ATM 515/515L - Earth Systems Modeling

Institution:

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Description:

(2-1) 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 125 or equivalent. This course provides the background for earth systems and climate modeling, with student projects on 0-D, 1-D, and 2-D models. The course will cover: radiation balance, climate feedback mechanisms, greenhouse gases, biogeochemical coupling, land and ocean surface processes, ecosystems, ocean circulations, and sea ice. Course will include familiarization of systems modeling using the STELLA modeling package. Students will also collaborate to develop components of a larger modeling project. Satisfies the Techniques distribution requirement for the ATM M.S. program.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.sdsmt.edu

Phone Number:

(605) 394-2511

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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