Content: The course focuses on application and introduction into modern numerical simulation software packages used in different geoscientific fields.
Different geoscientific processes are simulated, analysed and interpret.
Competences: - application of FEM software packages: FLAC and/or COMSOL
- application of granular codes: PFC2D and/or PFC3D
Assessment: The participants in the course develop a numerical model to simulate a specific geoscientific process (e.g. sediment transport process, tectonic process, geodynamic process, etc.). The specific geodynamic background, model settings, configurations and interpretations will be documented in a short oral presentation. This presentation will be evaluated by the lecturers. The final note is the average of both – the model development and the individual presentation.
Exam Form: Referat
Literature: 1) Own course material and exercise files
2) Online help for the individual software packages