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| Modelling and Applications | |
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School: |
Of the Environment |
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Academic Unit: |
Department of Marine Sciences |
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Level of studies: |
Undergraduate |
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Course Code: |
191ΜΥ15Υ |
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Semester: |
Ε |
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Course Title: |
Modelling and Applications |
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Credits |
5 |
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Course Type: |
Skills development |
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Prerequisite Courses: |
There are no prerequisite courses. However basic knowledge of mathematics and computer use is essential for following the lectures and laboratory exercises. |
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Language of Instruction and Examinations: |
Greek |
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Is the course offered to Erasmus students: |
No |
- (2) Learning Outcomes
- Learning Outcomes
The aimed learning outcomes regarding knowledge, skills and abilities, are the following:
– Knowledge of the basic theory behind simulation modelling.
– Knowledge of the numerical methods for model development and methods of results presentation.
– Ability to use visual simulation software (VISSIM or Scilab-Xcos) for development and run of simple models of physical systems.
– Knowledge of modelling applications in the marine sciences or sciences in general.
- General Competences
Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
Adapting to new situations
Decision-making
Working independently
Working in an interdisciplinary environment
- (3) Syllabus
Week 1: Basic terminology
Week 2: Development of 1-d models based on Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)
Week 3: Run of 1-d models (Numerical solution of ODEs)
Week 4: Goodness-of-fit-Sensitivity analysis-Calibration
Week 5: Development of higher dimension models based on Partial Diffrential Equations (PDEs)
Week 6: Run of higher dimension models (Numerical solution of PDEs)
Week 7: Horizontal grids and expansion in the third dimension
Week 8: Coupled models
Week 9: Model types (statistical, deterministic, stochastic)
Weeks 10-13: Applications of models in ecology, hydrodynamics, coastal zone management
- (4) Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation
- Delivery:
Face-to-face
- Use of Information and Communication Technology:
Oral presentations
The course is supported for registered students by the e-class platform at https://eclass.aegean.gr/courses/MAR107
Students practice in the computer lab on the visual simulation software Vissim and on spreadsheet software
- Teaching Methods:
| Activity | Semester workload |
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Lectures |
39 |
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Laboratory exercises |
26 |
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Independent study |
57 |
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Final exam |
3 |
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Course total |
125 |
- Student Performance Evaluation:
The final evaluation is carried out both with written examination and practical exercise, where the ability of students to develop and run a simple model is assessed. The contribution of two parts in the final mark is 70% and 30%, respectively.
Students are able to check their written document and ask for further information about their evaluation.
- (5) Attached Bibliography
Students’ notes:
Tsirtsis, G. 2002. Simulation models (Student’s notes in Greek). Department of Marine Sciences, University of the Aegean, 81 p.
– Additional bibliography:
Sgardelis, S. 2006. Mathematical models in Biology (in Greek). ISBN: 978-960-12-1566-2, University Studio Press.
http://www.inf.utfsm.cl/~hallende/download/Simul-2-2002/Introduction_to_Modeling_and_Simulation.pdf
– Related academic journals:
Ecological Modelling, Elsevier