| source Johns Hopkins University (X) |
level Graduate (9) Upper Level Undergraduate (7) Independent Academic Work (6) Lower Level Undergraduate (3) |
department Earth and Planetary Science (X) |
An exploration of the occurrence and potential effects of poisons in the environment, from naturally occurring ones such as arsenic to those that may be introduced by mankind such as nuclear waste.
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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.
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An introduction to the properties, occurrence, and origin of the basic constituents of the Earth, including minerals and rocks. Introductory training in the recognition of minerals and rocks in the laboratory and the field.
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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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Research under the direction of members of the Earth & Planetary Sciences Faculty. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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Discussion of present research topics in geophysics and igneous petrology. With consent of instructor.
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A weekly seminar series in which graduate students present their latest research results and attend Departmental seminars. This course is required for all graduate students in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.
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The aim of this course is to achieve conceptual understanding of the large scale low frequency ocean general circulation. The role of the ocean circulation in earthâs climate is emphasized throughout.
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Discussion of current research topics in soil ecology and biogeochemistry.
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An overview of theoretical models of adsorption at the solid-aqueous solution interface. Surface chemistry of oxides and silicates in electrolyte solutions. Surface complexation of metals. Prediction of adsorption on surfaces.
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The interpretation of metamorphic processes based on mineral assemblages, mineral chemistry, chemical thermodynamics, transport theory, experimental petrology, and field studies. Geothermometry and geobarometry; mineral reactions and reaction mechanisms; heat transfer and fluid transfer; element and isotope mobility; thermal models for orogenic belts.
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