Semester One
| Course title | Training for Demonstrators |
| Duration | 1.5 hrS |
| Staff member | Dr Martyn Kurr |
| Time/Date/Venue | Wednesday the 9th of October, 1100-12:30 in-person, Wheldon Seminar Room |
| Description | Lots of useful info for PGRs who demonstrate: how to prepare, what are your legal responsibilities, how to get paid etc. |
| Number of places | 20 |
| Other information | Please email Dr Martyn Kurr to book a place |
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Course title |
Applied Data Science featuring Python |
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Duration |
Up to 48 hours September, 2024 to December-2024 (2 x 1 hour lectures; 2 hour lab for the semester) |
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Staff member |
Dr. William Teahan |
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Time/Date/Venue/Module code |
ICE-2702 TBD |
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Description |
Basics of Applied Data Science Basics of Python relevant for Data Science e.g. NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib and Seaborn visualisation |
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Number of places |
Up to 10 |
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Other information/Contact |
w.j.teahan@bangor.ac.uk |
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Course title |
Advanced Research Methods |
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Duration |
Up to 48 hours September, 2024 to December-2024 (2 x 1 hour lectures; 2 hour lab for the semester) |
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Staff member |
Dr William Teahan |
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Time/Date/Venue/Module code |
ICE-4003 TBD |
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Description |
The course covers topics in advanced research methods and discusses how to write a research proposal and conduct a systematic review. It also discusses recent developments in the area including the use of online tools e.g. LaTeX and Overleaf, reference managers, Generative AI. It is taught through a series of joint lectures and in-lab problem solving sessions. |
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Number of places |
Up to 10 |
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Other information/Contact |
w.j.teahan@bangor.ac.uk |
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Course title |
Numerical Methods for Oceanographers OSX-3018 |
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Duration |
16 hrs |
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Staff member |
Dr Mattias Green |
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Time/Date/Venue |
First session 30.09.24. See timetabled lectures for OSX-3018. |
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Description |
The course gives an introduction to mathematical methods used in physical sciences, and applies them to physical oceanography. It is taught through a series of joint lectures and in-class problem solving sessions. |
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Number of places |
Very limited |
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Other information |
To register contact Dr Mattias Green |
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Course title |
Design Thinking 1 - Process and Facilitation |
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Duration |
Semester 1 – 12 weeks |
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Staff member |
Peredur Williams |
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Time/Date/Venue/Module code |
Fridays, 13:30-15:00 Venue: Cilgwyn C1 (Normal Site) ICE-4850 |
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Description |
This module is designed to cater to graduates across various disciplines, providing an introduction to the practical aspects associated with the implementation of design thinking methodologies and practices within multidisciplinary teams. Through a blend of theoretical understanding and hands-on application, this module guides you in applying design thinking theory to plan interventions or facilitation activities. |
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Number of places |
10 |
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Other information/Contact |
To register please contact Peredur Williams |
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Course title |
Ecological Assessment of Forest Resources |
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Duration |
5 days in total |
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Staff member |
Prof. John Healey |
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Time/Date/Venue |
11th October, 10 am, Thoday F25 (briefing); 15th October, 9 am (all day field practical); 17th October, 9 am (half day lab practical); 22nd October, 9 am (all day field practical); 25th October, 9 am (half day lab practical); 29th October, 9 am (all day field practical); 1st November, 9 am (half day lab practical) |
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Description |
This course is primarily aimed at students who will be carrying out field assessment of forest, woodland or heathland vegetation in their research projects, but who have not yet had any hands-on experience with the commonly used sampling or inventory methods, or analysis of their data, for this type of assessment. This training will be primarily focused on “learning by doing” though participation in up to three all-day field practicals, each followed by a half-day lab practical, in the first case to identify the plant specimens collected and in the second and third cases to analyse the inventory plot data recorded in the field. Introductory lectures will provide the background to each practical covering: (i) basic concepts underpinning plant identification, the traits and tools that are used, floristics, and the analysis and use of the resulting data; (ii) quantitative tree inventory in forests including relevant sampling principles and data analysis to characterise forest structure, composition and the status of individual species’ populations; (iii) approaches to assessment of forest dynamics and tree regeneration. |
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Number of places |
25 |
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Other information |
To register, please contact Prof. John Healey |
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Course title |
Ecologically-based forestry |
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Duration |
2 x 2 hr |
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Staff member |
Prof. John Healey |
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Time/Date/Venue |
November 2024; contact Prof. John Healey for information |
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Description |
Primarily aimed at students who need knowledge about the application of ecological science to sustainable forest management, as background for a range of research projects on biodiversity conservation or ecosystem services within managed forest ecosystems, or as a core component of research projects focused on forest management. It is also available via distance learning. The main subjects are: silvicultural systems (natural forest and plantation) – choice, history, key ecological and practical differences amongst systems, relationship with biodiversity; silvicultural operations; forest resilience against pathogens and pests |
