URBAN THEORY|URBAN GEOGRAPHY|SOCIAL SCIENCE|SCIENCE OF CITIES

This module provides a cross-disciplinary introduction to urban theory and science. We will discuss fundamental concepts and models developed by urban...

This module provides a cross-disciplinary introduction to urban theory and science. We will discuss fundamental concepts and models developed by urban geographers, planners and social thinkers. Topics include urbanisation, systems and complexity theory, urban form and function, mobility, socio-spatial differentiation and urban governance.

ENERGY EVOLUTION ORIGIN OF LIFE METABOLISM GEOCHEMISTRY PHOTOSYNTHESIS RESPIRATION SYMBIOSIS POWER L

‘Energy and Evolution’ aims to show how changes in energy transduction drove many major evolutionary transitions that had a profound impact on life...

DATA SCIENCE AND PROGRAMMING|EXPLORING THE TIDYVERSE|DATA VISUALISATION|SQL

This module focuses on teaching the practical programming skills required for analysis of energy Data sets. You will be taught the fundamental concepts of...

This module focuses on teaching the practical programming skills required for analysis of energy Data sets. You will be taught the fundamental concepts of programming through the leading data science programming language R. You will also be exposed to other languages and software tools such as SQL, Python and Gephi and gain an understanding of when and where each is appropriate, for example using SQL for database access. The main topics covered will be:

· Fundamental concepts in programming.

· Working with data, manipulation and cleaning.

· Strategies for handling missing data.

· The art of data visualization.

· Deploying models.

· Using data creatively to innovate and find new solutions to problems in the energy sector.

Health and Wellbeing is a key area where we can successfully implement behaviour change. This module will examine behaviour change interventions in health and...

Health and Wellbeing is a key area where we can successfully implement behaviour change. This module will examine behaviour change interventions in health and wellbeing at individual, community, organisation and population levels in a variety of different contexts using diverse methods. Students will learn about key principles, theories and methods in the field of behaviour change related to health and wellbeing.
The course will develop students’ ability to critically appraise evidence in behaviour change and provide a foundation for developing health and wellbeing-related behaviour change interventions. Topics covered may include smoking behaviours, alcohol consumption, professional health behaviours, physical activity, eating behaviours, digital health, mental health and wellbeing, and the environment. Lectures will be delivered by a range of experts each providing examples from their own research, with seminar activities planned to facilitate learning and engagement.