Toni Emerson EDUC: MIT Summer Sessions 14 Mar 1994 16:13:11 GMT None given Newsgroups: sci.virtual-worlds [Below is course information that I received from MIT regarding it's Summer Sessions. I am posting two of the classes offered (this is the first of two files). Application information will follow each file: -T.E.] --------------------------------------------------------- 2.18s Human Centered Automation & Supervisory Control June 13-17, 1994 Tuition: $1,700 This course is about human-centered and human supervisory control of semi-automated systems, with application to a broad range of such systems. These include aircraft and air traffic control, intelligent vehicle-highway systems and high-speed rail systems. Also included are robotic systems for space, undersea, toxic environment cleanup, manufacturing, mining, surveillance, and medical applications, as well as process control, both for electric power generation and chemical manufacturing. The emphasis will be on the generality of human supervisory control, and the similarity of problems of human-computer cooperation across all the applications. Topics covered Human Factors Background Design of displays Panel layout and design of controls Task analysis Graphical user interfaces (GUI) Functional requirements analysis Theory and Models of Supervisory Control (SC) Definitions Supervisory functions Loops and levels in SC Extensions of manual control to encompass SC Attention allocation Fuzzy logic Relation of SC to artificial intelligence Cognitive modeling Optimization methods Planning approaches and search algorithms Factors which limit ability to model SC SC in Aircraft, Automotive, Process, Other Applications Aviation automation, including Flight management systems Mode control and state commands Mode confusion Guidance Intelligent vehicle-highway systems (IVHS) Nuclear power and other process plants Manufacturing Goal setting and satisfying Supervisory monitoring displays Failure detection/diagnosis/location Mental workload Human intervention in automatic operation Human error Telerobotics for Space, Undersea, Other Applications History and current activities Teleoperator configurations and coordinates SC command languages Use of television and teleproprioception Force and touch sensing, display and use Telepresence and virtual reality Coping with time delay State estimation, decision-aiding, planning Measuring performance Social Implications Trends toward super, tele and meta Intended positive effects of telerobotics/automation Negative implications for individuals and for society Trust in technology and how far to go with automation Public appreciation and design dilemmas Who should attend The course is for systems engineers who want to understand how to include the human operator in the new role of supervisory decision- maker/controller. It is also for human factors professionals who want to be brought up to date on modeling and designing for human-computer interaction in aircraft, highway and rail systems, robotics, and process control applications. Finally, it is for research and design managers who want to gain an appreciation of the new challenges and problems of integrating the human operator into automated systems. Staff The principal lecturers are Prof. Thomas B. Sheridan, Director of the Human-Machine Systems Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, MIT, and Professor R. John Hansman, Director of the Aeronautical Systems Laboratory in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT. Text and Notes The book Telerobotics, Automation and Human Supervisory Control by T. B. Sheridan, MIT Press, 1992, will be a primary reference, and will be provided to all course attendees. This will be augmented by notes on aviation applications by R. J. Hansman. 10.35s Modeling, Simulation and Optimization August 1-10, 1994 (8 days) Tuition: $2,100 Tools for computer-aided process engineering are widely used in industry for scale-up and design of new plants and to improve the operation of existing plants. The rapid growth of this field is being driven by the availability of powerful, easy-to-use software systems that run on PCs and engineering workstations and use a familiar graphical user interface. Many leading companies have identified computer modeling of chemical manufacturing processes as a strategic technology. The use of computer models enables them to reduce manufacturing costs, increase efficiency, reduce pollution, improve the safety of their plants, bring new products to market faster, and improve the quality of the products they manufacture. There have also been dramatic developments in process modeling technology. In addition to traditional steady-state flowsheet simulation, it is now possible to simulate the dynamic behavior of process plants and to optimize their performance. The range of processes that can be modeled accurately has been extended to those involving solids and complex chemistry such as polymers. The program is intended for engineers, scientists, and managers interested in state-of-the-art applications of computer-based techniques for modeling chemical processes. The prerequisites include a working knowledge of chemical engineering and/or experience in the process industry and a familiarity with the use of the computer to solve engineering problems. The program presents new developments in the field along with the background and basic principles necessary to understand and use recent developments. Participants will gain