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n.BA.UI.SyMo2.24HS (Systems and Models 2) 
Module: Systems and Models 2
This information was generated on: 05 July 2025
No.
n.BA.UI.SyMo2.24HS
Title
Systems and Models 2
Credits
3

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2024

 

Study Programme Natural Resource Sciences
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Natural Resource Sciences degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 2nd Semester
Module Coordinator Ivo Kaelin
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 54 78 / ivo.kaelin@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Ivo Kaelin, Georg Spinner, Christoph Koller
Entrance Requirements See Digital Study Planner
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Students will ...
  • be able to apply mathematical concepts to analyse, simulate and optimise environmental processes, using practical examples.
  • be able to model complex interactions within environmental systems, thereby facilitating their understanding of environmental impacts and the formulation of sustainable solutions.
  • understand the foundational theoretical concepts of mathematics necessary to develop, analyse, and validate mathematical models for addressing environmental issues.
Module Content Fundamentals of mathematical modelling:
  • Applications of differential and integral calculus (including optimisation)
  • Differential equations and their application in environmental systems
  • System variables and parameter dependency  
Modelling of physical systems:
  • Introduction to simulation software
  • Representing physical systems in software
  • Validating mathematical models through experimental data
  • Conducting simple physical experiments
  • Creating simple models for physical systems
Follow-up Modules See Digital Study Planner
Methods of Instruction 
  • Lectures  
  • Tutorials
  • Practicals
Digital Resources
  • Moodle
  • Hybrid lectures offered
  • Educational videos
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 28
 Guided Self-Study 14
 Independent Self-Study 48
 Total Workload 90
Classroom Attendance -
Assessment Written exam at the end of the semester 70% / e-assessment

Course work 30%

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  German
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Course: Systems and Models 2
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n.BA.UI.SyMo2.24HS.V
Title
Systems and Models 2

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  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 05 July 2025.