings). Instruction and practice Credit cannot also be received for 21A.505,
U (Fall) in written and oral communication provided. STS.065
Not offered regularly; consult department J. Picker
Explores the ways in which humans experience
3-0-9 HASS-E
the realm of sound and how perceptions and
CMS.403J Media and Methods: Performing
Explores the history and futures of civic media technologies of sound emerge from cultural,
(Same subject as 21M.703J)
and the corresponding vision of citizenship that economic, and historical worlds. Examines how
Prereq: CMS.100, 21L.011, or permission of
civic media facilitates. Topics include orality and environmental, linguistic, and musical sounds
instructor
literacy during the rise of democratic governance are construed cross-culturally. Describes the
in ancient Greece, the affordances and limita- rise of telephony, architectural acoustics, and
tions of new civic media in the 19th and 20th sound recording, and the globalized travel of
3-3-6 HASS-H
centuries, the role of education in promoting these technologies. Addresses questions of
civic media use, the "Gutenberg parenthesis," Seminar examines an array of performance dis- ownership, property, authorship, and copyright
and the emergence of secondary orality in the ciplines from the perspective of the performer. in the age of digital file sharing. Particular
digital age. Uses historical case studies to illus- Explores what it means to read the human body focus on how the sound/noise boundary is
trate the political and economic effects of new as a dynamic medium of expression; how funda- imagined, created and modeled across diverse
civic media; to enhance theoretical and practical mental techniques of the performer shift across sociocultural and scientific contexts. Auditory
understanding of communication, technology, cultural borders and in step with changing social examples—sound art, environmental recordings,
and political action; and to imagine future mod- contexts and historical traditions; and how the music—will be provided and invited. Instruction
els to maximize the opportunities and efficacy expressive tactics of one media platform adapt and practice in written and oral communication
of civic media. Students taking graduate version to the demands of another. Students engage in provided. Limited to 20.
complete additional assignments. close analysis of performance practices, acquir- Staff
E. Schiappa ing a theoretical and historical framework for
thinking about performance across disciplines. CMS.590J Computer Games and Simulations for
CMS.376 History of Media and Technology Complemented by outside readings, video view- Investigation and Education
(Subject meets with CMS.876) ings, short essays, and studio performances, (Same subject as 11.127J)
Prereq: None this course is intended to provide students with (Subject meets with 11.252J, CMS.863J)
U (Spring) an introduction to core concepts in performance Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H studies as they relate more generally to the study U (Spring)
of media. Instruction and practice in written and 3-6-3 HASS-H
Surveys the interrelated histories of communica-
oral communication provided. Limited to 20.
tions media and technological development, See description under subject 11.127J.
J. Scheib
from the emergence of 19th-century forms of E. Klopfer
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
mass print media and telegraphy, to sound

capture and image-based forms (e.g., film, radio,
and television), to the shift from analog to digital
cultures. Examines how new forms of com-
munication exert social, political, and cultural
influences in the global context. Explores how
419 subjects CMS.314J to CMS.590J

CMS.603 Independent Study mass communication fields to inform and inspire media industries and systems with an examina-
S T U D I E S
Prereq: Permission of instructor student research. Examines the strengths, weak- tion of the creative process, development, and
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) nesses, and appropriate use of different data trends that shape content. Includes discussions
Units arranged collection methods. Emphasizes familiarity with with industry leaders in various areas. Students
Can be repeated for credit research philosophy, rules and regulations for taking graduate version complete additional
CMS.604 Independent Study working with human subjects. Analyzes current assignments.
M E D I A
Prereq: Permission of instructor research on digital games and their players to C. Weaver
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) inform understanding of research in practice.
Units arranged [P/D/F] Students theorize and develop a player-focused CMS.611J Creating Video Games
Can be repeated for credit study, collect data, and produce a research (Same subject as 6.073J)
paper analyzing their data over the course of Prereq: CMS.608 or 6.01
Opportunity for individual research in compara-

the term. Students taking the graduate version U (Fall)
tive media studies. Registration subject to prior
complete additional assignments. Limited to 20. 3-3-6 HASS-A
arrangement for subject matter and supervision
T. Harper
by a faculty member. Introduces students to the complexities of
Staff working in small, multidisciplinary teams to de-
CMS.608 Game Design
velop video games. Covers creative design and
CMS.605 Media Internship (New) production methods, stressing design iteration
Prereq: One subject in Comparative Media
Prereq: None and regular testing across all aspects of game
Studies or permission of instructor
U (Fall, Spring) development (design, visual arts, music, fiction,
U (Spring)
Units arranged and programming). Assumes a familiarity with
3-3-6 HASS-A
Can be repeated for credit current video games, and the ability to discuss
Practical instruction in the design and analysis games critically. Previous experience in audio
Part-time internships arranged in Boston and
of non-digital games. Provides students the design, visual arts, or project management
the wider Northeast for students wishing to
texts, tools, references, and historical context recommended. Limited to 24.
develop professional experience in a media
to analyze and compare game designs across a P. Tan, S. Verrilli, O. Macindoe, P. Kaelbling
production organization or industry. Students
variety of genres. In teams, students design, de-
work with a CMS faculty advisor to produce a
velop, and thoroughly test their original games CMS.612J Writing for Videogames
white paper on a research topic of interest based
to better understand the interaction and evolu- (Same subject as 21W.767J)
on their intern experience. Students planning
tion of game rules. Covers various genres and (Subject meets with CMS.866)
to take this subject must contact the instructor
types of games, including sports, game shows, Prereq: None
before the end of the preceding term.
games of chance, card games, schoolyard U (Spring)
Staff
games, board games, and role-playing games. 3-0-9 HASS-A
CMS.606 Media Internship (New) Explores the convergence of fiction, dramatic
additional assignments. Limited to 20.
Prereq: None writing and game design in writing for video-
P. Tan
G (Fall, Spring) games. Addresses the problematic relationship
Units arranged between storytelling and games, from both an
CMS.609J The Word Made Digital
Can be repeated for credit analytical and practical standpoint. Discusses
theory and analysis of pre-existing games.
Part-time internships arranged in Boston and (Subject meets with CMS.846)
Assignments provide students the opportunity
the wider Northeast for students wishing to Prereq: None
to tackle specific writing problems in a creative
develop professional experience in a media U (Spring)
way. Basic programming knowledge and previ-
production organization or industry. Students 3-0-9 HASS-A
ous coursework in game design, videogame
work with a CMS/W faculty advisor to produce a
See description under subject 21W.764J. theory, interactive narrative or play writing is
white paper on a research topic of interest based
N. Montfort useful but not required. Graduate students com-
on their intern experience. Students planning
plete additional assignments. Limited to 15.
to take this subject must contact the instructor
CMS.610 Media Industries and Systems: The C. Fernandez Vara
before the end of the preceding term.
Art, Science and Business of Games
Staff
(Subject meets with CMS.922) CMS.613J Writing for Social Media
Prereq: Two CMS subjects or permission of (Same subject as 21W.751J)
CMS.607 From Gamer to Player: Theory and
instructor Prereq: None
Practice of Player Research
3-0-9 HASS-S 3-0-9 HASS-A
Prereq: CMS.300, CMS.608, or permission of
instructor Examines the interplay of art, science, law, and See description under subject 21W.751J.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Spring) commerce in the production, marketing, distri- Staff

3-0-9 HASS-S bution, and consumption of historic and contem-
porary videogames. Students create prototypes
Focuses on the theories and methods of
and develop marketing programs to illustrate
researching digital game players. Draws on ap-
the challenges of producing videogames in a
proaches from humanities, social science, and
professional context. Combines perspectives on
420
CMS.614J Network Cultures CMS.617 Advanced Game Studio CMS.627 Imagination, Computation, and
C O U R S E
(Same subject as 21W.791J) Prereq: CMS.608 or CMS.611 Expression Studio
(Subject meets with CMS.867) U (Spring) (Subject meets with CMS.827)
Prereq: None 3-3-6 HASS-A Prereq: Permission of instructor
Students join the class in pre-formed teams,
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
CMS
which work under the supervision of experi-
3-0-9 HASS-H 3-0-9 HASS-A
enced mentors to complete a term-long game
Focuses on the social and cultural aspects of creation project. Covers management best
instructor
networked life through internet-related tech- practices for software engineering teams;
nologies (including computers, mobile devices, creative expression as a collaborative project; Aims to help students invent and analyze new
entertainment technologies, and emerging me- developing and evaluating prototypes for forms of computer-based art, gaming, so-
dia forms). Theories and readings focus on the potential viability, and translating them into a cial media, interactive narrative, and related
cultural, social, economic, and political aspects final polished product; planning and running technologies. Students participate in a range of
of internet use and design. Topics include online qualitative testing of design elements; and tar- new and ongoing projects that are designed to
communication and communities, social media, geting and selecting an appropriate audience for hone skills in research, development, design,
gender and race in network spaces, activism testing. Includes regular reviews and critiques and evaluation. Topics vary from year to year;
and hacking, networked publics, remix culture to discuss progress, design, and work plan. examples include cognitive science and artificial
and intellectual property. Students taking the Culminates with public presentation of games. intelligence-based approaches to the arts; social
graduate version complete additional readings Limited to 15. aspects of game design; computing for social
and assignments. P. Tan, S. Verrilli, T. L. Taylor empowerment; and game character, avatar, and
T. L. Taylor online profile design. Students taking graduate
CMS.619J Gender and Media Studies (New) version complete additional assignments.
CMS.615 Games for Social Change (Same subject as WGS.111J) D. F. Harrell
(Subject meets with CMS.815) Prereq: None
Prereq: None U (Fall) CMS.628 Advanced Identity Representation
U (Fall) 3-0-9 HASS-H (Subject meets with CMS.828)
3-0-9 HASS-H Prereq: Permission of instructor
See description under subject WGS.111J.
Examines how various movements have tried K. Surkan
over time to create games that enable players
3-0-9 HASS-A
to enact social change. Students collaborate in CMS.621 Fans and Fan Cultures
teams to design and prototype games for social (Subject meets with CMS.821)
change and civic engagement. In a workshop Prereq: None Studies and develops computational identity
setting, teams develop games and showcase U (Spring) systems for games, social media, virtual worlds,
them at an end-of-term open house. Features 3-0-9 HASS-H and computer-based artwork. An interdisciplin-
guest speakers from academia and industry ary set of readings (cognitive science, computer
Examines media audiences—specifically, fans—
as well as the nonprofit sector and the gaming science, art, and sociology) looks at both the
and the subcultures that evolve around them.
community. Readings explore principals of game underlying technology and the social/cultural
Examines the different historical, contemporary
design and the social history of games. Students aspects of identity. Includes topics such as de-
and transnational understandings of fans. Ex-
taking graduate version complete additional veloping improved characters, avatars, agents,
plores products of fan culture, i.e., clubs, fiction,
assignments. social networking profiles, and online accounts.
"vids," activism, etc. Readings place these prod-
S. Osterweil Engages students in on-going research projects.
ucts within the context of various disciplines.
Explores how social categories are formed in
Students consider the concept of the "aca-fan"
CMS.616J Games and Culture digital media, including gender, class, and
and reflect on their own "fannish" practices.
(Same subject as 21W.768J, WGS.125J) ethnicity, along with everyday social categories
Requires several short papers. Students taking
(Subject meets with CMS.868) (such as those based on personality or shared
Prereq: None media preferences). Experience required in
ments. Limited to 20.
U (Fall) one of the following: computer programming,
Staff
3-0-9 HASS-S graphic design, web development, interaction
design, or social science research methods.
Examines the social, cultural, economic, and
political aspects of digital games. Topics
include the culture of gameplay, gaming styles,
D. F. Harrell
communities, spectatorship and performance,
gender and race within digital gaming, and the
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
politics and economics of production processes,

including co-creation and intellectual property.
ditional readings and assignments.
T. L. Taylor
421 subjects CMS.603 to CMS.628

CMS.631 Systems Visualization CMS.634 Designing Interactions: Media and CMS.S61 Special Subject: Comparative Media
S T U D I E S
(Subject meets with CMS.831) Mobile Technologies Studies

Prereq: None (Subject meets with 4.569J, CMS.834J) Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: None U (Fall)
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) U (Fall) Units arranged
3-0-9 HASS-A 3-3-6 HASS-E Can be repeated for credit
M E D I A

Explores methods of visualizing complex sys- Seminar or lecture on a topic that is not covered
instructor
tems using a range of simple visual metaphors. in the regular curriculum.
Provides an appreciation of the importance of Explores the future of mobile interactions and J. Diaz
whole systems thinking, in contrast to silo- pervasive computing, taking into consideration
based, single component thinking. Presents design, technological, social and business CMS.S62 Special Subject: Comparative Media
powerful visualization methodologies to aspects. Discusses theoretical works on human- Studies
conceive and draw complex systems, be they computer interaction, mobile media and interac- Prereq: Permission of instructor
financial, media, economic, biological, political, tion design, and covers research and design U (Spring)
etc. Focuses on creating visualizations that go methods. Students work in multidisciplinary Units arranged
beyond conveying information to invoke an teams and participate in user-centric design Can be repeated for credit
emotional response, integrating cultural and projects aimed to study, imagine and prototype
Seminar or lecture on a topic that is not covered
historical variables. Techniques include anima- concepts illustrating the future of mobile ap-
in the regular curriculum.
tions developed from hand-drawn illustrations, plications and ubiquitous computing. Students
Staff
data-flow diagrams, and computer-designed taking graduate version complete additional
visual stories. No previous drawing experience assignments. Limited to 12.
CMS.THT Comparative Media Studies Pre-Thesis
required. Work centers on readings, visualiza- F. Casalegno, T. Nagakura
Tutorial
tion exercises, and a final project. Visualizations
can be done in any preferred medium. Students CMS.701 Current Debates in Media
U (Fall, Spring)
taking graduate version complete additional (Subject meets with CMS.901)
1-0-5
assignments. Prereq: CMS.100
Staff U (Spring) Student works with an advisor to define his/
3-0-9 HASS-H her thesis. By the end of the term, student must
CMS.633 Digital Humanities: Topics, have a substantial outline and bibilography for
Addresses important, current debates in media
Techniques, and Technologies thesis and must have selected a three-person
with in-depth discussion of popular perceptions
(Subject meets with CMS.833) thesis committee. Advisor must approve outline
and policy implications. Students use multiple
Prereq: None and bibliography.
perspectives to analyze texts emanating from
U (Spring) Staff
these debates, and present their findings
3-0-9 HASS-H
through discussions and reports. Explores
CMS.THU Undergraduate Thesis in Comparative
Examines theory and practice of using com- emerging topics (e.g., piracy and IP regimes, net
Media Studies
putational methods in the emerging field of neutrality, media effects, social media and social
Prereq: CMS.ThT
digital humanities. Develops an understanding change, and changing literacies) across media
U (Fall, Spring)
of key digital humanities concepts such as data forms and from various historical, transcultural,
Units arranged
representation, digital archives, information and methodological perspectives. Examines the
visualization, and user interaction through the framing of these issues, their ethical and policy
study of contemporary research in conjunction implications, and strategies for repositioning The CMS Undergraduate Thesis is a substantial
with working on real-world projects for scholarly, the debate. Students taking graduate version research project or comparable exercise. A writ-
educational, and public needs. Students create complete additional assignments. ten thesis ranges in length from 35 to 50 pages.
prototypes, write design papers, and conduct Staff Digital projects are assessed on the quality of
user studies. Some programming and design research and argumentation, as well as presen-
experience is helpful but not required. Students CMS.S60 Special Subject: Comparative Media tation, and must include a substantial written
taking graduate version complete additional Studies component. Student gives an oral presentation
assignments. Prereq: Permission of instructor of his/her thesis at the end of the term. Thesis is
J. Paradis, K. Fendt U (Fall, Spring) not required for CMS majors.
Units arranged Staff

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
M. Montpetit
422
CMS.UR Research in Comparative Media Studies films, opera, television drama and digital works. screenplay, moving image, and games. Students
C O U R S E
Prereq: None Emphasizes close reading from a variety of read and write critical essays and collaborate
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) contextual and aesthetic perspectives. Syllabus to produce their own work of science fiction in
Units arranged [P/D/F] varies each year, and may be organized around a roundtable workshop environment. Students
Can be repeated for credit works that have launched new modes and taking graduate version complete additional
CMS.URG Research in Comparative Media genres, works that reflect upon their own media assignments.
CMS
Studies practices, or on stories that migrate from one H. Hendershot
Prereq: None medium to another. At least one of the assigned
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) texts is collaboratively taught, and visiting CMS.812 Topics in National and Post-National
Units arranged lectures and discussions are a regular feature of Cinema
Can be repeated for credit the subject. (Subject meets with CMS.312)
E. Brinkema Prereq: CMS.100 or permission of instructor
G (Spring)
CMS.801 Media in Transition 3-0-9
Staff Studies contemporary films emerging from na-
G (Fall)
tions such as South Korea, Iran, and Denmark.
Explores the importance of cultural settings, the
GRADUATE SUBJECTS Centers on historical eras in which the form and nature of local funding schemes and production
function of media technologies were radically practices, and deeper stylistic continuities with
CMS.790 Media Theories and Methods I transformed. Includes consideration of the the past. Focuses on one nation's productions
Prereq: Permission of instructor "Gutenberg Revolution," the rise of modern (including émigré filmmakers), considering
G (Fall) mass media, and the "digital revolution," among their history, innovations, and meanings in a
3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit other case studies of media transformation and world in which the idea of nation is increasingly
cultural change. Readings in cultural and social challenged by such factors as immigration, labor
An advanced introduction to core theoretical and history and historiographic method. outsourcing, and multiculturalism. Examines
methodological issues in comparative media W. Uricchio film's relationship with other media forms, such
studies. Topics covered typically include the
as television and social media. Students taking
nature of theory, the gathering and evaluation
CMS.808 The Visual Story: Graphic Novel, Type graduate version complete additional assign-
of evidence, the relationship of media to reality,
to Tablet ments.
formal approaches to media analysis, the eth-
(Subject meets with CMS.308) H. J. Chung
nographic documentation of media audiences,
Prereq: None
cultural hierarchy and taste, modes of produc-
G (Spring) CMS.813 Silent Film
tion, models of readership and spectatorship.
3-0-9 (Subject meets with CMS.313)
W. Uricchio
Prereq: None
Focuses on the interactions between graphic
CMS.791 Media Theories and Methods II stories and media technologies from the rotary
Prereq: CMS.790 press of the late 19th century to contemporary
3-3-6
G (Spring) touch screens, exploring the changing relations
3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit among narrative expression, reader experience Examines how the key elements of today's
and media form. Working with examples from films—composition, continuity editing, lighting,
An advanced introduction to core theoretical and Pulitzers Yellow Kid and McKays Little Nemo, narrative structure—were originally created.
methodological issues in comparative media through the classic comics (from DC superheroes Studies the history of cinema, from its origins in
studies. Topics covered typically include glo- to EC horror) and graphic novels to interactive the late 19th century to the transition to sound
balization, propaganda and persuasion, social and non-linear texts (Cognitos Operation Ajax), in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Students
and political effects of media change, political the course examines such elements as graphic view a range of films (both mainstream and
economy and the institutional analysis of media design, interface and form as well as the circula- experimental) from all over the world, with a
ownership, online communities, privacy and tion and economies of these various media- particular focus on US productions. Emphasis
intellectual property, and the role of news and based texts. on how color, sound, and other developments
information within democratic cultures. J. Paradis, W. Uricchio paved the way for today's technological in-
Staff
novations. Students taking graduate version
CMS.809 Transmedia Storytelling: Modern complete additional assignments.
CMS.796 Major Media Texts Science Fiction H. Hendershot
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Subject meets with 21W.763J, CMS.309J)
G (Fall) Prereq: None
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Intensive close study and analysis of historically Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
significant media "texts" that have been con- 3-2-7
sidered landmarks or have sustained extensive Explores transmedia storytelling by investigat-
critical and scholarly discussion. Such texts may ing how science fiction stories are told across
include oral epic, story cycles, plays, novels, different media, such as the short story, the

CMS.814 Phantasmal Media: Theory and graduate version complete additional assign- CMS.830 Studies in Film
S T U D I E S
Practice ments. Limited to 20. (Subject meets with 21L.706)

(Subject meets with 21W.753J, CMS.314J) Staff Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: None G (Fall, Spring)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered CMS.827 Imagination, Computation, and 3-3-6
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Expression Studio Can be repeated for credit
M E D I A
3-0-9 (Subject meets with CMS.627)

Intensive study of films from a particular period
Prereq: None
Engages students in theory and practice of or genre, or films by a single director. Previous
using computational techniques for develop- topics include Technologies of Seeing: Pre-
ing expressive digital media works. Surveys Cinema to Early Cinema, Hollywood/Bollywood,
3-0-9
approaches to understanding human imagina- Film Analysis, and Shakespeare on Film. Stu-
tive processes, such as constructing concepts, dents taking graduate version complete different
instructor
metaphors, and narratives, and applies them to assignments. Limited to 12.
producing and understanding socially, cultur- Aims to help students invent and analyze new Fall: P. Donaldson
ally, and critically meaningful works in digital forms of computer-based art, gaming, so- Spring: E. Brinkema
media. Readings engage a variety of theoretical cial media, interactive narrative, and related
perspectives from cognitive linguistics, literary technologies. Students participate in a range of CMS.831 Systems Visualization
and cultural theory, semiotics, digital media new and ongoing projects that are designed to (Subject meets with CMS.631)
arts, and computer science. Students produce hone skills in research, development, design, Prereq: None
interactive narratives, games, and related forms and evaluation. Topics vary from year to year; Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
of software art. Some programming and/or examples include cognitive science and artificial Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
interactive web scripting experience (e.g., Flash, intelligence-based approaches to the arts; social 3-0-9
Javascript) is desirable. Students taking the aspects of game design; computing for social
Explores methods of visualizing complex sys-
graduate version complete a project requiring empowerment; and game character, avatar, and
tems using a range of simple visual metaphors.
more in-depth theoretical engagement. online profile design. Students taking graduate
Provides an appreciation of the importance of
D. F. Harrell version complete additional assignments.
whole systems thinking, in contrast to silo-
D. F. Harrell
based, single component thinking. Presents
CMS.815 Games for Social Change
powerful visualization methodologies to
(Subject meets with CMS.615) CMS.828 Advanced Identity Representation
conceive and draw complex systems, be they
Prereq: None (Subject meets with CMS.628)
financial, media, economic, biological, political,
G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
etc. Focuses on creating visualizations that go
beyond conveying information to invoke an
Students will collaborate in teams to design and emotional response, integrating cultural and
3-0-9
prototype games for social change and civic en- historical variables. Techniques include anima-
gagement. Run as a workshop in which student tions developed from hand-drawn illustrations,
teams develop their games and showcase them Studies and develops computational identity data-flow diagrams, and computer-designed
at a semester-end open house. Features guest systems for games, social media, virtual worlds, visual stories. No previous drawing experience
speakers from academia and industry as well as and computer-based artwork. An interdisciplin- required. Work centers on readings, visualiza-
the non-profit sector and the gaming community. ary set of readings (cognitive science, computer tion exercises, and a final project. Visualizations
Readings will explore principals of game design, science, art, and sociology) looks at both the can be done in any preferred medium. Students
and the social history of games. Graduate stu- underlying technology and the social/cultural taking graduate version complete additional
dents will complete additional assignments. aspects of identity. Includes topics such as de- assignments.
S. Osterweil veloping improved characters, avatars, agents, Staff
social networking profiles, and online accounts.
CMS.821 Fans and Fan Cultures Engages students in on-going research projects. CMS.833 Digital Humanities: Topics,
(Subject meets with CMS.621) Explores how social categories are formed in Techniques, and Technologies
Prereq: None digital media, including gender, class, and (Subject meets with CMS.633)
G (Spring) ethnicity, along with everyday social categories Prereq: None
3-0-9 (such as those based on personality or shared G (Spring)
media preferences). Experience required in 3-0-9
Examines media audiences—specifically, fans—
one of the following: computer programming,
and the subcultures that evolve around them. Examines theory and practice of using com-
graphic design, web development, interaction
Examines the different historical, contemporary putational methods in the emerging field of
design, or social science research methods.
and transnational understandings of fans. Ex- digital humanities. Develops an understanding
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

plores products of fan culture, i.e., clubs, fiction, of key digital humanities concepts such as data
"vids," activism, etc. Readings place these prod- representation, digital archives, information
D. F. Harrell
ucts within the context of various disciplines. visualization, and user interaction through the
Students consider the concept of the "aca-fan" study of contemporary research in conjunction
and reflect on their own "fannish" practices. with working on real-world projects for scholarly,
Requires several short papers. Students taking educational, and public needs. Students create
424
prototypes, write design papers, and conduct upheaval. Combines screening films about free and analyze videogames while reading current
C O U R S E
user studies. Some programming and design jazz, glam rock, punk, reggae, hip-hop, and research and theory from a variety of sources in
experience is helpful but not required. Students other genres with an examination of critical/ the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and
taking graduate version complete additional scholarly writings to illuminate the connections industry. Assignments focus on game analysis
assignments. between film, popular music, and processes of in the context of the theories discussed in class.
J. Paradis, K. Fendt social change. Students critique each film in Includes regular reading, writing, and presenta-
CMS
terms of the social, political, and cultural world tion exercises. No prior programming experience
CMS.834J Designing Interactions: Media and it documents, and the historical context and required. Students taking graduate version
Mobile Technologies effects of the film's reception. Students taking complete additional assignments. Limited to 20.
(Same subject as 4.569J) graduate version complete additional assign- M. Jakobsson
(Subject meets with CMS.634) ments. Limited to 18.
Prereq: None V. Bald CMS.843 From Gamer to Player: Theory and
G (Fall) Practice of Player Research
3-3-6 CMS.838 Innovation in Documentary: (Subject meets with CMS.607)
Can be repeated for credit with permission of Technologies and Techniques Prereq: CMS.300, CMS.608, or permission of
instructor (Subject meets with CMS.338) instructor
Prereq: CMS.100 or permission of instructor G (Spring)
Explores the future of mobile interactions and
G (Spring) 3-0-9
pervasive computing, taking into consideration
3-0-9
design, technological, social and business Focuses on the theories and methods of
aspects. Discusses theoretical works on human- Discusses emerging technologies and tech- researching digital game players. Draws on ap-
computer interaction, mobile media and interac- niques available to media-makers (e.g., proaches from humanities, social science, and
tion design, and covers research and design location-based technologies, transmedia mass communication fields to inform and inspire
methods. Students work in multidisciplinary storytelling, crowdsourcing, and interactivity) student research. Examines the strengths, weak-
teams and participate in user-centric design and their implications on the film and television nesses, and appropriate use of different data
projects aimed to study, imagine and prototype documentary. Studies the development of these collection methods. Emphasizes familiarity with
concepts illustrating the future of mobile ap- tools and considers the many new directions in research philosophy, rules and regulations for
plications and ubiquitous computing. Students which they may take the genre. Includes screen- working with human subjects. Analyzes current
taking graduate version complete additional ings, meetings with documentary makers, and research on digital games and their players to
assignments. Limited to 12. an experimental component in which students inform understanding of research in practice.
F. Casalegno, T. Nagakura can explore new approaches to documentary Students theorize and develop a player-focused
production. Students taking graduate version study, collect data, and produce a research
CMS.836 The Social Documentary: Analysis and complete additional assignments. paper analyzing their data over the course of
Production W. Uricchio the term. Students taking the graduate version
(Subject meets with 21W.786J, CMS.336J) complete additional assignments. Limited to 20.
Prereq: None CMS.840 Literature and Film T. Harper
G (Spring) (Subject meets with 21L.435)
3-0-9 Prereq: Permission of instructor CMS.845 Interactive Narrative
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered (Subject meets with 21L.489J, 21W.765J)
An introduction to the history of the social
documentary from the 1960s through the
3-3-6 G (Fall)
1980s. Explores how social upheaval and the
shift to smaller, more portable film cameras,
and ultimately hand-held video, converged to Investigates relationships between the two Provides a workshop environment for under-
bring about an upsurge of socially engaged media, including film adaptations as well as standing interactive narrative (print and digital)
documentary film production. Students screen works linked by genre, topic, and style. Explores through critical writing, narrative theory, and
and analyze a series of key films from the period how artworks challenge and cross cultural, creative practice. Covers important multisequen-
and work in groups to produce their own short political, and aesthetic boundaries. Students tial books, hypertexts, and interactive fictions.
documentary using digital video and computer- taking graduate version complete additional Students write critically, and give presentations,
based editing. Limited to 18. assignments. about specific works; write a short multisequen-
V. Bald E. Brinkema tial fiction; and develop a digital narrative
system, which involves significant writing and
CMS.837 Film, Music, and Social Change: CMS.841 Introduction to Videogame Theory either programming or the structuring of text.
Intersections of Media and Society (Subject meets with CMS.300) Programming ability helpful. Graduate students
(Subject meets with 21W.787) Prereq: None complete additional assignments.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: None G (Fall, Spring) N. Montfort

Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of
3-0-9
videogames as texts through an examination of
Examines films from the 1950s onward that doc- their cultural, educational, and social func-
ument music subcultures and moments of social tions in contemporary settings. Students play

CMS.846 The Word Made Digital ate version complete additional assignments. CMS.864 Game Design
S T U D I E S
(Subject meets with 21W.764J, CMS.609J) Limited to 20. (Subject meets with CMS.608)
Prereq: None S. Costanza-Chock Prereq: One subject in Comparative Media
G (Spring) Studies or permission of instructor
3-0-9 CMS.861 Networked Social Movements: Media G (Spring)
and Mobilization 3-3-6
Considers the many uses of text, language, and
M E D I A

writing in creative digital media. Focuses on non- Practical instruction in the design and analysis
Prereq: None
narrative uses of text, such as in information of non-digital games. Provides students the
G (Spring)
display, visual and lyrical settings, and human- texts, tools, references, and historical context
3-0-9
legible computer code. Considers the use of text to analyze and compare game designs across a
within the context of computing and different Provides an overview of social movement stud- variety of genres. In teams, students design, de-
computing platforms. Draws on concepts and ies as a body of theoretical and empirical work, velop, and thoroughly test their original games
approaches from poetics, the material history with an emphasis on understanding the relation- to better understand the interaction and evolu-
of texts, and computer science. Assignments ship between social movements and the media. tion of game rules. Covers various genres and
include individual and group writing projects, Explores multiple methods of social movement types of games, including sports, game shows,
which involve reading and modifying computer investigation, including textual and media games of chance, card games, schoolyard
programs. Previous programming experience analysis, surveys, interviews, focus groups, games, board games, and role-playing games.
and writing coursework helpful. Students taking participant observation, and co-research. Covers Students taking the graduate version complete
the graduate version of this subject (CMS.846) recent innovations in social movement theory, as additional assignments. Limited to 20.
complete additional assignments. Limited to 18. well as new data sources and tools for research P. Tan
N. Montfort and analysis. Includes short papers, a literature
review, and a final research project. Students CMS.866 Writing for Videogames
CMS.850 Topics and Methods in 21st Century taking graduate version complete additional (Subject meets with 21W.767J, CMS.612J)
Journalism assignments. Limited to 16. Prereq: None
(Subject meets with 21W.737J, CMS.350J) S. Costanza-Chock G (Spring)
Prereq: None 3-0-9
G (Fall, Spring) CMS.862 Civic Media Collaborative Design
Explores the convergence of fiction, dramatic
3-0-9 Studio
writing and game design in writing for video-
Gives a broad understanding of what it means games. Addresses the problematic relationship
Prereq: One subject in CMS or MAS
to produce journalism today. Evaluates the between storytelling and games, from both an
G (Spring)
limitations and strengths of specific types of analytical and practical standpoint. Discusses
media, ranging from New York Times stories to theory and analysis of pre-existing games.
Twitter feeds. Provides students with tools to Assignments provide students the opportunity
effectively communicate their own work and Project-based studio focusing on collaborative to tackle specific writing problems in a creative
research to non-specialist audiences. Students design of civic media provides a service-learning way. Basic programming knowledge and previ-
submit assignments via an online portal, which opportunity for students interested in working ous coursework in game design, videogame
mimics the style and substance of an online with community organizations. Multidisciplinary theory, interactive narrative or play writing is
news source. Students taking graduate version teams create civic media projects based on useful but not required. Graduate students com-
complete additional assignments. Limited to 18. real-world community needs. Covers co-design plete additional assignments. Limited to 15.
S. Mnookin methods and best practices to include the user C. Fernandez Vara
community in iterative stages of project ideation,
CMS.860 Introduction to Civic Media design, implementation, testing, and evaluation. CMS.867 Network Cultures
(Subject meets with CMS.360) Students taking graduate version complete ad- (Subject meets with 21W.791J, CMS.614J)
Prereq: None ditional assignments. Limited to 16. Prereq: None
G (Spring) S. Costanza-Chock Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
3-0-9 Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
CMS.863J Computer Games and Simulations for 3-0-9
Examines civic media in comparative, transna-
Investigation and Education
tional and historical perspective. Introduces Focuses on the social and cultural aspects of
various theoretical tools, research approaches, networked life through internet-related tech-
(Subject meets with 11.127J, CMS.590J)
and project design methods. Students engage nologies (including computers, mobile devices,
Prereq: None
with multimedia texts on concepts such as entertainment technologies, and emerging me-
G (Spring)
citizen journalism, transmedia activism, media dia forms). Theories and readings focus on the
3-6-3
justice, and civic, public, radical, and tactical cultural, social, economic, and political aspects
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
media. Case studies explore civic media across See description under subject 11.252J. of internet use and design. Topics include online
platforms (print, radio, broadcast, internet), con- E. Klopfer communication and communities, social media,
texts (from local to global, present-day to histori- gender and race in network spaces, activism
cal), and use (dialogic, contentious, hacktivist). and hacking, networked publics, remix culture
As a final project, students develop a case study and intellectual property. Students taking the
or project proposal. Students taking the gradu-
426
graduate version complete additional readings digital age. Uses historical case studies to illus- CMS.888 Advertising and Media: Comparative
C O U R S E
and assignments. trate the political and economic effects of new Perspectives
T. L. Taylor civic media; to enhance theoretical and practical (Subject meets with 21F.036J, 21F.190,
understanding of communication, technology, CMS.356J)
CMS.868 Games and Culture and political action; and to imagine future mod- Prereq: Permission of instructor
(Subject meets with 21W.768J, CMS.616J, els to maximize the opportunities and efficacy G (Spring)
CMS
WGS.125J) of civic media. Students taking graduate version 3-0-9
Prereq: None complete additional assignments.
Meets with 21F.036 but assignments differ. See
G (Fall) E. Schiappa
description under subject 21F.036.
3-0-9
J. Wang
CMS.874J Visualizing Japan in the Modern
Examines the social, cultural, economic, and
World (New)
political aspects of digital games. Topics CMS.901 Current Debates in Media
(Same subject as 21F.027J)
include the culture of gameplay, gaming styles, (Subject meets with CMS.701)
communities, spectatorship and performance, Prereq: None
Prereq: None
gender and race within digital gaming, and the G (Spring)
politics and economics of production processes, 3-0-9
including co-creation and intellectual property.
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H Addresses important, current debates in media
with in-depth discussion of popular perceptions
ditional readings and assignments. See description under subject 21F.027J.
and policy implications. Students use multiple
T. L. Taylor S. Miyagawa
perspectives to analyze texts emanating from
these debates, and present their findings
CMS.871 Media in Cultural Context CMS.876 History of Media and Technology
through discussions and reports. Explores
(Subject meets with 21L.715) (Subject meets with CMS.376)
emerging topics (e.g., piracy and IP regimes, net
neutrality, media effects, social media and social
G (Fall) G (Spring)
change, and changing literacies) across media
3-0-9 3-0-9
forms and from various historical, transcultural,
Surveys the interrelated histories of communica- and methodological perspectives. Examines the
Seminar uses case studies to examine specific tions media and technological development, framing of these issues, their ethical and policy
media or media configurations and the larger from the emergence of 19th-century forms of implications, and strategies for repositioning
social, cultural, economic, political, or tech- mass print media and telegraphy, to sound the debate. Students taking graduate version
nological contexts within which they operate. capture and image-based forms (e.g., film, radio, complete additional assignments.
Organized around recurring themes in media and television), to the shift from analog to digital M. Szablewicz
history, as well as specific genres, movements, cultures. Examines how new forms of com-
media, or historical moments. Previously taught munication exert social, political, and cultural CMS.915 Understanding Television
topics include Gendered Genres: Horror and influences in the global context. Explores how (Subject meets with 21L.432)
Maternal Melodramas; Comics, Cartoons, and technological innovation and accelerating media Prereq: Permission of instructor
Graphic Storytelling; and Exploring Children's affect social values and behaviors in the popular G (Spring)
Culture. Students taking graduate version and global adoption of a media device. Includes 3-0-9
complete additional assignments. Approved for two papers and a research project on aspects of Can be repeated for credit
credit in Women's and Gender Studies when media history. Students taking graduate version
A cultural approach to television's evolution as a
content meets the requirements for subjects in complete additional assignments.
technology and system of representation. Con-
that program. Limited to 12. J. Paradis
siders television as a system of storytelling and
M. Marks
mythmaking, and as a cultural practice studied
CMS.880 From Print to Digital: Technologies of
from anthropological, literary, and cinematic
CMS.873 Civic Media, Past and Future the Word, 1450–Present
perspectives. Focuses on prime-time commercial
(Subject meets with CMS.363) (Subject meets with 21H.343)
broadcasting, the medium's technological and
economic history, and theoretical perspectives.
Considerable television viewing and readings
Not offered regularly; consult department Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
in media theory and cultural interpretation
3-0-9 3-0-9
are required. Previously taught topics include
Explores the history and futures of civic media Explores the impact of new technology on the re- American Television: A Cultural History. Students
and the corresponding vision of citizenship that cording and distribution of words at three differ- taking graduate version complete additional
civic media facilitates. Topics include orality and ent times: the invention of the printing press ca. assignments.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
literacy during the rise of democratic governance 1450; the adaptation of electricity to communi- D. Thorburn
in ancient Greece, the affordances and limita- cation technology in the 19th century (telegraph,
tions of new civic media in the 19th and 20th telephone, phonograph); and the emergence of
centuries, the role of education in promoting digital media today. Assignments include essays
civic media use, the "Gutenberg parenthesis," and online projects. Students taking graduate
and the emergence of secondary orality in the version complete additional assignments.
Staff

