270.102 (N)

FRESHMEN SEMINAR: CONVERSATION WITH THE EARTH  (2-3) Marsh Limit 16 per section  Freshman only 
Please register accordingly:      
Sec. 01:  2 credits (normal participation)   Sec. 02:  3 credits (requires term paper)   A discussion of current topics on Earth's origin, evolution, and habitability.  Topics will include extinction of life from meteorite impact, global warming, ozone depletion, volcanism, ice ages, and catastrophic floods, among others. Course canceled 11/06/06

Sec. 01

02

ThF 11

ThF 11

270.114 (N)

GUIDED TOUR: THE PLANETS (3) Strobel/ Marsh   Limit 110  An introduction to planetary science and planetary exploration primarily for non-science majors.  A survey of concepts from astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics applied to the study of the solar system.

Sec. 01

MT 2-3:15

270.220 (N)

THE DYNAMIC EARTH (3) Ferry Veblen  Limit 30   Prereq or Coreq: 030.101 or 171.101-102   270.221 is also a corequisite for EPS majors and Environmental Science Majors  Basic concepts in geology, including plate tectonics; Earth’s internal structure; geologic time; minerals; formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks; development of faults, folds, and earthquakes; geomagnetism.

Sec. 01

MTW 11

270.221

LAB: THE DYNAMIC EARTH (1) Olsen Limit 12 10  Coreq: 270.220   This course is a hands-on learning experience for introductory geological concepts and techniques using geological tools, such as mineral/rock samples, microscopes, and maps. Field trips are its essential part.

Sec. 01

T 2-4

270.315 (N)

PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL CATASTROPHES (3) Olson    Limit 35   Intended for students  in science and engineering.   A survey of naturally occurring catastrophic phenomena, with emphasis on the underlying physical processes.  Topics include hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and volcanic eruptions and climate change.

Sec. 01

MTW 10

270.350 (N)

SEDIMENTARY ENVIRONMENTS (3) Hardie    Perm. Req’d   Limit 20     Introduction to sedimentary processes and petrology of sedimentary rocks. Origin of siliciclastic, carbonate, and chemical deposits with emphasis on depositional models and facies complexes. Weekend field trips.

Sec. 01

MTW 10

270.351

SEDIMENTARY ENVIRONMENTS LAB (1.5) Hardie   Limit 15   Coreq: 270.350. Laboratory work in petrology of sedimentary rocks.

Sec. 01

M 1-4

270.360 (N)

CLIMATE CHANGE: SCIENCE & POLICY (3) Waugh   Limit 30   Juniors and seniors only  This course will investigate the policy and scientific debate over global warming.  It will review the current state of scientific knowledge about climate change, examine the potential impacts and implications of climate change, explore our options for responding to climate change, and discuss the present political debate over global warming.

Sec. 01

MW 2-3:30

270.369 (N)

GEOCHEMISTRY OF THE EARTH AND ENVIRONMENT (3) Sverjensky   Limit 20  
An introduction to all aspects of geochemistry:  theoretical, experimental, and observational, including the application of geochemistry to issues such as the migration of toxic metals and nuclear waste.

Sec. 01

TTh 3-4:30

270.378 (N)

PRESENT AND FUTURE CLIMATE (3) Arking   Limit 20   Prereqs: 110.108-109  (Calculus I & II) and 171.101-102 (Physics)Intended for science majors who are interested in the science that underlies the current debate on global warming.  The focus is on recent observations and what one can glean from model simulations.

Sec. 01

MTh 2-3:30

270.395 (N)

PLANETARY PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY (3) Strobel/Marsh   Limit 10   Prereqs: Calculus II, 030.101.171.101-102 or 103-104 or 105-106   The fundamental principles governing the dynamic processes within and around the planets are treated in some detail.  Core equations are developed and used to analyze nebula condensation, planetary accretion, convection in mantles and atmospheres, radiative and conductive heat transport, seismic waves, hurricanes, volcanism, and meteorite impacts, among others.  Emphasis is on fundamentals and problem solving. 

Sec. 01

MT 4-5:15

270.475 (E,Q,N)

GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION (3)
Garven  Limit 15    Prereq: 270.375 or prior coursework in hydrology.  Introduction to groundwater chemistry; sources of contamination, transport processes, modeling of transport and fates of contaminants; monitoring, non-aqueous phase liquids; case studies; nuclear waste.

Sec. 01

MTW 11 10

270.496 (W)

SENIOR THESIS (4) Staff   Limit 10Preparation of a substantial thesis based upon independent student research, supervised by at least one faculty member in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Open to Senior departmental majors only. Required for department honors.

Sec. 01

TBA

270.502

INDEPENDENT STUDY  Staff

270.504

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (1-3) Staff  Research under the direction of members of the Earth and Planetary Sciences faculty.  Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

TBA

270.508

INTERNSHIP  Staff

270.604

GEOPHYSICAL PETROLOGY SEMINAR Marsh   Limit 15  Discussion of present research topics in geophysics and igneous petrology.

Sec. 01

W 12

270.606

JOURNAL CLUB Conrad   Limit 50 20  Review and discussion of new geologic literature and current research. All geology students participate and deliver at least one paper a year.

Sec. 01

Th 12

270.622

TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY:  THEORY AND UNDERSTANDING  Hemker/ Veblen   Prereq:  270.621   Limit 30   This course, which follows and complements 270.621, introduces the student to more detailed aspects of kinematical and dynamical theories of electron diffraction.  Theory of conventional TEM imaging, phase-contrast imaging (high-resolution electron microscopy), X-ray and energy loss analytical TEM, and computer-based image simulation are included. Course canceled 01/18/07

Sec. 01

T 4-5:30
Th 1:30-3

270.624

SEMINAR IN STABLE ISOTOPE TECHNIQUES  Jahren   Limit 10  This laboratory course will compare the new automated preparation systems attached to the isoprime mass spectrometer with more traditional off-line vacuum apparata, on the basis of ease/rapidity of analysis, sensitivity, precision and flexibility.  We will focus on the stable isotopes of C in organic matter (modern and fossil) and D/H and O in water.             

Sec. 01

TBA

270.640

COMPUTER GEOSCIENCE (3)   Conrad  Limit 20   Investigation of computational methods (e.g., finite element, finite difference, spectral) and techniques (e.g., visualization, parallel computing) that are used to solve complex and computationally – intensive problems in the geosciences.

Sec. 01

TBA

270.643

OCEANIC TURBULENCE AND MIXING  Osborn   Limit 10   An in-depth review of the present state of knowledge on small scale turbulence in the ocean.  Topics include ocean thermocline, bottom boundary layer, diffusion, dissipation, measurement techniques, and unsolved problems.

Sec. 01

TBA

270.647

EARTH’S INTERIOR   Olson  Limit 20  Mechanical processes in Earth's core and mantle with applications to plate tectonics, the thermal and chemical evolution of the Earth, and generation of Earth's magnetic field. 

TBA

270.653

GEOPHYSICAL FLUID DYNAMICS Waugh/Haine   Limit 20   The dynamics of planetary-scale fluids.  Emphasis is placed on understanding the fundamental dynamical processes that govern planetary atmospheres and oceans, including rotation, stratification, waves, instabilities, convection, and turbulence. Course canceled 01/23/07

Sec. 01

MW 10-11:30

270.653

FLUID DYNAMICS II  Waugh/ Haine  Limit 20  A sequel to 270.646 concentrating on planetary-scale atmosphere and oceanic circulation.  Physical understanding of the underlying fluid dynamics will be emphasized. Duplicate course

Sec. 01

MW 9-10:30

270.662

SEMINAR IN PLANETARY SCIENCE Strobel  Limit 10  Permission of instructor required Course added 12/15/06

Sec. 01

TBA

270.676

NUMERICAL METHODS IN HYDROLOGY Garven   Limit 10  Prereqs:  Permission of instructor and knowledge of hydrology and a programming language     Introduction and application of numerical methods in surface and subsurface hydrology. 

Sec. 01

TBA

500.602

SEMINAR: ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS Meneveau  Cross-listed with DOGEE, General Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

Sec. 01

F 11

270.808

RESEARCH Staff