'Volcanoes' is one of the significant features on Earth. This module introduces volcanoes, with detailed explanations in their composition, formation, eruptive style, type, etc. We will also study some tectonic settings and magma. There will be interactive games and videos.
Course(s): ESSC2010
This course will introduce you to the study of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks of the earth’s crust and mantle. We will investigate the origin of the major groups of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks with an emphasis on the physical and chemical processes that give rise to these different rock types. In addition, corresponding tectonic settings and paleo-environments for these rocks will be studied. You will learn how to classify rocks based on rock-forming minerals in hand specimen and thin sections, as well as their textures and structures.
Course(s): ESSC4120
In this course, students can learn typical geological phenomenon in Hong Kong. A number of locations will be introduced, including the Bluff Head, Po Toi Island, Tung Ping Chau, High Island and Lai Chi Chong. The format is to watch the geological field trip videos and answer questions.
Course(s): ESSC1000, ESSC2010, ESSC3100
This course will cover a number of important topics on the geophysical and fluid dynamics, such as Vorticity of an Eddy, Wave Kinematics, Equation of State of Seawater, Geostrophic Ocean Current and Winds, Barotropic Waves, and Barotropic Vorticity Equation.
Course(s): ESSC5002
Python programming is an important tool in Earth system science study. In this course, you will learn the fundamental knowledge of Python, including the installation, scripts, functions, arrays, Booleans and flow control etc. You will also have the practical opportunity to work with .nc file, such as its basic reading, writing and plotting.
Course(s): ESSC4520