Module Identifier EAM0310  
Module Title SKILLS IN COMPUTING & I.T. FOR EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE  
Academic Year 2003/2004  
Co-ordinator Dr John P Grattan  
Semester Semester 1  
Course delivery Seminars / Tutorials   2 x 2 hours  
  Practical   9 x 2 hour computer practicals  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Assessment project  60%
Semester Assessment design and production of web page  20%
Semester Assessment seminar presentation  20%
Supplementary Assessment any element of the coursework not satisfactory will have to be resubmitted   

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
On completion of this moduel, students will be able to


Brief description

Students will develop key skills in C&IT via two projects, which will investigate contemporary research problems in Quaternary science.

Reading Lists

Articles
Grattan, J P (1998) IT Skills Emplacement: Learning Environment and Assessment Journal of Geography in Higher Education
Grattan, J P, Brown, G H & Horgan, J (1998) Using the Internet for Learning & Teaching: Implementation, Evaluation & Skills Development Education and Training

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7