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BGP300
Science Communication with Placement
Science communication is a key skill for scientists. Developing these skills allows students to really digest complicated, often abstract theories ideas and find ways to successfully presenting them to non experts. This improves student¿s own understanding as well as equipping them for the much wider world of science and business. Students will learn how to communicate complex science concepts to different audiences using a variety of techniques. Each session of the course will focus onto different modes of communication and will include theoretical and practical components.
The placement portion of this module offers a unique opportunity to develop and practice science communication skills within a professional setting broadly within one of the following themes:
1) Teaching and education
2) Research and industry
3) Public outreach and engagement
Time spent on placements must be between 40 and 60 hours and can take place throughout the term, arranged based on student and host availability (or by agreement with module coordinator, during the Easter holiday where Easter holiday timing permits). Placements are arranged by students themselves but with full support (including list of hosts across all themes, risk assessment, formal placement agreements) from module staff and university Employability team.
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BGP300C
Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth a Lleoliad Gwaith
Science communication is a key skill for scientists. Developing these skills allows students to really digest complicated, often abstract theories ideas and find ways to successfully presenting them to non experts. This improves student¿s own understanding as well as equipping them for the much wider world of science and business. Students will learn how to communicate complex science concepts to different audiences using a variety of techniques. Each session of the course will focus onto different modes of communication and will include theoretical and practical components.
The placement portion of this module offers a unique opportunity to develop and practice science communication skills within a professional setting broadly within one of the following themes:
1) Teaching and education
2) Research and industry
3) Public outreach and engagement
Time spent on placements must be between 40 and 60 hours and can take place throughout the term, arranged based on student and host availability (or by agreement with module coordinator, during the Easter holiday where Easter holiday timing permits). Placements are arranged by students themselves but with full support (including list of hosts across all themes, risk assessment, formal placement agreements) from module staff and university Employability team.
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GEG100C
Sgiliau Daearyddol
The aim of this module is to introduce the participants to essential geographical skills. These invaluable skills will become enhanced throughout their degree at Swansea University. Participants should be able to apply these techniques in a wide variety of environments and contexts. Skills covered include creating a map, essay writing, information sourcing, data visualization and analysis.
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GEG133
Natural Hazards and Society
This module investigates hazardous aspects of Earth¿s natural environment and how society relates to them. Introductory principles include the definition of natural hazard, disaster, risk and loss, and approaches to reducing risk and managing disasters. Major types of natural hazard are studied in order to understand how they operate, where, and how frequently they are likely to occur. Hazardous consequences are explored, as well as how society can respond to hazardous events. Key aspects include discussion of primary and secondary hazards, prediction, forecasting and monitoring of hazards, and understanding how their harmful effects can be minimized.
Natural hazards considered during this module include volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, landslides, extreme weather events, flooding, avalanches and Mega Hazards. Lecture material considers general principles as well as case studies.
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GEG133C
Peryglon Naturiol a Chymdeithas
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn archwilio agweddau peryglus ar amgylchedd naturiol y Ddaear a pherthynas cymdeithas â nhw. Bydd egwyddorion cychwynnol yn cynnwys diffiniad o berygl naturiol, trychineb, risg a cholled ac ymagweddau at leihau risg a rheoli trychinebau. Mae¿r prif fathau o berygl naturiol yn cael eu hastudio er mwyn deall sut maent yn gweithredu, ble, a pha mor aml maent yn debygol o ddigwydd. Caiff canlyniadau peryglus eu hystyried, yn ogystal â sut gall cymdeithas ymateb i ddigwyddiadau peryglus. Mae agweddau allweddol yn cynnwys trafod peryglon cynradd ac eilradd, rhagweld a monitro peryglon, a deall sut y gellir lleihau eu heffeithiau niweidiol.
Bydd y peryglon naturiol a fydd yn cael eu hystyried yn y modiwl hwn yn cynnwys ffrwydradau llosgfynyddoedd, daeargrynfeydd, tswnamïau, tanau gwyllt, tirlithriadau, digwyddiadau tywydd eithafol, llifogydd, cwympfeydd eira a Pheryglon Mawr. Mae deunydd darlithoedd yn ystyried egwyddorion cyffredinol yn ogystal ag astudiaethau achos.
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GEG135C
Cynaliadwyedd a'r Argyfwng Hinsawdd
This module explores the urgent challenges posed by climate change and the broader sustainability crisis through a dynamic, interdisciplinary lens. In this interactive module, you¿ll examine the science, politics, and lived realities of the climate crisis. You¿ll learn how societies have shaped the planet, how climate change affects people and ecosystems, and how we can imagine and build more sustainable futures.
