Earth-System Modeling Primer
Lecturers: Michael Schulz
Numerical models are widely used across all fields in Earth Sciences. This course introduces the basic concept of finite difference techniques for solving differential equations. The focus is on models that are applied in transport of matter and energy. Computer labs with examples from geochemistry and oceanography form the core of the course.
- understanding key conepts and assumptions underlying numerical models
- basic understanding of discretization in space and time using finite differences
Python basics and use of jupyter hub
oral exam
will be provided during the lecture
Supportive digital teaching material available
1st SWS: Overview of model types and their application in Earth sciences
2nd SWS: Dynamical systems, ordinary differential equations
3rd SWS: Finite difference method, Euler method, from sci. question to model, exercise: radioactive decay
4th SWS: Reservoir models
5th SWS: Application: Salinity in the Mediterranean
6th SWS: Coupled reservoirs
7th SWS: Application: Phosphate distribution in the ocean
8th SWS: Sensitivity to model parameters
9th SWS: Extension to one spatial dimension
10th SWS: Application: Landslide model (diffusion)
11th SWS: Modeling transport processes (advection)
12th SWS: Application: Tracer transport model (helium and tritium in the ocean)
13th SWS: Tracer-transport model cont’d
14th SWS: Outlook: two and three spatial dimensions
Programmierung mit Python
Basic Data
05-BMG-GI3-1
Study Program
Bachelor Marine Geosciences
Module Name
Earth-System Modeling and Data Analysis
Course Type
Lecture, Exercise (L+E)
3. Year of Study
3 CP
2 SWS
Summer Term
Course Language
German and English
Contact Person

Geosystem Modelling
Prof. Dr. Michael Schulz
MARUM ZfT 4270R
Phone: +49 421 218 - 65444
mschulz

Geosystem Modelling
Prof. Dr. Michael Schulz
MARUM ZfT 4270R
Phone: +49 421 218 - 65444
mschulz
Lecturer

Geosystem Modelling
Prof. Dr. Michael Schulz
MARUM ZfT 4270R
Phone: +49 421 218 - 65444
mschulz

Geosystem Modelling
Prof. Dr. Michael Schulz
MARUM ZfT 4270R
Phone: +49 421 218 - 65444
mschulz