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Course # (Section)
Title
Day/Times
Instructor
Room
PosTag(s)
Info
AS.270.668 (01)
Geobiology Seminar
Th 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Gomes, Maya L
Olin 145
Geobiology Seminar AS.270.668 (01)
Geobiology is the study of interactions between life and rocks. In this class we will explore how organisms impact sedimentary records both directly, by leaving behind biosignatures, or indirectly, by affecting their surroundings in a way that promotes formation of certain types of minerals. This will serve as a guide for interpreting geological records during the early evolution of life on Earth, the rise of animals, and major mass extinctions.
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times: Th 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Instructor: Gomes, Maya L
Room: Olin 145
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.270.679 (01)
Atmospheric Science
MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Waugh, Darryn
Olin 304
Atmospheric Science AS.270.679 (01)
A survey of core topics in atmospheric science, including dynamics, thermodynamics, radiative transfer, and chemistry. The course addresses both basic principles and applications to weather and climate. Recommended pre-requisites: General Calculus and Physics I and/or Oceans and Atmospheres.
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times: MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Waugh, Darryn
Room: Olin 304
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.270.656 (01)
Geochemical modeling of water-rock interactions in the deep Earth
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Sverjensky, Dimitri
Olin 215
Geochemical modeling of water-rock interactions in the deep Earth AS.270.656 (01)
Thermodynamic basis for the modeling of irreversible chemical mass transfer involving minerals and aqueous species at elevated temperatures and pressures. Reading will start with classic papers by Helgeson and co-workers and proceed to applications in the literature involving hydrothermal ore deposits, subduction zones, and diamond formation in the upper mantle. The course focusses on developing specific projects of research interest to individual participants.
Recommended Course Background: AS.030.101 and AS.030.102 or equivalent, AND AS.270.220 AND AS.270.221 or equivalent, AND AS.270.302 or equivalent.
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Sverjensky, Dimitri
Room: Olin 215
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.270.695 (01)
Graduate Skills in Earth and Planetary Sciences
F 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Stanley, Sabine
Olin 145
Graduate Skills in Earth and Planetary Sciences AS.270.695 (01)
This seminar-style course will enable graduate students in Earth and Planetary Sciences to discuss issues and develop skills relevant to working in earth and planetary science fields. Topics will vary each iteration and may include graduate school expectations, research and communication methods, grant and funding procedures, stress management, organization and management methods, critical conversations, work-life balance, career paths, and JEDI issues and resources in the geosciences. Course open to EPS Graduate Students or by Instructor Permission
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times: F 3:00PM - 3:50PM
Instructor: Stanley, Sabine
Room: Olin 145
Status: Open
Seats Available: 17/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.270.662 (01)
Seminar in Planetary Science
F 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Horst, Sarah
Olin 145
Seminar in Planetary Science AS.270.662 (01)
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times: F 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Instructor: Horst, Sarah
Room: Olin 145
Status: Open
Seats Available: 11/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.270.688 (01)
Exoplanets and their Atmospheres
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Sing, David Kent
Olin 145
Exoplanets and their Atmospheres AS.270.688 (01)
This course covers the basic theory of planetary atmospheres as applied to extrasolar planets. The fundamental physical processes related to the structure, composition, radiative transfer, chemistry and dynamics of planetary atmospheres are covered, with an emphasis on those related to observable exoplanet properties. We also provide an overview of the observational techniques of exoplanetary atmospheres and discuss the habitability of exoplanets.
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Sing, David Kent
Room: Olin 145
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.270.618 (01)
Remote Sensing of the Environment
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Lewis, Kevin, Zaitchik, Benjamin
Krieger 108
Remote Sensing of the Environment AS.270.618 (01)
Also offered as 270.318
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Lewis, Kevin, Zaitchik, Benjamin
Room: Krieger 108
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.270.807 (01)
Research
Stanley, Sabine
Research AS.270.807 (01)
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate Independent Academic Work
Days/Times:
Instructor: Stanley, Sabine
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 30/45
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.270.605 (01)
EPS Colloquium
TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Haine, Thomas
Shaffer 304
EPS Colloquium AS.270.605 (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.
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Haine, Thomas
Room: Shaffer 304
Status: Open
Seats Available: 27/50
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.270.626 (01)
Ocean General Circulation
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Haine, Thomas
Olin 145
Ocean General Circulation AS.270.626 (01)
The aim of this course is to achieve conceptual understanding of the large scale low frequency ocean general circulation. The role of the ocean circulation in earth's climate is emphasized throughout.
Credits: 0.00
Level: Graduate
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Haine, Thomas
Room: Olin 145
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.360.671 (01)
Planets, Life and the Universe
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
DiRuggiero, Jocelyne
Hodson 316
Planets, Life and the Universe AS.360.671 (01)
This multidisciplinary course explores the origins of life, planet formation, Earth's evolution, extrasolar planets, habitable zones, life in extreme environments, the search for life in the Universe, space missions, and planetary protection. Recommended Course Background: Three upper level (300+) courses in sciences (Biophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Math, or Computer Science).