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Dissertation: Quantitative Earth Observation (Diploma) (P01997)

? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : GEO-P-P01997

To conduct a literature review in Quantitative Earth Observation for thoes students who have received marks in the range 40% to 49% in their taught courses. A mark of 40% or above for the dissertation is necessary for award of Diploma.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Pass each compulsory course (of which, 40 credits). Pass overall on elective courses (of which, 40 credits). Available only to diploma candidates.

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Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the dissertation project, we expect students to be able to:
- harness their knowledge of remote sensing and image processing for research purposes
- critically assess each step of their research for validity
- explore, using critical judgement, the research literature in their topic

Assessment Information

Dissertation in form of literature review.

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Rosie Edwards
Tel : (0131 6)50 4866
Email : redwards@staffmail.ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Chris Merchant
Tel : (0131 6)50 5097
Email : Chris.Merchant@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/

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