. "Physical Geography"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Statistics and data analysis in physical geography"@en . . "7.50" . "This course aims at preparing students for thesis research and introduces data processing and statistical data analysis techniques. The objectives of the course are:\nTo learn and being able to apply the elementary statistical techniques for the analysis of continuous datasets\nTo understand and apply regression analysis techniques\nTo learn and apply multivariate techniques for the analysis of complex data sets consisting of more than two variables\nTo understand the main geostatistical techniques for the analysis and mapping of spatial data\nTo learn how to perform effective and reproducible data processing and (statistical) analysis using R\n\nContent\nStatistics play an integral role in today's research in physical and social sciences, as they are used to quantify results of studies. Statistical analyses lend credibility to theories and are essential for the general acceptance of scientific statements. This course focuses on widely used statistical and geostatistical techniques in earth science research.\n\nThe first part of the course will cover the theory and application of elementary statistics, including topics such as distributions, covariance, correlation, statistical tests, regression, statistical significance, and an introduction to geostatistics. Students' understanding of these subjects will be assessed through a midterm exam. In the final weeks of the course, students will apply their acquired knowledge in a data analysis project conducted in small groups. The project will be assessed based on a presentation and a written report.\n\nThe course will be taught using the statistical software R.\n\nSpecific skills that will be learned by the student are:\nProblem-solving skills\nAnalytical/quantitative skills\nTechnical skills" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master in Earth Surface and Water"@en . . "https://www.uu.nl/en/masters/earth-surface-and-water" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "The Master’s programme Earth Surface and Water involves the study of natural and human-induced physical and geochemical processes, patterns, and dynamics of the Earth’s continental and coastal systems. The main subject areas you will study during the two-year programme consist of the dynamics of coastal and river systems, (geo-)hydrological processes, groundwater remediation, land degradation in drylands and mountainous regions, natural hazards, and delta evolution on centennial and longer time scales.\n\nFocus on societal problems\nModern society puts increasing pressure on the natural environment. The Earth Surface and Water programme therefore focusses on imminent societal problems, such as society’s increased vulnerability to climate and environmental changes and to natural hazards such as drought, flood, and mass movements. It also addresses the threats and opportunities resulting from human activity on our physical environment, including the hydrological cycle.\n\nCore areas of research\nIn the Earth Surface and Water programme you will study the interactions between the natural and the socio-economic systems using quantitative and spatially explicit methods. It addresses the dynamic patterns and processes of the physical and chemical components on the Earth’s surface, shallow subsurface and the coastal areas. Understanding the historic and current processes will help to predict their responses to global change.\nThe programme contains field observations and laboratory experiments with the latest developments in remote sensing and computational methods.\n\nSome examples of the programme's societal and scientific questions:\nHow do river floods affect delta systems and their inhabitants?\nHow can we use natural processes under climate change to maintain safe - yet attractive and dynamic - coastlines?\nHow to leverage remote sensing for detailed monitoring of natural processes and ecological variables?\nWill we have enough water to sustain the world’s rapidly increasing population in 2050?\nWhat is the most efficient way to clean an oil spill that enters the soil and groundwater?"@en . . . . . "2"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "2530.00" . "Euro"@en . "23765.00" . "Recommended" . "equipped to work in both fundamental and applied research; career in applied research at government institutes, consulting firms, or industries; Knowledge of coastal and river management, land use, natural resources, pollution, and hazard mitigation; understanding the past, present, and future evolution of Earth’s environment, and human impact on this evolution; Potential career paths physical geographer, geochemist, and hydrologist."@en . "4"^^ . "TRUE" . "Downstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .