Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | KEY SKILLS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DATA ANALYSIS | ||
Code | ENVS202 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof CW Hughes Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences C.W.Hughes@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To develop skills in environmental data analysis by applying the Matlab computing package to process, analyse and plot data. To develop a critical approach to the results of data analysis . |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) 1. Knowledge and Understanding At the end of the module the student should a) know how to write a program script in Matlabb) know how to process and plot ocean and climate data using Matlab |
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(LO2) 2. Intellectual Abilities At the end of the module the student should be able to: a) know how to construct problems and use problem solving skills.b) analyse and interpret signals in environmental data.c) implement programming methods used for simple models and time-series analysis |
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(LO3) 3. Subject Based Practical Skills At the end of the module the student should be able to: a) write a computer program to analyse and plot environmental datab) interpret a range of forms of plotted data |
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(LO4) 4. General Transferable Skills At the end of the module, the student should have: a) Gained ability in formulating problems and acquiring order of magnitude solutionsb) Gained computing skills and familiarity with computing methods and programmingc) Gained confidence and ability in interpreting data presented in a variety of forms |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Numeracy |
Syllabus |
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Syllabus Semester One (exact timings may vary) Rationale Week One Introduction to the course, benefits from using Matlab to solve climate,ocean and ecological problems involving large data sets Block One Computing skills using Matlab (Weeks Two to Four) An Introduction to the computing package Matlab Matlab programming (use of scripts, flow control) Matlab input and output of data Matlab plotting of data Block Two Using real-world data to develop programming skills in Matlab (Weeks Five to Eight) Writing scripts and using Matlab functions: fitting a straight line (regression) to data and correlation Use of "if" conditional statements to test data Use of loops to analyse arrays of data Simple contouring of data Simple models: finite differencing to predict the future Block Three An application to Climate data (Weeks Nine to Ten) Analysis of atmospheric car bon dioxide record for the last 50 years andcalculate the implied heating over last 50 years and Evaluate changes in ocean acidity and partitioning of carbon between theatmosphere and ocean. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
10 |
30 |
40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
VITAL Online test 1: Matlab techniques and data interpretation There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedu | Test length approxim | 30 | ||||
VITAL online test: Matlab techniques and global Carbon part 1. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedu | Test length approxim | 15 | ||||
VITAL online test: Matlab techniques and global Carbon part 2. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedu | Test length approxim | 15 | ||||
VITAL online test: Matlab techniques and data interpretation 2. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Sched | Test length approxim | 40 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |