12.091
Special Topics in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
Geology and Environmental Effects of Terrestrial Impact Craters
Ila Pillalamarri
Tue Jan 8, Thu Jan 10, Tue Jan 15, Thu Jan 17, Tue Jan 22, 10am-12:00pm, 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.
There are now 170 identified impact craters on the Earth, and this number is growing, ever since the well known discovery of Meteor Crater in 1920s. Multi/interdisciplinary research studies of impact structures involve mineralogy, petrology, environmental geology and marine biology.
Course objectives are to understand:
1) Basics of terrestrial impact cratering
2) Review of latest ongoing research on some terrestrial impact structures
3) Analysis tools: Argon dating, ICPMS, X-ray Diffraction, INAA
4) Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater: Current and future environmental geochemical research studies.
Students will each prepare a case study and presentation at the end of the course.
Contact: Ila Pillalamarri, NW13-263, x3-3387, pila@mit.edu
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12.093
Special Topics in Geology and Geochemistry
Delivering Energy at Scale: Science, Technology, and Sustainable Development
Rob van der Hilst, David Patrick Murphy, Industry Consultant, Richard A. Sears, Shell International
Mon Jan 14 thru Fri Jan 18, 02-05:00pm, 56-169
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.
Oil and natural gas provide approximately two-thirds of primary energy today, and will continue to be major sources of energy for several decades. The course will introduce today’s energy systems and the state of the art geoscience and engineering approaches necessary to meet current demand. Participants will work in teams, to design and present plans for the development of a multi-billion dollar natural gas project with the potential to supply energy for over three million households. The course will look at how technology, economics, society and sustainability must be balanced to deliver energy efficiently and in a manner that all stakeholders would regard as responsible.
Contact: Rob van der Hilst, 54-522, x3-6977, hilst@mit.edu
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12.115
Field Geology II
Clark Burchfiel
Thu Jan 17, ??-??:00am, TBD, field trip to western U.S.
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 15-Nov-2007
No listeners
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 7 thru Tue Jan 15, ??-??:00am, field trip to western U.S.
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 01-Dec-2007
No listeners
Prereq: 12.001, 12.102, or permission of instructor
Level: U 6 units Standard A - F Grading
Fee: 200.00 for Travel, food, lodging
Introduction to the broad field of environmental geology, including volcanism and volcanic hazards, debris flows and mass movements, earthquakes, geothermal power, hazard assessment in areas with recent seismic and volcanic activity, and the problem of water availability vs. population growth in the western US. Fieldwork in western locations, typically Nevada and California.
Students will fly from Boston to Las Vegas on January 7, returning Jan 16. 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 8, Thu Jan 10, Tue Jan 15, Thu Jan 17, 01-05:00pm, 54-1221
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 04-Jan-2008
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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12.159/12.459
Sedimentary and Surficial Geology Investigations
Geomorphology Field
Dan Rothman, Alex Petroff
Mon Jan 7 thru Sat Jan 12, ??-??:00am, Florida Panhandle, Sun. 1/6 - Sat. 1/12
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 10-Dec-2007
No listeners
Prereq: 12.110 or permission of instructor
Level: U 12 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit
Fee: 200.00 for travel expenses. Contact Ed. Office [3-3380] if a hardship
Meets with graduate subject 12.459, but assignments differ. See description under 12.459.
Join an ongoing project devoted to learning how the flow of water and sand shapes landscapes at scales of meters to tens of kilometers. Students will use modern mapping, global positioning, and subsurface imaging techniques to help discern the dynamical mechanisms via which dendritic channel networks arise from subsurface flows. We will fly from Boston to Tallahassee on January 6 and return January 12. Upon return, opportunities will exist for interested students to participate in the design and analysis of mathematical models related to the data we collect.
Web: http://eapsweb.mit.edu/courses/iap.html
Contact: Dan Rothman, 54-626, x3-7861, dhr@mit.edu
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12.213
Alternate Energy Sources
Nafi Toksoz, Dale Morgan
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 23, 25, 28, 30, 1, 10am-12:00pm, 54-915, CLASS FULL
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
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.
This January, the course outline will include: a general energy summary, discussion of traditional fossil fuels, nuclear energy, geothermal energy, and biofuels. There will also be local field trips during the January term to visit energy-related sites. Additionally, there will be an optional for-credit field trip during spring break (24-28 March 08) to sites (either in California or the Caribbean) where geothermal and wind energy are being produced on a large scale.
Contact: Nafi Toksoz, E34-440, x3-7852, toksoz@mit.edu
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12.221
Field Geophysics
Tom Herring, Brad Hager, Stéphane Rondenay
Mon Jan 7 thru Thu Jan 17, 10am-12:00pm, Jan 7-9, 54-611 then, field trip to western U.S.
