Unit name | Computing for Earth Scientists |
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Unit code | EASC10007 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Byrne |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit presents an overview of the use of computing in modern geosciences. It covers aspects of understanding modern computers, presentation and communication, data storage, visualisation and analysis, and an introduction to programming. The practical uses of these in a Geoscience context will be emphasised. MATLAB will be used for the implementation of practicals in the course.
Students will be equipped with a familiarity with computers early on. They will have an appreciation of the tools available (and appropriate) to solve specific problems relating to communication, data analysis and presentation. This will support practicals and projects in other units in subsequent years. They will be familiar with MATLAB, which provides a flexible environment for future work.
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Students who either begin or continue their studies in an online mode may be required to complete practical work, or alternative activities in person, either during the academic year 2020/21 or subsequently, in order to meet the intended learning outcomes for the unit, prepare them for subsequent units or to satisfy accreditation requirements.
Recommended: MATLAB: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving (4th edition, 2016), Attaway, S., Elsevier. Paperback ISBN: 9780128045251, eBook ISBN: 9780128045411
Further reading: A variety of online resources will be made available through Blackboard.