Environmental Systems Modeling

General

Prefix

ETS

Course Number

469

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

A landscape approach to the dynamics of environmental systems. Graphical modeling of the hydrology of stream flow, water quality, and wetland restoration in an agricultural watershed.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of using models for understanding, prediction, and communications.

Outcome

Explain the concepts of systems thinking and systems dynamics.

Outcome

Apply STELLA (a dynamic modeling software that uses a graphical interface) to the solving of environmental problems.

Outcome

Use the internet to identify and use additional STELLA-related resources.