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EG3246

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:14:30 +0100

Spatial Science & Health

This unit is designed to cover the geography of health and disease. It covers epidemiology and health issues

LECTURES:

Details of each lecture are provided below:

Lecture 1: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint File

Lecture 2: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint File

Lecture 3: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint File

Lecture 4: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint File

Lecture 5: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint File

Lecture 6: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint File

Lecture 7: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint File

Lecture 8: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint File

Lecture 9: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint File

PRACTICALS (Click to download/open):

Literature Searching Practical

Examining Epidemic Patterns Practical

Data Analysis & Summary Practical

MATERIAL FROM Graham Smith:

Will become available from Gaia server (J: drive) unit folder in E409

ASSIGNMENTS:

Assignment (PDF format) is available by clicking >HERE<

The examination is worth 50% of the unit total (the Term 2 assignment is also worth 50% of the unit).

SUPPORT DOCUMENTS:

There is a unit Reader document to accompany this unit:

Click >HERE< to download/open the Reader document (PDF format)

**NEW**: Material for EG3244 (Development Geographies)

AIDS Lecture: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint File

Climate Change & Vulnerability: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint File

Old Unit Material

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:14:30 +0100

EG1106: GI, a primer

This unit is designed to cover the basic concepts of geography, GIScience, GIS, spatial technology and technologies.

LECTURES (selected):

Communicating with cartography
Introduction to Remote Sensing
Concepts of Space & Time
Field & Survey data collection
GI and Weather
GI and Space Exploration
Basic Spatial Statistics
GI and Warfare/Intelligence
GI and Health
Maps & Representation

EG3137: Impacts & Models of Climate Change

This unit is intended to cover advanced climate components, climate change and climate modelling topics.

LECTURES (selected):

Lecture 1: Introduction
Lecture 2: Natural Vs Anthropogenic
Lecture 3: A basic modelling primer
Lecture 4: Statistical Forecasting part 1
Lecture 5: Dynamical Forecasting part 1
Lecture 6: Dynamical Forecasting part 2
Lecture 7: Model Assimilation
Lecture 8: Climate Model Evaluation
Lecture 9: Chaos Theory
Lecture 10: Impact: Extreme Weather

EG2234

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:14:30 +0100

Earth Observation

This unit is designed to cover the theory and practice of remote sensing.

LECTURES:

Details of each lecture are provided below:

Term 1

Lecture 1: Introduction to RS: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint file

Lecture 2: The Electromagnetic Spectrum: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint file

Lecture 3: Interactions: Atmosphere: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint file

Lecture 4: Interactions: Land: Click >HERE< to download PowerPoint file

Term 2

TO BE PROVIDE AFTER CHRISTMAS

MATERIAL FROM GRAHAM SMITH (2008 Versions):

Available from Gaia server (J: drive) unit folder in E409

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SUPPORT MATERIAL:

Click >HERE< to download Unit Reading List (Word DOC format)

Click >HERE< to download Google Earth .KMZ file of satellites

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ASSIGNMENT:

During the first term leading up to Christmas you have a number of literature seminars and laboratory seminars (all held in E409). The unit has a single assignment worth 50% of the unit total.

Click >HERE< to download assignment sheet (PDF format)

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Spring Term Revision Sessions:

During the Spring term there will be revision sessions held towards the end to provide help and assistance for examination preparations.

PRACTICALS:

There will be no practicals during the second term. Practicals leading up to Christmas count directly towards your Assignment 1 mark (worth 50% of the unit mark).

Introduction To Idrisi (Word Document)

Advanced Idrisi Practical (PDF Document)

EG1204

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:14:30 +0100

Earth Systems: An Introduction

There are SEVEN lectures which I teach for this unit. All seven deal with aspects of METEOROLOGY and CLIMATE CHANGE.

Please contact the other EG1204 tutors for material and questions relating to THEIR contributions.

Details of distilled lecture notes (PowerPoint format) are provided below:

Lecture 1: Click >HERE< Introduction, astronomy and atmosphere/oceans
Lecture 2: Click >HERE< Energy, radiation and temperature
Lecture 3: Click >HERE< Evaporation & humidity
Lecture 4: Click >HERE< Fog & cloud formation
Lecture 5: Click >HERE< Atmospheric instability
Lecture 6: Click >HERE< The oceans and winds
Lecture 7: Click >HERE< Climate and weather prediction

Lecture 8: Click >HERE< Dr Jonathan Lageard's Weather Lecture

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In addition, there is an assignment (Assignment 2) associated with this part of the unit - as well as a field data collection exercise.

Click >HERE< to download/open 2009 Assignment 2 cover sheet

Click >HERE< to download/open 2009 Poster Marking Scheme (PDF)

All Saints Park Support Material
Click >HERE< to download/open the All Saints Park Field Briefing Document

Click >HERE< to download/open the group anonymous disclosure form

Click >HERE< to download/open the group list (group member names and time-slots)

Click >HERE< to download/open an Excel data worksheet
Click >HERE< to download/open an RH lookup table (Word file)
Click >HERE< to download/open a Meteorological Instrument Manual (PDF file)

TIMES (TBC):

Click >HERE< to download/open the group list with group times