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Explore mechanical engineering with focus on thermodynamics, materials, energy systems, and design innovation.
The key components include idea generation, concept development and refinement, system-level thinking, briefing development and presentation, and proposal generation.
Interactive lectures guide students through the course material, allowing them to engage with the content actively, collaborate with peers, and develop skills necessary for delivering presentations focused on solving complex problems.
The semester-long project allows students to apply design tools and processes to solve a specific problem, reinforcing their understanding of theoretical concepts through practical application.
The course is taught by S. Kim, who focuses on structured principles and processes for developing concepts for large and complex systems.
Students must obtain permission from the instructor to enroll in the course.
The project focuses on developing solution scenarios that include short-, middle-, and long-term strategies to reduce MIT's greenhouse gas emissions while aligning with climate goals.
The project considers climate science, ethics, carbon accounting, cost estimating, energy supply and demand, new technologies, financial instruments, electricity markets, policy, human behavior, and regulation.
Students develop skills to address carbon neutrality at other universities and at larger scales, including cities and nations.
The course includes activities and quizzes that are directly related to project deliverables, focusing on synthesizing, modeling, and fabricating designs under engineering constraints.
There are no prerequisites for this course, making it accessible to all students.
Enrollment is limited by lottery, and students must attend the first class session to participate.
The course introduces students to design thinking and innovation principles in engineering, emphasizing creative problem-solving and user-centered design.
Enrollment is limited to 25 students, with priority given to first-year students.
2.723A is an engineering school-wide elective subject that shares content with other design and innovation courses.
Students learn the principles of thermodynamics as they apply to biomolecular systems, integrating knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics.
Students must have completed Biology (GIR), Calculus II (GIR), Chemistry (GIR), and Physics I (GIR), or obtain permission from the instructor.
The REST designation indicates that the course fulfills a requirement in the curriculum related to the understanding of ethical and societal implications of engineering.
The course examines sustainability through various scales, including individual, institutional, and societal levels, focusing on practical solutions to environmental challenges.
Experts from MIT's faculty, operations staff, and outside professionals provide guidance on the multidisciplinary aspects of the problem, enriching the students' learning experience.
System-level thinking is crucial for understanding the interconnections and interactions within large systems, enabling students to develop holistic solutions to complex problems.
The project explores a range of strategies, including technological innovations, policy changes, and behavioral modifications to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
The expected outcome is a comprehensive solution proposal that demonstrates the application of design processes and tools to a real-world problem.
Students demonstrate their learning through individual and team presentations, project deliverables, and participation in interactive lectures and discussions.