Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2016

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Doctoral Department of Earth Sciences More Information at: https://www.ethz.ch/en/doctorate.html
Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Courses
651-0254-00L	Seminar Geochemistry and Petrology	E-	0 credits	2S	M. W. Schmidt, O. Bachmann, C. A. Heinrich, M. Schönbächler, D. Vance
Abstract	Seminar series with external and occasional internal speakers addressing current research topics. Changing programs announced via D-ERDW homepage (Veranstaltungskalender)
Objective	Presentations on isotope geochemistry, cosmochemistry, fluid processes, economic geology, petrology, mineralogy and experimental studies. Mostly international speakers provide students, department members and interested guests with insight into current research topics in these fields.
Content	Wöchentliches Seminar mit Fachvorträgen eingeladener oder interner Wissenschafter, vornehmlich zu Themen der Geochemie, Isotogengeologie, Hydrothermalgeochemie, Lagerstättenbildung, Petrologie, Mineralogie und experimentelle Studien.
651-1617-00L	Geophysical Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Modelling Seminar	E-	0 credits	1S	P. Tackley, T. Gerya, D. A. May
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651-4228-00L	Topics in Planetary Sciences	W	2 credits	2G	M. Schönbächler, H. Busemann, A. Khan, P. Tackley
Abstract	The course will be based on reading of research papers. Themes can vary from year to year and will cover planetary geophysics, geochemistry and the dynamical evolution of planetary bodies. The format of the course will be centered on short lectures introducing a theme, followed by a presentation of one or more papers by a student or group of students and an open discussion of the topic.
Objective	The goal of the course is discuss topics in planetary sciences, which were not covered in the general planetary science courses. The course also aims at training the student's ability to critically evaluate research papers, to summarize the findings concisely in an oral presentation, and to discuss these in the group.
Content	Themes will vary from year to year and suggestions from students are welcome. Possible topics include: - Formation of the terrestrial planets - Evolution of terrestrial bodies (Mercury, Venus, Moon, Mars, Vesta) and icy moons (Ganymede, Callisto, Enceladus) - Active asteroids/main-belt comets - Geophysical and geochemical exploration of planetary bodies (e.g., remote sensing, meteorite studies, seismology, electromagnetic sounding, gravity, and geodetic).
Prerequisites / Notice	The students are expected to have passed either course 651-4010-00L Planetary Physics and Chemistry or course 651-4227-00L Planetary Geochemistry.
860-0015-00L	Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources I	W	3 credits	2G	C. A. Heinrich, L. Bretschger, F. Brugger, S. Hellweg, B. Wehrli
Abstract	Students critically assess the economic, social, political, and environmental implications of extracting and using energy resources, metals, and bulk materials along the mineral resource cycle for society. They explore various decision-making tools that support policies and guidelines pertaining to mineral resources, and gain insight into different perspectives from government, industry, and NGOs.
Objective	Students will be able to: - Explain basic concepts applied in resource economics, economic geology, extraction, processing and recycling technologies, environmental and health impact assessments, resource governance, and secondary materials. - Evaluate the policies and guidelines pertaining to mineral resource extraction. - Examine decision-making tools for mineral resource related projects. - Engage constructively with key actors from governmental organizations, mining and trading companies, and NGOs, dealing with issues along the mineral resource cycle.
Literature	URL: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=1403
Prerequisites / Notice	Seven week course offered from February 23rd to April 14th. This course is prerequisite for the case study module course 860-0016-00 Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources II. Bachelor of Science or Engineering, and enrolled in a Master's or PhD program at ETH Zurich.
860-0016-00L	Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources II Number of participants limited to 12. Prerequisite:	W	3 credits	2U	B. Wehrli, F. Brugger, C. A. Heinrich, N. Lefebvre, J. Mertens
Abstract	Students integrate their knowledge of mineral resources and technical skills to frame and investigate a commodity-specific challenge faced by countries involved in resource extraction. By own research they evaluate possible policy-relevant solutions, engaging in interdisciplinary teams coached by tutors and experts from natural social and engineering sciences.
Objective	Students will be able to: - Integrate, and extend by own research, their knowledge of mineral resources from course 860-0015-00, in a solution-oriented team with mixed expertise - Apply their problem solving, and analytical skills to critically assess, and define a complex, real-world mineral resource problem, and propose possible solutions. - Summarize and synthesize published literature and expert knowledge, evaluate decision-making tools, and policies applied to mineral resources. - Document and communicate the findings in concise group presentations and a report.
Lecture notes	URL: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=1403
Prerequisites / Notice	Prerequisite is 860-0015-00 Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources I. Limited to 12 participants, and the lecturers will compose two teams of mixed background and expertise. First priority will be given to students enrolled in the Master of Science, Technology, and Policy Program. These students must confirm their participation by February 8th by registration through MyStudies. Other graduate students interested in enrolling will be placed onto a waiting list when registering through MyStudies. In addition, these students should please send an e-mail to Prof. Heinrich (christoph.heinrich@erdw.ethz.ch) explaining their motivation in a few sentences.
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