| source Johns Hopkins University (7) |
level Upper Level Undergraduate (X) |
department Earth and Planetary Science (X) |
By using guest speakers and published literature, students will investigate sustainability topics in greater depth, taking turns presenting relevant papers and leading a focused discussion about the topic.
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Principles of equilibrium and kinetic isotope fractionation in fluid, solid and heterogeneous systems. Stable isotopes in the biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Reconstruction of past climatic and ecological settings. Stable isotopes in igneous and metamorphic systems. Introduction to radiogenic isotopes, geochronology, thermochronology, cosmogenic istotopes and âclumpedâ isotopes.
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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. Intended for students in science and engineering.
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An overview of Earth's climatic components, global climate regimes, climate variability, the climate-sensitive Earth archives, paleoclimate through geologic time, episodes of extremes, and models of paleoclimate change. For upper-level and beginning graduate students.
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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. Prereqs: Calculus II, 030.101, 171.101-102 or 103-104 or 105-106
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Discussion of current topics in climate change science. Open to Graduate students & Advanced Undergraduates. Instructor Permission.
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