MET5990: Techniques for Earth System Modeling and Research
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This course is an introduction to computational techniques for simulation of geophysical fluids, including atmospheric flow and ocean currents. It enables students to understand the basic concepts and common techniques used in numerical modeling of geophysical fluids and to learn fundamentals of programming in Python and FORTRAN90, both of which are widely used in solid earth, atmospheric and oceanic modeling. In addition to homework assignments and a group programming project, students are required to do a research programming project based on their own research problems to increase their ability to utilize knowledge learned in class into their research/thesis work.
Time and location: 9:00 AM - 9:50 PM MoWeFi; AHC5-357
Instructor:Dr. Ping Zhu [zhup@fiu.edu].
Office:AHC5-234
Office hours:MoWeFi, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM or by appointment
Phone and E-mail: 305-348-7096; zhup@fiu.edu
Grading: Grades on the scale A-F will be based on:
Homework & Projects (40%); Mid-term exam (20%); Final exam (20%); Research Project (20%)
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