Fundamentals of geographic and environmental modelling

Enseignants

Deleersnijder Eric; Vanwambeke Sophie;

Langue
d'enseignement

Anglais

Préalables

Elementary calculus and statistics

Thèmes abordés

At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
·       Identify and characterize a model and understand the mathematics of a process-based model;
·       Translate a physical, environmental and/or spatial process into mathematical language;
·       Grasp all steps of a modelling process, from the statement of a question to the validation of results;
·       Start engaging with professionals of environmental modelling and management in various settings.
Contribution to the acquisition and evaluation of the following learning outcomes of the programme in geography (general and climatology):
·       AA 1.1, AA 1.2, AA 1.4, AA 1.6, and particularly AA.1.7 and AA 1.8
·       AA 3.3, AA 3.4
·       AA 4.1, AA 4.2
·       AA 5.5
·       AA 6.1, 6.2
Most importantly, these learning outcomes are central to this course:
·       AA 4.3, AA 4.4, AA 4.5

Autres infos

Prerequisites GEO1342 - Geographical Information Systems GEO1341 - Statistical modelling Mathematics

Faculté ou entité
en charge

GEOG