Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: EARTH SYSTEMS MODELING 1: PHILOSOPHY AND FUNDAMENTALS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 OR PHYS 101 OR PHYS 102

Description: A model is a simplified representation of something. Scientific models range from conceptual to physical to mathematical. In Earth and planetary science, one is often concerned with modeling interactions between physical, chemical, and biological components, i.e., with modeling systems. This class will cover the fundamentals of scientific modeling with a focus on Earth systems. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 211. Repeatable for Credit.