Continuing Professional Development Short Courses - Data handling, assessment & presentation for freshwater quality monitoring
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Assessment is through five online tests worth 20 marks each, totaling 100 marks.
مخطط البرنامج
Statistical techniques are demonstrated using freely available software. Statistical analyses and the associated presentation of the results are illustrated with worked examples. Key elements of a water quality assessment are presented. On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Use freely available data storage and analysis software
- Select examples of scenarios where GIS software is appropriate to store and analyse geographically referenced water quality data
- Select and demonstrate appropriate methods for presenting water quality data from a range of water bodies
Entry Requirements:
A BSc in Environmental Science or similar subject; or a relevant professional qualification; or a portfolio of work and experience in the area of water quality monitoring. Candidates who do not hold a BSc will be judged on a case-by-case basis as to their suitability for the programme, subject to the approval of the college of Science, Engineering and Food Science.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Candidates, for whom English is not their primary language, should possess an IELTS of 6.5 ( or TOEFL equivalent) with no less than 6.0 in each individual category.
