12.120
Environmental Earth Science Field Course
Sam Bowring , Tim Grove
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Jan 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, ??-??:00am
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Limited to 15 students.
No listeners
Prereq: 12.001 or 12.102
Level: U 6 units Standard A - F Grading
Fee: 200.00 for Travel
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.
Enrollment is limited to Course 12 Majors and Minors or with consent of instructor. Pre-requisites are firm.
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, Thu, Jan 5, 7, 12, 14, 01-05:00pm, 54-1221
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Limited to 8 students.
No listeners
Prereq: —
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
Introduction to theory of x-ray microanalysis through Electron Microprobe; lab sessions, including analysis of materials with hands-on use of the microprobe; analytical methods include energy and wavelength dispersive spectrometry and backscattered electron imaging.
The electron microscope provides a complete micron-scale quantitative chemical analysis of inorganic solids without destroying samples. This course will provide an introduction to the theory of X-ray microanalysis using WDS and EDS including ZAF correction procedure, backscattered and
secondary electron imaging and elemental X-ray mapping. Lab sessions will involve hands-on use of our JEOL JXA-733 superprobe. Recommended reading: Scanning Microscopy and X-ray Microanalysis, Goldstein et al., Plenum Press.
Pre-register by January 4.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/e-probe/www/
Contact: Dr. Nilanjan Chatterjee, 54-1216, x3-1995, nchat@mit.edu
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12.213
Alternate Energy Sources
Frank Dale Morgan , M. Nafi Toksoz
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 10am-12:00pm, E34-430
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Limited to 10 students.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: —
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
Fee: 200.00 for Travel for optional field trip
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.
Subject explores and compares alternate energy sources with conventional fossil fuels.
Topics include: Fossil fuels, solar energy, wind power, nuclear and geothermal energy, conservation and environmental issues.
One local day-long and one 1/2 day-long field trips. An extended (5-day) field trip has not been planned. However, depending on class interests such a trip would be arranged to the Caribbean, California, or Vermont.
Preregister immediately with Prof. Morgan (E34-412, x3-7857, morgan@erl.mit.edu) and send a copy to Scott Sewell (sewell@mit.edu).
6 units, P/D/F.
Contact: Frank Dale Morgan, E34-412, x3-7857, morgan@erl.mit.edu
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12.265/ 1.717/ 12.565
Techniques in Remote Sensing
Maria Zuber
Schedule: TBD
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Limited to 12 students.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
Fee: 100.00 for Travel
Meets with graduate subject 12.565 but assignments differ.
A practical introduction to techniques for observing the Earth from airborne and spaceborne platforms. The course consists of three case studies in ocean, atmosphere and land studies in which students observe the "end-to-end" process of making remote observations ranging from problem definition, sensor design, spacecraft accommodation, to data collection, analysis and interpretation. This course is offered under the auspices of the Joint Center for Geoscience of MIT and the Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD. Part of the course will be taught at Goddard where students will participate in tours of laboratories to observe sensor development in progress, mission operations facilities to view real-time data collection, and computational facilities to participate in data processing and analysis.
Contact: Maria Zuber, 54-518, x3-6397, zuber@mit.edu
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12.310
An Introduction to Weather Forecasting
Lodovica Illari
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 11, 13, 15, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 12:30-02:00pm, TBA
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
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.
This will be an introductory subject covering the principles of synoptic meteorology (weather patterns) and weather forecasting. Analysis of hourly weather data and numerical weather prediction models will also be covered. Regular preparation of weather forecasts will be performed.
Contact: Lodovica Illari, 54-1612, x3-2286, illari@squall.mit.edu
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Field Oceanography
Maureen Raymo
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Jan 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, ??-??:00am
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Limited to 10 students.
No listeners
Prereq: Passed MIT Swim Test, permission of instructor
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
Fee: 200.00 for Travel
Field subject, run at Caribbean Marine Research Center (CMRC) on Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas, focuses on observational, measurement and analytical techniques used in oceanographic sciences. Instruction and practice in the field coordinated with the examination of a number of scientific problems relevant to marine environments, including the preservation of coral reefs, the evolution of stromatolites, the origin of "whitings" and oolites, the impact of global warming on reef environments and long-term sea level change. One week of lectures at MIT followed by one week of field work at the CMRC. Limited enrollment.
