EA5640 - Advanced Marine Geoscience Technologies and Applications

This subject applies state-of-the art technologies to investigate coastal and marine processes and environments. It exposes students with a background in coastal and marine geomorphology and/or geology to state-of -the art methodologies, techniques and technologies. Content may include: seabed mapping and visualisation using sonar; advanced sediment analysis; measurement and analysis of waves and currents; research vessel operation; deep water data and sample collection.

Learning Outcomes

• Familiarity with current technologies in marine geoscience, and of the application of those technologies to marine geoscience research;
• Technical competency to collect, process and analyse data using a variety of instrumentation and analysis techniques.

Subject Assessment

• essays (30%)
• assignments (30%)
• take-home exam (40%).

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