2020-2021 / OCEA0229-1

Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment / Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling

Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling

Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment

Durée

Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling : 15h Th, 15h Pr
Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment : 20h Th, 20h Pr

Nombre de crédits

 Master en océanographie, à finalité (Erasmus Mundus ECT+ : Environmental Contamination and Toxicology)6 crédits 

Enseignant

Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling : Marilaure Grégoire
Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment : Marilaure Grégoire

Coordinateur(s)

Marilaure Grégoire

Langue(s) de l'unité d'enseignement

Langue anglaise

Organisation et évaluation

Enseignement au premier quadrimestre, examen en janvier

Horaire

Horaire en ligne

Unités d'enseignement prérequises et corequises

Les unités prérequises ou corequises sont présentées au sein de chaque programme

Contenus de l'unité d'enseignement

Introduction to the basics of environmental modelling with exercises in R. 
Part Mathematical analysis:
The course will involve the following chapters:
1) Concepts and tools of mathematical analysis: revision of basic mathematics: function, limit and asymtotic behavior, derivative function (simple, composite and material, Taylor expansion), primitive and integration, basics of modelling (mass balance equation), (moving) averaging of continuous function, ..Remediation exercises will be organized. 
2) Dimensional analysis: dimensions, principle of dimensional homogeneity, characteristic length and time scales. Dimensional analysis, Pi theorem, systematic determination of dimensionless products, .. 
3) Interpolation: unidimensional and multi-dimensional interpolation, linear estimation, objective analysis, 
4) Analysis of time series: generalities, Fourier series and transform, filtering, 
5) Dynamical modelling with one equation: the Malthusian growth model, Verhulst logistic model, equilibrium and stability, linear perturbation analysis, solution of basic ordinary differential equations, 
6) Dynamic modelling with interactions: modelling of biochemical transformation, composed reactions, prey-predator, species competition, search for steady state solution, space phase analysis, and analyze the stability (linear perturbation, determination of the Jacobian matrix). R exercises will be organized. 
7) Modelling with partial differential equations: continuity equations, advection-diffusion equation in 3D and 1D , spectral window, ..
Part marine modeling:
CHAPTER 1 Introduction



  • What is a model?
  • Why do we need models?
CHAPTER 2 Model formulation



  • Conceptual model
  • Mathematical model formulation
  • Formulation of ecological interactions
  • Chemical reactions
  • Inhibition
  • Coupled model equations
  • Impact of physical conditions
CHAPTER 3 Spatial components



  • Taonomy of spatial models
  • Spatial boundary conditions
  • Example: competitive interactions in a lattice model
CHAPTER 4 Parameterisation



  • In situ measurement
  • Literature-Derived parameters
  • Calib_ters.43
CHAPTER 5 Model solution



  • Initial conditions
  • Analytical solutions of differential equations
  • Numerical solution of differential equations
  • Steady-state and stability analysis
CHAPTER 6 Testing and validating the model



  • Dimensional homogeneity and consistency of units
  • Conservation of energy and mass
  • Testing the correctness of the model solution
  • Testing the internal logic of the model
  • Model verification
  • Model validity
  • Model sensitivity
  • Example_74
  • Example of the conservation principle: a mass budget of a marine bay
CHAPTER 7 Taxonomy of ecological models



  • Strategic versus tactic models
  • Continuous and discrete time models
  • Deterministic and stochastic models
  • Density-biomass specific models
  • Physiological - individual-based - population - ecosystem models
  • Example: growth of a Daphnia individual
CHAPTER 8 Appendices



  • Taxonomy of differential equations
  • Solving difference equations
CHAPTER 9 Books for further reading

Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling

Introduction to the basics of environmental modelling with exercices in R. 
Part Mathematical analysis:
The course will involve the follwoing chapters:
1) Concepts and tools of mathematical analysis: revision of basic mathematics: function, limit and asymtotic behavior, derivative function (simple, composite and material, taylor expansion), primitive and integration, basics of modelling (mass balance equation), (moving) averaging of continuous function, ..Remediation exercices will be organized. 
2) Dimensional analysis: dimensions, principle of dimensional homogeneity, characteristic length and time scales. Dimensionnal analysis, Pi theorem, systematic determination of dimensionless products, .. 
3) Interpolation: unidimensional and multi-dimensional interpolation, linear estimation, objective analysis, 
4) Analysis of time series: generalities, Fourier series and transform, filtering, 
5) Dynamical modelling with one equation: the malthusian growth model, Verhulst logistic model, equilibrium and stability, linear perturbation analysis, solution of basic ordinary differential equations, 
6) Dynamic modelling with interactions: modelling of biochemical transformation, composed reactions, prey-preadtor, species competition, serach for steatdy state solution, space phase analysis, and analyse the stability (linear pertrubation, determination of the Jacobian matrix). R exercices will be organized. 
7) Modelling with partial differential equations: continuity equations, adevctionn-diffusion eqaution in 3D and 1D , spectral window, ..
 