CMS.920 Popular Culture and Narrative taking the graduate version complete different technical skills and a substantial intellectual
S T U D I E S
(Subject meets with 21L.430) assignments. Some background in the study of component.
Prereq: Permission of instructor film and/or music is expected. Staff
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) CMS.993 Teaching in Comparative Media
3-0-9 CMS.935 Documentary Photography and Prereq: Permission of instructor
M E D I A
Can be repeated for credit with permission of Photojournalism: Still Images of a World in G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
instructor Motion Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Subject meets with 21W.749) Can be repeated for credit
Examines relationships between popular culture
and art, focusing on problems of evaluation and For qualified graduate students interested in
G (Spring)
audience, and the uses of different media within teaching. Offers experience in classroom and/
3-0-9
a broader social context. Typically treats a range or tutorial teaching under the supervision of a
of narrative and dramatic works as well as films. Meets with 21W.749, but assignments differ. Comparative Media Studies faculty member.
Previously taught topics include Elements of B. D. Colen Staff
Style; Gender, Sexuality and Popular Narrative.
Students taking graduate version complete CMS.950 Workshop I CMS.994 Independent Study
additional assignments. Approved for credit Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
in Women's and Gender Studies when content G (Fall) G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
meets the requirements for subjects in that 4-2-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged [P/D/F]
program. Can be repeated for credit
Provides an opportunity for direct project devel-
K. Delaney CMS.995 Independent Study
opment experience and emphasizes intellectual
growth as well as the acquisition of technical
CMS.922 Media Industries and Systems: The G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
skills. Students attend regular meetings to
Art, Science and Business of Games Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
present and critique their work and discuss its
(Subject meets with CMS.610) Can be repeated for credit
implications.
J. Paradis Opportunity for individual research in compara-
G (Spring)
tive media studies. Registration subject to prior
3-0-9
CMS.951 Workshop II arrangement for subject matter and supervision
Examines the interplay of art, science, law, and Prereq: CMS.950 by a faculty member.
commerce in the production, marketing, distri- G (Spring) Staff
bution, and consumption of historic and contem- 4-2-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
porary videogames. Students create prototypes CMS.S96 Special Subject: Comparative Media
A continuation of Workshop I. Provides an op-
and develop marketing programs to illustrate Studies
portunity for direct project development experi-
the challenges of producing videogames in a Prereq: Permission of instructor
ence and emphasizes intellectual growth as well
professional context. Combines perspectives on G (Spring)
as the acquisition of technical skills. Students
media industries and systems with an examina- Units arranged
attend regular meetings to present and critique
tion of the creative process, development, and Can be repeated for credit
their work and discuss its implications.
trends that shape content. Includes discussions
Staff Seminar or lecture on a topic that is not covered
with industry leaders in various areas. Students
CMS.990 Colloquium in Comparative Media Staff
assignments.
Prereq: None
C. Weaver
G (Fall, Spring) CMS.S97 Special Subject: Comparative Media
2-0-1 [P/D/F] Studies
CMS.925 Film Music
G (Fall)
Prereq: Permission of instructor Exposes students to the perspectives of schol-
Units arranged
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered ars, activists, mediamakers, policymakers,
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) and industry leaders on cutting edge issues in
3-3-6 media. Registered CMS graduate students only. Seminar or lecture on a topic that is not covered
Staff in the regular curriculum.
Surveys styles and dramatic functions of music
J. Diaz
for silent films of the 1910s-20s, and music in
CMS.992 Portfolio in Comparative Media
sound films from the 1930s to the present. Close
Prereq: CMS.950 or Permission of Instructor
attention given to landmark scores by American
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

and European composers, including Korngold,
Units arranged
Steiner, Rozsa, Prokofiev, Copland, Herrmann,
Rota, Morricone, and Williams. Subsidiary topics Students work individually with an advisor to
include new trends in contemporary film-scor- produce a portfolio project which combines
ing, pop scores, the impact of electronics, and
specialized genres (e.g., animation). Students
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CMS.S98 Special Subject: Comparative Media
C O U R S E
Studies Bachelor of Science in Comparative Media Studies/Course CMS
G (Spring)
Units arranged General Institute Requirements (GIRs) Subjects
CMS
Staff Total GIR Subjects Required for SB Degree 17
CMS.S99 Special Subject: Comparative Media The program includes a Communication Requirement of 4 subjects:
Studies 2 subjects designated as Communication Intensive in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CI‑H); and
G (Spring)
Units arranged Subject names below are followed by credit units, and by prerequisites, if any (corequisites in italics).
Seminar or lecture on a topic that is not covered Tier I
21L.011 The Film Experience, 12, HASS-A, CI‑H
in the regular curriculum. CMS.100 Introduction to Media Studies, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑H
Staff
Tier II (Mid-tier)
Choose one of the following:
CMS.THG Master's Thesis CMS.400 Media Systems and Texts, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M; one subject in CMS or permission of instructor
CMS.403 Media and Methods: Performing, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M; 21L.011, CMS.100, or permission of instructor
CMS.405 Media and Methods: Seeing and Expression, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M; 21L.011 or CMS.100
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) CMS.407 Media and Methods: Sound, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M
Tier III (Capstone)
Can be repeated for credit Choose one of the following:
21L.706 Studies in Film, 12, HASS‑H, CI‑M; 21L.011 and one subject in CMS or Literature; or permission
Completion of a graduate thesis, to be arranged of instructor
with a faculty member, who becomes the thesis CMS.701 Current Debates in Media, 12, HASS-H, CI-M; CMS.100;
supervisor. Required of all CMS students. Restricted Electives 132

Students choose six restricted electives. Qualified students may, with departmental approval, substitute a
Staff
pre-thesis tutorial (CMS.ThT) and thesis (CMS.ThU) for one elective.

Notes
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
429 s u b j e c t s C M S . 9 2 0 t o C M S .T H G
COURSE CSB COMPUTATIONAL AND SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
CSB.100J Topics in Computational and Systems CSB.199 Teaching Experience in Computational

Biology Systems Biology
G (Fall) Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Seminar based on research literature. Papers For qualified graduate students in the CSB grad-
covered are selected to illustrate important uate program interested in teaching. Classroom
problems and varied approaches in the field or laboratory teaching under the supervision of a
of computational and systems biology, and to faculty member.
provide students a framework from which to Staff
evaluate new developments. Preference to first-
year CSB PhD students. CSB.THG Graduate Thesis
C. Burge Prereq: Permission of instructor
CSB.110 Research Rotations in Computational Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and Systems Biology Can be repeated for credit
Program of research leading to the writing of a
G (Fall, Spring)
PhD thesis; to be arranged by the student and
the MIT faculty advisor.
Information: Faculty Advisor
Students carry out research rotations with MIT
faculty members or principal investigators work-
ing in the field of computational and systems
biology. Generally three one-month long rota-
tions are pursued that together span theoretical
and experimental approaches. Open only to CSB
PhD students.
Staff
CSB.190 Research Problems in Computational

and Systems Biology
Directed research in the field of computational

and systems biology. Open only to CSB PhD
students.
Staff
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
430
EC EDGERTON CENTER
The Edgerton Center specializes in experiential dergraduates; open to graduate students with ELECTRONICS AND
learning and offers many interactive subjects in permission of advisor. PROGRAMMING
electronics, high-speed photography, and video J. Hadzima
production. The center is also the home of D-Lab EC.100 Electronics Fabrication and Design I
classes (see EC.700–EC.799). EC.075 Starting Up New Technology-Based Prereq: None
Business Enterprises at MIT U (Fall, Spring; first half of term)
Prereq: None 0-3-0 [P/D/F]
SEMINARS U (Spring)
2-0-4 [P/D/F] Explores the science and art of building elec-
tronic devices. Using soldering techniques, each
EC.050 Recreate Experiments from History:
Seminar participants define and study the student builds the circuit board for a power sup-
Inform the Future from the Past
development stages of new enterprises at MIT, ply from a kit, and installs the circuit into a case.
(Subject meets with EC.090)
from the exciting moment a new idea for a tech In the process, students decide what connectors
Prereq: None
product or service is realized, through to sell- are required, where to place them, and how
ing, customer support, and the next new idea. to incorporate a meter to measure the output
1-3-2 [P/D/F]
Follows the history of successful MIT spin-off voltage. No previous electronics experience
Provides perspective for thinking about the companies with attention to the people (and necessary. Limited to 10.
future through the study of historical physical their ideas) behind the start-up. Students attend A. Caloggero
science and historically significant experiments. MIT technology and science start-up case pre-
Designed to build awareness of the unexpected sentations given by individuals and teams work- EC.101 Electronics Fabrication and Design II
through both observation of the sky and lab ing from zero-stage, and by partners in going Prereq: None
activities that focus on light, electricity, and mo- concerns of historical relevance to the Institute U (Fall, Spring; second half of term)
tion. Labs are complemented by museum and and the economy. Second in a two-part series 0-3-0 [P/D/F]
site visits; readings include accounts by Galileo, (seminars do not have to be taken sequentially;
see EC.074 in fall term). Covers printed circuit board (PCB) technologies
Archimedes, and other historical observers.
J. G. Hadzima that enabled the electronics revolution. Explores
Individual and team assignments provide oppor-
techniques for making circuit boards using com-
tunities to develop skills in observation, explo-
EC.090 Recreate Experiments from History: puter-based design tools. Each student designs
ration, and evaluation. Students must keep an
Inform the Future from the Past and fabricates a PCB, and has the opportunity to
observing notebook and write a reflective paper;
(Subject meets with EC.050) build it into useful circuits. No previous electron-
students taking the graduate version complete
Prereq: None ics experience necessary. Limited to 10.
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) A. Caloggero
J. Bales, E. Cavicchi
1-3-2
EC.110J Introduction to Digital Electronics
EC.074 The Start-up Experience at MIT
Provides perspective for thinking about the (Same subject as 6.072J)
Prereq: None
future through the study of historical physical Prereq: None
U (Fall)
science and historically significant experiments. U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
2-0-4 [P/D/F]
Designed to build awareness of the unexpected 0-3-3 [P/D/F]
Explores some of the critical actions in starting through both observation of the sky and lab
activities that focus on light, electricity, and mo- Design your own circuits for times when off-
up a technology-based business, including
tion. Labs are complemented by museum and the-shelf solutions are not available. Seminar
concept generation, searching prior art and pat-
site visits; readings include accounts by Galileo, begins with assembly of a utility board. Weekly
ents, protecting intellectual property, founders
Archimedes, and other historical observers. labs cover digital logic gates, memory elements,
agreements, forming and building teams, and
Individual and team assignments provide oppor- and finite-state machine design. Seminar
work-life balance. Students review case studies
tunities to develop skills in observation, explo- concludes with a team-based design project.
and complete exercises that develop practicable
ration, and evaluation. Students must keep an Preference given to freshmen. Maximum of 10
knowledge in these areas. Each student keeps
observing notebook and write a reflective paper; students per term, lottery at the first class ses-
an "idea log book," which includes critical as-
sion if oversubscribed .
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
sessments of each case study, to be presented students taking the graduate version complete
additional assignments. J. Bales
at the end of the term. First in a two-part series
(seminars do not have to be taken sequentially; J. Bales, E. Cavicchi
see EC.075 in spring term). Preference to un-
431 subjects CSB.100J to EC.110J

EC.120J Electronics Project Laboratory MEDIA AND PRODUCTION toys that serve clients in the community, and
C E N T E R
(Same subject as 6.070J) work independently with local sponsors and

Prereq: None EC.305 Digital and Darkroom Imaging with experienced mentors on a themed toy de-
U (Fall, Spring) (Subject meets with EC.A305) sign project. Provides opportunity for students
2-2-2 Prereq: None to demonstrate creativity and obtain experience
U (Fall) in advanced aspects of the product development
E D G E R T O N

2-0-4 [P/D/F] process and experience advanced aspects of the
J. Bales
Credit cannot also be received for EC.310 product development process, including design
aesthetics, detailed design, prototyping, user
EC.130 Introduction to Microcontrollers Students use both film and digital photography testing, and design for manufacture. Includes
Prereq: None to develop a creative imaging project of their written, visual, and oral communication.
U (Spring; first half of term) own choice. Develops skills in the use of image D. Wallace
2-2-2 editing software to enhance, select, and com-
bine images that the student has taken. Uses the
Introduces design and implementation of practi-
darkroom to develop film for scanning and for
cal microcontroller systems. Emphasizes practi- C U LT U R E A N D
chemical enlargement. Discusses topics such as
cal application to outside projects. Covers the INTERNATIONAL
the camera, composition, lighting, modes and
essentials of microcontrollers, e.g., inputs and EXPERIENCE
formats, image compression, and halftone and
outputs, analog/digital conversion, program-
dye sublimation printing. Students are expected
ming, closed-loop control, and serial communi- EC.600 Developing Delhi
to produce a duplicate set of black and white
cation. Includes weekly assigned projects and Prereq: None
and/or color prints, along with a writeup and
concludes with a project of the student's design. U (Fall)
digital copy as the project output.
No previous electrical or programming experi- Not offered regularly; consult department
T. Mislick
ence required. Limited to 10. 2-0-4 [P/D/F]
S. Banzaert
EC.310 Creative Imaging Explores the planning, monuments, and
Prereq: None architectural history of Delhi using maps, city
U (Spring) planning documents, readings, films, and slides
IMAGING AND
2-1-6 HASS-E as resources. Fosters a general understand-
VISUALIZATION
Credit cannot also be received for EC.305, ing of cities and urban form through site visits
EC.A305 to Boston and Cambridge, as well as by each
EC.210 Visualization for Mathematics, Science,
student leading a discussion and presenting
and Technology Education Focuses on film and digital photography.
on a city that they know well. Upon successful
Prereq: None Develops skill in the use of chemical darkrooms,
completion of the seminar, students are eligible
U (Spring) scanners, digital printers and cameras to create
to participate in an optional travel experience to
3-2-7 striking still images capable of evoking strong
India during IAP for an additional fee; financial
emotional and intellectual responses from a
Introduces principles and techniques for visual assistance available based on need. Meets with
viewer. Emphasizes the interplay between clas-
communication of educational concepts in math- EC.A600 (freshman advising seminar).
sical chemical and digital techniques and how
ematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. D. Nijhawan
they can be used to control the use of lighting,
Students complete interactive assignments and
color, depth, and composition in an image. Stu-
class activities in visual arts media, such as pho-
dents present their intermediate assignments
tography, illustration, stop-motion and computer
to the class for critical discussion; at the end D-LAB
animation, and web graphics. A final project
of the term, they submit a substantive project
in a visual arts medium of the student's choice EC.700 D-Lab: Field Study
presenting their own creative images for critique
must meet professional aesthetic standards Prereq: One D-Lab subject, permission of
and evaluation.
for visualization; it must also be applicable for instructor
T. Mislick, J. K. Vandiver
teaching and learning concepts in mathematics, U (IAP)
science, or engineering in a formal or informal Units arranged
setting. Coursework requires use of production Can be repeated for credit
equipment (e.g., photo and video cameras) and
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
software tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Provides the opportunity to gain direct fieldwork
EC.430 Advanced Toy Product Design experience in a global context. Subject spans
Studio, and Maya) at the New Media Center.
Prereq: 2.00B or permission of instructor three-four weeks in which students continue
Limited to 18.
U (Fall, Spring) work from a prior D-Lab subject. Students work
V. Ivanova
Not offered regularly; consult department directly with international community partners to
3-5-1 find solutions to real world problems, focusing
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
on one or more issues in education, design, or

A continuation of 2.00B that provides students
public service. Group presentations and written
with an opportunity for design projects in areas
reflection required.
of entertainment and play, as well as opportuni-
A. B. Smith
ties in creative product design and community
service. Students further develop ideas for new
432
EC.701J D-Lab: Development EC.711 D-Lab: Energy EC.714 D-Lab: Biodiversity
EC
(Same subject as 11.025J) (Subject meets with EC.791) Prereq: None
(Subject meets with 11.472J, EC.781J) Prereq: None U (Spring)
Prereq: None U (Spring) 2-2-5
U (Fall) 3-3-6
Multidisciplinary exploration of the dynamic
3-2-7 HASS-S
Provides a project-based approach that engages nexus between global biodiversity and human
Issues in international development, appropri- students in understanding and addressing the well-being. Includes guest lectures and expe-
ate technology and project implementation applications of alternative energy technology in riential activities and projects. Covers topics
addressed through lectures, case studies, guest developing countries. Focuses on compact, ro- such as reforestation, nutrient cycles, poaching,
speakers and laboratory exercises. Students bust, low-cost systems for generating electrical complexity, climate change, fair trade, eco-
form project teams to partner with community power. Includes projects such as micro-hydro, tourism, and governance. Provides opportunities
organizations in developing countries, and solar, or wind turbine generators along with to develop and practice skills in cross-cultural
formulate plans for an optional IAP site visit. theoretical analysis, design, prototype construc- engagement, negotiation, ecological measure-
(Previous field sites include Ghana, Brazil, tion, evaluation and implementation. Students ment, permaculture, and sustainable technol-
Honduras and India.) Recitation sections focus will have the opportunity for an optional spring ogy design. Students collaborate remotely with
on specific project implementation, and include break site visit to identify and implement proj- community partners on projects in which they
cultural, social, political, environmental and ects. Students taking graduate version complete identify community concerns and design poten-
economic overviews of the target countries as additional assignments. Enrollment limited by tial solutions. Opportunities for summer travel
well as an introduction to the local languages. lottery; must attend first class session. to partner communities. Enrollment limited by
Enrollment limited by lottery; must attend first Staff lottery; must attend first class session.
class session. A. B. Smith, J. Huang, A. Phillips, E. Reynolds
A. B. Smith, B. Sanyal EC.712 D-Lab: Information and Communication
Technologies for Development (ICT) EC.715 D-Lab: Disseminating Water/
EC.702J Cross-Cultural Investigations: (Subject meets with EC.782) Environment, Sanitation, and Hygiene
Technology and Development Prereq: None Innovations for the Common Good
(Same subject as 21A.801J, STS.071J) U (Fall) (Subject meets with 11.474)
(Subject meets with EC.792J, 21A.839J, 2-2-8 Prereq: None
STS.481J) U (Spring)
Explores the use of information and communica-
Prereq: None 3-0-6
tion technologies (ICT) to address specific needs
in developing countries. Establishes knowledge Focuses on disseminating Water, Sanitation and
and engineering skills needed to successfully Hygiene (WASH) or water/environment innova-
3-0-9 HASS-S
deploy an ICT project, with a focus on appropri- tions in developing countries and underserved
See description under subject 21A.801J. ateness, transferability, and long-term sustain- communities worldwide. Structured around
C. Walley ability. The first half of term presents an intro- field-based learning, case studies, lectures and
duction to communication hardware, including videos in which teams propose an idea and are
EC.710 D-Lab: Health Technologies for the antenna design, RFID, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and mentored through the process of bringing that
Developing World low-power sensors. Second half covers develop- innovation to fruition. Emphasizes core WASH
Prereq: Permission of instructor ment of mobile phone applications and server and water/environment principles, culture-spe-
U (Spring) communications, as well as system architecture cific solutions, tools for start-ups, appropriate
3-0-6 for data collection and mapping. Students work and sustainable technologies, behavior change,
in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with social marketing, building partnerships, and
Provides a multi-disciplinary approach to global
local community partners. Culminates in a final the theory and practice of innovation diffusion.
health technology design through lectures and
project to be deployed in the field. Students tak- Term project entails entering the IDEAS or other
a major team project based on fieldwork, which
ing graduate version complete additional assign- competition(s) while implementing a WASH or
involves partnering with community health
ment related to the term project. water/environment innovation in a specific lo-
professionals in Nicaragua. Explores the current
R. Fletcher, A. Smith cale. Guest lectures on specific real-world WASH
state of global health challenges and teaches
and water/environment projects which have
students how to design medical technologies
EC.713J D-Lab Schools: Building Technology been disseminated by MIT faculty, students,
that address those problems using interactive
Laboratory alumni, and others. Students taking gradu-
laboratory modules. Culminates in the creation
(Same subject as 4.411J) ate version complete additional assignments.
of a product design solution to address the chal-
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR) Limited to 30.
lenges observed in the field. Travel to Nicaragua
U (Fall) S. E. Murcott
during spring break includes additional fee;
2-3-7 Institute LAB
consult instructor for details. Students may be
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
able to arrange summer research opportunities See description under subject 4.411J.
based on coursework experience. Enrollment L. K. Norford
limited.
J. Gomez-Marquez
433 subjects EC.120J to EC.715

EC.716 D-Lab: Waste Topics covered include design for affordability, EC.723 D-Lab: Cycle Ventures
C E N T E R
(Subject meets with EC.786) manufacture, sustainability, and strategies for Prereq: None
Prereq: None working effectively with community partners Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
U (Fall) and customers. Students may continue projects Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
3-2-4 begun in SP.721. Enrollment limited by lottery; 1-2-3 [P/D/F]
must attend first class session.
E D G E R T O N
Provides a multidisciplinary approach to manag- Explores bicycle technology as a way to provide

A. B. Smith, V. Grau-Serrat
ing waste in low- and middle-income countries human power for an array of purposes in un-
with strategies that diminish greenhouse gas derserved communities. Presents an historical
EC.721 Wheelchair Design in Developing
emissions and provide enterprise opportunities perspective on bicycle technology via lectures,
Countries
for marginalized populations. Studies waste guest speakers, and laboratory exercises.
Prereq: None
management strategies in cities in Africa, India, Students work as a group on a joint design and
U (Spring)
and Latin America; examines case studies of fabrication project; they then form project teams
2-2-5
collection, recycling, and waste-to-energy busi- to take on design challenges from community
nesses developed in low-income settings; and Improve wheelchair technology in develop- organizations that work with bicycle-based
researches public policy that supports sustaining countries by applying sound engineering technologies around the world. Optional January
able, integrated, solid waste management practices to create appropriate devices. Lectures travel to partner communities. Limited to 16.
systems. Student teams develop waste manage- focus on wheelchair usage, social stigmas, and G. Jones
ment strategies that culminate in a two-week manufacturing constraints. Includes lectures by
IAP trip to Nicaragua where students will work third-world community partners, US wheelchair EC.729 D-Lab: Design for Scale
with a local NGO and the municipality to assist organizations, and MIT faculty. Multidisciplinary Prereq: EC.720 or permission of instructor
in the implementation of waste management student teams conduct term-long wheelchair U (Fall)
initiatives. Includes guest speakers and field projects relating to hardware design, manufac- 3-2-7
trips. Students taking graduate version complete turing optimization, biomechanics modeling,
Focuses on product development of technolo-
additional assignments. and business plan development. Funded op-
gies for people in less industrialized markets.
E. McDonald portunities are available for travel to implement
Students work in interdisciplinary teams to de-
class projects at wheelchair workshops in the
velop previously established prototypes or tech-
EC.717 D-Lab: Education field.
nologies towards manufacturing-ready product
Prereq: None A. B. Smith, M. Bollini
designs. Topics are presented within the context
U (Spring)
of the developing world and include technology
4-0-8 EC.722 Prosthetics for the Developing World
feasibility and scalability assessment; value
Prereq: None
Explores education in the international develop- chain analysis; product specification; design for
U (Spring)
ment context and how modern best practices affordability, manufacturability, usability, and
2-2-5
can be applied to overcome challenges, such as desirability; and product testing and manufac-
limited resources, language barriers, large class Introduces the fundamentals of human walking. turing at various scales. Lessons are experiential
sizes, and entrenched pedagogy. Through an Provides an overview of different types of gait and case study-based; taught by instructors with
overview of core teaching skills emphasizing ex- disabilities and the available technologies that field experience and by industry experts from
periential and project-based learning, provides address them. Presents patient perspective as product development consulting firms and the
the necessary background to nurture creativity well as current areas of research. Topics focus consumer electronics industry.
in youth and develop interactive lessons around on lower-limb disabilities, such as polio and E. Reynolds
science, technology, engineering, and math. above- and below-knee amputation. Covers both
Students draft and deliver lessons, receive feed- developed and developing world techniques for EC.731J Development Ventures
back from peers and mentors, and then practice overcoming these disabilities. Includes a term (Same subject as 15.375J, MAS.665J)
teaching in local Boston-area schools. Opportu- project in which teams of 3 to 5 students manu- Prereq: Permission of instructor
nity to teach abroad over summer. Limited to 20. facture a prototype. Teams meet outside of class G (Fall)
A. B. Smith and work with a TA (project mentor) to research, 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
design, prototype, and test a solution. Projects
EC.720J D-Lab: Design focus on low-cost orthotic and prosthetic knee
A. Pentland, J. Bonsen
(Same subject as 2.722J) designs for the developing world, as specified by
Prereq: 2.670 or permission of instructor partner organizations in India and Guatemala.
EC.733J D-Lab: Supply Chains
U (Spring) A. B. Smith
3-0-9
Prereq: None
Addresses problems faced by underserved U (Fall)
communities with a focus on design, experimen- 2-2-5
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
tation, and prototyping processes. Particular

attention placed on constraints faced when
S. C. Graves
designing for developing countries. Multidis-
ciplinary teams work on long-term projects in
collaboration with community partners, field
practitioners, and experts in relevant fields.
434
EC.743 An Introduction to Green Woodworking local community partners. Culminates in a final EC.792J Cross-Cultural Investigations:
EC
Prereq: None project to be deployed in the field. Students tak- Technology and Development
U (Spring) ing graduate version complete additional assign- (Same subject as 21A.839J, STS.481J)
1-3-2 [P/D/F] ment related to the term project. (Subject meets with EC.702J, 21A.801J,
R. Fletcher, A. Smith STS.071J)
Students with little or no previous woodwork-
Prereq: None
ing experience design and build a post and
EC.786 D-Lab: Waste Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
rung stool. Starting with a green (not dried) oak
(Subject meets with EC.716) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
log and using only hand tools, students learn
Prereq: None 3-0-9
material properties and tool capabilities in the
G (Fall)
historical context of a 17th-century New England See description under subject 21A.839J.
3-2-4
woodworker. Provides the experience of creating C. Walley
a functional stool from basic raw materials as Provides a multidisciplinary approach to manag-
well as insight on life and work in 17th-century ing waste in low- and middle-income countries
New England. with strategies that diminish greenhouse gas T E A C H I N G , U R O P,
K. Stone emissions and provide enterprise opportunities INDEPENDENT STUDY
for marginalized populations. Studies waste
EC.781J D-Lab: Development management strategies in cities in Africa, India, EC.900 Independent Study
(Same subject as 11.472J) and Latin America; examines case studies of Prereq: None
(Subject meets with 11.025J, EC.701J) collection, recycling, and waste-to-energy busi- U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Prereq: None nesses developed in low-income settings; and Units arranged [P/D/F]
G (Fall) researches public policy that supports sustain- Can be repeated for credit
3-2-7 able, integrated, solid waste management
systems. Student teams develop waste manage- Opportunity for independent study under regular
Issues in international development, appropri- supervision by a staff member. Projects require
ment strategies that culminate in a two-week
ate technology and project implementation prior approval, as well as a written proposal and
IAP trip to Nicaragua where students will work
addressed through lectures, case studies, guest final report.
with a local NGO and the municipality to assist
speakers and laboratory exercises. Students Staff
in the implementation of waste management
form project teams to partner with community
initiatives. Includes guest speakers and field
organizations in developing countries, and EC.910 Edgerton Center Undergraduate Teaching
trips. Students taking graduate version complete
formulate plans for an optional IAP site visit. Prereq: None
(Previous field sites include Ghana, Brazil, U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
E. McDonald
Honduras and India.) Recitation sections focus Units arranged [P/D/F]
on specific project implementation, and include Can be repeated for credit
EC.791 D-Lab: Energy
cultural, social, political, environmental and
(Subject meets with EC.711) An opportunity for undergraduates to participate
economic overviews of the target countries as
Prereq: None in teaching and tutoring Center subjects and
well as an introduction to the local languages.
G (Spring) seminars. Students develop one-on-one teach-
Enrollment limited by lottery; must attend first
3-3-6 ing skills under the supervision of an Edgerton
class session.
A. B. Smith, B. Sanyal Provides a project-based approach that engages Center instructor.
students in understanding and addressing the J. K. Vandiver
EC.782 D-Lab: Information and Communication applications of alternative energy technology in
Technologies for Development (ICT) developing countries. Focuses on compact, ro- EC.980 Edgerton Center Independent Study—
(Subject meets with EC.712) bust, low-cost systems for generating electrical Graduate
Prereq: None power. Includes projects such as micro-hydro, Prereq: None
G (Fall) solar, or wind turbine generators along with G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
2-2-8 theoretical analysis, design, prototype construc- Units arranged
tion, evaluation and implementation. Students Can be repeated for credit
Explores the use of information and communica-
will have the opportunity for an optional spring Opportunity for independent study under regular
tion technologies (ICT) to address specific needs
break site visit to identify and implement proj- supervision by a staff member. Projects require
in developing countries. Establishes knowledge
ects. Students taking graduate version complete prior approval, as well as a written proposal and
and engineering skills needed to successfully
additional assignments. Enrollment limited by final report.
deploy an ICT project, with a focus on appropri-
lottery; must attend first class session. J. K. Vandiver
ateness, transferability, and long-term sustain-
Staff
ability. The first half of term presents an intro-
duction to communication hardware, including
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
antenna design, RFID, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and

low-power sensors. Second half covers develop-
ment of mobile phone applications and server
communications, as well as system architecture
for data collection and mapping. Students work
in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with
435 subjects EC.716 to EC.980

EC.990 Edgerton Center Graduate Teaching SPECIAL SUBJECTS
C E N T E R
Prereq: None
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) EC.S00–EC.S05 Special Subject at the Edgerton
Units arranged [P/D/F] Center
E D G E R T O N
An opportunity for graduate students to partici-

pate in teaching and tutoring Edgerton Center Not offered regularly; consult department
subjects and seminars. Permission of Edgerton Units arranged [P/D/F]
Center staff required. Can be repeated for credit
Staff EC.S06–EC.S10 Special Subject at the Edgerton
Center
Prereq: None
EC.UR Undergraduate Research
Prereq: None
Units arranged
EC.S11 Special Subject at the Edgerton Center
EC.URG Undergraduate Research
Prereq: None
Prereq: None
Units arranged
Units arranged
Seminar combining lectures and lab run by stu-
dents and academic staff at the Edgerton Center.
Edgerton Center.
Students explore specialized electronics, robot-
J. K. Vandiver
ics, 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 term, covering a different
topic each time. Students can take one or all of
the seminars.
J. K. Vandiver
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
436
ES EXPERIMENTAL STUDY GROUP
ESG SCIENCE SUBJECTS ES.5111 Principles of Chemical Science ES.1803 Differential Equations
Prereq: None Prereq: None. Coreq: Calculus II (GIR)
U (Spring) U (Fall, Spring)
Biology 5-0-7 CHEMISTRY 5-0-7 REST
Credit cannot also be received for 3.091, 5.111, Credit cannot also be received for 18.03,
ES.7012 Introductory Biology 5.112, CC.5111, ES.3091, ES.5112 18.034, 18.036, CC.1803
Prereq: None Equivalent to 5.111; see 5.111 for description. Equivalent to 18.03; see 18.03 for description.
U (Fall) Instruction provided through small, interactive Instruction provided through small, interactive
5-0-7 BIOLOGY classes taught by ESG staff. Limited to students classes. Limited to students in ESG.
Credit cannot also be received for 7.012, 7.013, in ESG. J. Orloff
7.014, 7.015, 7.016, ES.7013 P. Christie
Equivalent to 7.012; see 7.012 for description. ES.181A Calculus
Instruction provided through small, interactive ES.5112 Principles of Chemical Science Prereq: Knowledge of differentiation and
classes. Limited to students in ESG. Prereq: None elementary integration
P. Christie U (Fall) U (Fall)
5-0-7 CHEMISTRY 5-0-7 CALC I
ES.7013 Introductory Biology Credit cannot also be received for 3.091, 5.111, Credit cannot also be received for 18.01,
Prereq: None 5.112, CC.5111, ES.3091, ES.5111 18.01A, CC.181A
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Equivalent to 5.112; see 5.112 for description. Equivalent to 18.01A; see 18.01A for descrip-
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Instruction provided through small, interactive tion. Instruction provided through small, inter-
5-0-7 BIOLOGY classes taught by ESG staff. Limited to students active classes. Limited to students in ESG.
Credit cannot also be received for 7.012, 7.013, in ESG. J. Orloff
7.014, 7.015, 7.016, ES.7012 P. Christie
Equivalent to 7.013; see 7.013 for description. ES.182A Calculus
Instruction provided through small, interactive Prereq: Calculus I (GIR)
classes. Limited to students in ESG. Mathematics U (Fall, IAP)
P. Christie 5-0-7 CALC II
ES.1801 Calculus Credit cannot also be received for 18.02,
Prereq: None 18.02A, CC.182A
Chemistry U (Fall)
Equivalent to 18.02A; see 18.02A for descrip-
5-0-7 CALC I
tion. Instruction provided through small, inter-
ES.3091 Introduction to Solid-State Chemistry Credit cannot also be received for 18.01,
active classes. Limited to students in ESG.
(Subject meets with 3.091) 18.014, 18.01A, CC.181A, ES.181A
J. Orloff
Prereq: None Equivalent to 18.01; see 18.01 for description.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Instruction provided through small, interactive
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) classes. Limited to students in ESG. Physics
5-0-7 CHEMISTRY G. Stoy
Credit cannot also be received for 5.111, 5.112, ES.801 Physics I
CC.5111, ES.5111, ES.5112 ES.1802 Calculus Prereq: None
Equivalent to 3.091; see 3.091 for description. Prereq: Calculus I (GIR) U (Fall)
Students attend regular 3.091 lectures and U (Fall, Spring) 5-0-7 PHYSICS I
are assigned to recitations taught by ESG staff. 5-0-7 CALC II Credit cannot also be received for 8.01, 8.011,
Limited to students in ESG. Credit cannot also be received for 18.02, 8.012, 8.01L, CC.801, CC.8012, ES.8012
P. Christie 18.022, 18.023, 18.024, 18.02A, CC.1802,
CC.182A, ES.182A
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Instruction provided through small, interactive

