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University College Cork Program Details

Introduction to the Program

The University College Cork offers a range of programs for students, including undergraduate, postgraduate, international, adult continuing education, and microcredentials. The university is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities for its students.

Program Structure

The program structure at University College Cork is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in their chosen field. The university offers a range of courses, including:

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• Undergraduate
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The university is committed to research and innovation, with a range of research areas and initiatives. The research office provides support for researchers, and the university has a number of innovation programs and partnerships.

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University College Cork is a world-class university with a strong reputation for academic excellence. The university has a number of schools and departments, including:

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• Job Vacancies
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The university has a strong focus on business and industry, with a range of programs and initiatives designed to support businesses and entrepreneurs. The university offers:

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• Accelerate Innovation
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• Support UCC
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Data Handling, Assessment & Presentation for Freshwater Quality Monitoring

This module focuses on how to ensure that effective use is made of data from water quality monitoring programmes. Statistical techniques are demonstrated using freely available software. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are introduced for data storage, analysis and presentation.

Outline

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

• Evaluate and recommend different data handling and storage options for water quality data
• 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

Practicalities

Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (5 x online tests 20 marks each).

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.

Fees and Costs

The fee for this module is 400. Applicants from low income countries that are part of the GEMS/Water programme should contact the university for information about fee concessions.

Similar Courses

The university offers a range of similar courses, including:

• EV6012 Freshwater Monitoring Programme Design
• EV6013 Quality Assurance for Freshwater Quality Monitoring
• EV6015 Water Quality Monitoring & Assessment in Rivers, Lakes & Reservoirs
• EV6016 Water Quality Monitoring & Assessment of Groundwater
• EV6017 Freshwater Quality Monitoring with Biota and Particulate Matter

Contact Details

For course content, please contact Dr. Lucia Hermida.

University College Cork

University College Cork is a registered charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority. The university is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities for its students.