MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ANALYSIS

Academic year
2019/2020 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ANALYSIS
Course code
PHD087 (AF:317712 AR:170744)
Modality
On campus classes
ECTS credits
6
Degree level
Corso di Dottorato (D.M.45)
Educational sector code
SECS-S/06
Period
1st Semester
Course year
1
Where
VENEZIA
This course will provide the formal tools of basic mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, R), with the aim to make uniform the preparation of useful quantitative tools of the Master/PhD
1. Knowledge and understanding:
a.1) Ability to understand the basic elements of calculus (limit theory, derivatives, integral and applications)
a.2) Ability to understand the basic elements of calculus (vectors, matrices, linear systems)

2. Applying knowledge and understanding:
b.1) Ability to solve real world problems with calculus tools
b.2) Ability to build static and dynamic models of real world phenomena

3. Making judgements
c.1) Ability to evaluate limits and potentiality of mathematical models
Set theory. Basic algebra and analytic geometry. Equations and disequalities. It is remarkable that Students cannot ignore fundamental of calculus and linear algebra.
Limits of functions and succession
Derivative of functions
Optimization of one variable funcion
Functions in several variables
Vectors and matrices
Linear systems theory
Required readings
Material distributed by the Lecturer during the seminars and some recommended books (which will be specified during the course)
Recommended readings
Some books will be recommended during the course
R statistical software https://www.r-project.org/
Tests during the course. Possible final exam and/or Student's presentation.
Traditional with slides. Student's presentation.
English
Attendance is required. Daily preparation is also required; suitable tests during the course will constitute part of the exam.
written

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Climate change and energy" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development

Definitive programme.
Last update of the programme: 06/09/2019