Equivalent to 18.02; see 18.02 for description. classes. Limited to students in ESG.
Instruction provided through small, interactive A. Barrantes
classes. Limited to students in ESG.
G. Stoy
437 subjects EC.990 to ES.801

ES.8012 Physics I communicate their MIT expertise to communities ESG TEACHING AND
G R O U P
Prereq: None of learners and generally to reach broad audi- RESEARCH

U (Fall) ences with quality, accessible online content.
5-0-7 PHYSICS I Preference to students in ESG. ES.200 ESG Undergraduate Teaching
Credit cannot also be received for 8.01, 8.011, D. Custer, G. Ramsay Prereq: Permission of instructor
S T U D Y
8.012, 8.01L, CC.801, CC.8012, ES.801 U (Fall, Spring)

ES.729J Engineering Communication in Context Units arranged [P/D/F]
(ES.033) Can be repeated for credit
Also covers connections to astrophysics; stu-
dents complete individual and group projects. An opportunity to assist in the teaching of sub-
Prereq: None
E X P E R I M E N T A L
Limited to students in ESG. jects in ESG in biology, chemistry, humanities

U (Fall)
P. Rebusco and social sciences, mathematics, and physics.
3-1-8 HASS-E; CI-H
Student instructors may be involved in grading,
ES.802 Physics II Introduces writing, graphics, meetings, reading, running problemsolving sessions, or teaching
Prereq: Physics I (GIR), Calculus I (GIR) oral presentation, collaboration, and design as classes depending on experience and interest.
U (Spring) tools for product development. Students work Qualified students may also develop and teach
5-0-7 PHYSICS II in teams to conceive, design, prototype, and undergraduate seminars under the supervi-
Credit cannot also be received for 8.02, 8.021, evaluate energy-related mechanical engineering sion of an appropriate faculty or staff member.
8.022, CC.802, ES.8022 products. Instruction focuses on communication Student instructors meet weekly with staff to
tasks that are integral to the design process, discuss their teaching and cover a variety of
including design notebooks, email, informal topics related to effective teaching techniques.
Instruction done through small, interactive
and formal presentations, meeting etiquette, Limited to students in ESG.
classes. Limited to students in ESG.
literature searches, white papers, proposals, P. Christie, G. Ramsay, G. Stoy
A. Barrantes
and reports. Other assignments address the
cultural situation of engineers and engineering ES.210 ESG Independent Study
ES.8022 Physics II
in the world at large. Limited to 18; preference Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: Physics I (GIR); Coreq: Calculus II (GIR)
to ESG students. U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
U (Fall, Spring)
D. Custer Units arranged [P/D/F]
5-0-7 PHYSICS II
Credit cannot also be received for 8.02, 8.021, Can be repeated for credit
8.022, CC.802, ES.802 Opportunity for independent study under regular
ESG SEMINARS
Equivalent to 8.022; see 8.022 for descrip- supervision by a staff member. Projects require
tion. Students complete individual and group prior approval, as well as a written proposal and
ES.010 Chemistry of Sports: Understanding How
projects; content for the last week of the term is a final report. Limited to students in ESG.
Exercise Affects Your Body
decided by students. Limited to students in ESG. L. Royden
Prereq: None
P. Rebusco U (Spring)
ES.UR Undergraduate Research in ESG
2-1-3 [P/D/F]
Prereq: None
Students apply chemistry knowledge to physical U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
ESG WRITING PROGRAM
fitness through the study of three sports: swim- Units arranged [P/D/F]
ming, cycling, and running. Classroom compo- Can be repeated for credit
ES.333J Production of Educational Videos: Skills
nent focuses on nutrition, exercise, anatomy,
for Communicating Academic and Professional For students wishing to pursue undergradu-
physiology, and the chemistry of supplements
Content ate research opportunities in the Experimental
and sports equipment. Laboratory component
(Same subject as CMS.333J) Study Group. Limited to students in ESG.
focuses on training for and completion of triath-
Prereq: None L. Royden
lon competition. Students may earn up to 2 PE
U (Spring)
points during the term by attending supervised
3-1-8 HASS-E; CI-H
triathlon training workouts. Preference to stu-
Develops communication and media skills dents in ESG. ESG SPECIAL SUBJECTS
through the production of educational videos. P. Christie, S. Lyons
Students conceive, plan, script, shoot and edit ES.S10 Special Seminar in Science
video content to teach elements of MIT's cur- ES.011 Kitchen Chemistry Prereq: None
riculum. Each student creates a series of short Prereq: None U (Fall)
videos that concisely explains and contextualiz- U (Spring) Units arranged [P/D/F]
es specific problems of importance to disciplines 2-1-3 [P/D/F] Can be repeated for credit with permission of
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
at MIT, especially physics, math, chemistry, instructor

An experimental and "hands-on" approach to
biology, or the humanities. The resulting videos Covers topics not included in the permanent
applied chemistry in cooking. Students perform
present these problems through compelling curriculum. May not be used for GIR credit. Topic
experiments to illustrate chemical principles,
use of illustrations, demonstrations, anima- for Fall 2014: Drugs and the Brain. Preference to
such as extraction, denaturation, and phase
tions, and commentary, all from the student's students in ESG.
changes. Preference to students in ESG.
perspective. Empowers students specifically to Z. Fallows
P. Christie
438
ES.S11 Special Seminar in Science ES.S40 Special Seminar in the Humanities ES.S61 Special Seminar in Social Science
ES
U (Fall) U (Spring) U (Spring)
Units arranged [P/D/F] Not offered regularly; consult department Not offered regularly; consult department
Can be repeated for credit with permission of Units arranged [P/D/F] Units arranged [P/D/F]
instructor Can be repeated for credit with permission of Can be repeated for credit with permission of
instructor instructor
Covers topics not included in the permanent cur-
riculum. May not be used for GIR credit. Topic for Covers topics not included in the permanent Covers topics not included in the permanent
Fall 2014: There is more to physics than Newton. curriculum. May not be used for GIR credit. curriculum. May not be used for GIR credit.
Preference to students in ESG. Preference to students in ESG. Preference to students in ESG.
A. Barrantes Staff Staff
ES.S20 Special Seminar in Mathematics ES.S41 Special Seminar in the Humanities ES.S70 Special Seminar in Interdisciplinary
Prereq: None Prereq: None Studies
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) U (Spring) Prereq: None
Not offered regularly; consult department Not offered regularly; consult department U (Spring)
Units arranged [P/D/F] Units arranged [P/D/F] Not offered regularly; consult department
Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit with permission of Units arranged [P/D/F]
ES.S21 Special Seminar in Mathematics instructor Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: None ES.S71 Special Seminar in Interdisciplinary
Covers topics not included in the permanent
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Studies
curriculum. May not be used for GIR credit.
Not offered regularly; consult department Prereq: None
Preference to students in ESG.
Units arranged [P/D/F] U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Staff
Can be repeated for credit with permission of Not offered regularly; consult department
instructor Units arranged [P/D/F]
ES.S50 Special Seminar in the Arts
Covers topics not included in the permanent Prereq: None
instructor
curriculum. May not be used for GIR credit. U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Preference to students in ESG. Not offered regularly; consult department Covers topics not included in the permanent
Staff Units arranged [P/D/F] curriculum. May not be used for GIR credit.
Can be repeated for credit Preference to students in ESG.
ES.S30 Special Seminar in Engineering and ES.S51 Special Seminar in the Arts Staff
Computer Science Prereq: None
Prereq: None U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
U (Fall, IAP, Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department
Not offered regularly; consult department Units arranged [P/D/F]
Units arranged [P/D/F] Can be repeated for credit with permission of
Can be repeated for credit instructor
ES.S31 Special Seminar in Engineering and
Computer Science
Prereq: None
Staff
ES.S60 Special Seminar in Social Science
Prereq: None
instructor
U (Spring)
Covers topics not included in the permanent Not offered regularly; consult department
curriculum. May not be used for GIR credit. Units arranged [P/D/F]
Preference to students in ESG. Can be repeated for credit with permission of
Staff instructor

2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Staff
439 subjects ES.8012 to ES.S71

COURSE ESD ENGINEERING SYSTEMS DIVISION
UNDERGRADUATE and trade. Emphasizes the roles and responsibil- register for ESD.050. Preference to second-year
ities of experts providing scientific assessment students in the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engi-
ESD.01J Transportation Systems Modeling reports and in technical advisory bodies. Term neering Leadership Program.
(Same subject as 1.041J) projects focus on organizing and presenting sci- L. McGonagle, J. Magarian
Prereq: 1.00 or 1.000; 1.010 entific information in ways relevant for ongoing
U (Spring) global policymaking. Students taking graduate ESD.051J Engineering Innovation and Design
3-1-8 version complete additional assignments. (Same subject as 2.723J, 6.902J)
N. Selin Prereq: None
See description under subject 1.041J. U (Fall, Spring)
C. Osorio ESD.05 Engineering Leadership Lab 4-0-5
(Subject meets with ESD.050)
ESD.03J System Safety Project-based seminar in innovative design
Prereq: None. Coreq: ESD.054 or permission of
(Same subject as 16.63J) thinking develops students' ability to conceive,
instructor
Prereq: None implement, and evaluate successful projects in
U (Fall, Spring)
U (Spring) any engineering discipline. Lectures focus on
0-2-1
3-0-9 REST the iterative design process and techniques to
enhance creative analysis. Students use this
Introduces the concepts of system safety and Exposes students to engineering frameworks, process to design and implement robust voice
how to analyze and design safer systems. Topics models, and cases in an interactive, experience- recognition applications using a simple web-
include the causes of accidents in general, and based environment, and hones leadership skills. based system. They also give presentations and
recent major accidents in particular; hazard Students participate in guided reflection on suc- receive feedback to sharpen their communica-
analysis, safety-driven design techniques; cesses and discover opportunities for improve- tion skills for high emotional and intellectual im-
design of human-automation interaction; ment in a controlled setting. Activities include pact. Guest lectures illustrate multidisciplinary
integrating safety into the system engineering design-implement activities, role-playing, simu- approaches to design thinking. Limited to 60.
process; and managing and operating safety- lations, case study analysis, and performance B. Kotelly
critical systems. assessment by and of other students. Content
N. Leveson throughout the term is frequently student- ESD.052 Project Engineering
driven. First-year GEL Program students register Prereq: ESD.05 or permission of instructor
ESD.035J Engineering Design and Rapid for ESD.05. Second-year GEL Program students U (Spring)
Prototyping register for ESD.050. Preference to first-year stu- 3-2-1
(Same subject as 16.810J) dents in the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineering Credit cannot also be received for 1.401,
Prereq: 16.01, 16.02 or 2.001, 2.002 or Leadership Program. ESD.018
permission of instructor L. McGonagle, J. Magarian
U (IAP) Students attend a four day off-site workshop
2-4-0 during IAP where an introduction to basic prin-
ESD.050 Engineering Leadership Lab
ciples, methods, and tools for project manage-
See description under subject 16.810J. (Subject meets with ESD.05)
ment in a realistic context are covered. Over
O. de Weck Prereq: ESD.05
remainder of term, progresses to an introduc-
U (Fall, Spring)
tion to project management, with emphasis
ESD.046J Global Environmental Science and 0-2-4
on finance, evaluation, and organization. In
Negotiations Can be repeated for credit
teams, students create a plan for a project
(Same subject as 12.346J) Exposes students to engineering frameworks, of their choice; past projects include Debris
(Subject meets with 12.846J, ESD.110J) models, and cases in an interactive, experience- Removal in Haiti and Food Preparation Robot for
Prereq: Permission of instructor based environment, and hones leadership skills. Restaurants. Develops skills applicable to the
U (Fall) Students participate in guided reflection on suc- management of complex development projects.
3-0-6 cesses and discover opportunities for improve- Topics include cost-benefit analysis, resource
Practical introduction to the international envi- ment in a controlled setting. Activities include and cost estimation, and project control and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
ronmental political arena, particularly designed design-implement activities, role-playing, simu- delivery. Case studies highlight projects in both
for science and engineering students whose lations, case study analysis, and performance hardware/construction and software. Prefer-
work is potentially relevant to global environ- assessment by and of other students. Content ence to students in the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT
mental issues. Covers basic issues in interna- throughout the term is frequently student- Engineering Leadership Program.
tional politics, such as negotiations, North- driven. First year GEL Program students register O. de Weck
South conflict, implementation and compliance, for ESD.05. Second year GEL Program students
440
ESD.054 Engineering Leadership ESD.103J Science, Technology, and Public Policy ESD.124 Energy Systems and Climate Change
C O U R S E
Prereq: None. Coreq: ESD.05 or permission of (Same subject as 17.310J, STS.482J) Mitigation
instructor (Subject meets with 17.309J, ESD.082J, Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (Fall, Spring) STS.082J) G (Fall)
1-0-2 Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Can be repeated for credit once with permission G (Fall)
ESD
Explores the contributions of energy systems to
of instructor 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
global greenhouse gas emissions and the poten-
Exposes students to the models and methods See description under subject 17.310J. tial levers for reducing emissions. Lectures and
of engineering leadership within the contexts of K. Oye projects focus on decomposing contributions to
conceiving, designing, implementing and operat- greenhouse gas emissions, with emphasis on
ing products, processes and systems. Introduces ESD.110J Global Environmental Science and technology related variables such as per unit
models and theories, such as the Four Capabili- Negotiations cost and carbon intensity of energy. Reviews
ties Framework and the Capabilities of Effective (Same subject as 12.846J) other performance attributes of energy technolo-
Engineering Leaders. Discusses the appropriate (Subject meets with 12.346J, ESD.046J) gies. Student projects explore pathways for
times and reasons to use particular models to Prereq: None realizing emissions reduction scenarios.
deliver engineering success. Includes guest G (Fall) J. Trancik
speakers and team projects that change from 3-0-6
term to term. Preference to first-year students in ESD.125 Mapping and Evaluating New Energy
Practical introduction to the international envi-
the Gordon Engineering Leadership Program. Technologies
ronmental political arena, particularly designed
J. Schindall, L. McGonagle, R. Schuhmann Prereq: Permission of instructor
for science and engineering students whose
G (Spring)
work is potentially relevant to global environ-
ESD.07J Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
mental issues. Covers basic issues in interna-
tional politics, such as negotiations, North- Project-based seminar covers recent devel-
Prereq: 6.041
South conflict, implementation and compliance, opments in energy conversion and storage
U (Fall)
and trade. Emphasizes the roles and responsibil- technologies. Merits of alternative technologies
4-0-8
ities of experts providing scientific assessment are debated based on their environmental per-
See description under subject 15.075J. reports and in technical advisory bodies. Term formance and cost, and their potential improve-
C. Rudin projects focus on organizing and presenting sci- ment and scalability. Project teams develop
entific information in ways relevant for ongoing quantitative models and interactive visualization
ESD.082J Science, Technology, and Public Policy global policymaking. Students taking graduate tools to inform the future development of these
(Same subject as 17.309J, STS.082J) version complete additional assignments. technologies. Models may probe how the impact
(Subject meets with 17.310J, ESD.103J, N. Selin of a technology depends on assumptions about
STS.482J) future advancements in materials or device
Prereq: None ESD.120J Sustainability Science and design. Other projects may develop models for
U (Fall) Engineering rational design choices (the selection of a par-
4-0-8 HASS-S; CI-H (Same subject as 12.845J) ticular material or processing technique) based
Prereq: None. Coreq: ESD.83 or permission of on economic and environmental performance
instructor and physical constraints.
K. Oye
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered J. Trancik
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ESD.128J Global Climate Change: Economics,
GRADUATE Science, and Policy
Introduces and develops core ideas and
ESD.101 Concepts and Research in Technology concepts in the field of sustainability science
and Policy and engineering from an engineering systems
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR); 5.60; 14.01 or 15.010;
Prereq: ESD.103, permission of instructor perspective. Takes an interdisciplinary approach
or permission of instructor
G (Spring) to discuss case studies of sustainability systems
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit research. Exposes students to techniques for
sustainability research across engineering, natu-
Focusing on technology and policy, explores the 3-0-6
ral and social science disciplines. Term projects
nature of engineering knowledge (as distinct focus on applying techniques. See description under subject 15.023J.
from scientific knowledge), as well as the role N. Selin R. G. Prinn
of engineering systems in framing of problems.
Considers implications of these concepts in the
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
framing of research questions. Exercises aim to

prepare students to apply these concepts in the
framing of their thesis research. Preference to
first-year students in the Technology and Policy
Program.
F. Field
441 subjects ESD.01J to ESD.128J

ESD.129J Space Policy Seminar ESD.134J Regulation of Chemicals, Radiation, ESD.162J Engineering, Economics and
D I V I S I O N
(Same subject as 16.891J) and Biotechnology Regulation of the Electric Power Sector
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Same subject as 1.812J, 11.631J) (Same subject as 6.695J, 15.032J)
G (Spring) (Subject meets with 1.802J, 10.805J, 11.022J, Prereq: Permission of instructor
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ESD.136J) G (Spring)
G (Spring)
S Y S T E M S
Staff Provides an in-depth and interdisciplinary look

at electric power systems, focusing on regula-
ESD.132 Law, Technology, and Public Policy tion as the link among engineering, economic,
Prereq: Permission of instructor See description under subject 1.812J. legal, and environmental viewpoints. Topics
G (Spring) N. Ashford, C.Caldart include electricity markets, incentive regula-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit tion of network issues, retail competition, tariff
ESD.136J Technology, Law, and the Working design, distributed generation, rural electrifica-
Examination of the relationship between law and
Environment tion, multinational electricity markets, environ-
technological change, and the ways in which
(Same subject as 10.805J) mental impacts, future of utilities and strategic
law, economics, and technological change shape
(Subject meets with 1.802J, 1.812J, 11.022J, sustainability issues under both traditional and
public policy. Areas addressed include how law
11.631J, ESD.134J) competitive regulatory frameworks. Background
can be used to influence and guide techno-
Prereq: Permission of instructor in policy, microeconomics, or engineering
logical change; responses of the legal system
G (Spring) required.
to environmental, safety, social and ethical
Not offered regularly; consult department I. Perez-Arriaga, C. Knittel
problems created by new or existing technology;
how law and markets interact to limit or encour-
ESD.163J Managing Nuclear Technology
age technological development; and how law See description under subject 10.805J.
can affect the distribution of wealth and social N. A. Ashford, C. C. Caldart
justice. Topics covered include climate change;
genetic engineering; telecommunications; in- ESD.137J Technology, Globalization, and
dustrial automation; the effect of health, safety, Sustainable Development
and environmental regulation on technological (Same subject as 1.813J, 11.466J, 15.657J)
innovation; the impacts of intellectual property Prereq: Permission of instructor See description under subject 22.812J.
law on innovation and equity; pharmaceuticals; G (Fall) R. K. Lester
nanotechnology; cost/benefit analysis as a deci- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
sion tool; public participation in governmental ESD.166J Sustainable Energy
Investigates sustainable development, taking
decisions affecting science and technology; (Same subject as 1.818J, 2.65J, 10.391J,
a broad view to include not only a healthy
corporate influence on technology; and law and 11.371J, 22.811J)
economic base, but also a sound environment,
economics as competing paradigms to encour- (Subject meets with 2.650J, 10.291J, 22.081J)
stable employment, adequate purchasing pow-
age sustainability. Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
er, distributional equity, national self-reliance,
required for freshmen and sophomores. G (Fall)
and maintenance of cultural integrity. Explores
N. Ashford, C. Caldart 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
national, multinational, and international politi-
cal and legal mechanisms to further sustainable See description under subject 22.811J.
ESD.133J Environmental Law, Policy, and
development through transformation of the M. W. Golay
Economics: Pollution Prevention and Control
industrial state. Addresses the importance of
technological innovation and the financial crisis ESD.191J Urban and Regional Economics
of 2008. (Same subject as 1.283J, 11.410J, 14.573J)
Prereq: Permission of instructor for
N. Ashford (Subject meets with 14.51)
undergraduates
Prereq: 14.04, 14.32
G (Fall)
ESD.151J Chemicals in the Environment: Fate Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
and Transport Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
See description under subject 1.811J. (Same subject as 1.725J) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
N. Ashford, C. Caldart Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Fall)
Consult W. Wheaton
3-0-9

H. Hemond
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
442
ESD.192J Analyzing and Accounting for Regional ESD.216J Logistical and Transportation Planning ESD.250 Analytical Methods for Supply Chain
C O U R S E
Economic Change Methods Management
(Same subject as 1.284J, 11.481J) (Same subject as 1.203J, 6.281J, 15.073J, Prereq: None
Prereq: 14.03, 14.04 16.76J) G (Fall; partial term)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: 6.041 3-0-3
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) G (Fall)
ESD
Covers the primary methods of analysis required
for supply chain management planning. The class
See description under subject 11.481J. See description under subject 1.203J. solves various practical problems using simula-
K. R. Polenske R. C. Larson, A. R. Odoni, A. I. Barnett tion, linear programming, integer programming,
regression, and other techniques. The work
ESD.193J Regional Socioeconomic Impact ESD.217J The Airline Industry is primarily team based with a final exam. Re-
Analyses and Modeling (Same subject as 1.232J, 15.054J, 16.71J) stricted to students in the SCM program.
(Same subject as 1.285J, 11.482J) Prereq: None B. Arntzen, J. Goentzel, C. Caplice, E. Blanco
Prereq: 11.481J or permission of instructor G (Fall)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9 ESD.251 Supply Chain Finance
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Prereq: None. Coreq: ESD.260 or permission of
2-1-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit instructor
P. P. Belobaba, A. I. Barnett, C. Barnhart,
See description under subject 11.482J. R. J. Hansman, T. A. Kochan, A. R. Odoni
K. R. Polenske
ESD.222J Transportation Policy, the Explores the linkages between supply chain man-
ESD.21J Transportation Systems Analysis: Environment, and Livable Communities agement and corporate finance. Emphasizes how
Performance and Optimization (Same subject as 1.253J, 11.543J) the supply chain creates value for both the share-
(Same subject as 1.200J, 11.544J) (Subject meets with 1.153) holders of the company and for the stakeholders
Prereq: 1.010, permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor affected by the company's operations. Sessions
G (Fall) G (Spring) combine lectures and data-rich cases from the
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit manufacturer, distributor, and retailer perspec-
tive. Topics include accounting fundamentals,
financial analysis, activity-based costing, working
C. Barnhart, A. R. Odoni, C. Osorio J. Coughlin
capital management, cash flow projections,
capital budgeting, and sustainability.
ESD.210J Transportation Systems Analysis: ESD.224J Planning and Design of Airport
J. Goentzel, J. Rice
Demand and Economics Systems
(Same subject as 1.201J, 11.545J) (Same subject as 1.231J, 16.781J)
ESD.259J Business Writing for Supply Chain
Management (New)
Prereq: None
See description under subject 1.201J. G (Fall)
M. Ben-Akiva See description under subject 1.231J. 1-0-2
R. de Neufville, A. R. Odoni
Focuses on analyzing and tailoring content for
ESD.212J Demand Modeling
specific audiences, developing argumentation
(Same subject as 1.202J) ESD.225J Urban Transportation Planning
and persuasion skills, and writing clear, concise
Prereq: 1.201 or permission of instructor (Same subject as 1.252J, 11.540J)
and well-structured documents (business
G (Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
letters, memos, executive summaries, and brief-
ings). Covers business writing techniques and
See description under subject 1.202J. strategies through lectures and exercises, indi-
M. Ben-Akiva See description under subject 1.252J. vidual writing assignments, and peer reviewed
Staff workshops. In preparation for the master's
ESD.213J Advanced Demand Modeling thesis requirement, students create problem
(Same subject as 1.205J) ESD.226J Public Transportation Systems statements, as well as research, write and revise
Prereq: 1.202 or permission of instructor (Same subject as 1.258J, 11.541J) a literature review. Restricted to students in the
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: 1.201 or permission of instructor SCM program.
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) G (Spring) L. Myka, B. Arntzen
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
M. E. Ben-Akiva Staff

ESD.260J Logistics Systems Seminar organizes students into groups working ESD.269 Supply Chain Risk Management
D I V I S I O N
(Same subject as 1.260J, 15.770J) on parallel topics. Limited to SCM students. Prereq: None
Prereq: Permission of instructor T. Singer, L. Myka G (Spring)
G (Fall) 3-0-9
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ESD.264J Database, Internet, and Systems
Ways to develop effective and innovative strate-
Integration Technologies
Provides an introduction to supply chain man- gies for risk mitigation are introduced. Also cov-
S Y S T E M S
agement from both analytical and practical per- ered are identifying methods for the enterprise
spectives. Taking a unified approach, students to respond to disruptions that may effect it, its
G (Fall)
develop a framework for making intelligent business eco-system and the larger economy.
decisions within the supply chain. Covers key Teaches ways to apply the SCRM framework in
logistics functions, such as demand planning, See description under subject 1.264J. industrial practice.
procurement, inventory theory and control, Staff Y. Sheffi, J. Rice
transportation planning and execution, reverse

logistics, and flexible contracting. Explores ESD.265J Global Supply Chain Management ESD.270 Studies in Transportation
concepts such as postponement, portfolio man- (Same subject as 1.265J, 2.965J, 15.765J) Prereq: Permission of instructor
agement, and dual sourcing. Emphasizes skills Prereq: 1.260, 1.261, 15.761, 15.778, or G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
necessary to recognize and manage risk, analyze permission of instructor Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
various tradeoffs, and model logistics systems. G (Spring) Can be repeated for credit
Y. Sheffi, C. Caplice 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Individual advanced study of a topic in transpor-
See description under subject 2.965J. tation systems, selected with the approval of the
ESD.261J Case Studies in Logistics and Supply
B. Arntzen instructor.
Chain Management
Consult B. Arntzen
ESD.266 Freight Transportation
Prereq: ESD.260 ESD.271 Research Seminar in Transportation
G (Spring)
G (Spring; second half of term) Prereq: Permission of instructor
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
A combination of lectures and cases covering the Units arranged [P/D/F]
Provides an in-depth introduction to the
strategic, management, and operating issues in Can be repeated for credit
fundamental concepts and techniques related
contemporary logistics and integrated supply
to the design, procurement, and management Discussion of current research at various stages
chain management. Includes: logistics strategy;
of freight transportation. Examines freight of development, including problem definition,
supply chain restructuring and change manage-
transportation as a bridging function for a firm, literature review, methodology, and evaluation of
ment; and distribution, customer service, and
considering the physical flow of raw materi- results. Intended for advanced doctoral students
inventory policy.
als and finished goods as well as connections who have passed the general examination.
J. Byrnes
to suppliers and customers. Also covers how Consult B. Arntzen
freight transportation insulates a firm's core op-
ESD.262J Supply Chain Leadership
erations from external disruptions and variability ESD.274J The Theory of Operations Management
of supply and demand. (Same subject as 1.271J, 15.764J)
C. Caplice, Y. Sheffi Prereq: 15.081J or 6.251J, 6.436J; or permission
G (IAP)
of instructor
2-0-7
ESD.267J Supply Chain Planning G (Spring)
Reinforces supply chain concepts covered in pre- (Same subject as 1.273J, 15.762J) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
requisite coursework and develops management Prereq: 1.260J, 15.760, or 15.761 Can be repeated for credit
and teamwork skills. Focuses on practical, rather G (Spring)
than theoretical tools, methodologies, and ap- 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
I. Ashlagi, D. Simchi-Levi, K. Zheng
proaches that students will use throughout their
supply chain career. Includes guest lectures and
Staff ESD.278J Managing Sustainable Businesses for
a large-scale, team-based simulation game
People and Profits
B. Arntzen, C. Caplice
ESD.268J Manufacturing System and Supply (Same subject as 11.383J, 15.662J)
Chain Design Prereq: None
ESD.263 Thesis Writing for Supply Chain
(Same subject as 1.274J, 15.763J) G (Spring)
Management
Prereq: 1.260, 15.761, or 15.778 3-6-3
Prereq: None
G (Spring)
G (Spring) See description under subject 15.662J.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

2-0-1 [P/D/F] T. Kochan
Instruction provided on writing a thesis, includ-
S. C. Graves, D. Simchi-Levi
ing technical writing and presentation skills.
444
ESD.283 Humanitarian Logistics ESD.31 SDM Leadership: The Missing Link readings cover core database, XML, web server
C O U R S E
(Subject meets with ESD.284) Prereq: ESD.34, 15.905/15.965, participation components and browser issues in a distributed
Prereq: None in SDM IAP session, as well as SDM Spring and web service environment. Enrollment limited.
G (Spring) Summer business trips J. Williams, A. Sanchez
2-0-4 G (Fall; partial term)
3-0-3 ESD.344 Real Options for Product and Systems
ESD
Explores how logistics management principles
Design
apply in dynamic, resource-constrained con- Hands-on experience blends theory and prac-
Prereq: None
texts, ranging from humanitarian crisis response tice. Curriculum is integrated into the first year
to international development. Class sessions of the SDM program. Students reflect on prior
3-0-3
combine interactive presentations, practical leadership experiences and then apply concepts
exercises, case discussions, and guest speakers presented during seminars to further develop Studies the theory and practice of implementing
from humanitarian organizations. Provides an their leadership capabilities. flexibility (real options) in the design of products
introduction to supply chain concepts and the S. Saar and systems. Topics include recognition of
humanitarian context to accommodate students uncertainty, identification of best opportunities
from various backgrounds. ESD.32J Product Design and Development for flexibility, and valuation of these options and
J. Goentzel (Same subject as 2.739J, 15.783J) their effective implementation. Enables effective
Prereq: 2.009, 15.761, 15.778, 15.810, or and efficient adaptation to future changes. Stu-
ESD.284 Humanitarian Logistics Project permission of instructor dents apply the concepts by working in teams on
(Subject meets with ESD.283) G (Spring) an ongoing product development project. Final
Prereq: None 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit product is an advanced, dynamic business plan
G (Spring) Credit cannot also be received for 15.735, for design and deployment of products.
2-0-7 ESD.40 R. de Neufville
Explores how logistics management principles See description under subject 15.783J.
ESD.351J Air Transportation Systems
apply in dynamic, resource-constrained con- S. Eppinger, W. P. Seering
Architecting
texts, ranging from humanitarian crisis response
to international development. Class sessions ESD.33 Systems Engineering
combine interactive presentations, practical Prereq: Limited to SDM students except by
G (Fall)
exercises, case discussions, and guest speakers permission of instructor
from humanitarian organizations. Provides an G (Summer)
introduction to supply chain concepts and the 4-0-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit See description under subject 16.886J.
humanitarian context to accommodate students R. J. Hansman
Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary
from various backgrounds. Team projects utilize
approach and means to enable the realization
data and information from the UN, NGOs, gov- ESD.352J Space Systems Engineering
of successful systems. It focuses on defining
ernment agencies, and the private sector. (Same subject as 16.89J)
customer needs and required functionality early
J. Goentzel Prereq: 16.851, 16.892, or permission of
in the development cycle, documenting require-
instructor
ments, then proceeding with design synthesis
ESD.30J Engineering Apollo: The Moon Project Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
and system validation while considering the
as a Complex System Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
complete problem including operations, perfor-
(Same subject as 16.895J, STS.471J) 4-2-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
mance, test, manufacturing, cost, and schedule.
This subject emphasizes the links of systems See description under subject 16.89J.
engineering to fundamentals of decision theory, J. A. Hoffman
statistics, and optimization. Also introduces the
most current, commercially successful tech- ESD.355J Concepts in the Engineering of
See description under subject STS.471J. niques for systems engineering. Software
D. Mindell Q. Hommes, P. Hale (Same subject as 16.355J)
ESD.301 Probability and Statistics ESD.341J Architecting and Engineering Software G (Fall)
Prereq: None Systems 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
G (IAP) (Same subject as 1.125J)
1-0-3 [P/D/F] Prereq: 1.00, 1.124J, or permission of instructor
N. G. Leveson
G (Fall)
A highly-condensed review of topics from basic
probability through calculus-based statistical
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
analysis. It assumes previous probability and Software architecting and design of software-
statistics course work, and is designed to be an intensive systems. Targeted at future CTOs
intensive review for incoming SDM students. who must understand both the business and
Limited to SDM students except by permission technical issues involved in architecting enter-
of instructor. prise-scale systems. Student teams confront
J. Orloff technically challenging problems. Lectures and

ESD.379 Systems Engineering Taxonomy and ESD.40 Product-System Design ESD.565J Digital Evolution: Managing Web 3.0
D I V I S I O N
Semantics in Commercial Domains Prereq: Permission of instructor (Same subject as 15.565J)

