NGEA09041U Applied Mathematical and Numerical Modelling
MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience
The course is based on hands-on exercises mostly taken from hydrology and hydrogeology. Thus, it tries to de-mystify the mathematical equations used to express physical and chemical processes used in these disciplines. Students learn to program their own models and apply these to solve real-world problems.
Knowledge:
Functions, differentiation/integration, linear algebra, ordinary
and partial differential equations, finite differences as they
appear in geoscience. Learning how to program and develop
scripts/solutions/models.
Skills:
Translate geoscience problems into “mathematical problems”, find
appropriate mathematical or numerical solution procedures for
solving the problem, and develop programs/scripts that can solve
real-world geoscience problems. Currently, Matlab is used and
learning how to structure a script is part of the course. Write
reports, where the mathematical/numerical methods are presented,
tested/verified, and used to solve geoscience problems.
Competences:
Perform quantitative analysis of geoscience
problems.
Please see Absalon course page.
- Category
- Hours
- Preparation
- 136
- Project work
- 35
- Theory exercises
- 35
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentThe written assignment is prepared during the course and must be handed in prior to the exam week.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Several internal examiners.
- Re-exam
Re-submission of written assignment. The written assignment must be handed in prior to the re-examination week.
Criteria for exam assesment
Please see learning outcome.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NGEA09041U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 3
- Schedule
- C
- Course capacity
- 32 students (2 classes of 16).
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Geosciences and Management
Contracting department
- Department of Geoscience and Natural Resource Management
Course responsibles
- Majken Caroline Looms Zibar (3-6f656e426b6970306d7730666d)