EPS 99r Senior Thesis Tutorial, annual full year course.
New in 2009, EPS 99r includes a Senior Thesis Workshop, which will provide tutorials on the essential skills that are needed for a successful senior thesis.
EPS 290 Scientific Communication, offered Fall 2009.
This course teaches students how to communicate scientific concepts effectively. A research project (of
any size) is not complete until you have effectively conveyed the results, your interpretation, and the
relevance to your target audience. Students will focus on oral and written communication in preparation for their qualifying examination, short technical (e.g., conference) presentations, general audience presentations, and writing journal
papers. Topics include: understanding the audience, content structure and organization, use of
visualizations, delivery, learning to write well, and differences between oral, written and poster
presentations. EPS 121
Terrestrial Planets, given alternate years, offered Spring 2010
The physical and chemical processes that influence the initial condition, evolution, and current state of terrestrial planets, focusing on the comparative evolution of Venus, Earth, Mars, and large moons. Topics include: planet formation, evolution of atmospheres, interior composition and equations of state, core formation, differentiation, thermal evolution, and major surface modification processes. EPS 250
Topics in Planetary Sciences, given in alternate years, next offered 2010-2011.
Research seminar on current problems in planetary sciences. Topics: impact processes, planetary surface processes, planet formation, and subjects related to current spacecraft missions.
Catalog Number: 7120
Catalog Number: 6610
Note: Recommended for EPS graduate students in their 1st or 2nd year.
Catalog Number: 8577
Prerequisite: Physics 11a, b, or permission of instructor.
Catalog Number: 1225
Note: Offered alternate years or upon announcement.