12.091
Special Topics in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
Radon research in multi disciplines
Ila Pillalamarri
Wed Jan 10, Fri Jan 12, Wed Jan 17, Fri Jan 19, Wed Jan 24, 01-03:00pm, 54-313
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: U 2 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Laboratory or field work in earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences. Consult with department Education Office.
Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas, naturally occurring in the
environment. This course introduces fundamentals of radon physics, geology, radiation biology; provides hands on experience of measurement of radon in MIT environments. Current radon research in the fields of geology, environment, building and construction, medicine and health physics will be discussed. Students are expected to write a paper and do a presentation on a selected topic.
Contact: Ila Pillalamarri, NW13-263, x3-3387, pila@mit.edu
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12.093
Special Topics in Geology and Geochemistry
Energy: Science, Technology, and Sustainable Development
David Patrick Murphy; Shell EP Americas Learning Hub, James C. Roberts, Richard A. Sears, Rob van der Hilst
Mon Jan 22 thru Fri Jan 26, 02-05:00pm, 26-204
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Laboratory or field work in geology and geochemistry. To be arranged with department faculty. Consult with department Education Office.
This 3 credit pass-fail IAP offering will provide participants with insight into the challenges of energy production; and the science, technology, and sustainable development needed for supply to meet demand. Participants will learn about oil and gas exploration and production by working in teams with facilitator guidance to design and present plans for development of a multi-billion dollar offshore natural gas project that has the potential to supply energy for over three million households. Science and technology topics will include state of the art geoscience and engineering
Contact: Rob van der Hilst, 54-522, x3-6977, hilst@mit.edu
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12.115
Field Geology II
Clark Burchfiel
Mon Jan 8 thru Fri Feb 2, ??-??:00am
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 15-Nov-2006
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Prereq: 12.113, 12.114
Level: U 18 units Standard A - F Grading
Fee: 200.00 for for travel, food and lodging
During January, students practice methods of modern geological field study during an intensive four-week subject. Exercises include geological and geomorphological mapping on topographic and photographic base maps of a wide variety of bedrock and surficial rocks. Where feasible, geochemical and geophysical field measurements are corrrelated with geology. Following term includes preparation of reports based on field studies conducted during January; report generally exceeds 30 pages in length and includes one major revision and rewrite. Instruction in writing techniques provided. Laboratory analysis of samples, interpretation of geological data, and where possible, geophysical and geochemical data. 12 units may be applied to the General Institute Laboratory Requirement.
Contact: Clark Burchfiel, 54-1010, x3-7919, bcburch@mit.edu
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12.120
Environmental Earth Science Field Course
Sam Bowring
Mon Jan 8 thru Wed Jan 17, ??-??:00am, Field Trip to Western U.S.
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 01-Dec-2006
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Prereq: 12.001 or 12.102
Level: U 6 units Standard A - F Grading
Fee: 200.00 for Travel, food, lodging
Introduction to the methods of geologic mapping; practical experience in aspects of environmental geology such as selecting sites for hazardous waste disposal, hazard assessment in seismically and volcanically active areas, and in understanding the three-dimensional character of dissected alluvial deposits. Subject offered according to demand.
Students will fly from Boston to Las Vegas on January 8, returning Jan 17. Intro to the broad field of environmental geology. For an expanded description of trip activities, please visit the url listed below. Places visited in past years include Hoover Dam, Mono Lake, Yucca Mountain, Lone Pine, and Death Valley. Itinerary will vary depending on weather and interests of students. Interested Freshmen should contact Prof. Bowring.
Web: http://eapsweb.mit.edu/courses/iap.html
Contact: Sam Bowring, 54-1124, x3-3775, sbowring@mit.edu
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12.141
Electron Microprobe Analysis
Tim Grove, Dr.Nilanjan Chatterjee
Tue Jan 9, Thu Jan 11, Tue Jan 16, Thu Jan 18, 01-05:00pm, 54-1221
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 03-Jan-2007
Limited to 8 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
Introduction to the theory of x-ray microanalysis through the electron microprobe including ZAF matrix corrections. Techniques to be discussed are wavelength and energy dispersive spectrometry, scanning backscattered electron, secondary electron, cathodoluminescence, and x-ray imaging. Lab sessions involve use of the electron microprobe.
Offered for undergraduate credit, but persons interested in an in-depth discussion of quantitative x-ray analysis are invited to participate. Students will be required to complete lab exercises to obtain credit. Find required reading at URL.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/e-probe/www/iap.html
Contact: Dr. Nilanjan Chatterjee, 54-1216, x3-1995, e-probe-www@mit.edu
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12.213
Alternate Energy Sources
Nafi Toksoz
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 8, 10, 12, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 10-12:00am, E34-430
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Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Explores a number of alternative energy sources such as geothermal energy (heat from the Earth's interior), wind, natural gas, and solar energy. Includes a field trip to visit sites where alternative energy is being harvested or generated. Content and focus of subject varies from year to year.
Contact: Nafi Toksoz, E34-440, x3-7852, toksoz@mit.edu
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12.310
An Introduction to Weather Forecasting
Lodovica Illari
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31, 2, 01:30-03:00pm, 54-915
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 50 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: 8.01, 18.01
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
Basic principles of synoptic meteorology and weather forecasting. Analysis of hourly weather data and numerical weather prediction models. Regular preparation of weather forecasts.
Guest lecture by local TV meteorologist.
Web: http://www-paoc.mit.edu/synoptic/courses/12.310/12310.htm
Contact: Lodovica Illari, 54-1612, x3-2286, illari@mit.edu
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12.411
Astronomy Field Camp
Stephan Slivan
Mon Jan 8 thru Fri Feb 2, ??-??:00am, Lowell Observatory, located in Flagstaff, AZ
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 15-Nov-2006
Limited to 6 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 12.410J or 8.287J
Level: U 9 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Fee: 200.00 for partial cost of transportation, food, and lodging
Individual research projects in observational astronomy involving supervised work at Lowell Observatory (located in Flagstaff, AZ). Written and oral reports required. Enrollment limited to 6.
Applications (due 11/15) may be obtained from contacts listed below. Because of the early deadline each year, please plan ahead.
Contact: Allison Cocuzzo, 3-9317, cocuzzo@mit.edu or Jim Elliot, 54-422, x3-6308, jle@mit.edu
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