Module: Applied Mathematics for Earth System Science (1101-440)

This module not offered anymore!

Persons:

• apl ProfDr Georg Zimmermann (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Earth System Science (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  2. Semester, compulsory
• Earth and Climate System Science (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  2. Semester, compulsory

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Solid basic knowledge of mathematics as covered by a typical B.Sc.-program.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

At least 50% score in the homework assignments.

Module examination:

Written exam

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

70h attendance + 110h independent study = 180h workload

Professional competences:

It is the goal of this module that the students can recognize ordinary and partial differential equations as such and also some of their types. They know how to solve certain types of differential equations, some explicitly, others numerically. They can recognize autonomous systems, find stationary solutions and determine their stability properties.

Key competences:

It is the goal of this module that the students can interpret differential equations in the sense that they understand which effect is modelled by each term. They are conscious of stability problems and of the fact that even comparatively simple models can lead to chaotic solutions.

Comments:

Available places: unlimited
Registration: For ESS students: automatically; for students of other M.Sc. programs: register in person with the lecturer at the beginning of the term.

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