OMH10012 - Numerical Modeling for Geophysical Flows

1. General information about the module

  • Module code: OMH10012
  •  Vietnamese module designation: Mô hình số các dòng chảy địa vật lý
  • English module designation: Numerical Modeling for Geophysical Flows
  • Credit points: 2
  • Workload:
    • Total workload: 105
    • Contact hours: lecture: 15, practice: 30
    • Private study: 60 
  • Type of module: Fundamentals of major
  • Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module: None 

2. Module objectives/intended learning outcomes

This module provides Introduction to numerical methods and their applications in various fields, especially in Oceanography, Meteorology, Hydrology. The students learn about the finite difference method and applying to geophysical fluid flow problems. In addition, students are introduced to other methods and their applicability.

Students who complete this module could be achieved the following:

- Knowledge: Be able to understand and apply knowledge of the finite difference method.

- Skills: Be able to work in individual, group work, independent and creative thinking.

- Competences: Be able to calculate and simulate some geophysical fluid flow problems using the finite difference method. Have the capacity to learn in the next periods.