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GEOG 260 - Quantitative Environmental Modeling

Type of Course: Lecture Discussion
Investigates the quantitative and qualitative applications of mathematical computer simulation models to guide policy in human/environment systems. Students learn to think with a systems perspective while translating conceptual models to mathematical models to computer models in a manner that considers calibration, validation, extrapolation, feedbacks, and sensitivity analysis. Includes lab sessions in the computer room and lectures/discussion in the classroom. Culminates in written and verbal presentations of student projects. Students will gain technical proficiency in Excel and the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming language.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites are GEOG 110 - Introduction to Quantitative Methods  or graduate standing or permission.

Cross Listed: GEOG 360 , IDCE 367 

Instructor: Mr. Pontius

When Offered: Offered every year except for 2011-2012

Faculty: Robert Gilmore Pontius Jr, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of IDCE and Geography
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