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Current Topics in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences MATLAB Bootcamp Tim Grove, Dan Amrhein, Jaap Nienhuis, Neesha Schnepf Mon Jan 26 thru Fri Jan 30, 02-03:30pm, 54-819 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 earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences. Consult with department Education Office. New to MatLab or have limited experience? This class gets you started with the basics that you'll need to use MatLab in a class. Course includes: getting MatLab started on your computer, learning how to start programming, building skills, solving problems. It provides resources for future reference. See more detailed information at class website. Class will meet with graduate subject 12.S593. Web: http://eapsweb.mit.edu/academics/courses/iap Contact: Vicki McKenna, 54-910, 253-3380, vsm@mit.edu |
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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, Industry Consultant Tue Jan 20 thru Fri Jan 23, 01-05:00pm, 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.
Contact: Richard Sears, rsears@mit.edu |
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Electron Microprobe Analysis Dr. Nilanjan Chatterjee Tue Jan 13, Thu Jan 15, Tue Jan 20, Thu Jan 22, 01-05:00pm, 54-1221 Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS. Enter lottery by: 09-Jan-2015 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. Optional Reference: 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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12.310
An Introduction to Weather Forecasting Lodovica Illari Mon-Fri, Jan 12-16, 20-23, 26-30, 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 |
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Astronomy Field Camp Amanda Bosh Sun-Sat, Jan 5-13, 16-25, ??-??:00am, Flagstaff, AZ, Lowell Observatory Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS. Enter lottery by: 30-Oct-2014 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 planetary science and astrophysics, involving supervised work at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ. Projects may include observations made using Lowell's telescope facilities. Project topics and objectives vary from year to year. Written and oral reports required. Limited enrollment. Limited to 6. Applications (due 10/30) 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, cucozzo@mit.edu |
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Advanced Planetary Observations Amanda Bosh Mon Jan 5 thru Fri Jan 30, ??-??:00am, Flagstaff, AZ, Lowell Observatory Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS. Enter lottery by: 30-Oct-2014 Limited to 6 participants. No listeners Prereq: Permission of instructor Level: H 9 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit Fee: 200.00 for travel, food, lodging Individual research projects in planetary science and astrophysics involving supervised work at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ. Projects may include observations made using Lowell's telescope facilities. Project topics and objectives vary from year to year. Written and oral reports required. Enrollment limited. Applications (due 10/30) 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.S590
Special Seminar in Geophysics RESERVOIR MODELING: a short course Nafi Toksoz, Dr. Ali Dogru Tue, Thu, Jan 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 01-03:00pm, 54-209 Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Listeners allowed, space permitting Prereq: Permission of instructor Level: H 3 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit Organized lecture or laboratory subject on an aspect of geophysics not normally covered in regularly scheduled subjects. Dr. Ali Dogru, an Aramco Fellow and one of the world???s experts on computational reservoir modeling, will give a short IAP Course on the subject. The course will consist of 6 ??? 2-hour lectures and a recitation session will be scheduled to fit student schedules. The course will include developing a simplified reservoir modeling code. Contact: Dr. Ali Dogru, 528-8679, alidogru@mit.edu |
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12.S593
Special Seminar in Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences MATLAB Bootcamp Tim Grove, Dan Amrhein, Jaap Nienhuis, Neesha Schnepf Mon Jan 26 thru Fri Jan 30, 02-03:00pm, 54-819 Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Listeners allowed, space permitting Prereq: Permission of instructor Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F Can be repeated for credit Organized lecture or laboratory subject on an aspect of the earth sciences, planetary sciences, or astronomy not normally covered in regularly scheduled subjects. 12.592 is letter-graded. New to MatLab or have limited experience? This class gets you started with the basics that you'll need to use MatLab in a class. Course includes: getting MatLab started on your computer, learning how to start programming, building skills, solving problems. It provides resources for future reference. See more detailed information at class website. Class will meet with undergraduate subject 12.091. Web: http://eapsweb.mit.edu/academics/courses/iap Contact: Vicki McKenna, 54-910, 253-3380, vsm@mit.edu |