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GEC100
Sgiliau Daearyddol
Bwriad y modiwl hwn yw cyflwyno myfyrwyr i sgiliau daearyddol craidd. Bydd y sgiliau gwerthfawr yma yn cael eu meithrin trwy gydol eu gradd ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe. Dylai myfyrwyr sy'n dilyn y modiwl gallu defnyddio'r technegau hyn i ddehongli a dadansoddi data o amrywiaeth o amgylcheddau a chyd-destunau. Trafodwyd sgiliau cyflwyno megis defnydd tablau a chreu mapiau.
(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 to data from a wide variety of environments and contexts. Presentation skills will be covered from the use of tables to the drawing of maps.)
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GEC133
Peryglon Naturiol a Chymdeithas
.Bydd y modiwl hwn yn ymchwilio i agweddau peryglus amgylchedd y Ddaear a
pherthynas y gymdeithas 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 y gymdeithas 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. Bydd y modiwl hefyd yn ystyried y cysyniad o ¿Bobl fel Peryglon¿. Bydd darlithoedd yn ymdrin ag egwyddorion cyffredinol ynghyd ag astudiaethau achos. Bydd dosbarthiadau ymarferol yn atgyfnerthu¿r cysyniadau a drafodir mewn darlithoedd. Bydd agwedd ymarferol y gwaith hwn yn dod i uchafbwynt mewn diwrnod efelychu rheolaeth mewn trychineb.
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 minimised.
Natural hazards considered during this module include volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, landslides, extreme weather events, flooding, avalanches and Mega Hazards. The module will also consider the concept of ¿Humans as Hazards¿. Lectures consider general principles as well as case studies. Practical classes reinforce concepts learned in lectures. The practical aspect of the work will culminate in a disaster management simulation day.
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GEC140
Prosiect a Dulliau Ymchwil
Mae¿r modiwl hwn yn cynnwys hyfforddiant gwaith maes a sgiliau GIS i ddaearyddwyr dynol a ffisegol.
Rhan 1: Mae¿r rhan yma yn cyflwyno egwyddorion a thechnegau allweddol a ddefnyddir mewn gwaith maes yn
nisgyblaethau Daearyddiaeth, astudiaethau amgylcheddol ac astudiaethau defnyddio tir. Mae¿n cynnig profiad o
ddefnyddio amryw o ddulliau a thechnegau gwaith maes er mwyn casglu a dadansoddi gwybodaeth mewn
perthynas â Daearyddiaeth, yr amgylchedd a defnyddio tir. Dysgir y modiwl ar y cyd â staff o Brifysgol Bangor a
Phrifysgol Aberystwyth a dysgir y myfyrwyr o¿r sefydliadau yma hefyd ar y modiwl. Dysgir rhan yma'r modiwl yn ystod
penwythnos preswyl.
Rhan 2: Prosiect GIS. Bydd yr elfen hon o¿r modiwl yn rhoi cyflwyniad i fyfyrwyr i sgiliau allweddol Mapio, Data Gofodol a GIS. Byddant yn ymchwilio i sut mae mapiau a dadansoddiad gofodol yn gallu ein helpu i ddeall a monitro ein byd. Bydd myfyrwyr yn ystyried y defnydd o fapio i ddadansoddi¿r amgylchedd a rhannu¿r canlyniadau yn y cyfryngau. Byddant yn archwilio i feddalwedd GIS Explore (arc Map, QGIS) a chymryd y camau cyntaf wrth arddangos data gofodol. Bydd myfyrwyr hefyd yn dysgu sut i gyfeirio lleoliad gofodol nodweddion amgylcheddol ar arwyneb y Ddaear, deall sut mae systemau cyfeirio¿n berthnasol i leoliadau daearyddol ar fap gwastad a dysgu sut i weithio gyda data o amrywiaeth o systemau cyfeirio gofodol.
