Geofizyka promieni kosmicznych 1300-WGFPK
Student acquires the knowledge and skills in the following groups of subjects:
- fundamentals of cosmic-ray physics.
- applications of products of cosmic rays in geology and geomorphology.
- mesuring rates of geological processes with cosmic rays.
- applications of cosmic rays in hydrology.
- applications of products of cosmic rays in hydrology and glaciology
- measuring water in soils and other materials on and below the land surface (e.g., biomass, snow cover, concrete and other artificial materials).
- dating of objects on the Earth’s surface with cosmogenic isotopes.
- analysis of experimental data and interpretation of the results.
- preparation and delivery in class of a presentation based on study of published research results
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Student knows and understands:
- fundamentals of cosmic-ray physics and the methodology of scientific research in this area
- applications of cosmic rays products in geology and geomorphology
- applications of cosmic rays products in hydrology and glaciology
- the essence of dating of objects on the Earth's surface using cosmogenic isotopes
Student is able to:
- perform analysis of measurement data and interpretation of results
- prepare and present a paper based on independent literature studies
- use the acquired knowledge to creatively identify, formulate and innovatively solve complex problems or perform tasks of research character
- participate in a scientific discussion
- use a foreign language to the extent enabling participation in the international scientific and professional environment.
The student is ready to:
- critically evaluate the achievements within a given scientific discipline
- recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems.
Assessment criteria
Taking attendance 1 absence is acceptable, assigning and grading work to analyse and interprete data, grading class presentation, resit – oral examination.
Practical placement
Not applicable
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