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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2018
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ESCI 471 001 (CRN: 23564)
EARTH SYSTEMS MODELING I
Long Title: EARTH SYSTEMS MODELING I: PHILOSOPHY AND FUNDAMENTALS
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Instructor: Lenardic, Adrian
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (8-JAN-2018 - 20-APR-2018)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: CHEM 121 OR PHYS 101 OR PHYS 102
Section Max Enrollment: 12
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 12
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 5
Enrollment data as of: 8-FEB-2025 7:14PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
27-APR-2018
9:00AM - 12:00PM F
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. Cross-list: ESCI 671. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 211. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ESCI 471 if student has credit for ESCI 671. Repeatable for Credit.