ESD.00 Introduction to Engineering Systems (MIT)

Sussman, Joseph — 2012-01-03T16:29:22+05:00

Students in ESD.00 work on projects to address large, complex and seemingly intractable real-world problems, such as energy supply, environmental issues, health care delivery, and critical infrastructure (e.g., telecommunications, water supply, and transportation). The course introduces interdisciplinary approaches - rooted in engineering, management, and the social sciences - to considering these critical contemporary issues. Small, faculty-led teams select an engineering systems term project to illustrate one or more of these approaches.

ESD.864 Modeling and Assessment for Policy (MIT)

Selin, Noelle — 2012-01-03T16:27:44+05:00

ESD.864 Modeling and Assessment for Policy explores how scientific information and quantitative models can be used to inform policy decision-making. Students will develop an understanding of quantitative modeling techniques and their role in the policy process through case studies and interactive activities. The course addresses issues such as analysis of scientific assessment processes, uses of integrated assessment models, public perception of quantitative information, methods for dealing with uncertainties, and design choices in building policy-relevant models. Examples used in this class focus on models and information used in earth system governance.

MIT OpenCourseWare: New Courses in Engineering Systems Division

ESD.00 Introduction to Engineering Systems (MIT)

ESD.864 Modeling and Assessment for Policy (MIT)