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| OCEA0014-1 | Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Eric Delhez |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| Mathematical basic concepts and tools applied to the analysis and modeling of physical, biological and chemical aspects of the environment.
Length/time scales. Dimensionnal analysis. Interpolation. Dynamical modelling (ODE, Difference equations, PDE). Stability. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Introduction to the field of mathematical modelling. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Calculus and matrix algebra. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Lectures introducing the theoretical aspects + applications and exemples. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face learning. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lecture notes available at http://www.mmm.ulg.ac.be/. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| A written test in january (first session).
An oral test in september (retake). |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| First quadrimestre |
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Contacts :
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| Prof. Eric J.M. DELHEZ
Institut de Mathématique, B-37
E.Delhez@ulg.ac.be
Tél. (+32) (0)43669419 |
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| Items online : |
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| Theory and applications |
| Lecture notes (in French). |
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