James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

EA5640 - Advanced Marine Geoscience Technologies and Applications

Subject Description

This subject applies state-of-the art technologies to investigate coastal and marine processes and environments. It exposes students with a background in coastal and marine geomorphology and/or geology to state-of -the art methodologies, techniques and technologies. Content may include: seabed mapping and visualisation using sonar; advanced sediment analysis; measurement and analysis of waves and currents; research vessel operation; deep water data and sample collection.

Learning Outcomes

• Familiarity with current technologies in marine geoscience, and of the application of those technologies to marine geoscience research
• Technical competency to collect, process and analyse data using a variety of instrumentation and analysis techniques

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Field report - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Lab/Practical report - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Assumed Knowledge:  It would be advantageous for students to have a basic understanding of GIS and be able to use R for data analysis (or have done the JCU R Bootcamp). EV5505 or EV2502 or will have acquired equivalent knowledge through industry experience.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  EA3640

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