Spring 2003 Classes

6.004 Computation Structures: http://6004.lcs.mit.edu/
S. A. Ward, C. J. Terman - 15 units
Introduces architecture of digital systems, emphasizing structural principles common to a wide range of technologies. Multilevel implementation strategies; definition of new primitives (e.g., gates, instructions, procedures, and processes) and their mechanization using lower-level elements. Analysis of potential concurrency; precedence constraints and performance measures; pipelined and multidimensional systems. Instruction set design issues; architectural support for contemporary software structures.
6.046J Introduction to Algorithms: http://theory.lcs.mit.edu/classes/6.046/
P. Indyk, B. Tidor - 12 units
Techniques for the design and analysis of efficient algorithms, emphasizing methods useful in practice. Topics: sorting; search trees, heaps, and hashing; divide-and-conquer; dynamic programming; amortized analysis; graph algorithms; shortest paths; network flow; computational geometry; number-theoretic algorithms; polynomial and matrix calculations; caching; and parallel computing. Enrollment may be limited.
6.863J Natural Language and the Computer Representation of Knowledge: http://www.ai.mit.edu/courses/6.863/
R. C. Berwick - 12 units
Relationship between computer representation of knowledge and the structure of natural language. Emphasizes development of the analytical skills necessary to judge the computational implications of grammatical formalisms, and uses concrete examples to illustrate particular computational issues. Efficient parsing algorithms for context-free grammars; augmented transition network grammars. Question answering systems. Extensive laboratory work on building natural language processing systems.
15.279 Management Communication for Undergraduates: L. Breslow, N. Hartman - 12 units
Required seminar for Management Science majors to develop the writing, speaking, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills necessary for managers. Students learn communication principles, strategies, and methods through discussions, exercises, examples, and cases. Assignments include writing memos and business letters, and giving oral presentations in labs outside of class. A major project is the production of a team report and presentation on a topic of interest to a managerial audience.
15.301 Managerial Psychology Laboratory: http://sloanspace.mit.edu/dotlrn/classes/15-301_310-managerial-psychology-2/one-community?page_num=0
T. J. Allen - 15 units
Core subject for students majoring in management science. Surveys individual and social psychology and organization theory interpreted in the context of the managerial environment. Laboratory involves projects of an applied nature in behavioral science. Emphasizes use of behavioral science research methods to test hypotheses concerning organizational behavior. Instruction and practice in communication include report writing, team decision-making, and oral and visual presentation.
15.501 Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting: http://sloanspace.mit.edu/dotlrn/classes/sloan-school-of-management/15-501-and-15-516-introduction-to-financial-and-managerial-accounting/15-501-and-15-516-spring-2003-introduction-to-financial-and-managerial-accounting/one-community?page_num=0
J. Sabino - 12 units
Studies basic concepts of financial and managerial reporting. Viewpoint is that of readers of financial and managerial reports rather than the accountants who prepare them.

Total Units: 78 units

Course descriptions are taken from the MIT Course Catalog.

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