Teaching Methodologies
Fundamental theoretical knowledge is transmitted through brief exposition periods with discussion and study cases. The application of those theoretical concepts is carried out by giving a set of instructions that the student has to analyze in order to conclude and to perform decisions, using computer modeling tools, and bybliographic study.
Learning Results
The learning objectives are to utilize environmental modeling as a tool for (1) the prediction of the effect of environmental impacts in natural, seminatural or artificial systems and (2) the management of environmental systems.
Program
1.Modeling environmental impacts: models of the dispersion of aquatic (Streeter & Phelps) and atmospheric pollutants (Gauss and Pasquill) and of noise; 2.Modeling concepts; 3.System dynamics; 4.Population dynamics, biogeochemical and environmental management models; 5.Conceptualization and modeling the functioning of a system.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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