Earth Sciences

Earth Science - Relevant MIT Courses (21 courses) — click to expand
CourseTitleWhy relevant
12.001Introduction to GeologyFoundational geoscience: minerals, rock-forming processes, plate tectonics, and Earth structure.
12.002Introduction to Geophysics and Planetary SciencePhysical processes governing terrestrial planets — plate tectonics, seismology, gravity/magnetic fields, thermal structure.
12.003Introduction to Atmosphere, Ocean, and Climate DynamicsCore dynamics of atmosphere, oceans, and climate, including Earth's radiation budget and climate change.
12.004Introduction to the Global Carbon CycleChemical/biological controls on Earth's carbon cycle with climate-feedback and climate-intervention perspectives (also relevant to Carbon Management).
12.021Earth Science, Energy, and the EnvironmentEarth-system basis of natural energy resources and the environmental issues of exploiting them (also an Energy Studies Minor option).
12.031[J] / 1.018[J] / 7.30[J]Fundamentals of EcologyEarth as an integrated living system: biogeochemical cycles, global carbon cycle, climate change.
12.100Plate Tectonics and ClimateLinks solid-earth tectonic systems to long-term global climate change.
12.104Geochemistry of Natural WatersControls on the chemistry of Earth's waters and their biogeochemical cycles.
12.107Geobiology: History of Life on EarthInteraction of biology and the Earth system, including the global carbon cycle and global warming.
12.163GeomorphologyQuantitative study of surface processes and landscape evolution under climatic and tectonic forcing.
12.301Climate ScienceDetection of climate change, climate feedbacks, forcing, and climate models.
12.300[J] / 1.071[J]Global Change ScienceAtmospheric physics and climate dynamics: greenhouse gases, global warming, regional climate change.
12.306 / 12.806[J] / 10.571[J]Atmospheric Chemistry Models & ClimatePhysics and chemistry of the atmosphere, aerosols, and coupled radiation-transport-chemistry applied to climate.
12.335Experimental Atmospheric ChemistryLab/field study of the atmospheric chemistry of climate change, air pollution, and ozone depletion.
12.314[J] / 5.009[J]Ocean Chemistry Change LaboratoryMarine chemistry and how human activity is modifying Earth's climate system.
1.070A[J] / 12.320A[J]Introduction to Hydrology and Water ResourcesThe hydrologic cycle and its role in the climate system.
1.072Groundwater HydrologySubsurface flow/transport and the role of groundwater in the hydrologic cycle.
1.080[J] / 10.180[J]Chemicals in the EnvironmentEnvironmental chemistry: biogeochemical cycles, greenhouse gases, and climate change.
1.085[J] / 12.336[J]Air Pollution and Atmospheric ChemistrySources/effects of air pollution and its connections to climate change.
1.089Environmental Microbial BiogeochemistryBiogeochemical cycling and carbon storage from a microbial-physiology vantage.
5.000[J]Dimensions of GeoengineeringContributions and risks of geoengineering technologies to control climate damage (bridges Earth Science and Carbon Management).
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Energy - Relevant MIT Courses (18 courses) — click to expand
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8.21Physics of EnergyComprehensive quantitative physics of energy sources, conversion, transport, storage, and end uses (Energy Minor science foundation).
12.021Earth Science, Energy, and the EnvironmentEarth-system basis of conventional and alternative energy resources.
1.067[J] / 10.421[J] / IDS.065[J]Energy Systems for Climate Change MitigationEvaluates energy systems against climate goals using cost and carbon-intensity metrics.
1.086Physics and Engineering of Renewable Energy SystemsRenewable generation (wind, solar, hydro, ocean), the grid, and energy storage.
2.60[J]Fundamentals of Advanced Energy ConversionThermodynamics/chemistry of energy conversion and storage across fossil, nuclear, and renewable systems.
2.627Fundamentals of PhotovoltaicsFundamentals of solar photovoltaic energy conversion.
2.813Energy, Materials, and ManufacturingEnergy and materials flows in manufacturing and sustainability.
3.002Materials for Energy and SustainabilityMaterials science underpinning energy and sustainability technologies.
3.003 / 3.004Small Planet Engineering: Climate, Energy, and SustainabilityProject-based engineering focused on climate, energy, and sustainability (3.004 adds a solar-cell fabrication project).
5.372Chemistry of Renewable EnergyElectrochemistry underlying batteries, fuel cells, and electrolyzers.
6.2200Electric Energy SystemsFundamentals of electric power/energy systems.
10.27Energy Engineering Projects LaboratoryApplied energy-engineering research projects.
10.426Electrochemical Energy SystemsElectrochemical energy conversion and storage systems.
22.081[J] / 2.650[J] / 10.291[J]Introduction to Sustainable EnergyAssessment of current and future energy systems for sustainable 21st-century energy.
22.06Fission Energy SystemsEngineering design of nuclear fission power plants.
22.061Fusion EnergyScience and engineering of generating energy from controlled nuclear fusion.
22.40JFundamentals of Advanced Energy ConversionNuclear-department cross-listing of the advanced energy-conversion subject.
4.401Environmental Technologies in BuildingsAssessing the energy efficiency of buildings (Energy Minor elective).
Carbon Management - Relevant MIT Courses (10 courses) — click to expand
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1.076Carbon ManagementDedicated subject on the carbon cycle and climate solutions — managing/offsetting emissions via nature-based solutions and technology; assesses carbon-dioxide-removal practices.
1.C03[J] / IDS.C03[J]Computational Methods for Engineering Sustainable SystemsComputational/systems tools for sustainability including energy-system decarbonization.
12.004Introduction to the Global Carbon CycleCarbon-cycle mechanisms and perspectives for climate interventions.
1.845Introduction to the Terrestrial Carbon Cycle and Ecosystem EcologyTerrestrial carbon-cycle science relevant to nature-based carbon management.
5.000[J]Dimensions of GeoengineeringGeoengineering options including CO2 removal from the atmosphere, weighed against emissions reduction and adaptation.
22.082[J] / 21A.408[J]Anthro-Engineering: Decarbonization at the Million-Person ScaleInterdisciplinary decarbonization at large human scale.
22.90Anthro-Engineering: Decarbonization at the Million-Person Scale (pairing)Decarbonization-focused subject in Nuclear; verify current number/offering with the department.
2.812Solving for Carbon Neutrality at MITApplied project subject on achieving carbon neutrality (Energy Minor elective).
22.081[J]Introduction to Sustainable EnergyIncludes fossil-fuel emissions and CO2 within a quantitative energy-system framework.
1.067[J] / 10.421[J] / IDS.065[J]Energy Systems for Climate Change MitigationLevers for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions from energy systems.

