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 | GEOPHYSICAL DATA MODELLING | ||
Code | ENVS386 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof RT Holme Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences R.T.Holme@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Ability to create geophysical models from data. Practical experience in inversion of mathematically linear problems, with knowledge of how to approach more general nonlinear problems. Understanding of the limitations of such models, and how they should be interpreted, with particular reference to model non-uniqueness and instability. Optimisation theory, and its application to interpretation of geophysical models. Time series analysis with non-Fourier methods. Understanding of basic statistics, confidence. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Knowledge and understanding of:a) Eigenvalue analysis and its application to data analysis b) Implications of model existence, uniqueness for interpretation. c) Basic statistics, including confidence testing, central limit theory |
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(LO2) Interpretation of statistical results and Geophysical modelling of real data sets |
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(LO3) Ability to invert a large data set to give a geophysical model |
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(LO4) Programming skills, in particular the ability to work in a unix/linux environment with shell programming. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Numeracy |
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(S3) Communication skills |
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(S4) IT skills |
Syllabus |
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One. Optimisation, including Lagrange multipliers |
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 |
36 12 |
48 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 102 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
written exam There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 2 hours | 50 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
1000 word report There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1, Week 9. | 1000 word report fro | 30 | ||||
4 problem sheets There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1, weeks 1, 3, 5, 10. | 4 problem sheet elem | 20 |
Recommended Texts |
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