Prereq: None G (Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Fall, Spring) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Spring)
1-0-3 [P/D/F] Credit cannot also be received for 2.739, 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
15.735, 15.783, ESD.32
The application of systems engineering practices See description under subject 15.565J.
S Y S T E M S
is increasing in commercial enterprises, but the Modern tools and methods for product design S. Madnick
semantics and process frameworks for 'com- and development. Teams conceive, design, and
mercial systems engineering' often appear to be prototype a physical product. Cases and exer- ESD.60 Creating High-Velocity Organizations
quite different from the process and taxonomy cises reinforce key ideas. Topics include product Prereq: Permission of instructor
developed in defense and aerospace, arguably planning, identifying customer needs, concept G (Summer)
the birthplace of modern systems engineering. generation/selection, product architecture, in- 2-0-6
Examines how systems engineering practices dustrial design, concept design, and design-for-
Examines methods standout organizations use
are employed in commercial industries, includ- manufacturing. Preference to SDM students.
to generate and sustain more value, with less
ing product and service development and M. Yang, P. Hale
effort and fewer resources, than their rivals.
delivery. Special project. Limited to 5.
Methods illustrated with examples from heavy
P. Hale ESD.411 Foundations of System Design and
and high-tech manufacturing, new product de-
Management (New)
velopment and manufacturing, health care and
ESD.38J Systems Architecting Applied to Prereq: Permission of instructor
military. Addresses the role of lean, six sigma,
Enterprises G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
and other quality programs. Preference to stu-
(Same subject as 16.855J) Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
dents in LGO, SDM, and 2N master's programs.
S. Spear
G (Spring)
Presents the foundations of systems architec-
ture, systems engineering and project manage- ESD.61J Integrating The Lean Enterprise
Principles and practices used in systems archi- ment in an integrated format, through a syn- (Same subject as 16.852J)
tecting are presented, adapted and extended chronized combination of in-class discussion, Prereq: Permission of instructor
to design a future architecture for an enterprise industrial guest speakers, team projects, and G (Fall)
undergoing change. Uses case-based exercises individual assignments. Topics include stake- 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and examples. Team projects investigate a real- holder analysis, project planning and monitor-
world enterprise from multiple perspectives and ing, requirements definition, concept generation
D. Nightingale
apply architecting and design techniques. Topics and selection, complexity management, system
include theories, frameworks, and methods for integration, verification and validation, cost
ESD.63J Control of Manufacturing Processes
generating and evaluating alternative architec- modeling, systems safety, organizational design
tures, selecting a preferred future state architec- and effective teamwork, risk management, and
Prereq: 2.008, 6.041, 6.152, or 15.064
ture, and developing implementation strategies. leadership styles. Restricted to students in the
G (Spring)
D. Nightingale, D. Rhodes SDM program.
O. de Weck
ESD.39 Systems, Leadership, and Management See description under subject 2.830J.
Lab (SLaM-Lab) ESD.51J Software and Computation for D. E. Hardt, D. S. Boning
Prereq: ESD.34, 15.905; or permission of Simulation
instructor (Same subject as 1.124J, 2.091J) ESD.64J Product Design
G (Fall) Prereq: 1.00 or permission of instructor (Same subject as 2.744J)
3-3-3 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: 2.009
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Focuses on the practical means for integrat-
ing leadership and systems and engineering
approaches to solve real-world problems. In See description under subject 1.124J.
addition to classroom learning and exercises, J. R. Williams See description under subject 2.744J.
students work one day a week with the top man- D. R. Wallace
agement of a high-tech business on a relevant ESD.53J Globalization and the Built Environment
systems and management challenge. The host (Same subject as 1.463J, 11.342J)
company sets the project focus. Project teams Prereq: Permission of instructor
of four to six students help to solve a problem G (Fall)
that is of concern to the host company. Limited 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
to SDM fellows.
M. Davies
F. Moavenzadeh, D. Wolff
446
ESD.65J Aerospace Biomedical and Life Support ESD.71 Engineering Systems Analysis for Design ESD.74 System Dynamics for Engineers
C O U R S E
Engineering Engineering School-Wide Elective Subject Prereq: Permission of instructor
(Same subject as 16.423J, HST.515J) (Offered under: 1.146, 16.861, ESD.71) G (Summer)
Prereq: 16.400, 16.06, 16.060, or permission of (Subject meets with ESD.710) 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
instructor Prereq: 1.145 or permission of instructor
Introduces the methodology and then develops
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
ESD
applications to large-scale engineering systems,
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
such as the design and construction of mega
projects; the impacts of organization on system
See description under subject 16.423J. Covers theory and methods to identify, value, performance; and the interrelationships be-
D. J. Newman and implement flexibility in design, also known tween technical systems and the social/political
as "real options." Topics include definition of context in which such systems operate.
ESD.69J Seminar on Health Care Systems uncertainties, simulation of performance for sce- B. Morrison
Innovation narios, screening models to identify desirable
(Same subject as HST.926J) flexibility, decision and lattice analysis, and mul- ESD.750J System Optimization and Analysis for
Prereq: Permission of instructor tidimensional economic evaluation. Students Operations
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered demonstrate proficiency through an extended (Same subject as 2.851J, 15.066J)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) application to a systems design of their choice. Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
2-0-7 Provides a complement to research or thesis G (Summer)
projects. Meets with ESD.710 first half of term. 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Seminar examines how "systems" approaches
R. de Neufville
can be used to address inefficiencies and intro- See description under subject 15.066J.
duction of innovation into the delivery of health V. Farias
ESD.710 Risk and Decision Analysis
care. Topics include identification of problems in
(Subject meets with 1.146J, 16.861J, ESD.71J)
delivery of chronic, acute, and emergency care ESD.751J Engineering Probability and Statistics
and possible organizational and technological (Same subject as 15.064J)
solutions. Cases, readings, and discussions Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall; first half of term)
draw upon experiences in the United States and G (Summer)
globally. 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
S. Finkelstein, J. Moses, J. Coughlin Focuses on design choices and decisions under
uncertainty. Topics include identification and
A. I. Barnett, R. E. Welsch
ESD.691J Principles and Practice of Drug description of uncertainties using probability
Development distributions; the calculation of commensurate
ESD.753J Statistical Learning and Data Mining
(Same subject as 7.547J, 10.547J, 15.136J, measures of value, such as expected net present
HST.920J) values; Monte Carlo simulation and risk analy-
Prereq: 6.431, 15.085, or 18.440; 18.06 or
Prereq: Permission of instructor sis; and the use of decision analysis to explore
18.700
G (Fall) alternative strategies and identify optimal initial
G (Spring)
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit choices. Applied analysis of practical examples
from a variety of engineering systems using
spreadsheet and decision analysis software. See description under subject 15.077J.
T. J. Allen, C. L. Cooney, S. N. Finkelstein,
R. de Neufville, M. Webster R. E. Welsch
A. J. Sinskey, G. K. Raju
ESD.712J Tools for Analysis: Design for Real ESD.754J Data Mining: Finding the Data and
ESD.70J Engineering Economy Module
Estate and Infrastructure Development Models that Create Value
(Same subject as 11.434J, 15.428J) (Same subject as 15.062J)
Prereq: None
Prereq: None Prereq: 15.060 or 15.075
G (Spring; second half of term) G (Fall; second half of term)
1-0-2 [P/D/F]
Presentation of the spreadsheet mechanics for
D. Geltner, R. de Neufville R. E. Welsch
the efficient calculation of discounted cash flows
and related metrics of project worth; the use
ESD.73J Materials Selection, Design, and ESD.755J Predictive Data Analytics and
of data tables as means of exploring sensitiv-
Economics Statistical Modeling
ity analysis; and of simulation to develop the
(Same subject as 3.57J) (Same subject as 15.074J)
value of options. Intensive module designed for
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

students who are not familiar with the efficient
G (Fall) instructor
use of Excel. Presented intensively over first
week of term.
R. de Neufville See description under subject 3.57J.
J. Clark See description under subject 15.074J.
R. E. Welsch
447 subjects ESD.379 to ESD.755J

ESD.756J Statistical Methods in Experimental from aerospace, mechanical, civil engineering ership opportunities. An initial Outward Bound
D I V I S I O N
Design and system architecture. experience builds trust, teamwork and communi-
(Same subject as 16.470J) O. de Weck, K. E. Willcox cations. Readings and assignments emphasize
Prereq: 6.041, 16.09, or permission of instructor the characteristics of desired leadership skills.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered ESD.773J Human Factors Engineering Global leaders participate in the Leadership
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) (Same subject as 16.453J) Lunch series to share their experiences and
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Subject meets with 16.400) recommendations. Discussions explore leader-
S Y S T E M S
Prereq: 6.041 or permission of instructor ship development. Culminates in a personal

G (Fall) leadership plan. Restricted to entering students
L. A. Stirling
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit in the Technology and Policy program or instruc-
tor permission.
ESD.762 Systems Optimization See description under subject 16.453J.
D. Newman
Prereq: 1.145 or permission of instructor L. A. Stirling

ESD.802 SDM Thesis Seminar
2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ESD.774J Human Supervisory Control of
Automated Systems
Application-oriented introduction to systems G (Spring)
optimization focusing on understanding system 2-0-1 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
tradeoffs. Introduces modeling methodology
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Designed to assist SDM students in discovering
(linear, integer and nonlinear programming) and
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) research areas of interest and matching these
simulation methods, with applications in produc-
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit interests with faculty and organization research
tion planning and scheduling, inventory planning
projects. At the end of the seminar, the student
and supply contracts, logistics network design, See description under subject 16.422J.
has faculty advisor, research project, thesis pro-
facility sizing and capacity expansion, yield man- J. A. Shah
posal and plan. Restricted to SDM students.
agement, electronic trading and finance.
P. Hale
Staff ESD.775J Human-Computer Interface Design
Colloquium
ESD.803 Supply Chain Leadership Workshop
ESD.763 Operations and Supply Chain (Same subject as 16.475J)
Prereq: None
Management Prereq: None
2-0-1 [P/D/F]
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Summer; partial term) 2-0-2 Designed to enhance your ability to manage
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and lead in challenging times through a series
of self assessment instruments, case studies,
Objectives are to develop modeling skills and Staff
and workshops. The objectives are to increase
to provide new concepts and problem-solving
awareness of your strengths and weaknesses
tools, applicable to the design and planning of ESD.78J Network Optimization
as a leader, provide a battery of instruments
supply chains as well as manufacturing systems. (Same subject as 15.082J)
and surveys to help one understand the way
Preference to SDM students. Prereq: 15.081 or permission of instructor
one operates in an organizational setting, and
Staff G (Fall)
offer strategies and tips on how to leverage
one's strengths and work on areas in need of
ESD.77J Multidisciplinary System Design
See description under subject 15.082J. development. Restricted to students in the SCM
Optimization
J. Orlin program.
Information: B. Arntzen
ESD.80 Seminar in Technology Policy Research
G (Spring)
Prereq: ESD.10 ESD.811 Technology Policy Internship Seminar
G (Spring) Prereq: ESD.10
Engineering systems modeling for design and 2-0-1 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall)
optimization. Selection of design variables, 1-1-1 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Presentations by students, faculty and guest
objective functions and constraints. Overview Can be repeated for credit
speakers of ongoing research related to current
of principles, methods and tools in multidisci-
issues in technology and policy. Specific topics Seminar examines what technology policy is
plinary design optimization (MDO). Subsystem
determined by research of participants and by in practice. Considers the question of "Who
identification, development and interface de-
new and important directions in technology and achieves what, when, how, and why?" regard-
sign. Review of linear and non-linear constrained
policy. ing technology policy. Students who completed
optimization formulations. Scalar versus vector
summer internships present and dissect their
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
J. Clark
optimization problems from systems engineer-
experiences with special reference to specific
ing and architecting of complex systems. Heu-
ESD.801 Leadership Development cases in which they participated.
ristic search methods: Tabu search, simulated
Prereq: Permission of instructor F. Field
annealing, genetic algorithms. Sensitivity,
tradeoff analysis and isoperformance. Multi-
1-1-1 [P/D/F]
objective optimization and pareto optimality.
System design for value. Specific applications Seminar environment created to develop leader-
ship capabilities, and to take advantage of lead-
448
ESD.83 Doctoral Seminar in Engineering decision-making. Develops an understanding domain or context. Supervised by a member of
C O U R S E
Systems of quantitative modeling techniques and their MIT's teaching staff. Preference to ESD doctoral
Prereq: Permission of instructor role in the policy process through case studies students with permission of instructor, advisor,
G (Fall) and interactive activities. Addresses issues such and ESD Academic Office.
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit as analysis of scientific assessment processes, Information: R. Larson
uses of integrated assessment models, public
ESD
Examines core theory and contextual applica-
perception of quantitative information, methods ESD.921 Teaching in Engineering Systems
tions of the emerging field of Engineering Sys-
for dealing with uncertainties, and design Division
tems. Focuses on analysis of scholarship on key
choices in building policy-relevant models. Prereq: Permission of instructor
concepts such as complexity, uncertainty, fragil-
Examples focus on models and information used G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
ity, and robustness, as well as a critical look at
in Earth system governance. Units arranged [P/D/F]
the historical roots of the field and related areas
such as systems engineering, systems dynam-
ics, agent modeling, and systems simulations. For teaching assistants in Engineering Systems
ESD.87 Social Science Concepts and Methods
Contextual applications range from aerospace Division in recognition of educational value
Prereq: ESD.83, ESD.86; or permission of
to technology implementation to regulatory derived from satisfactory performance of as-
instructor
systems to large-scale systems change. Special signed duties, and for other qualified students
G (Fall)
attention to the interdependence of social and interested in teaching as a career. Laboratory,
technical dimensions of engineering systems. tutorial, or classroom teaching under supervi-
Restricted to students enrolled in ESD doctoral Introduction to social science approaches to sion of a faculty member. Credit for this subject
program. developing questions, designing research, and may not be used for any degree granted by ESD.
C. Magee, J. Sussman collecting data about complex systems. Over- Information: R. Larson
view of the different social science paradigms for
ESD.86J Models, Data and Inference developing research questions, as well as issues ESD.S01 Special Undergraduate Subject in
for Socio-Technical Systems of measurement and research design. Covers Engineering Systems Division
(Same subject as 15.078J) various modes of data collection with emphasis Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: ESD.83, 6.041, or permission of on how the different elements of research de- U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
instructor sign contribute to more powerful and persuasive Units arranged
G (Spring) results. Students develop skills in designing Can be repeated for credit
3-0-9 and completing social science-based research, ESD.S10 Special Undergraduate Subject in
as well as in critically assessing related work. Engineering Systems Division
Use data and systems knowledge to build
Limited to 15. Prereq: Permission of instructor
models of complex socio-technical systems for
L. D'Ambrosio U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
improved system design and decision-making.
Enhance model-building skills, including: review
and extension of functions of random variables,
Poisson processes, and Markov processes.
SPECIAL SUBJECTS Opportunity for study of topics in Engineering
Move from applied probability to statistics via AND RESEARCH Systems Division not otherwise included in the
Chi-squared t and f tests, derived as functions curriculum at MIT. Offerings are initiated by fac-
of random variables. Review classical statistics, ESD.910, ESD.915 Research in Engineering ulty on an ad-hoc basis subject to ESD approval.
hypothesis tests, regression, correlation and Systems Division Information: R. Larson
causation, simple data mining techniques, and Prereq: Permission of instructor
Bayesian vs. classical statistics. Class project. G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
ESD.S20–ESD.S22 Special Graduate Subject in
R. Larson, R. Welsch Units arranged [P/D/F]
Engineering Systems Division
ESD.863J System Safety Concepts For research assistants in the Engineering G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
(Same subject as 16.863J) Systems Division when assigned research is not Units arranged
Prereq: Permission of instructor used for thesis, but is approved for academic Can be repeated for credit
G (Spring) credit. Credit for this subject may not be used for
Opportunity for study of advanced topics in
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit any degree granted by ESD.
Engineering Systems Division not otherwise
See description under subject 16.863J. Information: R. Larson
included in the curriculum at MIT. Offerings are
N. G. Leveson initiated by faculty on an ad-hoc basis subject to
ESD.911–ESD.913 Independent Study in ESD approval.
ESD.864J Modeling and Assessment for Policy Engineering Systems Information: R. Larson
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: ESD.10 or permission of instructor G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)

G (Spring) Units arranged [P/D/F]
3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Individual research: generally either study,
Explores how scientific information and quan- fieldwork, or practicum. Designed to expose stu-
titative models can be used to inform policy dent to expert-level material in his/her research
449 subjects ESD.756J to ESD.S22

ESD.S30–ESD.S31 Special Graduate Studies in
D I V I S I O N

Prereq: None
S Y S T E M S
Opportunity for individual or group study of

advanced topics in Engineering Systems Division
not otherwise included in the curriculum at MIT.
Offerings are initiated by faculty on an ad-hoc
basis subject to ESD approval.
Information: R. Larson
ESD.S40–ESD.S43 Special Graduate Studies in

Opportunity for individual or group study of

advanced topics in Engineering Systems Division
not otherwise included in the curriculum at MIT.
Offerings are initiated by faculty on an ad hoc
basis subject to ESD approval.
ESD.S50, ESD.S51 Special Graduate Studies in

Opportunity for individual or group study of ad-

vanced topics in ESD not otherwise included in
the curriculum. Offerings are initiated by faculty
on an ad hoc basis subject to ESD approval.
ESD.THG ESD Graduate Thesis

Program of research, leading to the writing of an

SM or PhD thesis to be arranged by the student
with a member of the ESD faculty. A minimum of
24 thesis units are required for the SM degree.
ESD.URG Undergraduate Research

Prereq: None
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Units arranged
Undergraduate research opportunities in Engi-

neering Systems.
450
COURSE HST H E A LT H S C I E N C E S A N D T E C H N O L O G Y
IMPORTANT NOTES regarding preclinical sub- HST.021 Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology HST.035 Principles and Practice of Human
jects (HST.011–HST.185 and HST.191): (Subject meets with HST.020) Pathology
Prereq: Permission of Instructor (Subject meets with HST.034)
Students not enrolled in an HST degree program G (IAP) Prereq: 7.05; or permission of instructor
may take preclinical subjects if space is avail- 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Spring)
able. Non-HST students are limited to one HST 4-2-10 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Growth and development of normal bone
preclinical course and must provide justifica- Credit cannot also be received for HST.030,
and joints, the process of mineralization, the
tion for enrolling in this course. They must HST.031
biophysics of bone and response to stress and
obtain permission from the course director and
fracture, calcium and phosphate homeostasis Provides a comprehensive overview of human
the Associate Master of HST at HMS. Special
and regulation by parathyroid hormone and pathology with emphasis on mechanisms of
students are not permitted to enroll in preclinical
vitamin D, and the pathogenesis of metabolic disease and modern diagnostic technologies.
subjects.
bone diseases and disease of connective tis- Topics include general mechanisms of disease
sue, joints, and muscles, with consideration of (inflammation, infection, immune injury, trans-
These subjects are scheduled according to the
possible mechanisms and underlying metabolic plantation, genetic disorders and neoplasia);
Harvard Medical School academic calendar,
derangements. Only HST students may register pathology of lipids, enzymes, and molecular
which differs from the MIT calendar. Students
under HST.020, graded P/D/F. Enrollment transporters; pathology of major organ systems;
whose graduation depends upon completing
limited; restricted to medical and graduate and review of diagnostic tools from surgical
one or more of these subjects should take par-
students. pathology to non-invasive techniques such as
ticular care regarding the schedule.
M. Bouxsein, M. Seton spectroscopy, imaging, and molecular markers
of disease. The objectives of this subject are
HST.011 Human Functional Anatomy
HST.031 Human Pathology achieved by a set of integrated lectures and
(Subject meets with HST.010)
(Subject meets with HST.030) laboratories, as well as a student-driven term
Prereq: Permission of instructor; Biology (GIR), project leading to a formal presentation on a
G (Fall)
Physics I (GIR), or Physics II (GIR) medical, socioeconomic, or technological issue
G (Fall) in human pathology. Only HST students enrolled
Lectures, detailed laboratory dissections, and 4-3-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit in specific degree programs may register under
prosections provide a thorough exploration of Credit cannot also be received for HST.034, HST.034, graded P/D/F. Credit cannot also be
the gross structure and function of the human HST.035 received for HST.030 or HST.031.
body. Fundamental principles of bioengineering R. Drapkin
Introduction to the functional structure of
are employed to promote analytical approaches
normal cells and tissues, pathologic principles
to understanding the body's design. The em- HST.041 Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis
of cellular adaptation and injury, inflamma-
bryology of major organ systems is presented, (Subject meets with HST.040)
tion, circulatory disorders, immunologic injury,
together with certain references to phylogenetic Prereq: Biology (GIR), 7.05, permission of
infection, genetic disorders, and neoplasia in
development, as a basis for comprehending instructor
humans. Lectures, conferences emphasizing
anatomical complexity. Correlation clinics G (Fall)
clinical correlations and contemporary experi-
stress both normal and abnormal functions of 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
mental biology. Laboratories with examina-
the body and present evolving knowledge of
tion of microscopic and gross specimens, and Deals with the mechanisms of pathogenesis of
genes responsible for normal and abnormal
autopsy case studies emphasizing modern bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.
anatomy. Lecturers focus on current problems in
pathology practice. Only HST students may Approach spans mechanisms from molecular to
organ system research. Only HST students may
register under HST.030, graded P/D/F. Lab fee. clinical aspects of disease. Topics selected for
register under HST.010, graded P/D/F. Lab fee.
Enrollment limited. intrinsic interest and cover the demonstrated
Enrollment restricted to graduate students.
R. N. Mitchell, R. Padera spectrum of pathophysiologic mechanisms.
L. Gehrke
Only HST students may register under HST.040,
graded P/D/F. Lab fee. Enrollment limited.
C. Crumpacker II, H. Simon
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
451 s u b j e c t s E S D . S 3 0 t o H S T. 0 4 1
HST.061 Endocrinology HST.091 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology HST.121 Gastroenterology
T E C H N O L O G Y
(Subject meets with HST.060) (Subject meets with HST.090) (Subject meets with HST.120)
Prereq: Biology (GIR), 7.05, permission of Prereq: HST.030 or HST.031; permission of Prereq: Biology (GIR), 7.05, Physics I (GIR),
instructor instructor permission of instructor
G (Spring) G (Spring) G (Fall; second half of term)
Physiology and pathophysiology of the human Normal and pathologic physiology of the heart Presents the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry,
endocrine system. Three hours of lecture and and vascular system. Emphasis includes hemo- biophysics, and bioengineering of the gastroin-
A N D
section each week concern individual parts of dynamics, electrophysiology, gross pathology, testinal tract and associated pancreatic, liver,
the endocrine system. Topics include assay and clinical correlates of cardiovascular function and biliary systems. Emphasis on the molecular
techniques, physiological integration, etc. At in normal and in a variety of disease states. and pathophysiological basis of disease where
S C I E N C E S
frequent clinic sessions, patients are presented Special attention given to congenital, rheumatic, known. Covers gross and microscopic pathol-
who demonstrate clinical problems considered valvular heart disease and cardiomyopathy. ogy and clinical aspects. Formal lectures given
in the didactic lectures. Only HST students may Only HST students may register under HST.090, by core faculty, with some guest lectures by
register under HST.060, graded P/D/F. Enroll- graded P/D/F. Enrollment limited. local experts. Selected seminars conducted by
ment limited. E. Edelman students with supervision of faculty. Only HST
W. Kettyle, D. Breault students may register under HST.120, graded
HST.101 Respiratory Pathophysiology P/D/F. Enrollment limited.
H E A L T H
HST.071 Human Reproductive Biology (Subject meets with HST.100) A. Rutherford, S. Flier
(Subject meets with HST.070) Prereq: Biology (GIR), 7.05, Physics I (GIR),
Prereq: 7.05, permission of instructor permission of instructor HST.131 Neuroscience
G (Fall; first half of term) G (Spring) (Subject meets with HST.130)
4-0-2 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Fall)
Lectures and clinical case discussions designed Lectures, seminars, and laboratories cover the
to provide the student with a clear understand- histology, cell biology, and physiological func-
ing of the physiology, endocrinology, and pation of the lung with multiple examples related Comprehensive study of neuroscience where
thology of human reproduction. Emphasis is on to common diseases of the lung. A quantitative students explore the brain on levels rang-
the role of technology in reproductive science. approach to the physics of gases, respiratory ing from molecules and cells through neural
Suggestions for future research contributions in mechanics, and gas exchange is provided to ex- systems, perception, memory, and behavior.
the field are probed. Students become involved plain pathological mechanisms. Use of medical Includes some aspects of clinical neuroscience,
in the wider aspects of reproduction, such as ventilators is discussed in lecture and in labora- within neuropharmacology, pathophysiology,
prenatal diagnosis, in vitro fertilization, abor- tory experiences. For MD candidates and other and neurology. Lectures supplemented by con-
tion, menopause, contraception and ethics rela- students with background in science. Only HST ferences and labs. Labs review neuroanatomy
tion to reproductive science. Only HST students students may register under HST.100, graded at the gross and microscopic levels. Only HST
may register under HST.070, graded P/D/F. P/D/F. Enrollment limited. students may register under HST.130, graded
A. Koniaris, J. Yeh J. Drazen, S. Loring P/D/F. Limited to 50.
J. Assad, M. Frosch
HST.081 Hematology HST.111 Renal Pathophysiology
(Subject meets with HST.080) (Subject meets with HST.110) HST.141 Molecular Medicine (New)
Prereq: 7.05, permission of instructor Prereq: Biology (GIR), 7.05, permission of Prereq: 7.05
G (Spring; second half of term) instructor G (Fall)
3-6-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Spring) 2-0-4
Intensive survey of the biology, physiology Conducted as a seminar to study a variety of
and pathophysiology of blood with systematic Considers the normal physiology of the kidney human diseases and the underlying molecular,
consideration of hematopoiesis, white blood and the pathophysiology of renal disease. genetic, and biochemical basis for the patho-
cells, red blood cells, platelets, coagulation, Renal regulation of sodium, potassium, acid, genesis and pathophysiology of the disorders.
plasma proteins, and hematologic malignancies. and water balance are emphasized as are the Lectures by faculty and seminars conducted
Emphasis given equally to didactic discussion mechanism and consequences of renal failure. by students, with tutorials and supervision by
and analysis of clinical problems. Enrollment Included also are the pathology and pathophysi- faculty. Patients presented when feasible. Ap-
limited. ology of clinical renal disorders such as acute propriate for students who have had a course in
H. F. Bunn, N. Berliner and chronic glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, biochemistry and/or molecular biology.
and vascular disease. New molecular insights I. M. London, G. Q. Daley, D. E. Cohen
into transporter mutations and renal disease are
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
discussed. Only HST students may register un-

der HST.110, graded P/D/F. Enrollment limited.
J. Seifter, A. Lam
452
HST.147 Human Biochemistry and Metabolic Only HST students may register under HST.160, HST.192 Medical Decision Analysis and
C O U R S E
Diseases graded P/D/F. Probabilistic Medical Inference
(Subject meets with HST.146) K. Musunuru Prereq: Permission of instructor; HST.191
Prereq: Permission of instructor recommended
G (Fall, IAP; partial term) HST.176 Cellular and Molecular Immunology G (IAP)
3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Subject meets with HST.175) 2-0-2 [P/D/F]
HST
Prereq: 7.05
First-year graduate level intensive subject in hu- Teaches the essentials of quantitative diagnostic
G (Fall)
man biochemistry and physiological chemistry reasoning and medical decision analysis. Guides
that focuses on intermediary metabolism, struc- participants through the process of choosing
tures of key intermediates and enzymes impor- Covers cells and tissues of the immune system, an appropriate contemporary medical problem
tant in human disease. Subject is divided into lymphocyte development, the structure and in which risk-benefit tradeoffs play a promi-
four areas: carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids function of antigen receptors, the cell biology of nent role, conducting a decision analysis, and
and nucleic acids. The importance of these areas antigen processing and presentation includ- ultimately publishing the results in a medical
is underscored with examples from diseases ing molecular structure and assembly of MHC journal. Topics include decision trees, influ-
and clinical correlations that are introduced molecules, lymphocyte activation, the biology ence diagrams, Markov decision models and
by clinician-scientists. Only HST students may of cytokines, leukocyte-endothelial interactions, Monte Carlo simulation, methods for quantifying
register under HST.146, graded P/D/F. Students and the pathogenesis of immunologically medi- patient values, Bayesian inference, decision
must register for both Fall and IAP sections. ated diseases. Consists of lectures and tutorials thresholds, and the cognitive science of medical
Enrollment limited. in which clinical cases are discussed with faculty decision making. Limited to 8; preference to HST
D. Cohen, R. Mitchell tutors. Details of each case covering a number of students
immunological issues in the context of disease M. B. Westover, M. Bianchi, S. Cash
HST.151 Principles of Pharmacology are posted on a student website. Only HST
(Subject meets with HST.150) students may register under HST.175, graded HST.196 Teaching Health Sciences and
Prereq: Biology (GIR), 7.05, Physics I (GIR) P/D/F. Limited to 45. Technology
G (Spring; first half of term) S. Pillai, B. Cherayil Prereq: None
6-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
HST.191 Introduction to Biostatistics and Units arranged [P/D/F]
An introduction to pharmacology. Topics include
Epidemiology Can be repeated for credit
mechanisms of drug action, dose-response rela-
(Subject meets with HST.190)
tions, pharmacokinetics, drug delivery systems, For teaching assistants in HST where the teach-
drug metabolism, toxicity of pharmacological ing assignment is approved for academic credit
G (IAP)
agents, drug interactions, and substance abuse. by the department.
Selected agents and classes of agents examined Staff
in detail. BEP students must register for HST.151 Fundamentals of biostatistics and epidemiology.
(graded) other HST students may register under Trains students how to comprehend, critique HST.198 Independent Study in Health Sciences
HST.150 (P/D/F). Course follows HMS calendar. and communicate findings from biomedical and Technology
Restricted to HST MD, HST MEMP or HST BEP literature. How to assess the importance of Prereq: Permission of instructor
students. chance in the interpretation of experimental G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
C. Rosow data. Topics include probability theory, normal Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
sampling, chi-squared and t-tests, analysis Can be repeated for credit
HST.161 Molecular Biology and Genetics in of variance, linear regression and survival
Opportunity for independent study of health
Modern Medicine analysis, as well has how to perform elementary
sciences and technology under regular supervi-
Prereq: 7.05 calculations using the statistical package STATA.
sion by an HST faculty member. Projects require
G (Fall; partial term) How to identify and prevent bias in observa-
prior approval, as well as a substantive paper.
6-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit tional studies. Causal inference, types of bias
Minimum 12 units required.
(confounding, selection and information bias),
Foundation for understanding the relationship Consult HST Faculty
key study designs (randomized trials, cohort and
between molecular biology, developmental
case-control studies, and screening programs).
biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, HST.199 Research in Health Sciences and
Only HST students may register under HST.190,
and medicine. Develops explicit connections Technology
graded P/D/F. Enrollment limited; restricted to
between basic research, medical understand- Prereq: Permission of instructor
medical and graduate students.
ing, and the perspective of patients. Principles G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
R. Betensky, M. Hernan
of human genetics reviewed. Translation of Units arranged [P/D/F]
clinical understanding into analysis at the level Can be repeated for credit
of the gene, chromosome and molecule; the
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
For research assistants in HST where the as-

concepts and techniques of molecular biology
signed research is approved for academic credit
and genomics; and the strategies and methods
by the department. Hours are arranged with
of genetic analysis, including an introduction to
research supervisor.
bioinformatics. Extends beyond basic principles
S. S. Pillai, R. L. Maas, S. P. Balk, M. L. Bulyk,
to current research activity in human genetics.
A. Rosenzweig
453 s u b j e c t s H S T. 0 6 1 t o H S T. 1 9 9
HST.200 Introduction to Clinical Medicine HST.203 Clinical Experience in Medical technology and drugs, analyze successes and
T E C H N O L O G Y
Prereq: Permission of instructor Engineering and Medical Physics autopsy failed biomedical enterprises.
G (Spring) Prereq: HST.201, HST.202 W. Zapol, R. Anderson
9-19-12 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
0-12-0 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit HST.220 Introduction to the Care of Patients
February through May, Monday, Wednesday,
Friday. Students learn the basic skills involved An individually arranged full-time one-month
G (IAP, Spring)
in examination of the patient and are introduced directed study in a clinical environment where
to history taking and patient interview. Students active medical engineering/medical physics
A N D
exposed to clinical problems in medicine, investigation is in progress. Students engage Elective subject for HST/MD candidates only.
surgery, and pediatrics in groups of two or three in patient care, particularly those aspects that Provides an introduction to the care of patients
students under one faculty member. Findings interface closely with technology. Students also through opportunities to observe and participate
S C I E N C E S
reported through history taking and oral presen- focus on in-depth exploration of the technical in doctor-patient interaction in an outpatient,
tation of the cases to the class. An intensive sub- and research area. A project proposal is required office-based environment, and through patient-
ject serving as prerequisite to clinical clerkships. at time of registration. Term paper required. oriented seminars. Students are exposed to
Restricted to MD program students. HST Faculty some of the practical realities of providing
W. Goessling patient care. Topics include basic interviewing,
HST.211 Biomedical Inventions: Clinical issues of ethics and confidentiality, and other
HST.201 Introduction to Clinical Medicine and Introduction aspects of the doctor-patient relationship.
H E A L T H
Medical Engineering I Prereq: Permission of instructor Requirements include regular attendance, and a
Prereq: Permission of instructor G (IAP) short paper on patient care. Limited to 15.
G (Summer) 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit W. M. Kettyle, MIT Medical Department Staff
Provides students with an understanding of
HST.240 Translational Medicine Preceptorship
Develop skills in patient interviewing and physi- modern biomedicine. Explores the clinical areas
Prereq: HST.035
cal examination; become proficient at organizing where medical practice and biomedical enter-
G (Fall, Spring)
and communicating clinical information in both prise intersect. Hear and interact with academic
written and oral forms; begin integrating history, physicians engaged in care and treatment of
physical, and laboratory data with pathophysi- patients, in the wards, ICUs, ORs and outpatient Individually designed preceptorship joins to-
ologic principles; and become familiar with the areas, and develop the knowledge base needed gether scientific research and clinical medicine.
clinical decision-making process and broad eco- to obtain elective clinical experiences. Learn to Students devote approximately half of their time
nomic, ethical, and sociological issues involved interact with patients and clinicians. Focus is on to clinical experiences, and the remaining part
in patient care. There are two sections: one at the various needs of medical specialties, both to scholarly work in basic or clinical science. The
Mount Auburn Hospital during IAP, and one at device, IT and pharma to better treat common two might run concomitantly or in series. Follow
West Roxbury VA Hospital beginning in summer. medical diseases. a clinical preceptor's daily activity, including
Restricted to MEMP students. W. Zapol, R. Anderson aspects of patient care, attending rounds, confer-
R. G. Mark, J. Strymish ences, and seminars. Research involves formal
HST.212 Biomedical Inventions: Clinical investigation of a focused and directed issue
HST.202 Introduction to Clinical Medicine and Experience and Selected Success Analysis related to selected clinical area. Final paper re-
Medical Engineering II Prereq: HST.211 quired. Limited to students in the GEMS Program.
Prereq: HST.201 G (Spring) E. Edelman
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) 3-0-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
0-20-0 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit HST.299 Research in Health Sciences and
Provides students with a survey of key biomedi-
Technology
Strengthens the skills developed in HST.201 cal research needs by lecture-discussions and
through a six-week clerkship in medicine at a facilitating interaction with academic-clinicians
Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital. Students and scientists active in medical care/research.
serve as full-time members of a ward team and Both drug and technology development in the
participate in longitudinal patient care. In addi- various medical and surgical specialties are ex- For research assistants in HST where the
tion, students participate in regularly scheduled amined. Students develop the knowledge base assigned research is approved for academic
teaching conferences focused on principles needed to obtain elective clinical experiences. credit by the department. Hours are arranged
of patient management. Restricted to MEMP Unsolved clinical problems are sought by each with research supervisor. Restricted to HST MD
students. student in a biomedical area of their interest and students in clinical phase of program.
R. G. Mark, J. Strymish presented to the class. Interactions with aca- HST Staff
demic physicians who have successfully devel-
oped technologies and drugs that are approved
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
by the FDA and in widespread clinical use. How,

