MSCI 531 - Introduction to Earth’s Water System: Processes and Modeling

Fall, odd years. (3) Zhang. Graded pass/fail. Prerequisite(s): Knowlege of calculus.

The course introduces students to processes and models of the earth’s water systems (oceans, coasts/estuaries, and rivers/streams) and their interactions. It provides the students with the foundation for a higher-level course on numerical modeling. Cross-listed with CEE 618 at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The course consists of formal lectures that are team-taught by two faculty across two campuses.