CHAPTER 1 Introduction


  • What is a model?
  • Why do we need models?
CHAPTER 2 Model formulation


  • Conceptual model
  • Mathematical model formulation
  • Formulation of ecological interactions
  • Chemical reactions
  • Inhibition
  • Coupled model equations
  • Impact of physical conditions
CHAPTER 3 Spatial components


  • Taonomy of spatial models
  • Spatial boundary conditions
  • Example: competitive interactions in a lattice model
CHAPTER 4 Parameterisation


  • In situ measurement
  • Literature-Derived parameters
  • Calib_ters.43
CHAPTER 5 Model solution


  • Initial conditions
  • Analytical solutions of differential equations
  • Numerical solution of differential equations
  • Steady-state and stability analysis
CHAPTER 6 Testing and validating the model


  • Dimensional homogeneity and consistency of units
  • Conservation of energy and mass
  • Testing the correctness of the model solution
  • Testing the internal logic of the model
  • Model verification
  • Model validity
  • Model sensitivity
  • Example_74
  • Example of the conservation principle: a mass budget of a marine bay
CHAPTER 7 Taxonomy of ecological models


  • Strategic versus tactic models
  • Continuous and discrete time models
  • Deterministic and stochastic models
  • Density-biomass specific models
  • Physiological - individual-based - population - ecosystem models
  • Example: growth of a Daphnia individual
CHAPTER 8 Appendices


  • Taxonomy of differential equations
  • Solving difference equations
CHAPTER 9 Books for further reading

Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment

Introduction to the basics of environmental modelling with exercices in R. 
Part Mathematical analysis:
The course will involve the follwoing chapters:
1) Concepts and tools of mathematical analysis: revision of basic mathematics: function, limit and asymtotic behavior, derivative function (simple, composite and material, taylor expansion), primitive and integration, basics of modelling (mass balance equation), (moving) averaging of continuous function, ..Remediation exercices will be organized. 
2) Dimensional analysis: dimensions, principle of dimensional homogeneity, characteristic length and time scales. Dimensionnal analysis, Pi theorem, systematic determination of dimensionless products, .. 
3) Interpolation: unidimensional and multi-dimensional interpolation, linear estimation, objective analysis, 
4) Analysis of time series: generalities, Fourier series and transform, filtering, 
5) Dynamical modelling with one equation: the malthusian growth model, Verhulst logistic model, equilibrium and stability, linear perturbation analysis, solution of basic ordinary differential equations, 
6) Dynamic modelling with interactions: modelling of biochemical transformation, composed reactions, prey-preadtor, species competition, serach for steatdy state solution, space phase analysis, and analyse the stability (linear pertrubation, determination of the Jacobian matrix). R exercices will be organized. 
7) Modelling with partial differential equations: continuity equations, adevctionn-diffusion eqaution in 3D and 1D , spectral window, ..

Acquis d'apprentissage (objectifs d'apprentissage) de l'unité d'enseignement

To teach the students the basics of mathematical modeling with practical applications. 

Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling

To teach the students the basics of mathematical modeling with practical applications. 

Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment

To teach the students the basics of mathematical modeling with practical applications. 

Savoirs et compétences prérequis

Basic mathematics

Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling

Basic mathematics

Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment

Basic mathematics

Activités d'apprentissage prévues et méthodes d'enseignement

Mode d'enseignement (présentiel, à distance, hybride)

Face to face lecture and exercices. The student will have to prepare exercies at home that will be corrected during the next lecture. 

Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling

Face to face lecture and exercices. The student will have to prepare exercies at home that will be corrected during the next lecture. 

Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment

Face to face lecture and exercices. The student will have to prepare exercies at home that will be corrected during the next lecture. 

Adaptations organisationnelles liées au contexte sanitaire

Lectures recommandées ou obligatoires et notes de cours

Lecture notes will be maed available as well as practical exercices in R (Rmd files). 

Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling

Lecture notes will be maed available as well as practical exercices in R (Rmd files). 

Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment

Lecture notes will be maed available as well as practical exercices in R (Rmd files). 

Modalités d'évaluation et critères

Vous trouverez ci-dessous les modalités d'évaluation envisagées pour les examens en présentiel et à distance ainsi que celle souhaitée en cas de session hybride. En fonction de l'évolution sanitaire, la modalité choisie vous sera communiquée au plus tard un mois avant le début de la session d'examen.

Examination:
A homework will be required and is due for January 15th.
For those who failed in January, another exam will be planned in August/September. 

Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling

Examination:
A homework will be required and is due for January 15th.
For those who failed in January, another exam will be planned in August/September.

Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment

An online  written test via eCampus in January (first session).
A written test in August/September (retake).

Stage(s)

Not foreseen

Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling

Not foreseen

Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment

Not foreseen

Remarques organisationnelles

None

Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling

None

Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment

None

Contacts

Marilaure Grégoire 
MAST research group
Department of Astrophysics, Geophysics and Oceanography (AGO)

Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling

Marilaure Grégoire 
MAST research group
Department of Astrophysics, Geophysics and Oceanography (AGO)

Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment

Marilaure Grégoire 
MAST research group
Department of Astrophysics, Geophysics and Oceanography (AGO)