This Master?s course provides a cross-disciplinary training in the scientific basis of GIS, Satellite Remote Sensing and Earth System Modelling together with aspects of climate change. The course places particular emphasis on the technical aspects of GIS and Earth observation together with the scientific basis of past, present and future global and regional environmental and climatic change. It combines the international research strengths of staff within the departments of Biosciences and Geography in the College of Science in the above subjects, with optional modules that include marine and ecosystem biology, sustainability. Together these provide the course with genuinely unique characteristics. The breadth of the course means the dissertation component can range from applied to pure science and students will be encouraged to seek industrial links under the guidance of the dissertation supervisor. The focus of the programme is on: - understanding the fundamental elements of the global climate system (past and present) and the science underpinning the study of climate change, as well recognising the strengths and limitations of proxies and models that are used to describe palaeoclimate and predict future climate - quantitative methods such as Satellite Earth Observation, GIS and modelling, which are being employed to detect, measure and understand changes in the Earth system in response to climate change Compulsory modules cover: GIS Satellite Remote Sensing Modelling Earth Systems and Climate Change, which involve scientific and analytical techniques including laboratory, field, Earth Observation and computer skills recent and future climatic and environmental change as well as providing a sound understanding of the basis and limitations of current climate assessments. Students will also be provided with the opportunity to develop their ability to communicate complex scientific arguments to broad audiences. Optional modules allow the course to be tailored to environmental dynamics, environmental management and sustainability. Graduates from this course will develop hands-on technical knowledge in GIS and Remote Sensing together with a broad knowledge of the current scientific issues underpinning climate change, and the practical problem solving, ICT, and communication skills required for a successful career in either industry or regulating bodies. It is envisaged that graduates from the course will enter careers in utilities, county councils, the environmental service industry or regulating bodies, or indeed be well prepared for a future career in academia.
This Master?s course provides a cross-disciplinary training in the scientific basis of GIS, Satellite Remote Sensing and Earth System Modelling together with aspects of climate change. The course places particular emphasis on the technical aspects of GIS and Earth observation together with the scientific basis of past, present and future global and regional environmental and climatic change. It combines the international research strengths of staff within the departments of Biosciences and...
