Unit name | Volcanic Hazards: Observation, Modelling and Geographical Information Systems |
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Unit code | EASCM0046 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1B (weeks 7 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Matthew Watson |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Successful completion of years 1, 2 and 3 of either an Environmental Geoscience or a Geology MSci degree programme at Bristol, or equivalent from another University - MSc students should contact the unit director. |
Co-requisites |
n/a |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This course is designed for those who have an interest in the observation, modelling and mapping of volcanic hazards. The course has five distinct parts:
(1) the underpinning principles of remote sensing, mapping and data handling
(2) GIS and its applications to understanding and communication hazard
(3) observing volcanic hazards
(4) modelling volcanic hazards
(5) risk, statistics and expert elicitation
On successful completion you will be able to:
Lectures and practicals
This unit constitutes 10 credit points and 100 marks to the end-of year results. Assessment will be by independent coursework (50%) based on one submission of a hazard map and briefing document, and a 2 hour closed exam (50%).