Paul Tackley: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021

Name Prof. Dr. Paul Tackley
FieldGeophysikalische 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
E-mailpaul.tackley@eaps.ethz.ch
URLhttp://jupiter.ethz.ch/~pjt/index.html
DepartmentEarth and Planetary Sciences
RelationshipFull Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
401-5880-00LSeminar in Geophysics for CSE4 credits2ST. Gerya, P. Tackley
AbstractThe seminar in geophysics for CSE is a work on a small research project for 4 credit points. The project can be supervised and graded by any member of the Institute of Geophysics with doctoral degree
Learning objectiveStudents will learn modern quantitative geophysical research by conducting a small original project on a relevant subject.
ContentStudents should find a project of interest by contacting potential supervisors from the Institute of Geophysics and agree on the content and timing of the project. At the end of the project, a written report of free format should be submitted by the student, which is then graded by the supervisor.
Lecture notesNo script
LiteratureRelevant literature should be provided by the project supervisor.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Media and Digital Technologiesfostered
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationassessed
Cooperation and Teamworkassessed
Customer Orientationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityfostered
Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Negotiationfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityfostered
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsfostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered
Self-direction and Self-management assessed
651-1617-00LGeophysical Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Modelling Seminar0 credits1SP. Tackley, T. Gerya
Abstract
Learning objective
651-3440-02LGeophysics III4 credits3GA. Jackson, M.‑A. Meier, P. Tackley
AbstractThis 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 objectiveTo 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.
ContentObservational 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.
651-4010-00LPlanetary Physics and Chemistry3 credits2GP. Tackley
AbstractThis 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 objectiveThe 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 main topics covered are: Orbital dynamics and Tides, Solar heating and Energy transport, Planetary atmospheres, Planetary surfaces, Planetary interiors, Asteroids and Meteorites, Comets, Planetary rings, Magnetic fields and Magnetospheres, The Sun and Stars, Planetary formation, Exoplanets and Exobiology
Lecture notesSlides and scripts will be posted on Moodle.
LiteratureIt 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..

Planetary Sciences, 2nd edition, by Imke de Pater & Jack J. Lissauer (hardback), Cambridge University Press, 2010.
651-4273-00LNumerical Modelling in Fortran Information 3 credits2VP. Tackley
AbstractThis course gives an introduction to programming in Fortran, and is suitable for students who have only minimal programming experience. The focus will be on Fortran 95-2018, but differences to Fortran 77 will be mentioned for those working with already-existing codes. A hands-on approach will be emphasized rather than abstract concepts.
Learning objectiveFortran is a modern programming language that is updated every few years (most recently in 2018) and 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 95-2018, but differences to Fortran 77 will be mentioned 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 notesSee http://jupiter.ethz.ch/~pjt/FORTRAN/FortranClass.html
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesTechniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesMedia and Digital Technologiesassessed
Problem-solvingassessed
651-4273-01LNumerical Modelling in Fortran (Project)
Prerequisite: 651-4273-00L Numerical Modelling in Fortran
1 credit1UP. Tackley
AbstractThis course gives an introduction to programming in Fortran, and is suitable for students who have only minimal programming experience. The focus will be on Fortran 95-2018, but differences to Fortran 77 will be mentioned for those working with already-existing codes. A hands-on approach will be emphasized rather than abstract concepts.
Learning objectiveFortran is a modern programming language that is updated every few years (most recently in 2018) and 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 95-2018, but differences to Fortran 77 will be mentioned 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.
ContentThe 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 notesSee http://jupiter.ethz.ch/~pjt/FORTRAN/FortranProject.html