Christian Zeman: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Name | Dr. Christian Zeman |
| Address | Professur f. Hydrologie&Klimat. ETH Zürich, CHN L 16.3 Universitätstrasse 16 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| christian.zeman@env.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701-0461-00L | Numerical Methods in Environmental Sciences  | 3 credits | 2G | C. Schär, C. Zeman | |
| Abstract | This lecture imparts the mathematical basis necessary for the development and application of numerical models in the field of Environmental Science. The lecture material includes an introduction into numerical techniques for solving ordinary and partial differential equations, as well as exercises aimed at the realization of simple models. | ||||
| Learning objective | This lecture imparts the mathematical basis necessary for the development and application of numerical models in the field of Environmental Science. The lecture material includes an introduction into numerical techniques for solving ordinary and partial differential equations, as well as exercises aimed at the realization of simple models. | ||||
| Content | Classification of numerical problems, introduction to finite-difference methods, time integration schemes, non-linearity, conservative numerical techniques, an overview of spectral and finite-element methods. Examples and exercises from a diverse cross-section of Environmental Science. Three obligatory exercises, each two hours in length, are integrated into the lecture. The implementation language is Python (previous experience not necessary: a Phython introduction is given). Example programs and graphics tools are supplied. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Per Web auf http://www.iac.ethz.ch/edu/courses/bachelor/vertiefung/numerical-methods-in-environmental-physics.html | ||||
| Literature | List of literature is provided. | ||||