Course Description
Fundamental methods and theoretical basis of mechanistic, ecological modeling. Topics include model attributes, uses/steps in construction, regulatory functions in multicomponent models, determination and control of rates of flow, numerical solutions, time delay effects, stochastic and deterministic models, spatially explicit models, and modeling software packages.
Athena Title
MODELING MARINE SYS
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Designed to teach the fundamental methods and theoretical basis of mechanistic, ecological modeling.
Topical Outline
Model Attributes/Construction Regulatory functions in multi-component models Rates of flow determination/control Numerical solution techniques Time delay effects Stochastic and deterministic models Spatially explicit models Modeling software packages Current topics discussions