where, when and why biomedical enterprise and
medical practice can successfully intersect is
explored. Students can interact with academic
physicians engaged in the development of novel
454
HST.410J Projects in Microscale Engineering for HST.460J Statistics for Neuroscience Research HST.506J Computational Systems Biology
C O U R S E
the Life Sciences (Same subject as 9.073J) (Same subject as 6.874J)
(Same subject as 6.07J) Prereq: Permission of instructor (Subject meets with 6.802J, 7.36J, 7.91J,
Prereq: None Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) 20.390J, 20.490J)
U (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Prereq: Biology (GIR); 18.440 or 6.041
2-4-3 3-0-9 G (Spring)
HST
A project-based introduction to manipulating See description under subject 9.073J.
and characterizing cells and biological mol- E. N. Brown See description under subject 6.874J.
ecules using microfabricated tools. In the first D. K. Gifford, T. S. Jaakkola
half of the term, students perform laboratory HST.500 Frontiers in (Bio)Medical Engineering
exercises designed to introduce the design, and Physics HST.507J Advanced Computational Biology:
manufacture, and use of microfluidic channels; Prereq: None Genomes, Networks, Evolution
techniques for sorting and manipulating cells G (Spring) (Same subject as 6.878J)
and biomolecules; and making quantitative 3-0-9 (Subject meets with 6.047)
measurements using optical detection and fluo- Prereq: 6.006, 6.041, Biology (GIR); or
Provides a framework for mapping research top-
rescent labeling. In the second half of the term, permission of instructor
ics at the intersection of medicine and engineer-
students work in small groups to design and G (Fall)
ing/physics in the Harvard-MIT community and
test a microfluidic device to solve a real-world 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
covers the different research areas in MEMP (for
problem of their choosing. Includes exercises in
example, regenerative biomedical technologies, See description under subject 6.878J.
written and oral communication and team build-
biomedical imaging and biooptics). Lectures pro- M. Kellis
ing. Limited to 20; preference to freshmen.
vide fundamental concepts and consider what's
D. Freeman, M. Gray, A. Aranyosi
hot, and why, in each area. Training in scientific HST.508 Quantitative Genomics
proposal writing (thesis proposals, fellowship Prereq: Permission of instructor
HST.450J Biological Physics
applications, or research grant applications) G (Fall)
through writing workshops. Topics include how 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Prereq: 8.044 recommended but not necessary
to structure a novel research project, how to po-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Provides in-depth quantitative understanding of
sition research within the scientific community,
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) evolutionary and population genetics, compara-
how to present preliminary data effectively, and
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit tive and clinical genomics. Each module consists
how to give and respond to peer reviews.
of a series of lectures, a journal club discus-
See description under subject 8.593J. S. Bhatia, C. Stultz, S. Jhaveri
sion of high impact publications, and lectures
G. Benedek
that provide clinical correlates. Homework
HST.505 Laboratory in Molecular and Cellular
assignments and final projects aim to develop
HST.452J Statistical Physics in Biology Sciences
understanding of genomic data from evolution-
(Same subject as 8.592J) Prereq: Biochemistry or cell biology
ary principles.
Prereq: 8.333 or permission of instructor G (IAP)
L. Mirny, G. Kryukov, S. Sunyaev
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department
HST.509 Computational and Functional
Provides laboratory training in state-of-the-art Genomics
A survey of problems at the interface of statisti- experimental approaches and techniques in Prereq: Permission of instructor
cal physics and modern biology: bioinformatic molecular and cellular sciences. Lab training is G (Spring)
methods for extracting information content of reinforced with didactic lectures which stress 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
DNA; gene finding, sequence comparison, phylo- the theory behind these methodologies. Topics
Experimental functional genomics and pro-
genetic trees. Physical interactions responsible include mammalian cell culture; tissue engi-
teomics; DNA and protein sequence analysis;
for structure of biopolymers; DNA double helix, neering; DNA cloning; gene transfer and gene
cellular regulatory networks; phenotypic analy-
secondary structure of RNA, elements of protein therapy; transgenic animals; protein purification
sis; human genetic variation. Primarily critical
folding. Considerations of force, motion, and and analysis; and microscopy. Emphasis on
reading and discussion. Molecular biology, solid
packaging; protein motors, membranes. Col- the quantitative aspects of these methodolo-
understanding of basic probability and statistics
lective behavior of biological elements; cellular gies. Students learn how to incorporate these
recommended. Follows Harvard FAS calendar.
networks, neural networks, and evolution. approaches into an interdisciplinary research
M. L. Bulyk, S. R. Sunyaev, S. Gaudet
M. Kardar, L. Mirny strategy aimed at addressing important ques-
tions in biomedical research.
HST.510 Genomics and Computational Biology
J. Shah, J. Chen, U. Demirci, J. Karp
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Integrates knowledge, research tools in new as-

pects of bioengineering, personalized medicine
455 s u b j e c t s H S T. 2 0 0 t o H S T. 5 1 0
and genetically modified organisms. Interplays interdisciplinary biological-engineering ap- small and large molecules, movement of cancer
T E C H N O L O G Y
of biophysical, ecological, economic, and social/ proach in an academic/corporate context, and and immune cells, metastatic process, and treat-
ethical modeling are explored through multi- probes mechanisms and methods of evaluation ment response.
disciplinary teams of students and individual of tissue/biomaterials and patient/device inter- R. K. Jain
brief reports. Follows Harvard FAS calendar. actions. Assesses current outcomes and chal-
G. Church lenges, and cutting-edge technological solutions HST.527 Blood Vessels and Endothelial
to medical problems. Additional topics include Phenotypes in Health and Disease
HST.514J Sensory-Neural Systems: Spatial key biological concepts; biofunctional/bioactive Prereq: Permission of instructor
Orientation from End Organs to Behavior and materials, drug delivery, and pertinent advances G (Spring)
A N D
Adaptation in nanotechnology; technical issues in design, 2-0-4 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
(Same subject as 16.430J) development, fabrication and clinical evalua-
Overview of the endothelium as a model
Prereq: Neuroscience or systems engineering or tion; novel research directions and applications
S C I E N C E S
system for understanding biological complex-

permission of instructor of materials to medicine; and ethical, economic
ity in health and disease. Emphasis placed on:
G (Spring) and regulatory considerations.
mechanisms of endothelial cell heterogene-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit F. J. Schoen, A. Khademhosseini
ity, including genetic and microenvironmental
See description under subject 16.430J. determinants; the role of endothelial cell
HST.522J Biomaterials: Tissue Interactions
L. Young, C. Oman trafficking, hemostasis, barrier function, antigen
presentation and vasomotor tone; and the
H E A L T H
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR), Physics I

HST.515J Aerospace Biomedical and Life role of endothelial cell dysfunction in disease,
Support Engineering including tumors, sickle cell disease, pulmo-
G (Fall)
(Same subject as 16.423J, ESD.65J) nary hypertension, veno-occlusive disease of
Prereq: 16.400, 16.06, 16.060, or permission of the liver, thrombotic microangiopathies and
instructor See description under subject 20.441J. xenotransplanation. Additional topics covered
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) I. V. Yannas, M. Spector include novel proteomic and genomic strategies
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered for mapping endothelial cell phenotypes, evolu-
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit HST.523J Cell-Matrix Mechanics tionary (Darwinian) principles, and complexity
(Same subject as 2.785J, 3.97J, 20.411J) theory. Knowledge of introductory biology or
Prereq: 2.001, or 2.01 and 2.02A; Chemistry physiology, and biochemistry or molecular biol-
D. J. Newman
(GIR), Biology (GIR); or permission of instructor ogy required.
G (Fall) W. Aird, G. Garcia-Cardena
HST.516 Circadian Biology: From Cellular
Oscillations to Sleep Regulation
HST.531 Medical Physics of Proton Radiation
Prereq: Biological sciences See description under subject 2.785J.
Therapy
G (Fall) I. V. Yannas, M. Spector
Prereq: None
HST.524J Design of Medical Devices and
Properties, mechanisms, and functional roles Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
Implants
of circadian rhythms in organisms ranging from 2-0-4
unicells to mammals. Cellular and molecular
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR), Biology (GIR), Physics I Acceleration of protons for radiation therapy;
components, regulation of gene expression and
(GIR); or permission of instructor introduction into advanced techniques such as
physiological functions, genetic and biochemical
G (Spring) laser acceleration and dielectric wall accelera-
analyses of circadian rhythms, and neurobiology
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit tion. Topics include the interactions of protons
of the mammalian circadian pacemaker. Math-
with the patient, Monte Carlo simulation, and
ematics and modeling of oscillatory systems and See description under subject 2.782J.
dose calculation methods; biological aspects of
applications to circadian rhythms. Experimen- I. V. Yannas, M. Spector
proton therapy, relative biological effectiveness
tal studies of human rhythms, including the
(RBE), and the role of contaminating neutrons;
sleep-wake cycle and hormone rhythms, with HST.525J Tumor Pathophysiology and Transport
treatment planning and treatment optimization
applications to sleep disorders. Follows Harvard Phenomena: A Systems Biology Approach
methods, and intensity-modulated proton ther-
FAS calendar. (Same subject as 10.548J)
apy (IMPT); the effect of organ motion and its
C. A. Czeisler Prereq: 18.03; 10.301
compensation by use of image-guided treatment
techniques; general dosimetry and advanced
HST.521 Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, and Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
in-vivo dosimetry methods, including PET/CT
Regenerative Therapeutics 2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and prompt gamma measurements. Outlook
Prereq: HST.031 or permission of instructor
Tumor pathophysiology plays a central role in into therapy with heavier ions. Includes practical
G (Spring)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
the growth, invasion, metastasis and treatment demonstrations at the Proton Therapy Center of
of solid tumors. Principles of transport phe- the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Covers the structure, properties and therapeu- nomena are applied to develop a systems level, J. Unkelback, J. Schuemann
tic applications of biomaterials, as well as the quantitative understanding of angiogenesis,
opportunities and scientific and technological blood flow and microcirculation, metabolism
challenges of tissue engineering. Provides an and microenvironment, transport and binding of
456
HST.535 Principles and Practice of Tissue HST.542J Quantitative Systems Physiology HST.560J Radiation Biophysics
C O U R S E
Engineering (Same subject as 2.792J, 6.022J, 20.371J) (Same subject as 22.55J)
Prereq: None (Subject meets with 2.796J, 6.522J, 20.471J) (Subject meets with 22.055)
G (Spring) Prereq: Physics II (GIR), 18.03, or permission of Prereq: Permission of instructor
2-0-6 instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
U (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
HST
Leaders in the field present the principles and
practice of tissue engineering (and regenerative
medicine). Topics include the principles underly- See description under subject 6.022J. See description under subject 22.55J.
ing strategies for employing select exogenous T. Heldt, R. G. Mark, C. M. Stultz Staff
cells, biomaterial scaffolds, soluble regulators
or their genes, and mechanical loading for the HST.543 Cardiac Biophysics HST.561J Noninvasive Imaging in Biology and
regeneration of tissues and organs in vitro and Prereq: 6.021 Medicine
in vivo. Differentiated cell types and stem cells Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered (Same subject as 9.173J, 20.483J, 22.56J)
are compared and contrasted for this applica- Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Prereq: 18.03, 8.03, or permission of instructor
tion, as are natural and synthetic scaffolds. 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
Covers the rationale for employing selected Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
In depth review of contemporary theories in
growth factors and examines the methods for 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
the physics of the heart. Overview of cardiac
incorporating their genes into the scaffolds.
physiology, including an in depth examination See description under subject 22.56J.
Discusses the influence of environmental fac-
of cardiac excitation and excitation-contraction A. Jasanoff
tors, including mechanical loading and culture
coupling. Cardiac membrane channels, the
conditions. Presents methods for fabricating
action potential (Hodgkin-Huxley and Luo-Rudy HST.562 Imaging and Sample Processing in
tissue-engineered products and devices for
models), and action potential propagation (cable Biology and Medicine (New)
implantation. Addresses the federal regulatory
and bidomain models). Arrhythmias, drugs, and Prereq: Biology (GIR), 5.12; or permission of
status of tissue-engineered products, as well
defibrillation. Relies heavily on the current litera- instructor
as strategies for introducing such products into
ture in the field. Follows Harvard FAS schedule. G (Fall)
the clinic. Examples of procedures currently
K. K. Parker 3-1-8
employed clinically are analyzed as case stud-
ies. All sessions are webcast to the world and Discusses basic principles and concepts of
HST.544J Fields, Forces, and Flows in Biological
archived for open access review at any time. bioimaging and sample processing. Topics
Systems
M. Spector include optical imaging modalities; optical/
physical/chemical properties of a broad range
20.430J)
HST.540J Human Physiology of biological samples, including clinical tissues
(Same subject as 7.20J) and sample handling/processing technologies;
instructor
Prereq: 7.05 underlying engineering principles; and basic
G (Fall)
U (Fall) image analysis. Provides experience with optical
5-0-7 microscopy and tissue processing technique
See description under subject 20.430J. (CLARITY). Limited to 15.
M. Bathe, A. J. Grodzinsky, R. D. Kamm K. Chung
M. Krieger, D. Sabatini
HST.545 Physiological Systems Analysis HST.563 Imaging Biophysics and Clinical

HST.541J Cellular Biophysics
Prereq: 18.03, 18.06 Applications
U (Fall) Prereq: 18.03, 8.03; or permission of instructor
3-3-6 Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 18.03; 2.005, 6.002,
6.003, 6.071, 10.301, 20.110, or permission of A survey of systems theory with applications
instructor from bioengineering and physiology. Analysis:
G (Fall) differential equations, linear and nonlinear Introduction to the connections and distinctions
5-2-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit systems, stability, the complementary nature of among various imaging modalities (x-ray, opti-
time and frequency domain methods, feedback, cal, ultrasound, MRI, PET, SPECT, EEG), common
Meets with undergraduate subject 6.021J. Re-
and biological oscillations. Applications: nerve goals of biomedical imaging, broadly defined
quires the completion of more advanced home
function, muscle dynamics, cardiovascular target of biomedical imaging, and the current
problems and/or an additional project.
regulation. Laboratory: neural models, feedback practical and economic landscape of biomedi-
D. M. Freeman, J. Han, T. Heldt, J. Voldman, M.
control systems, properties of muscle, cardio- cal imaging research. Emphasis on applications
F. Yanik
vascular function. Follows Harvard FAS calendar. of imaging research. Final project consists of stu-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
D. M. Merfeld dent groups writing mock grant applications for

biomedical imaging research project, modeled
after an exploratory National Institutes of Health
(NIH) grant application.
C. Catana, A. Kumar, A. Guimaraes
457 s u b j e c t s H S T. 5 1 4 J t o H S T. 5 6 3
HST.565 Medical Imaging Sciences and HST.580J Data Acquisition and Image in neurobiology, physiology, and physics
T E C H N O L O G Y
Applications Reconstruction in MRI required.

Prereq: None (Same subject as 6.556J) R. L. Gollub, L. Wald, B. Dickerson, K. Helmer,
G (Fall) Prereq: 6.011 R. Banzett, J. R. Melcher, R. Savoy, D. Salat, M.
3-0-9 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Vangel, D. Greve, A. Yendiki, J. Mandeville
Covers the biophysical, mathematical and instru-
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit HST.584J Magnetic Resonance Analytic,
mentation basics of positron emission tomogra-
Biochemical, and Imaging Techniques
phy (PET), x-ray and computed tomography (CT), See description under subject 6.556J.
A N D
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and single E. Adalsteinsson

photon emission tomography (SPECT). Topics in-
clude particles and photon interactions, nuclear HST.582J Biomedical Signal and Image
S C I E N C E S
counting statistics, gamma cameras, and com- Processing

puted tomography as it pertains to SPECT and (Same subject as 6.555J, 16.456J)
PET (including PET-CT, PET-MR, and time-of-flight Prereq: 6.003, 2.004, 16.004, or 18.085 Introduction to basic NMR theory. Examples of
PET). Discusses the clinical applications of PET G (Spring) biochemical data obtained using NMR summa-
in molecular imaging of the brain, the heart, and 3-4-5 H-LEVEL Grad Credit rized along with other related experiments. De-
cancer. Includes a practical demonstration of tailed study of NMR imaging techniques includes
Fundamentals of digital signal processing with
SPECT and PET-CT imaging at the Massachusetts discussions of basic cross-sectional image re-
H E A L T H
particular emphasis on problems in biomedical

General Hospital. Considers the ways in which construction, image contrast, flow and real-time
research and clinical medicine. Basic principles
these imaging techniques are rooted in physics, imaging, and hardware design considerations.
and algorithms for data acquisition, imaging,
engineering, and mathematics as well as their Exposure to laboratory NMR spectroscopic and
filtering, and feature extraction. Laboratory proj-
respective role in anatomic and physiologic/ imaging equipment included.
ects provide practical experience in processing
molecular imaging. L. Wald, K. Setsompop
physiological data, with examples from cardiol-
G. El Fakhri, M. Normandin
ogy, speech processing, and medical imaging.
HST.590 Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series
J. Greenberg, E. Adalsteinsson, W. Wells
HST.569 Biomedical Optics Prereq: None
Prereq: Calculus G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
HST.583 Functional Magnetic Resonance
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 1-0-0 [P/D/F]
Imaging: Data Acquisition and Analysis
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Seminars focused on the development of profes-
Introduction to physics and engineering of Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) sional skills. Each term focuses on a different
optical technologies and their applications in Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit topic, resulting in a repeating cycle that covers
medicine and biology. Propagation of light in tis- medical ethics, responsible conduct of research,
Provides information relevant to the conduct and
sue, bright field, dark field, phase contrast, DIC, written and oral technical communication, and
interpretation of human brain mapping studies.
fluorescence, Raman, confocal, two-photon, low- translational issues. Includes guest lectures,
In-depth coverage of the physics of image forma-
coherence, spectral microscopy, and speckle. case studies, interactive small group discus-
tion, mechanisms of image contrast, and the
Current trends in microscopy and optical imag- sions, and role-playing simulations.
physiological basis for image signals. Paren-
ing. Appropriate for upper-level undergraduates HST Faculty
chymal and cerebrovascular neuroanatomy and
and graduate students in life sciences as well as
application of sophisticated structural analysis
engineering. Includes lectures, seminars, and HST.598 Research in Health Sciences and
algorithms for segmentation and registration
occasional guest lectures. Grading based on Technology
of functional data discussed. Additional topics
midterm and final report. Report analyzes a spe- Prereq: None
include fMRI experimental design including
cific technological need in medicine or biology U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
block design, event related and exploratory data
and proposes a solution. Opportunity to pursue Units arranged
analysis methods, and building and applying
implementation of the solution as a project in Can be repeated for credit
statistical models for fMRI data. Human subject
the following term is available.
issues including informed consent, institutional For undergraduates desiring to carry on substan-
B. Vakoc, B. E. Bouma, G. J. Tearney, S. H. Yun
review board requirements and safety in the tial projects of their own choosing in biomedical
high field environment are presented. Twice sciences or engineering. Work may be of experi-
HST.576J Topics in Neural Signal Processing
weekly lectures and weekly laboratory and mental, theoretical, or design nature. A project
discussion sessions. Laboratory will include proposal is required at time of registration.
Prereq: None
fMRI data acquisition sessions and data analysis Consult HST Faculty
workshops. Assignments include reading of
both textbook chapters and primary literature
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3-0-9
as well as fMRI data analysis in the laboratory.
See description under subject 9.272J. Probability, linear algebra, differential equa-
E. N. Brown tions, and introductory or college-level subjects
458
HST.599 Research in Health Sciences and nervous system and control of the peripheral HST.724 Clinical Aspects of Speech and Hearing
C O U R S E
Technology structures. Involves dissection of a human Prereq: HST.718 or permission of instructor
Prereq: Permission of instructor cadaver, examination of brain specimens, and G (Spring)
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) analysis of cross-sectional radiographic images. 5-5-2 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Units arranged [P/D/F] Limited to 12; undergraduates admitted based
Clinical approach to speech and hearing disor-
Can be repeated for credit on seniority.
HST
ders as practiced by physicians, audiologists,
B. C. Fullerton
For students conducting research in HST, in speech clinicians,rehabilitation specialists,
cases where the assigned research is approved pathologists, and bioengineers. Includes obser-
HST.720 Physiology of the Ear
for academic credit by the department. Hours vation of patient care in the clinic and operating
arranged with research supervisor. room;laboratory experience in audiology, voice
Consult HST Faculty and speech evaluation, evaluation of balance
disorders; lectures and discussion groups. Prior
HST.710J Speech Communication completion of HST.714 and HST.721 is recom-
(Same subject as 6.541J, 24.968J) Physical and physiological mechanisms underly- mended.
Prereq: Permission of instructor ing the transduction and analysis of acoustic K. Stankovic, J. Nadol
G (Spring) signals in the auditory periphery. Topics include
3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit the acoustics, mechanics, and hydrodynamics HST.725 Music Perception and Cognition
of sound transmission; the biophysical basis for Prereq: HST.723 or permission of instructor
cochlear amplification; the production of oto- Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
L. D. Braida, S. S. Ghosh, R. E. Hillman,
acoustic emissions; the physiology of hair-cell Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
S. Shattuck-Hufnagel
transduction and synaptic transmission; efferent 4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
feedback control; the analysis and coding of
HST.712J Laboratory on the Physiology, Survey of perceptual and cognitive aspects of
simple and complex sounds by the inner ear;
Acoustics, and Perception of Speech the psychology of music, with special emphasis
and the physiological bases for hearing disor-
(Same subject as 6.542J, 24.966J) on underlying neurocomputational representa-
ders. Based primarily on reading and discus-
Prereq: Permission of instructor tions and mechanisms. Systematically explores
sions of original research literature.
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered basic dimensions of hearing (pitch, timbre,
J. J. Guinan, J. J. Rosowski, C. A. Shera
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) consonance, loudness) and the time sense (du-
2-2-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit ration, temporal pattern) that form our percep-
HST.721 The Biology of the Inner Ear
tion of tonal quality, melody, harmony, meter,
See description under subject 6.542J. Prereq: Permission of instructor
and rhythm in music. Examines mechanisms
L. D. Braida, S. Shattuck-Hufnagel G (Fall)
responsible for separation of multiple voices/
instruments (polyphony), and for melodic and
HST.714J Acoustics of Speech and Hearing
Reviews the normal biology, biophysics, physiol- rhythmic grouping of events (musical phrase
ogy and morphology of the inner ear and audi- structure). Special topics include comparative,
tory nerve, as well as the mechanisms underly- evolutionary, and developmental psychology
G (Fall)
ing sensorineural hearing loss. of music; biological vs. cultural influences;
M. C. Liberman, S. F. Maison Gestaltist, associationist, and schema-based
See description under subject 6.551J. theories; music vs. speech perception; music
L. D. Braida, S. S. Ghosh, J. J. Rosowski, C. Shera HST.723J Neural Coding and Perception of vs. language cognition; music and cortical func-
Sound tion, music therapy, and neural basis of music
HST.716J Signal Processing by the Auditory (Same subject as 9.285J) performance.
System: Perception Prereq: Permission of instructor P. Cariani
Prereq: 6.003; 6.041 or 6.431; or permission of 3-1-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit HST.728J Automatic Speech Recognition
instructor (Same subject as 6.345J)
Neural structures and mechanisms mediating
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) Prereq: 6.003, 6.041, or permission of instructor
the detection, localization, and recognition of
sounds. Discussion of how acoustic signals are
coded by auditory neurons, the impact of these
See description under subject 6.552J. codes on behavorial performance, and the cir-
L. D. Braida cuitry and cellular mechanisms underlying signal See description under subject 6.345J.
transformations. Topics include temporal cod- V. W. Zue, J. R. Glass
HST.718 Anatomy of Speech and Hearing ing, neural maps and feature detectors, learning
and plasticity, and feedback control. General
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: Biology (GIR), permission of instructor

G (IAP) principles are conveyed by theme discussions of
2-2-2 H-LEVEL Grad Credit auditory masking, sound localization, musical
pitch, cochlear implants, and auditory scene
Studies the anatomy of the human head and analysis. Follows Harvard FAS calendar.
neck, focusing on structures involved in speech B. Delgutte, M. C. Brown, J. J. Guinan, J. Melcher,
and hearing. Covers general organization of the D. Polley and D. K. Eddington
459 s u b j e c t s H S T. 5 6 5 t o H S T. 7 2 8 J
HST.730 Molecular Biology of the Auditory prior approval, as well as a substantive paper. HST.920J Principles and Practice of Drug
T E C H N O L O G Y
System Minimum 12 units required. Development

Prereq: Biology (GIR) Consult L. D. Braida (Same subject as 7.547J, 10.547J, 15.136J,
G (Fall) ESD.691J)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit HST.905 Introduction to Health Care Prereq: Permission of instructor
Management G (Fall)
Focuses on molecular approaches to cochlear
development and function, based on readings
G (Spring)
and discussion of research literature. Lectures See description under subject 15.136J.
2-0-4
A N D
by course director and local experts in the field. T. J. Allen, C. L. Cooney, S. N. Finkelstein,
Includes discussion of gene expression, cell fate Introduction to the academic disciplines of A. J. Sinskey, G. K. Raju
determination, deafness mutations, stem cells business management with illustration from ex-
S C I E N C E S
and regeneration of the cochlea. amples in various medical care settings. Topics HST.922 Enabling Technology Innovation in
A. Edge include economics of health care; evolving role Healthcare and the Life Sciences
of physicians and other medical professionals; (Subject meets with HST.921)
HST.750 Modeling Issues in Hearing and Speech ethics of business decisions in a clinical context; Prereq: None
Prereq: HST.714, HST.721 underlying concepts in financial, marketing, and G (Spring)
G (Spring) operations management in health institutions; 2-0-7
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit and the management of risk in health-related
H E A L T H
Innovative, trans-faculty subject teaches how

enterprise. Presentations by carefully selected
Explores the theory and practice of scientific information technologies are reshaping and
multidisciplinary faculty group from the Harvard
modeling in the context of auditory and speech redefining the health care marketplace through
and MIT communities. Student projects address
biophysics. Based on seminar-style discussions improved economies of scale, greater technical
current issues occasioned by the rapidly chang-
of the research literature, subject draws on efficiencies in the delivery of care to patients,
ing health care environment. Meets at Harvard
examples from hearing and speech (cochlear advanced tools for patient education and self-
Medical School. Limited to graduate and medical
and vocal-fold mechanics) and explores general, care, network integrated decision support tools
students.
meta-theoretical issues that transcend the par- for clinicians, and the emergence of e-commerce
S. Finkelstein, P. L. Slavin
ticular subject matter. Examples include: What is in health care. Students ordinarily also register
a model? What is the process of model building? for HST.923 or HST.924, the lab component of
HST.914J Frontiers in Therapeutics and Drug
What are the different approaches to model- this subject. Undergraduates require permission
Delivery
ing? What is the relationship between theory of instructor. Only HST students may register
and experiment? How are models tested? What under HST.921, graded P/D/F.
constitutes a good model? S. E. Locke, B. P. Bergeron, J. Blander,
C. A. Shera, J. R. Melcher D. Z. Sands, J. A. Cartreine
G (Fall)
3-0-6
HST.771–HST.779 Research in the Speech and HST.924 Enabling Technology Innovation in
Hearing Sciences See description under subject 10.644J. Healthcare and the Life Sciences
Prereq: Permission of instructor D. G. Anderson (Subject meets with HST.923)
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Prereq: None
Units arranged [P/D/F] HST.916J Case Studies and Strategies in Drug G (Spring)
Can be repeated for credit Discovery and Development 0-3-0
Research on topics in theoretical, experimen- Student tutorial provides an opportunity for
tal, or clinical aspects of Speech and Hearing interactive discussion covering emerging
G (Spring)
Sciences arranged on an individual basis with a information technologies (IT) used in healthcare.
research supervisor. At the time of registration, Practicum: HMS and MIT graduate students in
a project proposal endorsed by the supervisor See description under subject 20.486J. medicine, business, law, education, engineer-
is required. At the end of the term, a concise S. R. Tannenbaum, A. J. Sinskey, A. Wood ing, computer science, public health, and gov-
written progress report along with a brief written ernment collaborate in interdisciplinary teams
evaluation by the supervisor must be submitted. HST.918J Economics of the Health Care to design an innovative IT application. Student
L. D. Braida Industries projects presented during the final class.
(Same subject as 15.141J) Students ordinarily also register for HST.921 or
HST.780 Independent Study in Speech and Prereq: Permission of instructor HST.922, the lecture component of the subject.
Hearing Sciences G (Spring) Undergraduates require permission of instruc-
Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-0-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit tor. Only HST students may register under
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) HST.923, graded P/D/F.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit S. E. Locke, B. P. Bergeron, J. Blander,
E. R. Berndt
Can be repeated for credit D. Z. Sands, J. A. Cartreine
Opportunity for independent study of speech

and hearing sciences under regular supervision
by an SHBT faculty member. Projects require
460
HST.926J Seminar on Health Care Systems and laboratory time differ. HST.936 has no nologies for health services delivery, as well as
C O U R S E
Innovation laboratory. human resources, and pharmaceutical and diag-
(Same subject as ESD.69J) L. G. Celi, H. S. Fraser, V. Nikore, K. Paik, nostic design in resource-poor settings. Features
Prereq: Permission of instructor M. Somai lectures and skills-based tutorial sessions led
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered by industry, foundation, and academic leaders.
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) HST.937 Global Health Informatics to Improve Lectures provide the foundation for a design
HST
2-0-7 Quality of Care project that may involve creation of a market or
(Subject meets with HST.936, HST.938) business plan, product design specification, or
Prereq: None research study. Limited to 24.
S. Finkelstein, J. Moses, J. Coughlin
G (Spring) U. Demirci, J. Blander
2-2-2
HST.934J Introduction to Global Medicine:
HST.940J Bioinformatics: Principles, Methods
Bioscience, Technologies, Disparities, Addresses issues related to how health informa-
and Applications
Strategies tion systems can improve the quality of care in
(Same subject as STS.449J) resource poor settings. Discusses key chal-
Prereq: None lenges and real problems; design paradigms
G (Spring)
G (Spring) and approaches; and system evaluation and the
2-0-1 [P/D/F] challenges of measuring impact. Weekly lectures
led by internationally recognized experts in the See description under subject 10.555J.
Exploration of basic themes in social medicine
field. Students taking HST.936, HST.937 and Gr. Stephanopoulos, I. Rigoutsos
via a specific examination of issues in global
HST.938 attend common lectures; assignments
medicine. The course takes as its challenge to
and laboratory time differ. HST.936 has no HST.950J Biomedical Computing
understand new paradigms for global health
laboratory. (Same subject as 6.872J)
that focus on providing complex medical ser-
L. G. Celi, H. S. Fraser, V. Nikore, K. Paik, Prereq: 6.034
vices to treat complicated health conditions (e.g.
M. Somai G (Fall)
multi-drug resistant TB, HIV/AIDS, and mental
health problems) in low resource settings.
HST.938 Global Health Informatics to Improve
Special attention given to the development of See description under subject 6.872J.
Quality of Care
new technologies or adapting existing technolo- G. Alterovitz, P. Szolovits
(Subject meets with HST.936, HST.937)
gies in ways that enable new solutions to global
Prereq: None
health problems, as well as overcoming barriers HST.960 At the Limits of Medicine: Philosophy,
G (Spring)
to translation of medical technologies for use in Religion, Literature
2-2-8
settings of great need. Addresses classic themes Prereq: None
of social inequalities and health disparities, Addresses issues related to how health informa- G (IAP)
and issues such as patenting and the devel- tion systems can improve the quality of care in 1-0-3 [P/D/F]
opment and delivery of pharmaceuticals or resource poor settings. Discusses key chal-
Critical examination of modern culture's view
other biotechnologies in international context. lenges and real problems; design paradigms
of human beings (and God) and what it reveals
Presentations by Harvard faculty involved in and approaches; and system evaluation and the
about its attitude toward death. Students
global health, basic or clinical research with a challenges of measuring impact. Weekly lectures
explore two descriptions of modern deaths, two
global reach, or medical humanitarian activities, led by internationally recognized experts in the
essays contemplating the egocentric nature of
in addition to class discussion. field. Students taking HST.936, HST.937 and
man, the radical secularization of the concept
M. J. Good, B. J. Good HST.938 attend common lectures; assignments
of man in the 19th century, and two alternative
and laboratory time differ. HST.936 has no
views that restitute human goodness without
HST.936 Global Health Informatics to Improve laboratory.
religion or sentimentality.
Quality of Care L. G. Celi, H. S. Fraser, V. Nikore, K. Paik,
S. Klingenstein
(Subject meets with HST.937, HST.938) M. Somai
Prereq: None
HST.971J Strategic Decision Making in the Life
G (Spring) HST.939J Designing and Sustaining Technology
Sciences
2-0-1 Innovation for Global Health Practice
Addresses issues related to how health informa- Prereq: None
Prereq: None
tion systems can improve the quality of care in G (Spring)
G (Spring)
resource poor settings. Discusses key chal- 3-0-6
lenges and real problems; design paradigms
Units arranged See description under subject 15.363J.
and approaches; and system evaluation and the
J. Fleming, A. Zarur
challenges of measuring impact. Weekly lectures Course trains students to think and act like
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
led by internationally recognized experts in the global health leaders and entrepreneurs. Looks
field. Students taking HST.936, HST.937 and at the business of running a social venture and
HST.938 attend common lectures; assignments how to plan and provide access to life-saving
medicines and essential services in international
and domestic settings. Considers specific case
studies for influential and leading edge tech-
461 s u b j e c t s H S T. 7 3 0 t o H S T. 9 7 1 J
HST.973J Evaluating a Biomedical Business HST.977J Critical Reading and Technical HST.S14–HST.S15 Special Subject: Health
T E C H N O L O G Y
Concept Assessment of Biomedical Information Sciences and Technology

