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Modelling Tools for Environmental Scientific Studies

During the course, you will learn the basics of modeling. The course consists of data visualization, concepts and basic theory as well as simple numerical models that can be applied to different types of environmental problems in different fields, such as climate change, environmental chemistry or ecotoxicology.

Information for admitted students spring 2025

Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.

In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.

Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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  1. Activate your university account

    The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.

  2. Register at your department

    Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.

  3. Read all the information on this page

    Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.

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Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department. 

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The theory is combined with practical examples in the form of three different case studies.

  • Course structure

    The course is divided into three blocks:

    Block 1 - Exploratory data analysis (EDA) and statistical modeling
    Block 2 - Introduction to dynamic systems and process modeling
    Block 3 - Introduction to climate models

     

    Teaching format

    The course consists of lectures, computer exercises and assignments. The course is offered in English.

    Assessment

    The course is examined through home assignments and a written final exam.

     

    Your rights and responsibilities

    Your rights and responsibilities as a student

  • 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.
  • Course literature

    Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

    Chapter 3 in Jo Smith & Pete Smith, Environmental Modelling An Introduction, Oxford University Press, Oxford, United Kingdom, 2007, 192pp., ISBN 9780199272068.

    Chapter 2 in Ronald A. Hites and Jonathan D. Raff, Elements of Environmental Chemistry, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2012.

    Chapter 3 in Hugues Goosse, Climate System Dynamics and Modelling, Cambridge University Press, 2015.

  • Course reports