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GEC252
Sgiliau Gwaith Maes Daearyddol
Mae'r modiwl yma yn ymwneud ag adnabod a diffinio cwestiynau daearyddol o fewn lleoliad maes penodol, a defnyddio'r sgiliau, dealltwriaeth, a thechnegau daearyddol priodol i ymdrin â'r cwestiynau hyn. Yr amcanion cyffredinol yw arsylwi, dadansoddi a chyrraedd dealltwriaeth o'r wahanol dirluniau daearyddol a nodweddion cynhenid y lleoliadau penodol dan astudiaeth. Mae'r modiwl yn cynnwys wythnos o waith maes mewn lleoliad penodedig (gall fod yn dramor), a darlithoedd paratoadol a dilynol a dosbarthiadau arall.
The module is concerned with identifying and defining geographical questions within a specific field location 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 a designated fieldweek location. The module comprises a week's fieldwork at a designated, normally foreign, location and preparatory and post-fieldweek lectures and other classes.
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GEC269
Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth
This module introduces students to the subject of Science Communication.
Students will learn how to communicate complex science and social 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.
Examples of sessions include:
- Personal communication styles and performance training.
- Press releases and print media
- Critical thinking and agendas
- Audible media
- Visual media
- Science communication and outreach
- Social Media and Blogs
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GEC276
Systemau Gwybodaeth Ddaearyddol
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based technology for solving problems of a geographical nature ¿ i.e. involving spatial relationships between people, places and objects. It can be applied to a wide range of disciplines within geography and has developed to provide a means to quickly and professionally produce maps from geospatial data. This module provides a basic grounding in GIS from the nature of spatial information, through the use of GIS in social and physical geography contexts, to the application of computers to solving complex geographical problems. Most importantly, it allows hands-on experience in using Quantum GIS (QGIS), the leading open-source GIS software package, and therefore provides a valuable skill for research and the for workplace.
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GEC277
Dulliau ac Ymagweddau Daearyddol
Mae¿r modiwl 20 credyd craidd hwn yn cyflwyno¿r amrywiaeth o ymagweddau at Ddaearyddiaeth Ddynol a Ffisegol a geir, gan ddarparu trosolwg o¿r prif ddulliau a ddefnyddir yn y ddisgyblaeth. Cyflwynir y paradeimau hyn a rhoddir cyfle i chi bwyso a mesur pa fathau o ddulliau sy¿n cyd-fynd â¿r ymagweddau daearyddol hyn. Mae¿r modiwl yn cyflwyno dulliau data allweddol a¿u gwreiddiau damcaniaethol a bydd cyfle i `ymarfer¿ y dulliau allweddol hyn mewn gweithdai estynedig ¿ yn yr ystafell ddosbarth ac yn y maes.
This core 20 credit module introduces the variety of approaches to Human and Physical Geography that exist, providing an overview of the key methods used in the discipline. These paradigms will be introduced and then you are given the opportunity to 'think through' what kinds of methods chime with these geographical approaches. The module introduces key data methods and their theoretical roots, with an opportunity to 'practice' these key methods extended workshops - both desk based and in the field.
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GEC278
Sgiliau Dadansoddi Data a Pharatoi Traethawd Hir
Mae¿r modiwl hwn yn adeiladu ar wybodaeth y myfyrwyr am ddulliau ymchwil gymdeithasol a dulliau amgylcheddol (a addysgir yn GEG277) i lunio cynnig am draethawd estynedig. Mae¿r modiwl yn canolbwyntio ar sgiliau allweddol i gynllunio a pharatoi am draethawd estynedig a gyflwynir ar y cyd â¿r Ganolfan Llwyddiant Academaidd, megis rheoli amser, meddwl yn greadigol ac yn feirniadol a datblygu ffocws, ysgrifennu cynnig etc. Mae¿r modiwl yn canolbwyntio hefyd ar ddadansoddi data ansoddol a meintiol a sut i ddefnyddio data¿n effeithiol wrth baratoi am brosiect traethawd estynedig yn y flwyddyn olaf.
This module builds upon student knowledge of social research methods and environmental methods (delivered in GEG277) through to the formulation of a dissertation proposal. The module focuses on key dissertation planning and preparation skills delivered in association with the Centre for Academic Success (CAS) such as time management, creative and critical thinking and developing a focus, writing a proposal etc.The module also focuses on qualitative and quantitative data analysis and how to use data effectively in preparedness for a final year dissertation project.
