EAPS 23 Computational Methods in Earth and Planetary Sciences
This course aims to provide students with a hands-on introduction to the use and analysis of large, open datasets in the Earth Sciences. Along the way, we will introduce (in lab) some of the basic concepts of programming, as code literacy is increasingly obligatory in Earth and Planetary Science. Prior programming experience may be helpful but is not required. After introducing some basic concepts and tools, each student will work with the instructor to find a real data analysis question that can be addressed (as a final project) using the techniques learned in class. Both undergraduate and graduate versions of the course cover the same fundamental problems and questions, but with significantly different assignments; graduate assignments require students to infer more from the underlying mathematics, and to extrapolate farther beyond what is demonstrated in lecture both in code and concept.
Prerequisite
MATH 3; or Instructor Permission following completion of
MATH 1.