Time Schedule:
Daniel Grunbaum
OCEAN 539
Seattle Campus
Lectures, discussions, and work on selected problems of current interest. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSp.
Class description
MODELING POPULATIONS IN THE OCEAN This course will introduce biological oceanographers and marine ecologists to modeling methods for posing and answering quantitative questions about biological processes in marine environments. The course will have two parts. Part 1 will consist of lectures, literature, and computer lab exercises that familiarize students with theoretical background and modeling software (Matlab, Maple) relevant to population dynamics, population structure, and other subject areas tailored to the interests of class participants. Part 2 will consist of individual modeling projects on subject areas of special interest to the student (e.g., a potential thesis chapter or meeting poster). Each student will formulate a quantitative biological question, frame and execute a modeling strategy, and present results at preliminary and final stages of analysis.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
This course is open to graduate students, and advanced undergraduates with the permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites: Calculus. Prior programming experience or mathematical training beyond calculus is not required. But, determination and a high level of interactivity with the instructor and with other students will be expected.
Class assignments and grading
