The course "Introduction to Data Analysis in Geosciences" is designed to provide students with an overview of the principles and techniques of data analysis used in the field of geosciences. During the course, students will acquire the necessary skills to use various software tools, including Excel, Power Point and Word, Matlab, and graphics software, in order to effectively process and present geological data
teacher profile teaching materials
- Fundamental elements of Microsoft Excel and basic operations; creation and formatting of spreadsheets; use of formulas and functions for data analysis; organization and management of data; chart creation; importing and exporting data and figures; basic statistics.
Module 2 - Matlab:
- Vectors and matrices: fundamental concepts and basic operations; indexing and manipulation of data; operations with vectors and matrices; basic programming principles; script and function creation; graph creation; importing and exporting data and figures; basic statistics.
Module 3 - Inkscape:
- Introduction to Inkscape and fundamental concepts of vector graphics; creation and manipulation of shapes and lines; organization of layers and management of object properties; application of styles and colors to enhance visualization; optimization of figures for scientific publication.
Module 4 - Microsoft Word and PowerPoint:
- Basics of Microsoft Word: creation and formatting of text documents; use of styles, tables, and multimedia objects in Microsoft Word; bibliography management; creation of presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint; layout, transitions, and animations of slides; integration of charts and figures created in other modules of the course; collaboration and online sharing of documents and presentations.
Programme
Module 1 - Microsoft Excel:- Fundamental elements of Microsoft Excel and basic operations; creation and formatting of spreadsheets; use of formulas and functions for data analysis; organization and management of data; chart creation; importing and exporting data and figures; basic statistics.
Module 2 - Matlab:
- Vectors and matrices: fundamental concepts and basic operations; indexing and manipulation of data; operations with vectors and matrices; basic programming principles; script and function creation; graph creation; importing and exporting data and figures; basic statistics.
Module 3 - Inkscape:
- Introduction to Inkscape and fundamental concepts of vector graphics; creation and manipulation of shapes and lines; organization of layers and management of object properties; application of styles and colors to enhance visualization; optimization of figures for scientific publication.
Module 4 - Microsoft Word and PowerPoint:
- Basics of Microsoft Word: creation and formatting of text documents; use of styles, tables, and multimedia objects in Microsoft Word; bibliography management; creation of presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint; layout, transitions, and animations of slides; integration of charts and figures created in other modules of the course; collaboration and online sharing of documents and presentations.
Core Documentation
Course materials, including lecture notes, readings, and additional resources, will be provided during the course.Attendance
Distance learning only if justified (e.g., COVID).Type of evaluation
- Written Exam (50%): One task to be completed in Microsoft Excel and one task in Matlab, involving the manipulation and visualization of geological data. - Coursework completed during the class and asynchronously (35%). - Oral Exam (10%): Discussion of the results of the written exam and the coursework completed during the course. - Course Participation (5%).