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Number of places |
25 |
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Other information |
To register, please contact Prof. John Healey |
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Course title |
Applied Digital Graphics |
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Duration |
S1 |
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Staff member |
Katie Roberts Tyler |
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Time/Date/Venue/Module code |
ICE 4863 |
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Description |
This module provides learners with the opportunity to explore and apply graphic design skills in response to a given brief. Beginning by researching and interpreting the commercial and user needs, students will initially present a range of their ideas, before developing and presenting a final design and rationale. Introductions to Adobe Illustrator; Creating and transforming vector graphics; Photo editing and manipulation; Visual branding; Product attributes - Concrete (physical) and abstract (emotional); Visual communication and language; Graphic design processes; Creative design briefs; Defining and creating graphic styles. |
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Number of places |
10 |
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Other information/Contact |
To register please contact Katie Roberts-Tyler |
Semester Two
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Course title |
Physical and Digital Prototyping |
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Duration |
Semester2 – 12 weeks |
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Staff member |
Aled Williams |
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Time/Date/Venue/Module code |
Date and Time TBC (most likely Mondays am, Thursdays am) Venue: Lab 209 Dean Street ICE-4866 |
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Description |
In this module, you'll be introduced to design methodology, processes, and techniques, fostering a foundational understanding of the subject. The program emphasizes the practical application of design principles by challenging students to develop real-world solutions to specified problems. Prototypes are highlighted as crucial design tools, addressing both aesthetic and functional aspects. |
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Number of places |
20 |
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Other information/Contact |
To register please contact Aled Williams |
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Course title |
Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing DXX-3115 |
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Duration |
TBC |
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Staff member |
Dr Sopan Patil |
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Time/Date/Venue |
Semester 2 – dates and venue to be confirmed |
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Description |
Familiarity with ArcGIS required for this class. You will use Model Builder to automate complex and repetitive tasks in ArcGIS. The course will provide an introduction to the concepts of remote sensing, you will undertake 3D modelling of landscapes and create map aminations. |
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Number of places |
Limited |
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Other information |
Please contact Dr Sopan Patil in early December for course dates and to book a place |
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Course title |
Catchment Modelling & Analysis DXX-3707 |
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Duration |
TBC |
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Staff member |
Dr Sopan Patil |
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Time/Date/Venue |
Semester 2 – dates and venue to be confirmed |
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Description |
You will be taught MATLAB programming and gain an ability to visualise the data and build process-based models in MATLAB programming language , followed by coding a hydrological model. Ideal for PGR students who want a primer on coding for environmental modelling, analysis, etc. No prior coding knowledge is needed. |
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Number of places |
Limited |
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Other information |
Please contact Dr Sopan Patil in early December for course dates and to book a place |
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Course title |
Molecular phylogenetics training |
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Duration |
TBC |
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Staff member |
Dr. Anita Malhotra |
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Time/Date/Venue |
Semester 2 – dates and venue to be confirmed |
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Description |
This will be an open-ended series of workshops, assuming no previous experience, to provide training on how to generate phylogenetic trees and networks from DNA sequence data. Starting from first principles, it will cover the following freely available packages: MEGA-X, IQtree, MrBayes, BEAST2 and *BEAST, IQtree, PopART. Ideally you will provide your own data but data can be provided if you are not yet at that stage. |
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Number of places |
10 |
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Other information |
Please contact Dr. Anita Malhotra in early December for course dates |
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Course title |
Genetics and the Conservation of Small Populations |
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Duration |
Spring semester (S2) |
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Staff member |
Aaron Comeault |
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Time/Date/Venue/Module code |
ENS-4404 |
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Description |
This module provides training in the field of conservation genetics, as it is applied at the forefront of current conservation efforts. As such, you will gain theoretical and practical experience in deploying and interpreting genetic data and analyses in conservation. Core concepts that you will be encouraged to critically engage with will include understanding when the use of genetic approaches in conservation are appropriate and what trade-offs exist between genetic and ‘non-genetic’ approaches to conservation? Additional core questions we will address include how do evolutionary processes differ between small and large populations? And, how are genetic tools used to inform in-situ conservation management, ex-situ conservation programmes, and biodiversity monitoring schemes? Upon completion of this module, you will have gained the tools necessary to develop and apply comprehensive conservation genetics approaches to real-world problems in conservation. |
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Number of places |
5 |
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Other information/Contact |
To register please contact Aaron Comeault |