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GEC331
Traethawd Estynedig Daearyddiaeth
Mae'r traethawd estynedig yn adroddiad 10,000 o eiriau (mwyafswm) ar brosiect ymchwil gwreiddiol, sylweddol ac annibynol ar agwedd o Ddaearyddiaeth. Mae fel arfer yn seiliedig ar o amgylch 20-25 diwrnod o waith ymchwil sylfaenol (primary research) a sawl wythnos o waith analeiddio ac ysgrifennu. Mae'r traethawd estynedig yn cynnig y cyfle i chi i ddilyn eich diddordebau personol ac i arddangos eich galluoedd fel Daearyddwr. Yn ystod hynt y traethawd estynedig fe'ch cefnogir gan grwp cefnogaeth/trafodaeth sy'n cael ei arwain gan fyfyrwyr, a byd ganddoch hefyd aelod o staff fel arolygydd. Byddwch yn cynnig beirniadaeth adeiladol i gyd-fyfyrwyr sy'n ymgymryd a phrosiectau ymchwil cysylltiedig, gan ddysgu o'u profiadau, problemau a'u datrysiadau hwy. Mae'r gefnogaeth ac arolygaeth yma yn cael ei ddarparu drwy fodiwl "Dissertation Support" (GEG332) sydd yn fodiwl cyd-ofynedig.
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GEC332
Cefnogaeth Traethawd Hir
Mae'r modiwl yma yn cynnig strwythur, trwy gefnogaeth grwp-cyfoedion dan arweiniad myfyrwyr a goruchwylio gan staff academaidd, i fyfyrwyr sy'n dilyn y modiwl 30 credid 'Traethawd Estynedig Daearyddiaeth'. Caiff y broses cefnogaeth a goruchwylio yma ei hasesu trwy gyflwyniad crynodeb fideo yn (CD1), a chyflwyniad Amlinelliad y Traethawd hir (Dissertation Outline) yn CD2. Trwy weithio o fewn grwp-cyfoedion dan arweiniad, cewch gyfle i gynnig beirniadaeth gefnogol i fyfyrwyr eraill sy'n ymgymryd mewn prosiectau ymchwil perthnasol, a dysgu o'u profiadau ymchwil a strategaethau datrys nhw. Mae'r modiwl yma yn cyd-fynd a'r 'Traethawd Estynedig Daearyddiaeth' a rhaid cymryd y ddau fodiwl ar y cyd.
(This module provides structured, student-led peer-group support and academic staff group supervision for students undertaking the 30-credit 'Dissertation Report: Geography' module. This support and supervision is assessed through the submission of a Video abstract in TB1 and the submission in TB2 of a Dissertation Outline. Working within a supervised Student Peer Group, you will also have the opportunity to provide constructive criticism to fellow students undertaking related research projects, learning from their research problems and subsequent solutions. This module complements the 'Dissertation Report: Geography' module, which is a co-requisite.)
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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 minimised.
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. The module is compulsory for students taking BSc Environmental Geoscience.
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GEG331
Dissertation Report: Geography
The dissertation is an original, substantive and independent research project in an aspect of Geography. It is typically based on approximately 20 - 25 days of primary research and several weeks of analysis and write-up. The end result must be less than 7,500 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 student-led discussion group and a staff supervisor, and you will also provide constructive criticism to fellow students undertaking related research projects, learning from their research problems and subsequent solutions. This support and supervision is delivered through the 'Dissertation Support' module, which is a co-requisite.
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GEG332
Dissertation Support: Geography
This module provides structured, student-led peer-group support and academic staff group supervision for students undertaking the 30-credit 'Dissertation Report: Geography' module. This support and supervision is assessed through the submission of a PowerPoint Poster in TB1 and the submission outline in TB2. Working within a supervised Student Peer Group, you will also have the opportunity to provide constructive criticism to fellow students undertaking related research projects, learning from their research problems and subsequent solutions. This module complements the 'Dissertation Report: Geography' module, which is a co-requisite.
