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Environmental modelling (5 cr)

Code: YT00DI41-3011

General information


Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025
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
YTMI23SM
Environmental Technology, part-time studies
Course
YT00DI41

Realization has 8 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 25 h 45 min.

Time Topic Location
Fri 17.01.2025 time 12:30 - 16:00
(3 h 30 min)
Ympäristömallintaminen YT00DI41-3011
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Thu 23.01.2025 time 16:30 - 20:00
(3 h 30 min)
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A242 Teorialuokka
Thu 13.02.2025 time 16:30 - 20:00
(3 h 30 min)
Ympäristömallintaminen YT00DI41-3011
A242 Teorialuokka
Thu 27.03.2025 time 16:30 - 20:00
(3 h 30 min)
Ympäristömallintaminen YT00DI41-3011
A242 Teorialuokka
Sat 12.04.2025 time 08:15 - 11:30
(3 h 15 min)
Ympäristömallintaminen YT00DI41-3011
Etäopetus lukujärjestyksen mukaan
Thu 24.04.2025 time 12:30 - 16:00
(3 h 30 min)
Ympäristömallintaminen YT00DI41-3011
A242 Teorialuokka
Thu 08.05.2025 time 12:30 - 16:00
(3 h 30 min)
Ympäristömallintaminen YT00DI41-3011
Etäopetus lukujärjestyksen mukaan
Thu 22.05.2025 time 18:30 - 20:00
(1 h 30 min)
Ympäristömallintaminen YT00DI41-3011
A238 Teorialuokka
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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

Seminar assignment and other returns at the indicated times.

International cooperation

If the schedules allow cooperation with 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.

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