Environmental modelling (5 cr)

Code: YT00DI41-3008

General information

Enrollment: 06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology

Campus: Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 20 - 40

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Environmental Technology

Teachers: Hannu Poutiainen

Teacher in charge: Hannu Poutiainen

Groups: YTMI22KP
Environmental Technology, full-time studies

Course: YT00DI41

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Objective

You understand the principles of modelling and know what type of data is needed for models.
You can make a simple model of groundwater flows.
You can make a simple model of surface water flows and properties.
You know what types of models are used in different areas of environmental research.
You can evaluate critically the benefits of modelling 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 evaluated?

Course material

DHI materials

Study forms and methods

To be discussed with teacher

RDI and work-related cooperation

If applicable

Student workload

135 hours

Evaluation scale

1-5