| Unit name | Modelling Volcanic Activity |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EASCM0053 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1B (weeks 7 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Phillips |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
n/a |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
n/a |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The focus of this unit is the prediction of volcanic activity, using approaches based on the physics of volcanic processes. The overall aim is to develop an understanding of the application of the fundamental physical principles of conservation of mass momentum and energy as the basis of quantitative predictions of the dynamics of effusive and explosive volcanic activity.
The unit teaching will develop the application of conservation principles to the motion (steady and unsteady) of volcanic fluids, including explosive conduit flow, lava dome growth and degassing, and to the hazardous flows that result, including volcanic plumes and ash clouds, pyroclastic flows, lahars and lava flows. The physical basis of volcano monitoring measurements (volcano seismology, gas emissions, thermal monitoring and volcano acoustics) and the physical impacts of volcanic activity (on infrastructure, aviation and agriculture) will be studied.
The practical work will focus on using state-of-the-art prediction tools to apply the principles and interpret predictions relevant to volcanic impacts.
Students should be able to:
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 laboratory 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.
This unit is assessed by EASCM0065 Volcanic Processes, Models and Hazards.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