perspective and insight into the potential applications of simulation and optimization techniques, as well as experience in the use of specific tools which are currently available. The emphasis is on practical techniques that participants can use in solving on-the-job problems. Morning and afternoon sessions will be held. There will be formal lectures and workshop sessions each day. Part of the participants' time will be devoted to working in small groups on the solution of case study problems using MIT computing facilities. Notes covering and supplementing the lectures will be distributed to the participants. Outline of the Program Topics to be covered in the program include: 1. Steady-state process simulation: formulation of the problem, modeling of chemical process units, simulation of integrated flowsheets with recycle, handling design constraints and specifications. Numerical methods for solving the large systems of nonlinear algebraic equations that arise in steady-state simulation: direct iteration, Newton and quasi-Newton methods, convergence and acceleration, homotopy continuation. Comparison of sequential modular, simultaneous modular, and equation oriented computation architectures for steady-state simulation. Participants will get hands-on experience using ASPEN PLUS with Model Manager to solve case study problems. 2. Dynamic process simulation: dynamic process models, correct problem formulation, numerical methods for solving nonlinear ordinary differential and differential-algebraic equations, software architectures for dynamic simulation, simulation of complex operating procedures and batch processes. Participants will use SpeedUp to solve case studies involving continuous processes, and ABACUSS to model batch processes. 3. Supercomputers and parallel processing: overview of this rapidly advancing technology that will facilitate the solution of larger and more detailed process models. 4. Process optimization: formulation of the problem, economic design and operating criteria, definition of the objective function, identification of constraints, numerical techniques for solving constrained optimization problems, incorporation of optimization routines into general-purpose simulation programs, on-line process optimization. Participants will use GINO to set up and solve simple optimization problems. 5. Process synthesis: recent advances in computer-aided process synthesis, design heuristics and algorithms, energy efficiency analysis using thermodynamic availability, including the use of pinch technology, reaction path synthesis, strategies for designing energy recovery networks, design of ideal and non-ideal separation sequences, computer oriented methods for rapid screening of process flowsheets in initial design studies. Participants will use ADVENT to solve process synthesis problems. Staff Instructors in-charge: Paul I. Barton, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, M.I.T.; Lawrence B. Evans, Adjunct Professor of Chemical Engineering, M.I.T. Lecturers: Su Ahmad, Aspen Technology, Inc.; Lorenz T. Biegler, Professor of Chemical Engineering, Carnegie-Mellon University; Vladimir Mahalec, Aspen Technology Inc.; Gregory J. McRae, Professor of Chemical Engineering, M.I.T.; J. D. Seader, Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Utah; Oliver M. Wahnschafft, Aspen Technology, Inc. ------application below--------- Massachusetts Institute of Technology Office of the Summer Session APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE SUMMER PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM First read the policy and general information file concerning admission, living accommodations and method of payment. Then, please complete this application and return it to: Prof. F. J. McGarry, Director; Office of the Summer Session; Rm E19-356, MIT, Cambridge MA 02139; Tel 617-253-2101; Fax: 617-253-8042; e-mail: summer-professional-programs@mit.edu 1) Program Number, Name and Dates: 2) Your Full Name: 3) Birthdate: 4) Home Address: 5) Business Address: 6) Which address shall we use to reply? Home Business 7) Phone: 8) Fax: 9) E-mail Address: 10) Professional position: 11) Academic training: (College, Dates of attendance, Major field, Degree, if any): 12) Professional experience (past five years): (Position, Company, Location, Dates) 13) Professional society membership: 14) Reasons for wishing to enroll in this Summer Professional Program: 15) Do you desire MIT dormitory accommodations? Single Double Children Date of arrival at dormitory? Date of departure? (Please note: No dormitory accommodations are available for children under six years of age.) 16) Signature 17) How did you learn of this program? ADMISSION In order to maintain highest standards, the enrollment in each Summer Professional Program is limited according to the facilities and staff which are available. Applications will be accepted until the program limit has been reached. The Institute reserves the right to select those applicants whose qualifications and experience suggest that they will receive the most benefit from a given seminar. Admission is transferable only by specific authorization of the Office of the Summer Session. An application for the proposed substitute must be submitted. Programs are occasionally canceled because key faculty members are unavailable or because enrollment is too low. Every effort is made to announce cancellations at least 3 to 4 weeks before the scheduled start of the program. All fees will be refunded