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Undergraduate Course: Measurement Techniques in Geophysics (EASC09024)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaEarth Science Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionModules will include:

Introduction to Measurement Techniques;
Rock Physics I - Density;
Rock Physics II - the thermal diffusivity of a rock core; Rock Physics III - seismic velocities.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Introduction to Geophysics (EASC08008) AND Mathematical Methods 4 (Phys Sci) (MATH08018) AND Applicable Mathematics 4 (Phys Sci) (MATH08017) AND Physics 2A (PHYS08022)
Co-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students also take Computational Methods in Geophysics (EASC09016)
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 14:00 - 17:00
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 12:10 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Monday, 12:10 - 13:00, Zone: King's Buildings. JCMB Lab 6201
Additional information There will be laboratory work in unscheduled hours.
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
You should:
1. Be knowledge of the range of measurement techniques employed in geophysics under the following general headings: Gravimetry and statistical data analysis, rock density, thermal diffusivity of a rock core, seismic velocities, satellite remote sensing and height measurement.
2. Be skilled at using statistical and numerical models, graphical interpretation and computing modelling
3. Gain experience and understanding of the design and process of physical measurement in a geophysical context
4. Be able to relate laboratory rock properties to bulk quantities met in geophysics
5. Be able to appreciate the principles of modern satellite-based observing platforms
6. Improve your ability to write scientific reports and extended abstracts in a professional fashion
7. Be skilled at collating information from the literature and the web
Assessment Information
The student prepares five written 'Scientific Reports' - four on laboratory work and one based on a literature review. Some or all of these reports will be the basis of the course assessment. There will be no written examinations.
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
KeywordsMeas_Tech
Contacts
Course organiserDr Jennifer Tait
Tel:
Email: Jenny.Tait@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk
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