Environmental modelingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the principles of modeling and know what type of data is needed for models.
You can make and read simple environmental models.
You know what types of models are used in different areas of environmental research.
You can assess critically the benefits of modeling in environmental research and in studying the state of the environment.

Content

How are models used in studying the state of the environment?
What are the visions of utilizing models in the future?
What parts do models consist of and what data must be available?
How are working models built in practice?
How is the correctness of models assessed?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g.  justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.