1 011 - Project Evaluation

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Methodologies for evaluating civil engineering projects, which typically are large-scale and long-lived, involving many economic, financial, social and environmental factors. Emphasis on dealing with uncertainty. Presents basic techniques of engineering economics, including net present value analysis, life-cycle costing, benefit-cost analysis, and other approaches to project evaluation. Examples drawn from both contemporary and historical projects in various fields, including transportation systems, urban development, energy and environmental projects, water resource management, telecommunications systems, and other elements of the public and private projects and programs.

Credits:

3.00

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Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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