EPS 519a, Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Earth Materials  Shun-ichiro Karato

Basic principles that control the physical and chemical properties of Earth materials. Equation of state, phase transformations, chemical reactions, elastic properties, diffusion, kinetics of reaction, and mass/energy transport.
TTh 1pm-2:15pm

EPS 525a, Vertebrate Paleontology  Jacques Gauthier

Phylogeny and evolution of the major clades of vertebrates from Cambrian to Recent, as inferred mainly from the fossilized remains of the musculoskeletal system (cranial, axial, and appendicular skeletons). Special attention given to the evolution of vertebrate feeding, locomotor, and sensory systems.
TTh 2:30pm-3:45pm

EPS 529a, Introduction to Geodynamics  Jun Korenaga

This introductory course starts with the basics of continuum mechanics and covers a range of topics in geodynamics and relevant fields including the structure and dynamics of lithosphere, thermal convection and magmatism, Rayleigh-Taylor instability and plume dynamics, geoid and dynamic topography, and the thermal history of the core and geodynamo.
MWF 10:30am-11:20am

EPS 530a, Natural History of Reptiles and Amphibians  Bhart-Anjan Bhullar

A survey of the phylogeny, biogeography, and natural history of living reptiles and amphibians, with consideration of the fossil record. Emphasis on broad-scale evolutionary patterns, environmental interactions, and behavior. Open to undergraduates with permission from instructor. Incorporates specimens from the Yale Peabody Museum. No prerequisites, although introductory college-level biology is recommended.
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EPS 535a, Physical Oceanography  Alexey Fedorov

An introduction to ocean dynamics and physical processes controlling the large-scale ocean circulation, ocean stratification, the Gulf Stream, wind-driven waves, tides, tsunamis, coastal upwelling, and other oceanic phenomena. Equations of motion. Modern observational, theoretical, and numerous other techniques used to study the ocean. The ocean role in climate and global climate change.
TTh 11:35am-12:50pm

EPS 538a / ASTR 520a, Computational Methods in Astrophysics and Geophysics  Paolo Coppi

The analytic and numerical/computational tools necessary for effective research in astronomy, geophysics, and related disciplines. Topics include numerical solutions to differential equations, spectral methods, and Monte Carlo simulations. Applications are made to common astrophysical and geophysical problems including fluids and N-body simulations.
MW 2:30pm-3:45pm

EPS 620a, Essentials of Earth and Planetary Sciences  Jun Korenaga

EPS faculty take turns to teach what they think everyone in the EPS department should know about their own field (geophysics, geology, geochemistry, atmospheric, ocean, climate dynamics, and paleontology). 
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EPS 659a, Data Analysis in Earth and Environmental Sciences  Jeffrey Park

Introductory course in geoscience data analysis and time series methods, with emphasis on multiple-taper time series techniques. Examples drawn from seismological, paleoclimate, and historical climate data. Weekly computer assignments. Python proficiency helpful.
MWF 9:25am-10:15am

EPS 703a / E&EB 930a, Seminar in Systematics  Jacques Gauthier

Topics and class time are chosen by the participants, and have included reading books and/or a series of papers on particular topics (e.g., homology; morphological phylogenetics; evolution of egg colors and exposed nesting in dinosaurs/birds; origin of snake ecology; conflicts between morphology and molecules; role of fossils in phylogenetic inference).
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EPS 710a, Ethical Conduct and Scientific Research  Staff

This seminar is required of all graduate students and must be completed within the first year. Postdoctoral associates supported by NSF funding are also required to take this course. Topics include: how to do science; how to treat data correctly (data management); mistakes and negligence; research misconduct; responding to suspected violation of standards; sharing of research results; the peer-review process; collaboration; authorship and the allocation of credit; conflict of interest; cultivating a respectful, inclusive, harassment-free scientific workplace; and science and society. This course is in addition to the online ethics module, The Yale Guide to Professional Ethics, that must be completed by all GSAS students within the first term of study, regardless of source of financial support.  0 Course cr
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EPS 721a, Topics in Geobiology  Lidya Tarhan and Jordan Wostbrock

In this course, students explore recent papers and discuss emerging ideas concerning life-environment interactions through Earth’s history, with a particular focus on integrating paleontological, sedimentological, and geochemical records.
W 9am-12pm

EPS 790a, Colloquium in Earth and Planetary Sciences  Staff

This course focuses on discussion of emerging research across the Earth and planetary sciences.  ½ Course cr
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EPS 830a, Earth’s Past Climates  Alan Rooney

This seminar focuses on advanced topics in climate science from a geochemical perspective. We cover intervals from Deep Time to the Anthropocene. Meetings are for two hours, once a week, and are organized around readings from the primary research literature. Undergraduates require permission from the instructor. Enrollment limited to twelve.
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