Applied Environmental Modelling

Environmental issues are complex. A systems perspective is required in order to understand today’s multidisciplinary environmental problems, and to identify both long-term solutions and alternatives.

• Course structure

  The course includes both theoretical and practical components.

  Modules

  • Theory for Environmental Systems Thinking and Modelling, 7.5 credits
  • Practical Systems Analysis and System Dynamics, 7.5 credits

  Teaching format

  The education consists of lectures, seminars, exercises and project work.

  Learning outcomes

  After taking the course it is expected that the student will be able to:

  • identify, represent and analyse environmental systems and associated dynamic structures
  • utilize system theoretical methods to conduct diagnostic and prognostic analyses of diverse environmental problems, including identification of sub-systems, processes, delays and non-linear behaviour
  • apply conceptual modelling on practical examples
  • use aggregated computer-based modelling
  • apply scenario techniques, analyse and evaluate scenario assumptions and results
  • analyse uncertainty, knowledge and values when assessing risks.

  Assessment

  For details see syllabus.

  Examiner

  Salim Belyazid

• Schedule
  The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.

  • Schedule GE7022 Autumn 2021 Daytime 100%

• Contact

  Registration is normally done at the beginning of each semester. 

  Student office
  Erik Hansson
  E-mail: erik.hansson@natgeo.su.se

  Study counsellor
  Maria Damberg
  E-mail: maria.damberg@natgeo.su.se

  Course responsible
  Salim Belyazid
  E-mail: salim.belyazid@natgeo.su.se