(Same subject as 15.124J) (Same subject as 15.122J) Prereq: None
Prereq: None Prereq: SB degree in Biological Science or G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered permission of instructor Units arranged
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) G (Spring; first half of term) Can be repeated for credit
3-0-6 1-0-2 H-LEVEL Grad Credit HST.S16–HST.S17 Special Subject: Health
Sciences and Technology
Involves critical analysis of new biomedical busi- Gain experience in critical reading of scientific
Prereq: None
A N D
ness ideas. Inventors or principals of early stage literature, including patents, journal articles and
companies present their ideas to the class and FDA labels, with an emphasis on analyzing clini-
provide background material including scientific cal controversies and emerging technologies in
S C I E N C E S
papers and patents. A team of students is as- subject areas that have been or could become
HST.S18–HST.S19 Special Subject: Health
signed to evaluate each business idea. Students sources of entrepreneurial activity. Students
interact with the companies, potential custom- required to analyze a variety of topics in the
ers, other stakeholders and experts to develop a scientific literature, including screening for and
series of analyses concerning the critical issues cost-effectiveness of early detection of cancer,
that each business idea would face. Company therapeutic opportunities in oncology, evalua-
and student presentations supplemented by tion of immunotoxins and antibody therapies,
H E A L T H
topic-specific lectures and presentations by and new prospects for the treatment of autoim- Opportunity for group study of advanced subjects
biomedical entrepreneurs. Enrollment limited. mune disorders. To support the discussion of related to health sciences and technology not
Enrollment limited. these topics, outside experts may be invited to otherwise included in the curriculum. Offerings
C. Berke, R. Anders, R. J. Cohen participate as facilitators. are initiated by HST faculty on an ad hoc basis
S. Lapidus, J. Karp subject to program approval. Prerequisites may
HST.975J Clinical Trials in Biomedical Enterprise vary by topic; consult faculty at time of offering.
(Same subject as 15.121J) HST.THG Graduate Thesis HST Faculty
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) HST.S46–HST.S47 Special Subject: Health
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Sciences and Technology
2-0-4 Can be repeated for credit Prereq: None
Clinical trials have become one of the leading Program of research leading to the writing of
barriers to sucess in the introduction of new a PhD or ScD thesis or an HST SM thesis; to be
products and services for the healthcare indus- arranged by the student and an appropriate MIT
HST.S48–HST.S49 Special Subject: Health
try. Subject enables healthcare managers to ask faculty advisor.
the important questions surrounding a decision HST Faculty
Prereq: None
to pursue a clinical trial. Deciding to participate
in a clinical trial can sometimes result in expen- HST.UR Undergraduate Research in Health
Units arranged
sive, long-term corporate commitments, which Sciences and Technology
can have a significant impact on the company's Prereq: None
success or failure, particularly in the case of U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Group study of subjects related to health sci-
smaller companies. Subject explores issues Units arranged [P/D/F] ences and technology not otherwise included in
related to determing whether a clinical trial is Can be repeated for credit the curriculum. Prerequisites may vary by topic;
needed to significantly further the important HST.URG Undergraduate Research in Health consult faculty at time of offering.
goals of the company. Topics include the design, Sciences and Technology HST Faculty
implementation, analysis and presentation of Prereq: None
clinical trials. Case scenarios are presented U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) HST.S52 Special Subject: Medical Engineering
by professionals in the field, and students are Units arranged and Medical Physics (New)
asked to develop their own outline plan and Can be repeated for credit Prereq: Permission of instructor
clinical trial study plan from the sample cases G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
Extended participation in the work of a faculty
provided. Enrollment limited. Units arranged
member or research group. Research is arranged
H. Golub Can be repeated for credit
by mutual agreement between the student and
HST.S53 Special Subject: Medical Engineering
a member of the faculty of the Harvard-MIT
and Medical Physics (New)
Division of Health Sciences and Technology, and
Prereq: None
may continue over several terms. Registration re-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

quires submission of a written proposal, signed
Units arranged
by the faculty supervisor. A summary report
must be submitted at the end of each term.
J. Greenberg Opportunity for group study of advanced
subjects related to the Medical Engineering and
Medical Physics Program not otherwise included
462
in the curriculum. Offerings are initiated by HST.S76–HST.S77 Special Subject: Speech and
C O U R S E
MEMP faculty on an ad hoc basis subject to pro- Hearing Sciences
gram approval. Prerequisites may vary by topic; Prereq: Permission of instructor
consult faculty at time of offering. G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
HST Faculty Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
HST
HST.S54–HST.S55 Special Subject: Medical HST.S78–HST.S79 Special Subject: Speech and
Engineering and Medical Physics (New) Hearing Sciences
G (Fall, IAP, Spring) G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Units arranged [P/D/F] Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Opportunity for group study of advanced Opportunity for group study of advanced sub-
subjects related to the Medical Engineering and jects related to the Speech and Hearing Sciences
Medical Physics Program not otherwise included not otherwise included in the curriculum. Offer-
in the curriculum. Offerings are initiated by ings initiated by members of the SHBT faculty
MEMP faculty on an ad hoc basis subject to pro- on an ad hoc basis subject to program approval.
gram approval. Prerequisites may vary by topic; Prerequisites may vary by topic; consult faculty
consult faculty at time of offering. at time of offering.
HST Faculty SHBT Faculty
HST.S56–HST.S57 Special Subject: Medical HST.S96–HST.S97 Special Subject: Biomedical

Engineering and Medical Physics Enterprise
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged [P/D/F]
HST.S58–HST.S59 Special Subject: Medical HST.S98–HST.S99 Special Subject: Biomedical
Engineering and Medical Physics Enterprise
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged
Opportunity for group study of advanced Opportunity for group study of advanced
subjects related to the Medical Engineering and subjects relating to biomedical enterprise not
Medical Physics Program not otherwise included otherwise included in the curriculum. Offerings
in the curriculum. Offerings are initiated by are initiated by HST faculty on an ad hoc basis
MEMP faculty on an ad hoc basis subject to pro- subject to program approval. Prerequisites may
gram approval. Prerequisites may vary by topic; vary by topic. Consult faculty at time of offering.
consult faculty at time of offering. HST Faculty
HST Faculty
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
463 s u b j e c t s H S T. 9 7 3 J t o H S T. S 9 9
COURSE MAS MEDIA ARTS AND SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS dents with interest in algorithmic and technical MAS.UR Undergraduate Research in Media Arts
aspects of imaging and photography. Students and Sciences
MAS.110 Fundamentals of Computational Media taking graduate version complete additional Prereq: None
Design assignments. U (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prereq: None R. Raskar Units arranged [P/D/F]
U (Fall) Can be repeated for credit
3-3-6 HASS-A; CI-H MAS.132 Mathematical Methods in Imaging MAS.URG Undergraduate Research in Media
(Subject meets with MAS.532) Arts and Sciences
History of modern art and design from the Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: None
perspective of the technologist. Exploration U (Spring) U (Fall, Spring, Summer)
of visual analysis, typography, and technolo- 2-0-7 Units arranged
gies for audio/visual expression. Enrollment Can be repeated for credit
limited; preference to students in MAS freshman Surveys the landscape of imaging techniques
program. and develops skills for conducting imaging Individual or group study, research, or labora-
V. M. Bove, Jr. research. Reviews technical and social aspects tory investigations under faculty supervision,
of the evolving camera culture and considers its including individual participation in an ongoing
MAS.111 Introduction to Doing Research in role in transforming social interactions, reshap- research project. See UROP coordinator for
Media Arts and Sciences ing businesses, and influencing communities further information.
Prereq: None worldwide. Explores innovative protocols for C. Schmandt
U (Spring) sharing and consumption of visual media,
1-4-1 [P/D/F] as well as novel hardware and software tools
based on advanced lenses, digital illumination, GRADUATE SUBJECTS
Intended for students pursuing research projects modern sensors, and emerging image-analysis
at the Media Laboratory, particularly freshmen algorithms. Students taking graduate version MAS.500 Hands on Foundations in Media
and sophomores. Exercises and discussions complete additional assignments. Technology
on topics including Media Lab research areas; R. Raskar Prereq: Permission of instructor
documenting research progress; ethical issues
G (Fall, Spring)
in research; patents, copyrights, intellectual MAS.330J Design Across Scales, Disciplines and Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
property; and giving oral, written, and online Problem Contexts
presentations of results. A final oral presenta- A series of modular classes designed to provide
tion is required. Enrollment limited; preference basic foundations in the skills needed to per-
(Subject meets with MAS.650)
to students in the Media Arts and Sciences form research at the Media Lab. Introduces the
Prereq: None
freshman program. technology tool sets and research techniques
U (Spring)
V. M. Bove, Jr. used broadly at the Media Lab. Students choose
2-2-8 HASS-A
from a series of modules that include: hardware
MAS.131 Computational Camera and See description under subject 4.110J. basics, I-O and interconnecting, design and fab-
Photography N. Oxman, J. M. Yoon rication, programming, analyzing data, machine
(Subject meets with MAS.531) learning, signals and systems, applied control,
Prereq: Permission of instructor MAS.490 Independent Study in Media Arts and testing and evaluation methods, documenta-
U (Fall) Sciences tion and communication methods. Proportional
3-0-9 Prereq: Permission of instructor credit will be assigned to each module success-
U (Fall, Spring) fully completed.
Covers the complete pipeline of computational Units arranged V. M. Bove, K. Larson, J. Paradiso
cameras that attempt to digitally capture the Can be repeated for credit
essence of visual information by exploiting the MAS.491 Independent Study in Media Arts and MAS.531 Computational Camera and
synergistic combination of task-specific optics, Sciences Photography
illumination, sensors, and processing. Students Prereq: Permission of instructor (Subject meets with MAS.131)
discuss and use thermal, multi-spectral, high-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Fall, Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor

speed and 3-D range-sensing cameras, as well Units arranged [P/D/F] G (Fall)
as camera arrays. Presents opportunities in Can be repeated for credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
scientific and medical imaging, and mobile
phone-based photography. Also covers cameras Special projects on group or individual basis. Covers the complete pipeline of computational
for human computer interaction (HCI) and sen- Registration subject to prior arrangement of cameras that attempt to digitally capture the
sors that mimic animal eyes. Intended for stu- subject matter and supervision by staff. essence of visual information by exploiting the
Staff
464
synergistic combination of task-specific optics, MAS.552J City Science MAS.581 Networks, Complexity, and Their
C O U R S E
illumination, sensors, and processing. Students (Same subject as 4.557J) Applications
discuss and use thermal, multi-spectral, high- Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: None
speed and 3-D range-sensing cameras, as well G (Fall, Spring) G (Spring)
as camera arrays. Presents opportunities in 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 2-0-10
scientific and medical imaging, and mobile Can be repeated for credit with permission of
MAS
Develops a conceptual understanding of the
phone-based photography. Also covers cameras instructor
basic properties of networks and their implica-
for human computer interaction (HCI) and sen-
Focuses on architectural and mobility interventions. Networks are studied in the context of the
sors that mimic animal eyes. Intended for stu-
tions that respond to changing patterns of living, empirical analysis of large systems and big data.
dents with interest in algorithmic and technical
working, and transport. Emphasizes mass-cus- Systems studied include technical systems, such
aspects of imaging and photography. Students
tomized housing, autonomous parking, charging as the internet and the world wide web, and
infrastructure, and shared-use networks of socioeconomic systems, such as social networks
assignments.
lightweight electric vehicles (LEVs). Students and industry-location networks. Taught as a
R. Raskar
work in small teams and are lead by researchers mixture of lectures and group projects. Limited
from the Changing Places group. Projects focus to 25.
MAS.532 Mathematical Methods in Imaging
on the application of these ideas to case study C. Hidalgo
(Subject meets with MAS.132)
cities and may include travel. Invited guests
from academia and industry participate. MAS.600 Human 2.0
G (Spring)
K. Larson, R. Chin Prereq: Permission of instructor
2-0-7
G (Spring)
Surveys the landscape of imaging techniques MAS.580 Crafted By Nature: Bio-Inspired Digital 0-9-0 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and develops skills for conducting imaging Design and Fabrication
Covers principles underlying current and future
research. Reviews technical and social aspects Prereq: Permission of instructor
technologies for cognitive, emotional and physi-
of the evolving camera culture and considers its Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
cal augmentation. Focuses on using anatomical,
role in transforming social interactions, reshap- Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
biomechanical, neuromechanical, biochemical
ing businesses, and influencing communities 3-6-3 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
and neurological models of the human body
worldwide. Explores innovative protocols for
Presents a foundation for understanding bio- to guide the designs of augmentation technol-
sharing and consumption of visual media,
logically inspired digital design and fabrication ogy for persons with either unusual or normal
as well as novel hardware and software tools
through an introduction to the theory and litera- physiologies that wish to extend their cognitive,
based on advanced lenses, digital illumination,
ture of biomimicry. Focuses on various material emotion, social or physical capability to new
modern sensors, and emerging image-analysis
processes, such as weaving, folding and layering levels. Topics include robotic exoskeletons and
algorithms. Students taking graduate version
in micro- and macro-scales. Reviews the formal powered orthoses, external limb prostheses,
logic, mechanical behavior, and environmental neural implant technology, social-emotional
R. Raskar
impacts of a range of natural and synthetic ma- prostheses, and cognitive prostheses. Requires
terials, as well as ways by which to shape them, student presentations, critiques of class read-
MAS.533 Imaging Ventures: Cameras, Displays,
inherent to their physical properties. Through ings, and a final project including a publication-
and Visual Computing
physical and digital form-finding exercises, quality paper. Enrollment limited.
explores the relationships between materials H. Herr
G (Spring)
and their shaping processes in the generation of
form. Students invent novel fabrication methods MAS.622J Pattern Recognition and Analysis
Project-oriented seminar covers the opportuni- inspired by nature and reconsider the way things (Same subject as 1.126J)
ties and challenges for businesses based on are designed and made in the 21st century. Prereq: Permission of instructor
emergent imaging innovations. Students analyze Intended for advanced students with an interest Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
the landscape of imaging developments, plan in bio-inspired design and some background Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
business strategies and brainstorm towards in fabrication-based design. Competence in 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
a start-up, business unit, non-profit or citizen computational geometry and some command of
Fundamentals of characterizing and recognizing
sector organization; they are encouraged to form parametric design software and basic program-
patterns and features of interest in numerical
teams and craft a business plan to gain practical ming desirable, as is general knowledge of CAD,
data. Basic tools and theory for signal under-
experience in imaging research. Includes case CAM and CAE platforms. Enrollment limited;
standing problems with applications to user
studies of established and emerging busi- a short interest statement is required upon
modeling, affect recognition, speech recognition
nesses, and talks by invited business speakers. registration.
and understanding, computer vision, physiologi-
Surveys commercialization and the innovation N. Oxman
cal analysis, and more. Decision theory, sta-
landscape in all imaging arenas. Topics include
tistical classification, maximum likelihood and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
mobile camera phones, cameras in develop-

Bayesian estimation, nonparametric methods,
ing countries, image-search, medical imaging,
unsupervised learning and clustering. Additional
online photo sharing, and computational pho-
topics on machine and human learning from
tography. Enrollment limited.
active research. Knowledge of probability theory
R. Raskar
and linear algebra required. Limited to 20.
R. W. Picard
465 subjects MAS.110 to MAS.622J

MAS.630 Affective Computing sis for research publications, and new ventures. MAS.712 Learning Creative Learning
S C I E N C E S
Prereq: Permission of instructor Particular focus on big data, mobile, and the use Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered of personal data. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) A. Pentland, J. Bonsen Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
2-0-10 H-LEVEL Grad Credit 3-0-9 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
MAS.665J Development Ventures Can be repeated for credit
Instructs students on how to develop technolo-
(Same subject as 15.375J, EC.731J)
gies that help people measure and communi- An introduction to ideas and strategies underly-
A N D

cate emotion, that respectfully read and that ing the design of new learning technologies.
G (Fall)
intelligently respond to emotion, and have Focuses especially on technologies that support
internal mechanisms inspired by the useful roles interest-driven, project-based, collaborative
A R T S
emotions play. Topics vary from year to year, Seminar on founding, financing, and building learning experiences. Students analyze innova-
and may include the interaction of emotion with entrepreneurial ventures in developing nations. tive learning technologies, discuss underlying
cognition and perception; the communication of Challenges students to craft enduring and eco- educational ideas, examine design principles,
M E D I A
human emotion via face, voice, physiology, and nomically viable solutions to the problems faced create new prototypes and applications.
behavior; construction of computers, agents, by these countries. Cases illustrate examples of M. Resnick
and robots having skills of emotional intel- both successful and failed businesses, and the
ligence; the role of emotion in decision-making difficulties in deploying and diffusing products MAS.731J The Society of Mind
and learning; and affective technologies for and services through entrepreneurial action. (Same subject as 6.868J)
education, autism, health, and market research Explores a range of established and emerging Prereq: Must have read "The Society of Mind"
applications. Weekly reading, discussion, and a business models, as well as new business op- and "The Emotion Machine"; permission of
term project required. Enrollment limited. portunities enabled by emerging technologies instructor
R. W. Picard in MIT labs and beyond. Students develop a G (Fall)
business plan executive summary suitable for 2-0-10 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
MAS.650 Design Across Scales, Disciplines and submission in the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship
Problem Contexts Competition $1K Warm-Up.
M. Minsky
(Subject meets with 4.110J, MAS.330J) A. Pentland, J. Bonsen
Prereq: None
MAS.750 Human-Robot Interaction
G (Spring) MAS.690 Independent Study in Media Arts and
2-2-8 Sciences
G (Fall)
Explores the reciprocal relationships among Not offered regularly; consult department
G (Fall, Spring)
design, science, and technology across scales. 2-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Covers a wide range of topics, from visualiza-
Can be repeated for credit In-depth exploration of the leading research,
tion, fabrication, computation, material ecology,
design principles, and technical challenges in
interaction, and architecture to games and Opportunity for independent study under regular
human-robot interaction (HRI), with an emphasis
performance. Examines how transformations in supervision by a faculty member. Registration
on socially interactive robots. Topics include
science and technology have influenced design subject to prior arrangement of subject matter
mixed-initiative interaction, multi-modal inter-
thinking and vice versa. Students collaborate on and supervision by staff.
faces, face-to-face communication, human-robot
interdisciplinary design projects and creative Staff
teamwork, social learning, aspects of social cog-
opportunities. Additional work is required of stu-
nition, and long-term interaction. Applications of
dents taking the graduate version of the subject. MAS.700 Future of News and Participatory
these topics to the development of personal ro-
N. Oxman, J. M. Yoon Media
bots for health, education, elder care, domestic
assistance, and other domains will be surveyed.
MAS.664J Media Ventures G (Spring)
Requires student presentations, critiques of
class readings, student projects, and a final proj-
Prereq: None
Studies the news as an engineering challenge ect including a publication quality paper.
G (Spring)
in light of recent, rapid, and ongoing changes to C. Breazeal
3-0-6
the way news is delivered and spread. Consid-
ers how we discover what events are taking MAS.771 Autism Theory and Technology
Seminar surveys internal and external entrepre- place in different parts of the world and how Prereq: Permission of Instructor
neurship, based on Media Lab technologies, to we explain the importance of these events to Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
increase understanding of how digital innova- readers or viewers, as well as how readers of a Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
tions grow into societal change. Cases illustrate story respond to events. Explores the systems 2-0-10 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
examples of both successful and failed busi- journalists and others have used to report and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Illuminates current theories about autism

nesses, as well as difficulties in deploying and share the news. Focuses on developing one's
together with challenges faced by people on the
diffusing products. Explores a range of business own tools and methods to address these chal-
autism spectrum. Theories in communicating,
models and opportunities enabled by emerging lenges through weekly reporting assignments
interacting socially, managing cognitive and
Media Lab innovations. Students craft a busi- and a final project in which students build tools
affective overload, and achieving independent
ness analysis for one of the featured technology for journalists (professional and otherwise) to
lifestyles are covered. In parallel, the course
innovations. Past analyses have become the ba- use. Limited to 18.
E. Zuckerman
466
presents state-of-the-art technologies being MAS.834 Tangible Interfaces other media. Weekly reading assignments are
C O U R S E
developed for helping improve both theo- Prereq: Permission of instructor given, and a final project or paper is required.
retical understanding and practical outcomes. G (Fall) J. Paradiso
Participants expected to meet and interact with 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
people on the autism spectrum. Weekly reading, MAS.862 The Physics of Information Technology
Explores design issues surrounding tangible
discussion, and a term project required. Enroll- Prereq: Permission of instructor
MAS
user interfaces, a new form of human-computer
ment limited. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
interaction. Tangible user interfaces seek to real-
R. Picard Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
ize seamless interfaces between humans, digital
information, and the physical environment by
MAS.790 Independent Study in Media Arts and
giving physical form to digital information and Self-contained introduction to the govern-
Sciences
computation, making bits directly manipulable ing equations for devices that collect, store,
with hands and perceptible at the periphery manipulate, transmit and present information.
G (Fall, Spring)
of human awareness. In the design studio Provides an understanding of how operational
environment, students explore experimental tan- device principles work, their uses, the limits
gible interface designs, theories, applications, on their performance, and how they might be
Opportunity for independent study under regular and underlying technologies, using concept improved. Students review the foundations of
supervision by a faculty member. Registration sketches, posters, physical mockups, and work- thermodynamics and noise, electromagnetics,
subject to prior arrangement of subject matter ing prototypes. and the quantum description of materials, and
and supervision by staff. H. Ishii then study their application in areas such as
Staff semiconductor logic, magnetic storage, wireless
MAS.836 Sensor Technologies for Interactive and optical communications, and quantum
MAS.825J Musical Aesthetics and Media Environments information and computation.
Technology Prereq: Permission of instructor N. Gershenfeld
(Same subject as 21M.580J) G (Spring)
Prereq: Permission of instructor 3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit MAS.863J How to Make (Almost) Anything
G (Fall) (Same subject as 4.140J)
A broad introduction to a host of sensor tech-
nologies, illustrated by applications drawn from
G (Fall)
In-depth exploration of contemporary concepts human-computer interfaces and ubiquitous
in music and media. Studies recent music that computing. After extensively reviewing electron-
uses advanced technology, and the artistic ics for sensor signal conditioning, the lectures Provides a practical hands-on introduction to
motivations and concerns implied by the new cover the principles and operation of a variety of digital fabrication, including CAD/CAM/CAE, NC
media. Practical experience with computer sensor architectures and modalities, including machining, 3-D printing and scanning, molding
music technology, including MIDI and post-MIDI pressure, strain, displacement, proximity, ther- and casting, composites, laser and waterjet
systems. Special emphasis on the interactive mal, electric and magnetic field, optical, acous- cutting, PCB design and fabrication; sensors
systems for professionals as well as amateurs. tic, RF, inertial, and bioelectric. Simple sensor and actuators; mixed-signal instrumentation,
Midterm paper and term project required. processing algorithms and wired and wireless embedded processing, and wired and wireless
T. Machover network standards are also discussed. Students communications. Develops an understanding
are required to complete written assignments, a of these capabilities through projects using
MAS.826J Projects in Media and Music set of laboratories, and a final project. them individually and jointly to create functional
(Same subject as 21M.581J) J. Paradiso systems.
Prereq: MAS.825J N. Gershenfeld, J. DiFrancesco, S. Tibbits
G (Spring) MAS.837 Principles of Electronic Music
3-3-6 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Interfaces MAS.864 The Nature of Mathematical Modeling
Can be repeated for credit with permission of Prereq: Permission of Instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
instructor Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) G (Spring)
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Not offered regularly; consult department
Current computer music concepts and practice.
Project-based work on research or production
projects using the Media Lab's computer music, Explores the ways in which electronic music is Surveys the range of levels of description useful
interactive, and media resources. Requires sig- controlled and performed. A solid historical perfor the mathematical description of real and
nificant studio work and a term project. Projects spective is presented, tracing the development virtual worlds, including analytical solutions and
based on class interests and skills, and may be of various families of electronic musical control- approximations for difference and differential
individually or group-based. lers and instruments from their genesis in the equations; finite difference, finite element
T. Machover late 1800s onwards. Design principles and engi- and cellular automata numerical models; and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
neering detail are also given for various current stochastic processes, nonlinear function fitting,
and classic controllers. Evolving issues in the constrained optimization, and data-driven infer-
control of computer music for live performance ence. Emphasis on efficient practical implemen-
and interactive installations are discussed, tation of these ideas.
including computer mapping of sensor signals N. Gershenfeld
and transduced gesture onto sound, music, and
467 subjects MAS.630 to MAS.864

MAS.881J Principles of Neuroengineering MAS.950 Preparation for PhD Thesis
S C I E N C E S
(Same subject as 9.422J, 20.452J) General Prereq: Permission of instructor

Prereq: Permission of instructor G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
G (Fall) MAS.910 Research in Media Technology Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Prereq: Permission of instructor Can be repeated for credit
Covers how to innovate technologies for brain Selects thesis subject, defines method of ap-
analysis and engineering, for accelerating the proach, and prepares preliminary thesis outline.
A N D

basic understanding of the brain, and leading to Independent study, supplemented by frequent
new therapeutic insight and inventions. Focuses For research assistants in Media Arts and Sci- individual conferences with staff members.
on using physical, chemical and biological ences, where the assigned research is approved Restricted to doctoral candidates.
A R T S
principles to understand technology design for academic credit by the department. Staff
criteria governing ability to observe and alter Staff
brain structure and function. Topics include MAS.S60–MAS.S64 Special Subject in Media
M E D I A
optogenetics, noninvasive brain imaging and MAS.912 Teaching in Media Arts and Sciences Technology
stimulation, nanotechnologies, stem cells and Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor
tissue engineering, and advanced molecular and G (Fall, Spring) G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
structural imaging technologies. Design projects Units arranged [P/D/F] Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
by students. Can be repeated for credit Can be repeated for credit
E. S. Boyden, III
Laboratory, tutorial, or classroom teaching un- Supplementary work in areas not covered by the
der the supervision of a Media Arts and Sciences regular curriculum. Registration subject to prior
MAS.883J Neurotechnology Ventures
faculty member. Students selected by interview. arrangement.
Enrollment limited by availability of suitable Staff
teaching assignments.
G (Fall)
Staff MAS.S65–MAS.S69 Special Subject in Media
Technology
Special seminar focusing on envisioning, MAS.921 Proseminar in Media Arts and Prereq: Permission of instructor
launching, and building start-ups that are com- Sciences G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
mercializing innovations from neuroscience and Prereq: Permission of instructor Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
neuroengineering. Topics include neuroimag- G (Fall) Can be repeated for credit
ing, diagnostics, motor rehabilitation, affective 3-0-9 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit MAS.S70 Special Subject in Media Technology
computing, novel scientific tools, and novel Prereq: Permission of instructor
Designed specifically for new doctoral students
therapeutics including neuropharmaceuticals, G (Fall, Spring)
in the Media Arts and Sciences (MAS) program.
neuromodulation, neuroprosthetics, regenera- Units arranged [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Explores intellectual foundations of MAS,
tive medicine, and more. Each class is devoted Can be repeated for credit
unifying themes connecting MAS research, and
to a specific topic area, often with invited speak-
working practices of MAS researchers. Restricted Supplementary work in areas not covered by the
ers, exploring issues from the deeply technical
to MAS doctoral students. regular curriculum. Registration subject to prior
through the market opportunity. Working in
D. Roy arrangement.
small groups students prepare a business plan
Staff
executive summary for a new neurotechnology
MAS.940 Preparation for SM Thesis
start-up.
Prereq: Permission of instructor MAS.THG Graduate Thesis
J. Bonsen, E. S. Boyden, R. Ellis-Behnke
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Prereq: Permission of instructor
2-0-10 [P/D/F] H-LEVEL Grad Credit G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
MAS.890 Independent Study in Media Arts and
Can be repeated for credit Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Sciences
Prereq: Permission of instructor Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of
G (Fall, Spring) approach, and preparation of thesis proposal. Program of research and writing of thesis; to
Units arranged H-LEVEL Grad Credit Independent study supplemented by individual be arranged by the student with supervising
Can be repeated for credit conferences with faculty. In some cases, coregis- committee.
tration with 21W.793 or equivalent required. Staff
Opportunity for independent study under regular
S. Kamvar, C. Schmandt
supervision by a faculty member. Registration
subject to prior arrangement of subject matter
MAS.945 Media Arts and Sciences General Exam
and supervision by staff.
Staff
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Selected readings for Media Arts and Sciences

doctoral students in preparation for their quali-
fying exams.
Staff
468
ROTC ROTC PROGRAMS
ROTC subjects do not carry academic credit at AS.201 The Evolution of USAF Air and Space doctrine, leadership ethics, and communication
MIT, but they can be counted toward the PE Power skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case
requirement. (Up to two points per year with a Prereq: AS.102 or permission of instructor; studies are used to examine Air Force leader-
maximum of four points.) Coreq: AS.211 ship and management situations as a means of
U (Fall) demonstrating and exercising practical applica-
1-0-1 tion of the concepts being studied. AS.302 is a
AEROSPACE STUDIES AS.202 The Evolution of USAF Air and Space continuation of AS.301.
Power K. Dillard
AS.101 The Foundations of the United States Prereq: AS.201 or permission of instructor;
Air Force Coreq: AS.212 AS.311 Leadership Laboratory
Prereq: None. Coreq: AS.111 U (Spring) Prereq: AS.212 or permission of instructor;
U (Fall) 1-0-1 Coreq: AS.301
1-0-1 U (Fall)
Survey designed to facilitate the transition from
AS.102 The Foundations of the United States 0-2-4 [P/D/F]
Air Force ROTC cadet to Air Force ROTC officer
Air Force AS.312 Leadership Laboratory
candidate. Topics include Air Force heritage and
Prereq: AS.101 or permission of instructor; Prereq: AS.311 or permission of instructor;
leaders, Quality Air Force, an introduction to
Coreq: AS.112 Coreq: AS.302
ethics and values, introduction to leadership,
group leadership problems, and continuing
1-0-1 0-2-4 [P/D/F]
application of communication skills. AS.202 is a
Survey designed to introduce students to the continuation of AS.201. Consists of activities classified as advanced
United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve M. Parry leadership experiences that involve the plan-
Officer Training Corps. Topics include mission ning and controlling of military activities of the
and organization of the Air Force, officership AS.211 Leadership Laboratory cadet corps and the preparation and presenta-
and professionalism, military customs and Prereq: AS.112 or permission of instructor; tion of briefings and other oral and written
courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, group Coreq: AS.201 communications. Also includes interviews, guid-
leadership problems, and an introduction to U (Fall) ance, and information to increase the under-
communication skills. AS.102 is a continuation 0-2-2 [P/D/F] standing, motivation, and performance of other
of AS.101. AS.212 Leadership Laboratory cadets. AS.312 is a continuation of AS.311.
R. Rivera Prereq: AS.211 or permission of instructor; M. Parry
Coreq: AS.202
AS.111 Leadership Laboratory U (Spring) AS.401 National Security Affairs/Preparation
Prereq: None. Coreq: AS.101 0-2-2 [P/D/F] for Active Duty
U (Fall) Prereq: AS.302 or permission of instructor;
Emphasizes development of techniques used
0-2-2 [P/D/F] Coreq: AS.411
to direct and inform. Students are assigned
AS.112 Leadership Laboratory U (Fall)
leadership and management positions in the
Prereq: AS.111 or permission of instructor; 3-0-9
AS.111 programs described above. AS.212 is a
Coreq: AS.102 AS.402 National Security Affairs/Preparation
continuation of AS.211.
U (Spring) for Active Duty
M. Parry
0-2-2 [P/D/F] Prereq: AS.401 or permission of instructor;
Coreq: AS.412
Includes a study of Air Force customs and AS.301 Air Force Leadership Studies
U (Spring)
courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military Prereq: AS.202 or permission of instructor;
3-0-3
commands. Also includes studying the environ- Coreq: AS.311
ment of an Air Force officer and learning about U (Fall) Examines the national security process, regional
areas of opportunity available to commissioned 3-0-6 studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air
officers, as well as interviews, guidance, and AS.302 Air Force Leadership Studies Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
information to increase the understanding, Prereq: AS.301 or permission of instructor; the military as a profession, officership, military
motivation, and performance of other cadets. Coreq: AS.312 justice, civilian control of the military, prepara-
AS.112 is a continuation of AS.111. U (Spring) tion for active duty, and current issues affecting
M. Parry 3-0-3 military professionalism. Within this structure,
continued emphasis on refining communication
Study of leadership, quality management fun-
skills. AS.402 is a continuation of AS.401.
damentals, professional knowledge, Air Force
K. Dillard
469 subjects MAS.881J to AS.402

AS.411 Leadership Laboratory yet profound, social effects the US military and MS.202 Fundamentals of Army Operations
P R O G R A M S
Prereq: AS.312 or permission of instructor; American society have on each other. Includes Prereq: MS.201 or permission of instructor
Coreq: AS.401 readings, oral and written presentations, and U (Spring)
U (Fall) oral and written quizzes and exams. 2-2-2
0-2-4 [P/D/F] A. Edwards
Examines the challenges of leading teams in the
AS.412 Leadership Laboratory
Contemporary Operating Environment. Presents
Prereq: AS.411 or permission of instructor; MS.101 Leadership and Personal Development
the critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Coreq: AS.402 Prereq: None
R O T C
necessary for adaptive leaders in administrative,

U (Spring) U (Fall)
training, and tactical environments. Explores
0-2-4 [P/D/F] 2-2-2
Army leadership, mission-planning techniques,
Consists of activities classified as advanced Foundational course provides instruction on the and small-unit operations in order to develop
leadership experiences that involve the planning basic aspects of the officer corps of the United and hone decision-making skills. Throughout
and controlling of military activities of the cadet States Army. Introduces students to the personal the term, cadets demonstrate their knowledge
corps, and the preparation and presentation challenges and competencies critical for effec- through a series of situational exercises. Covers
of briefings and other oral and written commu- tive leadership. Covers personal development of fundamentals of military topography, including
nications. Also includes interviews, guidance, life skills, such as critical thinking, goal setting, the use of military maps to determine topo-
and information to increase the understanding, time management, physical fitness, and stress graphic features, to conduct land navigation,
motivation, and performance of other cadets. management in relation to leadership, Officer- and to perform terrain analysis. Cadets who
AS.412 is a continuation of AS.411. ship, and the Army profession. Also covers the successfully complete the subject possess fun-
M. Parry organization of the United States Army, the role damental tactical planning and decision-making
of the military in todays society, and customs skills that prepare them for more challenging
AS.511 Leadership Laboratory and traditions. Students apply classroom training in the field and in future military science
Prereq: AS.412 or permission of instructor instruction during labs. subjects. Students apply classroom instruction
U (Fall) Staff during labs in which they train and lead small
0-2-4 [P/D/F] units. They also develop greater self-awareness
AS.512 Leadership Laboratory MS.102 Introduction to Tactical Leadership as they assess their own leadership styles and
Prereq: AS.511 or permission of instructor Prereq: MS.101 or permission of instructor practice communication and team-building
U (Spring) U (Spring) skills.
0-2-4 [P/D/F] 2-2-2 A. Edwards
Consists of activities classified as advanced Provides an overview of leadership fundamen-

