Paul Tackley: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Paul Tackley |
| Field | Geophysikalische Fluiddynamik |
| Address | Institut für Geophysik ETH Zürich, NO H 9.1 Sonneggstrasse 5 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 27 58 |
| Fax | +41 44 633 10 65 |
| paul.tackley@eaps.ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://jupiter.ethz.ch/~pjt/index.html |
| Department | Earth and Planetary Sciences |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 401-5880-00L | Seminar in Geophysics for CSE | 4 credits | 2S | P. Tackley | |
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| 651-1617-00L | Geophysical Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Modelling Seminar | 0 credits | 1S | P. Tackley, M. D. Ballmer, T. Gerya | |
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| 651-3050-AAL | Fundamentals of Geophysics Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 6 credits | 13R | P. Tackley, T. Gerya | |
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| 651-3440-02L | Geophysics III This course replaces 651-3440-02 Geomagnetism. Students who completed Geomagnetism are not eligible to this course. | 4 credits | 3G | A. Jackson, P. Tackley, S. Wiemer, T. Kraft | |
| Abstract | This course builds on Geophysik I and Geophysik II, broadening the students' education in seismology, geodynamics and geodynamo theory, by considering various specific topics of particular interest. | ||||
| Learning objective | To teach students the basics of observational seismology, earthquake source seismology, seismotectonics and the principle of seismic tomography, mantle convection over Earth history, structure of the oceanic and continental lithosphere, plate tectonics, hotspots, global heat flux, dynamo operation and magnetic field generation in Earth, planets, the Sun and stars and electromagnetism to probe the mantle. | ||||
| Content | Observational seismology, earthquake source seismology, seismotectonics and the principle of seismic tomography. Mantle convection over Earth history, structure of the oceanic and continental lithosphere, plate tectonics, hotspots, global heat flux. Dynamo operation and magnetic field generation in Earth, planets, the Sun and stars; electromagnetism to probe the mantle. | ||||
| 651-4010-00L | Planetary Physics and Chemistry  | 3 credits | 2G | P. Tackley | |
| Abstract | This course aims to give a physical understanding of the formation, structure, dynamics and evolution of planetary bodies in our solar system and also apply it to ongoing discoveries regarding planets around other stars. | ||||
| Learning objective | The goal of this course is to enable students to understand current knowledge and uncertainties regarding the formation, structure, dynamics and evolution of planets and moons in our solar system, as well as ongoing discoveries regarding planets around other stars. Students will practice making quantitative calculations relevant to various aspects of these topics through weekly homeworks. The following gives an overview of the course content and approximate schedule (subject to change). Hours Topics 1-2 Introduction 3-4 Orbital dynamics and Tides 5-6 Solar heating and Energy transport 7-8 Planetary atmospheres 9-10 Planetary surfaces 11-12 Planetary interiors 13-14 Asteroids and Meteorites 15-16 Comets 17-18 Planetary rings 19-20 Magnetic fields and Magnetospheres 21-22 The Sun and Stars 23-24 Planetary formation 25-26 Exoplanets and Exobiology 27-28 Review | ||||
| Lecture notes | Slides and scripts will be posted at the moodle site:https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=2559 | ||||
| Literature | It is recommended but not mandatory to buy one of these books: Fundamental Planetary Science, by Jack J. Lissauer & Imke de Pater (paperback), Cambridge University Press, 2013. (books.ch Fr64.90, amazon.co.uk £35.00, amazon.de €38.61, amazon.com $49.26). Planetary Sciences, 2nd edition, by Imke de Pater & Jack J. Lissauer (hardback), Cambridge University Press, 2010. (books.ch Fr98.90, amazon.co.uk £54.99, amazon.de €80.04, amazon.com $82.76). | ||||
| 651-4273-00L | Numerical Modelling in Fortran | 3 credits | 2V | P. Tackley | |
| Abstract | This course gives an introduction to programming in FORTRAN95, and is suitable for students who have only minimal programming experience. The focus will be on Fortran 95, but Fortran 77 will also be covered for those working with already-existing codes. A hands-on approach will be emphasized rather than abstract concepts. | ||||
| Learning objective | FORTRAN 95 is a modern programming language that is specifically designed for scientific and engineering applications. This course gives an introduction to programming in this language, and is suitable for students who have only minimal programming experience, for example with MATLAB scripts. The focus will be on Fortran 95, but Fortran 77 will also be covered for those working with already-existing codes. A hands-on approach will be emphasized rather than abstract concepts, using example scientific problems relevant to Earth science. | ||||
| Lecture notes | See http://jupiter.ethz.ch/~pjt/FORTRAN/FortranClass.html | ||||
| 651-4273-01L | Numerical Modelling in Fortran (Project) Prerequisite: 651-4273-00L Numerical Modelling in Fortran | 1 credit | 1U | P. Tackley | |
| Abstract | This course gives an introduction to programming in FORTRAN95, and is suitable for students who have only minimal programming experience. The focus will be on Fortran 95, but Fortran 77 will also be covered for those working with already-existing codes. A hands-on approach will be emphasized rather than abstract concepts. | ||||
| Learning objective | FORTRAN 95 is a modern programming language that is specifically designed for scientific and engineering applications. This course gives an introduction to programming in this language, and is suitable for students who have only minimal programming experience, for example with MATLAB scripts. The focus will be on Fortran 95, but Fortran 77 will also be covered for those working with already-existing codes. A hands-on approach will be emphasized rather than abstract concepts, using example scientific problems relevant to Earth science. | ||||
| Content | The project consists of writing a Fortran program to solve a problem agreed upon between the instructor and student; the topic is often related to (and helps to advance) the student's Masters or PhD research. The project is typically started towards the end of the end of the main Fortran class when the student has acquired sufficient programming skills, and is due by the end of Semesterprüfung week. | ||||
| Lecture notes | See http://jupiter.ethz.ch/~pjt/FORTRAN/FortranProject.html | ||||