To examine fundamentally contrasting magmatic systems and consider in each case the nature and origin of the volcanic activity;
To consider the scientific basis for anticipation of geohazards and impact of volcanism on climate;
To consider the objectives of risk mitigation strategies and their problems of implementation;
To examine the problems of dealing with uncertainties on a range of time-scales, including geological time-scales, and to review statistical methods for semi-quantitative analysis;
To consider the problems associated with volcanic risk mitigation and evaluate the role of the scientist in specific cases;
To evaluate the media handling of geohazards and climate change, from the perspectives both of quality of science, ethics and moral issues.

(L5-1) Explain key volcanological processes and concepts and critically assess their associated hazards.

(L5-2) Integrate diverse primary evidence to construct and evaluate conceptual models of volcanic processes.

(L5-3) Evaluate strategies for effective communication of scientific ideas and concepts with stakeholders, and critically assess the role of the media.

(L5-4) Plan a laboratory experiment and use basic laboratory equipment to complete an experiment which tests scientific hypotheses.

(L5-5) Demonstrate understanding of the nature, origins and possible outcomes of natural hazards and be able to evaluate risk mitigation strategies.

(L5-6) Use numerical methods for risk quantification and dealing with uncertainty.

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Personal action planning

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Following instructions/protocols/procedures

(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification

(S4) Numeracy/computational skills - Problem solving Skills

(S5) Ethical awareness

(S6) Organisational skills

Lectures, practical classes, guest seminars and independent reading guide the student to construct their own learning in a range of volcanology and geohazards topics. Module themes include:
Magmatic processes and their quantification;
Physcial properties of melts and magmas;
Geological flows, volcanic explosivity and magma-water interactions;
Lava domes;
Large volume eruptions and their potential to impact climate;
Critical analysis of media handling;
Hazards assessment and risk mitigation in a volcanic crisis; preparedness, scientific problems, communication problems and political problems;
Volcano monitoring;
Geohazards, their hazard assessments and risk mitigation strategies;
Scientific controversies and the role of the media;
Hot topics in volcanology and geohazards.

Teaching Method 1 - (e-)Lectures
Description: Presentation and discussion of scientific, societal, economic and political aspects
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Guest-seminars from researchers in volcanology and geohazards
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 3 – Laboratory work
Description: Examples include: Quantification of volcanic processes; microscope and hand specimen skills, carrying out laboratory experiments, participation in a role play exercise, discussion of popular science documentaries. Online equivalents available for those students unable to attend on campus.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 4: (Online) Q&A sessions. Tutorial style.
Description: Question and answer sessions to support student learning. Opportunity to ask about lecture and practical content.