MS.301 Planning Small Unit Operations
leadership experiences to continue developing tals, such as setting direction, problem-solving,
Prereq: MS.202 or permission of instructor
critical leadership, managerial and communica- listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback,
U (Fall)
tion skills along with maintaining an active, and effective writing skills. Explores dimensions
3-2-4
physical lifestyle needed in today's Air Force. of leadership values, attributes, skills, and
AS.512 is a continuation of AS.511. actions in the context of practical, interactive Focuses on small unit tactics and the military
M. Parry exercises. Introduces land navigation and basic planning process. Emphasizes application of
tactics. Students apply classroom instruction Troop Leading Procedures (TLPs) as a guide for
during Leadership Laboratories designed to planning, executing, and making decisions for
MILITARY SCIENCE reinforce classroom concepts. complex operations. Students study military or-
A. Edwards, J. Myers der formats and advanced communication skills
MS.001 American Military History to effectively present their plans. Synthesizes
Prereq: None MS.201 Fundamentals of Military Science the various components of training, leadership,
U (Fall, Spring) Prereq: MS.102 or permission of instructor and team-building. Upon completion, cadets
3-0-3 U (Fall) will possess the fundamental confidence and
2-2-2 competence of leadership in a small unit setting.
Thematic exploration of American military Labs present opportunities to plan and conduct
history in the context of the broader history Explores the dimensions of creative tactical
individual and collective training, providing
of the United States, US military strategy and leadership using historical case studies and
leadership and tactical experience. Students
involvement around the world, and the social interactive exercises. Students practice aspects
delegate, supervise, and plan for/adapt to un-
effects of the American society on the military. of personal motivation, team-building and peer
expected changes in organizations under stress.
Begins with a survey of world military history, leadership fundamentals in various situations
Students receive ongoing assessment designed
up to the American colonial period, offering and environments. Introduces creative problem-
to highlight their strengths and weaknesses and
perspective on how and why Americans viewed solving techniques and procedures. Covers
improve their leadership skills.
armed conflict the way they did. Then covers the organization, techniques, resources, and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Staff
the growth and development of the US military, capabilities involved in conducting small-unit
from the colonial period to the modern day. tactical operations. Students serve as junior
Examines in depth why America fought each leaders in Leadership Labs designed to reinforce
conflict the way it did and how it arrived at those classroom concepts.
ways of fighting. Investigates the usually subtle, J. Myers
470
MS.302 Foundations of Tactical Leadership MS.401 Leadership, Management, and Ethics executing training within the program, direct and
ROTC
Prereq: MS.301 Prereq: MS.302 control the corps of cadets, enhance oral and
U (Spring) U (Fall) written communications, and improve their appli-
3-2-4 2-3-4 cation of troop-leading procedures and mission
analysis. Students examine leaders of the past
Explores leadership from the military perspec- Develops proficiency in planning and executing
through a battle analysis exercise and a staff ride
tive. Surveys basic principles for successfully complex operations, functioning as a member
to the battlefields of Lexington and Concord.
managing and leading people, particularly in of a staff, assessing risk, making ethical deci-
A. Edwards
public service and the military. Develops skills sions, and leading fellow students. First half of
in oral and written communication techniques, term covers how higher-level military organiza-
MS.411 Advanced Leadership Laboratory I
planning, team-building, motivation, ethics, tions are organized and managed. Includes an
Prereq: MS.312, Coreq: MS.401/15.305
decision-making, and managing change. Fea- overview of mission analysis, training manage-
U (Fall)
tures interactive, experiential classes with case ment, risk management, logistics, maintenance,
0-2-4
studies, student presentations, role plays, and and medical systems. Second half examines
discussion. During labs, students face challeng- military law and ethics, covering separation of Designed to develop technical, tactical, and
ing scenarios to help develop self-awareness powers, law of land warfare, equal opportunity, leadership skills while assessing officership
and critical thinking skills. Cadets receive privacy, individual rights, searches and inspec- potential. Through assignment to leadership
systematic and specific feedback on their leader- tions, administrative discipline processes, and positions in both command and staff capacities,
ship activities. Cadets begin to analyze and military law. Case studies, scenarios, and other students actively participate in the planning
evaluate their own leadership values, attributes, exercises prepare students to face the complex and execution of training within the program,
skills, and actions. ethical and practical demands of leading as com- directing and controlling the corps of cadets,
Staff missioned officers in the US Army. Labs are de- enhancing oral and written communications,
signed to assess Officership potential. Through and the application of troop-leading procedures
MS.311 Leadership Laboratory I assignment to leadership positions in the ROTC and mission analysis.
Prereq: MS.202 or permission of instructor; Battalion, students plan and lead the execution A. Edwards
Coreq: MS.301 of labs, direct and control the corps of cadets,
U (Fall) enhance their oral and written communications, MS.412 Advanced Leadership Laboratory II
0-2-1 and improve their application of troop-leading Prereq: MS.411
procedures and mission analysis. U (Spring)
Collective training in fundamentals of small unit
A. Edwards 0-2-4
tactics, drill and ceremony, and the practice
of individual military skills under field condi- Continuation of MS.411. Prepares students
MS.402 Officership
tions off campus. Includes one weekend of field for the Basic Officer Leadership Course II and
Prereq: MS.401
adventure training focused on teambuilding III (BOLC II and III) the following summer/fall/
U (Spring)
through completion of leaders reaction course, spring. Continued student development and
2-3-4
obstacle course, marksmanship, and rappelling. evaluation under the Leadership Development
M. Lutkevich, A. Dombroski Examines the importance of understanding Program (LDP). Culminates in a second weekend
the culture in which the Army operates, as Field Training Exercise (FTX) practicing platoon
MS.312 Leadership Laboratory II well as how to establish a positive climate tactics, land navigation, command and control,
Prereq: MS.311, Coreq: MS.302 within the organization by accounting for the and patrolling. Includes preparation for the tran-
U (Spring) diverse cultural influences present. First half sition from student to Second Lieutenant in the
0-2-1 of term focuses on how to operate successfully US Army/Army Reserves or Army National Guard.
within the contemporary operating environ- A. Edwards
Continues the development of skills taught in
ment. Emphasizes the role of cultural awareness
MS.311. Prepares students for the Leadership
in successful military operations. Also covers
Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) the
counter-insurgency, terrorism, interacting with
following summer. Provides multiple venues for NAVAL SCIENCE
non-governmental organizations, civilians on the
student evaluation under the Leadership Devel-
battlefield, and host nation support. Second half
opment Program (LDP). Culminates in a weekend NS.100 Naval Science Leadership Seminar
focuses inward on the management and care of
Field Training Exercise (FTX), practicing platoon (Subject meets with NS.200, NS.300, NS.400)
subordinates. Explores the Army culture, setting
tactics, land navigation, command and control, Prereq: None
a positive climate in organizations, counseling,
and patrolling. Voluntary opportunities exist for U (Fall, Spring)
and providing leadership-performance feedback
airborne school, air assault school, mountain 0-2-2 [P/D/F]
to subordinates. Case studies, scenarios, and
warfare school, and advanced marksmanship Leadership seminar addresses professional
other exercises prepare students to face the
training. issues of military leadership, ethics, foreign
complex ethical and practical demands of lead-
M. Lutkevich, A. Dombroski
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
ing as commissioned officers in the US Army. policy, internal affairs and naval warfare doc-
Labs are designed to develop technical, tactical, trine. Subject matter centers on preparation for
and leadership skills while assessing Officer- commissioned service in the US Naval Forces
ship potential. Through assignment to leader- by examining the role of the junior officer in the
ship positions in command and staff capacities, employment of naval power. Mostly student
students actively participate in planning and originated, the periods include panel discus-
471 subjects AS.411 to NS.100

sions, practical applications, guest lecturers applications. Topics include communications, methods, charts, publications, and voyage plan-
P R O G R A M S
from academia, and speakers currently serving radar detection, electro-optics, tracking and ning. CORTRAMID cruise recommended.
in deployed naval forces. guidance systems. Sonar and underwater sound D. Lueck
C. Giorgis propagation also discussed. Examples taken
from systems found on naval ships and aircraft. NS.302 Navigation and Naval Operations
NS.101 Introduction to Naval Science Selected readings on naval weapons and fire Prereq: Recommended first class cruise and
Prereq: None control systems. Physics I (GIR) and Calculus II NS.301
U (Fall) (GIR) recommended. U (Fall)
R O T C
2-0-1 M. Minck 3-0-3
Introduction to naval science. General intro- Comprehensive study of tactical and strategic
NS.202 Seapower and Maritime Affairs
duction to the US Navy and Marine Corps. considerations to the employment of naval
Prereq: NS.101
Emphasizes organizational structure, warfare forces, including communications, tactical
U (Spring)
components, and assigned roles/missions of formations and dispositions, relative motion,
2-0-2
US Navy/USMC. Covers all aspects of naval maneuvering board, and nautical rules of the
service from its relative position within DOD, to A study of the US Navy and the influence of sea road.
specific warfare communities/career paths. Also power upon history. Incorporates both a histori- D. Lueck
includes basic elements of leadership/Navy core cal and political science process to explore the
values. Designed to give student initial exposure major events, attitudes, personalities, and NS.310 Evolution of Warfare
to many elements of naval culture. Provides stu- circumstances which have imbued the US Navy Prereq: None
dents with conceptual framework and working with its proud history and rich tradition. Deals U (Spring)
vocabulary. Completion of MIT NROTC Orienta- with issues of national imperatives in peacetime 2-0-4
tion Program strongly recommended. as well as war, varying maritime philosophies
Traces development of warfare from dawn of
S. Smith which were interpreted into naval strategies/
recorded history to present, focusing on the im-
doctrines, budgetary concerns which shaped
pact of major military theorists, strategists, tac-
NS.102 Naval Ships Systems force realities, and the pursuit of American dip-
ticians, and technological developments. Seeks
Prereq: NS.202 lomatic objectives, concluding with the current
to understand the relationships between military
U (Fall) search for direction in the post-Cold War era and
training, weaponry, strategies and tactics, and
3-0-3 beyond.
the societies and cultures that produce and then
S. Smith
Lecture series on technological fundamentals of are defended by those military structures. By
applied and planned naval ships Systems from examining the association between a society
NS.300 Naval Science Leadership Seminar
an engineering viewpoint. Topics include stabil- and its military, students acquire basic sense of
(Subject meets with NS.100, NS.200, NS.400)
ity, propulsion, ship control and systems. strategy, develop an understanding of military
Prereq: None
M. Minck alternatives, and see the impact of historical
U (Fall, Spring)
precedents on military thoughts and actions.
0-2-2 [P/D/F]
NS.200 Naval Science Leadership Seminar C. Giorgis
(Subject meets with NS.100, NS.300, NS.400) Leadership seminar addresses professional
Prereq: None issues of military leadership, ethics, foreign NS.400 Naval Science Leadership Seminar
U (Fall, Spring) policy, internal affairs and naval warfare doc- (Subject meets with NS.100, NS.200, NS.300)
0-2-2 [P/D/F] trine. Subject matter centers on preparation for Prereq: None
commissioned service in the US Naval Forces U (Fall, Spring)
Leadership seminar addresses professional
by examining the role of the junior officer in the 0-2-2 [P/D/F]
issues of military leadership, ethics, foreign
employment of naval power. Mostly student
policy, internal affairs and naval warfare doc- Leadership seminar addresses professional
originated, the periods include panel discus-
trine. Subject matter centers on preparation for issues of military leadership, ethics, foreign
sions, practical applications, guest lecturers
commissioned service in the US Naval Forces policy, internal affairs and naval warfare doc-
from academia, and speakers currently serving
by examining the role of the junior officer in the trine. Subject matter centers on preparation for
in deployed naval forces.
employment of naval power. Mostly student commissioned service in the US Naval Forces
C. Giorgis
originated, the periods include panel discus- by examining the role of the junior officer in the
sions, practical applications, guest lecturers employment of naval power. Mostly student
NS.301 Navigation
from academia, and speakers currently serving originated, the periods include panel discus-
Prereq: NS.202
in deployed naval forces. sions, practical applications, guest lecturers
U (Spring)
C. Giorgis from academia, and speakers currently serving
2-2-4
in deployed naval forces.
NS.201 Naval Weapons Systems Comprehensive study of the theory, principles, C. Giorgis
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: NS.102 and procedures of piloting and maritime naviga-

U (Spring) tion, including mathematics of navigation, prac-
3-0-3 tical work involving navigational instruments,
sight reduction by pro forma and computerized
Overview of the properties and behavior of
electromagnetic radiation pertaining to maritime
472
NS.401 Leadership and Management I
ROTC
Prereq: NS.202
U (Fall)
3-0-3
Explores leadership from the military perspec-

tive taught by professors of military science
from the Army, Navy and Air Force. Survey of
basic principles for successfully managing and
leading people, particularly in public service
and the military. Develops skills in topics such
as oral and written communication techniques,
planning, team building, motivation, ethics,
decision-making, and managing change. Relies
heavily on interactive experiential classes with
case studies, student presentations, role plays,
and discussion. Also appropriate for non-man-
agement science majors.
J. Scislowicz
NS.402 Leadership and Ethics

Prereq: NS.302
U (Spring)
3-0-3
Analyzes ethical decision-making and leadership

principles. Students read and discuss texts writ-
ten by such philosophers as Aristotle, Kant, and
Mill to gain familiarity with the realm of ethical
theory. Students then move on to case studies in
which they apply these theories to resolve moral
dilemmas. Provides a basic background in the
duties and responsibilities of a junior division
and watch officer; strong emphasis on the junior
officer's responsibilities in training, counseling,
and career development. Student familiariza-
tion with equal opportunity and drug/alcohol
rehabilitation programs. Principles of leadership
reinforced through leadership case studies.
S. Benke
NS.410 Amphibious Warfare

Prereq: None
U (Spring)
2-0-4
This seminar course is an introduction to the

fundamental concepts and history of amphibi-
ous warfare, from the classical period to the
present day. Emphasis is placed on analytical
study and critical thought rather than memo-
rization of historical facts. Students will trace
the evolution of amphibious warfare through
analysis of case studies using amphibious and
maneuver doctrine as a framework. By the end of
this course, students will comprehend modern
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
employment concepts and challenges relating to

the use of amphibious forces.
C. Giorgis
473 subjects NS.101 to NS.410

SP SPECIAL PROGRAMS
INTERPHASE: PRE-FRESHMAN lems that are often more challenging than those SP.3S50 Special Subject: Terrascope
SUMMER PROGRAM dealt with during lecture. The small study group Prereq: Permission of instructor
format emphasizes the full participation of each U (Fall, Spring)
SP.100 Interphase student with the facilitator acting as a guide. Units arranged
Prereq: Commitment to register as a freshman The regularity of weekly meetings enhances Can be repeated for credit
in the Fall the students' understanding of MIT's academic
Covers areas of study not included in the regular
U (Summer) expectations. After the initial meetings, students
Terrascope curriculum. Preference to students in
Units arranged [P/D/F] are encouraged to take more responsibility and
Terrascope.
to lead the group in problem-solving sessions,
Interphase is a seven-week program designed Staff
which helps to maximize their own learning.
to enhance the academic success of students Each study group meets for a minimum of three
entering MIT. The program has a dual focus: hours each week. The meeting time is set by the
it gives students an introduction to the MIT XL facilitator based on students' schedules. FRESHMAN/ALUMNI
experience by exposing them to the rigors of a S. Mtingwa SUMMER INTERNSHIP
full subject load while simultaneously prepar- PROGRAM
ing them for academic success beyond MIT. The
program includes calculus; chemistry; physical SP.800 Freshman/Alumni Summer Internship
TERRASCOPE
education; physics; writing, oral presentation Program
and teamwork skills; and supporting academic Prereq: None
SP.35UR Undergraduate Research in Terrascope
activities, including small-group learning. Stu- U (Spring)
Prereq: None
dents can earn transcript credit for subjects Units arranged
taken in the program, sometimes resulting in
Units arranged [P/D/F] Prepares freshmen for summer internships in
advanced placement in corresponding subjects
Can be repeated for credit various companies. Includes workshops on
taken in the Fall. Activities include day trips to
Staff leadership skill development, interviewing,
area cultural, recreational, and business sites.
communications, negotiation, and dynamics in
Students participate in a range of personal and
SP.360 Terrascope Radio the workplace. Upon acceptance to the program,
educational development seminars and activi-
Prereq: None. Coreq: 1.016 students have readings, writings, discussion,
ties designed to ensure their smooth transition
U (Spring) and role-playing exercises. Attendance at the
to college life.
3-3-6 HASS-A; CI-H workshops is mandatory.
T. Stevens
C. Capozzola
An exploration of radio as a medium of expres-
sion and communication, particularly the
SP.801 Freshman/Alumni Summer Internship
SEMINAR XL communication of complex scientific or technical
Program II
information to general audiences. Examines
Prereq: SP.800
SP.110 Program XL: You Can Be a Success at MIT the ingredients of effective radio programming,
U (Fall)
Prereq: First-year undergraduate standing drawing extensively on examples from both
Units arranged
U (Fall) commercial and public radio. Student teams pro-
Units arranged [P/D/F] duce, assemble, narrate, record and broadcast/ Students who have completed the subject
SP.120 Program XL: You Can Be a Success at MIT webcast radio programs on topics related to the requirements for SP.800 and worked in an ap-
Prereq: First-year undergraduate standing complex environmental issue that is the focus of proved internship polish their communication
U (Spring) the year's Terrascope subjects. Includes multiple skills further by writing reflection papers and
Units arranged [P/D/F] individual writing assignments that explore the giving a formal presentation about their experi-
constraints and opportunities in radio as a me- ences upon their return in the Fall.
An academic enrichment program for first-year dium. Limited to 12. Terrascope students only. C. Capozzola
students, XL utilizes the innovative and effec- A. W. Epstein
tive small-group learning concept to enhance
students' academic performance in calculus and
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
science. Students meet in study groups of five

to six participants with facilitators trained in ef-
fective classroom techniques and concept focus.
The study groups help students to reinforce
concepts learned in the regular curriculum, and
help them to gain mastery of concepts and prob-
474 s u b j e c t s N S . 1 0 1 t o S P. 8 0 1
COURSE STS S C I E N C E , T E C H N O L O G Y, A N D S O C I E T Y
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS clude guest presenters, discussion groups, field STS.009 Evolution and Society
activities, visual media, and a practicum style of Prereq: None
Tier I Subjects learning. Enrollment limited. Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall)
R. H. Williams Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
STS.001 Technology in American History 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
Prereq: None STS.006J Bioethics
Provides a broad conceptual and historical
U (Spring) (Same subject as 24.06J)
introduction to scientific theories of evolution
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H Prereq: None
and their place in the wider culture. Embraces
U (Spring)
A survey of America’s transition from a rural, historical, scientific and anthropological/cul-
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
agrarian, and artisan society to one of the tural perspectives grounded in relevant develop-
world's leading industrial powers. Treats the See description under subject 24.06J. ments in the biological sciences since 1800
emergence of industrial capitalism: the rise V. Urbanek, N. Schüll that are largely responsible for the development
of the factory system; new forms of power, of the modern theory of evolution by natural
transport, and communication; the advent STS.007 Technology in History selection. Students read key texts, analyze key
of the large industrial corporation; the social Prereq: None debates (e.g. Darwinian debates in the 19th
relations of production; and the hallmarks of U (Fall) century, and the creation controversies in the
science-based industry. Views technology as 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H 20th century) and give class presentations.
part of the larger culture and reveals innovation J. Durant
Covers theories of the interactions between
as a process consisting of a range of possibili- historical and technological change; rela-
ties that are chosen or rejected according to the STS.010 Neuroscience and Society
tions between the histories of science and of
social criteria of the time. Prereq: None
technology; purported turning points such
M. R. Smith U (Fall)
as the Neolithic, Industrial, and Information
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H
Revolutions; case studies from a wide range of
STS.003 The Rise of Modern Science times and places; and connections across time Explores social relevance of neuroscience,
Prereq: None and space. Lectures supplemented by student considering how emerging areas of brain
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered presentations. Frequent writing, rewriting, and research reflect and reshape social attitudes
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) small group work. Enrollment limited. and agendas. Topics include brain imaging and
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H C. Mavhunga popular media; neuroscience of empathy, trust,
Covers the development of major fields in the and moral reasoning; new fields of neuroeco-
physical and life sciences, from 18th-century STS.008 Technology and Experience nomics and neuromarketing; ethical implica-
Europe through 20th-century America. Examines Prereq: None tions of neurotechnologies such as cognitive
ideas, institutions, and the social settings of the U (Spring) enhancement pharmaceuticals; neuroscience in
sciences, with emphasis on how cultural con- 3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H the courtroom; and neuroscientific recasting of
texts influence scientific concepts and practices. social problems such as addiction and violence.
Introduction to the "inner history" of technol-
Staff Guest lectures by neuroscientists, class discus-
ogy: how it affects intimate aspects of human
sion, and weekly readings in neuroscience,
experience from sociological, psychological and
STS.004 Intersections: Science, Technology, popular media, and science studies.
anthropological perspectives. Topics include
and the World N. Schüll
how the internet transforms our experience of
Prereq: None time, space, privacy, and social engagement;
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) how entertainment media affects attention,
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Tier II Subjects
emotion, and creativity; how medical technolo-
3-0-9 HASS-H gies alter the experience of illness, reproduc-
STS.023J Science, Caste and Gender in India
Introduces students to multidisciplinary studies tion, and mortality; how pharmaceuticals
in Science, Technology, and Society (STS), using reshape identity, mood, pain, and pleasure.
Prereq: None
four case studies to illustrate a broad range of In-class discussion of readings, short written
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
U (Spring)
approaches to basic principles of STS studies. assignments, final project. Enrollment limited.
3-0-9 HASS-H
Case studies vary from year to year, but always N. Schüll
include a current MIT event. Other topics are See description under subject WGS.226J.
drawn from legal and political conflicts, and arts A. Sur
and communication media. Teaching modes in-
475 s u b j e c t s S P. 1 0 0 t o S T S . 0 2 3 J
STS.025J Making the Modern World: The taking graduate version complete additional Epstein Innovation Gallery. Limited to 20; prefer-
S O C I E T Y
Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective assignments. ence to students who have taken STS.034.
(Same subject as 21H.285J) M. R. Smith J. Durant
Prereq: None
U (Fall) STS.032 Energy, Environment, and Society STS.042J Einstein, Oppenheimer, Feynman:
Not offered regularly; consult department Prereq: None Physics in the 20th Century
A N D
3-0-9 HASS-H Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) (Same subject as 8.225J)

Global survey of the great transformation in his-
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring)
tory known as the "Industrial Revolution." Topics
T E C H N O L O G Y ,

include origins of mechanized production, the Examines national and global energy debates,
3-0-9 HASS-H
factory system, steam propulsion, electrifica- namely energy security, climate change, and
tion, mass communications, mass production energy access. Explores technological, market, Explores the changing roles of physics and
and automation. Emphasis on the transfer of environmental, cultural and political "fixes" to physicists during the 20th century. Topics range
technology and its many adaptations around the the energy question, as well as a wide variety of from relativity theory and quantum mechanics to
world. Countries treated include Great Britain, energy forms and stakeholders. Evaluates devel- high-energy physics and cosmology. Examines
France, Germany, the US, Sweden, Russia, opment, nuclear security, environment ethics, the development of modern physics within
Japan, China, and India. Includes brief reflection and conflicts between energy and food security. shifting institutional, cultural, and political con-
papers and a final paper. Includes debates, presentations, group projects texts, such as physics in Imperial Britain, Nazi
S C I E N C E ,
M. R. Smith (in class and in the Cambridge community), Germany, US efforts during World War II, and
grant-writing, and individual written assign- physicists' roles during the Cold War. Enrollment
STS.026 History of Manufacturing in America ments. Enrollment limited. limited.
(New) C. Mavhunga D. I. Kaiser
(Subject meets with STS.425)
Prereq: None STS.034 Science Communication: A Practical STS.043 Technology and Self: Science,
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Fall) Guide Technology, and Memoir
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Prereq: None (Subject meets with STS.443)
3-0-9 HASS-H Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: None
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Introductory survey of fundamental innovations
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
and transitions in American manufacturing from
2-0-7 HASS-S
the colonial period to the mid-twentieth century. Develops students' abilities to communicate
Primary emphasis on textiles and metalwork- science effectively in a variety of real-world con- Focuses on the memoir as a window onto the
ing, with particular attention to the role of the texts. Covers strategies for dealing with complex relationship of the scientist, engineer, and tech-
machine tool industry in the American manu- areas like theoretical physics, genomics and nologist to his or her work. Studies the subjec-
facturing economy. Students taking graduate neuroscience, and addresses challenges in com- tive side of technology and the social and psy-
version are expected to explore the material in municating about topics such as climate change chological dimensions of technological change.
greater depth. and evolution. Projects focus on speaking and Students write about specific objects and their
M. R. Smith writing, being an expert witness, preparing role in their lives—memoir fragments. Readings
briefings for policy-makers, writing blogs, giving concern child development theory and the role
STS.027J The Civil War and the Emergence of live interviews for broadcast, and creating a proof technology in development. Explores the
Modern America: 1861–1890 spectus for a science exhibit in the MIT Museum. connection between material culture, identity,
(Same subject as 21H.205J) Enrollment limited. cognitive and emotional development. Students
(Subject meets with STS.427) J. Durant taking graduate version complete additional as-
Prereq: Permission of instructor signments. Limited to 15; no listeners.
Acad Year 2014–2015: U (Spring) STS.035 Exhibiting Science S. Turkle
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered Prereq: One CI-H/CI-HW subject, permission of
3-0-9 HASS-H instructor STS.044 Technology and Self: Things and
U (Spring) Thinking
Using the American Civil War as a baseline,
2-2-8 HASS-A (Subject meets with STS.444)
considers what it means to become "modern"
Prereq: None
by exploring the war's material and manpower Project-based seminar covers key topics in
needs, associated key technologies, and how museum communication, including science
both influenced the United States' entrance into learning in informal settings, the role of arti-
2-0-7 HASS-S
the age of "Big Business." Readings include facts and interactives, and exhibit evaluation.
material on steam transportation, telegraphic Students work on a term-long project, organized Explores emotional and intellectual impact of
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
communications, arms production, naval innova- around the design, fabrication, and installation objects. The growing literature on cognition and
tion, food processing, medicine, public health, of an original multimedia exhibit about current "things" cuts across anthropology, history, so-
management methods, and the mass production scientific research at MIT. Culminates with the cial theory, literature, sociology, and psychology
of everything from underwear to uniforms – all project's installation in the MIT Museum's Mark and is of great relevance to science students.
essential ingredients of modernity. Students Examines the range of theories, from Mary
Douglas in anthropology to D.W. Winnicott in
476
psychoanalytic thinking, that underlies "thing" videos based on archival footage. Provides op- STS.071J Cross-Cultural Investigations:
C O U R S E
or "object" analysis. Students taking gradu- portunities to interact with both antiquated and Technology and Development
ate version complete additional assignments. modern technologies of media production and (Same subject as EC.702J, 21A.801J)
Limited to 15; no listeners. projection. Readings cover topics in film studies, (Subject meets with EC.792J, 21A.839J,
S. Turkle the history of technology, STS, and material STS.481J)
culture studies. Includes mandatory weekly Prereq: None
STS
STS.046J The Science of Race, Sex, and Gender screenings and media production assignments, Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
(Same subject as 21A.103J, WGS.225J) as well as several short writing assignments. Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
Prereq: None Limited to 15. 3-0-9 HASS-S
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered H. R. Shell
C. Walley
3-0-9 HASS-S STS.060J The Anthropology of Biology
See description under subject WGS.225J. STS.072J Nuclear Forces and Missile Defenses
Prereq: None
A. Sur, S. Helmreich (Same subject as 17.475J)
(Subject meets with 17.476J, STS.435J)
STS.048 African Americans in Science, Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-S
Technology, and Medicine U (Fall)
Prereq: None See description under subject 21A.303J. 3-0-9 HASS-S
U (Fall) S. Helmreich
Introduces the assessment of strategic nuclear
3-0-9 HASS-H
forces. Emphasizes the development of force
STS.064J DV Lab: Documenting Science through
A survey of the contributions of African Ameri- requirements. Methods for analyzing alternative
Video and New Media
cans to science, technology, and medicine from force postures in terms of missions, effective-
colonial times to the present. Explores the ness, and cost. The history of the US-Soviet
Prereq: None
impact of concepts, trends, and developments in strategic competition provides the backdrop
science, technology, and medicine on the lives against which the evolution of nuclear strategy
of African Americans. Examples include the eu- and forces is considered. Students taking the
3-3-12 HASS-S
genics movement, the Tuskegee Syphilis Experi- graduate version are expected to complete ad-
ment, the debate surrounding racial inheritance, See description under subject 21A.550J. ditional assignments.
and IQ testing. C. Walley, C. Boebel T. Postol
K. Manning
STS.065J The Anthropology of Sound STS.074J Art, Craft, Science
STS.050 The History of MIT (Same subject as 21A.505J) (Same subject as 21A.501J)
U (Spring) U (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
3-0-9 HASS-H Not offered regularly; consult department Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
Examines the history of MIT, from its founding
Credit cannot also be received for CMS.407 Credit cannot also be received for 21A.509,
to the present, through the lens of the history of
STS.474
science and technology. Topics include William See description under subject 21A.505J.
Barton Rogers; the modern research university S. Helmreich See description under subject 21A.501J.
and educational philosophy; campus, intellec- H. Paxson
tual, and organizational development; changing STS.068J Advanced DV Lab: Documenting
laboratories and practices; MIT's relationship Science through Video and New Media STS.075J Technology and Culture
with Boston, the federal government, and in- (Same subject as 21A.551J) (Same subject as 21A.500J)
dustry; and notable activities and achievements Prereq: 21A.550 or permission of instructor Prereq: None
of students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Includes Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
guest lecturers, on-campus field trips, and inter- Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
active exercises. 3-3-6 HASS-S 2-0-7 HASS-S
D. Douglas
See description under subject 21A.551J. See description under subject 21A.500J.
C. Walley, C. Boebel S. Helmreich, H. Paxson
STS.056 Science on Screen
Prereq: None
STS.070J Language and Technology
(Same subject as 24.913J, 21A.503J)
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Prereq: None
2-1-9 HASS-A
Examines the linked histories of science, Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
engineering, and documentary film from 1895 3-0-9 HASS-S
to present. In addition to historical study and vi-
sual analysis, students produce their own short
G. Jones
477 subjects STS.025J to STS.075J

STS.076J Technology and Policy of Weapons STS.086J Cultures of Computing of STS faculty, along with the concepts and
S O C I E T Y
Systems (Same subject as 21A.504J, WGS.276J) methods that inspired them. Includes current
(Same subject as 17.477J) Prereq: None and classic readings in STS; frequent short writ-
Prereq: None Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered ing assignments, oral presentations, and collec-
U (Fall) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) tive discussion; and an independently defined
3-0-9 HASS-S 3-0-9 HASS-S research project. Occasional guest visits by STS
A N D
faculty and advanced graduate students.

Examines in detail the technology of nuclear See description under subject 21A.504J.
R. H. Williams
weapons systems. Topics include nuclear weap- S. Helmreich
ons design, effects, targeting, and delivery; bal-
listic and air breathing missile propulsion and STS.087 Biography in Science
guidance; communications and early warning
Special Subjects
Prereq: None
techniques and systems; and anti-missile, air, Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
and submarine systems. Combines the discus- STS.S20, STS.S21 Special Subject: Science,
sion of technical materials with the national Technology and Society
3-0-9 HASS-H
security policy issues raised by the capabilities Prereq: None
An examination of biography as a literary genre U (Fall, IAP, Spring)
of these technologies. Considers security issues
to be employed in the history of science. The Not offered regularly; consult department
from the distinct and often conflicting perspec-
use of biography in different historical periods Units arranged
tives of technologists, military planners, and
S C I E N C E ,
to illuminate aspects of the development of Can be repeated for credit

political leaders. Subject fulfills the undergradu-
science. A critical analysis of autobiography,
ate public policy requirement in the Political Addresses subject matter in Science, Technol-
archival sources, and the oral tradition as
Science major and minor. ogy and Society that is not offered in the regular
materials in the construction of biographies of
T. Postol curriculum.
scientists. Published biographies of scientists
Staff
constitute the major reading, but attention is
STS.082J Science, Technology, and Public Policy
given to unpublished biographical sources as
well. Comparison is drawn between biography
(Subject meets with 17.310J, ESD.103J, Research
as a literary form in the history of science and in
STS.482J)
other disciplines.
Prereq: None STS.095, STS.096 Independent Study in
K. Manning
U (Fall) Science, Technology, and Society
4-0-8 HASS-S; CI-H Prereq: None
STS.089 Technology and Innovation in Africa
See description under subject 17.309J. Prereq: None U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
K. Oye U (Fall) Units arranged [P/D/F]
3-0-9 HASS-H Can be repeated for credit
STS.084J Social Problems of Nuclear Energy For students who wish to pursue special studies
Examines development, environment, public
(New) or projects with a member of the Program in
health, and politics in Africa, past and present.
(Same subject as 22.04J) Science, Technology, and Society. STS.095 is
Studies indigenous innovations, such as plant/
Prereq: None letter-graded; STS.096 is P/D/F.
animal domestication, fire making, ecology,
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Staff
mining/metallurgy, architecture, textiles, music,
medicine, and finance. Explores impact of
3-0-9 HASS-S STS.UR Undergraduate Research
incoming factors (e.g., slave trade, colonialism,
See description under subject 22.04J. development aid) on indigenous innovation. Prereq: None
R. S. Kemp Discusses the uses Africans assign to incom- U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
ing technologies (such as guns, cameras, and Units arranged [P/D/F]
STS.085J Foundations of Information Policy information and communication technology) and Can be repeated for credit
(Same subject as 6.805J) ideas like democracy and human rights. STS.URG Undergraduate Research
(Subject meets with STS.487) C. Mavhunga Prereq: None
Prereq: Permission of instructor U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
U (Fall) STS.091 Critical Issues in STS Units arranged
3-0-9 HASS-S Prereq: One STS Tier I subject or permission of Can be repeated for credit
instructor Undergraduate research opportunities in the STS
U (Fall) Program.
H. Abelson, M. Fischer, D. Weitzner
2-0-10 HASS-E Staff
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Analyzes current events and issues from the

perspective of Science, Technology and Society.
Students explore a chosen topic and develop
their own unique analysis, applying the ideas
and concepts of STS. Draws on the recent work
478
STS.THT Undergraduate Thesis Tutorial STS.360J Ethnography
C O U R S E
Prereq: None Advanced Seminars (Same subject as 21A.829J)
U (Fall, Spring) Prereq: Permission of instructor; Coreq: 21A.859
Units arranged STS.310 History of Science Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Can be repeated for credit Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall)
STS
Definition and early-stage work on thesis project
leading to STS.ThU. Taken during first term of Practicum-style course in anthropological
student's two-term commitment to thesis proj- methods of ethnographic fieldwork and writing.
ect. Student works closely with STS faculty tutor. Intensive reading and analysis of key works Depending on student experience in ethno-
Required of all candidates for an STS degree. in the history and historiography of science. graphic reading and practice, subject combines
Staff Introduces students to basic interpretive issues, reading ethnographies in anthropological and
bibliographic sources, and professional stan- science studies with formulating and pursuing
STS.THU Undergraduate Thesis dards. Topics change from year to year. ethnographic work in local labs, companies, or
Prereq: STS.ThT Staff other sites. Preference to HASTS, CMS, HTC and
U (Fall, Spring) Sloan graduate students.
Units arranged STS.320J Environmental Conflict and Social M. Fischer
Can be repeated for credit Change
(Same subject as 21A.429J) STS.413 Energy: Humanistic Perspectives
Completion of work of the senior major thesis
under the supervision of a faculty tutor. Includes
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
gathering materials, preparing draft chapters,
giving an oral presentation of thesis progress to
faculty evaluators early in the term, and writing
and revising the final text. Students meet at See description under subject 21A.429J. Explores energy from a humanities perspective,
the end of the term with faculty evaluators to C. Walley including its place in history and society, ar-
discuss the successes and limitations of the chitectures, security, conflicts, politics, climate
project. Required of all candidates for an STS STS.330J History and Anthropology of Medicine change, and pollution. Covers all continents and
degree. and Biology time periods, from the invention of fire to pres-
Staff (Same subject as 21A.319J) ent. Emphasizes the different energy cultures
Prereq: Permission of instructor and practices as reflected in anthropology, his-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered tory, literature, philosophy, religious studies, art
GRADUATE SUBJECTS Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) history, and the arts.
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit C. Mavhunga
Required Introductory Subjects Explores recent historical and anthropologi-
STS.419 Global Science, Technology and Society
cal approaches to the study of medicine and
STS.250J Social Theory and Analysis Prereq: Permission of instructor
biology. Topics might include interaction of
(Same subject as 21A.859J) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
disease and society; science, colonialism, and
Prereq: None Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
international health; impact of new technologies
on medicine and the life sciences; neuroscience
3-0-9 and psychiatry; race, biology and medicine. Going beyond issues of brain drain and brain
See description under subject 21A.859J. Specific emphasis varies from year to year. circulation, explores how contemporary science
S. Helmreich S. Helmreich and technology innovations look from, and are
being created in, parts of the world other than
STS.260 Introduction to Science, Technology, STS.340 Introduction to the History of the US and Europe. Examines new forms of
and Society Technology science and technology institutions, harmoniza-
Prereq: None Prereq: Permission of instructor tion and intellectual property constraints, and
G (Spring) Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) distributed knowledge. Discusses MIT's role in
3-0-9 Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered global STS issues and challenges students to
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit think about how they can effectively apply their
Intensive reading and analysis of major works expertise in their home countries. Open to up-
in historical and social studies of science and Introduction to the consideration of technology
perclassmen with permission of instructor.
technology. Introduction to current methodologi- as the outcome of particular technical, historical,
M. Fischer
cal approaches, centered around two primary cultural, and political efforts, especially in the
questions: how have science and technology United States during the 19th and 20th centu-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
evolved as human activities, and what roles do ries. Topics include industrialization of produc-
they play in society? Preparation for graduate tion and consumption, development of engineer-
work in the field of science and technology stud- ing professions, the emergence of management
ies and introduction to research resources and and its role in shaping technological forms, the
professional standards. technological construction of gender roles, and
H. R. Shell the relationship between humans and machines.
D. Mindell, J. S. Light
479 subjects STS.076J to STS.419

