Prerequisites: Refer to course syllabus.
An introduction to combinatorial optimization, network flows and discrete algorithms. Shortest path problems, maximum flow problems. Matching problems, bipartite and cardinality nonbipartite. Introduction to discrete algorithms and complexity theory: NP-completeness and approximation algorithms.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: APMA E2101, APMA E3101, MECE E4602 (or COMS W4733)
Recommended: MECE E3401 or Instructor's Permission
Kinematic modeling methods for serial, parallel, redundant, wire-actuated robots and multifingered hands with discussion of open research problems. Introduction to screw theory and line geometry tools for kinematics. Applications of homotropy continuation methods and symbolic-numerical methods for direct kinematics of parallel robots and synthesis of mechanisms. Course uses textbook materials as well as a collection of recent research papers.
Prerequisites: MECE E4602 or COMS W4733
Theory and mechanisms of robotic manipulation, from sensor data,reasoning and planning to implementation and execution. Grasp quality measures andoptimization; planning and execution for manipulation primitives; sensor modalities: vision, touch and proprioception; simulation for manipulation planning; design of robot manipulators. Grading based on a combination of class presentations of novel research results in the field, participation in discussions, and course projects combining simulation, processing of sensor data, planning for manipulation, design and implementation on real robot hands.
Prerequisites: IEOR E6613 and EEOR E4650.
Convex sets and functions, and operations preserving convexity. Convex optimization problems. Convex duality. Applications of convex optimization problems ranging from signal processing and information theory to revenue management. Convex optimization in Banach spaces. Algorithms for solving constrained convex optimization problems.
Prerequisites: IEOR E6613 and EEOR E4650.
Convex sets and functions, and operations preserving convexity. Convex optimization problems. Convex duality. Applications of convex optimization problems ranging from signal processing and information theory to revenue management. Convex optimization in Banach spaces. Algorithms for solving constrained convex optimization problems.
Prerequisites: the instructor's permission.
Strategies for the creation, manipulation, and dissemination of the recorded sound object. Students learn to use the recording studio as an instrument to write, record, and refine musical compositions.
The Brazilian banking industry is characterized by balances of power between private and public sector banks as well as between private sector domestic and foreign banks. This is a somewhat unique profile when compared to, both, other emerging and developed economies. In this course we explores the evolution of the Brazilian banking industry over the past three decades and compare its workings with those of four selected emerging financial systems, two MINTS - Mexico and Turkey - and two BRICS - India and China.
The course aims to analyze dynamic, multivariate interactions in evolutionary and non-stationary processes. The course first considers stationary univariate time-series processes and then extend the analysis to non-stationary processes and multivariate processes. The course covers a review of linear dynamic time-series models and focus on the concept of cointegration, as many applications lend themselves to dynamic systems of equilibrium-correction relations. In the final analysis, the course is aimed at presenting a certain number of econometric techniques the mastery of which is becoming increasingly inevitable in professional circles.
This course may be repeated for credit. A special investigation of a problem in nuclear engineering, medical physics, applied mathematics, applied physics, and/or plasma physics consisting of independent work on the part of the student and embodied in a formal report.
Cities such as New York, London, Hong Kong, Sao Paolo, Tokyo and Mumbai, have been at the heart of deepening economic, social and political globalization. International trade, financial flows, the arts, and migration have shaped their process of urbanization and position in national life and they in turn have influenced the character of globalization. Policymakers in global cities have abundant resources at their disposal but face complicated governance challenges due to their size, complexity and deep linkages to the rest of the world. In addition, global cities increasingly must compete for human capital and investment. This course examines the key features of global cities and the main stages of their development. It explores the governance challenges that policymakers in global cities face in the areas of economics, infrastructure, environment, human capital development, and social welfare. For instance, in the area of economic policymaking, students will analyze the importance of agglomeration, economic clusters, economies of scale, and spillovers as well as the possible strategies for gaining a competitive edge over other cities.
The course has been designed to enable students to understand and discuss major evolutions and trends in Higher Education policies across several Asian countries. Through an interdisciplinary and comparative approach the semester will be dedicated to the investigation of the origin, design, implementation, and effects of different policy responses to development problems and challenges. In particular the course will examine how the Higher Education choices reflect development goals of states and nations. Combining lectures with the intervention of outside speakers (expert analysts, journalists, diplomats, public figures), current education policy problems and debates will be related to political, economic, social and historical context, with particular concern for issues such as skilled migrations, human resources development, R&D, modernity, democracy. The course will focus on the major cases of China, India, Singapore, Japan and Korea, but students will be encouraged to bring a comparative perspective with other regions of the world.
This course examines the interaction between the United States and Southeast Asia in the contemporary history of international relations. When one thinks about the relationship between great powers and small states, the dependence of the latter on the former is generally assumed despite their displaying a symbiotic nature in many respects. Despite the fact that Southeast Asia is distant from the US and comprised of small and medium size states, it holds an important role in US security and foreign policy since the end of the World War II. This interdependence can be seen through many regional developments such as anti-communist policy, the Vietnam War, US policy towards the rise of China, as well as other policies on transnational issues including responses to terrorism, narcotics trafficking, piracy, etc. These interactions suggest that the two parties have engaged closely throughout contemporary history. Yet, there are challenges for US policymakers to address due to the region's complexities and dynamics. This course will offer a perspective on current and future prospects of US-Southeast Asia relations. It will address these issues not only through a politico-strategic point of view but will also incorporate the influence of historical and normative understanding of this relationship.