BB822: Mathematical environmental modelling 1 (5 ECTS)

STADS: 04007401

Level
Master's level course

Teaching period
The course is offered in the spring semester.
3rd quater

Teacher responsible
Email: mrf@biology.sdu.dk

Timetable
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Comment:
Samlæses med BB204

Prerequisites:
None

Academic preconditions:
Bachelor degree should be passed

Course introduction
The course will give the students 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 work with environmental topics.

Expected learning outcome
• To analyze and use conceptual models for simple and complex environmental cases.
• To develop and use simple dynamic mathematical models.
• Set up sensitivity test for complex models.
• To structure a model development procedure including the parameterization, calibration- and validation procedure.
• Create model scenarios.
• Discuss the specific choice of integration routines in dynamic modellering.
• Discuss and relate/compare model results on a scientific level

Subject overview
Introduction to environmental modelling, numerical methods in environmental modelling, classification of models, empirical models, water quality models, environmental management models, eco-toxicological models, case-studies, and GIS-related models. In the practical part of the course, the student will use dynamic mathematical modelling as a tool for studying environmental questions.

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Website
This course uses e-learn (blackboard).

Prerequisites for participating in the exam
None

Assessment and marking:
Mandatory assignments, danish 7 mark scale, internal examiner after 3rd quater

Expected working hours
The teaching method is based on three phase model.

Forelæsninger: 15 timer
Eksaminatorietimer/opgaveregning: 35 timer
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Language
This course is taught in English, if international students participate. Otherwise the course is taught in Danish.

Course enrollment
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