Last modified: 18 Mar 2020 09:59
Volcanology is the study of the physical processes that drive volcanic eruptions, and the products of those eruptions, in relationship to both present-day eruptions and the signatures of those preserved in geological record. Present-day volcanism is a major natural hazard that can cause catastrophic effects on the environment and humankind. Understanding of the physical processes which lead to volcanic eruptions and the dispersion of the products of volcanism are the key to monitoring, mitigation and management of volcanic hazards globally. This course will build on basic geological and geographical principles and knowledge to provide a detailed insight into recent developments in our understanding of volcanism on Earth. Geophysical and other remote sensing methods of volcano monitoring will form an integral part of the course. The mitigation and management of volcanic hazards requires communication between scientists and the general public who are at risk, and consequently emphasis will be placed on providing technical and non-technical reports to guide the population at large.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will address:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 16,17 | Feedback Weeks | 17,18 | |
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Assessment will require students to produce presentations in groups. Presentation will be given to the rest of the class and peer-assesed as well as staff-assessed. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 12 | Feedback Weeks | 14 | |
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Assessment will require a report on volcano monitoriing. This will be uploaded to MyAberdeen and marked on-line. Feedback via pdf editor in MyAberdeen. Group feedback to the entire class at a lecture following the individual feedback. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 16,17 | Feedback Weeks | 19,20 | |
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Assessment will require production of a factsheet on a volcanoo or volcnaoic phenomenom for distribution to the general public. This will be uploaded to MyAberdeen and marked on-line. Feedback via pdf editor in MyAberdeen. Group feedback to the entire class at a lecture following the individual feedback. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 9 | Feedback Weeks | 11 | |
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Assessment will require a report on volcano monitoriing. This will be uploaded to MyAberdeen and marked on-line. Feedback via pdf editor in MyAberdeen. Group feedback to the entire class at a lecture following the individual feedback. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Factual | Create | An ability to produce a technical reports suitable for use by educated and enlighted non-specialists |
| Factual | Analyse | Use of numerical data to produce models for lava behaviour and to produce graphical output for analysis. |
| Factual | Understand | Interpretation of data from remote sensing devices to monitor active volcanoes |
| Procedural | Create | Ability to present complex information to the general public. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Being able and prepared to make critical comments on others work |
| Factual | Remember | Understanding the physical processes controlling volcanic eruptions and their products |
| Factual | Understand | An understanding of modern geophysical methods used in remote sensing of volcanoes |
| Conceptual | Analyse | The ability to use numerical models to make predictions about severity of eruptions |
| Procedural | Create | Students will be able to contribute to group activities including presentations |
| Reflection | Apply | Be able to critically appraise the validity of numerical models in the solution of real-world problems |
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