Undergraduate Course: Introduction to Geophysical Fields and Waves (EASC09022)
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 09 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Earth Science |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the concepts and techniques that underpin the understanding of Geophysical Fields and Waves. The basic mathematical techniques of differential equations, fields, Fourier Transforms, Vectors and Tensors will be introduced along with direct applications to geophysical problems. The course will form a bridge between lecture material given in Maths and Physics in year 2, and the more specialist geophysical disciplines that will follow later in year 3 and 4. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, 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 | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | King's Buildings | Laboratory | | 1-11 | | 14:00 - 17:00 | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Additional information |
3 hour(s) per week for 3 week(s). 3 x one-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks of Semester 1 (Tues, Thurs and Fri mornings). 3 x 3-hour practicals, to run in weeks 4, 9, 11 |
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 and fields
- An introduction to diverse applications of quantitative geophysics
- Development of skills in analysing relevant data |
Assessment Information
1 Written exam, at the exam diet scheduled for the end of Semester 1
(75%)
2 Continuous assessment of two of the practicals (25%) |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof Ian Main
Tel: (0131 6)50 4911
Email: Ian.Main@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk |
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