Undergraduate Course: Frontiers in Geophysics (EASC10070)
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 10 (Year 4 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 |
This course will engage students with the cutting edge of research into geophysics. Topics of current research interest will be chosen, which will vary from year to year. Students will be set to read the best papers in these fields and to discuss the issues involved in the research in round-table sessions coordinated by the Course Organiser. Underlying issues about research methodology and the development and evolution of a scientific paradigm will be addressed. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
3rd Year Geophysics or
3rd Year Geophysics & Meteorology
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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 Block 5 (sem 2), Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Tutorial | | 1-6 | | | 13:10 - 13:50 | | | | King's Buildings | Tutorial | | 1-6 | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Wednesday, 12:10 - 13:00, Zone: King's Buildings. 12-12pm Wednesday 12 January Darwin Building LT 712 |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. To have detailed knowledge of key areas of cutting edge research in geophysics
2. To understand how research methodology develops and evolves
3. To be able to discuss how science moves from one type of world view, or model of an operational systems, to another, giving examples for the coursework
4. To be able to critically identify and synthesise complicated and forming ideas presented via academic, peer reviewed journals
5. To make formal presentations on a research topic to an informed audience in an appropriate fashion. |
Assessment Information
| Assessment will be by posters, presented by the student on the research topic of their choice. A session on designing and producing academic posters will be given. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Martin Siegert
Tel:
Email: m.j.siegert@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk |
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