Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Earth Sciences
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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This module is open to MSc Geophysical Hazards, MSc Geoscience and MSci Earth Sciences students only.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
This course will provide students with a fundamental understanding of the processes that transform precipitation events into hazards that can threaten infrastructure and livelihoods. The primary topics are related to slope stability and flooding river systems. To achieve this, students will learn about atmospheric instability, mass wasting events, water budgets, and overland flow dynamics, including through the design and application of simple models.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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5
- Module leader
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Dr Byron Adams
- Who to contact for more information
- byron.adams@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
20
- Module leader
-
Dr Byron Adams
- Who to contact for more information
- byron.adams@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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