Environmental modelling (5 cr)
Code: YT00DI41-3009
General information
- Enrollment
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06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
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
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YTMI22SMEnvironmental Technology, part-time studies
- Course
- YT00DI41
Realization has 1 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 3 h 30 min.
| Time | Topic | Location |
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Fri 17.05.2024 time 08:15 - 11:45 (3 h 30 min) |
Ympäristömallintaminen YT00DI41-3009 |
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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?
Evaluation
Students can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b. evaluate information sources critically.
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
f. work proficiently as team members.
Course material
DHI materiaalit
Study forms and methods
To be discussed with teacher
RDI and work-related cooperation
If applicable
Student workload
135 hours
Evaluation scale
1-5