Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - REM 412 D100

Environmental Modeling (4)

Class Number: 5261

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    REM 100 or EVSC 100; BISC 204 or GEOG 215 or REM 211; STAT 201 or STAT 203 or STAT 205 or GEOG 251 or equivalent; and 60 units. Recommended: REM 225.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Students receive hands-on experience in the construction and analysis of computer simulation models of environmental and ecological systems and problems. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

The aim of the course is to provide students with hands-on experience in the construction, analysis and interpretation of computer simulation models of environmental and ecological systems and problems.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Develop hands-on experience in the construction, analysis and interpretation of computer simulation models of environmental and ecological systems and problems.
  • Students receive theoretical and practical experience in environmental modeling.
  • This course is designed for students in environmental science, resource and environmental management, biological sciences, chemistry and other disciplines. The course is designed to prepare students for professional positions in the environmental field and further study in graduate programs.
  • The course aims to create a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to support each other in their learning and the completion of the environmental modeling project.

Grading

  • Assignment (1) 10%
  • Exercises (9) 63%
  • A student-conducted environmental modeling project presented in an oral presentation 27%

NOTES:

All students hand in their own work and are evaluated on their own work.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All course related materials, including readings, exercises and assignments are made available on Canvas.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.