Policy

Policy - Relevant MIT Courses (18 courses) — click to expand
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11.002[J] / 17.30[J]Making Public PolicyFoundations of how public policy (including environmental policy) is made.
17.393[J] / 1.811[J]Environmental Law, Policy, and Economics: Pollution Prevention and ControlFederal/state regulation of pollution, greenhouse gases, and toxic chemicals as economic/legal problems.
17.395[J] / STS.081[J]Innovation Systems for Science, Technology, Energy, ManufacturingInnovation-systems policy with case studies including energy.
17.399[J] / 14.47 / 15.2191 / 11.167Global Energy: Politics, Markets, and PolicyHow politics and economics shape energy technologies, markets, and governance.
11.165[J]Urban Energy Systems and PolicyWhat cities and users can do to cut energy use and carbon emissions.
11.162Politics of Energy and the EnvironmentPolitical dynamics of energy and environmental decision-making.
11.168Environmental Policy and PlanningEnvironmental policy and planning (verify exact current number/title with DUSP).
11.169[J] / 11.269Global Climate Policy and SustainabilitySustainability lens on economic growth, environmental preservation, and equity; students develop climate-policy recommendations.
11.170Cities and Climate Change: Mitigation and AdaptationCity-level climate adaptation and mitigation across infrastructure, energy, food, and water.
11.601Introduction to Environmental Policy and PlanningGraduate gateway to environmental policy/planning.
11.373[J] / 12.885[J]Science, Politics, and Environmental PolicyHow science and engineering enter (and compete within) the environmental policy process.
1.103[J] / 11.173[J]Infrastructure Design for Climate ChangeTechnical mitigation of climate-related natural hazards within regional socio-political-economic constraints.
22.04[J] / STS.084[J]Social Problems of Nuclear EnergySocial/policy challenges of nuclear power, including its role in mitigating climate change.
5.811[J]United States Energy Policy: Lessons Learned for the FutureU.S. energy-policy analysis (Energy Minor elective).
STS.032Energy, Environment, and SocietySocial-science perspectives on energy and environment.
21A.404Living Through Climate ChangeAnthropological perspectives on lived experience of climate change.
21H.187US Environmental Governance: from National Parks to the Green New DealHistory of U.S. environmental governance and policy.
21A.408[J] / 22.082[J]Anthro-Engineering: Decarbonization at the Million-Person ScaleAnthropology-engineering collaboration on decarbonization policy at scale.

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Economics - Relevant MIT Courses (7 courses) — click to expand
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14.42Environmental Policy and EconomicsMarket failure, valuing environmental quality, regulation, and policy design, including the economics of climate change.
14.43[J] / 15.0201[J]Economics of Energy, Innovation, and SustainabilityEconomics of energy markets, innovation, and sustainability.
14.44[J] / 15.037[J]Energy Economics and PolicyBusiness and public-policy issues across energy markets and linked environmental markets; taught by CEEPR director Christopher Knittel.
14.45[J] / 15.0161[J]Climate and Energy in the Global EconomyChallenges, opportunities, and policy responses to the global climate/energy crises.
14.01Principles of MicroeconomicsMicroeconomic foundations prerequisite to all energy/environmental economics subjects.
15.0111Economic Analysis for Business DecisionsMicroeconomics for managerial decisions (Energy Minor economics-foundation alternative).
1.811[J] / 17.393[J]Environmental Law, Policy, and Economics: Pollution Prevention and ControlTreats pollution and climate change as economic problems and market failures.
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