I am the Course Director for the suite of Geophysics Degrees available at the University of East Anglia. In addition, I teach on a variety of modules throughout the undergraduate programme.
ENV-5004B Applied Geophysics
What lies beneath our feet? This module addresses this question by exploring how wavefields and potential fields are used in geophysics to image the subsurface on scales of metres to kilometres. The basic theory, data acquisition and interpretation methods of seismic, electrical, gravity and magnetic surveys are studied. A wide range of applications is covered including archaeological geophysics, energy resources and geohazards. This module is highly valued by employers in industry; guest industrial lecturers will cover the current 'state-of-the-art' applications in real world situations. Students doing this module are normally expected to have a good mathematical ability, notably in calculus and algebra before taking this module (ENV-4002Y Mathematics for Scientists A or equivalent).
ENV-5005K Applied Geophysics with field course
The fieldcourse provides "hands-on" experience of the various techniques and applications, adding on valuable practical skills. This module is highly valued by employers in industry; guest industrial lecturers will cover the current 'state-of-the-art' applications in real world situations.
ENV-4004Y Research and Field Skills
This module year long module introduces a range of transferable skills, tools and data resources that are widely used in research across the Environmental Sciences. The aim is to provide a broad understanding of the research process by undertaking different activities that involve i) formulating research questions, ii) collecting data using appropriate sources and techniques, iii) collating and evaluating information and iv) presenting results. The module will include the use of digital mapping technologies (such as geographical information systems GIS) and a 6 day residential field course held during the Easter Break.
ENV-6001B Geophysical Hazards
Geophysical hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and landslides have significant environmental and societal impacts. This module focuses on the physical basis and analysis of each hazard, their global range of occurrence and their local and global impact. The module addresses matters such as hazard monitoring, modelling and assessment. The module considers approaches towards risk mitigation and the reduction of vulnerability (individual and societal), with an emphasis on their practical implementation. Scenarios and probabilities of mega-disasters are also investigated. All the teaching faculty involved have practical experience of supplying professional advice on these hazards (and related risks) in addition to their own research involvement. A basic knowledge of physical science and of mathematics is assumed e.g. use of logs, exponentials, powers, cosines, rearrangement of equations.
ESCI 203 Earth Structures and Deformation
An introduction to the fields of structural geology, tectonics and solid earth geophysics with the goal of describing the structure of the Earth and the mechanisms by which it deforms. The laboratory component emphasises modern field-based methods of collecting, processing, and analysing geological and geophysical data.
ESCI 302 Tectonics and Structural Geology
This course covers deformation of the earth at all scales, including plate tectonics and the structural geology. The laboratory part of the course emphasises practical methods of tectonic and structural analysis and interpretation based on outcrop, microscopic, and geophysical data sets. It includes two all-day field trips.
ESCI 305 Exploration Geophysics
This course covers the use of geophysical data acquisition, processing and interpretation for exploring the Earth’s interior, especially on a small regional scale. Topics will include gravity, electrical and magnetic surveying and the fields of simple bodies, refraction seismology, an introduction to reflection survey data interpretation and the use of GPS for surveying and geodesy.
ESCI 344 Field Geophysics
Methods and techniques for field geophysical surveys.
Imaging Earth, University of Bristol (2014)
Natural Hazards, University of Hawai`i at Hilo (2012 and 2013)
Topics in Earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington (2009)