upon program cancellation, however, the Summer Session is in no way liable for non-refundable travel reservations. FEES Payments by Check, Draft or Money Order: Payment to be submitted no later than two weeks before the scheduled program, accompanied by our invoice and mailed in our self-addressed envelope. Payment must be in US dollars and sent directly to the Office of the Summer Session, Room E19-356, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139. Bank transfers are not recommended due to extremely lengthy delays in crediting to our account. If payment is not received by the specified date, the Institute reserves the right to cancel admission. We do not accept credit cards. Contract/Purchase Orders: Registrants whose tuition and/or housing is to be covered by a government contract or company purchase order should return the invoice with the necessary papers no later than two weeks before the scheduled program to Office of the Summer Session, Room E19-356, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139. If a contract or purchase order is not received by the specific date, the registrant may submit a letter of authorization for payment. Enrollment cannot be guaranteed without receipt of a Purchase Order or a Letter of Authorization. Each purchase order or letter of authorization should include the name of the applicant as well as the name and program number for which the tuition is intended. Government purchase orders should have prepayment authorization. Please note: A government contract or a company purchase order alone does not reserve a place in a program; it must be preceded or accompanied by a completed application for admission. Since government contracts do not cover housing, payments must be received under the same guidelines as the tuition. Receipts: Receipts will be mailed when payment is received. CANCELLATIONS A 20% cancellation fee will be charged any registrant who cancels less than two weeks (14 calendar days, weekends included) before the start date of the program. If the registrant does not appear for the program, full tuition will be charged. NO refund of tuition will be made to those who arrive late or leave before completing a program in which they have been registered. CEUs Registrants who successfully complete this Summer Professional Program can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the MIT Office of the Summer Session, which keeps the records. Please notify the staff person at registration if you would like to receive a letter at the completion of the program. HOUSING Hotel Accommodations: Most participants stay at nearby hotels. The Hyatt Regency Cambridge, the Eliot Hotel, and the Marriott Cambridge are all within a mile of the MIT campus. The Summer Session Office does not make reservations, but will provide a complete list of local hotels and rate information. Dormitory Accommodations: MIT dormitories are also available for those desiring less expensive, but fairly spartan accommodations. Bed linen and towels are supplied. Rooms do not have televisions, private baths, or kitchen facilities, but are air-conditioned; room phones require use of a calling card. The dorm is co-ed. The building is locked, but staff are on duty 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Dorm stays begin the day prior to a program. Checkout is 11:00AM on the final day of the program. A stay beyond the last day of the program requires approval (upon arrival) from the dormitory manager. Reservations are confirmed in the Notification of Admission and should be presented at the dormitory upon arrival. If you wish to make, cancel or alter dormitory reservations, notify the Office of the Summer Session promptly. Housing fees are payable to the Office of the Summer Session, Room E19-356, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139. No money will be collected at the dormitory. Dormitory fees are not refunded for Fridays, Saturdays, or holidays during two-week programs. The dormitory is: New House, West Campus (entrance on Amherst Street). From Memorial Drive, take a right onto Fowler Street, then a left onto Amherst Street, 471 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, (617)253-6561 (after 4:30PM) RATES: Single: $50 per night; Double: $60 per night Children (6-14 yrs) $5 per night (accommodated in the same room as parents). Please note: Children under 6 years of age and pets are not allowed in the dormitory. Children 15 years of age and older are charged the adult daily rate of $50 and receive a separate single room. No dormitory employee is authorized to modify these regulations. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology admits students of any race, color, sex, religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Institute. It does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, handicap, age or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other Institute- administered programs and activities, but may favor US citizens or residents in admissions and financial aid. The Institute has adopted an affirmative action plan expressing its continuing commitment to the principle of equal opportunity in education. The Director of the Summer Session reserves the right of discretionary allocation of available scholarship funds. ON-SITE PROGRAMS MIT Summer Professional Programs may be presented for groups of twenty (20) or more of your employees at your location. Contact Prof. F. J. McGarry at 617-253-2101 for further information.