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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 22 thru Fri Jan 25, 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.
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Field Geology II Clark Burchfiel, Oliver Jagoutz Mon Jan 7 thru Fri Feb 1, ??-??:00am, Travel to Western US Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS. Enter lottery by: 10-Dec-2012 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: Vicki McKenna, vsm@mit.edu |
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Electron Microprobe Analysis 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-2013 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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Field Geophysics Cancelled Tom Herring, Brad Hager Sun-Sat, Jan 7-19, 22-25, ??-??:00am, Field Work Jan 11-19, in Western U.S. Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS. Enter lottery by: 10-Dec-2012 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 Vicki McKenna immediately if interested. Contact: Vicki McKenna, vsm@mit.edu |
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An Introduction to Weather Forecasting Lodovica Illari Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 14, 16, 18, 23, 25, 28, 30, 1, 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 Mon Jan 7 thru Sat Jan 26, ??-??:00am, Flagstaff, AZ, Lowell Observatory Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS. Enter lottery by: 31-Oct-2012 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 TBA. Depart Boston on Jan. 6. Applications (due 10/31) 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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Advanced Planetary Observations Amanda Bosh Mon Jan 7 thru Sat Jan 26, ??-??:00am, Flagstaff, AZ, Lowell Observatory Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS. Enter lottery by: 31-Oct-2012 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 Astronomical observations involving several techniques are carried out at a major observatory, with focus on a particular set of objectives that change from year to year. Work includes: critical planning of the observations; acquiring the data; calibrating the data; and on-site data reduction. Applications may be obtained from Alli Cocuzzo, 54-410, or person below. Contact: Alli Cocuzzo, 54-410, x3-9317, cocuzzo@mit.edu |