1 016 - Design for Complex Environmental Issues: Building Solutions and Communicating Ideas

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Provides an opportunity to pursue issues related to the Earth System problem studied during the Fall term Terrascope subject, 12.000. Student teams conceptualize, design and prototype devices intended to address the Earth System problem; they also create museum exhibits that communicate the context and proposed solutions to the problem. Teams develop a design concept with researchers at MIT and professionals from local museums, and display their exhibits to the MIT community. The Terrascope field trip provides first-hand experience and shapes the final designs. Limited to Terrascope students.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 12.000

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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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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