12.091
Special Topics in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
Basics of Earth's Heat Production: elemental analysis by geoneutrinos
Ila Pillalamarri
Tue Jan 5, Thu Jan 7, Tue Jan 12, Thu Jan 14, Tue Jan 19, 10am-12:00pm, 54-322
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.
What are the predominant heat producing elements of the Earth? Where and how much are they? Are they present in the core of the Earth?
Geo-neutrino detection can provide information on the sources of the terrestrial heat flow, direct testing of the Bulk Silicate Earth (BSE) model and a check for non-conventional models of Earth?s core.
Use of geo-neutrinos to probe the deep interior of our planet is becoming practical due to recent fundamental advances in the antineutrino detectors.
Contact: Ila Pillalamarri, NW13-263, x3-3387, pila@mit.edu
|
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 25 thru Fri Jan 29, 02-05:00pm, 54-517
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
|
12.097
Special Topics in Atmospheric Science and Oceanography
Understand and Run Your Own Climate Model
Paul O'Gorman
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 11, 13, 15, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 10am-12:00pm, 54-1615
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 8 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor GIR:PHY1, GIR:CAL1
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Laboratory or field work in atmospheric science and oceanography. To be arranged with department faculty. Consult with department Education Office.
Overview of the fundamentals of simulating the Earth's climate. Basic background on the processes maintaining the climate is provided. Students run simple climate models (radiative-convective equilibrium and energy balance models) in Matlab and analyze output from the comprehensive climate models used in global-warming assessments. The components of a modern general circulation model will be discussed.
Web: http://eapsweb.mit.edu/courses/iap.html
Contact: Paul O'Gorman, 54-1616, 452-3382, pog@mit.edu
|
12.099
Special Topics in Planetary Science
Astronomical Spectroscopy
Amanda Bosh
Tue-Thu, Jan 5-7, 19-21, 10:30am-12:00pm, 54-317, plus 2-3 nights; 11th-15th
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 6 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor familiarity with data analysis software [see webpage]
Level: U 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
Laboratory or field work in planetary science. To be arranged with department faculty. Consult with department Education Office.
Explore spectroscopy of stars, planets, nebulae, and more. We will cover principles of astronomical spectroscopy, data acquisition and analysis, and interpretation of spectra for spectral type, composition, or velocity. Students will use the 16-inch telescope at Wallace Astrophysical Observatory with a spectrograph to obtain data. This course is intended to extend 12.410J/8.287J, but is not limited to those who have previously taken it.
Web: http://eapsweb.mit.edu/courses/iap.html
Contact: Amanda Bosh, 54-420, x3-4115, asbosh@MIT.EDU
|
12.115
Field Geology II
Clark Burchfiel, Oliver Jagoutz
Sun-Fri, Jan 4-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, ??-??:00am, Field trip to western U.S.
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 01-Dec-2009
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
|
12.120
Environmental Earth Science Field Course
Sam Bowring
Mon Jan 4 thru Tue Jan 12, ??-??:00am, Field trip to western U.S.
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 01-Dec-2009
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: U 6 units Standard A - F Grading
Fee: 300.00 for Travel, food, lodging
Field study to foster understanding of natural hazards and human influence on the environment. Class conducted in the western United States, at locations such as Death Valley and the White Mountain Research Station in Bishop California. Topics include water use and availability, climate change, earthquakes and faulting, and landslides. Also examines volcanic hazards and geothermal power, effects of river diversion, and the geology of the Yucca Mountain facility for the storage of radioactive waste. Students partially responsible for travel expenses. Designed to follow 12.001 or 12.102; other students will be accepted when space is available.
Students will fly from Boston to Las Vegas on January 4, returning Jan 12. Intro to the broad field of environmental geology. Interested Freshmen should contact Prof. Bowring.
Web: http://eapsweb.mit.edu/courses/iap.html
Contact: Sam Bowring, 54-1124, x3-3775, sbowring@mit.edu
|
12.141
Electron Microprobe Analysis
Dr. Nilanjan Chatterjee
Tue Jan 5, Thu Jan 7, Tue Jan 12, Thu Jan 14, 01-05:00pm, 54-1221
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 04-Jan-2010
Limited to 8 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
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.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/e-probe/www/courses.shtml
Contact: Dr. Nilanjan Chatterjee, 54-1216, x3-1995, nchat@MIT.EDU
|
12.221
Field Geophysics
Prof. Dale Morgan
Schedule: TBD
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2009
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 Dale Morgan immediately if interested.
Web: http://eapsweb.mit.edu/courses/iap.html
Contact: Prof. Dale Morgan, 54-1824, x3-7857, morgan@erl.mit.edu
|
12.310
An Introduction to Weather Forecasting
Lodovica Illari
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 13, 15, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 01:30-03:00pm, 54-915
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 50 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: GIR:PHY1, GIR:CAL1
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://paoc.mit.edu/synoptic/courses/12.310/12310.htm
Contact: Lodovica Illari, 54-1612, x3-2286, illari@mit.edu
|
12.411
Astronomy Field Camp
Steve Levine
Sun-Sat, Jan 4, 6-27, ??-??:00am, depart on Jan. 3, return on 27
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 17-Nov-2009
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 11/17) 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
|
12.950
Seminar in Physical Oceanography at MIT
Parallel Programming for Multicore Machines Using OpenMP and MPI
Constantinos Evangelinos
Mon Jan 25 thru Fri Jan 29, 01-03:00pm, 54-1615, NOTE ROOM CHANGE
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, 324-3386, ce107@MIT.EDU
|
|
