MRes Marine Geology and Geophysics
Master
In Southampton
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Southampton
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Start date
September
Introducing your course
This is the course page for MRes Marine Geology and Geophysics at Southampton. Find out everything about Marine Geology and Geophysics and what studying here involves.
In this course page we explain a range of key information about the course. This includes typical entry requirements, modules you can take and how assessment works. We also suggest career opportunities open to you as a University of Southampton graduate of MRes Marine Geology and Geophysics.
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Subjects
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- Geology
- Geophysics
Course programme
Year 1
All students complete a common introductory module, Contemporary topics in ocean and earth science. You also take a mix of further introductory and speclalist modules in Semester 1, making a total of four. In Semester 2 you take a further specalist module. The choice of modules depends on your background and chosen pathway. You will also be working on your research projects through the year.
Semester One
Semester 1 modules are delivered in a 'long thin' format. They usually comprise 2 lectures and 1 practical per week over a 10-12 week period.
CompulsorySOES6001Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Contemporary Topics
SOES6042Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
MRes Research Project
OptionalSOES3014Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Coastal Sediment Dynamics
SOES6004Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Applied and Marine Geophysics
SOES6014Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Introduction to Physical Oceanography
SOES6015Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Introduction to Chemical Oceanography
SOES6016Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Introduction to Marine Geology
SOES6022Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Microfossils, Environment and Time
SOES6025Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Computational Data Analysis for Geophysicists and Ocean Scientists
SOES6037Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Geodynamics and Solid Earth Geophysics
SOES6059Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Basin Analysis
Semester Two
Semester 2 modules are delivered in a 'short fat' format. They usually comprise 2 or 3 lectures and 1 practical per day, condensed into a 3 week period.
CompulsorySOES6042Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
MRes Research Project
OptionalSOES6011Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Modelling Coastal Processes
SOES6024Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Seafloor Exploration and Surveying 2
SOES6047Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Global Climate Cycles
SOES6064Credit[?] Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Imperial Barrel Award
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MRes Marine Geology and Geophysics