Unit information: Introduction to Environmental Modelling in 2011/12

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Unit name Introduction to Environmental Modelling
Unit code EASCM0032
Credit points 10
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1A (weeks 1 - 6)
Unit director Dr. Siddall
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

Successful completion of years 1-3 of either the Environmental Geoscience or the Geology degree programme curriculum
Co-requisites

n/a
School/department School of Earth Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

The objective of this unit is to introduce a number of basic modelling skills that can be applied across a wide range of problems and fields of scientific study.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion the student will:

  • Understand the principles of environmental modelling and be able to apply them
  • Understand numerical methods
  • Understand the basic equations behind numerical models
  • Describe many applications of environmental modelling
  • Write code in MatLab
  • Run and interact with a computer model from a command line
  • Use a computer model to investigate a scientific hypothesis and analyse the results

Teaching Information

Lectures and practicals.

Assessment Information

Assessment is in the form of two marked assignments (40% + 10%) and a closed, written exam in January (50%).

Reading and References

Cushman-Roisin, Benoit & Beckers, Jean-Marie, Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, 2nd Edition Volume 101 Physical and Numerical Aspects, Academic Press (checking with Mark S).

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