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
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
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.