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Meteorological and Hydrogeological Hazards (GEOL0066)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Earth Sciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is open to MSc Geophysical Hazards, MSc Geoscience and MSci Earth Sciences students only.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

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 听听听 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

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (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
5
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 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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