Undergraduate Course: Introduction to Geophysical Fields and Waves (EASC09022)
Course Outline
| School | School of Geosciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | 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. |
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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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
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Additional Class Delivery 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 |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Ian Main
Tel: (0131 6)50 4911
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Course secretary | Miss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
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