Undergraduate Course: Measurement Techniques in Geophysics (EASC09024)
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 | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course provides an introduction to measurement techniques as applied in geophysics. Students follow a prescribed programme of numerical and physical experiments, carried out independently at times to suit the student. Three physical experiments aim to determine the physical properties of Earth materials in the laboratory (Density, Thermal diffusivity, Seismic velocities) and two numerical experiments are completed to model Earth structure at the field scale (Gravimetry and statistical data analysis and Satellite remote sensing and height measurement). |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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 |
| Keywords | Meas_Tech |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Ian Main
Tel: (0131 6)50 4911
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Katie Galbraith
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: |
|
|
University Homepage