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GEOL 787

Numerical Modeling in Earth Science and Engineering

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

Focus on describing environmental processes mathematically, solving equations numerically to create predictive quantitative models. Hands-on introduction to numerical modeling, from problem formulation to programming and interpretation.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

Terms

spring

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Learning Outcomes

  • develop a scientific/engineering computing skill set to a level sufficient to write procedural programming scripts to solve equations, complete analysis, plot results and visualize data across a range of geological problems.
  • demonstrate this proficiency through bi-weekly coding projects.
  • discuss the relationship of numerical modeling in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.