Land Surface Process Modelling (GEO4 - 4406), Study Guide

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Contents

• 1. Course information
  • 1.1. General information
  • 1.2. Lecturers
  • 1.3. Place in curriculum
  • 1.4. Required background
  • 1.5. Entry requirements
  • 1.6. Aims and content
  • 1.7. Course outline (time table)
  • 1.8. Calculation of final mark & rubrics
  • 1.9. Individual and group work
  • 1.10. Question based lectures
  • 1.11. Study material
  • 1.12. Exam
  • 1.13. OSIRIS information on the course
  • 1.14. Form of teaching
  • 1.15. Disclaimer
• 2. Model Theory
  • 2.1. Introduction to land surface process modelling, week 1
  • 2.2. Local models, week 2
  • 2.3. Spatial models, week 3
  • 2.4. Stochastic models, week 4
  • 2.5. Agent-based models, week 5
  • 2.6. Calibration, week 6
• 3. Model Tools
  • 3.1. Groups and assignments
  • 3.2. Software installation
  • 3.3. Python programming, week 1
  • 3.4. Map Algebra, week 2
  • 3.5. Dynamic modelling, week 3
  • 3.6. Stochastic Modelling, week 4
  • 3.7. Agent-based modelling, week 5
  • 3.8. Calibration, week 6-7
• 4. Personal Project
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Research proposal
  • 4.3. Report on personal project
  • 4.4. Final presentation on personal project
  • 4.5. Topics (pick one)
  • 4.6. Writing a short paper: checklist, misc. recommendations
• 5. Contact hours