BB822: Mathematical environmental modelling 1
Study Board of Science
Teaching language: Danish, but English if international students are enrolled
EKA: N110026102
Assessment: Second examiner: Internal
Grading: 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Spring
Level: Master's level course approved as PhD course
STADS ID (UVA): N110026101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 11-11-2019
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
Comment
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Students taking the course are expected to:
- Have knowledge ecology and environmental issues
- Be able to use basic mathematics.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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
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
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
5
Additional information
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
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