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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
OCEA0014-1  Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment

Duration :  20h Th, 20h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Geographical Sciences, climatology orientation, in-depth approach, 1st year4
Master in oceanography, Research focus, 1st year4
Lecturer :  Eric Delhez
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Course contents :  
Mathematical basic concepts and tools applied to the analysis and modeling of physical, biological and chemical aspects of the marine environment.

Length/time scales. Dimensionnal analysis. Interpolation. Dynamical modelling (ODE, Difference equations, PDE). Stability.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Introduction to the field of mathematical modelling.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Calculus and matrix algebra.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Lectures introducing the theoretical aspects + applications and exemples.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Face-to-face learning.
Recommended or required readings :  
Available at http://www.ulg.ac.be/mathgen
Assessment methods and criteria :  
A written test in january (first session).

An oral test in september (retake).
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
First quadrimestre
Contacts :  
Prof. Eric J.M. DELHEZ
Institut de Mathématique, B-37
E.Delhez@ulg.ac.be
Tél. (+32) (0)43669419

Items online :  
Theory and applications
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