12.093
Current 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 23 thru Fri Jan 27, 02pm-05:00am, 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
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12.097
Current Topics in Atmospheric Science and Oceanography
Exploring Astrobiology: Is There Anything Out There?
Phoebe Cohen
Mon-Fri, Jan 18-20, 23-27, 30-31, 02-04:00pm, 54-317
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor Open to all interested students.
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.
Is there life beyond Earth? How will we ever find out? This IAP course will explore these questions and many others – questions that fall under the new and evolving field of Astrobiology. Topics will include how we define life in the first place, where we might look to find it in our own solar system, and how we can try to identify life on planets that circle far-away stars. Covering fields including astronomy, planetary geology, evolutionary biology, and paleontology, we will discuss the most cutting edge research and touch on a wide array of topics. Each 3-hour class will involve a mix of lectures, activities, and local field trips. Final projects will involve evaluating the feasibility of current NASA mission proposals.
Contact: Phoebe Cohen, E25 6th floor, 253-7872, pcohen@mit.edu
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12.115
Field Geology II
Clark Burchfiel, Oliver Jagoutz
Schedule: TBD
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 02-Dec-2011
No listeners
Prereq: 12.113, 12.114
Level: U 18 units Standard A - F Grading Institute LAB
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, Tim Grove
Mon Jan 9 thru Tue Jan 17, ??-??:00am, Field to western U.S.
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
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 9, returning Jan 17. Intro to the broad field of environmental geology, natural hazards, and geothermal power. Interested students should contact Prof. Bowring. The group will camp 5 nights and stay in dormitory-style lodgings 2 nights
For this class, "department lottery" means that you need to contact Prof. Bowring to register. Registration is now open. Making an early commitment is important. Registration after Dec. 1 is on a space-available basis.
Contact: Sam Bowring, 54-1120, x3-3775, sbowring@mit.edu
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12.141
Electron Microprobe Analysis
Dr. Nilanjan Chatterjee
Tue Jan 10, Thu Jan 12, Tue Jan 17, Thu Jan 19, 01-05:00pm, 54-1221
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 06-Jan-2012
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.
This four-session course is offered for undergraduate credit. However, 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. Please enter lottery by submitting form at http://web.mit.edu/e-probe/www/courses.shtml#credit or contact Dr. Chatterjee by calling 617-253-1995 or e-mailing nchat@mit.edu.
Text: Class notes and "Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray Microanalysis: A Text for Biologists, Material Scientists, and Geologists, Goldstein et al., Plenum Press: New York".
Web: http://web.mit.edu/e-probe/www/courses.shtml
Contact: Dr. Nilanjan Chatterjee, 54-1216, x3-1995, nchat@MIT.EDU
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12.221
Field Geophysics
Prof. Dale Morgan
Schedule: TBD
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 05-Dec-2011
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.
Contact: Prof. Dale Morgan, 54-626, x3-7857, morgan@erl.mit.edu
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12.310
An Introduction to Weather Forecasting
Lodovica Illari
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, 1, 3, 01:30-03:00pm, 54-923
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
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12.411
Astronomy Field Camp
Amanda Bosh
Schedule: TBD
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 20-Oct-2011
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. Limited to 6.
Organization meeting on Friday, Dec. 9, 2:15, 54-419. Depart Boston on Jan. 8. Applications (due 10/20) may be obtained from Dr. Amanda Bosh or Ms. Allison Cocuzzo, contact info below. Because of the early deadline each year, please plan ahead.
Contact: Allison Cocuzzo, 54-410, x3-9317, cocuzzo@mit.edu
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12.722
Current Problems in Chemical Oceanography at Woods Hole
Leader: TBD
Schedule: TBD
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 12 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit
For graduate students desiring to perform investigations, laboratory work, or fieldwork in chemical oceanography.
Contact: Vicki McKenna, 54-911b, x3-3380, vsm@mit.edu
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