STS.425 History of Manufacturing in America influenced the larger economy and society, techniques and the Quantified Self movement’s
S O C I E T Y
(New) taking into consideration current discussions digital data collection apps.
(Subject meets with STS.026) among political economists and historians. N. Schüll
Prereq: None Open to upperclassmen with permission of
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall) instructor. STS.441 Technology and Self: Technology and
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered M. R. Smith Conversation
A N D
3-0-9 Prereq: None

STS.434 Mobility and Global Society Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Introductory survey of fundamental innovations
Prereq: None Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
and transitions in American manufacturing from
G (Spring) 2-0-10
the colonial period to the mid-twentieth century.
Primary emphasis on textiles and metalwork- Explores the relationship between technology
3-0-9
ing, with particular attention to the role of the and conversation, with an emphasis on conver-
machine tool industry in the American manu- Examines the interaction of transport, commu- sation in our digital age when so many say they
facturing economy. Students taking graduate nication, and bodies (people, animals, insects, would rather text than talk. Topics center on
version are expected to explore the material in and microbes). Explores the origins of transport the psychology of online life, such as the way
greater depth. systems (from walking, wagons and automo- in which we both share and withhold informa-
M. R. Smith biles, to canoes, ships, and aircraft), then stud- tion about the self. Discussion about the ways
ies the communication media triggered by, or new kinds of online conversation are playing
S C I E N C E ,
STS.427 The Civil War and the Emergence of existing in parallel with, each system. Transport out in education, the workplace, and in families
Modern America: 1861–1890 examples include runners, the use of sound and and what the changes in conversation mean
(Subject meets with 21H.205J, STS.027J) visual signals, telegraph, telephone, cell phone, for collaboration, innovation, and leadership.
Prereq: None and the Internet. Communication mediums Readings include works in history, literature,
Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring) include 'useful' and 'deadly'/'scary' technology, anthropology, psychology, and linguistics. Open
Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered information and substances. to undergraduates by permission of instructor.
3-0-9 C. Mavhunga Limited to 15; no listeners.
S. Turkle
See descriptoion under subject STS.027J.
STS.435J Nuclear Forces and Missile Defenses
M. R. Smith
(Same subject as 17.476J) STS.443 Technology and Self: Science,
(Subject meets with 17.475J, STS.072J) Technology, and Memoir
STS.429J Food and Power
Prereq: Permission of instructor (Subject meets with STS.043)
G (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Spring)
Not offered regularly; consult department Introduces the assessment of strategic nuclear
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit forces. Emphasizes the development of force
requirements and methods for analyzing alter- Focuses on the memoir as a window onto the
Anthropological and historical analysis of food
native force postures in terms of missions, effec- relationship of the scientist, engineer, and tech-
production, processing, and consumption in the
tiveness, and cost. The history of the US-Soviet nologist to his or her work. Studies the subjec-
US and globally. Emphasizes the social and tech-
strategic competition provides the backdrop tive side of technology and the social and psy-
nical practices of raising crops and livestock;
against which the evolution of nuclear strategy chological dimensions of technological change.
efforts to preserve as well as create new foods;
and forces is considered. Students taking gradu- Students write about specific objects and their
the industrialization and de-industrialization of
ate version are expected to complete additional role in their lives—memoir fragments. Readings
food; the relation between food supply and safe-
assignments. concern child development theory and the role
ty and the state; the role of ethnicity and gender
T. Postol of technology in development. Explores the
in consumption patterns; and the historical and
connection between material culture, identity,
cultural act of eating. STS.250 recommended.
STS.440 Self as Data cognitive and emotional development. Students
H. Paxson
Prereq: None taking graduate version complete additional as-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered signments. Limited to 15; no listeners.
STS.433 Technology, War, and the American
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) S. Turkle
Experience: 1650-1950
3-0-9
STS.444 Technology and Self: Things and
G (Spring) Examines cases in which individuals treat their
Thinking
Not offered regularly; consult department own habits, bodies, moods, and thoughts as
(Subject meets with STS.044)
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit objects of scrutiny, analysis, and intervention.
Explores what shifting modes of self-tracking,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Analyzes the development, deployment, and Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
self-care, and self-governance reveal about
impacts of technology in warfare, focusing Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
changing understandings of the self, and how
primarily on American military affairs from the 2-0-7 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
they remake subjectivity. Topics range from 19th
industrial revolution to the post-World War II
century diary writing and Benjamin Franklin’s Explores emotional and intellectual impact of
period. Also explores how and why the military
self-monitoring practices to contemporary diet objects. The growing literature on cognition and
played a role in American industrialization and
“things” cuts across anthropology, history, so-
480
cial theory, literature, sociology, and psychology STS.460 Histories of Information, STS.470J Research Seminar: Human, Remote
C O U R S E
and is of great relevance to science students. Communication, and Computing Technologies and Autonomous Systems in Air, Sea, and Space
Examines the range of theories, from Mary (New) (Same subject as 16.440J)
Douglas in anthropology to D.W. Winnicott in Prereq: None Prereq: 16.400, 16.453, or permission of
psychoanalytic thinking, that underlies “thing” G (Spring) instructor
“object” analysis. Students taking graduate ver- 3-0-9 G (Fall)
STS
sion complete additional assignments. Limited 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Introduction to the historical study of informa-
to 15; no listeners.
tion, communication, and computing technolo- See description under subject 16.440J.
S. Turkle
gies with a focus on the United States. Pairs D. A. Mindell
analysis of a multidisciplinary reading list with
STS.449J Introduction to Global Medicine:
in-depth discussions of research methods and STS.471J Engineering Apollo: The Moon Project
Bioscience, Technologies, Disparities,
writing for academic publications. Later weeks as a Complex System
Strategies
of the course adapt to student interests and are (Same subject as 16.895J, ESD.30J)
determined by students in consultation with the Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: None
instructor. Limited to 15. Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
G (Spring)
J. S. Light Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
2-0-1 [P/D/F]
See description under subject HST.934J. STS.462 Social and Political Implications of
Detailed technical and historical exploration of
M. J. Good, B. J. Good Technology
the Apollo project to fly humans to the moon and
Prereq: None
return them safely to Earth as an example of a
STS.452 Living in a Technological World Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Fall)
complex engineering system. Emphasizes how
the systems worked, the technical and social
processes that produced them, mission opera-
Historical and contemporary studies are used tions, and historical significance. Guest lectures
3-0-9
to explore the interaction of technology with by MIT-affiliated engineers who contributed to
Explores the consequences when human be- social and political values. Emphasis on how and participated in the Apollo missions. Stu-
ings dwell in a predominantly self-constructed technological devices, structures, and systems dents work in teams on a final project analyzing
environment, from the standpoint of humanistic influence the organization of society and the be- an aspect of the historical project to articulate
inquiry. Topics include the concept of life- havior of its members. Examples drawn from the and synthesize ideas in engineering systems.
world; the end of the world frontier; advancing technologies of war, transportation, communica- D. Mindell
edges and empty places; the visible landscape tion, production, and reproduction.
as a register of technological change; world M. R. Smith STS.474J Art, Craft, Science
alienation; loss of human habitat; redefining ex- (Same subject as 21A.509J)
ploration; and imagining a rehumanized world. STS.467J The History of Aviation Prereq: None
Readings, both fiction and non-fiction, include (Same subject as 16.707J) Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
works by authors such as H. Arendt, M. Berman, Prereq: Permission of Instructor Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
T.J. Clark, L. Marx, W. Morris, J. Verne, and R. L. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered 3-0-9
Stevenson. Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring) Credit cannot also be received for 21A.501,
R. H. Williams 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit STS.074
Reading course in the history of aviation, focus- See description under subject 21A.509J.
STS.454 Science and Technology in the Museum
ing on science and technology and cultural and H. Paxson
Environment
political context. Themes include: the science of
Prereq: None
aeronautics, pilots and piloting, control systems STS.477J Writing: Science, Technology, and
and electronics, engineering epistemology, in- Society
frastructure, industry, government and politics, (Same subject as 21W.820J)
3-0-9
evolution of aeronautics research, culture and Prereq: 21H.991J
Examines the ways museums preserve the mate- experience, automation and autonomy, role of Acad Year 2014–2015: G (Spring)
rial culture of science and technology and pres- MIT, literature and film. Case studies of specific Acad Year 2015–2016: Not offered
ent it distinctively to a mass audience. Focuses systems and engineering projects. Emphasis is 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
on challenges and opportunities of preserving on book-length texts, close reading, historical
Examination of different "voices" used to consid-
and presenting science and technology in the methods of analyzing technological change.
er issues of scientific, technological, and social
museum environment. Students review recent Study of social and political dimensions of
concern. Students write frequently and choose
work in museum studies as it relates specifically engineering projects, examination of aviation
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
among a variety of non-fiction forms: historical

to science, medicine, and technology; review a institutions. Students prepare weekly response
writing, social analysis, political criticism, and
major gallery or exhibition locally; and have an papers to readings, make extended presenta-
policy reports. Instruction in expressing ideas
opportunity to participate in a collections- or tions to class twice per term, and submit a final
clearly and in organizing a thesis-length work.
communications-related research project in the research paper.
Reading and writing on three case studies drawn
MIT Museum. D. Mindell
J. Durant
481 subjects STS.425 to STS.477J

from the history of science; the cultural study of
S O C I E T Y
technology and science; and policy issues. Special Subjects

K. Manning
STS.S91, STS.S92 Special Subject: Science,
STS.481J Cross-Cultural Investigations: Technology and Society
Technology and Development Prereq: None
A N D
(Same subject as EC.792J, 21A.839J) G (Fall, IAP, Spring)

(Subject meets with EC.702J, 21A.801J, Not offered regularly; consult department
STS.071J) Units arranged

Addresses a special topic in Science, Technology
and Society which is not offered in the regular
3-0-9
curriculum.
See description under subject 21A.839J. Staff
C. Walley
STS.482J Science, Technology, and Public Policy Research and Teaching

S C I E N C E ,
(Subject meets with 17.309J, ESD.082J, STS.800 Teaching Science, Technology and
STS.082J) Society
G (Fall) G (Fall, Spring)
4-0-8 H-LEVEL Grad Credit Units arranged [P/D/F]
K. Oye For qualified graduate students serving as either
a teaching assistant or instructor for subjects in
STS.487 Foundations of Information Policy Science, Technology and Society (STS). Enroll-
(Subject meets with 6.805J, STS.085J) ment limited by availability of suitable teaching
Prereq: Permission of instructor assignments.
G (Fall) Staff
STS.901–STS.904 Independent Study in
Studies the growth of computer and commu-
Science, Technology, and Society
nications technology and the new legal and
ethical challenges that reflect tensions between
G (Fall, Spring)
individual rights and societal needs. Topics
include computer crime; intellectual property re-
strictions on software; encryption, privacy, and
national security; academic freedom and free For students who wish to pursue special studies
speech. Students meet and question technolo- or projects at an advanced level with a faculty
gists, activists, law enforcement agents, journal- member of the Program in Science, Technology,
ists, and legal experts. Instruction and practice and Society.
in oral and written communication provided. Staff
ditional assignments. Enrollment limited. STS.THG Graduate Thesis
H. Abelson, M. Fischer, D. Weitzner Prereq: Permission of instructor
Program of graduate research leading to the

writing of a PhD thesis, to be arranged by the
student with an appropriate MIT faculty member,
who is the thesis supervisor.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Staff
482
C O U R S E
Bachelor of Science in Science, Technology, and Society/Double Major/
Course STS(1)
STS
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirement [all but two subjects can be from


One STS Tier I subject
One STS Tier II subject
STS.091 Critical Issues in STS, 12, HASS‑E, CI‑M *
STS.ThT Undergraduate Thesis Tutorial, 6
STS.ThU Undergraduate Thesis, 12, CI‑M *

A coherent group of five elective subjects in STS, plus four subjects related to the historical and social
study of science and technology, in consultation with the STS undergraduate officer.
Unrestricted Electives 90-99

Notes
The full major in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) may be pursued only as a second major program in con‑
(1)
junction with another degree program in a field of engineering or science, or in other fields on a case-by-base basis.
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
483 s u b j e c t s S T S . 4 8 1 J t o S T S .T H G
SWE E N G I N E E R I N G S C H O O L-W I D E E L EC T I V ES
Engineering Systems Analysis for Design the disciplines above are used to understand or UPOP Engineering Practice Workshop
(Offered under: 1.146, 16.861, ESD.71) characterize complex structures and materials, (Offered under: 1.EPW, 2.EPW, 3.EPW, 6.EPW,
(Subject meets with ESD.710) and complement experimental observations. 10.EPW, 16.EPW, 20.EPW, 22.EPW)
Prereq: 1.145 or permission of instructor M. Buehler, M. Demkowicz Prereq: None
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered U (Fall, IAP)
Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Fall) Management in Engineering 1-0-0 [P/D/F]
3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit (Offered under: 2.96, 6.930, 10.806, 16.653)
Develops foundational skills for the world of
Prereq: None
Covers theory and methods to identify, value, practice in science, technology, and engineer-
U (Fall)
and implement flexibility in design, also known ing. Sophomores receive classroom instruction,
3-1-8
as “real options.” Topics include definition of and one-on-one and small-group coaching in
uncertainties, simulation of performance for Introduction and overview of engineering basics of professional identity building. They
scenarios, screening models to identify desirable management. Financial principles, manage- attend field trips to local employers and receive
flexibility, decision and lattice analysis, and ment of innovation, technical strategy and best job interview practice, coached by industry vol-
multidimensional economic evaluation. Students management practices. Case study method of unteers. Over IAP, students attend a weeklong
demonstrate proficiency through an extended instruction emphasizes participation in class Team Training Camp of experiential learning
application to a systems design of their choice. discussion. Focus is on the development of indi- modules led by MIT faculty with the help of
Provides a complement to research or thesis vidual skills and management tools. Restricted MIT alums and other senior professionals in
projects. Meets with ESD.710 first half of term. to juniors and seniors. business, engineering, and science where stu-
R. de Neufville H. S. Marcus, J.-H. Chun dents participate in creative simulations, team
problem-solving challenges, and oral presenta-
Ethics for Engineers UPOP Engineering Practice Experience tions, and practice networking with employers.
(Offered under: 1.082, 2.900, 10.01) (Offered under: 1.EPE, 2.EPE, 3.EPE, 6.EPE, Enrollment limited.
Prereq: None 10.EPE, 16.EPE, 22.EPE) Staff
U (Fall) Prereq: 2.EPW or permission of instructor
2-0-4 U (Fall, Spring)
0-0-1 [P/D/F]
Integrates classical readings that provide an
overview of ethics with a survey of case studies Provides sophomores with guided practice
that focus on ethical problems arising in the in finding opportunities and excelling in the
practice of engineering. Readings taken from a world of practice. Building on the skills and
variety of sources, such as Aristotle, Machiavelli, relationships acquired in the Engineering
Bacon, Hobbes, Locke, the Founding Fathers, Practice Workshop, students receive coaching
and the Bible. Case studies include written to articulate goals, invoke the UPOP network of
analyses and films that address engineering mentors and employers, identify and pursue op-
disasters, biotechnology, court cases, ethi- portunities and negotiate terms of their summer
cal codes, and the ultimate scope and aims of assignment. Students complete a 10-12 week
engineering. internship, which includes filing three progress
D. Doneson, B. L. Trout reports, conducting one informational interview,
and possibly hosting a site visit by MIT staff.
Introduction to Modeling and Simulation Returning to campus as juniors, UPOP students
(Offered under: 1.021, 3.021, 10.333, 22.00) take part in reflective exercises that aid assimila-
Prereq: 18.03, 3.016, or permission of instructor tion of learning objectives and reinforce the
U (Fall) cognitive link between all aspects of the UPOP
4-0-8 REST experience and disciplinary fields of study. Se-
quence begins in the spring of sophomore year
Basic concepts of computer modeling and simu- and ends in the fall of junior year.
lation in science and engineering. Uses tech-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Staff
niques and software for simulation, data analy-
sis and visualization. Continuum, mesoscale,
atomistic and quantum methods used to study
fundamental and applied problems in phys-
ics, chemistry, materials science, mechanics,
engineering, and biology. Examples drawn from
484
WGS WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS and sexual orientation and its representation ment in different cultural contexts. Investigates
in various media. Topics may include lesbian, the relationships between technology and
WGS.101 Introduction to Women's and Gender gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) sexual identity categories, such as gender, race, class,
Studies identities as well as their histories in Western and sexuality. Examines how technology offers
Prereq: None and non-Western cultures; queer theory and possibilities for new social relations and how to
U (Fall, Spring) theories of identity; the origins of social move- evaluate them.
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H ments for equality; issues of race and diversity K. Surkan
within LGBT communities; questions of visibility
Drawing on multiple disciplines—such as and media representation; and the politics of WGS.125J Games and Culture (New)
literature, history, economics, psychology, sexual orientation in contemporary American (Same subject as 21W.768J, CMS.616J)
philosophy, political science, anthropology, institutions. Materials include secondary read- (Subject meets with CMS.868)
media studies and the arts—to examine cultural ings in history, philosophy and cultural theory Prereq: None
assumptions about sex, gender, and sexuality. as well as novels and plays, films and television U (Fall)
Integrates analysis of current events through programs, community studies, oral histories, 3-0-9 HASS-S
student presentations, aiming to increase and legal cases.
awareness of contemporary and historical See description under subject CMS.616J.
K. Surkan
experiences of women, and of the ways sex and T. L. Taylor
gender interact with race, class, nationality, and WGS.111J Gender and Media Studies
other social identities. Students are introduced WGS.140J Race and Identity in American
to recent scholarship on gender and its implica- Literature
Prereq: None
tions for traditional disciplines. (Same subject as 21L.504J)
U (Fall)
A. Walsh Prereq: Permission of instructor
3-0-9 HASS-H
U (Spring)
WGS.109 Women and Global Activism in Media Examines representations of race, gender, and 3-0-9 HASS-H
and Politics sexual identity in the media. Considers issues Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: None of authorship, spectatorship, and the ways
U (Spring) in which various media (film, television, print
S. Alexandre
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H journalism, advertising) enable, facilitate, and
challenge these social constructions in society.
An interdisciplinary subject that examines WGS.141J International Women's Voices
Studies the impact of new media and digital
questions of feminism, international women's (Same subject as 21F.022J, 21L.048J)
media through analysis of gendered and racial-
issues, and globalization through the study of Prereq: None
ized language and embodiment online in blogs
novels, films, critical essays, painting and music. U (Spring)
and vlogs, avatars, and in the construction of cy-
Considers how women redefine the notions of 3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H
beridentities. Provides introduction to feminist
community and nation, how development affects approaches to media studies by drawing from See description under subject 21L.048J.
their lives, and how access to the internet and to work in feminist film theory, cultural studies, M. Resnick
the production industry impacts women's lives. gender and politics, and cyberfeminism.
Primary topics of interest include transforma- K. Surkan WGS.142 Narrative and Identity: Writing and
tions of traditional values, social change, gender
Film by Contemporary Women of Color
role distribution, identity formation, migration WGS.115 Gender and Technology Prereq: None
flows, globalization and development, popular Prereq: None Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
culture, urban life, cyber-culture, activism, and U (Spring) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
human rights. Limited to 25 when Writing Tutor 3-0-9 HASS-H 3-0-9 HASS-H
is assigned to the class. Otherwise, limited to
18. Considers a wide range of issues related to the Explores the diverse voices and experiences re-
A. Sur contemporary and historical use of technology, flected in writing and film by and about women
the development of new technologies, and the of color. Examines the roles that culture, com-
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
WGS.110 Sexual and Gender Identities cultural representation of technology, including munity, and kinship play in the development
Prereq: None the role women have played in the development of the writer's individual voice, and compares
U (Fall) of technology and the effect of technological the similarities and differences of the writer
3-0-9 HASS-H change on the roles of women and ideas of experience across texts and genres. Discussion
gender. Discusses the social implications of and assignments, including an independent
Introduces scholarly debates about sexual technology and its understanding and deploy- research presentation, consider the social and
identities, gender identities and expressions,
485 subjects WGS.101 to WGS.142

political contexts that inform each work, with an WGS.175J Reproductive Politics and WGS.222J Women and War
S T U D I E S
emphasis on gender, race, and economic status. Technologies (Same subject as 21H.381J)
Includes works by a variety of novelists, poets, (Same subject as 21A.304J) Prereq: None
and filmmakers. Prereq: None U (Fall)
Staff U (Fall) 3-0-9 HASS-S
G E N D E R
WGS.150 Gender, Power, Leadership, and the 3-0-9 HASS-S

L. Ekmekcioglu
Workplace (New)
Prereq: None
H. Paxson WGS.225J The Science of Race, Sex, and Gender
(Same subject as 21A.103J, STS.046J)
WGS.190J Black Matters: Introduction to Black Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-S
A N D
Studies U (Spring)
Provides an analytic framework to understand (Same subject as 24.912J, 21A.125J, 21H.106J, 3-0-9 HASS-S
the roles that gender, race, and class play in 21L.008J, 21W.741J)
W O M E N ’ S
Examines the role of science and medicine in the

defining and determining access to leadership Prereq: None
origins and evolution of the concepts of race,
and power in the United States, especially in the Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
sex, and gender from the 17th century to the
context of the workplace. Explores women and Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
present. Focus on how biological, anthropologi-
men in leadership positions within the corpo- 3-0-9 HASS-A, HASS-H; CI-H
cal, and medical concepts intersect with social,
rate, political and non-profit sectors, focusing
See description under subject 24.912J. cultural, and political ideas about racial, sexual,
on women of color and immigrant women. Looks
Staff and gender difference in the US and globally.
at specific policies, such as affirmative action,
Approach is historical and comparative across
parental leave, child care, and working-time,
WGS.220 Women and Gender in the Middle East disciplines emphasizing the different modes of
and the role they play or could play in achiev-
and North Africa explanation and use of evidence in each field.
ing parity. Students further investigate ways
Prereq: None A. Sur, S. Helmreich
in which these policies address gender, racial,
and class inequities, and develop their ability
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) WGS.226J Science, Caste and Gender in India
to think critically about mechanisms for change.
3-0-9 HASS-H (Same subject as STS.023J)
Limited to 25.
Prereq: None
M. Fried Provides an overview of key issues and themes
in the study of women and gender relations in
WGS.161J Gender and the Law in US History the Middle East and North Africa. Includes read-
3-0-9 HASS-H
(Same subject as 21H.320J) ings from a variety of disciplines, e.g., history,
Prereq: None anthropology, sociology, literature, religious Examines the influence of social and cultural
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered studies, and media studies. Addresses themes determinants (colonialism, nationalism, caste,
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) such as the relationship between the concepts class, and gender) on modern science and
3-0-9 HASS-H of nation and gender; women's citizenship; technology in British colonial and postcolonial
Middle Eastern women's activism and the India. Discusses the relationship of scientific
involvement of their Western "sisters" to this progress to colonial expansions and national-
C. Capozzola
movement; gendered interpretations of the ist aspirations. Explores the nature of scientific
Qur'an and the example of the Prophet Muham- institutions within a social, cultural, and political
WGS.170J Identity and Difference
mad; and the three H's of Orientalism (hijab, contexts, and how science and technology have
harem, and hamam). impacted Indian society.
Prereq: None
L. Eckmekcioglu A. Sur
WGS.221 Women in the Developing World WGS.228J Psychology of Gender and Race
3-0-9 HASS-S; CI-H
Prereq: None (Same subject as 9.75J)
See description under subject 21A.101J. Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Prereq: None
J. Jackson Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) U (Fall, Spring)
WGS.172J Rethinking the Family, Sex, and Can be repeated for credit
Gender
Study of women and gender in the developing C. Kapungu
world. Interdisciplinary approaches highlight
Prereq: None
relationships between gender and public policy,
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
economics, art, education, health care, and

scientific research. Topics vary by term.
3-0-9 HASS-S
A. Sur
H. Paxson
486
WGS.231J Writing about Race WGS.240J Jane Austen WGS.301J Feminist Thought
WGS
(Same subject as 21W.742J) (Same subject as 21L.473J) (Same subject as 17.007J, 24.237J)
Prereq: None Prereq: One subject in Literature (Subject meets with 17.006)
U (Spring) U (Fall) Prereq: None
3-0-9 HASS-H; CI-H 3-0-9 HASS-H U (Fall)
3-0-9 HASS-H
See description under subject 21W.742J. See description under subject 21L.473J.
K. Ragusa R. Perry Analyzes theories of gender and politics, espe-
cially ideologies of gender and their construc-
WGS.233J New Culture of Gender: Queer France WGS.270J Violence, Human Rights, and Justice tion; definitions of public and private spheres;
(Same subject as 21F.325J) (Same subject as 21A.442J) gender issues in citizenship, the development of
Prereq: One intermediate subject in French Prereq: None the welfare state, experiences of war and revolu-
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered U (Fall) tion, class formation, and the politics of sexual-
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring) 3-0-9 HASS-S ity. Graduate students are expected to pursue
3-0-9 HASS-H the subject in greater depth through reading and
Can be repeated for credit individual research.
E. C. James
S. Haslanger
B. Perreau WGS.271J Dilemmas in Biomedical Ethics:
WGS.400 WGS Undergraduate Independent
Playing God or Doing Good?
Study
WGS.234J The Invention of French Theory: A (Same subject as 21A.302J)
History of Transatlantic Intellectual Life since Prereq: None
U (Fall, Spring)
1945 Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
Units arranged
(Same subject as 21F.068J) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall)
Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered Individual supervised work for undergraduate
Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) students who wish to study topics not covered
E. C. James
3-0-9 HASS-H in the regular Women's and Gender Studies
curriculum. Before registering for this subject,
See description under subject 21F.068J. WGS.272J Slavery and Human Trafficking in the
students must plan a course of study with a
B. Perreau 21st Century
member of the WGS faculty and secure the
Director's approval. Normal maximum credit is 6
WGS.235J Classics of Chinese Literature in Prereq: None
units, but exceptional 9-unit projects occasion-
Translation Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
ally approved.
(Same subject as 21F.044J, 21L.044J) Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Spring)
Staff
(Subject meets with 21F.195) 3-0-9 HASS-S
Prereq: None
See description under subject 21A.445J. WGS.UR Undergraduate Research in Women’s
U (Spring)
M. Buyandelger and Gender Studies
3-0-9 HASS-H
WGS.274J Images of Asian Women: Dragon U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
See description under subject 21F.044J. Ladies and Lotus Blossoms Units arranged [P/D/F]
E. Teng (Same subject as 21A.141J, 21F.048J) Can be repeated for credit
Prereq: None WGS.URG Undergraduate Research in Women’s
WGS.236J Introduction to East Asian Cultures: Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered and Gender Studies
From Zen to K-Pop Acad Year 2015–2016: U (Fall) Prereq: Permission of instructor
(Same subject as 21F.030J) 3-0-9 HASS-S U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
(Subject meets with 21F.193) Units arranged
M. Buyandelger
WGS.276J Cultures of Computing Women's and Gender Studies Program.
3-0-9 HASS-H
(Same subject as 21A.504J, STS.086J) Staff
See description under subject 21F.030J. Prereq: None
E. Teng Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
3-0-9 HASS-S

S. Helmreich
487 subjects WGS.150 to WGS.URG

WGS.S10 Special Subject in Women’s and WGS.605 WGS Graduate Independent Study WGS.640 Studies in Women’s Life Narratives
S T U D I E S
Gender Studies Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Must apply to the Graduate Consortium
Prereq: None G (Fall, Spring) in Women's Studies
U (Fall, Spring) Units arranged G (Fall)
3-0-9 Can be repeated for credit 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
Can be repeated for credit with permission of Can be repeated for credit
Individual supervised work for graduate stu-
G E N D E R
instructor
dents who wish to study topics not covered in Close examination of women's life narratives.
Covers topics not included in regular curriculum; the regular Women's and Gender Studies offer- Topics vary from term to term. Limited to 10.
taught in seminar format. ings. Before registering for this subject, students Information: Graduate Consortium in Women's
Staff must plan a course of study with a member of Studies
the Women's and Gender Studies faculty and
A N D
secure the Director's approval. Normal maximum WGS.645 Issues of Representation: Feminist
SUBJECTS OFFERED BY is 6 units; exceptional 9-unit projects occasion- Theory
OTHER PROGRAMS ally approved. Prereq: Application to the Graduate Consortium
W O M E N ’ S
Staff in Women's Studies

Each of the following may be taken for credit as G (Fall)
a Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) subject WGS.610 Seminar in Feminist Issues 3-0-9 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
when its content meets WGS criteria. The full Prereq: Must apply to the Graduate Consortium Can be repeated for credit
description of each subject appears with its in Women's Studies
Syllabi vary depending on instructors.
designated Course listing. For more information, G (Fall)
Consult Graduate Program in Women's Studies
contact the program office, 14E-316, 3-0-9
617-253-8844, [email protected]. Can be repeated for credit
WGS.680 The Economic History of Work and the
Syllabi vary depending on instructors. Limited Family
21L.430 Popular Culture and Narrative to 10. Prereq: None
21L.460 Medieval Literature Information: Graduate Consortium in Women's G (Fall)
21L.512 American Authors Studies 3-0-9
21L.701 Literary Interpretation
21L.702 Studies in Fiction Explores the changing map of the public and the
WGS.615 Feminist Inquiry: Strategies for
21L.704 Studies in Poetry private in pre-industrial and modern societies
Effective Scholarship
21L.705 Major Authors and examines how that map affected men's and
Prereq: Must apply to the Graduate Consortium
21L.707 Problems in Cultural Interpretation women's production and consumption of goods
in Women's Studies
21L.715 Media in Cultural Context and leisure. The reproductive strategies of wom-
G (Spring)
21W.745 Advanced Essay Workshop en, either in conjunction with or in opposition to
3-0-9
their families, is another major theme. Subject
asks how an ideal of the "domestic" arose in
GRADUATE SUBJECTS Investigates theories and practices of feminist the early modern west, and to what extent did it
inquiry across a range of disciplines. Feminist limit the economic position of women; and how
WGS.600 Workshop for Dissertation Writers in research involves rethinking disciplinary as- has that idea been challenged, and with what
Women’s and Gender Studies sumptions and methodologies, developing new success in the post-industrial period. Focuses
Prereq: Must apply to the Graduate Consortium understandings of what counts as knowledge, on western Europe since the Middle Ages and on
in Women's Studies seeking alternative ways of understanding the the United States, but also examines how these
G (Fall, Spring) origins of problems/issues, formulating new issues have played themselves out in non-West-
3-0-9 ways of asking questions and redefining the ern cultures. Graduate students are expected
Can be repeated for credit relationship between subjects and objects of to pursue the subject in greater depth through
study. Focus on methodology, i.e., the theory reading and individual research.
Addresses the main challenges faced by disser- and analysis of how research should proceed. A. McCants
tation writers: isolation, writing schedules, and Special attention to epistemological issues—
cogent arguments. Opportunity for members to pre-suppositions about the nature of knowledge. WGS.700 Interdisciplinary Area Studies in
exchange ideas and experiences, learn general What makes research distinctively feminist lies Feminist Theories
principles of academic argument, and receive in the complex connections between epistemol- Prereq: Must apply to the Graduate Consortium
feedback. Open to graduate students in all ogies, methodologies and research methods. in Women's Studies
phases of dissertation writing. Meets bi-weekly, Explore how these connections are formed in the Acad Year 2014–2015: Not offered
spans Fall and Spring terms. Limited to 10. traditional disciplines and raise questions about Acad Year 2015–2016: G (Spring)
Consult Graduate Consortium in Women's why they are inadequate and/or problematic for 3-0-9
2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5
Studies feminist inquiry and what, specifically, are the Can be repeated for credit
feminist critiques of these intersections.
Syllabi vary depending on instructors.
Information: Graduate Program in Women's
Information: Graduate Consortium in Women's
Studies
Studies
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MIT S U BJECT D ES C R I PT I ONS

Subject information in this book is accurate as of June 1, 2014. Updated

information is available at http://student.mit.edu/catalog/index.cgi.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

*The ROTC programs at MIT are operated under

Course 1 Civil and Environmental Engineering 11

Course 2 Mechanical Engineering 33

Course 3 Materials Science and Engineering 57

Course 6 Electrical Engineering and

Course 7 Biology 131

Course 8 Physics 147

Course 9 Brain and Cognitive Sciences 159

Course 10 Chemical Engineering 167

Course 11 Urban Studies and Pl anning 184

Course 12 Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary

Course 15 Management 235

Course 16 Aeronautics and Astronautics 266

Course 17 Political Science 282

Course 18 Mathematics 297

Course 20 Biological Engineering 312

Course 21A Anthropology 323

Course 21F Global Studies and L anguages 332

Course 21H History 354

Course 21L Literature 363

Course 21M Music and Theater Arts 373

Course 21W Writing 384

Course 22 Nuclear Science and Engineering 394

Course 24 Linguistics and Philosophy 402

CC Conco u rse Progr am 415

CMS Comparative Media Studies 417

CSB Computational and Systems Biology 430

EC Edgerton Center 431

ES Experimental Study Group 437

ESD Engineering Systems Division 440

MAS Media Arts and Sciences 464

ROTC ROTC Programs 469

SP Special Programs 474

SWE Engineering School-Wide Electives 484

WGS Women’s and Gender Studies 485

School of Architecture and Planning

9 Fri Thesis due for doctoral degrees

14 Thu Last day of classes

The Academic Calendar is available at http://web.mit.edu/registrar/calendar/.

Projected key dates for future academic years are available at

How to Read Subject

11 subjects 1.00 to 1.013

tal impacts of human activities. seepage, effective stress and consolidation of

nature of soils; soil classification; the effective 3-1-8

13 subjects 1.015J to 1.064

2-0-4 processes, dispersion, decay, and adsorption.

Prereq: Calculus II (GIR), Biology (GIR),

(Same subject as 12.320BJ) basics of statistical inference, analysis of trends 3-0-9

U (Spring; second half of term)

rents, particle transport, and transport in porous

15 subjects 1.070AJ to 1.106

Laboratory Systems (Same subject as 2.062J, 18.376J)

engineered ecosystems. Exercises demon- 1.126J Pattern Recognition and Analysis

environments. An independently designed final G (Spring)