This module takes a practical approach primarily through assignment/project lead application of concepts of yacht design, applicable to both powered and sailing craft. Four assignments in areas of initial design, hull design, sailplan and rig development and structures allow the participants to experiences the use of a variety of design tools and methodologies and develop skills in making engineering and design judgements.
This course provides part of the essential knowledge and skills required for conducting the Final Project module in the final year. SAS (Statistical Analysis System) is the leading data analytics software package. This module will cover the fundamentals of SAS base programming. On successful completion of this module, you will be able to use SAS software to read data, access, manage and manipulate ‘big’ data, solve problems, save programs and datasets, use conditional logic, combine files, produce tables and listings of data, and use data analysis techniques. The module will also help prepare you for the SAS Base programming certification.
Schopenhauer is one of the great original writers of the nineteenth century, and a unique voice in the history of thought. His central concept of the will leads him to a pessimistic view of existence: he regards human beings as striving irrationally and suffering in a world that has no purpose. This condition can be redeemed by the elevation of aesthetic consciousness and finally overcome by the will’s self-denial and a mystical vision of the self as one with the world as a whole. He relies on the philosophy of Kant in the Critique of Pure Reason, but is in many ways progressive, an atheist with profound ideas about the human essence and the meaning of existence which point forward to Nietzsche, Freud and existentialism. He was also the first major Western thinker to seek a synthesis with Eastern thought. The module offers an examination of Schopenhauer’s epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics, as contained in The World as Will and Representation and other works.
Science Communication involves the dissemination of science to a lay audience. Equally as important; a good scientist is a good communicator. Science Communication is essential as an aid for governmental and industrial policy making. It is needed to counteract any misperceptions about science and is becoming an obligation for publically funded work. It is an important tool for motivating our next generation of scientists. Hence, Science Communication can boost a student’s employability for a wide range of jobs. This module provides an introduction to the methods and resources a student will need in order to play an active role in communicating science both as an individual and as part of a team.
This module will consolidate and expand your knowledge and clinical practice. Clinical specialists will deliver the theoretical and practical aspects of this module. Using our dedicated clinical skills facility, you will apply the theory and perform a range of cardiac and respiratory tests on model patients before venturing out into your clinical placement.
This module will introduce you to the theoretical concepts and application of testing the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Our dedicated clinical skills facilities will allow you to apply your knowledge in a safe environment under the supervision of clinical experts. The inclusion of model patients will provide you with confidence and the communication skills required whilst out on your year 1 clinical placements.
Scientific computing is concerned with numerical representations and algorithms for solving problems that can be implemented as computer programs. This module gives an overview of the field of scientific and numerical computing. The module covers the most important aspects of numeric representation and algorithms for solving numeric problems. In particular, the module considers numerical methods for solving sets of equations, optimisation, matrix factorisations, differentiation and integration.
This module is designed to enable students to develop their approach and detailed understanding of the evidence base associated with their chosen research project.
This module involves the completion of a literature review in preparation for the student’s MSc dissertation project. The results of the literature review are presented in a written report and in a short oral presentation. To support the preparation of the review and its presentation, the module contains formal workshop sessions from communication and language specialists as well as from the library support. The completion of the review will then be supported by your research project advisor.
This module is an introduction to the basic skills and contexts of script writing. It is not aimed at any one specific medium but will offer introductions to the requirements of theatre and film. You will be expected to engage in some practical drama workshops script. Assessment will be based on the submission of a written script and accompanying critical reflection at the end of the module.
Dialogue, pace, setting, and story. Understanding the nuts of bolts of scriptwriting is not only key to a successful piece of theatre, cinema, or radio, but to all forms of creative writing or literary analysis. This course will introduce you to the art of scriptwriting through workshops, seminars, and though careful study of a range of contemporary playwrights. During the course, you will have the opportunity to develop your ideas thorough tutorials and peer feedback.
Understanding changes in sea level is of the utmost importance, as it: (1) shapes the coastlines; (2) affects the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people living in the world’s coastal regions, and (3) is a key indicator of climate change. Sea-level rise is one of the most certain implications of climate change, and one of the biggest challenges we face. It will cause significant and costly impacts on our coasts in the 21st century and beyond. In this course, we will examine why understanding sea-level change is important and how we measure it. We will then examine the key processes controlling sea-level variability and extremes, including mean sea level, astronomical tides, storm surges, waves, and extreme events. The course will also introduce numerical modelling approaches for simulating coastal processes and assessing coastal responses to sea-level change and extreme events. We will discuss coastal engineering and management strategies to address sea-level changes.
Understanding changes in sea level is of the utmost importance, as it: (1) shapes the coastlines; (2) affects the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people living in the world’s coastal regions, and (3) is a key indicator of climate change. Sea-level rise is one of the most certain implications of climate change, and one of the biggest challenges we face. It will cause significant and costly impacts on our coasts in the 21st century and beyond. In this course we will look at why understanding of sea level change is important and how we messure sea level. We will then examine the three drivers of sea level change, e.g., (i) mean sea level; (ii) astronomical tides; and (iii) storm surges, waves and extremes. We will look at how changes in sea level shape the coast (morphological processes). We will discuss coastal engineering and management strategies for dealing with sea level changes.
This module provides you with skills that are scientifically fascinating as well as important for employability. The offshore industry is crying-out for graduates that understand seafloor surveying. In the past few years many OES students have gone on to careers in the field based on skills and experience from this module.
In this module students work through many of the data analysis and interpretation steps to evaluate plans for an offshore windfarm, using an example site in the east Solent. With the University of Southampton’s unique access to its own research vessel the RV Callista, students get the opportunity to take part in an offshore hydrographic and geophysical survey. Using industry standard software packages such as ArcGIS Pro, Caris HIPS, Petrel, and SonarWiz, students will analyse dynamic processes on the seabed, and build a 3D ground model of the subsurface, to characterise the site. As a result, students will be equipped with the skills directly relevant to the Hydrographic and Geophysical surveying industries. There will likely be opportunities to attend talks and network with industry partners during the duration of the course, who have employed previous students as a direct result of the experience gained during this module.
This course focuses on understanding the causes and ecological consequences of seascape patterns and processes in space and time. A central theme will be the movements of marine organisms and their interaction with dynamic environments at different scales. Emphasis will be placed on learning skills to conduct spatiotemporal analyses in pelagic ecosystems. This understanding and these skills will then be applied to questions including quantifying scale and dynamics for conservation and management applications.
This module provides an insight into the cognitive processes involved in the acquisition of language. Different theories of first and second language acquisition will be examined and critically assessed in the light of empirical evidence. Various factors affecting this acquisition, such as individual linguistic experience, language exposure, cognitive mechanisms and principles and Universal Grammar, will be discussed with a view of understanding how they affect the acquisition process.
This module introduces the different theoretical approaches which have been adopted for studying the acquisition of language, and examines and assesses current theories of first and second language acquisition in the light of empirical evidence.
This module allows you to continue to develop your music performance skills. A combination of individual tuition (20 1hr lessons) and a variety workshop and public performance opportunities provide you with the chance to study new repertoire, improve your technical skills and add to your performance experience. Attending concerts and events also gives you the opportunity to see professional musicians in performance.
