The flow of energy and transfer of carbon throughout our oceans is heavily mediated by biogeochemical cycling. This course will explore the interconnected chemical and biological cycles within our global ocean and how climate and anthropogenic perturbations may change these cycles in the future. Fundamental topics such as carbon cycling, nutrient supply and distribution, ocean productivity, iron and other micronutrient limitation, polar processes, sediment-water interactions, and more will be explored through scientific literature review. Papers will be assigned each week covering our seminal understanding of each topic as well as new advances in the field.
All matriculated graduate students are required to attend the seminar as long as they are in residence. No degree credit is granted. The seminar is the principal medium of communication among those with biomedical engineering interests within the University. Guest speakers from other institutions, Columbia faculty, and students within the Department who are advanced in their studies frequently offer sessions.
MA Film & Media Studies students register for this class to receive academic credit for their thesis work.
This course will focus on topics in political philosophy.
A candidate for the Eng.Sc.D. degree in biomedical engineering must register for 12 points of doctoral research instruction. Registration may not be used to satisfy the minimum residence requirement for the degree.
A candidate for the Eng.Sc.D. degree in mineral engineering must register for 12 points of doctoral research instruction. Registration in EAEE E9800 may not be used to satisfy the minimum residence requirement for the degree.
A candidate for the Eng.Sc.D. degree in electrical engineering must register for 12 points of doctoral research instruction. Registration in ELEN E9800 may not be used to satisfy the minimum residence requirement for the degree.
Internship for Film Research Arts Students Only
In the term following the passing of comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidates must register for a total of 6 points of instruction. Supervision and consultation are provided by the faculty to doctoral candidates in the courses of their selection of the dissertation topic, carrying out the prescribed research, and writing the dissertation. Library privileges are included.
Interenship for MFA Writing Research Arts Students
Prerequisites: graduate standing. Students register in this course while preparing their M.Phil. examinations and prospectus--usually in the fall and spring of their third year.