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2007
Limited to 10 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
Fee: 200.00 for Travel
Practical methods of modern geophysics including the Global Positioning System (GPS), gravity, and magnetics. Field work is conducted in western US and includes intensive 10-day field exercise. Focus is on measurement techniques and their interpretation. Introduction to the science of gravity, magnetics, and the GPS. Measure of crustal structure, fault motions, tectonic deformations, and the local gravity and magnetic fields. Students perform high-precision measurements and participate in data analysis. Emphasis on the principles of geophysical data collection and the relevance of these data for tectonic faulting, crustal structure, and the dynamics of the earthquake cycle.
Trip arrangements are being made. Contact Stéphane Rondanay immediately if interested.
Web: http://eapsweb.mit.edu/courses/iap.html
Contact: Stéphane Rondenay, 54-618, x3-6299, tah@mit.edu
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12.310
An Introduction to Weather Forecasting
Lodovica Illari
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 23, 25, 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
Jim Elliot
Sun-Sat, Jan 7-25, 27-1, ??-??:00am, Lowell Obs., Flagstaff, AZ
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 26-Oct-2007
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 10/26) 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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12.459/12.159
Sedimentary and Surficial Geology Investigations
Geomorphology Field Trip
Dan Rothman, Alex Petroff
Mon Jan 7 thru Sat Jan 12, ??-??:00am, Florida Panhandle, Sun. 1/6 - Sat. 1/12
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 10-Dec-2007
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 12 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit
Fee: 200.00 for travel expenses. Contact Ed. Office [3-3380] if a hardship
In-depth examination of modern and ancient depositional systems, Earth-surface landforms, and surficial processes, utilizing concepts of process sedimentology and geomorphology, sequence stratigraphy, and sedimentary basin analysis.
Join an ongoing project devoted to learning how the flow of water and sand shapes landscapes at scales of meters to tens of kilometers. Students will use modern mapping, global positioning, and subsurface imaging techniques to help discern the dynamical mechanisms via which dendritic channel networks arise from subsurface flows.We will fly from Boston to Tallahassee on January 6 and return January 12.
Upon return, opportunities will exist for interested students to participate in the design and analysis of mathematical models related to the data we collect.
Web: http://eapsweb.mit.edu/courses/iap.html
Contact: Dan Rothman, 54-626, x3-7861, dhr@mit.edu
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12.482
Advanced Field Geology II
Clark Burchfiel
Schedule: TBD
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 06-Dec-2007
Limited to 20 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 12.481
Level: H 9 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit
Fee: 200.00 for Travel
In January, a geological and geomorphological study of a selected field area is conducted during a four-week excursion. The following term includes: preparation of maps and report based on field study conducted in January; and laboratory analysis of samples.
Contact: Clark Burchfiel, 54-1010, x3-7919, bcburch@mit.edu
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12.484
Directed Field Studies
Kip Hodges
Schedule: TBD
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Limited to 8 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: G 6 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit
Fee: 200.00 for Travel, food, and lodging
Intensive training in field geological methods. Includes specific exercises selected to complement the backgrounds of the students enrolled and provides supervised experience in applying field analytical techniques to geological problems. Cannot be taken as a substitute for 12.115. Preference will be given to students associated with Course 12. Enrollment is limited and students should apply early.
Contact: Kip Hodges, 54-1120, x3-2927, kvhodges@mit.edu
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12.950
Seminar in Physical Oceanography at MIT
Parallel Programming for Multicore Machines Using OpenMP and MPI
Constantinos Evangelinos
Wed Jan 23, Fri Jan 25, Mon Jan 28, Tue Jan 29, Thu Jan 31, 02-04:00pm, 54-1510
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 30 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Good programming skills in C/C++ or Fortran
Level: H 2 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit
You just got a brand new quad core machine but don't know how to use it to solve your research problems? Then it might be time to consider using MPI and/or OpenMP to recode your applications in parallel.
OpenMP is a standard API for shared memory parallel programming that allows for incremental parallelization of your codes while providing the constructs necessary for performance tuning; it has demonstrated scaling on up to 8
processor cores and is well suited for parallel execution on multicore chips. OpenMP use demonstrated with model scientific codes.
MPI, the Message Passing Interface is a highly successful, universal API standard for distributed memory parallel programming. Used in applications scaling to thousands of processors, MPI may appear daunting. This course will
start with basic principles.
Web: http://eapsweb.mit.edu/courses/iap.html
Contact: Constantinos Evangelinos, 54-1518, x3-5259, ce107@MIT.EDU
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