Learning volcanology: Modules to facilitate problem solving by undergraduate volcanology students

摘要: Six modules are presented that designed for use in an undergraduate physical volcanology course. Each module uses a four-step mathematical problem-solving approach following Polya’s How to Solve It, guide students to: (i) understand the problem, (ii) devise plan solving (iii) implement plan, and (iv) reflect on their solution. The cover topics estimation of volumes debris flow tephra fallout deposits, lava eusion rate, calculation melt density viscosity, development dynamic models bubble ascent magma. Core quantitative issues, such as linear regression error propagation, introduced using these modules. included supplementary material PowerPoint Portable Document Format (PDF). Cumulatively, help construct own schemas, through which they can master abstract concepts geosciences generally. Physical play central role Earth Sciences curriculum by promoting problem these.