In a rapidly urbanizing world, the health of people in cities and towns is a global concern. Urban health is a developing discipline and its boundaries and key...

This module covers basic principle of modern seismology. After an introduction of the history of seismology and instrument, the module will go through...

This module covers basic principle of modern seismology. After an introduction of the history of seismology and instrument, the module will go through fundamental components of seismic wave theory, source theory and the use of seismic observations in constraining Earth’s interior and earthquake source property. These principles will also be connected to exploration seismology whenever possible.

By the end of this module, students should:

understand basic wave equation, ray theory and source theory;
	understand nomenclature of seismic waves and identification in seismic recordings;
	basic skill in collecting/processing/interpretation seismic data;
	basic skill in reflection seismology.
PHAS0002 Maths Methods I, PHAS0009 Maths Methods II and GEOL0058 Matlab are prerequisites for this module.

Description

This module explores urban policy issues through a focus on the intersections between population, housing and neighbourhood dynamics across the...

Description

This module explores urban policy issues through a focus on the intersections between population, housing and neighbourhood dynamics across the Global North. The course considers a number of intriguing policy relevant questions about residential geographies. These

include but are not limited to:

Why do people live where they do?
	How does the housing system shape how people move through, experience and use urban space?
	What makes urban populations change over time, how can we measure and perhaps influence these dynamics, and how useful are terms such as segregation or gentrification for describing processes of neighbourhood change?
	How is housing provided and regulated in different contexts and what does this mean for cities and for people's lives?
The course aims to give students a robust knowledge of the urban policy context as it pertains to housing and neighbourhood dynamics. The course also aims to develop students’ skills at creatively studying these topics using numerical datasets and quantitative methods.

The assessments develop students' ability (i) to critically assess policy initiatives and (ii) to conduct and succinctly write up policy relevant data analysis in a way that is designed for maximal impact. These skills will be of great value to students seeking careers related to public policy.

Method of delivery

Content will be delivered through a mix of lecture sessions (some with a more seminar style format), readings and guided computer practicals using R.  Course delivery will be supported by a dedicated Moodle site and an online reading list.

Skills development

Students completing the course will develop the following transferable skills:

Critical thinking, particularly regarding urban-related policy
	Written communications skills and experience of communicating research to non-specialists
	GIS, statistical analysis and modelling
	Coding
	Adaptability and ability to work under time pressure