ENVS 540 - Environmental Modeling

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California State University-Monterey Bay

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Effective Jan 1, 2009 View History Description: Teaches the process of designing, building, and using computer models for use within applied environmental science. Covers key examples within ecological and hydrological modeling e.g. population dynamics, and water flow. Introduces students to different modeling paradigms, including: systems dynamics, statistical habitat selection, and simulated vs analytical solutions. Software usage draws from Stella, VenSim, Excel, Visual Basic, and statistical packages. Includes individual student projects. Must have received a grade of B- or better in Math 151. (Offered fall semester as demand warrants.) Units 4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions: [Prerequisites: (MATH 151 AND BIO 340) OR (GEOL 360) AND (EXCLUDE 1ST TIME FRESHMEN AND FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR)]

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csumb.edu

Phone Number:

(831) 582-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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