Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours

Prerequisite

MATH1050 or SA in Year 12 Maths C

Recommended prerequisite

Restricted

Minimum enrolment quota of 15 students.

Assessment methods

Assignments, final exam

Course enquiries

Sem 2; Prof. Stephen Tyson; Dr. Harald Hofmann

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

The description of natural processes is in many cases supported by measurements in the field. The obtained data helps analysing, describing, evaluating and also predicting these processes in a more realistic and illustrative way than a purely qualitative, descriptive approach. This course aims towards bridging the gap between qualitative observations and quantitative measurements. Students will learn how to interpret, analyse and present geological and more general geoscience data. The ability to assess quality of data and using data to support scientific hypothesis are emphasised during the semester.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile