1. General information about the module
- Module code: OMH10213
- Vietnamese module designation: Dự báo thời tiết bằng phương pháp số
- English module designation: Weather Prediction by Numerical Methods
- Credit points: 2
- Workload:
- Total workload: 105
- Contact hours: lecture: 15, practice: 30
- Private study: 60
- Type of module: Specialization
- Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module: None
2. Module objectives/intended learning outcomes
This module provides background knowledge of basic equations in weather forecasting models. It also introduces differencing techniques, initial conditions, boundary conditions, and assumptions to set up models. In addition, it also helps learners build a numerical model in weather forecasting, set up conditions for a specific problem, and operate a weather forecasting model.
Students who complete this module could be achieved the following:
- Knowledge: Be able to understand and apply knowledge of numerical weather prediction in science and life. Be capable of using programming language to set up simulation model.
- Skills: Be able to work in individual, teamwork, self-study, lifelong learning, and problem-solving.
- Competences: Be able to understand the basic characteristics of numerical weather prediction. Have the capacity to learn in the next periods.