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The aim of this MSc module is to familiarise the students with a range of concepts and techniques used in the numerical modelling of atmospheric and oceanic fluid flows.\u00a0 This will include mathematical analysis, modelling and some good programming practices. Registration with University of Reading (via Department of Meteorology \u201conline courses\u201d).\u00a0 Cost in 2021\/2022 ~\u00a3300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
BIP-M Alignment:<\/strong><\/td>\nMathematics, Physics, Atmospheric Dynamics,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Learning Aims<\/strong><\/td>\nBy the end of this module students should be able to:<\/p>\n
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  • Derive finite difference approximations using Taylor series;<\/li>\n
  • Explain the concept of stability and perform a basic stability analysis;<\/li>\n
  • Implement and test the behaviour of numerical schemes using Python;<\/li>\n
  • Recognise sources of numerical error and derive and measure order of accuracy;<\/li>\n
  • Use Fourier series for analysing both numerical methods and climate data;<\/li>\n
  • Use functions and loops in Python and avoid code duplication;<\/li>\n
  • Describe various properties of numerical methods such as conservation and boundedness;<\/li>\n
  • Collaborate on writing code in groups;<\/li>\n
  • Design experiments to test the properties of numerical methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Target Audience<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry-level Scientist (beginner technical)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Continent<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Global<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration<\/strong><\/p>\n

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41 \u2013 100 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delivery method<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Blended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Format (primary)<\/strong><\/td>\nLectures, computing practical classes and written reports on practicals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IPR Owner<\/strong><\/td>\nUniversity of Reading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course status<\/strong><\/td>\nActive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contact email:<\/strong><\/td>\nHillary Weller
\n< h.weller@reading.ac.uk ><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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