JC Seismic Monitoring Group (X005) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students who are interested in Earth Sciences, in particular: Geophysics, Seismology (Study of Earthquakes), Interior of the Earth Theories, Plate Tectonics, Maltese Seismic History and Seismic Data Analysis.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- explain basic aspects of seismology using basic physics phenomena
- recognise and analyse seismic data and find the epicentre of an earthquake
- understand how the interior of the earth is made up using observations from seismic data
- understand how plate tectonics shape the surface of the earth
- discuss various aspects of seismic hazard and seismic engineering
- construct a simple seismometer.
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:
- Numeracy
- Scientific literacy
- ICT literacy
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Initiative
- Persistence
- Adaptability
- Social & Cultural awareness
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Duration and frequency of sessions
1 hour every fortnight
Total duration of the EPU
20 hours
Proposed day and time
Wednesday at 14:00 - 15:00
Marks earned
Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 10 marks
Further details
Participants are expected to attend:
- at least 5 hours from the planned 9 hours of discussion/lecture sessions of the group
- at least two workshops/seminar from the three which will be organised
- at least one outing from the two which will be organised
- and perform all the seismic analysis projects as requested.
Additional benefits
Can be used as their SOK project provided the SOK Coordinator gives the approval and that the student attends all 20 hours allocated to the unit.
Conditions
- Participants are expected to:
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- be punctual,
- advise beforehand when not possible to attend
- regularly follow the group's FB page and promote it
- respect the JC Code of Behaviour at all times.
- Participants may be asked to bring their PCs and install a dedicated seismic software during workshops to perform seismic data analysis.
- Registration is on a first come first served basis.
Registration/Participation fees
No registration/participation fees are required but participants will be asked to pay for any transport needed for the outings.
EP Coordinator
Mr Alexander Vella
