BB822: Mathematical environmental modelling 1

Internal Course Code

BB822

Entry requirements

None

Academic preconditions

Students taking the course are expected to:

Have completed the first two years of study of a science or technical education
Have knowledge of ecology and environmental issues
Be able to apply mathematics at a level corresponding to the mathematics support subjects in science and technical educations

The course builds on the knowledge acquired in the courses [Ecology (BB510), Environmental quality and assessment of pollution in streams (BB825), and gives an academic basis for student to apply mathematical models in the master project.

Course introduction

The aim of the course is to give the student knowledge of the
applicability of mathematical modelling within the scope of
environmental modelling. The students will through lectures and
practical computer sessions become able to understand, analyse and
discuss local and global environmental and climate change topics.

Expected learning outcome

The learning objective of the course is that the student demonstrates the ability to:

To
structure a model development procedure including: sensitivity
analyses, parameterization, calibration and validation procedures.
Create perform and analyse valid model scenarios.
Discuss the specific choice of integration routines in dynamic modellering.
Discuss and relate/compare model results on a scientific level
Analyze and apply conceptual models for simple as well as complex environmental issues.

Content

The following main topics are contained in the course:

Introduction to environmental modelling
Classification of models: empirical models, dynamic models
Numerical methods in environmental modelling
Terrestrial modelling
Water quality models
Atmospheric modelling
Environmental management models
eco-toxicological models
Climate change and climate adaptation modelling
Case-studies
Coupling dynamic models and GIS-related models

Literature

See itslearning for syllabus lists and additional literature references.

Examination regulations

Exam element a)

Timing

Spring

Tests

Mandatory assignments

EKA

N110026102

Assessment

Second examiner: Internal

Grading

7-point grading scale

Identification

Full name and SDU username

Language

English

Examination aids

All common aids allowed

ECTS value

Additional information

Overall assessment.

Indicative number of lessons

50 hours per semester

Teaching Method

Planned lessons:
Total number of planned lessons: 50
Hereof:
Common lessons in classroom/auditorium: 14
Team lessons in classroom: 30
Team lessons in laboratory: 6

In lectures the environmental and model challenges are presented for each topic. This is followed by practical assignment where the student in groups are developing models to simulate specific environmental problems. The assignments are either handed in as small reports or presented for the class. Focus is on scientific studies, reflections and development of collaboration skills through group work.

Other planned teaching activities:

Report writing

Teacher responsible

Name	E-mail	Department
Mogens Flindt	Mrf@biology.sdu.dk	Økologi

Additional teachers

Name	E-mail	Department	City
Frederik Hoffmann Hansen	frederikhh@biology.sdu.dk	Biologisk Institut

Timetable

Odense

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Administrative Unit

Biologisk Institut

Team at Registration

NAT

Offered in

Odense

Recommended course of study

Profile	Education	Semester	Offer period

Transition rules

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