Environmental modelling (5 cr)
Code: YT00DI41-3010
General information
- Enrollment
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04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.01.2025 - 30.04.2025
Implementation is running.
- 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
- English
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Technology
- Teachers
- Tuija Ranta-Korhonen
- Shakil Regmi
- Teacher in charge
- Shakil Regmi
- Groups
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YTMI23KPEnvironmental Technology, full-time studies
- Course
- YT00DI41
Realization has 11 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 38 h 30 min.
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Wed 19.02.2025 time 08:00 - 12:00 (4 h 0 min) |
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Thu 06.03.2025 time 12:00 - 16:00 (4 h 0 min) |
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Tue 11.03.2025 time 12:00 - 16:00 (4 h 0 min) |
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Thu 20.03.2025 time 12:15 - 16:15 (4 h 0 min) |
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Thu 27.03.2025 time 12:00 - 16:00 (4 h 0 min) |
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Wed 02.04.2025 time 12:30 - 14:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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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 programs guides and examples. Examples of case studies that can be found online.
Study forms and methods
The course can be included in the schedule as part of an individual learning path.
RDI and work-related cooperation
Getting to know research through Xamk projects
Timing of exams and assignments
Open-end exam at the end of the course. All assignment reports must be returned at the end of the course.
International cooperation
The course is studied in cooperation with students from a German partner university.
Student workload
135 hours. However, the amount of work depends on your study skills and previous knowledge.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation is done in relation to the competence goals and evaluation criteria of the course. Completion of the course includes the approved completion of all learning assignments.