Environmental Systems Modeling
General
Prefix
ETS
Course Number
469
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
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.