Undergraduate Course: Fields and Waves (EASC09033)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Earth Science |
Other subject area |
Environmental Courses |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course introduces a common framework to address diverse problems of Earth physics based on special cases of the telegraph equation. It describes its geophysical applications to fluid dynamics, and to gravity, magnetic, electrical, electromagnetic and seismic problems.
It initially provides a concrete illustration of the general properties of waves and fields using the analogy of fluid motion.
It extends the teaching of U00545 Physics 2A: Forces, Fields and Potentials to general features of waves and fields, and diffusive propagation in continuous media.
It extends the teaching of electricity and magnetism in Physics 2A and applies them to geophysical problems including microwave remote sesning and current flow in the Earth. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 12:10 - 13:00 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Wednesday, 12:10 - 13:00, Zone: King's Buildings. JCMB RM 6201 |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | 12 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Familiarity with essential mathematical techniques.
Familiarity with concepts of classical physics applied to Earth problems.
Confidence in the conceptual framework of analysing waves of fields.
Appreciation of applying physical and mathematical techniques to diverse Earth problems. |
Assessment Information
| 1 written exam in the diet scheduled for the end of year (100%). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Roger Hipkin
Tel: (0131 6)50 4910
Email: roger.hipkin@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk |
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