ESD 83 - Doctoral Seminar in Engineering Systems

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Examines core theory and contextual applications of the emerging field of Engineering Systems. Focus on doctoral-level analysis of scholarship on key concepts such as complexity, uncertainty, fragility, and robustness, as well as a critical look at the historical roots of the field and related areas such as systems engineering, systems dynamics, agent modeling, and systems simulations. Contextual applications range from aerospace to technology implementation to regulatory systems to large-scale systems change. Special attention given to the interdependence of social and technical dimensions of engineering systems. Restricted to students enrolled in doctoral programs.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: ESD.10 or permission of instructor

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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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