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Environmental Courses
Engineering Sciences
Engineering Sciences 6. Environmental Science and Technology 2969
P.P. Rogers Spring Tu, Th, 11:30–1
An introduction to the role of technology in environmental sciences with an emphasis on solving problems concerning human use and control of the environment. Cases from aquatic, terrestrial, and atmospheric environments are discussed. In each setting the basic scientific principles underlying engineering control are emphasized. Occasional field trips are part of the course. The course presumes basic knowledge in chemistry, physics, and mathematics at the high school level. Note: This course, when taken for a letter grade, meets the Core area requirement for Science B.
Engineering Sciences 123. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Transport Processes 8323
D.T. Auguste, H.A. Stone Spring M, W, F., 10, and laboratory
Prerequisite: Applied Mathematics 21a,b or Mathematics 21a,b
Dimensional analysis. Basic elements of steady and unsteady thermal conduction and mass diffusion. Statics and dynamics of fluids. Buoyancy-stability and hydrostatics. Laminar viscous flows, potential flows, origin of lift, and basic aspects of boundary layers. Navier-Stokes and continuity equations. Applications in aerodynamics, biomedical, chemical, environmental, and mechanical engineering, biology, and physics. Introduction to finite-element computational software.
Engineering Sciences 162. Hydrology and Environmental Geomechanics
4163
J.R. Rice Fall M., W., F., 9 and a weekly lab session or section TBA
Prerequisite: Applied Mathematics 21a or Mathematics 21a and Physics 11a or 15a; recommended background in fluid or solid mechanics at level of Engineering Sciences 120 or 123 or Earth and Planetary Sciences 131, 132 or 171 (students who lack such background will be provided with introductory material in the associated section).
Study of water as a critical resource and as a factor in Earth surface and near-surface processes. Includes development of relevant mechanics and physics. Hydrologic cycle, surface and groundwater, evapotranspiration, soil physics. Flow in porous media, Darcy law, contaminant transport, remediation stragegies. Poroelasticity, subsidence, well hydraulics. Seepage forces, landslides, dam failures, sediment liquefaction; glacial bed processes. Stream flows, turbulence concepts; gravity waves, flood control; tsunamis; erosion and sediment transport.
Note: Offered in alternate years. A version of the course which is suitable for graduate credit is offered as Engineering Sciences 262.
Engineering Sciences 167. Environmental Assessment 6885
P.P. Rogers Fall M., W., 3:30–5
Prerequisite: Familiarity with the material of Engineering Sciences 6 and Social Analysis 10.
Examines the methods and approaches to environmental impact assessment currently being used and new approaches which rely on improved scaling and index development. Models of impact and indices for air, water, and land impacts will be examined using data from Asia and North America. Cost-of-remediation and environmental elasticity indicators will be examined and their use in engineering design and regulation of the environment will be assessed.
Engineering Sciences 181. Engineering Thermodynamics 3889
S. Ramanathan Fall Tu., Th., 10–11:30
Prerequisite: Physics 11 or 15 and Applied Mathematics or Mathematics 21; chemistry at the level of a good secondary school course or Chemistry 5.
Introduction to engineering thermodynamics with emphasis on classical thermodynamics. Topics: zeroth law and temperature. Properties of single-component gases, liquids, and solids; steam tables. Equations of state for ideal and simple nonideal substances. First law, heat and heat transfer, work, internal energy, enthalpy. Second law, entropy, free energy. Third law. Heat engines and important engineering applications such as refrigerators, power cycles. Properties and simple models of solutions. Phase and chemical equilibrium in multicomponent systems; chemical potential. Laboratory included.
*Engineering Sciences 207. Communicating Science 5993
C. Dean Fall Tu, 1–3
Many important public issues have strong science components but generally, scientists are missing from public debates. This seminar discusses how the relative silence of scientists weakens our national discourse and encourages participation in this discourse. Note: Through writing exercises, role playing, and the like, seminar offers practical suggestions on how to communicate scientific information in an engaging and useful fashion.
Engineering Sciences 262. Advanced Hydrology and Environmental Geomechanics
Catalog Number: 5658
James R. Rice
Half course (fall term). M., W., F., at 9. EXAM GROUP: 2
A version of Engineering Sciences 162 which is suitable for graduate credit. Has the same class meetings but requires a more demanding set of homework assignments and a class project involving review of a major research area.
Note: Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: Applied Mathematics 105a (may be concurrent) and 105b or equivalent, and an undergraduate background in fluid or solid mechanics.
Engineering Sciences 263. Applied Microbial Geochemistry - (New Course) 5384
C.M. Hansel Spring Th., 2–4:30
Prerequisite: Knowledge of undergraduate level redox chemistry and microbiology required (minimum of Life Sciences 1a and Physical Sciences 1 or equivalent courses) or permission of instructor.
Explores microbial diversity, metabolic pathways, and microbially induced chemical reactions involved in cycling and biomineralization of redox-active contaminants, including metals and radionuclides. Application and engineering of microorganisms for environmental remediation will be discussed.
*Engineering Sciences 337,338. Mechanics of Solids and Fluids: Earthquake Seismology and Environmental Geomechanics 4316,3948
J.R. Rice
*Engineering Sciences 341,342. Special Topics in Fluid Dynamics 2231,2237
H.A. Stone
*Engineering Sciences 357,358. Atmosphere-Biosphere Interactions7661,8060
S.C. Wofsy
*Engineering Sciences 359,360. Stratospheric Chemistry and Transport
8410,6856
S.C. Wofsy
*Engineering Sciences 361,362. Atmospheric Chemistry 7238,7514
D.J. Jacob (on leave Spring term)
*Engineering Sciences 363,364. Dynamic Meterology 3756,3757
B.F. Farrell (on leave Fall term)
*Engineering Sciences 365,366. Topics in Atmospheric and Climate Dynamics 3233,3236
Z. Kuang
*Engineering Sciences 367,368. Environmental Science 6773,9810
M.B. McElroy
*Engineering Sciences 369,370. Urban and Regional Systems Analysis
8775,8768
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