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ENVSCI 704 : Modelling of Environmental Systems

Postgraduate course

Project description

The design and application of models for the investigation of environmental problems; understanding the role and utility of modelling in environmental science; the analysis and representation of dynamic environmental phenomena. Provides an understanding of modelling concepts, approaches and applications, and methods for determining the suitability of modelling in specific contexts. No formal requirement, but an understanding of the material in BIOSCI 209, ENVSCI 310, GEOG 250, MATHS 108 and STATS 101 will be assumed.

Year 2020

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate the ability to use models to investigate environmental and social problems. (Capability 1, 2 and 3) Understand and communicate the utility of modelling in the discipline. (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 4) Identify, explain and evaluate how spatially and temporally dynamic environmental phenomena can be represented and analysed computationally. (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 4) Use and interpret models to discern the relative advantages and disadvantages of different approaches. (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 4)