This weekend-intensive course is designed for students who either are, or plan to be, in the position of managing their own work groups, heading up large companies, starting businesses that change society, managing the world’s most important non-profits, or serving in government. It will introduce basic language, concepts, tools and problem-framing methodologies that are needed to develop management skills such as motivating others, team-building, developing self-awareness and communicating supportively.

This weekend-intensive course builds on Part I, although students are welcome to enroll in just Part I or Part II. It is designed for students who either are, or plan to be, in the position of making things happen; and leaders who will head up large companies, start businesses, manage
the world’s most important non-profits and serve in the highest echelons of government. It will introduce basic language, concepts, tools and problem-framing methodologies that are needed to develop management skills such as leadership, decision-making, understanding power and influence and creative problem solving.

This course will focus on using the computer to create and manipulate waveforms. Students will learn how to use the “C” programming language to synthesize waveforms while learning about their mathematics. Students will create short compositions using FM, AM, granular, and other synthesis techniques. We will listen to contemporary and historical experiments in sound synthesis and composition, and students will be asked to write a short paper on synthesis algorithms. Students will learn how to program in “C” under a Linux or OS X system. The overall emphasis of this class will be in learning how to address the computer in a spirit of play and experiment, and finding out what composition can become. There will be weekly readings in aesthetics and contemporary research in computer music.

An introduction to photographic expression using digital cameras, computers and printers. Image making will take the forms of digital prints and an online Web gallery. A brief introduction to the black and white darkroom will also be included. You will have full access to the Digital Imaging Studio and to our darkroom facilities. Digital cameras are available through Media Loan. Class requirements include scheduled assignments and a self-assigned project consisting of new, photographically derived digital work.

Logic puzzles, games, computer languages, playing the odds... What do all of these have in common? This is an excellent course for teachers and future teachers, people wanting to broaden their mathematical experience beyond algebra, and students considering continuing study in mathematics and/or computer science. Come and experience a part of mathematics you may not have even known existed! This course is necessary for M.Ed. and future MIT students who want an endorsement in middle level or secondary mathematics, and it will help prepare
students for additional coursework in mathematics and computer science.

This course explores how public programs, projects and services are conceived, approved, funded and financed, with significant emphasis on the public funding of environmental, infrastructure and affordable housing projects and activities. Students will learn about how federal, state and local government budgets are developed and implemented including the use of general revenues from taxes, bonds, fees and grants. Course is intended for MPA or MES students and upper-division undergraduates.