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Quantitative Skills in Earth System Science

When you'll study it

Semester 2

CATS points

ECTS points

7.5

Level

Level 5

Module lead

Richard Stockey

Academic year

2028-29

Module overview

Quantitative skills are a key component of the modern Ocean and Earth Scientist's toolkit. This module will explore key topics in numeracy, statistical, programming and artificial intelligence to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to engage with cutting edge computational research across a range of fields relevant to the Ocean and Earth Sciences.

Linked modules

SOES1017

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Formal Lecture and Discussion Sessions: ~12 x 2-hour lecture and discussion sessions. Practical Sessions: ~12 x 2-hour practical sessions.

Study time
Type	Hours
Practical classes and workshops	24
Lecture	24
Independent Study	102
Total study time	150

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Exam	50%
Analysis and report	50%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External