Physics Degrees

...The course follows the history and development of the field as well as the scientific methods and findings. Students learn the relationships between rock-forming processes...

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...Siliciclastic and carbonate diagenesis. Paleontology, with special reference to fossils in sedimentary rocks. Modern and ancient depositional environments...

...Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session Labs: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session The course introduces mechanics of rock deformation...

...to determine elemental and isotopic abundances in soils, rocks, minerals, and fluids. Emphasis is on isotopic ratios of Sr, Nd, and Pb, which can be used for geochronology...

...and utilizes characteristic X-rays excited by an electron beam incident on a flat surface of the sample. This course provides an introduction to the theory...

...analysis of geomorphic processes, and examines the interaction of climate, tectonics, and surface processes in the sculpting of Earth's surface... Learn about: Quantitative Analysis...

...Differential Equations (18.03) This course is designed to be a survey of the various subdisciplines of geophysics (geodesy, gravity, geomagnetism...

...astronomical telescopes, and field use of GPS. Application areas covered include ship, automobile, and aircraft navigation and positioning, including...

...course intended to illustrate, by means of 'hands on' projects, the basic dynamical and physical principles that govern the general circulation of...

...in elementary electromagnetic field theory, for example. The focus of the course is on the physics of the phenomena which we will discuss. Lectures... Learn about: GCSE Physics...

...1.5 hours / session Hartmann, W. K. Moons and Planets. Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2004. ISBN: 9780534493936. Beatty, J. K., et al. The New Solar System... Learn about: Professor Training, Medical training, Ms Office...

...and black holes), plusars, binary X-ray sources; star clusters, globular and open clusters; interstellar medium, gas, dust, magnetic fields...

...time and care in your work for the course, and the time investment tends to collide with some of your prime homework-time. Clear nights in Cambridge...

...Single Variable Calculus (18.01) This course covers the basic principles of planet atmospheres and interiors applied to the study of extrasolar planets (exoplanets)... Learn about: GCSE Physics...

...and in-class feedback. Topics include slide preparation, answering difficult questions, explaining technical details and presenting to a general audience... Learn about: Presentation Skills, Oral Communication, Communication Training...

...million years ago and in the way that it has developed ever since. Lectures: 1 session / week, 1.5 hours / session Permission of instructor...

...analysis of geomorphic processes, and examines the interaction of climate, tectonics, and surface processes in the sculpting of Earth's surface... Learn about: Quantitative Analysis...

...from our solar system and from exoplanets. Focus on terrestrial (rocky and metallic) planets, though more volatile-rich bodies are also examined. Lectures...

...Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session In this course, principles of thermodynamics are used to infer the physical conditions of formation...