printer friendly pageMS&E 93Q: Nuclear Weapons, Energy, Proliferation, and Terrorism
Preference to sophomores. At least 20 countries have built or considered building nuclear weapons. However, the paths these countries took in realizing their nuclear ambitions vary immensely. Why is this the case? How do the histories, cultures, national identities, and leadership of these countries affect the trajectory and success of their nuclear programs? This seminar will address these and other questions about nuclear weapons and their proliferation. Students will learn the fundamentals of nuclear technology, including nuclear weapons and nuclear energy, and be expected to use this knowledge in individual research projects on the nuclear weapons programs of individual countries. Case studies will include France, UK, China, India, Israel, Pakistan, North Korea, South Africa, Libya, Iraq, and Iran, among others. Please note any language skills in your application. Recommended: 193 or 293.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Hecker, S. (PI)
MS&E 107: Interactive Management Science (MS&E 207)
Analytical techniques such as linear and integer programming, Monte Carlo simulation, forecasting, decision analysis, and Markov chains in the environment of the spreadsheet. Probability management. Materials include spreadsheet add-ins for implementing these and other techniques. Emphasis is on building intuition through interactive modeling, and extending the applicability of this type of analysis through integration with existing business data structures.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Savage, S. (PI)
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Anastasiadis, S. (TA)
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Chow, N. (TA)
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Instructors:
Savage, S. (PI)
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Anastasiadis, S. (TA)
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Chow, N. (TA)
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Pinkerton, R. (TA)
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Roumpani, M. (TA)
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Zhong, H. (TA)
MS&E 111: Introduction to Optimization (ENGR 62)
Formulation and analysis of linear optimization problems. Solution using Excel solver. Polyhedral geometry and duality theory. Applications to contingent claims analysis, production scheduling, pattern recognition, two-player zero-sum games, and network flows. Prerequisite:
CME 100 or
MATH 51.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Goel, A. (PI)
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Van Roy, B. (PI)
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Ahmadinejad, A. (TA)
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Goel, A. (PI)
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Van Roy, B. (PI)
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Ahmadinejad, A. (TA)
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Duarte, E. (TA)
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Mahdian, S. (TA)
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Zhong, H. (TA)
MS&E 120: Probabilistic Analysis
Concepts and tools for the analysis of problems under uncertainty, focusing on focusing on structuring, model building, and analysis. Examples from legal, social, medical, and physical problems. Topics include axioms of probability, probability trees, random variables, distributions, conditioning, expectation, change of variables, and limit theorems. Prerequisite:
CME 100 or
MATH 51.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-FR
MS&E 121: Introduction to Stochastic Modeling
Stochastic processes and models in operations research. Discrete and continuous time parameter Markov chains. Queuing theory, inventory theory, simulation. Prerequisite: 120, 125, or equivalents.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
MS&E 130: Information Networks and Services
Architecture of the Internet and performance engineering of computer systems and networks. Switching, routing and shortest path algorithms. Congestion management and queueing networks. Peer-to-peer networking. Wireless and mobile networking. Information service engineering and management. Search engines and recommendation systems. Reputation systems and social networking technologies. Security and trust. Information markets. Select special topics and case studies. Prerequisites: 111, 120, and
CS 106A.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Bambos, N. (PI)
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Zhou, Z. (TA)
MS&E 152: Introduction to Decision Analysis (MS&E 152W)
How to make good decisions in a complex, dynamic, and uncertain world. People often make decisions that on close examination they regard as wrong. Decision analysis uses a structured conversation based on actional thought to obtain clarity of action in a wide variety of domains. Topics: distinctions, possibilities and probabilities, relevance, value of information and experimentation, relevance and decision diagrams, risk attitude. Students seeking to fulfill the Writing in the Major requirement should register for MS&E 152W.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-FR
MS&E 152W: Introduction to Decision Analysis (MS&E 152)
How to make good decisions in a complex, dynamic, and uncertain world. People often make decisions that on close examination they regard as wrong. Decision analysis uses a structured conversation based on actional thought to obtain clarity of action in a wide variety of domains. Topics: distinctions, possibilities and probabilities, relevance, value of information and experimentation, relevance and decision diagrams, risk attitude. Students seeking to fulfill the Writing in the Major requirement should register for MS&E 152W.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-FR
MUSIC 150: Musical Acoustics
The physics of vibrating systems, waves, and wave motion. Time- and frequency-domain analysis of sound. Room acoustics, reverberation, and spatialization. The acoustics of musical instruments: voice, strings, and winds. Emphasis is on the practical aspects of acoustics in making music. Hands-on and computer-based lab. See
http://ccrma.stanford.edu/courses/150/.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Rossing, T. (PI)
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Reid, W. (TA)
MUSIC 192A: Foundations of Sound-Recording Technology
For upper division undergraduates and graduate students; preference given to Music majors with MST specialization. Topics: elementary electronics; the physics of sound transduction and microphone operation, selection, and placement; mixing consoles; connectors and device interconnection; grounding and shielding; principles of analog magnetic recording; operation maintenance of recording equipment; and principles of recording engineering. Enrollment limited. Prerequisites:
MUSIC 150, algebra, physics basics, and consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Chechile, A. (PI)
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Kadis, J. (PI)
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