Through lectures, debates, case studies, and a hands-on climate negotiation simulation, you¿ll develop critical thinking skills and explore real-world challenges. You¿ll also gain experience with systems thinking and futures mapping¿skills that are increasingly valued in sustainability-related careers.
Whether you're passionate about climate action, curious about global environmental politics, or looking to understand how societies can transition toward sustainability, GEG135 offers a rich and engaging foundation.
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GEG252ICE
Geographical Fieldwork skills : Iceland
The module is concerned with identifying and defining geographical questions while on location in Iceland and applying the relevant geographical skills, knowledge and techniques to these questions. The general aims are to observe, analyse and achieve an understanding of the varied geographical landscapes and inherent features of Iceland, with themes including volcanoes, glaciers, geothermal energy and geotourism..The module comprises a week's fieldwork in south-west Iceland with preparatory lectures and other classes held at Singleton Campus before the field trip.
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GEG252ICEC
Sgiliau Gwaith Maes Daearyddol: Gwlad yr Iâ
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn ymwneud â nodi a diffinio cwestiynau daearyddol pan ar leoliad yng Ngwlad yr Iâ, a chymhwyso'r sgiliau daearyddol, yr wybodaeth a'r technegau perthnasol i'r cwestiynau hyn. Y nodau cyffredinol yw arsylwi, dadansoddi a meithrin dealltwriaeth o dirweddau daearyddol amrywiol a nodweddion cynhenid Gwlad yr Iâ, gyda themâu¿n cynnwys llosgfynyddoedd, rhewlifoedd, ynni geothermol a geodwristiaeth. Mae'r modiwl yn cynnwys wythnos o waith maes yn ne-orllewin Gwlad yr Iâ, a chynhelir darlithoedd paratoadol a dosbarthiadau eraill ar Gampws Singleton cyn y daith faes.
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GEG278
Dissertation Preparation Skills
This module equips students with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to begin to advance the frontiers of academic knowledge in their chosen field of study, which is vital preparation for doing an undergraduate Dissertation in Geography, Environmental Science, and related disciplines. Students will learn how best to approach doing a literature review and formulating a research proposal, and they will be guided through the steps of each, using software tools where appropriate. By the end of the module students will be able to engage effectively with large volumes of academic literature, use a reference management system so to do, integrate the output of such a system in their own academic writing, and design a small research project suitable for progressing in their own undergraduate Dissertation research.
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GEG367C
Adroddiad Traethawd Estynedig: Daearyddiaeth
Mae'r traethawd hir yn brosiect ymchwil gwreiddiol, sylweddol ac annibynnol sy'n ymdrin ag agwedd ar Ddaearyddiaeth. Mae prosiect ymchwil y traethawd hir yn seiliedig ar 20-25 niwrnod o ymchwil sylfaenol (e.e. gwaith maes, gwaith labordy, gwaith archif) a sawl mis o ddadansoddi ac ysgrifennu. Rhaid i'r canlyniad terfynol fod yn llai nag 8,000 o eiriau o destun. Mae'r traethawd hir yn cynnig cyfle i chi ddilyn eich diddordebau personol ac i ddangos eich galluoedd fel Daearyddwr. Yn ystod eich traethawd hir, byddwch yn cael eich cefnogi gan gr¿p trafod dan arweiniad cyfoedion a goruchwyliwr sy'n aelod o staff. Mae darlithoedd ac arweiniad yn cael eu cyflwyno drwy'r modiwl hwn yn ogystal â Grwpiau Cymorth Traethawd Hir dan arweiniad cyfoedion a staff. Mae cymryd rhan mewn Grwpiau Cymorth Traethawd Hir yn hanfodol, ac yn cael ei asesu ac, yn y grwpiau hyn, bydd myfyrwyr yn darparu beirniadaeth adeiladol i gyd-fyfyrwyr sy'n ymgymryd â phrosiectau ymchwil cysylltiedig, gan ddysgu o'u problemau ymchwil nhw a'u hatebion dilynol.
The dissertation is an original, substantive and independent research project in an aspect of Geography. The dissertation research project is based on 20 - 25 days of primary research (e.g fieldwork, lab work, archive work) and several months of analysis and write-up. The end result must be less than 8000 words of text. The dissertation offers you the chance to follow your personal interests and to demonstrate your capabilities as a Geographer. During the course of your dissertation, you will be supported by a peer-led discussion group and a staff supervisor. Lectures and guidance are delivered via this module as well as peer and staff led Dissertation Support Groups. Participating in Dissertation Support Groups is vital, and is assessed and, in these groups, students will provide constructive criticism to fellow students undertaking related research projects, learning from their research problems and subsequent solutions.
