School of Geosciences - University of Aberdeen courses

...Archaeological Practice Archaeological Science Archaeological Fieldwork Portfolio Archaeological Research Project Part 1 The Archaeological Workplace...

...including overseas field trips to locations such the Alps , Portugal , Russia and the western USA . Honours students complete a dissertation...

...such as sustainable development, transport and the protection of the environment. Programme Structure & Content First and Second Year The first two years...

...economics, law, government, design and environmental science. As well as studying spatial planning and surveying there is the opportunity for taking courses...

...of coursework and examinations. Second Year (Level 2) Here you will study courses covering the role of the state in the use and management of...

...presentations and a written examination...

...some option courses run in alternating years. At the end of third year intending Honours students undertake a dissertation supervised by an academic panel...

...All courses are supported by various on-line resources. Workshops on advanced research techniques and one-on-one discussions with staff help students...

...for which they are studying. Teaching & Assessment Courses are taught by a combination of lectures, practical and field work tailored to the subject matter...

...Promotes the integrated study and application of the geospatial technologies through theory and practice, combining core techniques, practical skills and environmental applications...

...to Database Systems Fundamentals of Image Acquisition, Analysis, and Processing Fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and Spatial Analysis...

...A variety of teaching and assessment methods are used. All courses involve lectures, tutorials, seminars and project work although the relative balance...

...and learning situations and types of assessment that meet the needs of employers and prescribed academic standards. Each course will have reading lists...

...seminars and project work, although the relevant balance varies as you progress through the programme. The Programme includes a week-long residential field...

...As you progress greater emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge and skills, project work increases and examinations are fewer. Teaching Highly...

...project work increases and examinations are fewer. Teaching Highly qualified and motivated staff, including those with considerable practical experience teach on the programme...

...An optional English Land Law course is included for students who may wish to work in England and Wales . Assessment Assessment methods include in-course essays...

...Develop the knowledge needed to communicate with and work alongside specialists in the other engineering and scientific disciplines involved in hydrocarbon...

...skills and qualifications. Syllabus The MSc encompasses modules in the latest science and technology in geology, geophysics and engineering...