This course gives you an introduction to modeling methods and simulation tools for a wide range of natural phenomena. The different methodologies that will be presented here can be applied to very wide range of topics such as fluid motion, stellar dynamics, population evolution, ... This course does not intend to go deeply into any numerical method or process and does not provide any recipe for the resolution of a particular problem. It is rather a basic guideline towards different methodologies that can be applied to solve any kind of problem and help you pick the one best suited for you.
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Simulation and modeling of natural processes
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- 3 stars9.30%
- 2 stars4.06%
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TOP REVIEWS FROM SIMULATION AND MODELING OF NATURAL PROCESSES
by MBSep 20, 2020
The course was nice and informative. Easily presented. But the last two weeks were difficult to grasp and not well delivered.
by DCSep 7, 2021
I am completely sattisfied with the amount of information and questions that I got from this course.
by FOMar 3, 2023
A perfect course learning you exactly what you want step by step
by GBSep 8, 2018
Very systematic and detailed introduction. Good way to start off into the science of simulation and modelling.
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