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Course # (Section)
Title
Day/Times
Instructor
Room
Info
AS.270.662 (01)
Seminar in Planetary Science
F 4:00PM - 4:50PM
Horst, Sarah
Olin 145
Seminar in Planetary Science AS.270.662 (01)
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times: F 4:00PM - 4:50PM
Instructor: Horst, Sarah
Room: Olin 145
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/20
AS.270.684 (01)
Mathematical Methods in Earth and Planetary Sciences
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Stanley, Sabine
Olin 145
Mathematical Methods in Earth and Planetary Sciences AS.270.684 (01)
A range of standard mathematical methods used in earth and planetary science applications will be studied. A core set of topics will include back-of-the-envelope estimates, differential equations, linear algebra, special functions, and transforms. In addition, students will tailor the course to their needs by choosing from a range of extended topics to explore further. Potential topics include perturbation theory, tensors, probability theory and complex analysis. Open to graduate students and senior undergraduate EPS majors with permission of instructor. Recommended preparation includes knowledge of single and multivariable calculus and linear algebra.
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Stanley, Sabine
Room: Olin 145
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/15
AS.270.808 (01)
Research
Gnanadesikan, Anand
Research AS.270.808 (01)
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times:
Instructor: Gnanadesikan, Anand
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 20/50
AS.270.683 (01)
Topics in Mineral Physics
Wicks, June K
Olin 304
Topics in Mineral Physics AS.270.683 (01)
Mineral Physics is the study of mineralogical problems through the application of condensed matter physics and solid-state chemistry. In this course, students will learn about the foundational and developing research capabilities in Mineral Physics, with an emphasis this year on shock compression and experiments at High Energy Density. Topics will include experimental investigation of equation of states, phase transitions, changes in optical and transport properties and other strain-rate dependent phenomena. Topics in Mineral Physics is a special topics course that rotates in subject and may be taken multiple times for credit .
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times:
Instructor: Wicks, June K
Room: Olin 304
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/15
AS.270.693 (01)
Special Topics in Dynamo Theory
Stanley, Sabine
Special Topics in Dynamo Theory AS.270.693 (01)
Current research literature in planetary magnetic fields and dynamo theory will be studied. Topics will vary year-to-year. Students will be responsible for leading discussions on relevant papers from the literature. Open to graduate students and senior undergraduate EPS majors with permission of instructor. Recommended preparation includes knowledge of fluid dynamics, electromagnetism and planetary science.
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times:
Instructor: Stanley, Sabine
Room:
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 6/8
AS.270.606 (01)
EPS Colloquium
TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Stanley, Sabine
Olin 305
EPS Colloquium AS.270.606 (01)
A weekly seminar series in which graduate students present their latest research results and attend Departmental seminars. This course is required for all graduate students in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.