This field course, run at the research facilities of the Caribbean Marine Research Center (CMRC) on Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas, will focus on observational skills as well as measurement and analytical techniques typically used in chemical, biological, and geological oceanography. Particular focus will be given to the interaction between organisms and their geological setting. Depositional environments studied will include
various types of coral reef complexes, algal mud flats, oolitic shoals, stromatolites and hypersaline lagoons. Instruction and practice in the field will be coordinated with the examination (both in the classroom and in the field) of a number of scientific problems relevant to the marine environments surrounding Lee Stocking Island, including the preservation of coral reefs, the origin of "whitings" and stromatolites, and the impact of
global warming on reef environments. The course will include one week of lectures at MIT followed by o
ne week of field work at the CMRC on Lee Stocking Island. Enrollment limited and preference will be given to Course 12 and 1E majors and minors. Preregister by Oct. 15th.
Contact: Kristen Ganley, E34-146, x3-8039, kganley@mit.edu
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12.411
Astronomy Field Camp
Steve Slivan
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Jan 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, ??-??:00am
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Limited to 4 students.
No listeners
Prereq: 12.410J or 8.287J
Level: U 9 units Graded P/D/F
Fee: 250.00 for Travel
Individual research projects in observational astronomy involving supervised observing at a major observatory followed by extensive data reduction and analysis at MIT. Written report required. Enrollment limited to 4.
Preference to Course 12 majors in Concentration Area 3 who've not already completed their bachelor's thesis requirement.
Contact: Steve Slivan, 54-326, x3-4115, slivan@mit.edu
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12.482
Advanced Field Geology II
Clark Burchfiel , Kip Hodges, Leigh Royden, Kelin Whipple
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Jan 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, ??-??:00am
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Limited to 20 students.
No listeners
Prereq: 12.481
Level: H 9 units Standard A - F Grading
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 1) preparation of maps and report based on field study conducted in January, and 2) laboratory analysis of samples.
Pre-register by December 10.
Contact: Clark Burchfiel, 54-1010, x3-7919, bcburch@mit.edu
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12.484
Directed Field Studies
Clark Burchfiel , Kip Hodges, Kelin Whipple
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Jan 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, ??-??:00am
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Limited to 8 students.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: G 6 units Standard A - F Grading
Fee: 200.00 for Travel
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. Enrollment is limited and students should apply early.
First half of IAP. Open to Course 12 Graduates and undergraduates only. Permission of instructors by personal interview is required. A-F.
Intensive training in field geological methods designed for students with an interest in field geology. Includes specific exercises designed to complement the backgrounds of the students involved. The course will be conducted in the southwestern United States, where geologic exposures are excellent and (hopefully) snow cover is non-existent! Participants should be prepared for strenuous hiking over rough terrain, and previous camping experience is preferred. Cannot be taken as a substitute for 12.482. (Students can also take 12.485 for an additional 6 units.)
Contact: Clark Burchfiel, 54-1010, x3-7919, bcburch@mit.edu
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12.485
Advanced Directed Field Studies
Clark Burchfiel , Kip Hodges, Kelin Whipple
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Jan 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, ??-??:00am
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Limited to 8 students.
No listeners
Prereq: 12.484
Level: G 6 units Standard A - F Grading
Fee: 200.00 for Travel
Continuation of 12.484. Designed to provide more advanced training in specific field geological methods. Can be taken during the same IAP period as 12.484. Enrollment is limited and students should apply early.
Second half of IAP. Open to Course 12 graduates and undergraduates only. Permission of instructors by personal interview is required. Continuation of 12.484.
Contact: Clark Burchfiel, 54-1010, x3-7919, bcburch@mit.edu
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12.570
Seminar in Geophysics
Tom Jordan
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Jan 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 09am-05:00pm, 54-824
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor 12.550
Level: H 6 units Standard A - F Grading
Contact: Tom Jordan, 54-518, x3-3589, thj@mit.edu
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12.S22
Hands-On Astronomy
Steve Slivan
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Jan 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 07-10:00pm, 37-562
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Limited to 12 students.
No listeners
Enter lottery by: 13-DEC-98
Prereq: —
Level: U 6 units Graded P/D/F
In this seminar we explore the background and techniques of visual observation and CCD imaging of the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-space objects using 8-inch telescopes. The class meets for 10 evening observing sessions. Whenever weather conditions permit us to observe outdoors we do so! In cloudy weather we'll try some astronomical computing and image processing indoors instead. Nightly quizzes based on assigned reading. 100% attendance at observing sessions required to pass.
Enter the lottery by e-mail to slivan@mit.edu
Web: http://web.mit.edu/12s23/www/12s22.html
Contact: Steve Slivan, 54-326, x3-4115, slivan@mit.edu
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